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1) Respect
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, this film tells the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Miley is going through a major identity crisis. Not only is she starting high school, but she's also has to make some tough decisions about taking back Jake and traveling to a concert without her super-cool dad there for support. Adding to the drama, Hannah totally croaks in concert and has to deal with possibly losing her stellar singing voice, not to mention her superstar identity.
4) Yes, Giorgio
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A drama about Giorgio Fini, an Italian tenor touring the U.S, who becomes stricken with a sudden "crisis of the voice," and a beautiful throat specialist is called in to treat him. Pavarotti sings Ave Maria, La Donna E Mobile, Nesun Dorma, and I left my heart in San Francisco.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
An Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators, exploring their extraordinary achievements along with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. The third season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Grammy Award winner Franklin...
Publisher
Warner Home Video (distributor)
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Robbie Hart is a wedding singer who can cover the latest hits, deliver the perfect toast to the bride and groom and even get Grandma on the dance floor. But when Robbie is dumped at his own wedding, he has a total eclipse of the heart and becomes the ultimate cynic. It's not until he meets Julia, a waitress, that Robbie starts to come around. However, Julia's about to get married herself, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a lifetime,...
Publisher
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
When Hannah Montana shows signs of forgetting her roots as Miley Stewart, her father Robbie Ray puts his foot down. Miley has always strived to live a relatively normal teenage life, but when late stage entrances, exclusive shopping trips that end in brawling catfights, and ditching friends and family in favor of Hannah appearances become commonplace, Robbie Ray gives her a dose of hometown reality at her grandma's in Crowley Corners, Tenn. Unfortunately,...
10) Camp Rock
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Mitchie Torres is a teen with an amazing voice and a driving ambition to be a pop singer. All she wants is to spend her summer at a prestigious music camp. The camp is expensive, but her mom gets a job as one of Camp Rock's cooks so that Mitchie can attend as long as she helps out in the kitchen between classes. Befriended by fellow camp member Caitlyn, but intimidated by the immensely talented Tess Tyler and her friends, Peggy and Ella, Mitchie lives...
11) Jailhouse rock
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Vince Everett is serving a one-year jail sentence for manslaughter. While in the big house, his cellmate, a former country singer, introduces him to the record business. Vince takes to it so well that he decides to become a singer when he gets out. However, he is quickly disillusioned by the record business. But with the help of a new friend, he decides to form his own label, and soon he becomes an overnight sensation. As he becomes a superstar, his...
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
That midnight kiss: Inspiring opera singer Prudence Budell would like to have a tenor who looks the part of the tenor role. When Johnny Donnetti, a singing truck driver is discovered, she gets her wish. A happy ending is not far away when romance blossoms between Prudence and Johnny.
The toast of New Orleans: a haughty diva and a boisterous Cajun Caruso conquer the Big Easy.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Biographical film that tells the story of Lillian Roth, who battled alcoholism as she worked her way to Broadway stardom. After her fall from fame to a booze-hazy existence on L.A.'s Skid Row, she fought her way back with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A television movie event based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee. This once-in-a-lifetime special takes place inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat, vividly described in the well-known song of the film's title that helped make Parton who she is today. Set in the...
Publisher
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Miley Stewart leads a completely normal life, except for one factor. She's teen pop sensation Hannah Montana. She lives with her dad Robbie Ray and brother Jackson. She has fun with her two best friends Lilly Truscott and Oliver Oken. She goes through average teen problems and lands in the spotlight again and again. But through it all, she learns that what's most important is to be yourself.
16) Nina
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Singer-songwriter and civil rights activist, Nina Simone appeared to have it all. Her struggle to balance music, family and politics ended up leaving her alone and in terrible debt. That is, until she met Clifton Henderson, who helped the high priestess of soul rediscover meaning in her life and her music.
18) Popstar
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
When pop star and teen heartthrob JD McQueen lets fame go to his head, his mother sends him back to school and gives him an ultimatum - pass math or no summer tour. He didn't anticipate falling for his biggest fan.
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
There's a new kid in town, and he might just be more popular than Hannah Montana! Not only is Jake Ryan a total hottie, he's also a famous actor and the star of his own TV series. While "Miley" tries to keep her superstar identity, not to mention her secret crush on Jake under wraps at school, "Hannah" winds up guest starring on his show. As usual, her friends and family come to the rescue, but not before she makes her way through all sorts of adventures...
20) American dreamz
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
"American Dreamz" is a wildly popular television singing contest program that has captured the country's attention. This new season showcases a competition between Sally, a young Midwestern gal and Omer, a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County. The recently depressed President of the United States wants in on the craze and signs up for the potentially explosive season finale.
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