On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema captures the sounds and images of a nearly-forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created ârace moviesâ exclusively for black audiences.
The best of these films attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com AMS Pictures is proud to showcase Girl Meets Gown a one-hour, original WEtv weekly series that follows the emotional roller coaster search for the perfect wedding dress.Shot in and around the bridal emporium Stardust Celebrations, based right here in North Texas, and featuring dozens of the most unique and compelling brides-to-be who depict the devoted and often delirious quest for the perfect dress.
7 x 60-minute episodes in HD
A Colored Life: The Herb Jeffries Story is an honest, entertaining, and often humorous look at a charismatic personality who used his light complexion to surviveâand thriveâin both the black and white worlds.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema captures the sounds and images of a nearly-forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created ârace moviesâ exclusively for black audiences.
The best of these films attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com AMS Pictures is proud to showcase Girl Meets Gown a one-hour, original WEtv weekly series that follows the emotional roller coaster search for the perfect wedding dress.Shot in and around the bridal emporium Stardust Celebrations, based right here in North Texas, and featuring dozens of the most unique and compelling brides-to-be who depict the devoted and often delirious quest for the perfect dress.
7 x 60-minute episodes in HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Rising from near-servitude in the years following the Civil War, Pullman Porters became the backbone of the rail industry and ambassadors of culture between the worlds of privileged whites and the black community. The era of the Pullman Porters, which begins at the abolition of slavery and ends when Pullman ceased its sleeping car service in 1969, encapsulates the evolution of African-Americans from post-slavery disenfranchisement to full participation in the social, economic and political fabric of America.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Natural Companions is an informative and entertaining look at how we can enrich the mental, physical and emotional lives of our animal companions through a natural approach to pet wellness. Hosted by Amy Rosenthal with Jeff Plunk, each episode features heartwarming stories about pets who have experienced remarkable recovery from disease, injury, and neglect through holistic practices and loving care, exploring the lasting bonds between humans and their beloved animal companions. The series appears weekly on Veria TV.
26 x 30-minute episodes in HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com AMS Pictures is proud to present I Am Alive: Nando Parradoâs Story, a captivating documentary that for the first time ever comprehensively chronicles the tragedy of Uruguayan Flight 571 and its aftermath through the eyes of survivor and hero Nando Parrado.
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Resurrecting Moton Field captures the beginning to what we now call the Tuskegee Experience, chronicling early days of black aviation, and then bringing this light into the 21st Century with the deeds of todayâs flyers. It is the second part of a three part series celebrating the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Flying for Freedom uncovers the personal stories and fading memories of some of the few remaining âTuskegee Airmen,â African American pilots, mechanics, and servicemen who served valiantly in World War II, only to return home to a beloved country that yet refused to treat them as equals. Flying for Freedom is the first in a 3 part series of documentaries covering the Tuskegee Airmenâs important contribution to the war.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com The Good Fight chronicles Farmerâs life from his earliest days as a âGreat Debaterâ at Wiley College to his legacy teaching a new generation of students about the movement that shaped a country.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
A Colored Life: The Herb Jeffries Story is an honest, entertaining, and often humorous look at a charismatic personality who used his light complexion to surviveâand thriveâin both the black and white worlds.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Woman Driver: The Katherine Legge Story takes us on a roller-coaster ride through the trials and tribulations of Katherine Leggeâs journey to become the first female race car driver in the Champ Car World Series of Racing, taking us from her humble beginnings through the grueling mental and physical challenges of proving herself in a male-dominated sport.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Told through the gripping personal stories of a dozen people who underwent electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression and bipolar disorder (including former Massachusetts First Lady Kitty Dukakis), Shock explores the myths and realities behind one of the most contentious medical treatments in history.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Stop the Presses examines the threat posed to democracy by the slashing of jobs and other resources at American newspapers. With readers and advertisers flocking to the Internet and stockholders demanding ever-increasing profits, the future of print journalismâs crucial role as chief public watchdog is under assault. Top editors, reporters, media critics and journalism professors discuss how newspapers got into this situation and how âdead-treeâ newspapers might remake themselves for the online age.
Available for U.S and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Woman Driver: The Katherine Legge Story takes us on a roller-coaster ride through the trials and tribulations of Katherine Leggeâs journey to become the first female race car driver in the Champ Car World Series of Racing, taking us from her humble beginnings through the grueling mental and physical challenges of proving herself in a male-dominated sport.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Enhance weight loss and help your body run more efficiently with Kurt Johnsen, host of Yoga For Life, on Veria TV. Yoga for Life is a daily, one-hour, exercise class where body transformation is only a side effect to its wellness and lifestyle benefits. Too tired to work-out? Kurt shares which foods boost energy. Too busy? Learn yoga techniques you can practice in your car. Out of shape? Yoga for Life offers modifications for every fitness level. Thereâs no mystery, pretense and eccentricity in this class. Just strength, instruction and a sense of humor. This is real yoga, for real people with real lives. Catch Yoga for Life on Veria TV nationally as well as a variety of networks internationally.
40 x 60-minute episodes in HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Host Karon Karter helps transform bodies, and lives, by breaking down the Pilates method into fun, easy-to-follow instruction. Aimed at the busy man and woman, Pilates: From the Inside Out is a calmer alternative to heart-pounding cardio workouts, but with just as much sweat and better results. Itâs a technique-oriented series, without the pretense that can intimidate and alienate exercise novices. New-comers and seasoned exercisers learn how to strengthen their core, tone their muscles and obtain that lean, sought-after Pilates body. Pilates from the Inside Out airs daily on Veria TV.
40 x 60-minute episodes in HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Told through the gripping personal stories of a dozen people who underwent electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression and bipolar disorder (including former Massachusetts First Lady Kitty Dukakis), Shock explores the myths and realities behind one of the most contentious medical treatments in history.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Stop the Presses examines the threat posed to democracy by the slashing of jobs and other resources at American newspapers. With readers and advertisers flocking to the Internet and stockholders demanding ever-increasing profits, the future of print journalismâs crucial role as chief public watchdog is under assault. Top editors, reporters, media critics and journalism professors discuss how newspapers got into this situation and how âdead-treeâ newspapers might remake themselves for the online age.
Available for U.S and international distribution
60 Minutes â HD
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College tells the inspiring true story of the 1935 Wiley College debate team. Under the tutelage of their dynamic coach, Melvin B. Tolson, three young debaters from a small black college in the Jim Crow South managed, against all odds, to defeat the all-white reigning national championship team. Their stunning achievement shattered racial stereotypes and earned them the lasting respect of their peers⦠and the nation.
Available for U.S. and international distribution
60 Minutes
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Race Car Driver, seasons I & II, takes you on a spin through the adrenaline-fueled world of the Champ Car World Series as 19 fiercely determined drivers battle for the season championship on world class racetracks across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Australia. The pressure is on, and when the dust settles, only one team can claim the ultimate prize â The Vanderbilt Cup.
26 x 30 minute episodes
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com The Power of Harmony, through the personal experiences of a gay menâs chorus, takes an intimate look at controversial issues of the day: coming out and gay marriage, religious views on homosexuality, and gay adoption.
On a project that I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com Portrait of Abuse: An American Epidemic is a compelling and revealing story that not only raises our social awareness of the far reaching effects and cycles of domestic violence, but it digs into the psyche of both victim and the abuser.
On a project I've been working on at AMS Pictures, http://op.amspictures.com, Bodacious Boots takes a broad look at the art, history, and culture of the Western cowboy boot, and explores the qualities that elevate this humble piece of functional footwear into an object dâart and quintessentially American icon. This high-spirited ode to the cowboy boot contains interviews with boot makers, collectors and aficionados like country music singer Lyle Lovett, model/actress Kelly LeBrock, radio personality/author Dr. Laura, celebrity chef Dean Fearing, quirky politician Kinky Friedman and cameo appearance by a legendary Hollywood director!
On a project that I'm working on at AMS Pictures, The Art of Living Gallery on Veria explores the visually compelling and fascinating healing effects stimulated by the creative process of both art and music. Inspiring and remarkable accounts reveal the amazing effect that artistic expression has upon the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people coping with a wide range of health conditions. The Art of Living Gallery combines the beauty of the arts with hope and inspiration. Enjoy The Art of Living Gallery on Veria TV.