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Breaking Point
directed by Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017; produced by Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017, Palomar College. Educational Television (Santa Monica, CA: The Video Project, 2014), 59 mins
Winner, Four Emmy Awards, Pacific Southwest. One of the worst ecological disaster in U.S. history is rapidly approaching, a casualty of the drought and "water wars" in the Southwest. California's largest lake - the Salton Sea in the Sonoran desert - is disappearing. As Breaking Point reveals, large swaths of lake...
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directed by Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017; produced by Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017, Palomar College. Educational Television (Santa Monica, CA: The Video Project, 2014), 59 mins
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Winner, Four Emmy Awards, Pacific Southwest. One of the worst ecological disaster in U.S. history is rapidly approaching, a casualty of the drought and "water wars" in the Southwest. California's largest lake - the Salton Sea in the Sonoran desert - is disappearing. As Breaking Point reveals, large swaths of lake bed are already exposed and salt levels drastically increased due to mandated water transfers to metropolitan areas along the Californi...
Winner, Four Emmy Awards, Pacific Southwest. One of the worst ecological disaster in U.S. history is rapidly approaching, a casualty of the drought and "water wars" in the Southwest. California's largest lake - the Salton Sea in the Sonoran desert - is disappearing. As Breaking Point reveals, large swaths of lake bed are already exposed and salt levels drastically increased due to mandated water transfers to metropolitan areas along the California coast and other factors that limit water inflow. If no action is taken in the next few years, rising salinity will cause the deaths of 100 million fish, eliminating the main food source for hundreds of species of migratory birds -- the second-greatest diversity of bird species in the United States. The National Audubon Society considers the Salton Sea a bird site of global significance. There would also be substantial human impact. After years of agricultural runoff into the Sea, the lake bed is toxic, with high levels of arsenic, selenium and traces of the pesticide DDT. As the lake recedes, massive toxic dust storms will threaten the health of millions of people living in surrounding communities, including as far away as Los Angeles. Breaking Point mixes dramatic aerial images of the lake and closeups of its shores with commentary from scientists, government officials and local residents to present the history of the Salton Sea, the missed opportunities that have plagued the Sea for decades, and the current options for saving it, which will likely cost billions of dollars. The Salton Sea has reached its breaking point, and time is running out.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017, Palomar College. Educational Television
Author / Creator
Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
The Video Project
Speaker / Narrator
Bill Wisneski, fl. 1997-2017
Topic / Theme
Water conservation, Lakes, Environmental impact analysis, Environmental disasters
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Speciality Studios, The Video Project
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California Forever, Episode 1, The Story of California State Parks
directed by David Vassar, fl. 1970; produced by David Vassar, fl. 1970 and Sally Kaplan, fl. 1998, Backcountry Pictures, in California Forever, Episode 1 (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 2012), 55 mins
California Forever is a two-part series that tells the history and legacy of California's magnificent state parks, from Yosemite in 1864 to the present day. It is also the story of how the 'park idea' first started in California and led to the creation of the national park system. Together, the two one-hour episod...
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directed by David Vassar, fl. 1970; produced by David Vassar, fl. 1970 and Sally Kaplan, fl. 1998, Backcountry Pictures, in California Forever, Episode 1 (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 2012), 55 mins
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California Forever is a two-part series that tells the history and legacy of California's magnificent state parks, from Yosemite in 1864 to the present day. It is also the story of how the 'park idea' first started in California and led to the creation of the national park system. Together, the two one-hour episodes illustrate the importance of California's state parks for preserving the state's history, culture, and environment, as well as for p...
California Forever is a two-part series that tells the history and legacy of California's magnificent state parks, from Yosemite in 1864 to the present day. It is also the story of how the 'park idea' first started in California and led to the creation of the national park system. Together, the two one-hour episodes illustrate the importance of California's state parks for preserving the state's history, culture, and environment, as well as for public enjoyment. Many of the state's parks, now national icons, are facing a variety of challenges today. Episode One - California Forever: The History of California State Parks highlights the discovery and creation of California's state parks system and profiles the individuals and groups whose passion helped preserve and protect them for future generations, including John Muir. The episode takes viewers on a scenic, cultural and historical tour of California's state parks, highlighting key events and historic places that are crucial chapters of the California story, including Spanish colonists at Old Monterey, fortune seekers in Gold Country, the ill-fated Donner Party, and native tribes on the North Coast.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Vassar, fl. 1970, Sally Kaplan, fl. 1998, Backcountry Pictures, Richard Doyle, 1945-
Author / Creator
David Vassar, fl. 1970
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
The Video Project
Series
California Forever
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Doyle, 1945-
Topic / Theme
History, Government policy, National parks
Copyright Message
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 12, Beyond Petrol II
presented by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011; produced by Paul Faint, fl. 1992, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 12 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 9 mins
Demand for oil may soon outstrip supply and without alternatives all our energy will not be met. One way to offset demand is to drive electric cars. Dr Jonica Newby travels to the US capital of the car, Detroit, and takes the electric cars of tomorrow for a spin.
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presented by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011; produced by Paul Faint, fl. 1992, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 12 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 9 mins
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Demand for oil may soon outstrip supply and without alternatives all our energy will not be met. One way to offset demand is to drive electric cars. Dr Jonica Newby travels to the US capital of the car, Detroit, and takes the electric cars of tomorrow for a spin.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Faint, fl. 1992, Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011
Author / Creator
Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011
Topic / Theme
Cars, Energy resources, Electricity, Automobile manufacturing, Renewable energy sources, Fuel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by ABC Commercial
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Discover Hetch Hetchy With Harrison Ford
directed by David Vassar, fl. 1970; produced by David Vassar, fl. 1970 (Mill Valley, CA: Green Planet Films), 27 mins
In 1890 the Hetch Hetchy Valley was preserved as the most beautiful natural feature in the northern half of Yosemite National Park. Like its renowned twin, Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy was carved by glaciers and is ringed by sheer granite cliffs and waterfalls. Tragically, this national treasure was dammed and fl...
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directed by David Vassar, fl. 1970; produced by David Vassar, fl. 1970 (Mill Valley, CA: Green Planet Films), 27 mins
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In 1890 the Hetch Hetchy Valley was preserved as the most beautiful natural feature in the northern half of Yosemite National Park. Like its renowned twin, Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy was carved by glaciers and is ringed by sheer granite cliffs and waterfalls. Tragically, this national treasure was dammed and flooded under 300 feet (100 meters) of water for use as a reservoir in 1923. Hosted and narrated by Harrison Ford.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Vassar, fl. 1970
Author / Creator
David Vassar, fl. 1970
Publisher
Green Planet Films
Topic / Theme
Water supply, Conservation of natural resources, Dams, Valleys
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Green Planet Films
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Extreme Environments, 15, Fire
produced by Evan Clark, fl. 2012, in Extreme Environments, 15 (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2010), 23 mins
Forests, wildlife, property and often human life is endangered when fires break out. Fires strike when the air is hot and the land is dry – and spread when high winds fan the flames. Lightening is the major source of naturally occurring fires. This episode looks at the California fires of 2007, the Los Alamos Re...
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produced by Evan Clark, fl. 2012, in Extreme Environments, 15 (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2010), 23 mins
Description
Forests, wildlife, property and often human life is endangered when fires break out. Fires strike when the air is hot and the land is dry – and spread when high winds fan the flames. Lightening is the major source of naturally occurring fires. This episode looks at the California fires of 2007, the Los Alamos Research Laboratory super computer called ‘Blue Mountain’ that simulated unfolding weather patterns, as well as the Fire Camera syste...
Forests, wildlife, property and often human life is endangered when fires break out. Fires strike when the air is hot and the land is dry – and spread when high winds fan the flames. Lightening is the major source of naturally occurring fires. This episode looks at the California fires of 2007, the Los Alamos Research Laboratory super computer called ‘Blue Mountain’ that simulated unfolding weather patterns, as well as the Fire Camera system in NSW, Australia, and the fire festival in Spain.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Evan Clark, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Extreme Environments
Topic / Theme
Environment, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Switch International
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The First 70
directed by Jarratt Moody, fl. 2009; produced by Lauren Valentino, fl. 2011, Heath Hen Films (Burbank, CA: Cinema Libre Studio, 2013), 30 mins
Three young filmmakers set out last May on a 3,000 mile trip around California after the state announced plans to close one quarter of their 279 parks. The closure list includes thousands of acres of parkland, recreation areas, wildlife reserves, and 50% of the state's historic parks. The First 70 is an inspiring...
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directed by Jarratt Moody, fl. 2009; produced by Lauren Valentino, fl. 2011, Heath Hen Films (Burbank, CA: Cinema Libre Studio, 2013), 30 mins
Description
Three young filmmakers set out last May on a 3,000 mile trip around California after the state announced plans to close one quarter of their 279 parks. The closure list includes thousands of acres of parkland, recreation areas, wildlife reserves, and 50% of the state's historic parks. The First 70 is an inspiring journey through 70 of California’s majestic state parks and beautifully portrays the individuals who have put their heart and soul in...
Three young filmmakers set out last May on a 3,000 mile trip around California after the state announced plans to close one quarter of their 279 parks. The closure list includes thousands of acres of parkland, recreation areas, wildlife reserves, and 50% of the state's historic parks. The First 70 is an inspiring journey through 70 of California’s majestic state parks and beautifully portrays the individuals who have put their heart and soul into maintaining and caring for these remarkable resources.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Lauren Valentino, fl. 2011, Heath Hen Films, Dmitri Gaskin, 1995-
Author / Creator
Jarratt Moody, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2011, 2013
Publisher
Cinema Libre Studio
Topic / Theme
Wildlife conservation, Environmental justice, Environmental protection, State and provincial laws, State and provincial parks
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 Cinema Libre Studio
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Forest Guards
directed by Stephen Kijak, 1969- and John Keitel, 1964- (London, England: TVF International, 2009), 52 mins
This documentary presents a whirlwind year in the life of six home-schooled children from a local community in the foothills of Northern California who have developed an ingenious invention for the early detection of forest fires. What starts as a local environmental solution evolves into an idea that could have a...
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directed by Stephen Kijak, 1969- and John Keitel, 1964- (London, England: TVF International, 2009), 52 mins
Description
This documentary presents a whirlwind year in the life of six home-schooled children from a local community in the foothills of Northern California who have developed an ingenious invention for the early detection of forest fires. What starts as a local environmental solution evolves into an idea that could have a major global impact after they win top prize at the Global Children's Climate Competition and with it, the chance to have their dream...
This documentary presents a whirlwind year in the life of six home-schooled children from a local community in the foothills of Northern California who have developed an ingenious invention for the early detection of forest fires. What starts as a local environmental solution evolves into an idea that could have a major global impact after they win top prize at the Global Children's Climate Competition and with it, the chance to have their dream become reality.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Stephen Kijak, 1969-, John Keitel, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
TVF International
Topic / Theme
Contests and competitions, Forest fires, Home schooling, Forests, Fires
Copyright Message
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Hollywood's Magical Island - Catalina
directed by Greg Reitman, fl. 2000; produced by Greg Reitman, fl. 2000 and Kenneth Raich, fl. 1984, Blue Water Entertainment (United States: Blue Water Entertainment, 2003), 52 mins
Through the remarkable eye of first time film director, GREG REITMAN, we get a first hand glimpse of The Magic Isle. While exploring historical, social, and environmental changes, the film captures the mystical splendors, natural beauty and romance of Santa Catalina Island. Using a mix of rare 16mm, archival film...
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directed by Greg Reitman, fl. 2000; produced by Greg Reitman, fl. 2000 and Kenneth Raich, fl. 1984, Blue Water Entertainment (United States: Blue Water Entertainment, 2003), 52 mins
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Through the remarkable eye of first time film director, GREG REITMAN, we get a first hand glimpse of The Magic Isle. While exploring historical, social, and environmental changes, the film captures the mystical splendors, natural beauty and romance of Santa Catalina Island. Using a mix of rare 16mm, archival film and old black and white stills, inter-cut with interviews of islanders, historians and celebrities; the viewer is taken on a journey du...
Through the remarkable eye of first time film director, GREG REITMAN, we get a first hand glimpse of The Magic Isle. While exploring historical, social, and environmental changes, the film captures the mystical splendors, natural beauty and romance of Santa Catalina Island. Using a mix of rare 16mm, archival film and old black and white stills, inter-cut with interviews of islanders, historians and celebrities; the viewer is taken on a journey during America’s golden era. It begins with the acquisition of the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1919 led by William Wrigley, Jr. He set a course for Catalina’s future in the world of art, sports, music and entertainment that was unmatched in US history even through present day. The film documents architectural achievements, many first of a kind buildings and innovations that transformed Catalina from a simple island into a modern day state-of-the-art playground. The film highlights many of the individuals including stars of the Big Band Era, Marilyn Monroe, and the island’s role as Hollywood’s secret playground for the stars. The island even played a role in helping to elect President Ronald Reagan. We witness the island’s tragedy and heartache – deftly captured in the film with heartfelt interviews and a score that tugs at the emotions. Utilizing interviews with Jean-Michel Cousteau, heirs of the Wrigley family, residents and visitors of the island; we learn of William Wrigley, Jr’s dream of preserving the island’s natural beauty as well as providing a magical place for all to enjoy. The film concludes with Art Good Jazz Trax, Fender’s Catalina Island Blues Festival, and a visual kaleidoscope of modern day Catalina Island as an ecological paradise highlighting the revival of the island as a place of leisure and entertainment.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Greg Reitman, fl. 2000, Kenneth Raich, fl. 1984, Blue Water Entertainment, Peter Coyote, 1941-
Author / Creator
Greg Reitman, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Blue Water Entertainment
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Coyote, 1941-
Person Discussed
William Wrigley, Jr., 1861-1932
Topic / Theme
Sports, Music, Tourism industry, Entertainment industry, Islands, World War II, 1939-1945
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003 Blue Water Entertainment
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Jimmy's Global Harvest, Season 1, Episode 3, USA
directed by Jane Cameron, fl. 2007; produced by Jane Cameron, fl. 2007, in Jimmy's Global Harvest, Season 1, Episode 3 (Glasgow, Scotland: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 51 mins
Jimmy Doherty sets out to discover if the world's farmers will be able to feed us in the future. Demand for food is expected to double within the next 40 years. Yet we can only grow food on four per cent of the earth's surface, the climate is changing and resources like water and fuel are under threat. Jimmy meets...
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directed by Jane Cameron, fl. 2007; produced by Jane Cameron, fl. 2007, in Jimmy's Global Harvest, Season 1, Episode 3 (Glasgow, Scotland: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 51 mins
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Jimmy Doherty sets out to discover if the world's farmers will be able to feed us in the future. Demand for food is expected to double within the next 40 years. Yet we can only grow food on four per cent of the earth's surface, the climate is changing and resources like water and fuel are under threat. Jimmy meets the men and women who claim to have new techniques and new technologies that will help meet these challenges. Jimmy visits the USA, th...
Jimmy Doherty sets out to discover if the world's farmers will be able to feed us in the future. Demand for food is expected to double within the next 40 years. Yet we can only grow food on four per cent of the earth's surface, the climate is changing and resources like water and fuel are under threat. Jimmy meets the men and women who claim to have new techniques and new technologies that will help meet these challenges. Jimmy visits the USA, the greatest food-producing country on earth. The farmers have put their faith in new technology to increase food output, but is it enough? In search of answers he visits the tomato fields and bioscience labs of California, a high-output pig farm in Iowa, and gets a taste of the Wild West while herding buffalo in South Dakota. Yet it's a farm in North Carolina that offers the most surprising approach of all.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jane Cameron, fl. 2007, Jimmy Doherty, 1975-
Author / Creator
Jane Cameron, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Jimmy's Global Harvest
Speaker / Narrator
Jimmy Doherty, 1975-
Person Discussed
Jimmy Doherty, 1975-
Topic / Theme
Water resources development, Climate change, Food industry, Farmers
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 BBC Worldwide
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Land of the Eagle, Episode 8, Searching for Paradise
produced by Peter Crawford, 1943-, British Broadcasting Corporation and WNET Channel 13, New York, NY, in Land of the Eagle, Episode 8 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 49 mins
The story of how North America was discovered and tamed is told through two sets of eyes: the native Indians and the European newcomers. The series, which received a Finalist Certificate at the New York Festival, is a magnificent hotchpotch of paintings, photographs, old songs played on period instruments, contemp...
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produced by Peter Crawford, 1943-, British Broadcasting Corporation and WNET Channel 13, New York, NY, in Land of the Eagle, Episode 8 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 49 mins
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The story of how North America was discovered and tamed is told through two sets of eyes: the native Indians and the European newcomers. The series, which received a Finalist Certificate at the New York Festival, is a magnificent hotchpotch of paintings, photographs, old songs played on period instruments, contemporary Indians voicing the words of their ancestors, and magnificent wildlife filming, revealing the shifting balance between man and na...
The story of how North America was discovered and tamed is told through two sets of eyes: the native Indians and the European newcomers. The series, which received a Finalist Certificate at the New York Festival, is a magnificent hotchpotch of paintings, photographs, old songs played on period instruments, contemporary Indians voicing the words of their ancestors, and magnificent wildlife filming, revealing the shifting balance between man and nature.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Crawford, 1943-, British Broadcasting Corporation, WNET Channel 13, New York, NY, Alan Ereira, fl. 1965
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Land of the Eagle
Speaker / Narrator
Alan Ereira, fl. 1965
Topic / Theme
California Gold Rush, 1849, Imperialism and Colonialism, Climate and the Environment, Trade and Commerce, American Indians, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1990 BBC Worldwide
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