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Niall Ferguson’s Networld, Season 1, Episode 1, Disruption
directed by Adrian Pennink; produced by Ewan Roxburgh, fl. 2014, in Niall Ferguson’s Networld, Season 1, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 55 mins
In this groundbreaking new series hosted by Niall Ferguson and based on his bestselling book The Square and the Tower, Ferguson visits network theorists, social scientists and data analysts to explore the history of social networks. With the help of experts in network theory, Host Niall Ferguson untangles importan...
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directed by Adrian Pennink; produced by Ewan Roxburgh, fl. 2014, in Niall Ferguson’s Networld, Season 1, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 55 mins
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In this groundbreaking new series hosted by Niall Ferguson and based on his bestselling book The Square and the Tower, Ferguson visits network theorists, social scientists and data analysts to explore the history of social networks. With the help of experts in network theory, Host Niall Ferguson untangles important issues including why social media networks polarize us, why some ideas go viral and why truth itself is at a disadvantage.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ewan Roxburgh, fl. 2014, Niall Ferguson, 1964-
Author / Creator
Adrian Pennink
Date Published / Released
2020-03-17, 2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Niall Ferguson’s Networld, Season 1
Speaker / Narrator
Niall Ferguson, 1964-
Topic / Theme
News stories, Social media, Computer networks
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Art & Culture, Aristotle: A Philosopher For All TIme
produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2019), 58 mins
Undoubtedly one of the most remarkable men who ever lived Aristotle was so industrious in so many fields of science and philosophy that he can be daunting to approach. Film maker Malcolm Hossick here presents him as a warm human being like the rest of us but also someone of remarkable integrity - totally committed...
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produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2019), 58 mins
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Undoubtedly one of the most remarkable men who ever lived Aristotle was so industrious in so many fields of science and philosophy that he can be daunting to approach. Film maker Malcolm Hossick here presents him as a warm human being like the rest of us but also someone of remarkable integrity - totally committed to getting at the truth of things and making sense of our lives on earth. Without Aristotle it's difficult to see how we would have go...
Undoubtedly one of the most remarkable men who ever lived Aristotle was so industrious in so many fields of science and philosophy that he can be daunting to approach. Film maker Malcolm Hossick here presents him as a warm human being like the rest of us but also someone of remarkable integrity - totally committed to getting at the truth of things and making sense of our lives on earth. Without Aristotle it's difficult to see how we would have got to the level of human development we have. In the complex world of today knowing something more of him can only help each individual to live out a fruitful life. The film covers such details of his everyday life as we have and sets him into the remarkable times in which he lived. When Aristotle arrived in Athens in 383 bc the democracy established there for over eighty years had already been driven out. But the philosopher Plato was there with his Academy and the new views on human life and the rights of the individual were still in place and the astounding evidence of the effect of the democracy in the arts was all around. Staggeringly beautiful buildings, statuary, paintings were everywhere. The new playwrights were thrilling their audiences in the theatres. It was an amazing time to be alive and Aristotle's astonishing talents helped him to make sense of it all and lay the groundwork for all who have followed in his wake trying to understand the remarkable world in which we humans find ourselves. Philosophy in its essence has to be expressed in terms we can all of us grasp – otherwise its not much use: here we turn over some of the essential elements of the matters that concerned Aristotle most of all - human behaviour - and the responsibilities towards society we all carry. It's a gripping and fascinating tale and the film makes quite clear why Aristotle made such a mark in his own day and speaks so powerfully to our own times.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Art & Culture
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Aristotle, 384 BC-322 BC
Topic / Theme
Philosophy, Religion and Belief Systems
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 TMW Media
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Art & Culture, The Janus Effect
written by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2017), 55 mins
The film traces how humans beings have made 'art' from the earliest recorded times. Until the fundamental changes in the way human societies viewed themselves we know as the Renaissance, artists were the servants of the rulers. This is true of all human groups throughout the world. Now in the age of individual fre...
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written by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2017), 55 mins
Description
The film traces how humans beings have made 'art' from the earliest recorded times. Until the fundamental changes in the way human societies viewed themselves we know as the Renaissance, artists were the servants of the rulers. This is true of all human groups throughout the world. Now in the age of individual freedom artists have come to enjoy a new role. The film explores this change and how art has come to be such a powerful and fruitful force...
The film traces how humans beings have made 'art' from the earliest recorded times. Until the fundamental changes in the way human societies viewed themselves we know as the Renaissance, artists were the servants of the rulers. This is true of all human groups throughout the world. Now in the age of individual freedom artists have come to enjoy a new role. The film explores this change and how art has come to be such a powerful and fruitful force in our daily lives. High School College
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Art & Culture
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Adam Smith, 1723-1790, Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, Charles Darwin, 1809-1882
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 TMW Media
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The Voice of Nothingness
directed by Thomas Josef Roth; produced by Thomas Josef Roth, DokHaus Berlin Filmproduction (Berlin State: Privately Published, 2015), 43 mins
This film introduces the core ideas and the history of the so-called Kyoto School, an open network of 20th century Japanese thinkers representing an encounter between Zen Buddhism and Western philosophy, with some of them having studied in Germany with Martin Heidegger. The film features in great part 90-year-old...
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directed by Thomas Josef Roth; produced by Thomas Josef Roth, DokHaus Berlin Filmproduction (Berlin State: Privately Published, 2015), 43 mins
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This film introduces the core ideas and the history of the so-called Kyoto School, an open network of 20th century Japanese thinkers representing an encounter between Zen Buddhism and Western philosophy, with some of them having studied in Germany with Martin Heidegger. The film features in great part 90-year-old Shizuteru Ueda, at the time the last still living representative of the original Kyoto School movement.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Thomas Josef Roth, DokHaus Berlin Filmproduction
Author / Creator
Thomas Josef Roth
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Privately Published
Person Discussed
Nishida Kitarō, 1870-1945
Topic / Theme
Philosophy, Buddhism, Buddhist
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 Thomas Josef Roth
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American Experience, The Amish: Shunned
directed by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011; produced by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011, Five O'Clock Films, in American Experience (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 54 mins
Filmed over the course of twelve months, The Amish: Shunned follows seven former members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decisions to leave one of the most closed and tightly-knit communities in the United States. Estranged from family, the ex-Amish find themselves struggling to understand and make...
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directed by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011; produced by Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011, Five O'Clock Films, in American Experience (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 54 mins
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Filmed over the course of twelve months, The Amish: Shunned follows seven former members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decisions to leave one of the most closed and tightly-knit communities in the United States. Estranged from family, the ex-Amish find themselves struggling to understand and make their way in modern America. Interwoven through the stories are the voices of Amish men and women who remain staunchly loyal to their...
Filmed over the course of twelve months, The Amish: Shunned follows seven former members of the Amish community as they reflect on their decisions to leave one of the most closed and tightly-knit communities in the United States. Estranged from family, the ex-Amish find themselves struggling to understand and make their way in modern America. Interwoven through the stories are the voices of Amish men and women who remain staunchly loyal to their traditions and faith. They explain the importance of obedience, the strong ties that bind their communities together, and the pain they endure when a loved one falls away.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011, Five O'Clock Films
Author / Creator
Callie T. Wiser, fl. 2008-2011
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience
Topic / Theme
Cultural ethos, Cultural norms, Religious communities, Christianity
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Public Broadcasting Service
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Frontline, Secrets of the Vatican
directed by Antony Thomas, 1940-; produced by Antony Thomas, 1940-, WGBH Educational Foundation, in Frontline (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 26 mins
In Secrets of the Vatican, Frontline tells the epic, inside story of the collapse of the Benedict papacy and illuminates the extraordinary challenges facing Pope Francis as he tries to reform the powerful Vatican bureaucracy, root out corruption and chart a new course for the troubled Catholic Church and its 1.2 b...
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directed by Antony Thomas, 1940-; produced by Antony Thomas, 1940-, WGBH Educational Foundation, in Frontline (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 26 mins
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In Secrets of the Vatican, Frontline tells the epic, inside story of the collapse of the Benedict papacy and illuminates the extraordinary challenges facing Pope Francis as he tries to reform the powerful Vatican bureaucracy, root out corruption and chart a new course for the troubled Catholic Church and its 1.2 billion followers.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Antony Thomas, 1940-, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Antony Thomas, 1940-
Date Published / Released
2014-02-25
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Frontline
Person Discussed
Pope Francis, 1936-, Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Topic / Theme
Clergy, Catholicism, Religious occupations, Religious corruption
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Public Broadcasting Service
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Cathedral, 3, Cathedral, Episode 3: Christmas Day
directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 3 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 57 mins
Christmas Day in Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Rowan Williams and his family reflect on the meaning of Christmas, and the choristers open their stockings. Meanwhile, artist Mark McGowan sets off to crawl from London to Canterbury to draw attention to the plight of the homeless at Christmas.
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directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 3 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 57 mins
Description
Christmas Day in Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Rowan Williams and his family reflect on the meaning of Christmas, and the choristers open their stockings. Meanwhile, artist Mark McGowan sets off to crawl from London to Canterbury to draw attention to the plight of the homeless at Christmas.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Series
Cathedral
Speaker / Narrator
Mark McGowan, 1974-, Rowan Williams, 1950-
Person Discussed
Mark McGowan, 1974-, Rowan Williams, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Community events, Places of worship, Religious festivals, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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Cathedral, 5, Hoping and Praying
directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 5 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 1 hour 1 mins
Holy Week – Archbishop Rowan Williams reflects on the future of the Anglican church. Priests come to renew their vows and the Cathedral hosts two services – one for those who agree with the ordination of women, and one for those who don’t. The Archbishop washes the feet of worshippers and welcomes thousands...
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directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 5 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 1 hour 1 mins
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Holy Week – Archbishop Rowan Williams reflects on the future of the Anglican church. Priests come to renew their vows and the Cathedral hosts two services – one for those who agree with the ordination of women, and one for those who don’t. The Archbishop washes the feet of worshippers and welcomes thousands of young Christians to Canterbury Cathedral.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Series
Cathedral
Speaker / Narrator
Rowan Williams, 1950-
Person Discussed
Rowan Williams, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Religious faiths, Religious festivals, Religious practices, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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Cathedral, 6, Old School Ties
directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 6 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 50 mins
The oldest place of learning in England lies within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral. It’s the King’s School and, in the sixth of his documentaries on a year in the life of Canterbury Cathedral, Peter Williams talks to pupils and teachers about ambition, relationships and the world outside the precincts t...
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directed by Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012, in Cathedral, 6 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 50 mins
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The oldest place of learning in England lies within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral. It’s the King’s School and, in the sixth of his documentaries on a year in the life of Canterbury Cathedral, Peter Williams talks to pupils and teachers about ambition, relationships and the world outside the precincts that, for the pupils, is home for six vital years of their lives.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Peter Williams, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Series
Cathedral
Topic / Theme
Religious faiths, Schools, Students, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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The Week They Elected the Pope
directed by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005; produced by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 52 mins
Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter....
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directed by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005; produced by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 52 mins
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Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter. As an amazing piece of theatre unfolds before our eyes we bear witness to a dramatic display of pageantry, politics and overwhelming me...
Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter. As an amazing piece of theatre unfolds before our eyes we bear witness to a dramatic display of pageantry, politics and overwhelming media attention. Just after the Pope’s death 115 cardinals from around the world flocked to Rome and were faced with the burden of responsibility in choosing a suitable and worthy new Pope. Many of them had never met before and so they had to get acquainted. This enlightening film allows us to see inside and outside the Vatican where we listen to accounts from journalists, holy men and the waiting public. Reporters give their opinions of who they think might be Pope: in one man’s words it is a truly open horse race and anything can happen while another says the Holy Spirit has a hand in the decision. As the Catholic world prepares for a new spiritual leader spectators including nuns, priests and ordinary folk have their personal favourites and are quick to speculate about the heavyweights in the running. When the decision is made white smoke appears from the Vatican chimney. After some confusion as to whether it is white or grey, the crowd quietly waits for the answer. In the jubilation that follows it is easy to see how people are caught up in the spectacle of the event and many aren’t even Catholic. As a charming insight, this film will explore the events of a dramatic week and introduce the importance that this decision will make for the future of the Church in modern society.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Attwell, fl. 2005, Stephen Kemble, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Michael Attwell, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Kemble, fl. 2005
Person Discussed
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Topic / Theme
Elections, Religious communities, Religious life, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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