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The Gods of Rice
directed by Mashizan Mashjum and Galen Yeo (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2011), 53 mins
Through the eyes of an anthropologist this beautifully produced film explores the rich culture of rice, still the basis of survival for most people throughout the world. In the central Philippines lies a village where its indigenous people have lived among their rice terraces for over 2,000 years. If placed end to...
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directed by Mashizan Mashjum and Galen Yeo (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2011), 53 mins
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Through the eyes of an anthropologist this beautifully produced film explores the rich culture of rice, still the basis of survival for most people throughout the world. In the central Philippines lies a village where its indigenous people have lived among their rice terraces for over 2,000 years. If placed end to end, the rice terraces would circle nearly half the globe. In Bali, the Subak water temples foster a unique blend of technological eff...
Through the eyes of an anthropologist this beautifully produced film explores the rich culture of rice, still the basis of survival for most people throughout the world. In the central Philippines lies a village where its indigenous people have lived among their rice terraces for over 2,000 years. If placed end to end, the rice terraces would circle nearly half the globe. In Bali, the Subak water temples foster a unique blend of technological efficiency and religious ritual that together create a perfect ecological balance. A growing problem, however, is that the world will soon run short of the free land required to grow enough rice to meet demand. To address this issue, scientists at the International Rice Research Institute are developing rice grains with improved nutritional value. The most successful strain is Golden Rice, called the "Rosetta Stone" of genetically modified crops. This new strain has triggered an ongoing fight between the scientists and the farmers. The scientists, here labelled "The New Gods of Rice," claim that the genetically engineered rice will eliminate disease and poverty. The farmers, in turn, fear the influence of a monopoly owned by biotech companies they worry are looking to drive them out of business. In Thailand, this battle has already begun with the companies patenting their own potent grains, a practice which may change the nature of rice forever.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Mashizan Mashjum, Galen Yeo
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Genetic engineering, Food crops, Rice, Nutrition, Food supply, Science, Humanities, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Filmakers Library.
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Ingenious Africa, 1, The Spirit of Africa
directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 1 (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, 1 (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
Anthropology
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
Sciences, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
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Ingenious Africa, 12, Resourceful Africa
directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 12 (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, 12 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
Description
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
Natural resources, Chemistry, Industry, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
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Journey Of The Universe: Conversations, Episode 9, Becoming a Planetary Presence
directed by David Kennard and Patsy Northcutt; produced by David Kennard and Patsy Northcutt, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Northcutt Productions; interview by Mary Evelyn Tucker, in Journey Of The Universe: Conversations, Episode 9 (Pottstown, PA: Music Video Distributors, 2013), 24 mins
This is an expansive, multidisciplinary project that re-imagines the universe story and the human role in the flourishing of the Earth community. The series invites viewers to become fellow travelers on an immense journey - from the beginnings of the universe, to the origins of life, to our current emergence as a...
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directed by David Kennard and Patsy Northcutt; produced by David Kennard and Patsy Northcutt, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Northcutt Productions; interview by Mary Evelyn Tucker, in Journey Of The Universe: Conversations, Episode 9 (Pottstown, PA: Music Video Distributors, 2013), 24 mins
Description
This is an expansive, multidisciplinary project that re-imagines the universe story and the human role in the flourishing of the Earth community. The series invites viewers to become fellow travelers on an immense journey - from the beginnings of the universe, to the origins of life, to our current emergence as a planetary presence.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary, Interview
Contributor
David Kennard, Patsy Northcutt, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Northcutt Productions
Author / Creator
David Kennard, Patsy Northcutt, Mary Evelyn Tucker
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Music Video Distributors
Series
Journey Of The Universe: Conversations
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Thomas Swimme, 1950-
Person Discussed
Brian Thomas Swimme, 1950-, Cynthia Stokes Brown, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Environmental protection, History
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 Music Video Distributors
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Mostly Human with Laurie Segall, Series 1, Episode 4, Click, Swipe, Cheat
directed by Roxy Hunt, fl. 2011; presented by Laurie Segall, 1985-; produced by Tony Castle, fl. 2005 and A. K. Hottman, fl. 2006, BFD Productions, in Mostly Human with Laurie Segall, Series 1, Episode 4 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 29 mins
Inside the War Room at Ashley Madison after the company was hacked, 36 million potential cheaters were exposed, and the human cost amounted to shattered families, even suicides.
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directed by Roxy Hunt, fl. 2011; presented by Laurie Segall, 1985-; produced by Tony Castle, fl. 2005 and A. K. Hottman, fl. 2006, BFD Productions, in Mostly Human with Laurie Segall, Series 1, Episode 4 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 29 mins
Description
Inside the War Room at Ashley Madison after the company was hacked, 36 million potential cheaters were exposed, and the human cost amounted to shattered families, even suicides.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tony Castle, fl. 2005, A. K. Hottman, fl. 2006, BFD Productions
Author / Creator
Roxy Hunt, fl. 2011, Laurie Segall, 1985-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Mostly Human with Laurie Segall
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 CNN Newsource Sales, Inc.
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South Korea POV
produced by Cable News Network (CNN) (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2019), 23 mins
Explore the history and present-day life along the DMZ: what draws more than 1.2 million tourists annually and the unintended consequence of 65 years without human development.
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produced by Cable News Network (CNN) (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2019), 23 mins
Description
Explore the history and present-day life along the DMZ: what draws more than 1.2 million tourists annually and the unintended consequence of 65 years without human development.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Cable News Network (CNN)
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Topic / Theme
Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, Geography, History, Politics & Policy, Sociology, Korean, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 CNN Newsource Sales
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Where Did it Come From?, Ancient Rome: The Mobile Society
produced by Michael Guillen, 1959-, in Where Did it Come From? (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 45 mins
Travel to the heart of the Roman Empire to examine its remarkable civil engineering project that resulted in a 53-thousand mile network of highways. Host Michael Guillen takes viewers on a chariot ride through ancient Rome and discovers that many of the highway amenities that viewers imagine as modern developments...
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produced by Michael Guillen, 1959-, in Where Did it Come From? (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 45 mins
Description
Travel to the heart of the Roman Empire to examine its remarkable civil engineering project that resulted in a 53-thousand mile network of highways. Host Michael Guillen takes viewers on a chariot ride through ancient Rome and discovers that many of the highway amenities that viewers imagine as modern developments date back over 2000 years. It's an amazing look at a travel network where so little has changed after so many years.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Guillen, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Where Did it Come From?
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Guillen, 1959-
Topic / Theme
Engineering, Roads and trails, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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