Independence Day May-August 2008
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UPCOMING TITLES
Arts Alliance America
Heavy Metal in Baghdad Documentary about Iraq’s only heavy metal band, which saw for a brief moment that real freedom seemed possible. Street June 10, prebook May 26; DVD $19.95
Disney
Army Wives: The Complete First Season This drama series portrays five military spouses who share friendship, secrets and heartache. Street June 10, prebook now; three-disc set $39.99
First Look
War, Inc. John Cusack stars as a hit man in this political satire set in a country occupied by an American private corporation run by a former U.S. Vice President (Dan Aykroyd). Street July 1, prebook May 27; DVD $28.98
Fox
The Longest Day Recounts one of the largest military missions in history: Normandy Beach on D-Day; Patton The story of the general whose lust for glory swept across Europe; The Sand Pebbles A sailor clashes with foreign culture as well as his own superiors during the 1926 Chinese Revolution. All street June 3, prebook now; BD $39.98 each
Genius
Grace Is Gone John Cusack stars in this film about a man who learns his wife has been killed in Iraq and decides to take his daughters on a road trip to hide the truth. Street May 27, prebook now; DVD $28.95
HBO/Warner
John Adams The epic seven-part miniseries is based on David McCullough’s best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning biography and stars Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney. Street June 10, prebook May 26; three-disc set $59.99
Image
Battlefield Diaries From World War II to the Iraq War, military personnel relay how it was to take part in battles, sharing their diaries, letters, photos and home movies. Street June 3, prebook now; two-disc set $19.98
Quest for Sunken Warships Features authentic historical footage and on-site explorations of sunken wrecks. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 8; DVD $19.98
Indican
Purple Heart A tragic tale of the corruption of power by those who believe that armed conflict is the only way to make society safe. Street June 17, prebook now; DVD $24.99
Kino
The Good Fight This documentary follows a group of American volunteers who joined the fight against Fascism during the Spanish Civil War. Street July 29, prebook July 1; DVD $29.95
Kultur
Voices From Hitler’s Army German veterans of World War II tell their stories in this series of documentary programs. Street June 24, prebook June 3; two-disc set $59.99
Lionsgate
The World War Collection Four acclaimed British films in one collectible tin box: The Sound Barrier, King & Country, Angels One Five and The Captive Heart. Street May 27, prebook now; three-disc set $29.98
MagicPlay
For My Country: The History of the National Guard Pat Boone presents this tribute that comes complete with a bonus CD. Street May 20, prebook now; DVD $19.99
MGM/Fox
Battle of Britain Features a battle that many consider one of the most exciting ever fought in the skies; A Bridge Too Far The World War II Allies make daring and disastrous attempts to capture key bridges behind enemy lines. Both street June 3, prebook now; BD $39.98 each
MTI
Dark Heart Upon returning as a hero from the Iraq War, a special forces agent is thrown into another battle at home in this action/adventure film. Street June 24, prebook May 27; DVD $24.95
Team Baby
Our Country, USA to Z This video storybook, narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, introduces infants and toddlers to the U.S. through a virtual road trip. Available now; DVD $19.95
Vision
We the People: The Character of a Nation Travels back in time through the eyes of America’s unsung patriots. Street June 12, prebook now; DVD plus CD set $39.99
—Compiled by Barbara Wexler
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