Are you a documentary buff? If so, come and check out the collection at New Westminster Public Library. We’ve got a great selection of non-fiction films and television series that span topics such as nature, politics, history, crime, popular culture and more.
Here’s a selection of some recent DVD releases that have been added to the library’s collection.
Blue Planet II (2017) is the long-awaited second season to the original 2001 BBC documentary series about marine life and ocean habitats. This new season has seven episodes, each focusing on a different aspect of our oceans.
Are you a science bug? If so, here are two titles to try: CERN (2018) offers a look inside Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire, also known as the European Organization for Nuclear Research. CERN is the home of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, including the world’s most powerful particle accelerator – the Large Hadron Collider.
Hedy Lamarr (1914 to 2000) was an iconic actress of American cinema from the ’40s and ’50s. What not everyone knows is that she was also a notable inventor and created a method of jamming radio-controlled torpedoes using spread spectrum technology. Her fascinating life story is told in the documentary Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017).
If you’re in the mood for some nostalgia, we have some documentaries that may stir up some childhood memories. Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators (2017) offers a biographical look at Hans and Margaret Rey and the lovable monkey they created.
44 Pages features the long-running Highlights Magazine on its 70th anniversary and also looks into the state of children’s magazine publication today.
And don’t forget to see what documentaries are available from the library’s online streaming service,IndieFlix.
It provides access to more than 7,000 titles, including documentary films, free for New Westminster residents with a library card. For more information or other film suggestions, visit the library in person, email [email protected] or call 604-527-4666.
