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Against the Tide
directed by Nathalie Loubeyre, fl. 1999; produced by Laurent Alary, fl. 2013 and Éric Jarno, fl. 2013, Pays des Miroirs Productions and Tell Me Films (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2014), 52 mins
Since the mid-1990s, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean in their attempt to reach Europe. This film shares the extraordinary action taken by activists from Africa and Europe: raising awareness, mobilizing public opinion, and continuing the struggle for the rights of boat-people.
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directed by Nathalie Loubeyre, fl. 1999; produced by Laurent Alary, fl. 2013 and Éric Jarno, fl. 2013, Pays des Miroirs Productions and Tell Me Films (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2014), 52 mins
Description
Since the mid-1990s, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean in their attempt to reach Europe. This film shares the extraordinary action taken by activists from Africa and Europe: raising awareness, mobilizing public opinion, and continuing the struggle for the rights of boat-people.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laurent Alary, fl. 2013, Éric Jarno, fl. 2013, Pays des Miroirs Productions, Tell Me Films
Author / Creator
Nathalie Loubeyre, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2013, 2014
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Sea Migrations, Politics & Policy, Sociology, Europeans, Africans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Assange Agenda: Surveillance, Democracy and You
directed by Lucy Anna Rhoades, fl. 2013 and Michael Weatherhead, fl. 2008; produced by Mike New, fl. 2013, Mike New, fl. 2001-2015, Michael Weatherhead, fl. 2008 and Lucy Anna Rhoades, fl. 2013 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2014), 52 mins
Hear from key experts, including former CIA officers, whistleblowers, academics, and political experts, to search for answers to these electronic surveillance questions.
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directed by Lucy Anna Rhoades, fl. 2013 and Michael Weatherhead, fl. 2008; produced by Mike New, fl. 2013, Mike New, fl. 2001-2015, Michael Weatherhead, fl. 2008 and Lucy Anna Rhoades, fl. 2013 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2014), 52 mins
Description
Hear from key experts, including former CIA officers, whistleblowers, academics, and political experts, to search for answers to these electronic surveillance questions.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike New, fl. 2013, Mike New, fl. 2001-2015, Michael Weatherhead, fl. 2008, Lucy Anna Rhoades, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Lucy Anna Rhoades, fl. 2013, Michael Weatherhead, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Cyber-War, Privacy rights, Police surveillance, Espionage, History, Politics & Policy, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
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British Rail Journeys: Central Highlands
directed by A. Skelhorn, fl. 2006 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2001), 51 mins
From the rolling hills of Perthshire to the jagged mountains of Skye, this program takes you on one of Great Britain's most outstanding scenic railway journeys, visiting the various tourist attractions along the way. On this spectacular journey you'll see expert glass-blowing, whiskey distilling, the Highland Game...
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directed by A. Skelhorn, fl. 2006 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2001), 51 mins
Description
From the rolling hills of Perthshire to the jagged mountains of Skye, this program takes you on one of Great Britain's most outstanding scenic railway journeys, visiting the various tourist attractions along the way. On this spectacular journey you'll see expert glass-blowing, whiskey distilling, the Highland Games, beautiful towns and villages, all amidst the splendor of the Beautiful Scottish Highlands. Finally British Rail's famous Class 37 di...
From the rolling hills of Perthshire to the jagged mountains of Skye, this program takes you on one of Great Britain's most outstanding scenic railway journeys, visiting the various tourist attractions along the way. On this spectacular journey you'll see expert glass-blowing, whiskey distilling, the Highland Games, beautiful towns and villages, all amidst the splendor of the Beautiful Scottish Highlands. Finally British Rail's famous Class 37 diesels carry you along the final stage from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh.
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Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mary-Jean Hasler, fl. 1993-2001, Robert Symes, fl. 1980
Author / Creator
A. Skelhorn, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Speaker / Narrator
Mary-Jean Hasler, fl. 1993-2001, Robert Symes, fl. 1980
Topic / Theme
International travel, Travel guides and tour operators, Vacations, Trains, Mechanical engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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Diamonds Of India
produced by MVD Entertainment Group (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2001), 1 hour 28 mins
Roger Griffins set out in 1979 to capture as many as possible of the older classes of locomotives then in service on Indian Railways. Displaying the state-owned, private, and industrial locomotives, this program shows the diversity of historical locomotives still in use of some 38 classes, from 37 different builde...
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produced by MVD Entertainment Group (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2001), 1 hour 28 mins
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Roger Griffins set out in 1979 to capture as many as possible of the older classes of locomotives then in service on Indian Railways. Displaying the state-owned, private, and industrial locomotives, this program shows the diversity of historical locomotives still in use of some 38 classes, from 37 different builders. From Puna to Patna, Dhaulpur to Darjeeling, and Baroda to Bangalore, we join Roger on this colorful sub-continental steam journey,...
Roger Griffins set out in 1979 to capture as many as possible of the older classes of locomotives then in service on Indian Railways. Displaying the state-owned, private, and industrial locomotives, this program shows the diversity of historical locomotives still in use of some 38 classes, from 37 different builders. From Puna to Patna, Dhaulpur to Darjeeling, and Baroda to Bangalore, we join Roger on this colorful sub-continental steam journey, from plains to mountains with steam under those wonderful British semaphore signals.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
MVD Entertainment Group
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Train stations, Train tracks, Mechanical engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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A Feast of Steam
produced by A. Skelhorn, fl. 2006 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 57 mins
An immense variety of live steam is featured in this incredible and unique tribute to the preserved British steam locomotive. Included are the Great Western Railway, the London, Midland, & Scottish Railway, the London & North Eastern Railway, and the Southern Railway.
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produced by A. Skelhorn, fl. 2006 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 57 mins
Description
An immense variety of live steam is featured in this incredible and unique tribute to the preserved British steam locomotive. Included are the Great Western Railway, the London, Midland, & Scottish Railway, the London & North Eastern Railway, and the Southern Railway.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
A. Skelhorn, fl. 2006, Robert Symes, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Symes, fl. 1980
Topic / Theme
Railroad industry, Railroad companies, Diesel trains, Steam trains, Train stations, Mechanical engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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Hit & Stay
directed by Skizz Cyzyk, 1966- and Joe Tropea, fl. 1998; produced by Joe Tropea, fl. 1998, Haricot Vert Films (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2013), 1 hour 37 mins
A documentary about priests and nuns who protested the Vietnam War by breaking into draft boards, destroying draft records, and then waiting around to be arrested. Their actions inspired a movement, which shaped the anti-war movement and helped bring an end to the draft.
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directed by Skizz Cyzyk, 1966- and Joe Tropea, fl. 1998; produced by Joe Tropea, fl. 1998, Haricot Vert Films (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2013), 1 hour 37 mins
Description
A documentary about priests and nuns who protested the Vietnam War by breaking into draft boards, destroying draft records, and then waiting around to be arrested. Their actions inspired a movement, which shaped the anti-war movement and helped bring an end to the draft.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Joe Tropea, fl. 1998, Haricot Vert Films
Author / Creator
Skizz Cyzyk, 1966-, Joe Tropea, fl. 1998
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Politics & Policy, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
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Magda
directed by Jason Rem, fl. 1998; produced by Jason Rem, fl. 1998, Alma J. Cameron Foundation and REM Entertainment (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2015), 1 hour 1 mins
"Magda" is the true-life story of Magdalena Kasprzycki, a breast cancer survivor living a quiet life in Los Angeles. As a Polish woman born into a noble family, she was a teenager while living in Nazi-occupied Warsaw during the early 1940s. Magda was recruited by her brother to become a spy for the Polish Undergro...
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directed by Jason Rem, fl. 1998; produced by Jason Rem, fl. 1998, Alma J. Cameron Foundation and REM Entertainment (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2015), 1 hour 1 mins
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"Magda" is the true-life story of Magdalena Kasprzycki, a breast cancer survivor living a quiet life in Los Angeles. As a Polish woman born into a noble family, she was a teenager while living in Nazi-occupied Warsaw during the early 1940s. Magda was recruited by her brother to become a spy for the Polish Underground Resistance Army during World War II.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jason Rem, fl. 1998, Alma J. Cameron Foundation, REM Entertainment
Author / Creator
Jason Rem, fl. 1998
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Person Discussed
Magdalena Kasprzycki, 1922-2016
Topic / Theme
General Context: Security Issues, Warsaw Uprising, August-October 1944, World War II, 1939-1945, Diplomacy, Polish, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
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Nelson Mandela: The Freedom Fighter
directed by Matt Wright, fl. 2013; produced by Woodridge Films and Once in a Lifetime Productions (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2013), 51 mins
Nelson Mandela is one of the most influential men in the world. Mandela stood firmly as a public leader of the anti apartheid movement. In 1962, he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government and was sentenced to life in prison. An international campaign ensued and in 1990 he...
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directed by Matt Wright, fl. 2013; produced by Woodridge Films and Once in a Lifetime Productions (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2013), 51 mins
Description
Nelson Mandela is one of the most influential men in the world. Mandela stood firmly as a public leader of the anti apartheid movement. In 1962, he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government and was sentenced to life in prison. An international campaign ensued and in 1990 he was released. In 1994 he was appointed as the first black president of South Africa.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Woodridge Films, Once in a Lifetime Productions, Rebecca Smith, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Matt Wright, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Speaker / Narrator
Rebecca Smith, fl. 2013
Person Discussed
Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013
Topic / Theme
South Africa Anti-Apartheid Struggle, 1912-1992, Politics & Policy, South Africans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
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Nice Bombs
directed by Usama Alshaibi, 1969-; produced by Ben Redgrave, fl. 1999, Ben Berkowitz, fl. 1999 and Kristie Alshaibi, 1972- (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 1 hour 16 mins
In Nice Bombs filmmaker Usama Alshaibi (Profane, American Arab) returns to Baghdad to reunite with his family after nearly 24 years. This documentary navigates through his unique relationship to an Iraq that is much different than the country of his childhood. Usama captures the conflicting reactions to the condit...
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directed by Usama Alshaibi, 1969-; produced by Ben Redgrave, fl. 1999, Ben Berkowitz, fl. 1999 and Kristie Alshaibi, 1972- (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 1 hour 16 mins
Description
In Nice Bombs filmmaker Usama Alshaibi (Profane, American Arab) returns to Baghdad to reunite with his family after nearly 24 years. This documentary navigates through his unique relationship to an Iraq that is much different than the country of his childhood. Usama captures the conflicting reactions to the conditions of life in Baghdad.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Redgrave, fl. 1999, Ben Berkowitz, fl. 1999, Kristie Alshaibi, 1972-
Author / Creator
Usama Alshaibi, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Person Discussed
Saddam Hussein, 1937-2006
Topic / Theme
Iraq (1970s - Present), Violence, War, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988, Politics & Policy, History, Americans, Iraqis, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 Music Video Distributors
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Symbols of Resistance: A Tribute to the Martyrs of the Chican@ Movement
produced by Freedom Archives (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2017), 1 hour 12 mins
Illuminating the untold stories of the Chican@ Movement, with a focus on events in Colorado and New Mexico, the film engages student activism, police repression, and issues of identity, land, and community which still resonate in Chican@ struggles today. Through interviews with those who shaped the movement and ra...
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produced by Freedom Archives (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2017), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
Illuminating the untold stories of the Chican@ Movement, with a focus on events in Colorado and New Mexico, the film engages student activism, police repression, and issues of identity, land, and community which still resonate in Chican@ struggles today. Through interviews with those who shaped the movement and rare historical footage, the film offers a window into a dynamic moment in history.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Freedom Archives, Brenda Montaño, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Speaker / Narrator
Brenda Montaño, fl. 2017
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Sociology, Politics & Policy, Mexicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
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