Video-taped on location in Mexico and South Texas, this documentary looks at the operation of The Turtle Camp, which is the only known mass nesting site of the endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle. From the turtle's arrival, to nesting, guarding, and hatching, this program illustrates the struggle for survival of a species that once numbered in the millions.

Running Time: 57min
$19.95

The Mexican-American War (1846-48) changed America in many ways. It was not only the first time the U.S. soldiers had fought on foreign soil, but at the end of the war, the country acquired half of Mexico's territory. Palo Alto, located near Brownsville, Texas, was the site of the first battle of this war. Many military firsts were associated with this battle, including: the first success of West Point graduates, ensuring the preservation of the academy; explosive and canister field artillery rounds were first introduced; steamboats and railroads were first used as a major military supply line; George Wilkins Kendall became the first war correspondent via telegraphed reports; and Samuel Colt's revolving weapon system was first accepted.

Running Time: 27min
$16.95

This oral documentary, first broadcasted on public television around the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, recalls December 7, 1941 in the words and recollections of those, both Japanese and American, who lived through it. Archival film, photographs and original artwork illustrate this emotional story of death, destruction and heroism.

Running Time: 57min
$21.95

Along the U.S. border with Mexico and within Mexico's interior, there is a custom of placing crosses along the roadside where people have died and the practice is migrating north. This half-hour documentary, which was broadcasted on public television, was taped on location in South Texas and Mexico. The program looks at the history of this custom and its current practice.

Running Time: 27min
$16.95

Hosted by western historian and author Charles Robinson III, this half-hour documentary recalls the vigilantes, lynching, ladies of "easy virtue", buffalo hunting, gambling, posses and lawmen who were as bad as the outlaws. Video-taped on location near Abilene, Texas, this program looks at what has been termed "one of the meanest towns of the west".

Running Time: 27min
$16.95

The history of Fort Brown has been long and colorful. Established in the beginning of the Mexican-American War, Fort Brown is located at the southernmost tip of Texas where the Lone Star State, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mexican border meet. This fort has been a crossroads for many famous and infamous historical figures. The 124th calvary was the last mounted calvary in the Army and the last to be stationed at Fort Brown. In 1944, the 124th calvary was ordered overseas to battle the Japanese. Dismounted, the 124th joined other combat units to form the famous Mars Task Force to gain control of the Burma Road. This classic oral history documentary was first broadcasted on public television in 1996.

Running Time: 57min
$21.95

During World War II, for the first time ever, Mexico joined the U.S. and her allies in a military alliance. From this union came a little known unit of Mexican fighter pilots, "Squadron 201", that were attached to the U.S. Air Force and fought and died in the Pacific theater. This special documentary program relives the dramatic story of the unit. The rememberances of the surviving pilots, those who trained them, and others are brought to life with archival video, photographs, personal memorabilia, and oroginal artwork.  In all, the 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron took part in 50 missions and flew 29 sorties. Seven of the 32 active pilots were lost. Following the war, they returned to Mexico as heroes.

Running Time: 56min
$19.95

The cowboy boot has traditionally and historically carried with it the romance and mystique of the American cowboy himself. This half-hour documentary looks at the birth of the cowboy boot, as well as the American cowboy, and tracks the changes in each. What was developed as a piece of working gear has now evolved into a fashion statement. This has caused modern investors to open "boot factories" which threatens the custom-designed boot makers' livelihood.

Running Time: 27min
$16.95