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FORWARD IN TIME
The Gold Medal winner of a National Mature Media Award and hosted by Academy Award winning
actress Mercedes Ruehl, the 54 minute FORWARD IN TIME profiles a variety of seniors in their 60s, 70s and 80s (including Emmy winning actress Doris Roberts and noted sculptor Bob Berks) who are examples of the potential for productive and creative aging in America upon retirement.This documentary is available on VHS or DVD-R
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OUR PARENTS, OURSELVES
Caregivers and anyone who has ever had to juggle their work and family responsibilities will want to watch this updated, but still relevant examination of the relationship between adult children and their parents. The 53 minute program will highlight the experiences of caregivers you can relate to, as well as showcasing practical ways to deal with these stressful emotional issues, as well as what the public and private sectors are doing to help. This documentary is available on VHS or DVD-R
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CIGARETTES & FRESH AIR
(for Nursing, Gerontology and Sociology Programs) Produced and directed by filmmaker Brian McDermott CIGARETTES & FRESH AIR is an outstanding example of compassionate filmmaking. Inside this fictional assisted living facility, we are introduced to familiar characters who are not easily lovable, but who earn our respect with their integrity. The film takes us to a place we don't want to go, one that makes us uncomfortable, but it's place where millions of American seniors do go: the institutionalized aging. CIGARETTES & FRESH AIR raises our reluctant sights to the reality of how many of us live and die in America, and maybe why we should care before we get there. The beauty of the cinematography helps us keep on looking, the subtext is gentle but firm, and the structure is irresistible. CIGARETTES & FRESH AIR is a film that as an educational tool will certainly promote discussion in nursing and gerontology settings. (DVD & VHS Price $179.95 S & H $8.95) Click to sample film
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FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS
(Criminal Justice & Sociology Programs) FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS is about a man convicted of murdering a wealthy elderly interior decorator with an injection of cleaning fluid. But did he do it? How do we know if any defendant has gotten a fair trial? Through this specific case, the legal system is examined to illustrate how it doesn't always work correctly. The documentary introduces the key players and their relationships, and then works through the police investigation, pre-trial issues, the trial, and the appeals process. Specific issues are raised about the respective roles and responsibilities of police as well as defense and prosecuting attorneys, about the rules of evidence, and about the decision-making process of judges at various stages in the appeals process. This is a case where many things appear to have gone wrong for the defendant. Through this exploration, questions are raised about the kinds of issues that need to be addressed in order to help insure that every defendant receives the fundamental fairness guaranteed by the Constitution.
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HIGH, FAST and WONDERFUL
A personal documentary from forensic psychologist/producer Maryanne Galvin that approaches faith from a Western Judeo-Christian angle minus the religious overtones, HIGH, FAST and WONDERFUL explores the personal cultural and spiritual ramifications of individuals seeking respite in some very unusual places from life's tragedies in an attempt to rekindle their faith. Tracking ministries serving "People On The Move," the film probes the hopes, fears and faith of a diverse flock who exist at that place where peril and pleasure intersect. Daredevil circus clowns, champion race car drivers and migrant workers reveal to Dr. Galvin that even the briefest encounter can inspire relief from life's ups and downs. HIGH, FAST and WONDERFUL prompts viewers to consider a rather unique perspective on building spiritual relationships and communities as a means to cope with many of life's most difficult challenges, including death, illness, separation from loved ones and social struggles. An interior as well as surface journey, the film also offers a compilation of intimate interviews, rare archival footage, animation, a still photo montage and a lively musical score.
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NOTHING WITHOUT YOU (2004)
Ted stood there in the 100 degree heat of the Nevada desert. He had NOTHING. No food. No water. No shelter. No clothes. He wanted to see if the extraordinary and temporary community known as Burning Man would not only help him survive a week in the harsh desert, but if they would interact with his "theme camp" on a much more complex level. What he got in return is a testament to the generosity of the human spirit. This remarkable experiment was called NOTHING WITHOUT YOU. The winner of three "Best Documentary" awards including the Jury prize at the Malibu Film Festival and the Audience Choice at the Artivist Film Festival in Hollywood, NOTHING WITHOUT YOU has been lauded for its boldness, sincerity, inspiration and humor. This unique documentary takes the audience on an amazing journey of vulnerability and will serve as a vital catalyst for classroom discussion (Brief Nudity/No Sex). (52 min. DVD-R & VHS Price $195.00 S&H $8.95) Click to sample film
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THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE
Produced by Dr. Maryanne Galvin in 2004, this lively documentary challenges many of the commonly held beliefs about female sexuality, gender roles, and relationships. According to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, this 52 minute educational and entertaining program features seven articulate, highly diverse women discussing marriage, celibacy, sexuality, sensuality, gender roles, beauty, sisterhood, community, intimacy and work. Ranging from a Generation X midwife to a 94 year old psychologist and sex therapist, the women profiled offer varied perspectives on the evolution of pleasure since the women's movement began over forty years ago. These women are not high profile activists, but real women whose lives have been affected by changes in our society. This documentary is available on VHS or DVD-R.
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SEMPER EADEM:
SEMPER EADEM: The Poisoning of Our Children (Nursing, Community Heath & Environmental Programs) Many people do not realize that lead poisoning has been a known health hazard for more than 2,000 years. It affects all aspects of human development and the damage is irreversible. Our children are the real victims. The cost is their future. As a society that values its children, this is a cost we can no longer afford to pay. Designed to be an educational resource for nursing, community health and environmental programs, SEMPER EADEM explores the affects of childhood lead poisoning and follows the efforts of the city of Rochester, New York to eradicate the epidemic by the year 2010.
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WHITE CANE AND WHEELS (2004)
How difficult would it be for a man with muscular dystrophy and a woman with retinitis pigmentosa to meet, fall in love and build a marriage that lasts 14 years and counting? For 40 years, Carmen was obsessed with becoming famous. She was a small theatre actress and talented dancer in spite of her disability. When she met Steven, she explains that Steven was the first person who she ever valued above her career. Steven’s muscular dystrophy increasingly limits his activities down to watching his beloved movies and listening to his music. It takes special effort to even so much as shave. But together, their personalities seem too large for their small apartment. Steven resents being stared at in public, and Carmen finds it endlessly frustrating running into obstacles. But their sense of humor, forgiveness, patience and understanding enable the soulmates to find happiness everyday.
(TRT 26 min. DVD Only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95) Click to sample film
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(NEW) THANATOS Rx:
THANATOS Rx: The Death Penalty Debate in America Produced in 2001 and revised in 2005 by producer and forensic psychologist, Dr. Maryanne Galvin, THANATOS Rx presents an even-handed, nonpartisan examination of the many facets of the death penalty debate in America today. The 59 minute documentary journeys goes beyond myopic sound bites and static polls to a deeply personal exploration of the debate. Interspersed with powerful and rare archival footage and original photographs are exclusive interviews with those most touched by Capital Punishment. Innocence, deterrence, retribution and closure for families of homicide victims are some the topics examined through the eyes of a "volunteer" on Federal Death Row and a murderer who narrowly escaped the electric chair in Massachusetts. Interviews with families of murder victims, District Attorneys and legal scholars at prestigious law schools, The Innocence Project and Amnesty International serve to illustrate the emotional complexities of the issue.(Price $195.00 S&H $8.95) Click to sample film
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SHOOTING STARS
Millions of people across the globe are HIV+, and the numbers continue to increase. Although treatments for AIDS have improved, there still is no cure for this devastating disease. Tragically, improved medications have created a false sense of security: risky sexual behaviors and consequent HIV infections are increasing, especially in young, urban populations, both straight and gay. Produced and directed by Roberta Pyzel, SHOOTING STARS is a lively and honest portrait of eight men in group therapy living with AIDS. With candidness and courage, humor and love for each other, the men in this group show us all the dimensions of AIDS at its deepest emotional/spiritual levels as well as its effects on basic day-to-day living. Powerful insights about living with a life-threatening illness give this film universal significance as well. It is as crucial today that AIDS and its real effects be taken seriously as it was in 1994 when the 8 men in this group were originally videotaped.
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LITTLE CRIMINALS (2002)
Produced and directed by David Graham Scott, a heroin addict himself for 20 years, LITTLE CRIMINALS follow the fortunes and misfortunes of a group of addicts in Glascow, Scotland throughout 2001. The documentary, which has been used extensively by addiction agencies and psychiatrists throughout the U.K. offers viewers a gritty, uncompromising look at the small, dark world of heroin addicts. Scott, an award-winning documentary director with numerous broadcast credits has a reputation for taking on the most uncompromising and hard-edged documentary projects anywhere in U.K. or abroad.
(64 min. DVD only Price $195.00 S&H $8.95)
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HARD TO BELIEVE (2004)
(For Psychology & Mental Health programs) A person's Spirituality (whether or not it involves religious beliefs) influences strongly how they see themselves in the world and society. It is now recognised that peoples' Spirituality is an area that mental health services may have ignored or overlooked in the past. Some staff feel out of their depth in this area, some see such beliefs as being symptoms of mental ill health, and some may feel that religious beliefs have harmed people. It is also the case that some people from Faith communities lack knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, even though there is evidence that spiritual well-being is an integral part of good mental health. A documentary about spirituality and mental health, HARD TO BELIEVE tells the story of three service users, how their Spirituality was perceived by mental health services, and the role that Spirituality has played as part of their recovery. Produced in the UK by Mind In Croydin -- a significant provider of mental health services -- HARD TO BELIEVE explores models of good practice in terms of how mental health services can work better to meet peoples' spiritual needs and also how faith communities can develop a better understanding of mental health problems and thus support people in their community who may be experiencing such difficulties. (55 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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VISIBLE MEMORIES (2004)
The issue of self-injury is surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. Such behaviour is often labelled as attention seeking or, mistakenly, as attempted suicide. Produced in the UK by Mind In Croydin -- a significant provider of mental health services -- VISIBLE MEMORIES allows people who self-injure to describe their experiences. They tell us some of the reasons why they self-injure and what approaches they find helpful or unhelpful. Setting self-injury in a more general context of self-harm, the film argues that such behaviour is a valid coping mechanism for dealing with internal emotional distress, and that consequently, the challenge for those who do not self-injure is to come to terms with their own feelings in relating to those who do. (27 min. DVD only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)
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WONDROUS HEALING (2004)
Students will have the opportunity to explore the power of belief and trance states on healing in a new documentary produced by Emily Edwards, professor in the Department of Broadcasting and Cinema at UNCG. The 55-minute film is a joint project between Edwards and Dr. Jim McClenon, a sociology professor at Elizabeth City State University. Edwards directed and produced the film, which was inspired by McClenon's book, also called “Wondrous Healing.” The documentary explores phenomena such as hypnotic and placebo effects, extrasensory perception and 'hallucinations of bereavement,' in which those who have lost loved ones have claimed the dead have visited them in the afterlife. More than 100 people were interviewed, including medical doctors and lawyers. "I hope this film helps people understand this important component to health," McClenon said. "It's more than surgery and taking drugs. There is a psychological component and it is linked to spirituality." (55 min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H 8.95)
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WHAT'S SO FUNNY? (2004)
(for Women's Studies & Nursing Programs) Produced & directed by Sandra Longo, WHAT'S SO FUNNY? is a documentary about a transformation of epic proportions. When Jessica Fischer moved to New york city in 2000 to pursue a career in entertainment, she weighed over 300 pounds. While this might be limiting to other aspiring actresses, Jessica was able to find a niche for herself in stand up comedy and began performing at clubs around the city. At the same time, Jessica began to seriously consider getting a gastric bypass in the hope of overcoming her lifelong battle with obesity. WHAT'S SO FUNNY? follows Jessica's difficult journey after the surgery. Not only does she lose the weight, she also loses her drive and ability to perform comedy, which she perceived as her ticket in the world of show business. So while the physical transformation is remarkable, Jessica's emotional challenges prove to be more life changing. (74 min. DVD only Price $189.95 S&H $8.95)
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YARD SALE (2006)
(For Anthropology & American Studies Programs)
A young couple, preparing for the birth of the first child, realizes that there is not enough space in their home for all of the new baby things they've ordered. What to do? Like thousands of American families every weekend, they decide to have a yard sale. But what to sell and what to keep? Produced and directed by Brad Barber, YARD SALE examines the eternal question: What's junk and really worth holding on to? (26 Min. DVD only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)
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FRANK, JEFFREY, BENJI & ME (2006)
(for Anthropology, Parenting & Aging Programs)
This personal documentary examines 4 generations of peace activists try to make peace where it's lacking the most: in their own family. Using his young son Benji's birthday party as motivation, Josh Wilkinson, the director of FRANK, JEFFREY, BENJI & ME brings together 4 generations of Wilkinson males for the first time. Then using interviews with his father and grandfather to provide the impetus, Wilkinson attempts to open lines of communication within his family that have been shut down for decades. (26 Min. DVD only Price $189.95 S&H $8.95)
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CASSADAGA
(For Religious Studies & Anthropology Programs)
Situated between Orlando and Daytona Beach, the town of Cassadaga, Florida is populated exclusively by mediums, healers and clairvoyants. The home of the Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Campmeeting Association, CASSADAGA is the oldest active spiritual community in the Southern U.S. In an environment reminiscent of the turn of the century, mediums speak to the spirits of the dead, healers practice the laying on of hands and clairvoyants use such tools as psychometry and aura readings to discern problems and offer solutions. Viewers will be introduced to practitioners who follow the American Indian path and worship the elements as a conduit to their ministry. You will meet people who make Angels and get a glimpse of the healing properties of these dolls. You will hear tales of reincarnation and top-secret information unintentionally breached by clairvoyants at Cassadaga, but more astounding, you will experience physical phenomena first hand when a group conducts a séance that is captured by a night-vision camera to witness spirit communication as never seen before. (48 Min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H $8.95)
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AS IS: A DOWNSIZED LIFE
(for Sociology, Psychology & Philosophy Programs)
A new documentary film from forensic psychologist Maryanne Galvin, the award-winning AS IS: A DOWNSIZED LIFE presents 4 gritty real accounts of the fallout of unemployment and displacement. The program is saved, however, from utter bleakness by the hope infused accounts of 5 others who have embraced voluntary economic simplicity for a variety of reasons. AS IS delves into themes of self-respect, honor and freedom, attainable for some through total disengagement from consumer society and others by losing everything and starting over. Former Disney artists, entertainers, physicians, monastic nuns, educators all dispossessed and challenging the axiomatic " more, more, more" with the idea that a well-lived life has less to do with more and more to do with better.
(75 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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PARTY (2005)
(for Asian-American Studies, Cultural Studies & Sociology Programs) A must-see documentary for both Asian and non-Asian students. PARTY explores modern Asia-America through the prism of New York's Asian party scene, where each week, thousands of young Asian-Americans receice e-mails for the weekend's parties which are held at mainstream ("White") venues. Going behind the scenes and documenting the lives and struggles of both the promoters and the partygoers, PARTY focuses on the closely-knit but vibrant Korean party scene, whose nerve center sits in Manhattan's Koreatown. Featuring narration by Columbia University professor Gary Okihiro, PARTY also examines the controversial "Tsunami Song" - highlighting the effect of the racially-charged song on the Asian party scene where hip-hop is the music of choice. A well-produced documentary, PARTY probes beneath the "safe space" exterior to reveal a honest mosaic of modern Asian-American life in between the parties. (87 min. Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH
(For Sociology, Psychology & Family Studies Programs)
Transracial adoption is one of the most contested issues in adoption. Should people be able to adopt children of another race? Produced by InFactuation Productions in the U.K.. LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH sets out to give it's audience first hand experience of what it is like to be transracially adopted by profiling three young adult adoptees all from different racial backgrounds with three different stories to tell.
(30 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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HISTORICAL DISASTERS:
HISTORICAL DISASTERS: BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006)
In 1910, over 10 million tons of coal were mined in the United Kingdom. The cost was the death of 344 men and boys at the Pretoria Pit near Bolton, England. At the time, it was britains's second biggest mining disaster. In HISTORICAL DISASTERS: BLACK CHRISTMAS, Reel vision films tells the harrowing story and looks at how mining safety has evolved up to present day. The documentary investigates why the disaster happened through inteviews with local experts, family members of those involved, computer graphic reconstruction and actual photographs of the terrible aftermath. As we know from the recent disasters in US and Canadian mines, these often unnecessary tragedies still happen today.
(52 Min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H $8.95)
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THE WISDOM YEARS (2006)
Produced by InFactuation in the UK, THE WISDOM YEARS breaks through the fear that people sometimes experience when they stop working and face the 20, 30 or even 40 years that lie before them. For many, retirement can be seen as the unwanted and sometimes frightening end of a neat structured life, which catapults them into the unknown. From the viewpoint of British Baby Boomers and young retirees, THE WISDOM YEARS portrays retirement as a transition in life - a move from middle to older age that can be viewed as a wonderful opportunity - a chance for people to finally take time for themselves and be productive in ways they've always wanted to.
(25 min. DVD only Price $195.00 S&H $8.95)
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THE APHRODITE PROJECT (2004)
What does it take to truly appreciate your life? THE APHRODITE PROJECT follows eight cancer patients/survivors as they are paired with professional artists to collaboratively create works of art that express their experiences with cancer. The film begins with the very first meeting of the participants to plan the project, and follows them to a gallery opening of completed works. In the process, everyone involved learns unexpected lessons about living life to the fullest. Through the experiences and art of the participants, the film captures the theme of living life to its fullest, and filling every day with joy.
(55 Min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H 8.95)
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GETTING OFF (2005)
(For Women's Studies, Human Sexuality & Psychology Programs)
A gut-wrenching confessional that mixes sex and emotional violence with insight and redemption, GETTING OFF is a remarkable film from Director Julie Lynch that explores the dark side of sexuality from a woman's perspective. Lynch, who abandoned a career on Wall Street to pursue a career in film, describes GETTING OFF as a psychological drama about what its like to be a woman who doesn't own her own body. The story of a rape survivor, GETTING OFF is both provocative and sensitive, as it exposes the truth about women's relationships to sex, to men, and to each other. "I think every female undergraduate should watch this [film]. After doing this for so many years, you come in contact with so many different victims. To me this just really captured it."--Capt. Bob Staehle, Operations Commander, University of South Florida Police Department/ Nudity, Adult Language & Violence
(83 min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H $8.95)
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SATANISM (2004)
(For Religious Studies & Sociology Programs) The end of the millennium crisis brought about many apocalyptic messengers that openly displayed their worship of forces classified as occult or dark before public opinion. But this type of cult has always existed. This documentary will revise the beliefs linked with Satanism. It also focuses our attention on sinister cases that occurred lately in which the cult of devil is related to violent crime. People who have escaped from satanic sects will offer also viewers impressive evidence on the existence of Satinism in the world today.
(54Min. DVD only. Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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REPLAY REVENGE (2006)
(For international Studies, Political Science & Psychology Programs)
Basil Khalil, an English-Irish-Israeli-Palestinian young filmmaker presents viewers with a tongue-in-cheek, entertaining and refreshing approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Targeting a [younger] audience that’s ignorant of the conflict, REPLAY REVENGE documents Basil journey from his home in Scotland to Israel and Palestine, where he was raised. As he drives around Israel and Palestine, Basil presents a very human point-of-view on the conflict, where people, victims and party-animals try to stay sane and away from the sense of revenge. Viewers are introduced to a variety of people trying to live ‘normal’ life, ignoring the war around them as they maintain a sense of humour within that bloody mess. while ever aware that terrorism is just round the corner. On his journey, Basil encounters a dead terrorist, a DJ, Israeli soldiers, a one-legged Palestinian, a frustrated politician and Israeli- Arab with large appetite for pork. While uncovering an ever-present urge for revenge, Basil learns about the true, yet cynical face of ‘terrorism’, as it shows on both sides. After leaving Israel and Palestine for the UK, Basil documents how the outside world sees the conflict--a battle of angry young men waving guns in the air, bloody bus attacks and angry mobs on both sides seeking revenge. Students should be prepared to laugh, be shocked, feel disgusted and become educated.
(43 min. DVD Only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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MARRY ME: STORIES FROM THE ....
MARRY ME: STORIES FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO WEDDINGS (2004) (For Sociology, Gender Studies & Family Studies Programs)
When San Francisco began issuing marraige certificates to same sex couples in 2004, hundreds of gay and lesbian couples lined up for the chance to finally commit in a public venue, in front of friends, family and the state. Marry Me: Stories from the San Francisco Weddings reveals the emotional tale behind four of these couples who married. Joel & Fred met while square dancing and forged a life together. Julia & Jennifer share their lives as co-chefs at San Francisco restaurant. Mark & Mark's relationship is highly influenced by their traditional backgrounds. Annie & Rochelle, self-described as soulmates, didn't even intend to have their ceremony when they arived in San Francisco to get their marraige license. Yet they were so moved by their surroundings they felt compelled to do more than just "be counted." Marry Me focuses on these relationships -- the emotions of the marraige day and the love stories of these couples, and may other couples to create this snapshot of a historic moment.
(59 Min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H $8.95)
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CAN YOU HEAR ME?
CAN YOU HEAR ME?: Israeli and Palestinian Women Fight for Peace (2006)
Directed by Lilly Rivlin & narrated by Debra Winger, Can You Hear Me? looks at several Israeli women’s groups committed to the co-existence of Israel and Palestine, focusing on two individuals on opposite sides in the peace movement. Leah Shakdiel is a Jewish civic leader dedicated as much to Zionism as she is to working with Palestinian activists toward a lasting peace. Maha Abu Dayyah is a Christian Palestinian who has committed her life to improving the welfare of Palestinians while reaching out to Israeli women to find a solution for both sides. Another focus of the film is “Women in Black,” an activist group that has gathered every Friday since 1988 on street corners in Israeli cities to carry signs protesting Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories. This has remained an open wound on both sides since the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. Rivlin’s film reveals the passion of these women and their relentless pursuit of peace despite the overwhelming odds that they face. Their story is a beacon for hope, not only in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also in conflicts throughout the world.
(51 min. DVD only Price $239.95 S&H $8.95)
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JOEY (2004)
(For Sociology & African-American Programs)
Produced by American Girl Productions, JOEY is a documentary about life in the inner city. It is an intimate and vivid portrayal of the lives of children growing up amid gangs and violence in South Los Angeles that focuses on the needless death of one innocent young boy and its effect on his family and the entire community.
(15 min. DVD only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)
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STEALING INNOCENCE
(For Middle East & Peace/Justice/Conflict Programs)
A gripping portrayal of the ongoing hostilities in the Israeli-Palestine conflict through the eyes of two girls, STEALING INNOCENCE is an educational film that helps explain the tragedy in simple human terms. Rachel, the Israeli and Ayat, the Palestinian raised in . Rachel and Ayat are best friends in spite of all the horror going on around them. Unfortunately events spin out of their control, testing their friendship. Produced by American Girl Productions, the film depicts a tragedy that leaves its victims without dignity or hope and gives a human dimension to the violence in the Middle East.
(15 min. DVD only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)
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HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD....
HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD BEFORE YOU MAKE IT (2004) (For Film Studies and Sociology Programs)
So you want to be an actor, a director, a producer or a songwriter. You can envision yourself in Hollywood some day, but you're not sure what to expect. HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD BEFORE YOU MAKE IT is a compelling portrait of 10 emerging young artists on the front lines of Hollywood. Running the gamut from actors, writers, producers, dancers, singers and songwriters, they are all at different stages of their career. They are people who work at their crafts, make some money, but aren't yet household names.
(63 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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FUTURE: ARE WE ALONE? (2004)
(for Science & Sociology Programs)
ARE WE ALONE? is the third in a series of award-winning European TV documentaries from NEW ATLANTIS about the state of science and its current phase of development. Its objective is to expound the questions, threats and challenges that scientific investigators are facing and to explore the implication of those challenges. This is a trip from theories of the creation of the universe to the novel state of our species; in continual contact with technology. We uncover the route taken by investigations on the origin of life, the exploitation of energy, climate change, genetic engineering, the functioning of the brain and the dangerously diminishing biodiversity, in a world that is increasingly interconnected, to offer the face of the future that is already outlined in our planet.
(55 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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POKDONG (2007)
(For Sociology & Asian-American Studies)
Alex Dong Ko's "Pokdong" tells the story of a Korean immigrant family torn apart by the 1992 LA riots. The director focuses upon his own family as the subject, telling a heartfelt story of how a hardworking family was affected by the violent uprising and how his father's dream of sharing in the American dream was shattered.
(25 Min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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LIFE WITH PRINCIPLE :
LIFE WITH PRINCIPLE : THOREAU'S VOICE IN OUR TIME (2007)
(For Philosophy, Ethics & Sociology Programs)
Life With Principle is a an educational documentary that introduces Thoreau's timeless and provocative ideas in a 21st Century context. The interactive program contains over 2 hours of interactive video content and additional features. The documentary includes interviews with historian Howard Zinn, Daniel Ellsberg and noted linguistics expert Noam Chomsky, along with other individuals who forthrightly explain how they have learned to cope in today's modern world. Produced in cooperation with The Thoreau Society, Life With Principle features a comprehensive Thoreau curriculum, study guide and scholarly commentary. The DVD's special features include Profiles In Social Disobedience, Thoreau's Concord/Walden Pond, 12 minute film, and the BOATMEN Bill & Ben, an animated short story.
(56 min. DVD only Price $249.95 S&H $8.95)
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FLOWERS DON'T GROW HERE (2005)
(for Sociology & Humanities Programs)
Think you know Europe? Think again… Much of Eastern Europe has been devastated by the rapid transition from communism to capit alism. Fifteen years since independence from the former USSR, Ukraine – Europe’s second largest country – is struggling to regain economic and social stability. One little-known consequence is the estimated 1,000,000 children currently living homeless on Ukraine’s streets. FLOWERS DON'T GROW HERE, filmed over four months and told through the eyes of a gang of Kyiv’s street kids, offers an intimate and uncompromising portrayal of young people paying the ultimate price for political reform. Young mothers, united siblings, close friends and sworn enemies form a troubling underworld of society, governed by their own rules, and haunted by prostitution, crime, violence and murder…
(52 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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ABE OSHEROFF: One Foot In the Grave
ABE OSHEROFF: One Foot In the Grave, The Other Still Dancing (2008)
(For History, Sociology & Social Justice Programs)
From the front lines of the Spanish Civil War to the picket lines of the U.S. labor movement to the struggle for civil rights in Mississippi to work for human rights in Nicaragua, people know Abe Osheropeopff as an activist who threw himself into the fray with rare energy and enthusiasm throu gh his 92 years. In this riveting documentary, Osheroff reflects on the meaning of that activism and the ideas that animated his actions in movements for social justice. A truly organic intellectual, Osheroff shares the wisdom built up over a lifetime of commitment to the "radical humanism" that defined his politics and philosophy.
(72 min. DVD only Price $239.95 S&H $8.95)
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UNSPOKEN (2007)
(For Behavioral Studies & Health Sciences Programs)
The 4th in a series of well-produced documentaries from mental health services provider Mind in Croydon in the UK, UNSPOKEN is a film about sex, relationships and mental health. Although mental health problems may interfere with peoples' sexual functions and practitioners are aware that psychiatric medication can interfere with sexual function, service users often feel that these matters are ignored or discounted. At a time when there is such an emphasis on promoting equality, working towards recovery and overcoming stigma, UNSPOKEN argues the importance of discussing matters openly, challenging poor proactice and recognizing and celbrating progress.
(27 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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VOICES FROM THE CAPE (2008)
(For Education, Sociology & Family Studies Programs)
In 2007, a dynamic team of multi-media trainers took their unique engagement model to a small school in the traumatized Australian indigenous community of Aurukun. The training was designed to inspire young people to engage with digital media, express their personal stories and develop capacity in new media technologies that would then inspire them in other educational area. The trainers also aspired to encourage inter-generational communication between disadvantage youth and their families in telling stories about their lives and their region. For 6 weeks the Community Prophets team, led by a former human rights lawyer and filmmaker David Vadiveloo, worked with the community and youth of Arukun. What transpired during the program was confronting, frustrating and emotionally raw
(52 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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COMMITTING POETRY IN TIMES OF WAR..
COMMITTING POETRY IN TIMES OF WAR (2007) (For Education & Communications Programs)
An award-winning, cutting edge documentary, COMMITTING POETRY IN TIMES OF WAR is a poetic look at a community's response to the suspension and firing of teachers who supported their students right to speak out on the war, and the subsequent police response, forcefully moving peaceful protesters into "free speech zones." With its hard-hitting slam poetry which united the community in support o f fundamental freedoms, the documentary shows a vibrant and insira tional response to a nation at war in Iraq and with its own citizens.
(110 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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BEATMAKERS (2007)
(For Music & Sociology Programs)
BeatMakers charts the never ending hustle of up and coming as well as seasoned producers. Filmed inside their in home studios, these hungry musicians aspire to obtain more equipment, sell their hot tracks, and, of course, make a name for themselves in the competitive music industry.The movie follows a plethora of track masters in various stages of their careers. The film provides a behind the scenes forum for composers to get a lot off their chests and discuss their unbridled passion for making music all with a steadfast belief that the 'next' track will be the one to take them to the ‘next’ level
(90 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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SEX & ETHICS (2009)
(For Religious Studies, Philosophy & Human Sexuality Programs)
Divided in to 4 discreet films - Natural Law, Situation Ethics, Utilitarianism and Kant & Sex -- SEX & ETHICS provides teachers and students with dynamic lessons on ethical theories and sexual ethics. (89 min. DVD only Price $239.95 S&H $8.95)
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OVEREXPOSED (2006)
(For Human Sexuality, Human Development & Sociology Programs)
How do sexulaized mass media and ponography affect men's abilities to be intimate? OVEREXPOSED introduces the viewer to the world of love, sex, and intimacy in the age of virtual fantasies. In this film, 2 men reflect on how mass media and ponography have affected their perceptions of women and relationships. One man can't get the images out of his head, while another man can't get enough. From culture pundits -- Dr. Drew (host of LOVELINE, Pamela Paul and Steven Arterburn (NY Live) -- we get a spectrum of opinions on what it;s like to navigate intimacy and relationships in a sexualized society.
(25 min. DVD Only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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SECRET CIRCLES, HIDDEN PRAYERS
SECRET CIRCLES, HIDDEN PRAYERS (2008)
(For Religious Studies & Sociology Programs)
SECRET CIRCLES, HIDDEN PRAYERS follows a cross-section of Americans who consider themselves Neo-Pagans. In a country where there is a Judeo-Christian paradigm firmly in place, the cost of deviation can be social alienation, and a need for secrecy. At odds with the mainstream, four modern Pagan families reinterpret spirituality outside the conventional American context and reveal why they've been hesitant to 'come out of the broom closet'. In the movie, a solitary practicing Wiccan, or 'witch' talks about her childhood growing up as a Christian and what led her to Wicca. A Pagan family addresses issues and fears they have raising children under their faith. And a Nevada war widow fights to get her husband's religious emblem recognized by the Veteran's Administration.
(55 min. DVD only Price 219.95 S&H $8.95)
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GET JUMPED IN (2009)
(For Asian-American & Sociology Programs)
A brooding , poetic, and fiercely compelling personal documentary about Asian American gang subculture in Los Angeles. Director David Woo, himself bred into that culture, examines why his close friend— Chester Chang, an established young man with an established career as an airline pilot—was murdered in a gang-related shooting in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Through his intimate accounts of Chester’s family and the personal anecdotes of former gang members, Woo examines why his friend, and other Asian American youth, are continually drawn towards the periphery of gang life. This raw and revelatory documentary will give you access to a world that you otherwise would have to GET JUMPED IN to experience.
(27 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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US NOW (2009)
(For Political Science, Business and Sociology Programs)
A film about the power of mass collaboration, government and the internet, US NOW opens with student Jack Howe staring intently into his computer screen. He is picking the team for Ebbsfleet United's FA Trophy Semi-Final match against Aldershot . Around the world 35,000 other fans are doing the same thing, because together, they own and manage the football club. If distributed networks of people can run complex organizations such as football clubs, what else can they do? Us Now takes a look at how this type of participation could transform the way that countries are governed. It tells the stories of the online networks whose radical self-organising structures threaten to change the fabric of government forever. Us Now follows the fate of Ebbsfleet United, a football club owned and run by its fans; Zopa, a bank in which everyone is the manager; and Couch Surfing, a vast online network whose members share their homes with strangers.The founding principles of these projects -- transparency, self-selection, open participation -- are coming closer and closer to the mainstream of our social and political lives.
(60 min. DVD only Price $239.95 S&H $8.95)
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FLUSH IT(2009)
(For Environmental Studies & Sociology Programs)
Watery but never wet, this compelling documentary promises to put aspirations for Western levels of water provision and sanitation on the map for developing countries. The film interweaves concerns about local water shortages, global water scarcity and toilet history with aspirations for grand projects and excellent toi lets. Demanding the best for everyone is at the heart of the UK charity's WORLDwrite's work and water provision and sanitation requires no less. For many years Worldwrite has questioned the tendency to view everything in terms of "sustainability". It is against this backdrop the film Flush it evolved. It is against this backdrop the film Flush it evolved. The documentary includes witness testimony from Dr Caspar Hewett, water engineer; James Woudhuysen, Professor of Forecasting and Innovation at De Montfort University; Angela Lee, Exhibition Curator, Gladstone Toilet Museum; Robin Oakley, Senior Climate Campaigner, Greenpeace UK; Tony Rachwal, Thames Water Research & Development Director.
(42 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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DESTINATION: ROSSPORT, IRELAND
DESTINATION: ROSSPORT, IRELAND (2009)
(For Environmental Studies, Economics & Political Science)
In 2005, five men from Rossport, Ireland were sent to jail for 94 days because the would not allow Shell Oil to put a gas pipeline through their land. In part 2 of his Global Economic Documentary Series, filmmaker Jim Kerns goes to Rossport - a remote town in the northwest of Ireland - to examine this conflict and the socio-economic implications involved. Kerns speaks with members of the community, journalists, sociologists, and Shell representatives in an attempt to understand the factors that led up to the jailing as well as to decipher the impact of a pipeline and gas-processing terminal on a once quiet community. "Destination: Rossport, Ireland" examines how a big oil company is impacting the culture of the community and how the idea of "progress and development" in the desolate West is coming into direct conflict with health and safety concerns for an entrenched group of locals.
(53 min. DVD only Price $239.95 S&H $8.95
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WHICH WAY TO THE WAR? (2009)
(For Conflict Studies, Religious Studies & Political Science) The story of the global conflict you can't find on the map. When Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation was also becoming the world's 3rd largest democracy with its free elections in 1998, the majority of the country remained remarkably peaceful. However, a remote area on the island of Sulawesi - Poso fell victim to brutal communal fighting. Fueling it was the underlying struggle for control of local politics, commercial enterprise, and religious identity in this forgotten corner of the world where religious identity was used as the agitator that exploited and widened the conflict. Which Way To the War? reveals the true story of the wrenching Poso conflict, telling the story of Poso's redeeming rehabilitation in the conflict's aftermath. This is a story that throws new light on religious conflicts not just in Indonesia, but throughout the entire world.
(100 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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