New DVD List: Saint Frances, Looking For Alaska & More

Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.


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Playing earlier this year through Ragtag Cinema’s Virtual Cinema, this film follows flailing 34-year-old Bridget, who finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances. But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’s moms.


Miniseries
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This is an 8-episode limited series based on the John Green novel of the same name. It centers around teenager Miles “Pudge” Halter, as he enrolls in boarding school, falls in love with Alaska Young, and finds a group of loyal friends. But after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his close friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.


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The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company are stunningly profiled in Alla Kovgan’s documentary, through recreations of his landmark works and archival footage of Cunningham, John Cage, and Robert Rauschenberg. A breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material, this film is a timely tribute to one of the world’s greatest modern dance artists.

Other notable releases:

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