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Earth Girls Are Easy, the cult classic, debuts in high-def. It is just one of the many titles librarians might want to add to their AV order list this month. 

A documentary about an art town showcases the transformative process of creativity, plus more true stories for the month.

Xavier Giannoli’s multiple-César-winning adaptation of Balzac’s marathon novel will earn the attention of literary mavens and is just one of the foreign & indie picks this month.

Drama, dramedy, and comedy are in store for viewers this month with winning picks such as Exotica, The Duke, and I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing. 

From Augmented, about the attempt to link the brain to robotic limbs, to The Beatles: Get Back, an intimate and lyrical insider look at the band, these are documentaries to dig into this month. 

Don't miss the essential The U.S. and the Holocaust from Ken Burns or several newly restored gems, including Lost Highway directed by David Lynch and The Rainmaker from Joseph Anthony. 

Ten new and classic films and TV shows now available on DVD and Blu-ray.

LJ’s documentary film reviewer picks four intriguing works, now available on DVD/Blu-ray.

LJ's film columnist picks the month's top indie and foreign films, now available on DVD and Blu-ray.