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645 Wellington
directed by Kaveh Nabatian, fl. 2000; produced by Germaine Wong, fl. 1989-2009, National Film Board of Canada (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 2002), 54 mins
A stone's throw from downtown Montreal, quirky artists, blue-collar workers and unconventional families are being forced to leave their old neighbourhood as high-tech firms move in. Like in so many other cities, the tech companies arrive with the promise of a rosy future--but it's one built on demolitions, evictio...
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directed by Kaveh Nabatian, fl. 2000; produced by Germaine Wong, fl. 1989-2009, National Film Board of Canada (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 2002), 54 mins
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A stone's throw from downtown Montreal, quirky artists, blue-collar workers and unconventional families are being forced to leave their old neighbourhood as high-tech firms move in. Like in so many other cities, the tech companies arrive with the promise of a rosy future--but it's one built on demolitions, evictions and the conversion of low-rent property to high-priced condos.
This is a portrait of one building and its residents--people like C...
A stone's throw from downtown Montreal, quirky artists, blue-collar workers and unconventional families are being forced to leave their old neighbourhood as high-tech firms move in. Like in so many other cities, the tech companies arrive with the promise of a rosy future--but it's one built on demolitions, evictions and the conversion of low-rent property to high-priced condos.
This is a portrait of one building and its residents--people like Constanzo 'Fartman' Manna, an eccentric shipper and packer who's headed for Chile to marry the love of his life and bring her back to Montreal; artist Luc Bourbonnais, who is fighting desperately to hold on to the loft that inspires so much of his art; and Cuban émigré Rolando Zambrano, who ran a neighborhood snack bar for nearly 30 years.
Shot over a period of six months and set to a pulsing Latin and rock soundtrack, 645 Wellington not only opens a window onto the lives of the building's residents but brings the building itself to life. We come to know the dark hallways, the corners and the doorways. We get to know them well. Just as they are about to change, forever.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Germaine Wong, fl. 1989-2009, National Film Board of Canada
Author / Creator
Kaveh Nabatian, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Topic / Theme
Artists, Communities, Economic development, Neighborhoods, Buildings, Current Affairs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by the National Film Board of Canada
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731: Two Versions of Hell
produced by James T. Hong (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 28 mins
This is a multi-award winning documentary about Unit 731, Japan's secret World War II biological and chemical weapons facility in the Chinese town of Harbin where biological weapons were developed during the Japanese Occupation. The film uses the same footage as seen from two points of view. The first half gives t...
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produced by James T. Hong (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 28 mins
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This is a multi-award winning documentary about Unit 731, Japan's secret World War II biological and chemical weapons facility in the Chinese town of Harbin where biological weapons were developed during the Japanese Occupation. The film uses the same footage as seen from two points of view. The first half gives the perspective of the Chinese government and describes the horrors and atrocities that occurred during World War II at the facility. Th...
This is a multi-award winning documentary about Unit 731, Japan's secret World War II biological and chemical weapons facility in the Chinese town of Harbin where biological weapons were developed during the Japanese Occupation. The film uses the same footage as seen from two points of view. The first half gives the perspective of the Chinese government and describes the horrors and atrocities that occurred during World War II at the facility. The second half, using almost the exact same footage, describes Unit 731 from the Japanese revisionist perspective which is largely supported by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan. Although its cruel experiments on living people produced thousands of casualties, this activity is still denied by a number of Japanese historians and politicians. Generational change has contributed to the escalating history problem between Japan, China, and the two Koreas. Not only were the majority of Asians born and educated after the war; as a result of the education they received in their own countries, their memories and ideas of the war have become more divergent. Usage of the same shots in both parts of the film ironically demonstrates the potential to misuse film images for political purposes. College Adult
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James T. Hong
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, Prisoner of war camps, Prisoners of war, Propaganda, Torture, War crimes, History curriculums, War, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905, Great Leap Forward, China, 1958, War and Violence, Medicine, Politics & Policy, History, Origins, Documentation of Crimes, World History, Chinese, Japanese, 20th Century in World H...
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, Prisoner of war camps, Prisoners of war, Propaganda, Torture, War crimes, History curriculums, War, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905, Great Leap Forward, China, 1958, War and Violence, Medicine, Politics & Policy, History, Origins, Documentation of Crimes, World History, Chinese, Japanese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2007. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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1905: Year of Light: Einstein's Important Discovery
directed by Philippe Tournancheau (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2006), 52 mins
E=MC2. Who really understands what lies behind Albert Einstein's famous formula? This fascinating documentary follows the development of his scientific ideas with great cinematic style. Special effects and beautifully rendered dramatizations illustrate the important discoveries and events in Einstein's early years...
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directed by Philippe Tournancheau (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2006), 52 mins
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E=MC2. Who really understands what lies behind Albert Einstein's famous formula? This fascinating documentary follows the development of his scientific ideas with great cinematic style. Special effects and beautifully rendered dramatizations illustrate the important discoveries and events in Einstein's early years. Einstein's early fascination with electromagnetism started when he was bedridden with an illness and his father gave him a compass to...
E=MC2. Who really understands what lies behind Albert Einstein's famous formula? This fascinating documentary follows the development of his scientific ideas with great cinematic style. Special effects and beautifully rendered dramatizations illustrate the important discoveries and events in Einstein's early years. Einstein's early fascination with electromagnetism started when he was bedridden with an illness and his father gave him a compass to while away the hours. The magnetic needle stimulated his curiosity about the hidden order that lies behind the surface of various phenomena. By high school he had read the works of the leading physicists of his time. It was not an easy period, however. He excelled at the subjects in which he was interested. In the others, he couldn't be bothered. He dropped out of school for a while, to his parent's dismay, already proving he was going to take his own path. The Polytechnicum in Zurich accepted him despite the lack of a high school degree.Here the doors of the scientific world opened to him and he was finally in his right milieu. It was in 1905, at the age of twenty six, that his doctoral dissertation on the nature of light revolutionized scientific thought. In the film, Dr. Claude Cohen Tannoudji, Nobel Prize for Physics 1997, explains how Einstein developed a unique intellectual approach to problem solving in science. He was able to use his imagination to conduct experiments in his mind that couldn't be conducted in the physical world because they went beyond the technical capacities of the time.This intellectual process helped him to formulate The Special Theory of Relativity about the relationship of time and space. Trying to find the link between energy and light, he overturned the prevailing theories of the most eminent scientists of his time. The documentary deftly combines an appreciation of Einstein's scientific accomplishments, his trials and tribulations in gaining recognition,and his relationships both personal and professional. A rich portrait of a 20th century giant. College Adult
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Philippe Tournancheau
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
Topic / Theme
Sciences, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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The 25,000 Mile Love Story
directed by John Davies, fl. 1980; produced by Priscilla Pesci, fl. 2013, Brian Kallies, fl. 2000, John Davies, fl. 1980, Robert Pafundi, fl. 2009 and Christy Dreiling, fl. 2013, Lil' Red Foundation and Roetheli World Tour (El Segundo, CA: Gravitas Ventures, 2015), 1 hour 25 mins
THE 25,000 MILE LOVE STORY chronicles the amazing 5 year journey of Swiss endurance athlete Serge Roetheli as he endeavored to run a distance equal to the earth’s circumference to raise money and awareness for the world’s impoverished children. Accompanied by his equally adventurous wife Nicole, who rode a mot...
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directed by John Davies, fl. 1980; produced by Priscilla Pesci, fl. 2013, Brian Kallies, fl. 2000, John Davies, fl. 1980, Robert Pafundi, fl. 2009 and Christy Dreiling, fl. 2013, Lil' Red Foundation and Roetheli World Tour (El Segundo, CA: Gravitas Ventures, 2015), 1 hour 25 mins
Description
THE 25,000 MILE LOVE STORY chronicles the amazing 5 year journey of Swiss endurance athlete Serge Roetheli as he endeavored to run a distance equal to the earth’s circumference to raise money and awareness for the world’s impoverished children. Accompanied by his equally adventurous wife Nicole, who rode a motorcycle alongside Serge with their supplies and pup tent in tow, the Roethelis were confronted with challenges that threatened to push...
THE 25,000 MILE LOVE STORY chronicles the amazing 5 year journey of Swiss endurance athlete Serge Roetheli as he endeavored to run a distance equal to the earth’s circumference to raise money and awareness for the world’s impoverished children. Accompanied by his equally adventurous wife Nicole, who rode a motorcycle alongside Serge with their supplies and pup tent in tow, the Roethelis were confronted with challenges that threatened to push them beyond their physical and emotional limits as they crossed 6 continents and 35 countries while battling against unforgiving landscapes, extreme weather, horrific poverty, civil unrest, and near-death illnesses. Remarkably, they survived it all. The heart of this tale is an inspirational love story – a relationship of two people who were willing pay the price to achieve their almost impossible dream. Serge and Nicole Roetheli journeyed in search of love, life, nature and adventure – and while finding all of those things, found themselves too.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Priscilla Pesci, fl. 2013, Brian Kallies, fl. 2000, John Davies, fl. 1980, Robert Pafundi, fl. 2009, Christy Dreiling, fl. 2013, Lil' Red Foundation, Roetheli World Tour, John Ridley, 1965-
Author / Creator
John Davies, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Speaker / Narrator
John Ridley, 1965-
Topic / Theme
Charitable associations, Humanitarian values
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 The Lil' Red Foundation
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10th Festival of Pacific Arts
directed by Aren Baoa, fl. 2011 (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 2008), 40 mins
The Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA) is regarded as the premiere festival of the Pacific. The festival provides the opportunity for Pacific Islanders to share their knowledge and experiences and celebrate who they are as oceanic people. This documentary gives you a glimpse of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts in A...
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directed by Aren Baoa, fl. 2011 (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 2008), 40 mins
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The Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA) is regarded as the premiere festival of the Pacific. The festival provides the opportunity for Pacific Islanders to share their knowledge and experiences and celebrate who they are as oceanic people. This documentary gives you a glimpse of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts in American Samoa in 2008.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Aren Baoa, fl. 2011
Author / Creator
Aren Baoa, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization)
Topic / Theme
Fairs and festivals, Local customs, Cultural participation, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Cultural identity, Italians
Copyright Message
©2008
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1st Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival
produced by Solomon Islands National Museum. Photographic & Audio Visual Section, in 1st Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 1999), 53 mins
The 1st Melanesian Arts Festival gathering at Solomon Island.
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produced by Solomon Islands National Museum. Photographic & Audio Visual Section, in 1st Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 1999), 53 mins
Description
The 1st Melanesian Arts Festival gathering at Solomon Island.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Solomon Islands National Museum. Photographic & Audio Visual Section, Sosimo Narasta, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization)
Speaker / Narrator
Sosimo Narasta, fl. 1999
Topic / Theme
Melanesian, Cultural participation, Local customs, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Fairs and festivals, Brazilians
Copyright Message
©1999
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3-D Footage Directed by Francis Ford Coppola from 'The Bellboy and the Playgirls'
directed by Francis Ford Coppola, 1939- and Fritz Umgelter, 1922-1981; produced by Wolf C. Hartwig, 1921- and Harry Ross, fl. 1962, Defin Film, Rapid Film and Screen Rite Picture Company; performed by June Wilkinson, 1940- and Don Kenney, fl. 1962 (Los Angeles, CA: Flicker Alley, 2015), 2 mins
This video is a 3d footage from the 1962 comedy film 'The Bellboy and the Playgirls', directed by Francis Ford Coppola and Fritz Umgelter.
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directed by Francis Ford Coppola, 1939- and Fritz Umgelter, 1922-1981; produced by Wolf C. Hartwig, 1921- and Harry Ross, fl. 1962, Defin Film, Rapid Film and Screen Rite Picture Company; performed by June Wilkinson, 1940- and Don Kenney, fl. 1962 (Los Angeles, CA: Flicker Alley, 2015), 2 mins
Description
This video is a 3d footage from the 1962 comedy film 'The Bellboy and the Playgirls', directed by Francis Ford Coppola and Fritz Umgelter.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
June Wilkinson, 1940-, Don Kenney, fl. 1962
Contributor
Paul Grupp, 1904-1974, Wolf C. Hartwig, 1921-, Harry Ross, fl. 1962, Defin Film, Rapid Film, Screen Rite Picture Company, Claus Ogerman, 1930-
Author / Creator
Francis Ford Coppola, 1939-, Fritz Umgelter, 1922-1981, June Wilkinson, 1940-, Don Kenney, fl. 1962, Dieter Hildebrandt, 1927-2013, Margh Malina, fl. 1958
Date Published / Released
1962, 2015
Publisher
Flicker Alley
Topic / Theme
Imposters, Hotels and inns, Espionage, Fashion models, Madame Whimplepoole, George
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by Flicker Alley, LLC
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3rd Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival: Living Cultures, Living Traditions
directed by Aren Baoa, fl. 2011 (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 2006), 22 mins
The 3rd Melanesian Arts Festival was held in Suva, Fiji in 2006 and true to its objective captured and promoted the essence of arts, crafts and dances known to these countries.
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directed by Aren Baoa, fl. 2011 (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 2006), 22 mins
Description
The 3rd Melanesian Arts Festival was held in Suva, Fiji in 2006 and true to its objective captured and promoted the essence of arts, crafts and dances known to these countries.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Aren Baoa, fl. 2011, Lenora Qereqeretabua, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Aren Baoa, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization)
Speaker / Narrator
Lenora Qereqeretabua, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Melanesian, Cultural identity, Cultural participation, Local customs, Fairs and festivals, Pacific Islanders
Copyright Message
©2006
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42nd Street (1933): Shooting script
directed by Lloyd Bacon, 1889-1955; produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, 1902-1979, Warner Brothers; performed by Ginger Rogers, 1911-1995, Dick Powell, 1904-1963, Ruby Keeler, 1910-1993, Warner Baxter, 1889-1951, Bebe Daniels, 1901-1971, George Brent, 1904-1979, Guy Kibbee, 1882-1956 and Una Merkel, 1903-1986 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2008), 152 page(s)
This 1933 musical, directed by Lloyd Bacon, features Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, and George Brent.
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directed by Lloyd Bacon, 1889-1955; produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, 1902-1979, Warner Brothers; performed by Ginger Rogers, 1911-1995, Dick Powell, 1904-1963, Ruby Keeler, 1910-1993, Warner Baxter, 1889-1951, Bebe Daniels, 1901-1971, George Brent, 1904-1979, Guy Kibbee, 1882-1956 and Una Merkel, 1903-1986 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2008), 152 page(s)
Description
This 1933 musical, directed by Lloyd Bacon, features Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, and George Brent.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Script
Performer / Ensemble
Ginger Rogers, 1911-1995, Dick Powell, 1904-1963, Ruby Keeler, 1910-1993, Warner Baxter, 1889-1951, Bebe Daniels, 1901-1971, George Brent, 1904-1979, Guy Kibbee, 1882-1956, Una Merkel, 1903-1986
Contributor
Al Dubin, 1891-1945, Darryl F. Zanuck, 1902-1979, Warner Brothers, Harry Warren, 1893-1981
Author / Creator
Lloyd Bacon, 1889-1955, Ginger Rogers, 1911-1995, Dick Powell, 1904-1963, Ruby Keeler, 1910-1993, Warner Baxter, 1889-1951, Bebe Daniels, 1901-1971, George Brent, 1904-1979, Guy Kibbee, 1882-1956, Una Merkel, 1903-1986, Rian James, 1899-1953, James Seymour, 1895-1976, Whitney Bolton, 1900-1969
Date Published / Released
1933, 2008
Publisher
Alexander Street
Topic / Theme
Theater, Entertainment industry, Theater careers, Julian Marsh, Pat Denning, Dorothy Brock, Abner Dillon, Lorraine Fleming, Thomas Barry, Billy Lawler, Peggy Sawyer, Ann Lowell
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1933, Warner Bros.
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42nd Street: River To River
directed by Gary Keys, fl. 2011 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2011), 1 hour 27 mins
42nd STREET: RIVER TO RIVER is an impressionistic, graphic history of one of the world's most infamous streets: Manhattan's 42nd Street. Likened to a DNA strip of New York City, the street has ranged from the glamorous to the derelict, housing everything from peep shows to such international institutions as the Un...
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directed by Gary Keys, fl. 2011 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2011), 1 hour 27 mins
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42nd STREET: RIVER TO RIVER is an impressionistic, graphic history of one of the world's most infamous streets: Manhattan's 42nd Street. Likened to a DNA strip of New York City, the street has ranged from the glamorous to the derelict, housing everything from peep shows to such international institutions as the United Nations.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Gary Keys, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Cities, City life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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