Ashley C. Ford
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English
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"One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the ever looming absence of her incarcerated father and the path we must take to both honor and overcome our origins. For as long as she could remember, Ashley has put her father on a pedestal. Despite having only vague memories of seeing him face-to-face, she believes he's the only person in the entire world who...
2) Speak
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English
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A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school.
3) Vinyl nation
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English
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In the midst of a digital music era, this documentary captures the unexpected revival of vinyl records, celebrating the passion of collectors, record store owners, and musicians. Through intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the vinyl industry, it explores how this nostalgic medium has reclaimed its place in music history. The documentary dives into the unique cultural impact of vinyl, highlighting its influence on music consumption...
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English
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Sixteen innovators, creatives, and thought leaders—Austin Channing Brown, Sue Monk Kidd, and Luvvie Ajayi Jones, among others—share intimate stories of uncovering beauty and potential through moments of fear, loss, heartbreak, and uncertainty.
Over the course of four years, the traveling love rally called Together Live brought together diverse storytellers for epic evenings of laughter, music, and hard-won wisdom to huge...
Over the course of four years, the traveling love rally called Together Live brought together diverse storytellers for epic evenings of laughter, music, and hard-won wisdom to huge...