In 1801, Robert Richard Randall, a dying sea captain with no heirs, summoned his friend Alexander Hamilton to advise him how to dispose of the sizable fortune he had amassed. Hamilton, as the story goes, suggested that what Randall had gained from the sea should be returned to the sea. And so Randall bequeathed the bulk of his large estate to the formation of "an Asylum, or Marine Hospital, to be called 'Sailor's Snug Harbor' for the purpose of maintaining and supporting aged, decrepit and worn-out sailors." Snug Harbor grew rapidly and flourished, fueled by rents from the Randall estate at Washington Square in Manhattan. But in the 1930's, the rents sank with the Depression, and the Harbor fell into disrepair. By 1940, the stunning Greek Revival architecture had yellowed and crumbled, as if in empathy with the old sailors inside.

Near the grounds of the Harbor, down a long, shaded dirt road, is "Monkey Hill," the cemetery which was the final stop for most all of the sailors who came to the Harbor. Indeed, one could virtually add up all the previous residents by counting gravestones. Curiously, however, in the early 1940's the enrollment of the Harbor fell sharply, while the number of deaths remained constant. Men were leaving the Harbor in order to join the war effort on merchant ships. There were, it seems, several old seamen who considered themselves to young to die. Who must have been the first to go?

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Picture yourself on the edge of civilization in days long past. As an explorer preparing for a long expedition, you'd be looking for guides, equipment, maps, rafts, and food.Flash forward to today. Oztrek prepares visitors from around the world for a modern day expedition. This unique attraction guides you through a series of multi-sensory experiences, using cutting edge technology and effects to feature the land of Oz.
First, journey through time on a 3 dimension audio history of expedition in Australia, from Aboriginal peoples to Captain Cook; Burke and Wills to the Gold Rush... Briefing chambers are next - four magical theatre shows that tell you something about the great continent you are about to explore. Each chamber holds unexpected effects and dazzling miniature sets... Then through a mystical passageway to the high tech Expedition Chamber. Here, your guide leads you through a virtual expedition across Australia. Motion simulation, dazzling special effects, and stunning visual images on three giant screens combine to create the illusion of actually being there. Visit the Oztrek website, or...

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An elite Army unit uses subterfuge to test the defenses of our own military installations. The softness they find becomes a political weapon that is wielded by both parties in their pursuit of the ultimate political goal.

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The story of the "day that will live in infamy" is told in the context of historical and cultural sensitivity. Historical footage, survivor interviews, and historians are brought together to accurately recount the events that brought the US into WWII in this full length documentary.

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A man's average lunch in an average diner is interrupted by his overactive imagination. As lunch is served, he becomes obsessed with images of where everything comes from and, understandably, loses his appetite. Running time approximately 14 minutes.

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