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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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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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9/11: Truth, Lies and Conspiracies
directed by Nick London, fl. 1999; produced by Nick London, fl. 1999, Blakeway (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 51 mins
Ever since the attacks on America in September 2001, conspiracy theories – some credible, others less so – have persisted about what actually took place. Fifteen years after 9/11, this documentary takes a look at some of the theories surrounding the attacks and investigates whether information is still being h...
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directed by Nick London, fl. 1999; produced by Nick London, fl. 1999, Blakeway (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 51 mins
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Ever since the attacks on America in September 2001, conspiracy theories – some credible, others less so – have persisted about what actually took place. Fifteen years after 9/11, this documentary takes a look at some of the theories surrounding the attacks and investigates whether information is still being held back. The film presents a range of views from families who say they haven’t been told the full story by the US administration to...
Ever since the attacks on America in September 2001, conspiracy theories – some credible, others less so – have persisted about what actually took place. Fifteen years after 9/11, this documentary takes a look at some of the theories surrounding the attacks and investigates whether information is still being held back. The film presents a range of views from families who say they haven’t been told the full story by the US administration to insiders who say how they believe the attacks could have been prevented.
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Politics & Current Affairs
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Documentary
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Nick London, fl. 1999, Blakeway, Tara Fitzgerald, 1967-
Author / Creator
Nick London, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Tara Fitzgerald, 1967-
Topic / Theme
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 BBC Worldwide
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20th Century with Mike Wallace, 20th Century With Mike Wallace: Crisis In Iran. Death of the Shah and the Hostage Crisis
in 20th Century with Mike Wallace (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 46 mins
This documentary, published by A&E Television Networks, is about the revolution that led to the fall of the Shah of Iran and the Iranian hostage crises.
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in 20th Century with Mike Wallace (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 46 mins
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This documentary, published by A&E Television Networks, is about the revolution that led to the fall of the Shah of Iran and the Iranian hostage crises.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
20th Century with Mike Wallace
Speaker / Narrator
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, 1919-1980, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, 1919-1980, Jimmy Carter, 1924-, Ruhollah Mussavi Khomeini, 1902-1989, Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004
Topic / Theme
Government models, International relations, Islam, Political corruption, Iranian Revolution, 1978-1979, American History, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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An African Answer
directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by Imad Karam, 1976-, FLT Films (London, England: FLT Films, 2010), 38 mins
More than one thousand people were killed and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, following disputed elections in Kenya at the end of 2007. Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye – former militia leaders turned peace-makers from Nigeria – were invited to mediate in the worst-affected district...
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directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by Imad Karam, 1976-, FLT Films (London, England: FLT Films, 2010), 38 mins
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More than one thousand people were killed and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, following disputed elections in Kenya at the end of 2007. Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye – former militia leaders turned peace-makers from Nigeria – were invited to mediate in the worst-affected district. An African Answer depicts their dramatic bid to bring healing and reconciliation after death and destruction.
The film depicts the d...
More than one thousand people were killed and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, following disputed elections in Kenya at the end of 2007. Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye – former militia leaders turned peace-makers from Nigeria – were invited to mediate in the worst-affected district. An African Answer depicts their dramatic bid to bring healing and reconciliation after death and destruction.
The film depicts the dynamics of an effective, African approach to conflict resolution between rival ethnic groups. It demonstrates that durable, peaceful coexistence between communities formerly in conflict is feasible in Kenya and beyond.
Above all, the film gives hope that grassroots communities can reject violence and rebuild peace and prosperity.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Imad Karam, 1976-, FLT Films, Kathleen Openda
Author / Creator
Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
FLT Films
Speaker / Narrator
Kathleen Openda
Person Discussed
James Wuye, fl. 2010, Imam Muhammad Ashafa, fl. 2010
Topic / Theme
Elections, Social conflict, Area Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of FLT Films. All rights reserved.
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African Studies Series, 1, African Stories: C.A.R.E. in Africa
produced by CARE International, in African Studies Series, 1 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2010), 23 mins
CARE International is known throughout the world for its relief efforts of countries in need. This three-part program takes viewers to various countries in Africa to view how members of CARE handle their humanitarian projects. Part 1: Drought in Africa - Parts of Southern Africa are dealing with the longest drough...
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produced by CARE International, in African Studies Series, 1 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2010), 23 mins
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CARE International is known throughout the world for its relief efforts of countries in need. This three-part program takes viewers to various countries in Africa to view how members of CARE handle their humanitarian projects. Part 1: Drought in Africa - Parts of Southern Africa are dealing with the longest drought in memory; the lives of millions are at risk. This part of the program looks at the ugly face of drought and documents the effects th...
CARE International is known throughout the world for its relief efforts of countries in need. This three-part program takes viewers to various countries in Africa to view how members of CARE handle their humanitarian projects. Part 1: Drought in Africa - Parts of Southern Africa are dealing with the longest drought in memory; the lives of millions are at risk. This part of the program looks at the ugly face of drought and documents the effects that two years without rain have had on the rural communities of Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Part 2: Roads - Considered the economic backbone of any economy, roads play a very important role in the distribution of food and aid throughout Mozambique. This part of the program documents the community-wide efforts involved in creating a reliable system of roads in this country. Part 3: Food Transportation - CARE distributes more food to countries in need than any other organization in the world. Here we see how this massive effort takes place; we follow the path food and supplies take from the port cities of eastern Kenya to the drought stricken villages of the north.
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Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
CARE International
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
African Studies Series
Topic / Theme
Agricultural conditions, Current Affairs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 Chip Taylor Communications
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African Studies Series, South Africa: Draining the Seas
produced by Anneliese Burgess, fl. 2001, Journeyman Pictures, in African Studies Series (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2011), 32 mins
'Recommended. A very good study about the pirate fishing of toothfish and its impact on the fishing industry and the environment; it provides a very broad picture of the industry and related environmental issues by combining interviews with world experts on the fish, South African observers, a Greenpeace team, con...
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produced by Anneliese Burgess, fl. 2001, Journeyman Pictures, in African Studies Series (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2011), 32 mins
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'Recommended. A very good study about the pirate fishing of toothfish and its impact on the fishing industry and the environment; it provides a very broad picture of the industry and related environmental issues by combining interviews with world experts on the fish, South African observers, a Greenpeace team, conservation experts and Maritime legal experts.' -EMRO Review
This eye-opening documentary illustrates the difficulties in controlling i...
'Recommended. A very good study about the pirate fishing of toothfish and its impact on the fishing industry and the environment; it provides a very broad picture of the industry and related environmental issues by combining interviews with world experts on the fish, South African observers, a Greenpeace team, conservation experts and Maritime legal experts.' -EMRO Review
This eye-opening documentary illustrates the difficulties in controlling international fishing, as world fish stocks show signs of depletion. The Patagonia toothfish is becoming so valuable it is known as 'White Gold' and has caused an explosion in fishing. The value of this oily, white fish lies in its desirability as a delicacy in restaurants throughout the East and the United States; it is four times the price of regular white fish. This explains why people take the risk of fishing for it illegally. South Africa is one of the countries trying to end unlawful fishing in their waters, but it is 'like looking for a needle in a haystack.' Environmental groups are concerned that over-fishing will place the toothfish at risk of extinction.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anneliese Burgess, fl. 2001, Journeyman Pictures
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
African Studies Series
Speaker / Narrator
Anneliese Burgess, fl. 2001
Topic / Theme
Maritime commerce occupations, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 Chip Taylor Communications
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After the Raj, Series 1, Episode 1, Catching Up
directed by David Wickham; presented by David Dimbleby; produced by Keith Bowers, British Broadcasting Corporation, in After the Raj, Series 1, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 50 mins
After fifty years of independence, India is poised to become one of the world's economic and political giants and it could be one of the region's most ferocious tigers. This personal journey discovers a surprising new India struggling to emerge from the old and the conflict it's provoking. The programme explores t...
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directed by David Wickham; presented by David Dimbleby; produced by Keith Bowers, British Broadcasting Corporation, in After the Raj, Series 1, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 50 mins
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After fifty years of independence, India is poised to become one of the world's economic and political giants and it could be one of the region's most ferocious tigers. This personal journey discovers a surprising new India struggling to emerge from the old and the conflict it's provoking. The programme explores the dilemmas facing a country which is home to one-sixth of the world's population and which bears all the hallmarks of a continuing gro...
After fifty years of independence, India is poised to become one of the world's economic and political giants and it could be one of the region's most ferocious tigers. This personal journey discovers a surprising new India struggling to emerge from the old and the conflict it's provoking. The programme explores the dilemmas facing a country which is home to one-sixth of the world's population and which bears all the hallmarks of a continuing growth in numbers.
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Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Keith Bowers, British Broadcasting Corporation, David Dimbleby
Author / Creator
David Wickham, David Dimbleby
Date Published / Released
1997, 2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
After the Raj
Speaker / Narrator
David Dimbleby
Topic / Theme
Arranged marriages, Women's rights, Computers, Indian people, Economic conditions, Social castes, Social classes, Current Affairs, African Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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The Agenda & I
directed by Neveen Shalaby, fl. 2011 (South Africa: Shadow Films, 2011), 47 mins
The Agenda & I is a three-week personal journey of accomplished filmmaker Neveen Shalaby as she follows the revolution happening around her in Tahrir Square, Cairo. With her camera, she fights to the police line, where she films people weeping and screaming as they are beaten. She interviews angry Egyptians demand...
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directed by Neveen Shalaby, fl. 2011 (South Africa: Shadow Films, 2011), 47 mins
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The Agenda & I is a three-week personal journey of accomplished filmmaker Neveen Shalaby as she follows the revolution happening around her in Tahrir Square, Cairo. With her camera, she fights to the police line, where she films people weeping and screaming as they are beaten. She interviews angry Egyptians demanding the end of the corrupt Murbarak regime. Neveen powerfully documents, first-hand perhaps for the first time, a revolution in progres...
The Agenda & I is a three-week personal journey of accomplished filmmaker Neveen Shalaby as she follows the revolution happening around her in Tahrir Square, Cairo. With her camera, she fights to the police line, where she films people weeping and screaming as they are beaten. She interviews angry Egyptians demanding the end of the corrupt Murbarak regime. Neveen powerfully documents, first-hand perhaps for the first time, a revolution in progress, in high definition, and explores the different agendas of a rampant youth and a dying regime.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Neveen Shalaby, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011-11-12
Publisher
Shadow Films
Person Discussed
Hosni Mubarak, 1928-
Topic / Theme
Documentary films, Police brutality, Political corruption, Revolutions, Egyptian people, African Americans, Italians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Shadow Films
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Al Smith: The Man From Oliver Street
directed by John O'Toole, fl. 1961; produced by Caleb B. Stratton (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1961, originally published 1961), 53 mins
This program takes a look at politics 1920s-style, with Al Smith - the first Catholic candidate for president - and New York City's Tammany Hall gang: "Boss" Tweed, Jimmy Walker, and others
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directed by John O'Toole, fl. 1961; produced by Caleb B. Stratton (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1961, originally published 1961), 53 mins
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This program takes a look at politics 1920s-style, with Al Smith - the first Catholic candidate for president - and New York City's Tammany Hall gang: "Boss" Tweed, Jimmy Walker, and others
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Caleb B. Stratton, Luis Van Rooten, 1906-1973
Author / Creator
John O'Toole, fl. 1961
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944, Luis Van Rooten, 1906-1973
Person Discussed
Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Governors, Political life, Politicians, Great Depression, 1929-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, New York, NY, March 25, 1911, American History, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (...
Election campaigns, Governors, Political life, Politicians, Great Depression, 1929-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, New York, NY, March 25, 1911, American History, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Aleppo's Fall
directed by Nizam Najjar, 1980-; produced by Henrik Underbjerg, 1964-, Stray Dog Productions, Fenris Film and Yuzu Productions (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2017), 52 mins
When the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, Nizam Najjar, a Syrian now living in Norway, thought the rebels would quickly oust President Bashar al-Assad. But the peaceful protests were brutally suppressed, and the once united rebel movement fell apart. Najjar returns to Syria to investigate why the rebels are fail...
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directed by Nizam Najjar, 1980-; produced by Henrik Underbjerg, 1964-, Stray Dog Productions, Fenris Film and Yuzu Productions (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2017), 52 mins
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When the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, Nizam Najjar, a Syrian now living in Norway, thought the rebels would quickly oust President Bashar al-Assad. But the peaceful protests were brutally suppressed, and the once united rebel movement fell apart. Najjar returns to Syria to investigate why the rebels are failing in Aleppo, the city of his birth. Embedded with the rebels and a local cameraman, he risks his life on the front. In the heat of ba...
When the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, Nizam Najjar, a Syrian now living in Norway, thought the rebels would quickly oust President Bashar al-Assad. But the peaceful protests were brutally suppressed, and the once united rebel movement fell apart. Najjar returns to Syria to investigate why the rebels are failing in Aleppo, the city of his birth. Embedded with the rebels and a local cameraman, he risks his life on the front. In the heat of battle, he discovers how danger comes not only from the outside, but also from within, as two rebel leaders operate opposing strategies. In meetings, during a ceasefire, at a party and in the midst of fighting, it becomes only too apparent that there's no brotherhood among the rebels. How can such a divided group defeat a leader who appears to be able to draw on inexhaustible resources from outside the country?
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Henrik Underbjerg, 1964-, Stray Dog Productions, Fenris Film, Yuzu Productions
Author / Creator
Nizam Najjar, 1980-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
DR Sales
Person Discussed
Bashar al-Assad, 1965-
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Syrians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 DR Sales
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