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1) Ballast
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 96 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A double prize winner at the Sundance Film Festival and one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2008, Ballast is a stunningly evocative story of personal catastrophe and communal redemption. In the cold winter light of the Mississippi Delta, three lonely people stumble under the weight of a shared tragedy. Lawrence (Micheal J. Smith, Sr. ) is paralyzed with grief after the loss of his twin brother. Twelve-year-old James (Jimmyron Ross) drifts...
2) Lolo
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (99 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A surprising and dark romantic comedy from acclaimed actress Julie Deply (Before Sunset), follows Violette (Delpy), a forty year-old workaholic in the fashion industry who goes on a spa retreat and falls for a local computer geek, Jean-Rene. But this new romance is threatened by Violette's spoiled teenage son, Lolo, who plots to ruin the relationship.
3) The babadook
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (93 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Amelia is a single mother plagued by the violent death of her husband. When a disturbing storybook called Mister Babadook turns up at her house, she is forced to battle with her son's deep seated fear of a monster. Soon she discovers a sinister presence all around her.
Publisher
A24
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a Brookyln comedian (Jenny Slate) gets dumped and fired, she has a one-night stand and ends up pregnant -- just in time for the worst/best Valentine's day of her life. Nominated for Best First Feature and Best Female Lead at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards**. Winner of the Red Crown Producer's Award at the **Sundance Film Festival**. "*Robespierre and company deserve high praise for tackling a story with such a difficult subject at its heart,...
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (107 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Intrigued by the food, she learns to make a multitude of sushi on her own. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender. Against all odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Arlen Faber is the reclusive author of 'Me and God,' a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers. His life collides with Elizabeth, a single mom raising her seven-year-old son, and Kris, a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both...
7) Amy
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
1998.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 105 min.): sd., color; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
9) Soccer mom
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (92 min) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a frazzled single mom causes an accident that puts her daughters soccer coach out of commission, she masquerades as the coach herself. Can she keep up the charade long enough to coach her daughter's team to regional finals?
Series
Language
English
Description
Abby O'Brien Winters returns to Chesapeake Shores when she receives a panicked phone call from her younger sister Jess, who has renovated the charming Inn at Eagle Point. The Maryland town her father built has many sad memories and Abby, thanks to her demanding career, divorce and young twin daughters, has not had time to spare. Saving the inn from foreclosure means dealing not only with her fractured family but also with Trace Riley, the man she...
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A woman divorced by her husband following the birth of their disabled daughter receives help and support from her mother, her baby-sitter, and her former brother-in-law.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
Remastered ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Married to a gangster at 15, widowed by the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, remarried to a playboy, forsaken, and left to raise her baby alone: Mary Donnell leads the kind of three-hanky life just made for a prestige '30s melodrama.
13) Good Deeds
Publisher
Lions Gate Films
Language
English
Description
A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds has always done what's expected of him, whether it's assuming the helm of his father's company, tolerating his brother's misbehavior at the office or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiance, Natalie. But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey, a down-on-her-luck single mother who works as a cleaning person in his office building. Outspoken, impulsive and proud,...
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence. The film combines elements of faith, country music, and stock car racing while paying tribute to those who serve in the United States Military.
Publisher
Entertainment One Films Canada
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Maggie is an uptight, single mother who, in an effort to reconnect with her troubled teen daughter Summer, takes her to the Tuscan village where she used to visit in her youth. There Maggie runs into her former lover Luca and his mother, Carmen. When Summer and Carmen impulsively steal Luca's car and race off to Rome, Maggie and Luca follow in close pursuit.
17) Puppy love
Publisher
Sonar Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When single mom Megan Nolan moves to a new town, she feels guilty for uprooting her ten-year-old daughter Caitlin. Megan decides to adopt a shelter pet for Caitlin. She immediately regrets her decision when Caitlin gravitates to the biggest, sloppiest dog in the pound, Jake. As Megan considers returning Jake, handsome ballplayer Ben shows up claiming Jake is his dog. Ben wants to take his dog and leave, until he sees that Caitlin loves Jake as much...
18) Fly away
Publisher
Flat Iron Film Co
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (3 pages)
Language
English
Description
A single mother struggles to cope and find peace for her teenage daughter, who suffers from severe autism.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mollie (Kirstie Alley) is a single working mom who's out to find the perfect father for her child. Her baby, Mikey, prefers James (John Travolta), a cab driver turned babysitter who has what it takes to make them both happy. But Mollie won't even consider James. It's going to take all the tricks a baby can think of to bring them together before it's too late in this baby's-eye view comedy.
Publisher
Weinstein Company
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Rosie is an older, divorced single mother who has had little luck in love. She finally finds a fitting companion in the form of Adam, a much younger man who is an actor on the TV show she's producing. As her relationship threatens to move beyond something simply physical, Rosie must deal with the not-so-easy reality of dating a younger man.
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