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The Double Dutch Divas!
directed by Nicole Franklin; produced by Epiphany Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 41 mins
Women with names like Smooth, Heart, Sassy, and Lady Di are the core of the Double Dutch Divas, a team that has mastered the art of jumping and dancing double Dutch during their twenty years together. They are a real life example of sisterhood at its best. Giving show stopping performances in the US and abroad, th...
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directed by Nicole Franklin; produced by Epiphany Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 41 mins
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Women with names like Smooth, Heart, Sassy, and Lady Di are the core of the Double Dutch Divas, a team that has mastered the art of jumping and dancing double Dutch during their twenty years together. They are a real life example of sisterhood at its best. Giving show stopping performances in the US and abroad, they bring fitness and fun to a multitude of people of all ethnicities. The game of double Dutch is an urban game where two ropes turn si...
Women with names like Smooth, Heart, Sassy, and Lady Di are the core of the Double Dutch Divas, a team that has mastered the art of jumping and dancing double Dutch during their twenty years together. They are a real life example of sisterhood at its best. Giving show stopping performances in the US and abroad, they bring fitness and fun to a multitude of people of all ethnicities. The game of double Dutch is an urban game where two ropes turn simultaneously in egg-beater fashion and one or more persons jump in the middle. Practiced and performed by both women and men, it is still a game where women shine. Age doesn't stop a Double Dutch Diva. The oldest jumper is forty-nine. They're married, they're single, they're mothers, they're stress-ridden career people - nothing keeps them from enjoying their sense of "can-do" and fun that inspires audiences everywhere. The original full length version I Was Made to Love Her is available as well from Filmakers Library College Adult
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Epiphany Productions
Author / Creator
Nicole Franklin
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Women's issues, Performing ensembles, Performances, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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The Dreamers
directed by François Cardona, fl. 2016; produced by Stanislas Gazelle, fl. 2017, Orlando Ribiero, fl. 2016, Victoria Logan, fl. 2014 and Thomas Ellis, fl. 2008, Babel Press (France: Java Films, 2016), 56 mins
They’re nicknamed ‘The Dreamers’. Teenagers from Honduras and El Salvador, ready to face all types of dangers to escape the horrific violence of gangs in Central America. They know that the journey could cost them their lives but they will risk anything to make it to America. Every month, more than 5,000 una...
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directed by François Cardona, fl. 2016; produced by Stanislas Gazelle, fl. 2017, Orlando Ribiero, fl. 2016, Victoria Logan, fl. 2014 and Thomas Ellis, fl. 2008, Babel Press (France: Java Films, 2016), 56 mins
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They’re nicknamed ‘The Dreamers’. Teenagers from Honduras and El Salvador, ready to face all types of dangers to escape the horrific violence of gangs in Central America. They know that the journey could cost them their lives but they will risk anything to make it to America. Every month, more than 5,000 unaccompanied children are arrested in the United States after crossing the Mexican border. Joao and Anthony, both 15 and from Honduras, h...
They’re nicknamed ‘The Dreamers’. Teenagers from Honduras and El Salvador, ready to face all types of dangers to escape the horrific violence of gangs in Central America. They know that the journey could cost them their lives but they will risk anything to make it to America. Every month, more than 5,000 unaccompanied children are arrested in the United States after crossing the Mexican border. Joao and Anthony, both 15 and from Honduras, have decided to jump a freight train from Mexico. But on the American side of the border, heavily armed private militia hunt migrants in the desert. They also run the real risk of getting lost in the desert and dying of thirst - a fate that befalls thousands every year. And young girls attempting the crossing are prey to the cartels, who force them into prostitution. More than 130,000 children were arrested in the past years for attempting the crossing. How many others disappeared on the road to the American Dream?
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stanislas Gazelle, fl. 2017, Orlando Ribiero, fl. 2016, Victoria Logan, fl. 2014, Thomas Ellis, fl. 2008, Babel Press
Author / Creator
François Cardona, fl. 2016
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Java Films
Topic / Theme
Youth, Survival instinct, Prostitution, Cliques and gangs, Migrant life, Hondurans, Salvadorans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 Java Films
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Ecuador
directed by Jacques Sarasin, fl. 2001; produced by Jacques Sarasin, fl. 2001, Crescendo Films and Les Productions Faire Bleu (Burbank, CA: Cinema Libre Studio, 2011), 1 hour 12 mins
In 2006 Rafael Correa was elected president of Ecuador. An educated economist, he came to politics with a mission to transform a country struggling under poverty and debt into a self-sufficient, social, independent, ecological and participative democracy. From the Yasuni Initiative, where the country would no long...
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directed by Jacques Sarasin, fl. 2001; produced by Jacques Sarasin, fl. 2001, Crescendo Films and Les Productions Faire Bleu (Burbank, CA: Cinema Libre Studio, 2011), 1 hour 12 mins
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In 2006 Rafael Correa was elected president of Ecuador. An educated economist, he came to politics with a mission to transform a country struggling under poverty and debt into a self-sufficient, social, independent, ecological and participative democracy. From the Yasuni Initiative, where the country would no longer rely on exploiting their natural oil resources, to the analyzing of the IMF debt structure, he has given Ecuadorians genuine reason...
In 2006 Rafael Correa was elected president of Ecuador. An educated economist, he came to politics with a mission to transform a country struggling under poverty and debt into a self-sufficient, social, independent, ecological and participative democracy. From the Yasuni Initiative, where the country would no longer rely on exploiting their natural oil resources, to the analyzing of the IMF debt structure, he has given Ecuadorians genuine reason to believe that a new type of government is possible.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jacques Sarasin, fl. 2001, Crescendo Films, Les Productions Faire Bleu
Author / Creator
Jacques Sarasin, fl. 2001
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Cinema Libre Studio
Person Discussed
Rafael Correa, 1963-
Topic / Theme
Negotiation in government, Petroleum industry, Conservation of natural resources, Economic development, Rainforests, Globalization, Social reforms
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 Cinema Libre Studio
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The Empire of Shame = 탐욕의 제국
directed by Hong Ligyeong, fl. 2013; produced by Purn Production (South Korea: CinemaDAL, 2013), 1 hour 31 mins
The documentary is about how the Korea Labor Welfare Corporation, with lures of a 1000% performance bonus, continues to operate and remains staffed in spite of the serious risk it gives to its workers health.
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directed by Hong Ligyeong, fl. 2013; produced by Purn Production (South Korea: CinemaDAL, 2013), 1 hour 31 mins
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The documentary is about how the Korea Labor Welfare Corporation, with lures of a 1000% performance bonus, continues to operate and remains staffed in spite of the serious risk it gives to its workers health.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Purn Production
Author / Creator
Hong Ligyeong, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
CinemaDAL
Topic / Theme
Factory life, Factory workers, Electronics industry, Health, Korean
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by CinemaDAL
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The End Of The Woolen Mills
directed by David Hoffman, fl. 2012 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2013), 8 mins
This documentary, directed by David Hoffman, discusses the end of the woolen mills, the mills that produced wool, in Camden, Maine.
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directed by David Hoffman, fl. 2012 (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2013), 8 mins
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This documentary, directed by David Hoffman, discusses the end of the woolen mills, the mills that produced wool, in Camden, Maine.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
David Hoffman, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Industrial occupations, Industry
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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Energy Alternative, 1, Changing the Way the World Works
directed by Michael Steele, fl. 1996 and Thelma Rumsey, fl. 1984; presented by William Woollard, 1939-; produced by William Woollard, 1939- and Ted Brocklebank, 1942-, Grampian Television and INcA, in Energy Alternative, 1 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 1 hour 1 mins
Changing the Way the World Works concentrates on the "end-use philosophy." Instead of asking how much energy the world will demand, it asks how can less energy be used to give consumers the things they want - lighting, central heating, air conditioning, automobiles, etc. Member of a series: The Energy Alternative...
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directed by Michael Steele, fl. 1996 and Thelma Rumsey, fl. 1984; presented by William Woollard, 1939-; produced by William Woollard, 1939- and Ted Brocklebank, 1942-, Grampian Television and INcA, in Energy Alternative, 1 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 1 hour 1 mins
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Changing the Way the World Works concentrates on the "end-use philosophy." Instead of asking how much energy the world will demand, it asks how can less energy be used to give consumers the things they want - lighting, central heating, air conditioning, automobiles, etc. Member of a series: The Energy Alternative series High School College Adult
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
William Woollard, 1939-, Ted Brocklebank, 1942-, Grampian Television, INcA
Author / Creator
Michael Steele, fl. 1996, Thelma Rumsey, fl. 1984, William Woollard, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Series
Energy Alternative
Speaker / Narrator
William Woollard, 1939-
Person Discussed
Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Electricity, Greenhouse effect, Climate change, Energy resources, Energy industry, Renewable energy sources, Environment, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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The Engine Counts
directed by Anna Vavloukis, fl. 2012 and Kirk Wolfinger, fl. 1984; produced by Anna Vavloukis, fl. 2012, Varied Directions (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 1998), 57 mins
This 1 hour program presents five different electric and hybrid car developers presenting their ideas and also gives a justification for why electric cars and hybrid cars are better. It also looks at the environmental issues involved and at the strengths and weaknesses of the internal combustion engine.
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directed by Anna Vavloukis, fl. 2012 and Kirk Wolfinger, fl. 1984; produced by Anna Vavloukis, fl. 2012, Varied Directions (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 1998), 57 mins
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This 1 hour program presents five different electric and hybrid car developers presenting their ideas and also gives a justification for why electric cars and hybrid cars are better. It also looks at the environmental issues involved and at the strengths and weaknesses of the internal combustion engine.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anna Vavloukis, fl. 2012, Varied Directions, Peter Thomas, 1924-2016
Author / Creator
Anna Vavloukis, fl. 2012, Kirk Wolfinger, fl. 1984
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Thomas, 1924-2016
Topic / Theme
Air pollution, Environment, Automobile manufacturing, Cars
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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Equatorial Guinea: Drowning in Oil?
directed by Lluis Jene and Enric Miro (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2004), 32 mins
In 1995 U.S. oil companies arrived in Equitorial Guinea in West Africa and found petroleum. Guinea has now become the third biggest oil producing nation in sub-Saharan Africa, with production at 300,000 barrels a day. Because of its location, away from the Arabian peninsula, Guinea is important to the U.S. since i...
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directed by Lluis Jene and Enric Miro (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2004), 32 mins
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In 1995 U.S. oil companies arrived in Equitorial Guinea in West Africa and found petroleum. Guinea has now become the third biggest oil producing nation in sub-Saharan Africa, with production at 300,000 barrels a day. Because of its location, away from the Arabian peninsula, Guinea is important to the U.S. since it helps the U.S. in its goal to diversify its sources of oil. Throughout its Spanish colonial past and until the discovery of oil, the...
In 1995 U.S. oil companies arrived in Equitorial Guinea in West Africa and found petroleum. Guinea has now become the third biggest oil producing nation in sub-Saharan Africa, with production at 300,000 barrels a day. Because of its location, away from the Arabian peninsula, Guinea is important to the U.S. since it helps the U.S. in its goal to diversify its sources of oil. Throughout its Spanish colonial past and until the discovery of oil, the raising of cocoa crops was the only economic activity. Sarah Wykes, Global Witness NGO says that "...although the country will have about $700 million in oil revenues per year there has been no improvement in the development of the country. It isn't benefiting the people of Guinea." Where is the money going? John Bennett, the ex-US Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea says that President Obiang, considered a dictator by many, is stealing much of the oil money (estimated at $1.5 to 2 billion over the past nine years) and depositing it offshore. Besides financial corruption, the government suppresses and even imprisons the leaders of the political opposition. The human rights violations and the lack of democracy are tolerated by the governments of the West in order to support U.S. oil interests. College Adult
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Lluis Jene, Enric Miro
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Human rights, Political corruption, Energy resources, Energy industry, Current Affairs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Fall and Winter
directed by Matt Anderson, fl. 2013; produced by Taylor Feltner, fl. 2009 (Los Angeles, CA: First Pond Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 42 mins
This stunning film takes you on a Koyaanisqatsi-style journey, reaching to the past to understand the origins of the catastrophic environmental transitions we now face. Over two years, director Matt Anderson traveled 16,000 miles to document firsthand the environmental destruction and urban wastelands across Ameri...
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directed by Matt Anderson, fl. 2013; produced by Taylor Feltner, fl. 2009 (Los Angeles, CA: First Pond Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 42 mins
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This stunning film takes you on a Koyaanisqatsi-style journey, reaching to the past to understand the origins of the catastrophic environmental transitions we now face. Over two years, director Matt Anderson traveled 16,000 miles to document firsthand the environmental destruction and urban wastelands across America. Some of today's most progressive thinkers, from anthropologists and bio- architects to psychologists and journalists, collectively...
This stunning film takes you on a Koyaanisqatsi-style journey, reaching to the past to understand the origins of the catastrophic environmental transitions we now face. Over two years, director Matt Anderson traveled 16,000 miles to document firsthand the environmental destruction and urban wastelands across America. Some of today's most progressive thinkers, from anthropologists and bio- architects to psychologists and journalists, collectively recreate a story of humanity and the history of Earth, presenting a desperately needed survival guide to make the transition in the coming ecological and psychological crisis.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Taylor Feltner, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Matt Anderson, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
First Pond Entertainment
Speaker / Narrator
Thomas Banyacya, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Thomas Banyacya, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Climate Change - Context and Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Environmental illnesses, Natural law, Capitalism, Industrialization, Atomic Bombing, Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 1945, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Gulf of Mexico, April 20-July 15, 2010, Sociology, History, Ecology, Hopi, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2012 First Pond Entertainment
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The Farmer and the Chef
directed by Michael Whalen, fl. 1999; produced by Michael Whalen, fl. 1999 (San Jose, CA: Whalen Films, 2015), 1 hour 6 mins
David Kinch of Manresa Restaurant is a world famous chef with a new project, aiming to create a two-star Michelin dining experience that reflects the Northern Californian culture he loves. Cynthia Sandberg of Love Apple Farms is a farmer who has dedicated her life to creating sustainably produced and impeccably nu...
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directed by Michael Whalen, fl. 1999; produced by Michael Whalen, fl. 1999 (San Jose, CA: Whalen Films, 2015), 1 hour 6 mins
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David Kinch of Manresa Restaurant is a world famous chef with a new project, aiming to create a two-star Michelin dining experience that reflects the Northern Californian culture he loves. Cynthia Sandberg of Love Apple Farms is a farmer who has dedicated her life to creating sustainably produced and impeccably nurtured ingredients. Will the collaboration between these two food geniuses create a world-class restaurant, or will their differences d...
David Kinch of Manresa Restaurant is a world famous chef with a new project, aiming to create a two-star Michelin dining experience that reflects the Northern Californian culture he loves. Cynthia Sandberg of Love Apple Farms is a farmer who has dedicated her life to creating sustainably produced and impeccably nurtured ingredients. Will the collaboration between these two food geniuses create a world-class restaurant, or will their differences destroy both the farmer and the chef? The Farmer & The Chef follows this ambitious pair as they work together to make the perfect biodynamic meal. It delves into their shared passion for sustainable farming and quality product, showing their return to the old values of farm-grown produce while never shying away from the latest techniques. The film provides excellent examples of how farms and restaurants do business, following Cynthia's move from a 2-acre garden to an 80-acre farm with over 300 products to keep up with Chef Kinch as he increases his cooking ten-fold. The documentary details the in-depth interdependence of farms and restaurants, and, above all, emphasizes the respectful relationship between the chef, the farmer, and the land they both depend on for survival.
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Date Written / Recorded
2015
Field of Study
Cooking
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Whalen, fl. 1999
Author / Creator
Michael Whalen, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Whalen Films
Topic / Theme
United States Cuisine, Restaurants, Farm management, Farming, Farmers, Vegetables, Vegetable gardens, Organic farming, Farm-to-table movement, Sustainable agriculture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by Michael Whalen
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