Kqed Movies

  • 1978
    Out of Our Fathers' House

    Out of Our Fathers' House

    Out of Our Fathers' House

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    Drawn from the diaries and letters of noted feminists, such as women's suffrage founder Elizabeth Cady Stanton and labor organizer "Mother" Mary...

    Out of Our Fathers' House
  • 1986
    Ethnic Notions

    Ethnic Notions

    Ethnic Notions

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    This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

    Ethnic Notions
  • 1975
    The Rules of the Game

    The Rules of the Game

    The Rules of the Game

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    Dramatist Luigi Pirandello's mordant comedy of manners tells the tale of upper-crust Italians Silia Gala and her sneering spouse, Leone, who finds...

    The Rules of the Game
  • 1998
    Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration

    Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration

    Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration

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    British superstar composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is feted in this 50th birthday benefit gala produced by Lloyd Webber's own theatrical company at...

    Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
  • 2001
    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert

    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert

    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert

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    In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt...

    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
  • 1994
    The World of Jim Henson

    The World of Jim Henson

    The World of Jim Henson

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    In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...

    The World of Jim Henson
  • 2016
    The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!

    The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!

    The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!

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    The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on the craziest Halloween adventure, where they go to the Oooky-ma-kooky Closet to help find Nick and Sally...

    The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!
  • 2004
    Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers

    Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers

    Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers

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    Does your parent's car have new dents or nicks? Does mentally reviewing the trip ahead of time help you when driving? When should a senior relinquish...

    Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers
  • 1993
    Suddenly, Last Summer

    Suddenly, Last Summer

    Suddenly, Last Summer

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    Catharine Holly, a poor relation of a prominent New Orleans family, seems to be insane after her cousin Sebastian dies under mysterious circumstances...

    Suddenly, Last Summer
  • 2015
    In Defense of Food

    In Defense of Food

    In Defense of Food

    7.42015HD

    In Defense of Food tackles a question more and more people around the world have been asking: What should I eat to be healthy? Based on award-winning...

    In Defense of Food
  • 1976
    The Eccentricities of a Nightingale

    The Eccentricities of a Nightingale

    The Eccentricities of a Nightingale

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    The tale of a lonely Southern woman's longing for her handsome next-door neighbor. At once tragic and romantic, the story is a reworking of the...

    The Eccentricities of a Nightingale
  • 2000
    Jesus Christ Superstar

    Jesus Christ Superstar

    Jesus Christ Superstar

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    Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world...

    Jesus Christ Superstar
  • 1986
    Follies: In Concert

    Follies: In Concert

    Follies: In Concert

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    A backstage documentary film including footage from the legendary 1985 concert performance of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical at Lincoln Center's...

    Follies: In Concert
  • 2016
    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!

    5.22016HD

    It's the first day of Summer Vacation and The Cat in the Hat whisks Nick, Sally and Fish off on the greatest great outdoor camping adventure ever!

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!
  • 2012
    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    6.52012HD

    The Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and Fish help a baby reindeer find its way home in time for Christmas.

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
  • 2007
    Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story

    Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story

    Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story

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    Between 1959 and 1975, Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee released international chart-topping hits from artists including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave,...

    Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
  • 2002
    The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony

    The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony

    The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony

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    The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony
  • 2008
    Karajan: Beauty As I See It

    Karajan: Beauty As I See It

    Karajan: Beauty As I See It

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    With a career that includes a 35-year tenure as composer of the Berlin Philharmonic and record sales topping 200 million, Herbert von Karajan is one...

    Karajan: Beauty As I See It
  • 2012
    The Day Carl Sandburg Died

    The Day Carl Sandburg Died

    The Day Carl Sandburg Died

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    Explore the controversial life and legacy of the three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Sandburg through archival footage and interviews with Pete...

    The Day Carl Sandburg Died
  • 1991
    The Fred Astaire Songbook

    The Fred Astaire Songbook

    The Fred Astaire Songbook

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    A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.

    The Fred Astaire Songbook