Harvey Fierstein
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 383 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A revealing, poignant, and hilarious memoir from the cultural icon, gay rights activist, and four-time Tony Award winner. Harvey Fierstein's stellar career has taken him from Broadway to Hollywood and back. He's received accolades and awards for acting-Hairspray, Fiddler, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day-and writing: La Cage Aux Folle, Torch Song Trilogy (for which he also won a Tony for acting) and Kinky Boots. But while he is widely known as one...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 cm x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Elmer the duck is teased because he is different, but he proves himself by not only surviving the winter, but also saving his Papa.
5) Mulan
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Special ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Clever Mulan proves her worth outside of her tradition-bound society when, diguised as the male soldier, "Ping", she bravely takes her father's place in the Imperial Army. Helped by her funny guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-kee, Mulan strives to earn the respect of her fellow warriors and her courageous Captain Shang. Mulan's adventures lead to a climatic battle atop the Imperial Palace, where her family's honor and the fate of...
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Originally a play, this on-screen adaption portrays a homosexual jewish man who goes through the same struggles of love, jealousy, and self-doubt that affect every human being.
Author
Publisher
Masterworks Broadway
Pub. Date
cp2013
Physical Desc
1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story and based on the Miramax motion picture written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots features a warm and witty book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Hairspray, Newsies) and a richly diverse musical score from Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper in her stunning theatrical debut.
11) Mrs. Doubtfire
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Daniel Hillard is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
12) Mulan: Mulan II
Series
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
c2013
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (167 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mulan: Mulan is a young Chinese woman who breaks tradition and joins the Imperial army, accompanied by a her guardian dragon, Mushu, to battle an invading army. Mulan 2: Mulan and Shang are engaged to be married and must journey to a distant city in a valiant quest to save their beloved empire.
13) Kinky boots
Publisher
Liberator Films, MVD Visual
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Factory owner Charlie is struggling to save his family business, and Lola is an entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. These unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos! But in the end, their biggest achievement is their friendship.
Publisher
New Yorker Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
Full Screen. 20th anniversary collector's ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Documents the life, career, and assassination of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person elected to public office in San Francisco. Milk was shot to death, along with mayor George Moscone, by city supervisor Dan White on Nov. 22, 1978; White was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and was paroled in 1985. Examines Milk's life leading up to his assassination, his successful efforts to politically represent San Francisco's gay community, and the city's...
15) Independence day
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. At first thought to be meteors, the United States military suspect that a number of enormous alien spacecraft are on a collision course with Earth. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less...
16) Bros
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Collector's edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Bobby is a struggling podcast host who hates commitement. That all changes when he meets Aaron, a detached lawyer who likes to play the field. Repeatedly drawn to each other, both men begin to show their vulnerable sides as their undeniable attraction turns into something resembling a commitment.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (216 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mrs. Doubtfire: Daniel Hillard is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
Mr. Mom: Michael Keaton plays a harried househusband...
18) Duplex
Language
English
Description
In terms of living the American Dream, Alex and Nancy have it pretty good. They're a young, vibrant couple in New York City with bright futures ahead of them. But one thing is missing: a home of their own. But their new home comes with one feature they didn't expect: an upstairs rent-controlled tenant, Mrs. Connelly, who isn't quite as easy going or frail as Alex and Nancy originally anticipated. As their blissful life begins to seriously fray around...
Author
Publisher
Ghostlight Records
Pub. Date
p2012
Physical Desc
1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The cast recording features the musical's score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman. The stage version introduces new songs while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film.
20) Independence day
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Blu-ray edition.
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray disc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. At first thought to be meteors, the United States military suspect that a number of enormous alien spacecraft are on a collision course with Earth. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less...
