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Disappearing World, The Dervishes of Kurdistan
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directed by Brian Moser, fl. 1960; produced by Brian Moser, fl. 1960, in Disappearing World (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 1 hour 1 mins
The Dervishes of Kurdistan captures the mountainous frontier of Iran and Iraq. The Dervishes' religious faith allows them to thrust skewers in their cheeks, plunge daggers in their sides, eat glass, and lick white-hot spoons. This program shows how religion and politics are intertwined in Islamic culture.
directed by Brian Moser, fl. 1960; produced by Brian Moser, fl. 1960, in Disappearing World (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 1 hour 1 mins
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Essential Stories Film Festival Archive, Part 1
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produced by Documentary Film Institute, in Essential Stories Film Festival Archive (San Francisco, CA: Documentary Film Institute, 2020), 46 mins
This video features different films from “Essential Stories” Online Film Festival from a line-up of filmmakers documenting their experiences of this new, 2020 reality — one that is influenced by COVID-19 as well as various social justice movements. Essential perspectives are those that are unique to one's po...
produced by Documentary Film Institute, in Essential Stories Film Festival Archive (San Francisco, CA: Documentary Film Institute, 2020), 46 mins
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Essential Stories Film Festival Archive, Part 2
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produced by Documentary Film Institute, in Essential Stories Film Festival Archive (San Francisco, CA: Documentary Film Institute, 2020), 52 mins
This video features different films from “Essential Stories” Film Festival from a line-up of filmmakers documenting their experiences of this new, 2020 reality — one that is influenced by COVID-19 as well as various social justice movements. Essential perspectives are those that are unique to one's position...
produced by Documentary Film Institute, in Essential Stories Film Festival Archive (San Francisco, CA: Documentary Film Institute, 2020), 52 mins
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Explore Bears Ears Through Indigenous Voices
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produced by Neeti Upadhye, fl. 2010, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 2 mins
Bears Ears National Monument is at the center of America’s public lands debate. Visit the area in 360 and hear from some of the people affected by the boundary change.
produced by Neeti Upadhye, fl. 2010, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 2 mins
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Eye to Eye, Episode 22, David Abdulah
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directed by Ricky Latiff, fl. 1981; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions; interview by Christopher Laird, 1945-, in Eye to Eye, Episode 22 (Banyan Archive, 2010), 54 mins
Christopher Laird talks to trade unionist and political activist David Abdulah about how he developed his career from Bishop's son to union and political activist. He traces his career, his political development, his work as Education officer for the Oilfield Workers trade Union (OWTU), His work in culture and med...
directed by Ricky Latiff, fl. 1981; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions; interview by Christopher Laird, 1945-, in Eye to Eye, Episode 22 (Banyan Archive, 2010), 54 mins
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Eye to Eye, Season 4, Episode 10, Sunity Maharaj
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directed by Ricky Latiff, fl. 1981; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions; interview by Christopher Laird, 1945-, in Eye to Eye, Season 4, Episode 10 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2010), 48 mins
Christopher Laird talks to journalist and publisher Sunity Maharaj about the General election a few days prior to taping, about the start of Gayelle:The Channel, the development of political leadership, the challenges and development of publishing of the Trinidad & Tobago Review of which she is the editor, her chi...
directed by Ricky Latiff, fl. 1981; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions; interview by Christopher Laird, 1945-, in Eye to Eye, Season 4, Episode 10 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2010), 48 mins
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Faces of Change, Afghanistan: Afghan Nomads - The Maldar
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written by Herb Di Gioia, fl. 1974-1981; directed by Herb Di Gioia, fl. 1974-1981; produced by Norman N. Miller, fl. 1971, in Faces of Change (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1974), 21 mins
At dawn a nomad caravan descends on Aq Kupruk from the foothills of the Hindu Kush. In their camp, and in commerce with the townspeople, the Maldar reveal the mixture of faith and distrust that has kept nomads and sedentary people separate and interdependent over the centuries.
written by Herb Di Gioia, fl. 1974-1981; directed by Herb Di Gioia, fl. 1974-1981; produced by Norman N. Miller, fl. 1971, in Faces of Change (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1974), 21 mins
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Faces of Change, Kenya: Harambee (
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written by David MacDougall, 1939- and James Blue, 1930-; directed by David MacDougall, 1939- and James Blue, 1930-, in Faces of Change (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1974), 19 mins
Harambee is a traditional Swahili chant meaning heave-ho or pull together the slogan for a united Kenya. Harambee Day or Independence Day is celebrated in this small town in North Kenya with political speeches and an auction at the native school.
written by David MacDougall, 1939- and James Blue, 1930-; directed by David MacDougall, 1939- and James Blue, 1930-, in Faces of Change (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1974), 19 mins
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Faces of Change, Kenya: Kenya Boran Part II
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written by James Blue, 1930- and David MacDougall, 1939-; directed by David MacDougall, 1939- and James Blue, 1930-; produced by Norman N. Miller, fl. 1971, in Faces of Change (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1974), 33 mins
The film focuses on the life of Peter Boru, a sixteen-year-old former herdsboy who has become a boarding school student. Peter's life is juxtaposed to a traditional herdsboy, Dokata. The question, 'Education for what?' is posed when both tradition and modern forces common to developing areas make the economic outl...
written by James Blue, 1930- and David MacDougall, 1939-; directed by David MacDougall, 1939- and James Blue, 1930-; produced by Norman N. Miller, fl. 1971, in Faces of Change (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1974), 33 mins
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Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus
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written by Randy Olson, 1955-; directed by Randy Olson, 1955-; produced by Julie Janata, Ty Carlisle and Steven Miller (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2006), 1 hour 24 mins
Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus explores the Darwin vs. intelligent design controversy. Filmmaker/evolutionary ecologist/surfer Dr. Randy Olson travels to his home state of Kansas, the top battle ground for evolution, where he challenges top advocates for intelligent design, and with a sens...
written by Randy Olson, 1955-; directed by Randy Olson, 1955-; produced by Julie Janata, Ty Carlisle and Steven Miller (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2006), 1 hour 24 mins
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