Follows four students through their time at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, all with dreams of being famous.
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In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every morning.
In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every morning.
Jailhouse rock: A young man is sent to prison when he accidentally kills a man in a barroom brawl. While behind bars he takes up singing and is helped in the record business by a beautiful young woman.
The inspiring story of a group of dancers, singers, musicians, and actors at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student must shine amidst the tumult of schoo...
Story about students at the High School of Performing Arts, New York. Dance sequences include an audition, classes, a ballet solo by Antonia Franceschi, and the ensemble numbers "Fame" and "I sing the body electric."
Sassy tries out for a summer dance festival in Washington, D.C., despite the other girls' taunts that she is much too tall.
An embittered scrooge of a woman plans to sell her small town, with no regard for how it will affect the townspeople. As the sale approaches, a kindhearted angel arrives to persuade her to mend her ways and redeem herself. Can music, magic, and memories change her mind?
"The New York City High School for the Performing Arts was home to a group of passionate, gifted teens, providing them with everyday challenges that helped launch - or sometimes crush - their dreams. With irresistible music and dazzling dance numbers, Fame delivers romance, comed...
A documentary about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart told through dramatic readings from his personal letters. Includes interviews with noted personalities and excerpts from numerous musical performances.
Presents a collection of the best science fiction and fantasy short stories written during 2016.
"In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen-year-old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for ...
Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul is the winner of numerous awards, including the 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor, and the recipient of five starred reviews. The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering coura...
This double-sided map of Africa shows the regions of water, thirsty lands, and fragile soils, as well as cultural divides, foreign borders, wealth of nations, creeping plague, war and its victims, and wild kingdoms.
"The test and the art of thinking traces the history and evolution of the SAT/ACT as a major player on the pathway to higher education in America, and it documents its current power in our culture. In so doing, it strives to support individuals who are embarking on the road to co...