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It was thousands of years ago that nature began the slow work of creation. Glaciers slashed into the landscape, carving out a small, mountainous piece of land along the coast of what would one day be Maine. That island -- a place of dazzling and unique beauty - would eventually be called Mount Desert. In the early twentieth century, men and women of foresight and dedication began the process of preserving this wonder of nature. Their efforts would culminate in the creation of Acadia National...

Many visitors see Maine's Acadia National Park from the ground or from the sea. Many more see Acadia from on high, perched atop one of Mount Desert Island's numerous mountains. But now, for the first time, you will have a chance to see Acadia from a bird's eye view. Swooping between mountains, down valleys and over rocky shorelines, "Over Acadia" uses helicopter-mounted cameras to capture the breathtaking sights of this extraordinary place. No matter where in the world you may be, this...

It is one of America's most diverse, yet compact, national parks. It is a place of rocky shorelines, deep forests and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast, and from its founding in the early twentieth century, the beauty of Maine's Acadia National Park has entranced generations of visitors. Hosted by Jack Perkins (of A&E's "Biography" series), this documentary is a look at one of America's favorite destinations, and a tribute to the men and women who keep and preserve it. Featuring...

They are the workhorses of the U.S. Navy. Fast, versatile and heavily armed, destroyers have been the backbone of U.S. naval operations since the early 20th century when the USS Bainbridge -- the nation's first "torpedo boat destroyer" -- was commissioned. Narrated by Jack Webb ("Dragnet"), this vintage documentary traces the evolving role of the destroyer in the U.S. fleet, showing how this tough and infinitely adaptable class of ship still plays an essential role in America's naval...

These two classic documentaries tell the story of Maine's lighthouses and how these ageless towers continue to cast such mystical spells after centuries of use. Portland Head Light, Matinicus, Little River, Nubble, and many others -- these are their stories. Here are the tales of the lights themselves, and those of the people who called the light stations their homes. Their stories will allow you to become enchanted by the magical spirit of the lights.

Produced by the Marine Corps in 1967, this vintage recruitment and informational film documents the intensive planning and preparation that goes into launching an amphibious exercise, as well as the different military occupational specialties that are needed to pull off any large operation. From aerial reconnaissance pilots to forward air controllers and electronics specialists, "Landing at Red Beach One" shows how the United States Marine Corps brings together men of many different talents...

It is one of America's most diverse, yet compact, national parks. It is a place of rocky shorelines, deep forests and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast, and from its founding in the early twentieth century, the beauty of Maine's Acadia National Park has entranced generations of visitors. Hosted by Jack Perkins (of A&E's "Biography" series), this documentary is a look at one of America's favorite destinations, and a tribute to the men and women who keep and preserve it. Featuring...

On January 23rd, 1968, units of the North Korean Navy seized the USS Pueblo, an intelligence gathering ship operating in international waters off the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula. With the ship and its crew in their custody, the North Koreans proceeded to milk the incident for every ounce of propaganda value, producing dubious evidence to show that the Pueblo had repeatedly violated North Korea's territorial sovereignty. "The Pueblo Incident: Analysis of the North Korean Evidence" was...

Produced during the early days of the Vietnam War, this vintage informational film profiles efforts by the U.S. Marine Corps to combat the Vietcong insurgency with a mixture of military offensives and civic action programs aimed at helping Vietnamese civilians, who had lived for years under the shadow of communist terrorism. Focusing on the village of Song C m Bi n, "The Full Blade" chronicles Operation Golden Fleece, a 1965 action by the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. Part combat action and part...

Though often neglected in favor of the world famous sights of the coast, the northern regions of Maine are nonetheless places of spectacular and untamed beauty. It is here that one can find some of the most remote land in the continental United States, where human settlements are given numbers instead of names, and where populations number in the dozens or less. The scenery is gorgeous, but inaccessible to all but the heartiest explorers willing to venture down dirt logging roads or hike up...

Discover the life and legacy of one of America's greatest historians in "Reflections: Samuel Eliot Morison". A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Rear Admiral Morison (1887-1976) wrote works that ranged from the official history of U.S. naval operations in World War II to comprehensive volumes that retraced the voyages of Columbus and Magellan. Filmed during the last year of his life, this candid documentary portrait is Morison's story in his own words, as he traces his journey from a young...

An unplanned road trip turns into a weekend of romantic escapades in this charming indie drama. When New York City dancer Lulu receives an e-mail from high school friend Duffy, she makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to pay her old pal a visit. Taking her gay friend Fred along for the trip, the two drive from New York to Portland, Maine, where the surprised Duffy welcomes them into her home. In the days that follow all three of them make unplanned connections and find unexpected romances, even...