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After Solidarity: Three Polish Families in America
directed by Gaylen Ross, 1950-; produced by Gaylen Ross, 1950- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 59 mins
This documentary, directed by Gaylen Ross, tells the story of three Polish families who were forced to immigrate to the United States after being kicked out of the Solidarity party in Poland.
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directed by Gaylen Ross, 1950-; produced by Gaylen Ross, 1950- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 59 mins
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This documentary, directed by Gaylen Ross, tells the story of three Polish families who were forced to immigrate to the United States after being kicked out of the Solidarity party in Poland.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gaylen Ross, 1950-
Author / Creator
Gaylen Ross, 1950-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Solidarnosc, 1980, Social movements, Immigration and emigration, History, Politics & Policy, Polish, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2013. Used by permssion of Filmakers Library.
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Beyond the Wall
directed by Mikkel Cantzler, fl. 2018 and Mikkel Keldorf, fl. 2014; produced by Mikkel Cantzler, fl. 2018, RYOT, RaFILM and Mikkel Keldorf Media (Los Angeles, CA: RYOT, 2018), 7 mins
The Northern Triangle' region in Central America is among the most deadly places on Earth. Meet the people fleeing the area and follow them on the most dangerous journey of their life towards the US border.
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directed by Mikkel Cantzler, fl. 2018 and Mikkel Keldorf, fl. 2014; produced by Mikkel Cantzler, fl. 2018, RYOT, RaFILM and Mikkel Keldorf Media (Los Angeles, CA: RYOT, 2018), 7 mins
Description
The Northern Triangle' region in Central America is among the most deadly places on Earth. Meet the people fleeing the area and follow them on the most dangerous journey of their life towards the US border.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
360VR
Contributor
Mikkel Cantzler, fl. 2018, RYOT, RaFILM, Mikkel Keldorf Media
Author / Creator
Mikkel Cantzler, fl. 2018, Mikkel Keldorf, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
RYOT
Topic / Theme
Immigration and emigration
Copyright Message
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Losing Knowledge: 50 Years of Change
directed by Laura Nader, 1930- and Roberto J. González, 1969-; produced by Laura Nader, 1930- and Roberto J. González, 1969- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2012), 40 mins
This profound ethnographic documentary explores the myriad of ways in which centuries-old indigenous knowledge is rapidly vanishing throughout the world. The film focuses on the southern Mexican village of Talea, Oaxaca. For half a century, the Zapotec people of this region have experienced rapid modernization: Th...
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directed by Laura Nader, 1930- and Roberto J. González, 1969-; produced by Laura Nader, 1930- and Roberto J. González, 1969- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2012), 40 mins
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This profound ethnographic documentary explores the myriad of ways in which centuries-old indigenous knowledge is rapidly vanishing throughout the world. The film focuses on the southern Mexican village of Talea, Oaxaca. For half a century, the Zapotec people of this region have experienced rapid modernization: The creation of a road linking the village to cities, the arrival of electricity, and the introduction of computers and Internet have all...
This profound ethnographic documentary explores the myriad of ways in which centuries-old indigenous knowledge is rapidly vanishing throughout the world. The film focuses on the southern Mexican village of Talea, Oaxaca. For half a century, the Zapotec people of this region have experienced rapid modernization: The creation of a road linking the village to cities, the arrival of electricity, and the introduction of computers and Internet have all transformed the texture of daily life. However, the people of Talea have often experienced progress as a double-edged sword. Farmers are now able to export coffee and other cash crops, but many of their children have migrated to the United States and today, fertile fields lay abandoned. Governance was once a village affair, but state and national government has disrupted and sometimes displaced local political autonomy. Most new buildings in Talea are constructed with imported concrete, not with regional materials. And traditional healing practices are rapidly being displaced by Western biomedicine. By exploring the transformation of agriculture, governance, architecture, and medical practices in the village, filmmaker/anthropologists Laura Nader and Roberto Gonzalez pose a series of provocative questions: Is it possible that 50 years of development has done more to unravel local culture than 500 years of conquest? What are the long-term implications of the knowledge that has been lost? Is there any possibility these processes might be reversed? The film also examines how disappearing indigenous knowledge isn't just a Zapotec problem. It is a global problem, for throughout the world, local knowledge developed over centuries -- a priceless intellectual treasure trove -- is withering away at an alarming rate. Losing Knowledge is both insightful and poignant. It will engage students and engender thought and discussion in a wide range of classes in cultural anthropology, Latin American studies, development issues and economics, and third-World studies. It was produced and directed by Laura Nader (University of California, Berkeley) and Roberto Gonzalez (San Jose State University).
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laura Nader, 1930-, Roberto J. González, 1969-
Author / Creator
Laura Nader, 1930-, Roberto J. González, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Agriculture, Immigration and emigration, Anthropology, Zapotec, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Berkeley Media
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Natives: Immigrant Bashing On the Border
produced by Jesse Lerner and Scott Sterling, fl. 1991 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1993), 37 mins
Starkly shot in black and white, this multi-festival film captures the unabashed xenophobia of a number of Americans living in California along the U.S.-Mexican border. They are reacting to the influx of undocumented aliens, who they believe are draining community resources and committing crimes. Nativist organiza...
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produced by Jesse Lerner and Scott Sterling, fl. 1991 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1993), 37 mins
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Starkly shot in black and white, this multi-festival film captures the unabashed xenophobia of a number of Americans living in California along the U.S.-Mexican border. They are reacting to the influx of undocumented aliens, who they believe are draining community resources and committing crimes. Nativist organizations have been formed such as "Light Up The Border" which masses cars along the border with head-lights blazing at possible intruders....
Starkly shot in black and white, this multi-festival film captures the unabashed xenophobia of a number of Americans living in California along the U.S.-Mexican border. They are reacting to the influx of undocumented aliens, who they believe are draining community resources and committing crimes. Nativist organizations have been formed such as "Light Up The Border" which masses cars along the border with head-lights blazing at possible intruders.The film critiques the nativist position by contrasting the professed love of country with racist and anti-democratic attitudes. One white-haired couple advocates machine-gunning down a few at the border as a warning. Other residents complain that "the illegals bring drugs and disease, multiply like rabbits, fill up the jails, and go on welfare."A closed captioned version is available on vhs only. Please specify when ordering High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jesse Lerner, Scott Sterling, fl. 1991
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Crossing borders, Immigrant populations, Immigration and emigration, Law, Politics & Policy, Ethnic Studies, Mexicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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This is Life with Lisa Ling, Chinese in America
directed by Sam Lacroix; presented by Lisa Ling, 1973-; produced by Nate Cohen and Sam Lacroix, in This is Life with Lisa Ling (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 42 mins
Lisa explores the massive and economically diverse movement of immigration from China to the United States – and traces her own family roots, to find out what it means to be Chinese in America.
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directed by Sam Lacroix; presented by Lisa Ling, 1973-; produced by Nate Cohen and Sam Lacroix, in This is Life with Lisa Ling (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 42 mins
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Lisa explores the massive and economically diverse movement of immigration from China to the United States – and traces her own family roots, to find out what it means to be Chinese in America.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nate Cohen, Sam Lacroix
Author / Creator
Sam Lacroix, Lisa Ling, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
This is Life with Lisa Ling
Topic / Theme
Affluence, Immigrant populations, Immigration and emigration, Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 CNN Newsource Sales, Inc.
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