The Souvenir
All Is True
The Curse of La Larona
Finding Steve McQueen
Donnybrook
The Intruder
Long Shot
UglyDolls
To Err is Human 
Our Africa 
The Revival: Women and the Word 
Wild Way of the Vikings 
A Bold Peace 
Anote’s Ark
Pluto and Beyond
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy 
Moses the Lawgiver 
FM 
La Prisonniere 
The Silent Partner 
Les Misérables 
Finding Joy 
Keoma 
Ring of Bright Water 
Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (DVD: $26.98), slated for September 17. Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, the film offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of acclaimed…
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- All Is True
- Avengers: Endgame
- Finding Steve McQueen
- Searching for Ingmar Bergman
- Shadow
- Trial By Fire
- Unplanned
- Vault
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July/August 2019
What you’ll find in the July/August 2019 issue of Video Librarian:
New documentaries on avant-garde flamenco dancer Rocío Molina, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, the 2017 Charlottesville riot, fighting wildfires, a Southern gay couple’s dog rescue operation, saving canceled TV shows, and more. Plus, books into movies, anime, music/dance, and 70-plus movie and TV series reviews.
News Briefs
Toni Morrison Documentary Tribute “The Pieces I Am” Slated for September 17 from Magnolia
Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (DVD: $26.98), slated for September 17. Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, the film offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of acclaimed…“Betty Blue,” Bette Davis, Oscar-Nominated “Cold War,” and More on Criterion Collection’s November Slate
The Criterion Collection's November slate leads off November 12 with a 4K restoration of Greg Mottola's 1996 comedy The Daytrippers (DVD: $29.95, Blu-ray: $39.95), starring Hope Davis, Parker Posey, Anne Meara, Liev Schreiber, and Stanley Tucci in a tale centered…“Kings of Beer” Doc Coming on September 17 from Gravitas Ventures
On September 17, Gravitas Ventures is releasing the documentary Kings of Beer (DVD: $19.99, Blu-ray: $24.99). Directed by Sean Mullin, the film follows a diverse group of elite Budweiser Brewmasters from 65 breweries and 23 countries as they battle it…Chuck Berry Spotlighted in “Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll” Release from Shout! Factory on November 19
Shout! Factory has announced the upcoming release of Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll, slated for November 19. The unforgettable life and music of legendary rock pioneer Chuck Berry are celebrated in Taylor Hackford’s landmark feature film, capturing a once-in-a-lifetime 1986…Notre Dame President and Rights Activist Doc "Hesburgh" Slated for September 10 from Music Box
Music Box Films Home Entertainment is presenting the home video debut of the highly lauded documentary feature Hesburgh (DVD: $29.95), slated for release on September 10. Directed by Patrick Creadon, the film chronicles the remarkable life and career of Rev.…
Bi-Weekly Selection Guide to Upcoming Releases for September 3 & August 27
Peppa Pig: Pumpkin Party
NCIS: The Complete Sixteenth Season
Fists in the Pocket 
Fosse/Verdon 
6 Spooky Stories Collection
Darrell Hammond: Mayhem Explained Advertiser Spotlight
- Action! Library Media ServiceOffering Approval plans, Physical Processing, and MARC records for purchases; handles credit card, PayPal, and prepayment-only vendors. Your One-Stop Shop for video collection.
- Baker & Taylor EntertainmentThe leading institutional distributor of all audio and video material, including video, DVD, and music audio from over 7,000 vendors.
- Breaking Glass PicturesWith over 300 titles, Breaking Glass Pictures focuses on cutting-edge Independent Festival titles, as well as documentary, horror/thriller/action genre films, and a dedicated LGBTQ focus.
- Dreamscape MediaDreamscape Media is a publishing company that specializes in book-based content for video and audiobook formats. Please visit our website for our latest video titles. www.dreamscapeab.com
- Films On DemandMultisubject streaming video subscriptions for all markets, offering unlimited access to thousands of educational programs, segmented into predefined clips, from top producers. Single-subject collections also available.
- Green Planet FilmsEstablished in 2003, Green Planet Films distributes nature, environmental and human ecology films and program series that spotlights issues such as climate change, waste reduction, food, water and energy plus art, autism, bullying and mental health. Visit us at www.greenplanetfilms.org.
- Icarus FilmsIcarus Films is a leading distributor of independent films. Since 1978 the films in our collection have addressed areas of political, social and cultural concern.
- Kino Lorber EducationKino Lorber Education offers the best films available in Social Justice & Human Rights, Film Studies, Social Studies, Religion & Spirituality, and critically-acclaimed feature films.
- Music Box FilmsMusic Box Films is a distributor of award-winning feature and documentary films in the US and Canada across theatrical, digital and home entertainment platforms.
- National Media MarketConnecting librarians and educators with film producers and distributors of new educational media content and platforms for 40 years. NMM 2018 will be in Indianapolis, Indiana.