Gemini Entertainment

This surreal and darkly comic road movie begins with a woman meeting two aberrant hitchhikers at a laundromat. Inviting the pair to come along with her for the ride, the three of them are thrown into a dreamlike world of bizarre encounters and sinister mind games where nothing ever ends -- not even with death.

Produced by the Marine Corps in 1966, this recruitment film profiles a diverse group of young men, all of them successfully pursuing civilian careers from small business owner to corporate attorney. The one thing they all have in common: they were officers in the United States Marine Corps, and they all credit their Marine experience with developing the qualities of leadership, initiative and hard work that have allowed them to excel in the civilian world. Showing the steps involved in officer...

Even before America was itself a nation, the lighthouses of the Maine coast have been guiding mariners into and out of harbors along the treacherous coastline. Often the lights were a sailor's one fighting chance against the ravages of the sea. Whether in search of the ocean's bounty or in the service of trade, past these beacons the ships bravely went, their crews comforted by the thought that the lights would be there upon their return, guiding the way home. This special documentary tells...

As the Cold War flared into dozens of little hotspots from South America to Asia, the United States military deployed special forces advisers to help defend allies from communist-supported insurgencies arising from within their own borders. Produced for the benefit of these military personnel, "Geneva Conventions and Counterinsurgency" tackled the question of how to apply the Geneva Conventions to these brutal, nasty little wars, where unconventional weapons and tactics were common and respect...

Though the first SEAL teams had been stood up in 1962, for many members of the public it was 1969's "Men with Green Faces" that served as their introduction to these fearsome warriors. Produced by the Navy as both a promotional piece and a recruiting tool, this vintage film is narrated by members of the SEALs themselves, who share recollections of their missions and thoughts about what it means to them to be a member of America's most elite fighting force.

Ralph Stanley is a musician, a genealogist, a historian and an acclaimed storyteller. But more than anything, this Mount Desert Island native is a master boat builder. In particular, Ralph has a special genius for constructing beautiful - yet durable -- wooden vessels, something for which he was won national acclaim and recognition. This captivating documentary tells the story of Ralph Stanley's life as a boat builder, from his childhood spent watching ships in the harbor to his work with his...

They are the iron fist of the ground-gaining forces, combining speed and maneuverability with great versatility and firepower. Armored vehicles are integral to U.S. military combat operations, capable of punching holes in enemy defenses and speeding through before an adversary has time to react. This special collection contains two vintage U.S. Army training films, both focusing on the use of armored vehicles. "Tank Company Team in Night Attack" (1962) documents the tactics and preparatory...

Beginning in the town of York and continuing northeast until it reaches Lubec and the Canadian border, the coast of Maine is a region dotted by hundreds of islands and a diverse array of geographical features. From long, sandy beaches to rugged, rockbound shorelines, from coastal cities to small fishing villages, the Maine coast is both a place to work and a place to play. It is also a region of spectacular, unparalleled beauty, as captured from a bird's eye view in "Over the Coast of Maine"....

In the sweltering jungles of Vietnam, a human being is menaced by everything from extremes of heat and humidity to poisonous vipers and waterborne diseases. But during the Vietnam War, the greatest threat to those in these jungles was that which came from their fellow man Produced by the Marine Corps in 1966, "Contact! Ambush" is an examination of the many asymmetric weapons and tactics that were used by the Vietcong against American troops. From punji pits to tripwire booby traps to grenades...

As the Cold War settled into a long stalemate, the intelligence services of the Communist Bloc recruited thousands of agents to operate in the free countries of Asia and Western Europe, with a particular focus on trying to "turn" U.S. military personnel stationed in unfamiliar countries. Produced by the U.S. Defense Department for the benefit of American servicemen, "Espionage Target: You" dramatizes three different real-life cases, each culled from the records of the different service...

It all started with a new style of hunting boots, with their leather tops stitched to rubber soles. The design was simple yet revolutionary, and it was the start of a retail empire that would make the boots' designer -- a Maine outdoorsman named Leon Leonwood Bean -- world famous. Bean would forever change American commerce, as well as the way that sportsmen everywhere interacted with the out of doors. Hosted by former NBC News correspondent and A&E "Biography" host Jack Perkins, this...

Each day brings new discoveries about the many benefits -- both healthful and environmental -- that come with a plant-based diet. Yet for many, the art of easily prepared vegetarian food has remained a mystery, as has the secret to creating meals as delicious and nourishing as the dishes they're accustomed to. But "Totally Vegetarian" pulls back the curtain to reveal a world of healthy, simple, and sumptuous recipes. First shown on public television, this special two-disc edition contains...