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Beliefs and Believers, episode 105; Mystics and Meditation, New Directions
directed by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997; produced by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997; interview by John K. Simmons, fl. 1999, in Beliefs and Believers, episode 105; Mystics and Meditation (University Park, IL: Governors State University), 1 hour
Students share the insights and review the major themes involved throughout the course. The students share what they have learned, pointing out the relationships between empowerment, social action, social change, and the power of community building.
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directed by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997; produced by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997; interview by John K. Simmons, fl. 1999, in Beliefs and Believers, episode 105; Mystics and Meditation (University Park, IL: Governors State University), 1 hour
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Students share the insights and review the major themes involved throughout the course. The students share what they have learned, pointing out the relationships between empowerment, social action, social change, and the power of community building.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997, John K. Simmons, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Governors State University
Series
Beliefs and Believers
Topic / Theme
Spirituality, Religious beliefs, Religion
Copyright Message
Copyright © Governors State University
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Benazir Bhutto: Walking The Tightrope
directed by Etienne Duval; produced by René-Jean Bouyer (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 1 hour 21 mins
In 1988 Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan, the first woman to head a Muslim country. Born into a feudal society and educated at Oxford, she has indeed straddled two worlds. She was the daughter of the charismatic Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first democratic leader of Pakistan, who was executed in a mil...
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directed by Etienne Duval; produced by René-Jean Bouyer (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 1 hour 21 mins
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In 1988 Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan, the first woman to head a Muslim country. Born into a feudal society and educated at Oxford, she has indeed straddled two worlds. She was the daughter of the charismatic Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first democratic leader of Pakistan, who was executed in a military coup in 1977. This film traces Pakistan's stormy political past, a powderkeg of a country surrounded by four dangerous neighbors...
In 1988 Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan, the first woman to head a Muslim country. Born into a feudal society and educated at Oxford, she has indeed straddled two worlds. She was the daughter of the charismatic Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first democratic leader of Pakistan, who was executed in a military coup in 1977. This film traces Pakistan's stormy political past, a powderkeg of a country surrounded by four dangerous neighbors - Iran, Afghanistan, China and India. Internally violence, corruption and poverty are endemic. This documentary explores a complex woman who some see as a calculating, fearless politician and others as a charming ambassador for her country, devoted to her husband and children. One of Benazir's challenges is to improve the situation of women, who have long been victims of discrimination and violence. College Adult
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
René-Jean Bouyer
Author / Creator
Etienne Duval
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Benazir Bhutto, 1953-2007
Topic / Theme
Politics, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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The Best Time Of My Life
produced by National Film Board of Canada (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1988), 59 mins
How do women perceive themselves in mid-life? In this lively film, women aged forty to sixty share the thoughts and experiences that enrich this new stage of their lives. Reflecting a wide range of income levels, lifestyles, careers and experiences, they have in common the conviction that growth and change are alw...
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produced by National Film Board of Canada (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1988), 59 mins
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How do women perceive themselves in mid-life? In this lively film, women aged forty to sixty share the thoughts and experiences that enrich this new stage of their lives. Reflecting a wide range of income levels, lifestyles, careers and experiences, they have in common the conviction that growth and change are always possible. Whether they chose to re-enter the work force, go back to school, begin a new romance, or develop neglected talents, thei...
How do women perceive themselves in mid-life? In this lively film, women aged forty to sixty share the thoughts and experiences that enrich this new stage of their lives. Reflecting a wide range of income levels, lifestyles, careers and experiences, they have in common the conviction that growth and change are always possible. Whether they chose to re-enter the work force, go back to school, begin a new romance, or develop neglected talents, their attitudes challenge the stereotype of the middle-aged woman. While not everyone passed through menopause with equal ease, they all feel a sense of freedom and the energy to explore new directions. This important film shows that mid-life an opportunity for growth. College Adult
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
National Film Board of Canada
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Women's issues, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Beyond Babyland
directed by David Appleby, fl. 1985-2012 and Craig Leake, fl. 1974; produced by David Appleby, fl. 1985-2012 and Craig Leake, fl. 1974, University of Memphis (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2010), 56 mins
Of the thirty most industrialized nations, the U.S. has the worst record of infant mortality, with African American babies dying at three times the rate of whites. In some places, that rate equals those of many third world countries. When filmmakers David Appleby and Craig Leake discovered that their hometown of M...
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directed by David Appleby, fl. 1985-2012 and Craig Leake, fl. 1974; produced by David Appleby, fl. 1985-2012 and Craig Leake, fl. 1974, University of Memphis (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2010), 56 mins
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Of the thirty most industrialized nations, the U.S. has the worst record of infant mortality, with African American babies dying at three times the rate of whites. In some places, that rate equals those of many third world countries. When filmmakers David Appleby and Craig Leake discovered that their hometown of Memphis has the highest infant mortality rate in the country, they decided to follow those individuals who were working to reverse the s...
Of the thirty most industrialized nations, the U.S. has the worst record of infant mortality, with African American babies dying at three times the rate of whites. In some places, that rate equals those of many third world countries. When filmmakers David Appleby and Craig Leake discovered that their hometown of Memphis has the highest infant mortality rate in the country, they decided to follow those individuals who were working to reverse the statistics. Soon they began meeting some of the young pregnant mothers most at risk, and decided to concentrate much of their efforts on learning more about their particular circumstances.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Appleby, fl. 1985-2012, Craig Leake, fl. 1974, University of Memphis, Viola Davis, 1965-
Author / Creator
David Appleby, fl. 1985-2012, Craig Leake, fl. 1974
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
The Cinema Guild
Speaker / Narrator
Viola Davis, 1965-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 The Cinema Guild, Inc.
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Beyond the Grace Note
directed by Henrietta Foster, fl. 1988 (Paris, Ile-de-France: Java Films, 2020), 56 mins
‘Beyond The Grace Note’ looks at the struggles and problems that many of the most famous female conductors in the world have had to face pursuing their chosen profession. The job itself is demanding enough but there are extra hurdles that women have to face. A man can be decisive but a woman is seen as bossy o...
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directed by Henrietta Foster, fl. 1988 (Paris, Ile-de-France: Java Films, 2020), 56 mins
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‘Beyond The Grace Note’ looks at the struggles and problems that many of the most famous female conductors in the world have had to face pursuing their chosen profession. The job itself is demanding enough but there are extra hurdles that women have to face. A man can be decisive but a woman is seen as bossy or overbearing. Her gestures are not firm enough for many musicians. And of course she cannot possibly tackle the more masculine classic...
‘Beyond The Grace Note’ looks at the struggles and problems that many of the most famous female conductors in the world have had to face pursuing their chosen profession. The job itself is demanding enough but there are extra hurdles that women have to face. A man can be decisive but a woman is seen as bossy or overbearing. Her gestures are not firm enough for many musicians. And of course she cannot possibly tackle the more masculine classical repertoire like Beethoven or Verdi or Wagner or Rachmaninov.Marin Alsop, Mirga Grazinte-Tyla, Xian Zhang, Jane Glover, Joana Carneiro, Sian Edwards and other conductors share their own paths to the podium.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Henrietta Foster, fl. 1988
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Java Films
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 Film Platform
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Beyond the Wheel
directed by Rajula Shah, 1974-; produced by Rajula Shah, 1974-, India Foundation for the Arts (Privately Published, 2005), 59 mins
Across cultures, tradition bars women from engaging in activities of a certain kind like, the plough, the fishing net or the potter's wheel. 'Beyond the Wheel' takes a look at three women in Indian pottery, across the rural-urban, modern-traditional divides, with reference to the taboo of the wheel. For the 'moder...
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directed by Rajula Shah, 1974-; produced by Rajula Shah, 1974-, India Foundation for the Arts (Privately Published, 2005), 59 mins
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Across cultures, tradition bars women from engaging in activities of a certain kind like, the plough, the fishing net or the potter's wheel. 'Beyond the Wheel' takes a look at three women in Indian pottery, across the rural-urban, modern-traditional divides, with reference to the taboo of the wheel. For the 'modern' artist, Shampa, the taboo of course does not exist. 'Traditional' artists Sara and Neelmani do not touch the wheel. The film looks a...
Across cultures, tradition bars women from engaging in activities of a certain kind like, the plough, the fishing net or the potter's wheel. 'Beyond the Wheel' takes a look at three women in Indian pottery, across the rural-urban, modern-traditional divides, with reference to the taboo of the wheel. For the 'modern' artist, Shampa, the taboo of course does not exist. 'Traditional' artists Sara and Neelmani do not touch the wheel. The film looks at how the taboo is turned on its head as they find a creative route to its circumvention, in the process inventing their 'own wheel'.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rajula Shah, 1974-, India Foundation for the Arts
Author / Creator
Rajula Shah, 1974-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Taboo, Women, Pottery and pottery making, Race and culture, Gender roles, Indians (Asian)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 Rajula Shah
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Bindis & Beauty Queens
directed by Min Clough, fl. 1999; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 45 mins
Min Clough's gentle, touching film used the beauty contest to explore a community both comfortable in its family's new home while also proudly touch with its family's cultural roots.
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directed by Min Clough, fl. 1999; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 45 mins
Description
Min Clough's gentle, touching film used the beauty contest to explore a community both comfortable in its family's new home while also proudly touch with its family's cultural roots.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
British Broadcasting Corporation, Nina Wadia, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
Min Clough, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Nina Wadia, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Indian people, Women's issues, Fashion, Women's & Gender Studies, African Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 BBC Worldwide
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Biography, Christine Jorgensen: The Change Of A Lifetime
in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 45 mins
Explore the life of one of the most controversial figures of the sexual revolution.
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 45 mins
Description
Explore the life of one of the most controversial figures of the sexual revolution.
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harry Smith, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Harry Smith, 1951-
Person Discussed
Christine Jorgensen, 1926-1989
Topic / Theme
Gender roles, Medical treatments and procedures, Transsexuality, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Biography, Elizabeth Dole
produced by Brett Alexander, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2011), 1 hour 4 mins
A major political player for over 25 years, Elizabeth Dole served as a Democrat under President Johnson, an Independent under President Nixon, and as a Republican under President Reagan. Interviews include Elizabeth and Bob Dole, her mother, and Geraldine Ferraro.
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produced by Brett Alexander, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2011), 1 hour 4 mins
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A major political player for over 25 years, Elizabeth Dole served as a Democrat under President Johnson, an Independent under President Nixon, and as a Republican under President Reagan. Interviews include Elizabeth and Bob Dole, her mother, and Geraldine Ferraro.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brett Alexander
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Person Discussed
Elizabeth Dole, 1936-
Topic / Theme
Biographies, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Black and White In Colour
directed by Mira Erdevicki (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2000), 1 hour 1 mins
Vera Bila does everything in a big way. Her body is oversized. Her dark hair billows untidily. Her temperament is fiery. She chain smokes. She belts out songs with gusto in a hoarse, earthy voice. In fact, this singer from the Romany tradition is on her way to being a cabaret star in Europe. Surrounded by the husb...
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directed by Mira Erdevicki (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2000), 1 hour 1 mins
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Vera Bila does everything in a big way. Her body is oversized. Her dark hair billows untidily. Her temperament is fiery. She chain smokes. She belts out songs with gusto in a hoarse, earthy voice. In fact, this singer from the Romany tradition is on her way to being a cabaret star in Europe. Surrounded by the husband she adores, and a loyal entourage of amateur Gypsy musicians who began as manual laborers, she tours the capitals of Europe in a ca...
Vera Bila does everything in a big way. Her body is oversized. Her dark hair billows untidily. Her temperament is fiery. She chain smokes. She belts out songs with gusto in a hoarse, earthy voice. In fact, this singer from the Romany tradition is on her way to being a cabaret star in Europe. Surrounded by the husband she adores, and a loyal entourage of amateur Gypsy musicians who began as manual laborers, she tours the capitals of Europe in a caravan that frequently breaks down. Here is a portrait of a Gypsy diva who is viewed with indifference and suspicion in her own country, even as she gains acclaim elsewhere. The age-old discrimination against Gypsies has shaped Bila's character. She must constantly battle for acceptance. 'I sing about the troubles I have. I just put everything into my songs. Sometimes when I sing I cry...' College Adult
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Mira Erdevicki
Date Published / Released
2000-03-25
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Concerts, Roma people, Singers, Ethnic Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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