"The Sea Inside" (2004) DVD

Winner of the 2004 Academy Award for best foreign language film, this is an inspiring and life-affirming tale of a quadriplegic poet who is struggling with the will to live and the right to die. The film challenges viewers to examine their own beliefs about what makes life worth living.

"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" (2002) DVD

A documentary that both critics and music fans agree was long overdue, this film chronicles the life and times of Detroit’s Funk Brothers. Responsible for laying down the beats and melodies for hundreds of hit songs, these musicians finally have an opportunity to gain some recognition for their pioneering work.

"Coffee & Cigarettes" (2003) DVD

Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this compilation of black and white vignettes includes some strange moments with big names. One scene includes members of the Wu Tang Clan and Bill Murray. Another finds Jack White of the White Stripes discussing electromagnetic theory. An intriguing film.

"Walkabout" (1971) VHS

Two sheltered, young children learn the harsh realities of life in the Australian outback. Considered one of the most beautiful films ever shot, the cinematography and unique editing techniques are masterfully combined to create an exquisite work of art.

"Lumiere & Company" (1995) VHS

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Lumiere Brothers’ creation of the first film, 40 contemporary directors were asked to make a short film (each less than 52 seconds) working under the same conditions as Lumiere in 1895. The results run the gamut of quality and convention, and represent the wide range of ability and ideas about filmmaking.