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Disappearing World, The Dervishes of Kurdistan
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.
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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
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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.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brian Moser, fl. 1960, John Sheppard, 1515-1558, John Sheppard
Author / Creator
Brian Moser, fl. 1960
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Series
Disappearing World
Speaker / Narrator
John Sheppard, 1515-1558, John Sheppard
Topic / Theme
Kurdish, Religious beliefs, Islam, Dervishes, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Essential Stories Film Festival Archive, Part 1
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...
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produced by Documentary Film Institute, in Essential Stories Film Festival Archive (San Francisco, CA: Documentary Film Institute, 2020), 46 mins
Description
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 position and circumstance in society and the current environment.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Documentary Film Institute
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Documentary Film Institute
Series
Essential Stories Film Festival Archive
Topic / Theme
Racism, Pandemics
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 by Documentary Film Institute
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Essential Stories Film Festival Archive, Part 2
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...
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produced by Documentary Film Institute, in Essential Stories Film Festival Archive (San Francisco, CA: Documentary Film Institute, 2020), 52 mins
Description
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 and circumstance in society and the current environment. x`
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Documentary Film Institute
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Documentary Film Institute
Series
Essential Stories Film Festival Archive
Topic / Theme
Equal rights, Racism, Police brutality, Political demonstrations, African Americans, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 by Documentary Film Institute
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Explore Bears Ears Through Indigenous Voices
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.
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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
Description
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.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
360VR
Contributor
Neeti Upadhye, fl. 2010, New York Times Company
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
The New York Times 360
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 New York Times Company
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Eye to Eye, Episode 22, David Abdulah
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...
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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
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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 media. His experience of the Grenadian revolution, and the possibility of the People's Partnership in local political life.
Keywords: Bas...
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 media. His experience of the Grenadian revolution, and the possibility of the People's Partnership in local political life.
Keywords: Basdeo Panday, ULF. George Weekes, OWTU, John La Rose,
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions
Author / Creator
Ricky Latiff, fl. 1981, Christopher Laird, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Eye to Eye
Person Discussed
David Abdulah, fl. 2010
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Eye to Eye, Season 4, Episode 10, Sunity Maharaj
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...
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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
Description
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 children and their development and commitment to public service, the role and failure of the media in Caribbean integration, how she appro...
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 children and their development and commitment to public service, the role and failure of the media in Caribbean integration, how she approaches journalism, storytelling, relating media to ordinary life, what should be done about the media policy of the country.
Keywords: Lloyd Best, media, journalism, public service, leadership
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions
Author / Creator
Ricky Latiff, fl. 1981, Christopher Laird, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Eye to Eye
Person Discussed
Sunity Maharaj
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Faces of Change, Afghanistan: Afghan Nomads - The Maldar
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.
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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
Description
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. 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 f...
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. 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. The theme of the film focuses on political and religious beliefs. The film and accompaning instructor notes in this series embrace five different and complex units of analysis concerning how political change occurs; individual attitudes, ethnic identity, national loyalties, institutional affiliations, and ideological beliefs.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Herb Di Gioia, fl. 1974-1981, Mohammad Ismail Khan, Norman N. Miller, fl. 1971
Author / Creator
Herb Di Gioia, fl. 1974-1981
Date Published / Released
1974
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Series
Faces of Change
Topic / Theme
Kuchi, Maldar, Migrant life, Intercultural communication, Education, Religion, Cultural identity, Cultural change and history, Ethnography, Kachi Koli, Pashto
Copyright Message
by Documentary Educational Resources
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Faces of Change, Kenya: Harambee ("Pull Together")
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.
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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
Description
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. 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 sp...
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. 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. The film shows how North Kenya- isolated for years- tries to adapt to the new concept of nationhood. Government officials from South Kenya are appointed as ambassadors to spread the idea of national unity to a people unaccustomed to it.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David MacDougall, 1939-, James Blue, 1930-, Peter Boru
Author / Creator
David MacDougall, 1939-, James Blue, 1930-
Date Published / Released
1974
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Series
Faces of Change
Topic / Theme
Swahili, Cultural change and history, Education, Speeches, Independence Day, Ethnography
Copyright Message
© Documentary Educational Resources
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Faces of Change, Kenya: Kenya Boran Part II
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...
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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
Description
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 outlook bleak for young people, even if they are able to complete local educational requirements. The film focuses on the life of Peter Bor...
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 outlook bleak for young people, even if they are able to complete local educational requirements. 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 outlook bleak for young people, even if they are able to complete local educational requirements. Kenya Boran Part II was made to show the complex set of educational problems facing young people and governments in a typical Third World setting. It has special relevance in courses that focus on comparative education, socialization and learning.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James Blue, 1930-, David MacDougall, 1939-, Iya Duba, Guyo Ali, Dokata, Peter Boru, Norman N. Miller, fl. 1971
Author / Creator
James Blue, 1930-, David MacDougall, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1974
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Series
Faces of Change
Topic / Theme
Borana, Adolescence, Cultural assimilation, Ethnosociology, Economics, Politics, Cultural change and history, Education, Ethnography
Copyright Message
© Documentary Educational Resources
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Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus
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...
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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
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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 sense of scientific inquiry tries to understand a movement that so misfired that in Dover PA., a Republican-Bush appointee judge labeled lo...
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 sense of scientific inquiry tries to understand a movement that so misfired that in Dover PA., a Republican-Bush appointee judge labeled local efforts to teach intelligent design as 'breathtaking inanity.' School districts are now grappling with the efforts to introduce intelligent design, the movement evolutionists prefer to call 'creationism in a cheap tuxedo.' However Olson also paints an unflattering portrait of his fellow scientists. Pulling together eight evolutionists for a night of poker, he reveals them to be arrogant, condescending, and self-certain until they eventually turn on themselves in a spat that sounds like...a flock of dodos. The film provides laughter and enough serious ideas to prompt hours of discussion. Always trying to maintain a fair attitude, the film is one that audiences from both sides can watch together. 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 sense of scientific inquiry tries to understand a movement that so misfired that in Dover PA., a Republican-Bush appointee judge labeled local efforts to teach intelligent design as "breathtaking inanity." School districts are now grappling with the efforts to introduce intelligent design, the movement evolutionists prefer to call "creationism in a cheap tuxedo." However Olson also paints an unflattering portrait of his fellow scientists. Pulling together eight evolutionists for a night of poker, he reveals them to be arrogant, condescending, and self-certain until they eventually turn on themselves in a spat that sounds like...a flock of dodos. The film provides laughter and enough serious ideas to prompt hours of discussion. Always trying to maintain a fair attitude, the film is one that audiences from both sides to watch it together.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Randy Olson, 1955-, Dr. David Bottjer, fl. 2006, John Calvert, fl. 2006, Dr. James Hanken, fl. 1999, Muffy Moose, fl. 2006, Jack Cashill, 1947-, Dr. Michael Behe, 1952-, Julie Janata, Ty Carlisle, Steven Miller
Author / Creator
Randy Olson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Speaker / Narrator
Randy Olson, 1955-
Person Discussed
Charles Darwin, 1809-1882
Topic / Theme
American, Religion, Creationism, School curriculums, Science curriculums, Evolution, Ethnography, Americans
Copyright Message
© Documentary Educational Resources
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