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These DVDs were released this week:

"National Treasure: Book of Secrets"

Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Ben Gates in this $200 million box office hit. This time, along with his father and others, Ben has to clear his great-great grandfather's name in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. In the style of Indiana Jones, Gates goes to famous sites in America and around the world searching for clues and the lost city made of gold. It's a fun-filled action, adventure with chases and excitement that the whole family will enjoy.

"George Romero's Diary of the Dead"

A group of college students are making a horror film in the woods, when they come upon zombies wreaking havoc. They decide to document every moment with their shaky cameras and put it on the internet. The zombies are relentless in their pursuit of humans, and the group that goes after them is awesome. Romero has mixed horror with satire in one of his best films.

"Color of Freedom"

In 1968, prison guard James Gregory (Joseph Fiennes) is assigned to Robben Island to keep watch on prisoner Nelson Mandela (Dennis Haysbert). Because he speaks Xhosa, he is asked to listen to what is being said and to censor letters. Gregory believes in Apartheid, but over the course of twenty years with Mandela, changes his beliefs and supports his gentle and intelligent friend. It is a well-written and acted film that will move you.

"Route 66: Complete First Season"

Included are all thirty episodes in its original aspect ratio. The show developed a loyal audience, and was one of the best dramas of the 1960s. Martin Milner and George Maharis starred with their Corvette on trips that took them and many guest stars down "Route 66."

Available next week

• "All Hat"

• "Cleaner"

• "Grace is Gone"

• "Holocaust: Anniversary Edition"

• "Rambo"

• "The Air I Breathe"

• "The Take"

• "The Walker"

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