Focus on the Family Presents Auto-B-Good: Blazing the Trail

• Focus on the Family
• Auto-B-Good
• Animated
• Family Values
• Dove Family Approved

Dramatization of the turbulent life of Bob Crane, popular for his role in the television program Hogan's heroes.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 3-JUL-2007
Media Type: DVDAuto Focus captures the scandalous private life of Bob Crane, star of the German P.O.W. camp sitcom Hogan's Heroes. Greg Kinnear plays the affable comic actor, who nursed an obsession with sex--pornography, strippers, swinging, domination, and especially the videotaping of his own sexual exploits. His behavior led to the downfall of two marriages and enmeshed Crane in a strangely symbiotic relationship with a video equipment salesman named John Carpenter (Willem Dafoe); Carpenter provided the technology, and Crane (through the power of his f! ame) provided the girls. Their friendship ultimately wore thin and may have led to Crane's gruesome death. Auto Focus is a lot like an episode of Behind the Music, but with sex in the place of the usual downfall-causing drugs; though elegantly filmed, it doesn't delve too deeply into Crane's joy, and so never gets a genuine feel for his pain either. --Bret FetzerAuto Focus features a dazzling array of self-portraits by seventy-five of the world’s foremost contemporary photographers. Photography writer and curator Susan Bright provides a clear guide through this significant and dynamic genre, showing how issues of identityâ€"whether national, sexual, racial, personal, or artisticâ€"are key to understanding the work of many of today’s leading photographers.

This lavishly illustrated, accessible survey is organized into five thematic chapters: diaristic and autobiographical images; pictures of the body; the use of masks and masquer! ade; the return to studio portraiture and the photographic alb! um; and performance, both public and private. An informative illustrated introduction explains the history of the photographic self-portrait from the 1840s to the late twentieth century, providing an invaluable context for the recent surge in artists’ images of themselves.

From intimate images of introspection and those that consciously challenge notions of ethnicity and sexuality to dramatic, stylized photographs of dreamlike scenarios, Auto Focus shows how one of the longest-established artistic genres continues to fascinate artists today.The national bestselling author of Zodiac and Zodiac Umasked "will keep readers turning the pages" (Detroit Free Press) with the unsolved murder of Bob Crane, star of TV's "Hogan's Heroes." Seven years after the show's cancellation, Crane was found strangled and bludgeoned to death, his nude corpse surrounded by pornographic snapshots of himself with numerous women, homemade videotapes of the actor's S&M orgies-and f! ew clues to the killer's identity.Focus on the Family(R) Presents "Auto-B-Good: Fuel for the Finish (The Classics, Volume 1)." Welcome to the city of Auto, where cars and trucks come to life through captivating, Emmy(R) winning animation. Join Johnny, Izzi, EJ, Cali and friends in three brand-new adventures, as they drive on the road of fun, excitement and wonder. Along the way, everyone will learn valuable lessons that will last a lifetime! "Friends in High Places" (Thankfulness) - Izzi is feeling blue. Although she appreciates the help from her friends, Izzi wishes she could do things for herself. A mishap at the talent show might prove the perfect opportunity to shine! She discovers everything is built for a purpose! "The Secret of Success" (Perseverance) - Ah, Spring Break! And everyone is lounging around--until Franklin encourages them to try something new. But setting goals is easier than achieving them, and will they have the perseverance to keep going? "Friends to t! he Rescue" (Confidence) - EJ makes a series of sporting errors! and exp eriences a loss of confidence. His good friend Johnny, with the help of Professor's inventions, brings EJ's confidence back in line. Plus 3 Brand NEW Music Videos and a BONUS EPIDOSE: "Heavenly Event" (Generosity)!Auto Focus captures the scandalous private life of Bob Crane, star of the German P.O.W. camp sitcom Hogan's Heroes. Greg Kinnear plays the affable comic actor, who nursed an obsession with sex--pornography, strippers, swinging, domination, and especially the videotaping of his own sexual exploits. His behavior led to the downfall of two marriages and enmeshed Crane in a strangely symbiotic relationship with a video equipment salesman named John Carpenter (Willem Dafoe); Carpenter provided the technology, and Crane (through the power of his fame) provided the girls. Their friendship ultimately wore thin and may have led to Crane's gruesome death. Auto Focus is a lot like an episode of Behind the Music, but with sex in the place ! of the usual downfall-causing drugs; though elegantly filmed, it doesn't delve too deeply into Crane's joy, and so never gets a genuine feel for his pain either. --Bret FetzerCovers all U.S. and Canadian models of Ford Focus.Focus on the Family(R) Presents "Auto-B-Good: Blazing the Trail." Welcome to the city of Auto, where cars and trucks come to life through captivating, Emmy(R) winning animation. Join Johnny, Izzi, EJ, Cali and friends in three brand-new adventures, as they drive on the road of fun, excitement and wonder. Along the way, everyone will learn valuable lessons that will last a lifetime! "Breaking New Ground" - Breaking world records is fun, but when EJ gets hurt, Johnny's the only one laughing. Sometimes the only way to feel someone else's pain is to experience some yourself. "Level 39" - Johnny flips for the latest video game while EJ stuffs himself on a new snack. Can they control their cravings before their cravings control them? "Western Hero" ! - When EJ and Friends get a chance to meet their favorite TV w! estern h ero, they're disappointed to find this cowboy cowering behind the real heroes. Plus 3 Brand NEW Music Videos and a BONUS EPIDOSE: "Road Rage!"