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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results70 Connexions Library1 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 3 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 7 Sources Library 1 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAsk a Silly Question Kastner, John Film/Video 2012 An inquiry into the polling and market industry. Through bogus street polls, we see how frequently people are willing to give opinions on subject matter they know nothing about. The Betrayal Winther, Karen Film/Video 2011 The filmmaker's personal journey to confront her past, baring her soul to those most hurt by her troubled youth when she ricocheted from far-left radicalism to neo-Nazi fascism out of a desperate need... Big Boys Gone Bananas!*  Gertten, Fredrik Film/Video 2011 First there was a film about banana workers saying the Dole Food Company had made them infertile. Then Dole attacked the filmmakers. Now it's time for a new film! Bonus March, 1932 Seltzer, Leo, Balog, Lester Film 1932 WFPL footage of the 1932 Bonus Army demanding early redemption of their service certificates in Washington D.C. through protest. Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story De Felitta, Raymond Film/Video 2012 In 1965, African-American waiter Booker Wright spoke out in a television documentary, outraging many white Southerners and resulting in his murder. Years later, the filmmaker's son returns to examine... Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids Briski, Zana; Kauffman, Ross Film 2004 The chronicling of two documentary filmmakers and their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district. Brink of Reality: New Canadian Documentary Film and Video Steven, Peter Book 1983 From angles both practical and philosophical, Peter Steven examines the business of making documentaries in Canada and reaching audiences with them. Call Me Kuchu Zouhall-Worrall, Malika; Fairfax, Katherine Film/Video 2012 In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. David Kato - Uganda's first openly gay man - and his fellow activists work against the clock to defeat the legislation while ... Canned Dreams Gauriloff, Katja Film/Video 2012 A simple can of ravioli propels this spectacular 30,000-kilometre, eight-country journey through all phases of food production and the far flung sources of international ingredients. Century of Progress Balog, Lester Film 1934 WFPL documentary film that criticizes society's direction in the early decades of the 20th century. Chevron's Crude Attacks: Court Sides With Big Oil Winship, Michael Article 2011 Yet another instance of the increasingly pro-business stance of the US legal system. CRAC-PC: take the arms and the destiny of our lives in Guerrero, Mexico Colectiva, Ruptura Film/Video 2017 A documentary on the CRAC-PC (Regional Coordinator of Communitary Authorities - Communitarian Police), a police force of community volunteers elected by regional assemblies, operating in the Guerrero ... Crayons of Askalan Hotait, Laila Film/Video 2011 In 1975, at the age of fifteen, Palestinian artist Zuhdi Al Adaw is sentenced and confined in the high security prison of Askalan, Israel for fifteen years. With the help of his fellow prisoners and t... Defamation Shamir, Yoav Film 2009 A critical look at modern anti-semitisim by way of an expose of the New
York-based Anti-Defamation League. Detropia Ewing, Heidi; Grady, Rachel Film/Video 2012 A documentary on the city of Detroit and its woes, which are emblematic of the collapse of the U.S. manufacturing base. "Do Not Resist": The Police Militarization Documentary Everyone Should See Devereaux, Ryan Article 2016 On a sunny afternoon last summer, Craig Atkinson, a New York City-based filmmaker, stood in a front yard in South Carolina surrounded by several heavily armed police officers. Inside, they found a ter... Dream Tower Mann, Ron Film 1994 Follows the history Rochdale College, a famous experiment in co-operative living and self-directed education in 1960's Toronto. Drought Gonzalez, Evereado Film/Video 2011 As a result of the persistent drought, an entire community prepares for an inevitable exodus from their homeland in northern Mexico. Espoir Voyage Zongo, Michel K. Film/Video 2012 Like many young men of his country, Joanny travelled from Burkina Faso to the more affluent Ivory Coast in search of work and a better life. For many young Burkinabe men this emigration is a ritual an... Fed Up Soechtig, Stephanie Film 2014 An examination of America's obesity epidemic and the food industry's role in aggravating it. The Field of Magic Survila, Mindaugas Film/Video 2011 Field of Magic is a docu-poem about people living for over two decades in Buda forest near the closed down Kariotiške.s dump, 40 km from Vilnius, Lithuania. A result of four year’s work, the film capt... Finding North Silverbush, Lori; Jacobson, Kristi Film/Video 2012 A documentary that investigates incidents of hunger experienced by millions of Americans, and proposed solutions to the problem. Ford Massacre: Detroit Workers News Special, 1932 Houdyma, Joseph; Del Duca, Robert; Auringer, Jack; Seltzer, Leo Film 1932 WFPL newsreel of the March 7th Detroit/Dearborn demonstration and hunger march of unemployed Ford workers. Frontier Films Article 2015 Frontier films Inc. was a non-profit organization formed in March 1938 out of the Worker's Film and Photo League and Nykino, meant to continue the tradition of producing films for social change in a d... G-Dog Mock, Freida Film/Video 2012 Unlikely gang expert Jesuit Father Boyle, known as G-Dog, creates Homeboy Industries, leading former gang involved youth to become a positive force in their communities. Gasland Fox, Josh Film 2010 Today, communities in the United States are being more and more affected by natural gas drilling and, specifically, hydraulic fracturing.
The Great Depression Bailen, Maurice; Freitag, John Film 1934 WFPL docudrama with a silent narrative of one man's struggle and despair in search of a job in Depression-era Chicago. Halsted Street Friberg, Conrad Film 1931 WFPL Documentary portraying the various ethnic groups along Chicago’s Halsted Street. Harlan County USA Kopple, Barbara Film 1976 An effort of 180 coal miners and their wives to strike for benefits at the Eastover Coal Company's Brookside Mine in Harlan County, southeast Kentucky in 1973. Herman's House Bhalla, Angad Singh Film/Video 2012 'What kind of house does a man who has been imprisoned in a six-foot-by-nine-foot cell for over 30 years dream of?' This film captures the remarkable creative journey and friendship of Herman Wallace,... Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County Pelosi, Alexandra Film 2010 Follows a group of children as their families struggle to live survive in one of the country's wealthiest areas. Inocente Fine, Sean; Nix, Andrea Film/Video 2012 Inocente is both a timeless story about the transformative power of art and a timely snapshot of the new face of homelessness in America: children. Interview with director of "Like" Hynes, Eric Article 2016 The director of a documentary about Bangladeshi workers who get paid to "like" Facebook posts discusses the people and ideas behind her film. The Invisible War Dick, Kirby Film/Video 2012 An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military. Jai Bhim Comrade Patwardhan, Anand Film/Video 2011 India’s Dalit (oppressed) castes were abhorred as “untouchables”. The film, shot over 14 years follows the music of protest of Maharashtra's Dalits. In an age of increasing bigotry and superstition, i... The Kill Team Krauss, Daniel Film 2013 An account of the aftermath of one American soldier's decision to turn whistleblower after his involvment in the Maywand District murders during the War in Afghanistan. Krisis Pashalidou, Nina Maria; Katsaounis, Nikos Film 2012 By 2010, Greece was in an economic crisis and the society and people were shown to be deeply affected by the country's state. Manufactured Landscapes Baichwal, Jennifer Film 2006 Photographer Edward Burtynsky travels the world observing changes in landscapes due to industrial work and manufacturing. Manufacturing Consent Achbar, Mark; Wintonick, Peter (directors) Film/Video 1992 A film about Noam Chomsky's ideas about the media, ideology, propaganda, and elite control of society's institutions. Milton Rogovin, Social Documentary Photographer Website Social documentary photographer Milton Rogovin has been likened to the great social documentary photographers of the 19th and 20th Centuries, Lewis Hine and Jacob Riis. Milton, who lived to be 101 yea... Miss Representation Newsom, Jennifer and Acquaro, Kimberlee Film 2011 Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. My Freedom, Your Freedom Naecke, Diana Film/Video 2012 Knowing nothing but drugs and violence since childhood, Kuebra and Salema have spent their adult years in and out of a Berlin prison, their experiences calling into question the effectiveness of incar... The National Hunger March to Washington, 1932 Seltzer, Leo; T. Hurwitz, Leo; Del Duca, Robert; Brody, Sam; Nelson, C.O. Film 1933 WFPL Documentary of the Second National Hunger March to Washington, D.C. 1932. National Hunger March, 1931 Brody, Sam; Del Duca, Robert; Seltzer, Leo; Balog, Lester Film 1931 WFPL footage of protesters marching to Washington demanding jobs, food, and clothing during the infancy of the Great Depression. Occupation 101: Voices of the Silenced Majority Omeish, Sufyan; Omeish, Abdallah Film 2007 A thorough examination on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - January 30, 2016: Conflict of interest Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2016 This issue of Other Voices shines a light on the murky world of conflict of interest, the hidden reality that often underlies appearances of neutrality, objectivity, and due process. Conflicts of inte... Our Daily Bread Geyrhalter, Nikolaus (director) Film/Video 2005 Our Daily Bread (original German title: Unser taglich Brot) is a 2005 documentary film, depicted how modern food production companies employ technology to produce food on large scales. It consists mai... Peace Out Wilkinson, Charles Film/Video 2011 Charles Wilkinson explores the costs of damming, fracking, and extracting, and how they implicate every gas tank and light switch in this country. Price of Gold Zellner, Sven; Borkhu, Chingunjav Film/Video 2012 Mongolia is known for its original Nomad culture as well as the spectacular natural landscape. Since gold deposits have been discovered however, both are threatened. The Revisionaries Thurman, Scott Film/Video 2012 The Revisionaries follows the attempts of a creationist Board of Education member to revise the science and history curricula to better suit a white, Christian nation. Scarlet Road Scott, Catherine Film/Video 2011 Scarlet Road follows the extraordinary work of Australian sex worker, Rachel Wotton. Impassioned about freedom of sexual expression and the rights of sex workers, she specializes in a long over-looked... Seeds of Death: Unveiling The Lies of GMOs Null, Gary; Polonetsky, Richard Film 2012 An exposition of the massive public health dangers associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Shadows of Liberty Tremblay, Jean-Philippe Film 2012 Examines the new media monopoly by corporations in America and the public battle for truth and democracy. Smoke Traders Dorn, Jeff; Bainbridge, Catherine Film/Video 2012 Smoke Traders tells the story of the contraband tobacco trade and the effect on individual lives and communities from a Native perspective. The Times of Harvey Milk Epstein, Robert Film 1984 A look at the career and assassination of San Francisco's first elected gay councilor. United in Anger: A History of ACT UP Hubbard, Jim Film 2012 Examines the birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches fighting the epidemic. The Water Front Miller, Liz Film 2007 Follows the heated struggle between residents, water workers and corporate managers in Highland Park, Michigan to spotlight what many of us take for granted - the right to affordable water. We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists Knappenberger, Brian Film 2012 A history of Anonymous, the radical "hacktivist" collective that has redefined civil disobedience for the digital age. Where Heaven Meets Hell Friedlander, Sasha Film/Video 2011 Drawing strength from their families and their Muslim faith, Indonesian sulfur miners face gruelling labour and treacherous conditions on an active volcano, while struggling to overcome the desperate ... Who Cares? Dransfeld, Rosie Film/Video 2012 Rosie Dranfeld captures the gritty and dangerous world of Edmonton's sex-trade workers. In this post-Pickton era where the unthinkable is now a gruesome reality, women voluntarily provide police with... Winter Soldier Winterfilm Collective Film 1972 A chronicling of the Winter Soldier Investigation - about war crimes during the Vietnam War - that took place in Detroit, Michigan, from January 31 to February 2, 1971. Word is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives Mariposa Film Group Film 1977 Interviews with 26 people, who speak about their experiences as gay men and lesbians. Worker's Newsreel Unemployment Special, 1931 Del Duca, Robert; Seltzer, Leo Film 1931 WFPL footage of the first mass demonstration against unemployment and hunger in Union Square, New York City on March 6, 1930. The World According to Monsanto Robin, Marie- Monique Film 2008 An investigation into the United States multinational corporation, Monsanto, uncovers controversial findings. The World in Review and America Today, 1934 Seltzer, Leo Film 1934 WFPL newsreel segments that exposed multiple social current event topics. The Yes Men Are Revolting Servin, Jacques; Vamos, Igor; Nix, Laura (director) Film/Video 2014 A documentary film about The Yes Men, a culture jamming duo who use the aliases Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno. The film follows their exploits as they prank various organizations and corporations wh... You Got to Move Phenix, Lucie Massie; Selver, Veronica Film 1985 Follows people from communities in the Southern United States in their various processes of becoming involved in social change. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesACTRA The union representing Canada's 21,500 performers, writers and broadcast journalists. Concerned about free trade, cultural sovereignty, censorship, public broadcasting, copyright, Canadian film. Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryDocumentary film Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia A broad category of moving pictures intended to document some aspect of reality. Documentary Film A Very Short Introduction Aufderheide, Patricia 2007 Takes readers in a journey through documentary history, discussing forms as various political documentaries, musical docs, wildlife docs, and diary films. IFJ Condemns Attempts by Embattled Food Company to Censor Free Speech in US Sources News Release 2009 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned as "unforgiveable censorship" attempts by the US fruit company, Dole Food, to prevent the release of a documentary film Bananas which ex... Life in Stills Tal, Tamar 2011 A photo shop owner and her grandson join forces to save the shop and the nearly one million negatives that document Israel's defining moments. Slumming in Kenya's back streets A young TV crew is chronicling a life of dirt, violence and hope McCrummen, Stephanie 2008 Slum TV is a group of young people from Mathare, one of the slums of Kenya, who chronicle life in their community during times of peace and unrest. From the Connexions Archives |
