Thirteen Movie Trailers
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The Rules of the Game Trailer (1975)
30 April 1975
Dramatist Luigi Pirandello's mordant comedy of manners tells the tale of upper-crust Italians Silia Gala and her sneering spouse, Leone, who finds his impassivity tested when he has to duel his wife's frustrated paramour.
Verna: USO Girl Trailer (1978)
25 January 1978
An untalented singer-dancer, Verna Vane, fervently believes that a U.S.O. tour overseas will put her on the road to superstardom.
Dick Cavett's Watergate Trailer (2014)
08 August 2014
From 1972 to 1974, the Watergate scandal was frequently a part of “The Dick Cavett Show.” In fact, Cavett was at the forefront of national TV coverage, interviewing nearly every major Watergate figure as the crisis unfolded.
The Lathe of Heaven Trailer (1980)
09 January 1980
George Orr, a man whose dreams can change waking reality, tries to suppress this unpredictable gift with drugs.
If I Forget Trailer (2017)
21 September 2017
A play about the stories we choose to believe, the compromises we can't avoid and the hurt only our nearest and dearest can inflict.
Simple Gifts Trailer (1977)
03 December 1977
A collection of animated Christmas shorts: An original Maurice Sendak piece about a boy with nothing to give for Christmas -- An excerpt from the early part of Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" set in a time of extreme cold in Tudor England -- A short based on the Toonerville Trolley -- A bittersweet excerpt from Moss Hart's autobiography "Act One" narrated by Jose Ferrer -- A reading from the Christmas day entry from the diary of 11-year-old Teddy Roosevelt -- A reading of a letter by Captain Edward James Hulse describing the surprising Christmas Truce of 1914 -- An animated version by R.
Two by Dove Trailer (1995)
01 March 1995
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Royal Swedish Ballet perform two works by choreographer Ulysses Dove, "Vespers" and "Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven.
Norman Rockwell: Painting America Trailer (1999)
02 May 1999
A documentary about American artist Norman Rockwell, featuring his biography accompanied with opinios
Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light Trailer (1996)
24 January 1996
Richard Avedon was one of the great geniuses of 20th century photography, famous for his fashion photography done for the likes of Vogue, Versace, and Armani, and equally famous for his black and white portraits of American people, both famous and unknown.
Rubinstein Remembered Trailer (1987)
20 July 1987
This program traces Rubinstein's career and features excerpts from his performances of works by Frederic Chopin, his favorite composer.
The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other Stories Trailer (1981)
01 June 1981
Three Irwin Shaw short stories are dramatized. In "The Girls in Their Summer Dresses" a young married couple stop for a drink on a Sunday morning in Manhattan, and the conversation turns to the husband's fidelity.
Trumbo Trailer (2007)
10 September 2007
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II.
What's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye Trailer (2008)
07 March 2008
The story of Marvin Gaye, one of the great and enduring figures of soul music whose life was one of sexual confusion and bittersweet success, using his own words and memories.
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan Trailer (2005)
21 July 2005
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
Merry Wives Trailer (2022)
20 May 2022
Experience Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Set in South Harlem, the play tells the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality.
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End Trailer (2016)
27 May 2016
An oral history of the Mount Rushmore of Country Music: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson.
Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin Trailer (2003)
03 September 2003
Director Elia Kazan and playwright Arthur Miller were once best friends and professional colleagues, to most that knew them then in both capacities as soul mates.
BOSS: The Black Experience in Business Trailer (2019)
23 April 2019
The history of business and entrepreneurship lies at the heart of the American story, but often absent are the names and experiences of African Americans who, from the country’s earliest days, have embodied the qualities of innovation, risk-taking and determination to forge a path toward a better life – which is at the heart of the American entrepreneurial spirit.
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch Trailer (2012)
31 December 2012
Stars from Broadway and television join the New York Philharmonic to ring in the New Year with a joyous celebration of the music of Marvin Hamlisch.
Martha Clarke Light & Dark: A Dancer’s Journal Trailer (1980)
31 December 1980
This documentary follows Martha Clarke's creative process for a year as she finds her own voice as a choreographer following her departure from Pilobolus Dance Theater.
Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story Trailer (1971)
31 December 1971
Dr. Harvey Wallinger is one of Nixon's aides who rises through the ranks to become the "real" power behind the president.
Long Day's Journey Into Night Trailer (2017)
11 March 2017
Eugene O'Neill's semi-autobiographical masterpiece pulls back the curtain on the Connecticut home of the Tyrone family, where deep-seated resentments and bourbon-fueled tirades cause a family to expose their darkest natures.
The Magic Flute Trailer (2006)
30 December 2006
Tamino, a handsome prince, and Papageno, a bird-catcher, are sent by the Queen of Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from captivity under the high priest Sarastro.
Anything Goes Trailer (2021)
28 November 2021
When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love.
Hip Hip Parade! Trailer (1978)
21 November 1978
Hip Hip Parade! was a primetime special promoting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally broadcast on PBS stations throughout Thanksgiving week 1978.
Trouble in Tahiti Trailer (1973)
23 December 1973
Leonard Bernstein's 1952 opera is a biting satire on the emptiness of materialist values and the false promise of suburban comforts.
Sea Marks Trailer (1976)
12 May 1976
Tony and Emmy Award winner George Hearn stars as a fisherman in love -- and hopelessly out of water -- in this Broadway Theatre Archive production of Gardner McKay's stage play romance.
Vernon, Florida Trailer (1981)
08 October 1981
Early Errol Morris documentary intersplices random chatter he captured on film of the genuinely eccentric residents of Vernon, Florida.
That Hopey Changey Thing Trailer (2020)
21 April 2020
Set on election day, November 2, 2010. Uncle Benjamin’s dog has died, and his nieces and nephew have gathered for dinner in Rhinebeck, New York, to surprise him with a new one.
Sex, Lies and Butterflies Trailer (2018)
04 April 2018
An exploration of the diversity of moths and butterflies from caterpillars to larvae to chrysalis to winged flight.
PBS Nature - An Original DUCKumentary Trailer (2012)
18 December 2012
Ducks are true originals. There are more than 120 different species of ducks in all, a fantastical group of complex characters.
Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer Trailer (1990)
02 July 1990
Documentary about the life and work of film director Preston Sturges.
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh Trailer (1998)
07 November 1998
'Hey, Mr Producer!' features selected scenes from the productions of the world's most successful musical producer, Cameron Mackintosh - classic songs from classic musicals performed by the ultimate cast.
Saving the Animals of Ukraine Trailer (2024)
15 May 2024
In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee.
The Hobart Shakespeareans Trailer (2005)
06 September 2005
Rafe Esquith, 1992 American Teacher of the Year and National Medal of Arts recipient, teaches 5th-grade children whose parents don't speak English at a school in a dangerous, poor, drug-infested 100% Latino/Asian neighborhood in Los Angeles.
The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd Trailer (1974)
08 May 1974
Mrs. Holroyd is married to a loutish miner, who drinks, patronizes prostitutes, and apparently brutalizes her.
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket Trailer (2001)
18 November 2001
Composer, record, TV and film producer, arranger, instrumentalist, magazine founder and multi-media entrepreneur - Quincy Jones has done it all.
Mrs. Reinhardt Trailer (1981)
30 October 1981
An Englishwoman seeking to escape her marriage arrives at a French hotel.
Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind Trailer (2003)
03 April 2003
Joni Mitchell's career as a singer-songwriter and painter is extensively profiled in this in-depth documentary, which originally aired as part of the PBS American Masters series.
Particular Men Trailer (1972)
15 April 1972
A fictitious but powerful look at the dawn of the nuclear age, this stage performance follows several government scientists as they develop the atomic bomb, grapple with the morality of their work, and confront major problems with their superiors.
Mike Nichols: An American Master Trailer (2016)
26 October 2016
With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.
The World of Tomorrow Trailer (1984)
31 December 1984
Documentary featuring original materials from the 1939 New York World's Fair. Includes film images of Jason Robards Jr.
Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
Tanglewood is one of the world's most beloved music festivals and serves as the summer home for the famed Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Video: The New Wave Trailer (1975)
24 December 1975
The New Wave is the seminal compendium of independent video work in the early 1970s. Written and narrated by Brian O'Doherty, this overview of the emerging video field includes examples of guerrilla television and "street" documentaries, early explorations with image-processing and synthesis, and performance video.
Carl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences Trailer (1982)
02 March 1982
Perry Miller Adato's first attempt to combine documentary techniques with dramatic re-enactment. The film uses actor John Cullum both as himself and to play the young Sandburg in short dramatic sequences.
Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait Trailer (1985)
01 January 1985
Copland himself is the key explicator of his own extraordinary musical career, from piano lessons in Brooklyn and study with Nadia Boulanger, a fling as a wild-eyed modernist, and finally to his preeminence in the American musical world.
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself Trailer (2010)
21 July 2010
Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics – he hopped his first freight train at the age of 10, became a chronic truant and drinker and was locked up some 17 times as a youngster.
Puccini: Madama Butterfly Trailer (1989)
06 January 1989
The Lyric Opera of Chicago's 1985 production of Puccini's opera, set in the late nineteenth century in the city of Nagasaki, about a young Japanese woman who weds an American naval officer who later abandons her and the child she bore him.
La La, Making It in L.A. Trailer (1979)
18 April 1979
This ultimate talking-head documentary provides the lowdown on making it in showbiz: the casting couch, how to play the game, how to change you name.
George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King Trailer (1992)
18 November 1992
The personal development of George Washington is the focus as Producer David Sutherland brings to life a uniquely human Washington who transformed himself from social climber into a patriot willing to give up everything for a higher cause.
A Portrait of Samson Raphaelson Trailer (1982)
22 November 1982
An interview with playwright and screenwriter Samson Raphaelson. First aired on PBS's "Creativity with Bill Moyers".
By Sidney Lumet Trailer (2015)
13 July 2015
An analysis of director Sidney Lumet's work (12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Before The Devil Knows You're Dead) in his own words, based on a five-day interview recorded shortly before his death.
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall Trailer (1992)
10 June 1992
This program features the music of Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim in a 1992 performance at Carnegie Hall.
The Ten-Year Lunch Trailer (1987)
28 September 1987
The story of the legendary wits who lunched daily at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City during the 1920s.
Intimate Enemies Trailer (2000)
17 December 2000
Life on the savannah of southern Tanzania is a study in contrast between rainy and dry seasons. When water is abundant, the wildebeest at the rivers provide food for the lion population, while the buffalo graze contentedly on the succulent grasses in the hills.
Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal Trailer (2018)
15 May 2018
In Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann found herself on the frontline of the battle to save these wanted animals after unexpectedly becoming a surrogate mother to an orphaned baby pangolin named Honey Bun.
Candide Trailer (2005)
12 January 2005
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
Paradise Lost Trailer (1971)
25 February 1971
Playwright Clifford Odets' portrait of the Great Depression unfolds in the modest two-family home of Leo and Clara Gordon as misfortune strikes them and the people running with them.