Our America

Starring:Josh Charles, Brandon Hammond, Serena Lee, Roderick Pannell, Irma P. Hall, Peter Paige, Vanessa Williams, Mykelti Williamson, Gene Mack, Rukiya Bernard, Mark Taylor (XIII), Neil Crone, K.C. Collins, Michie Mee, Dan Willmott, Egidio Tari
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

He Changed Our World - Steve Irwin Memorial Tribute

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A worthy tribute
Missing more of Steve
Steve Irwin - "Croc's Rule!"
HE DID INDEED CHANGE OUR WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A great tribute to Steve Irwin!

He Changed Our World - Steve Irwin Memorial Tribute
Starring: Steve Irwin
Manufacturer: EMI America
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The Crocodile Hunter - Collision Course
Wildlife Warrior: Steve Irwin: 1962 - 2006, a Man Who Changed the World
The Crocodile Hunter: The Incredible Life and Adventures of Steve and Terri Irwin
Steve Irwin: The Incredible Life of the Crocodile Hunter
Famous People - Steve Irwin (Famous People)

ASIN: B000JBXYT4
Release Date: 2006-11-14

Description

All royalties go to Wildlife Warriors Worldwide established by Steve Irwin.

Tracklisting includes:
Memorial Service
AND
Bonus Feature: Personal Interview w/ Steve & Family

Customer Reviews:

A worthy tribute.......2007-05-23

Steve Irwin was one of the greatest people that the world has ever known. This DVD reflects that. Be prepared to cry, no matter who you are.

Missing more of Steve.......2007-05-06

I ordered and received 2 dvd copies of Steve Irwin's Memorial Tribute. One was a gift to my best friend and the other for my household. I played my dvd and part way through, it stalled. There's an error on the disc but since it's opened, I can't return it. I haven't played it since, although I would love to. So -- missing more of Steve is appropriate.

Steve Irwin - "Croc's Rule!".......2007-05-03

I saw this DVD and I thought that Steve Irwin was the best wildlife personality I have ever seen. He was very passionate about his work. Seeing his family at the memorial service was really touching and said so much about how they loved Steve. Bindi was so strong! I can't believe how much she is like her father.
Watching the scenes of Steve in action was so cool. He wasn't afraid and was in complete control. I loved Stve Irwin and I agree he definitely changed our world. - B.

HE DID INDEED CHANGE OUR WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-30

A TRUE CHAMPION AMONG MEN, AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL, AND HIS DAUGHTER BINDI TOUCHED MY HEART SO DEEPLY. STEVE HAS NOT LEFT THE ANIMALS, HIS FAMILY, OR HIS FRIENDS ALONE. THEY WILL CARRY ON (ALONG WITH BINDI) IN HIS MEMORY. LOVE IS THE ANSWER, AND THIS DVD SHINES THE LIGHT AND THE LOVE. BUY IT AND MAKE IT A PART OF YOUR DVD COLLECTION.

A great tribute to Steve Irwin!.......2007-03-10

I ordered this tribute DVD for my family for two main reasons. Most importantly because we were all huge fans of Steve Irwin and his TV show. My kids would refer to him as Uncle Steve! The other reason is because the proceeds for the DVD are going to Steve's wildlife park and other animal charities. The DVD is really great. It puts you right in the middle of the Memorial Service held for him in his wildlife park plus shows several clips of Steve at work (on camera and off) and at home with his family. It definitely brought some tears to my eyes on more than a few occasions, but also really paid a great tribute to one of the most interesting characters our world has had the pleasure to know. We sincerly hope his wife and children continue his legacy and look forward to seeing updates on how they are all doing. - Jonathan (Bethlehem Township, PA)

The Scrambled States of America... and More Stories to Celebrate Our Country (Scholastic Video Collection)

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Doesn't do the Book Justice.
Beautiful Anthology
5 Stars in read-along mode, but only 3 stars in default mode
Beautiful tribute to the USA
Not One of Their Best

The Scrambled States of America... and More Stories to Celebrate Our Country (Scholastic Video Collection)
Starring: Scrambled States of America & More Stories to Cele
Manufacturer: New Video Group
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The Scrambled States of America
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers... and More Inspiring Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)
Strega Nona... and More Caldecott Award-Winning Folk Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)
The Dot...and More Stories to Make You Feel Good (Scholastic Video Collection)
The Scrambled States of America Learning Game

ASIN: B00019G4QY
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Description

THE SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA (Written and illustrated by Laurie Keller) All fifty states go to a party. At the party, they decide to switch places so they can see a new part of America. What will happen when all states are scrambled?

THIS LAND IS YOUR

Customer Reviews:

Doesn't do the Book Justice........2005-12-05

Frankly, I was disappointed with the video. It seemed rather dull to me, in comparison to reading the book itself, which I thought unique, entertaining, and hilarious. Then, I am a rather animated reader to my students with voices, etc. It is a complicated read, so if your not up to it, buy the companion tape to follow along. Laurie Keller is one of my favorite authors.

Beautiful Anthology.......2005-10-24

This tape is mesmerizing for kids and adults alike. I thought the art and music in America the Beautiful was incredible, and the musical biography of Woody Guthrie was powerful and touching. This tape is more educational than entertaining for kids, but it's enough of the latter to keep them interested. The Scrambled States are clever and subtle.

5 Stars in read-along mode, but only 3 stars in default mode.......2005-01-13

We have 4 children (from 4-8). This DVD allows for optional read/sing along, which if used, enhances each of the individual presentations immensely. All of my kids enjoy the DVD, but it's particularly great for patriotic learning occasions (as mentioned by another reviewer). The full length Aretha version of the Star Spangled Banner is alone worth the price! Remember that the read/sing-a-long version must be chosen from "extras" on the dvd menu since it is not the default mode.

Beautiful tribute to the USA.......2004-09-08

It always amazes me how people see things differently (see other review.) I agree that this is not one of the more lighthearted & "catchy" Scholastic videos of the lot, but it has SO much to offer. This is an especially good choice for an older child. The cover story "Scrambled States of America" is hilarious and has many hidden humors within it that grown-ups will even appreciate. The other stories that the other reviewer referred to are anything but boring. Rarely do I want to sit & watch what my kids are watching, but I find that I can't resist this one. I couldn't believe my ears the other day, when I heard my 4 year old son singing the words to "This Land is Your Land." And I could NEVER consider Peter Spier's drawings to be boring!!! As a child I used to sit & stare at his books for hours on end. The animation to the "Star Spanled Banner" and all the verses that we usually never get to hear are absolutely BEAUTIFUL (sung by Aretha Franklin)!!! I get goose bumps & cry every time I watch it. This DVD is very educational. Bonus stories include John Henry and Johnny Appleseed. I have to admit, we don't watch this DVD as much as the others, but I love to pull it out on July 4th, Veteran's Day, election day, etc. I never feel guilty letting my kids watch the Scholastic Video Collection!

Not One of Their Best.......2004-06-26

The first illustrated story about the scrambled states keeps your interest, but the two other illustrations are totally musical, the songs are too long, and get boring. Doesn't hold your interest. Not one of Scholastics' better videos.

With God on Our Side - George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America

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Unbiased but still one-sided
If God did exist...
All Right
Illuminating, but hollow
An Explanation of the Core W and Evangelicals in Politica

With God on Our Side - George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America
Starring: Bill Clinton , Jimmy Carter , Paul Weyrich , Billy Graham , and George Bush
Director: Calvin Skaggs , and David Van Taylor
Manufacturer: First Run Features
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ASIN: B000AM4POA
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Description

An exam of the Political rise of the Evangelicals ,and the election of a President.

Customer Reviews:

Unbiased but still one-sided.......2007-06-08

Before viewing "With God on Our Side," I suspected the title might be ironic or downright sarcastic. The film, I suspected, would seek to skewer George W. Bush and the Christian right/evangelical movement. As it turns out, I was seriously wrong. This film is neutral and allows its subjects (mostly Christians) a forum free from ridicule.

"With God on Our Side" is really two films that coexist rather comfortably. On the one hand, it is a history lesson, seeking to explain the rise of evangelical Christian political power and George W. Bush's place in the White House. Note that I said "explain," not "justify." On the other hand, the film is an examination of the George W. Bush presidency and, more particularly, the role of Bush's faith in that presidency. The point, I think, is that one cannot understand the latter without an understanding of the former.

Thus it is that we are taken from Nixon to Carter, Bush to Bush, seeing the roles that faith and morality played in the various campaigns. The subjects are, almost without exception, true believers, by which I do not mean in the Bible or God or any particular religion but do mean in the role evangelical Christians have claimed, at times to the incredulous disbelief of the mainstream media. Pat Robertson, Billy Graham, and Jerry Falwell all have significant time on screen. Political insiders discuss candidly their decisions vis-à-vis the growing power of evangelicals. I found most of these comments to be quite interesting and informative--up to a point.

The point comes about two-thirds of the way through the film, at which point things became just too repetitive for me. Perhaps because the George W. Bush presidency is current and its flaws and contradictions manifest, I found the uncritical examination of the subject to be unsatisfying. The basic premise of the film seems to be that evangelical Christians have been duped too many times. First, Nixon's law-and-order campaign appealed, but the man himself proved to be unsatisfactory. Then the Carter profession of his faith was appealing until his support of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. Reagan was the next shining star until his politics proved too pragmatic. So Pat Robertson made a run for the presidency only to be beaten by George H.W. Bush, in part because of the timing of scandals among other television preachers (Jim Bakker, for example). Clinton came next, of course, and only mobilized evangelicals to replace him.

This history is a bit too tidy, though. It fails to account for Clinton's second term or the fact that George W. Bush lost the popular vote in 2000. This last fact is one that I wish the film had explored in more detail. Some of the religious figures in the film assure us that they believe God was acting through the Supreme Court, whose decision in Bush v. Gore for all intents and purposes established Bush as the president elect. If, as they say, God was guiding the election, why did Bush lose the electoral vote and ascend to the presidency in a fashion that gave him relatively little power? Why would not God have chosen to guide the voters' hands rather than the justices'? Unqualified statements of faith, whether in God or in Bush, are not especially informative. There are too many of these and not enough people trying to reconcile their faith with the problems of the current presidency, from the corruption to the fighting in Iraq and, indeed, the reason for the war to begin with.

I give the film four stars because it does present a history lesson that is not generally available in many mainstream fora, but I do not think the film, objective as it is, deserves a fifth star since it fails to delve deeply enough or present opposing viewpoints.

If God did exist..........2007-03-30

...whatever the names/aliases used by those who pretend to believe in such a thing, He would never have allowed the existence of Bushs nor any fanatic zealots who have been thinking for 2,000 years that their superstition is better than the others. Until the beginning of christianity there never was any religious wars, and, not only no one ever murdered anybody to demonstrate their god was kinder than the others, but, since Sumer (about 6,000 years ago), every civilisation (a word that should not be used any longer) has adopted (most of the times by adapting their names) gods from others.

Civilized people should put a sign on their doors or fences "Beware of the god".

All Right.......2006-09-30

Ignore those who claim this is an even-handed doc. It's a promotional film for the christian right thinly disguised as investigative journalism. It would have you believe, as many christians do, that the corruption and incompetence of the dimwit currently pretending to be president is easily overlooked so long as he talks about Jesus in public. A chilling view the triumph of superstition and fear over sanity.

Illuminating, but hollow.......2006-07-30

WGOOS is an examination of the rise of conservative Christians (especially the Moral Majority) as a political force in America over the last 40 years. It uses interviews with some of the movement's heavy hitters -- Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, Chuck Colson, Ralph Reed and others -- to discuss the movement's ups, downs and political maturation. The film seems intended as a critique of the movement. In this it fails, depicting these men (and they are all men!) on their turf, with no agenda other than to bring Christ to the nation. But there's little examination that the "Christ" they are talking about is pro-American, pro-capitalism and pro-conservative. If there's a lack of balance in the film, it's that there is almost no voice to oppose the self-sanctifying stories these men tell of themselves. It would have been helpful to the ordinary viewer, for instance, had voices from the religious center or left be added to challenge the conservative interpretation of Jesus and the gospels. It would have been helpful too had the film shown more clips from the TV shows these men run. Falwell's claim that the ACLU and lesbians (among others) were to blame for 9/11 was included, but little other spectacular and disturbing material. As it is, the men seem quaint and passionate about their faith, but little more.

The second part of the movie focused on the rise of George W. Bush as the latest hope of religious right to push their agenda. The movie makes a strong case for Bush's sincerity as a believing Christian. After seeing Bush praying and preaching and talking about God, it's hard to believe him to be completely cynical on the subject. The film buttresses the case for Bush the believer, but fails to note behaviors or positions at odds with that image. Bush's consistent support for tax cuts for the wealthy, for instance, ought to strike Christians as a bit out of the gospel mainstream. Indeed, the film is so careful about the topic that it comes across as almost worshipful - inadvertently providing us with an idyll to George W. Bush as God's choice for America.

The film was strongest when it put the viewer inside the mind of conservatives as they watched the parade of recent presidents. It was painful to watch Jimmy Carter, a man of strong morals and deep evangelical convictions, try to support a woman's right to choose. With religious conservatives equating abortion with murder, his embrace of this party's pro-choice plank must have seemed positively scandalous. The footage of Ronald Reagan with beaming conservative religious leaders showed their giddiness at having achieved power -- just before they realized that while Reagan used them to get elected, he would follow his own path. The film also scored when it portrayed the bewilderment of the media establishment when faced with a longstanding movement they knew nothing about. It was hilarious to see anchor John Chancellor talk about evangelicals as though they were a newly-discovered tribe of headhunters from the mountains of Borneo.

All in all, WGOOS provided interesting insights into a movement that has done much to shape the political debate in the United States. Its greatest blunder is to allow the movement's own leaders to define the film without adequately depicting the context in which the movement exists. Its greatest missed opportunity was to neglect a discussion of the brand of Christianity that informs these men, to ask why it is so popular, and to discuss why people of good will might disagree.

An Explanation of the Core W and Evangelicals in Politica.......2006-03-22

Frankly, this is simply the best & most objective DVD explaining President George W. Bush's faith. It also gives a fairly objective reveiw of why evagelicals are involved in politics. Yes,it does get a bit cynical at times. It is almost as if the author can't quite bring himself to believe that W's faith is real. But, as evangelicals know, it is. If you are studying politics or want a thorough examination of the part that evangelicals play in American politics, this DVD is for you. As Condi Rice said, "Those who think you can't discuss politics or relgion understand neither." Enough said.

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Great in the classroom
MARK TAYLOR! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUANE IN THE MOVIE!
THE TWO BOYS RULE!

Our America
Starring: Josh Charles , Brandon Hammond , Serena Lee , Roderick Pannell , and Irma P. Hall
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Manufacturer: Paramount
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Bang Bang You're Dead
The First Part Last

ASIN: B0001EQIBK
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Customer Reviews:

Great in the classroom.......2006-03-09

Teaming this video up with a discussion on the results of class and race in this country as well as having students listen to the real boys do the real documentary provides high school seniors with an eye-opening experience.

MARK TAYLOR! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUANE IN THE MOVIE!.......2004-05-25

HE IS SO FINE!
I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM, WHEN I SAW HIM IN SEVENTEEN AGAIN!
HE IS ONE OF THE FINEST I HAVE EVER LAID MY EYES ON!
HE IS A TALENTED ACTOR!
OH YEAH, THIS WAS A GREAT MOVIE!
5 STARS ALL THE WAY!!!!!!
*****

THE TWO BOYS RULE!.......2004-04-15

THIS MOVIE WAS POWERFUL AND STIRRING!
I LOVED IT!
IT GETS 5 STARS*****

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A moving tribute to the descendants of Italy

Italians in America - Our Contribution
Starring: Italians in America
Manufacturer: White Star
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The Italian Americans
Italians in America
The Italians
Pat Cooper Live - You're Always Yelling
Anti-Italianism: Discrimination and Defamation in the History of Italian Americans

ASIN: B0002S643C
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Description

The Italians in America is a captivating and enthralling look at the contributions that Italians have made to American culture and society. This film honors the monumental and historic accomplishments of Italians in America. The history and stories of Italians in America are brought to life through interviews with diverse celebrities such as Pat Cooper, Robert Loggia, Geraldine Ferraro, Jack Scalia, Tommy Lasorda , Joe Paterno and Gay Talese.

Customer Reviews:

A moving tribute to the descendants of Italy.......2005-01-09

"Italians in America - Our Contribution" is a documentary tribute to the descedents of Italy who made their homes in the United States. It contains many interviews with high profile Americans of Italian descent, from Robert Loggia to Geraldine Ferraro to Pat Cooper (whom I had not known was Italian) interspersed with photographs and stock footage of important Italian-Americans from the last hundred years, from Marconi, to Frank Sinatra, to Joe DiMaggio to Madonna. (I was very thankful that Madonna, the singer, was included in the lineup. During my adolescence and teens Madonna was the epitome of Italian to me. Interestingly, Gay Talese suggests that Madonna's occasionally "sacrilegious" performances may have ancestral roots. Apparently, Madonna is descended from a region of Italy known for rebellion against the Catholic Church.) At first, this lineup of Italian-Americans seemed, well, a bit boring. I mean, yeah, so-n-so is of Italian descent - what's that mean to me? But after a while, it starts to kick in: Italians have contributed much more to this society than just pizza and the mafia. In fact, this very country and entire continent is named after an Italian: Amerigo Vespucci. After a while, the parade of Italian, faces, and brief biographies, becomes very moving.

"Italians in America - Our Contribution" ends with the touching reminiscence of an American man's early life with his Italian grandparents. The narrator (sorry, I can't remember his name) details how his early childhood was very Italian due to the influence of his Italian-born grandparents. All the old Italian traditions were there, the cooking, the distinctly Italian way of celebrating the holidays, the Italian way of praying, the overall awareness of themselves as Italians, as different from others in their neighborhood. With the passing of his grandparents, with the passing of several decades, the distinctly Italian way of living has vanished. The narrator notes that while his grandparents were Italian and he is an Italian-American, his grandchildren are now simply American, and his own way of life is now virtually indistinguishable from any other mainstream American. "And yet," notes the narrator, "there is something about me that still feels Italian."

By this point in the documentary I was literally on the verge of tears (have had to hold them back several times just writing this review), because I can relate. And it's very odd that I can relate because I grew up very far outside of any Italian tradition, have never been to Italy, and the only Italian I speak is what I learned from the concert video "Ciao Italia: Madonna Live In Italy" - and yet there's something about me that feels very Italian.

In fact, I have always felt more Italian than anything else, and I had always felt odd about that precisely because I have had such little direct experience with my Italian heritage. "Italians in America - Our Contribution" made me realize that there is nothing odd about the fact that I feel more Italian than anything else - because I AM more Italian than anything else. Half-Italian, to be exact.

Andrew Michael Parodi

Our Lady Of Guadalupe: Mother Of America

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Our Lady Of Guadalupe: Mother Of America
Starring: Juan Diego
Manufacturer: Vision Video
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La Virgen de Guadalupe
Padre Pio, Miracle Man
Francis of Assisi
Pope John Paul II
The Song of Bernadette

ASIN: B0001I54TI
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Vintage Clinton * The State of Our Union [The Complete Collection]

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A must have!
The comprehensive Clinton collection...
Excellent

Vintage Clinton * The State of Our Union [The Complete Collection]

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Bill Clinton
Road to the Presidency
Ronald Reagan - The Great Communicator (Complete Set)
Biography - Bill Clinton
The Ronald Reagan: The Great Speeches

ASIN: B000BTNKGQ
Release Date: 2006-07-13

Product Description

President Clinton's historic addresses before Joint Sessions of the United States Congress (1993-2000), included in their entirety in this exclusive 4-DVD Collection. These powerful presentations not only captivated worldwide audiences and earned America's 42nd Chief Executive praise (from admirers and adversaries alike) as one of the most gifted public speakers ever to approach the Presidential podium. In serving as an annual communications centerpiece for the Clinton Administration, these are the pressure-packed moments that ultimately changed our nation and the world. Weighing in at 9 hours, 33 minutes (573 min. TRT), Vintage Clinton, The State of Our Union focuses purely on the insight and information at hand - and on the person providing it. Whether viewed among the finest work of one of America's most inspirational leaders, as first-rate political theatre, or as an educational or historical reference, this one-of-a-kind compilation captures a one-of-a-kind American figure. Independently produced, this product is not affiliated with any political party, group, or individual.

Customer Reviews:

A must have!.......2006-03-07

My daughter ordered this video knowing my love of American history. She's a devoted Democrat, like her mother. I'm more the
conservative-independent type, having supported Ross Perot and more
recently Ralph Nader, though that's an upsetting story to have to tell. I didn't sit down to view this Clinton reel with a great deal of
anticipation, but I was knocked out by what I discovered, or
re-discovered, as it were. And as a family it was enjoyable to go over
the issues, as they still effect us today.
With my daughter at the computer checking the latest statistics, her
and her mother did quite a tag-team number on me.
Perhaps it's due to being exposed to the bumbling of George W. Bush for
the past six years, but boy could Clinton deliver.
He gave a death-defying talk the night of the impeachment hearings, and
his knack for boiling down issues and making the viewer want to listen
and learn is most uncommon. It's one I've rarely found in any
politician, even my all-time favorite, FDR.
I'd rate this a B, maybe even a B+ as it wasn't given the Michael Moore
treatment and includes everything start to finish.

The comprehensive Clinton collection..........2006-01-21

No political DVD library is complete without this title.

At nine and a half hours, it is hard to argue anything has been left out - though I challenge anyone to watch in a single sitting.

Vintage Productions have done a fabulous job with this DVD. I only hope it is successful enough to ensure a Presidential State of the Union collection.

Excellent.......2005-11-15

I enjoyed thoroughly the Vintage Clinton DVD. It was a present for my 20th birthday and I have watched it many times thus far.
The DVD came in the mail on time and I am one pleased customer.

Average customer rating:

not worth it
SLIPKNOT FANS,DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY
Good DVD
A look at the beginning till now....
I expected more from even an un`authorized biography

Up to Our Necks
Starring: Slipknot
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
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Slipknot - Disasterpieces
Welcome to Our Neighborhood
Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2pc)
Welcome to Our Neighborhood
Behind the Mask Unauthorized

ASIN: B0002847OU
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Description

Slipknot: Up To Our Necks tells the complete and unauthorized story of this strange collective who exploded out of small town America and stormed the world. It includes exclusive and previously unseen film footage of Slipknot and in-depth interviews with those that worked closely with them, including other musicians who collaborated with them on individual solo projects, journalists, producers and old friends. Now for the first time this DVD reveals the story behind the madness and antics, which led this bunch of misfits to the top of the pack in the nu-metal era.

Customer Reviews:

not worth it.......2006-03-20

all the people that thought they knew these guys are trying to cash in on it, DON'T SUPPORT THESE NON-MAGGOTS. 666

SLIPKNOT FANS,DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY.......2005-03-31

THIS STUFF WAS WEAKSAUCE-JUST BUY DISASTERPIECES AND WAIT UNTIL ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DVD FROM SLIPKNOT COMES OUT,I REGRET BUYING THIS GARBAGE,EVEN AT THE USED PRICE.

Good DVD.......2004-08-18

Well a lot of people is complaining about this DVD, they are complaining because there's no live performances or unmasked videos. Let me tell you that they don't have the idea of what an unauthorised biography is.
I can say that this 65 minute DVD is good if you really want to know the story of Slipknot (If you're a true fan). The Biography is good and complete, there are fun little facts about the band and also the DVD includes a Fan Quiz, to test your knowledge.
The reason why I'm giving this DVD 4 stars and not 5 is because there are some horrible mistakes in the section of the discography and bootlegs, they put some songs that have nothing to do with Slipknot, you'll see it when you buy this.

A look at the beginning till now...........2004-07-20

This DVD was good I thought. It's an un-authorized biography of the band and it shows the band forming,coming together, and dealing with what came along the way. This video was created by the same people who made "Maximum Slipknot" the audio-biography. If you're new to Slipknot or wanted to know more about them, this is a great video to watch. It has interviews with old friends, acquaintances, band mates, and such. They reveal stories about the band members and how they came to become Slipknot. They also show pictures of the members (only some) without their masks. Although nothing on the footage is authorized by Slipknot themselves, it's still an in-depth look at who they are and what their peers think of them. They reveal some things in this video that I never knew, but have always wanted to know (such as sids tattoo'd fingers). In my opinion, if you're looking for a (sic) concert video or some Slipknot videos and/or work, this is not for you. This is simply a biography on the band, it's members, and their impact on the industry. I gave this 5 stars simply cuz it's informative, and it delivers what TRUE FANS (Maggots :D) want.....to have an inside look at who,what,where,when,how, and why Slipknot are.

I expected more from even an un`authorized biography.......2004-07-18

I agree with Juan. It is not worth your $20. Disasterpieces was amazing, but even for an un`authorized biography, I expected more. First off, they spelled Jim Root`s name wrong. Secondly, the quiz section asks who is in the Murderdolls. It kept telling me the answer was Sid Wilson. Save up for an authorized DVD; that`s my suggestion.

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A moving tribute to the descendants of Italy

Italians in America/Our Contribution
Starring: Pbs
Manufacturer: Red Ball Group
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00009MEEC
Release Date: 2003-05-27

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A moving tribute to the descendants of Italy.......2005-01-10

"Italians in America - Our Contribution" is a documentary tribute to the descendants of Italy who made their homes in the United States. It contains many interviews with high profile Americans of Italian descent, from Robert Loggia to Geraldine Ferraro to Pat Cooper (whom I had not known was Italian) interspersed with photographs and stock footage of important Italian-Americans from the last hundred years, from Marconi, to Frank Sinatra, to Joe DiMaggio, to Madonna. (I was very thankful that Madonna, the singer, was included in the lineup. During my adolescence and teens Madonna was the epitome of Italian to me. Interestingly, Gay Talese suggests that Madonna's occasionally "sacrilegious" performances may have ancestral roots. Apparently, Madonna is descended from a region of Italy known for rebellion against the Catholic Church.) At first, this lineup of Italian-Americans seemed, well, a bit boring. I mean, yeah, so-n-so is of Italian descent - what's that mean to me? But after a while, it starts to sink in: Italians have contributed much more to this society than just pizza and the mafia. In fact, this very country and entire continent is named after an Italian: Amerigo Vespucci. After a while, the parade of Italian, faces, and brief biographies, becomes very moving.

"Italians in America - Our Contribution" ends with the touching reminiscence of an American man's early life with his Italian grandparents. The narrator (sorry, I can't remember his name) details how his early childhood was very Italian due to the influence of his Italian-born grandparents. All the old Italian traditions were there, the cooking, the distinctly Italian way of celebrating the holidays, the Italian way of praying, the overall awareness of themselves as Italians, as different from others in their neighborhood. With the passing of his grandparents, with the passing of several decades, the distinctly Italian way of living has vanished. The narrator notes that while his grandparents were Italian and he is an Italian-American, his grandchildren are now simply American, and his own way of life is now virtually indistinguishable from any other mainstream American. "And yet," he notes, "there is something about me that still feels Italian."

By this point in the documentary I was literally on the verge of tears (have had to hold them back several times just writing this review), because I can relate. And it's very odd that I can relate because I grew up very far outside of any Italian tradition, have never been to Italy, and the only Italian I speak is what I learned from the concert video "Ciao Italia: Madonna Live In Italy" - and yet there's something about me that feels very Italian.

In fact, I have always felt more Italian than anything else, and I had always felt odd about that precisely because I have had such little direct experience with my Italian heritage. "Italians in America - Our Contribution" made me realize that there is nothing odd about the fact that I feel more Italian than anything else - because I AM more Italian than anything else. Half Italian, to be exact.

Andrew Michael Parodi

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Je lai pas vu mais vu que c'est Slipknot,,
I watched this today......

Welcome to Our Neighborhood
Starring: Slipknot
Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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Slipknot - Disasterpieces
Up to Our Necks
Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2pc)
Maggots
Mudvayne - All Access To All Things

ASIN: B0000TB03C
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Customer Reviews:

Je lai pas vu mais vu que c'est Slipknot,,.......2004-06-11

VIVE SLIPKNOT!! MON GROUPE CULTE!!

I watched this today.............2003-12-04

And it was pretty bad, my own expectations let me down a bit, First off there is no live versions of scissors, just a lame collage of mostly previously seen footage! ripped off! Its essentially the same as the vhs version with the added feature of dvd menu's whoop di do!

I am a big fan of this band & have been lucky to have met them in person,It's good to finally have surround sound versions of the songs on this dvd. The menu is entertaining at times with different pics displayed as you choose a title followed by a scream from corey! My version came in a cd jewel case, i dont know if this is normal but i like it better this way.
I have not found any easters eggs yet, if indeed there are any.
If your a collector like me you will want to own this dvd, but if you allready own the video and have grown tired of it i would suggest to save your money or buy disaster pieces if you dont allready own it.

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