Alan Alda
Author
Language
English
Description
In a quest to find his biological parents, Mel - joined by his wife and a sexy adoption counselor - embarks on a cross-country search for his "roots." As he careens from one outrageous situation to another, he finds himself tempted by the counselor - as his wife starts a flirtation of her own! By the time they meet his birth parents, the whole situation is spinning hysterically out of control!
Publisher
Barrington Public Library
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The Aviator: An epic biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career, from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.
Ray: Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers.
The Theory of Everything: The story of renowned astrophysicist...
Publisher
Barrington Public Library
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Big: A 12-year-old boy's wish comes true when he asks a mechanical carnival genie to make him 'big'. He manages to land a job at a toy company where he experiences the complications of being an adult.
Bridge of Spies: James Donovan is a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.
Forrest Gump: Through three turbulent...
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV. Today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. Showcased is this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped the country's national character. Each episode focuses on an enduring character archetype, as seen through generations of television programs.
