Bruce Greenwood
1) The Post
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
This historical drama is based on the events surrounding the release of the Pentagon Papers, documents which detailed the history of the United States' political and military involvement in Vietnam. The story centers on Kay Graham, the first female newspaper publisher in the country (specifically of the Washington Post), as well as her tough editor, Ben Bradlee. The two become involved in an unprecedented power struggle between journalists and the...
2) Star Trek
Pub. Date
c2009.
Description
On the day of James Kirk's birth, his father dies on his ship in a last stand against a mysterious alien vessel. He was searching for Ambassador Spock, who is a child on Vulcan, disdained by his neighbors for his half-human nature. Twenty years later, Kirk has grown into a young troublemaker. He is inspired by Capt. Christopher Pike to fulfill his potential in Starfleet, even though he annoys his instructors. Suddenly, there is an emergency on Vulcan...
Series
Hallmark Hall of fame volume 69
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
When Todd, a developmentally-challenged 20 year-old with an affinity for animals, hears the animal shelter is looking for families to foster a dog for the holidays, he's eager to sign up. But his father, George, says "no adoptions" -- even temporary ones -- claiming he wants to protect Todd from disappointment. His wife, Mary Ann, knows better. Something else is troubling her husband -- something he doesn't want to face.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
When a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth surfaces, Ben Gates' great-great grandfather is suddenly implicated as a key conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The page is one of 18 pages missing from Booth's diary. When doing more research, the conspiracy takes Ben, Abigail, and Riley from Buckingham Palace to the White House - both places they break into - and even stealing a page from a secret book. But in order to see...
5) Eight Below
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
An American geologist flies to Antarctica to participate in a project at the United States Research Base. Once there, he teams up with arctic guide Jerry Shepard and his best friend, Cooper. The scientist soon discovers that Shepard also has eight other valuable friends, a pack of sled dogs he's worked with for years who have rescued him from a number of tight spots. As the three men explore a frozen mountain region, an unexpected accident coupled...
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
When a ruthless mastermind known as Khan declares a on-eman war on the Federation, Captain Kirk, Spock, and the daring crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will embark on the greatest manhunt in history. Using all their skills and teamwork, they will do what is necessary to defend Earth and eliminate Khan's threat.
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Tale of Li Cunxin, a peasant boy from rural China who beats impossible odds to become a world-renowned ballet dancer. Through talent and sheer determination, Li makes his way to the United States, but when he falls in love with an American woman, he must risk everything to remain in the U.S. Based on a true story.
10) Eight below
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
An American geologist flies to Antarctica to participate in a project at the United States Research Base. Once there, he teams up with arctic guide Jerry Shepard and his best friend, Cooper. The scientist soon discovers that Shepard also has eight other valuable friends, a pack of sled dogs he's worked with for years who have rescued him from a number of tight spots. As the three men explore a frozen mountain region, an unexpected accident coupled...
11) Endless love
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"When beautiful Jade ... meets charismatic David ... , her sheltered world of privilege is turned upside down as the pair's instant desire sparks a reckless summer love affair. ... But when David's mysterious past and Jade's overprotective father threaten to tear them apart, their romance will be put to the ultimate test"--Container.
12) I, robot
Formats
Description
In the year 2035, robots are a common, trusted part of life. But that trust is broken when a scientist is found dead, and a skeptical Chicago police detective investigating the murder believes that a robot is responsible. It seems impossible for a robot to break the Three Laws of Robotics, for if that were to happen there would be nothing to stop them from taking over the world. Aiding the detective in his investigation is a psychologist who specializes...
13) Good kill
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
After six tours of duty, Air Force pilot Tom Egan yearns to get back into the cockpit of a real plane, but he now fights the Taliban from an air-conditioned box in the Las Vegas desert. When he and his crew start taking orders directly from the CIA, and the stakes are raised, Egan's nerves, and his relationship with his wife begin to unravel. Revealing the psychological toll drone pilots endure as they are forced to witness the aftermath of their...
14) Donovan's Echo
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Thirty years after his wife and daughter perished in an accident, Donovan Matheson (Danny Glover) returns to his hometown, and becomes convinced that the tragedies of the past will soon repeat themselves. Donovan is a haunted man. He never quite recovered from the pain of losing his family, and now that he's returned home, old memories shadow his every move. As the anniversary of that fateful day draws near, Donovan grows convinced that history is...
15) Truth
Description
"Truth" is based on a riveting true story of one of network news' biggest scandals. As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather (Redford), Mary Mapes (Blanchett) believes she's broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President's military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authencity is questioned and the casualties begin to mount. This dramatic thriller...
16) Elephant Song
Pub. Date
2015
Description
The colleague of a psychiatrist disappears, and when he questions a patient, he is drawn into a complex mind game.
17) Firehouse dog
Pub. Date
2007.
Description
After Hollywood's top canine star is lost and presumed dead, he is adopted by the young son of a fire chief and becomes the struggling fire department's mascot.
18) Thirteen days
Description
Oct. 1962, for thirteen extraordinary days the world stood on the brink of destruction. Krushchev wouldn't back down, President Kennedy wouldn't give in. Inspired by the real-life events that took place in the Kennedy White House.
20) Meek's Cutoff
Pub. Date
2011
Description
After a wagon train hires Stephen Meek to guide them through part of the Oregon trail, they begin to doubt Meek knows the way and they must decide whether or not to trust a Native American man instead.