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Manufacturer: ABC News

Dr. Richard Besser travels with American doctors as they race to stop a global threat.Other reports included on this DVD are:Elton John, Madonna's Public Smackdown: She's never been afraid to "Express Herself", and Madonna opens up about Lady Gaga.Fourth Place Olympic Medals for Almost-Winners: A British man creates and sends pewter medals to athletes who just missed the podium.Airdate: 8/7/12When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Manufacturer: PBS Model: 27147864

When Pakistani teenager Kainat Soomro accused four men of gang rape, the courageous young woman did not put her suffering behind her. For this unforgettable documentary, which premiered at Sundance, filmmakers Habiba Nosheen and Hilke Schellmann spent five years tracing both Kainats odyssey through Pakistans broken justice systemand her alleged rapists quest to clear their names.

Manufacturer: PBS Model: 34420838

Correspondent Martin Smith goes inside Syria to report from government-controlled areas as war rages. With on-the-ground reporting and firsthand accounts from Syrians caught in the crisis, the film shines new light on the ongoing conflict.

Manufacturer: Bynum Juanita/Etal Brand: Central South Distribution

Women on the Front Line Tampa, Florida Summit 6 DVD True to its definition, this 'summit' is a sovereign call to 'the highest point' in your relationship with God. It is not a conference or a program. 'Women On The Front Line Summit' is going to be an experience with God that will touch every area of your life. You will be changed'spirit, soul, and body'as you receive a new mantle from the Lord to achieve maximum effectiveness in your life and ministry.

Manufacturer: ABC News

People lined the main boulevard leading to St. Peter's Square to bid a final farewell to Pope John Paul II. The pontiff's funeral service was attended by world leaders and watched by millions. "Farewell To Pope John Paul II" includes the procession to St Peter's Basilica and highlights of the funeral mass with commentary and explanation by Elizabeth Vargas, Bill Blakemore, Charlie Gibson, George Stephanopoulos, Ted Koppel and others.

Manufacturer: PBS Model: 5215067

Six months after Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, producer June Cross came across 82-year-old Herbert Gettridge working alone on his home in the Lower Ninth Ward, a neighborhood devastated when the levees broke in August 2005. Over the next two years, Cross would document the story of the extended Gettridge clan, an African-American family with deep roots in New Orleans, as they struggled to rebuild their homes and their lives.

Manufacturer: ABC News

When people see a situation that cries out for action, do they step in, back away or just walk on by? Using hidden cameras, ''What Would You Do?'' sets up everyday scenarios and then captures people's reactions. Whether they're compelled to act or mind their own business, ABC News reports on their split-second - and often surprising - decision-making process.Scenarios include:-Overweight Harassment: An overweight person encounters a cruel group of teens who ridicule her while she's sitting on a public bench at a beach boardwalk. Will anyone walking by intervene?-Eyewitness ID: When a lunchtime purse snatching happens in a split second at a crowded public square, many witnesses get a good look at the crime. But can they pick the real thief out of a lineup? Is there a difference when ABC News changes the race of the purse snatcher?-Bridal Gown: At a wedding gown fitting, a bride-to-be reveals her choice to friends and family. But what if the gown is so ugly that her closest friends and family want to scream? Will they keep their thoughts to themselves or speak up honestly?-Cheating Couples: A woman sees her best friend's husband getting way too cozy with another woman. Will she tell her friend?Correspondent: John QuinonesAirdate: 3/25/2008When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Manufacturer: PBS Model: 34972523

An investigation of the hidden dangers of vitamins and supplements, a multibillion-dollar industry with only limited FDA oversight. The film explores the risks of taking mega-doses of vitamins and examines how they are marketed and regulated.

Manufacturer: ABC News

It's the trial that riveted the country: Lyle and Erik Menendez of Beverly Hills, charged with murdering their parents. Join the jurors who wrestle with questions that will be debated for years to come. The prosecution wants the death penalty. The defense wants to save them. What is the truth? Did they kill for money and hatred, or self defense after years of abuse by their father? ABC News takes you inside the legal strategy as their lawyers pound the witnesses, and the judge pounds the lawyers. You'll also hear the brothers' confession tape, found locked in the doctor's bank vault.When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Manufacturer: ABC News

Typecast, label, pigeonhole & it doesn't matter what word is used, they all mean the same thing -- to stereotype. As John Stossel reports, many people say it's natural to stereotype, and psychologists say we still categorize by things like age and race and gender because our brains are wired to do it automatically. Topics covered include:Stereotypes and tolerance -- it possible to overcome racial hatred?The power of stereotypes -- Is there really a "stereotype effect," and if you are aware of it, can you overcome it?The psychology of stereotyping -- If we don't want to stereotype, then why do we do it?The race game -- Are there truly differences between the races that make one race superior in sports?Gay stereotypes -- Is it possible to tell someone's sexual orientation? Are gay people more likely to be in certain professions?