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In Good Hands: Culture and Agriculture in the Lacandon Rainforest
directed by Jaime Kibben, 1947-2003; produced by Steve Bartz, fl. 1994 and Jaime Kibben, 1947-2003 (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 1994), 28 mins
While inefficient agricultural methods are destroying much of the world's rainforests, the Lacandon Maya of Chiapas in southern Mexico have been practicing a sustainable form of rainforest farming for centuries. Dr. James Nations, an ecological anthropologist, has worked with the Lacandones for many years. In Good...
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directed by Jaime Kibben, 1947-2003; produced by Steve Bartz, fl. 1994 and Jaime Kibben, 1947-2003 (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 1994), 28 mins
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While inefficient agricultural methods are destroying much of the world's rainforests, the Lacandon Maya of Chiapas in southern Mexico have been practicing a sustainable form of rainforest farming for centuries. Dr. James Nations, an ecological anthropologist, has worked with the Lacandones for many years. In Good Hands follows Nations as he interacts with three Lacandon elders who show how they farm in the forests. The video also examines how cu...
While inefficient agricultural methods are destroying much of the world's rainforests, the Lacandon Maya of Chiapas in southern Mexico have been practicing a sustainable form of rainforest farming for centuries. Dr. James Nations, an ecological anthropologist, has worked with the Lacandones for many years. In Good Hands follows Nations as he interacts with three Lacandon elders who show how they farm in the forests. The video also examines how culture, mythology and religion influence their agricultural methods.The Lacandon approach to farming provides the basis for developing a practical alternative to destructive rain forest farming. However, only a few families still practice these ancient methods, as modernization and civil strife threaten their traditional way of life.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Steve Bartz, fl. 1994, Jaime Kibben, 1947-2003, James D. Nation, fl. 1994
Author / Creator
Jaime Kibben, 1947-2003
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
The Video Project
Speaker / Narrator
James D. Nation, fl. 1994
Topic / Theme
Conservation of natural resources, Sustainable agriculture, Rainforests, Cultural anthropology, Lacandón
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Speciality Studios, The Video Project
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Ingenious Africa, 5, Sustaining Africa
directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 5 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today....
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directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 5 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
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This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting th...
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting the escalating gun crime in South Africa to unearthing and diffusing land mines in Mozambique; from astronomy to medicine; and from large scale engineering infrastructure to homegrown solutions to local problems – creating a sustainable future for individuals, families, communities and nations.
Along the scientific journey through the continent we are also treated to the workings of the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere, stunning footage from the biggest game park in Namibia and inside information on how African athletes maintain their peak performances and prowess.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Newell, Sigrid Thornton
Author / Creator
Robin Newell
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TVF International
Series
Ingenious Africa
Speaker / Narrator
Sigrid Thornton
Topic / Theme
Water supply, Innovation and invention, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
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Love Thy Nature
directed by Sylvie Rokab, fl. 1996-2014 (Los Angeles, CA: FilmHub, 2017), 1 hour 16 mins
Narrated by Liam Neeson and the winner of 27 awards, Love Thy Nature points to how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world.
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directed by Sylvie Rokab, fl. 1996-2014 (Los Angeles, CA: FilmHub, 2017), 1 hour 16 mins
Description
Narrated by Liam Neeson and the winner of 27 awards, Love Thy Nature points to how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Liam Neeson, 1952-
Author / Creator
Sylvie Rokab, fl. 1996-2014
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
FilmHub
Speaker / Narrator
Liam Neeson, 1952-
Topic / Theme
Technology, Evolution, Homo sapiens, Quality of life, Earth sciences, Conservation of natural resources, Environmental protection, Nature
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 In the Light Productions, Inc.
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