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Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive Path: sparky!uunet!paladin.american.edu!darwin.sura.net!ukma!mont!pencil.cs.missouri.edu!daemon From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel) Subject: FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS: War And Peace (Part II) Message-ID: <1992Dec25.090519.8489@mont.cs.missouri.edu> Followup-To: alt.activism.d Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu Sender: news@mont.cs.missouri.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: pencil.cs.missouri.edu Organization: ? Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1992 09:05:19 GMT Approved: map@pencil.cs.missouri.edu Lines: 572 FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS: War And Peace (Part II) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR MORE INFO: videoproject@igc.org Phone: 1-800-4-PLANET or (510) 655-9050 Fax (510) 655-9115 More on Video Project by anonymous ftp: "video.project" from "pencil.cs.missouri.edu" [Do "cd LOOKEE_HERE/map" after login] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII WAR AND PEACE Topic 18 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Programs in this section include: *indicates order number 1. SOLDIER'S HEART *278 2. HEART OF THE WARRIOR *277 3. TIBET IN EXILE *105 4. WHERE THERE IS HATRED *270 5. RIGHT HUMAN RELATIONS *272 6. DEFENDING AMERICA: THE PRICE WE PAY *215 7. WHOSE BREAD YOU EAT, THEIR SONG YOU'LL SING *250 8. CHOICE OR CHANCE II *395 9. PLANTING SEEDS FOR PEACE *387 10. THE SECRET WORLD OF THE C.I.A. *210 11. COVER-UP: BEHIND THE IRAN-CONTRA AFFAIR *369 ^^^Very Highly Recommended --Harel] 12. A CALL FOR PEACE *340 13. RELIABILITY AND RISK *337 IIIIIIIIIII Economic Conversion section (14,15,16,17) IIIIIIIIII 14. BITING THE BULLET *299 15. RETOOLING THE ARMS INDUSTRY *265 16. THE FRISBY SUCCESS STORY *264 17. ECONOMIC CONVERSION MEANS J0B INSURANCE *323 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (1.) Order number *278 _______________ SOLDIER'S HEART 1990 * 30 min. --------------- Produced and Directed by Roberta Seligman >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $159. Rent $49. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $45. Rent $30. Mel Seligman was a patriotic young American when he stormed the beaches of Normandy in 1944 as part of the D-Day invasion. Returning four decades later to the tranquil Normandy country- side, Seligman and his family tell how the horror and shock of combat led to his early discharge for "battle fatigue"--and left him emotionally scarred for life. Through the personal exper- iences of one man, SOLDIER'S HEART articulates a little told side of World War II: 45% of the soldiers medically discharged suffered from combat stress; tens of thousands of men emerged >from the war unable to lead normal lives. SOLDIER'S HEART is an extraordinary, personal account conceived and produced by Seligman's daughter. **SILVER PLAQUE, Chicago Int'l Film Festival **SILVER APPLE, Nat'l Educational Film & Video Festival **SILVER MEDAL, Int'l Film and TV Festival, NY **FINALIST, American Film and Video Festival **HONORABLE MENTION, Columbus Int'l Film Festival **JURY AWARD, NY Exposition of Short Film & Video IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (2.) Order number *277 ____________________ HEART OF THE WARRIOR 1990 * 54 min. -------------------- Produced by Michael Franck, Directed by Stephen Peck >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $150. Rent $45. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $49.95 Rent $35. Bob Sampson is a former U.S. Army paratrooper who fought in Vietnam until his left leg was shot off. Nikolai Chuvanov is a former paratrooper in the Soviet Army who served in Afghanistan until his right leg was shattered by a bullet. HEART OF THE WARRIOR movingly portrays the personal aftermath of war for these two men. Sampson and Chuvanov travel separately back to Vietnam and Afghanistan, where they graphically relive their combat experiences and meet their former enemies face-to-face. When the two veterans finally meet each other, both still suffer >from the enduring pain of war-time. Through compassion, comrad- erie, and even humor these former warriors form a powerful, heal- ing bond and offer a message of hope to us all. *Can be divided into two segments for classroom showings. **CINE GOLDEN EAGLE **SILVER PLAQUE, Chicago International Film Festival "A compassionate, wrenchingly well-made film. Highly recommended." --Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times "HEART OF THE WARRIOR left me drenched with sweat and deeply moved." --Tom Greening, Editor, Journal of Humanistic Psychology IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (3.) Order number *105 ______________ TIBET IN EXILE 1991 * 30 Min -------------- Produced by Barbara Banks and Meg McLagan >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $75. Rent $45. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $29.95 Rent $20. Since China's occupation of Tibet in 1949, more than 1 mil- lion Tibetans have died and over 6,000 monasteries have been de- stroyed at the hands of the Chinese. TIBET IN EXILE documents the tragic plight of Tibet, focusing on the nearly 120,000 Ti- betans who have escaped from their remote homeland to live in India and Nepal. Under the guidance of their leader, the Dalai Lama, the exile communityu is struggling to preserve their an- cient culture, regain their country, and maintain their Buddhist values of compassion and tolerance. The video highlights the story of 10 children smuggled out of Tibet by relatives who crossed the Himalayas on foot so that the children might live more freely. Included is rare footage of the Dalai Lama's 1959 escape and more recent footage of attacks by the chinese Army on Tibetan monks. While providing enlightenment on the dire situation Tibetans face, TIBET IN EXILE offers a lesson of hope and cultural survival relevant to all. **SPECIAL MERIT AWARD, Earthpeace Int'l Film Festival **Screened at American Museum of Natural History, NY **Screened at Philidelphia Film Festival **Screened at Mill Valley Film Festival "Barbara Banks and Mag McLagan have personalized what is happening to Tibetans, and their strong, compassion- ate film hilps us to care, and hopefully to act on be- half of Tibet." ----Ee Lazar, Co-Director, Humanitas Int'l Human Rights Committee "TIBET IN EXILE is an exceptionally revealing documentary which provides a focused introduction to the plight of Tibetan refugees and...all of Tibet. A terrific addition to any class focusing on multi-cultural/historic issues." ---Rachel Eisler, Teacher IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (4.) Order number *270 _____________________ WHERE THERE IS HATRED 1990 * 57 min. --------------------- Produced by IIan Ziv and Jonathan Miller >VHS Sale $39.95 Rent #20. Horrified at the toll taken by violent struggles for social justice, Israeli journalist Ilan Ziv traveled to Chile, the West Bank, and the Philippines looking for alternative models of soc- ial change. Based on his experiences, Ziv produced WHERE THERE IS HATRED, a powerful argument for the effectiveness of nonvio- lent political action. This film draws on case studies demonstrating that popular, nonviolent resistance to state oppression is a viable alternative to armed revolution. Dr. Gene Sharp, Director of the Harvard University Program on Nonviolent Strategies, analyzes these recent struggles and clearly delineates four stages in the pro- cess of creating effective nonviolent social action: Overcoming Fear, Unity and Empowerment, Demilitarizing the Military, and Building a New Society. Introduced by Maryknoll Father William F. Mullan, this is a thought-provoking film which puts "people power" in a positive perspective. Especially recommended for use in Peace Studies and Comparative Politics. "WHERE THERE IS HATRED vividly captures the drama and significance of "people power" movements that are chang- ing history in remarkable and unexpected ways." --Richard Deats, (former) Frofessor of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary, Philippines. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (5.) Order number *272 _____________________ RIGHT HUMAN RELATIONS 1990 * 28 min. --------------------- Produced by Lucis Productions for the Lucis Trust >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $75. Rent $35. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $35. Rent $20. RIGHT HUMAN RELATIONS is a thought-provoking look at the de- velopment of "human rights" from the time of Moses through the 20th Century. The program asserts that concern for human rights is common to diverse religious and political traditions. From the Incas in Peru and the ancient Greeks to today's evolving glo- bal culture, the key to "right human relations" is seen as the struggle for human rights. The film presents the positive landmarks in human history that have helped advance the notion of human rights. A special focus is placed on the creation of the United Nations in 1945 the subsequent adoption of the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights." *Transcript included "RIGHT HUMAN RELATIONS is an outstanding educational tool to use with high school students...in view of the movement towards increased freedom in many parts of the world." --Darlene Berges, Teacher, Oakcrest High School "...a valuable tool to help navigate the uncharted waters of the pivotal 1990's." --Gerald Mische, President, Global Education Assoc. "An excellent contribution, showing the whole of humanity's struggles in this field." --Robert Muller, Chancellor, University of Peace, Former Assistant Secretary-General of the U.N. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (6.) Order number *215 ___________________________________ DEFENDING AMERICA: THE PRICE WE PAY 1989 * 58 min. ----------------------------------- Produced by Bob Gliner for KTEH-TV >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $75. Rent $45. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $45. Rent $35. DEFENDING AMERICA is a thorough, timely examination of the causes, costs and consequences of military spending. The pro- gram takes a close look at a variety of issues related to the Pentagon's budget: military waste, procurement policies, the effects on research, the contribution to the national debt, the impact on jobs, and the tradeoffs with social programs. The program also focuses on citizen's groups working on defense spending issues. DEFENDING AMERICA features experts on both sides of the military budget issue, including Kenneth Adelman, former director of the U.S. Arms Control Agency, Admiral Gene R. Larocque(ret.), director of the Center for Defense Information, Congressional leaders, and representatives of defense contractors and citizens groups working to reduce military spending. **SILVER APPLE, Nat'l Educational Film And Video Festival "A clear, no-nonsense look at how and why we spend--and waste--so many billions on defense. It's the kind of discussion George Bush...ought to be having with the American people..." --David Rosenthal, San Joso Mercury News IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (7.) Order number *250 ___________________________________________ WHOSE BREAD YOU EAT, THEIR SONG YOU'LL SING 1990 * 12 min. ------------------------------------------- Produced by the Interfaith Center to Reverse the Arms Race >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $65. Rent $35. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $45. Rent $25. WHOSE BREAD YOU EAT is a 12 minute ethical challenge to col- lege and high school students making first-time career choices. Narrated by actor Esai Marales ("La Bamba"), this discussion starter urges students to consider the social implications of their work choices and to take personal responsibility for sol- ving our society's problems. Science and Engineering students in particular are asked to consider learning about alternative career paths. As the Cold War winds down, the "best and brightest" may find fewer opportunities available in the defense industry. The video maintains that true national security comes not from sophisticated weapons systems, but from repairing our "decayed social infrastructure." A DETAILED 35 PAGE WORKBOOK ACCOMPANIES THE TAPE. It includes Readings, Discussion Questions, Exercises, and Resources. The tape and workbook are designed for use by teachers, clergy, counselors, or by individuals. "An easy to use career counseling resource for individuals or groups...Challenges students to understand that their choice of careers powerfully affects society." --Adrianne Bank, Ph.D. Graduate School of Education UCLA "There is a woeful lack of information available to students who are concerned about the morality of the work they may be called on to do...a program like this will make a major contribution..." --Rabbi Richard N. Levy, Executive Director, L.A. Hillel Council IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (8.) Order number *395 ___________________ CHOICE OR CHANCE II Revised 1989 * 20 min. ------------------- Produced by Insight Productions >VHS Sale $79.95 Rent $35. The Pentagon spends over $1.5 billion a year for advertising aimed at filling the ranks of the military with young recruits. But for many, the military will be the wrong choice. Young people need the full range of facts to make an informed decision about their future. This newly updated version of CHOICE OR CHANCE gives them the opportunity to hear from people who've been through the military. This colorful, factual, profes- sionally-produced presentation explores such questions as: What are recruiters promises really worth? Does military training help in civilian life? What are the potential problem areas recruiters ignore? CHOICE OR CHANCE also addresses the key human ethics and values questions in a clear and accessible way, so that young people can begin thinking these issues through on their own. A useful aid for teachers, clergy, draft counselors, and parents. (Slide/Sound show transferred to Video) "The best audiovisual available for the education of young people regarding...registration, recruitment, and the draft. Enjoyable and fact-filled." --American Friends Service Committee "A provocative discussion starter in high school and col- lege classes on U.S. history and political science, and in public library and community group programs." --Booklist IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (9.) Order number *387 ________________________ PLANTING SEEDS FOR PEACE 1988 * 23 min. ------------------------ Produced by Legacy, International >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $75. Rent $40. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $39.95 Rent $25. PLANTING SEEDS FOR PEACE, is a timely documentary promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding in the Middle East. The program focuses on the relationships among four Israeli, Arab, and Palestinian teenagers who come together in the United States to breakdown stereotypes and present their perspectives on the Middle East conflict to American young people. Along the way, they devilop close friendships and a better understanding of each other's cultures. PLANTING SEEDS FOR PEACE is especially useful for helping junior high and high school age youths better under- stand the Middle East conflict. The program personalizes a complex situation and provides a positive example of how mutual dialogue can help to overcome cultural differences. *Included with the video is an in-depth LEADER'S GUIDE. "(PLANTING SEEDS FOR PEACE) is an exciting glimpse of the potential to resolve conflict between Arabs and Jews...a perfect discussion starter for high school classes, youth and religious groups." --Al Vorspan, Senior Vice-President, Union of American Hebrew Congregations. "There will never be a real peace until we can respect the differences among people and overcome our prejudices. The video's contribution to that effort is priceless." --George Moses, President, National Association of Arab Americans IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (10.) Order number *210 ______________________________ THE SECRET WORLD OF THE C.I.A. 1988 * 35 min. ------------------------------ Produced by Insight Video >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $122. Rent $45. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $49.95 Rent $30. For the first time on video, a distinguished CIA agent reveals the chilling secrets of a career in international espionage. THE SECRET WORLD OF THE CIA presents the explosive personal story of former agent John Stockwell, winner of the CIA's Medal of Merit. Stockwell provides a rare inside look at life on the front lines of covert operations and ultimately makes a plea for radically altering how our government conducts clandestine operations around the world. Ideal for high school or college classes. *Complete with Teacher's Guide. "We're slaughtering people...They're mostly ragpoor pea- sants. They have no capacity to to harm to the U.S.... It's the wrong game for a great nation to be playing." --Former CIA agent John Stockwell (from the video) "John Stockwell speaks with authority...especially suitable for high school students." --The Library Journal IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (11.) Order number *369 _______________________________________ COVER-UP: BEHIND THE IRAN-CONTRA AFFAIR 1988 * 76 min. --------------------------------------- Produced by Barbara Trent, Gary Meyer and David Kasper >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $99.95 Rent $45. >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $39.95 COVER-UP uncovers the real story behind the Iran-Contra Af- fair--a chilling tale of secret governments, drugs, the CIA, assasinations, and the ultimate plan to suspend the U.S. Consti- tution. COVER-UP goes behind the Senate hearings to document major issues that were not fully explored in the public sessions or other accounts. COVER-UP mixes footage of the hearings and recent history with expert interviews. All the major players are featured. Packed with information, this is a well-produced program about a frightening, unfinished chapter in our nation's history. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Featuring interviews with Representatives Henry Gonzalez and Jack Brooks; former CIA officer John Stockwell ; Former Contra leaders Eden Pastora and Edgar Chamorro, and other key figures. -- Harel] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *Narrated by Elizabeth Montgomery *Music by Ruben Blades, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed **BLUE RIBBON, American Film and Video Festival **GOLD HUGO, Chicago International Film Festival **GOLD APPLE, National Educational Film Festival "Zeroes in on outrageous, officially forgotten issues and incidents." --Village Voice "Quite convincing and downright frightening." --N.Y. Post "Chillingly lucid and Consistent." --L.A. Times IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (12.) Order number *340 ________________ A CALL FOR PEACE 1986 * 28 min. ---------------- Produced by Stevie Rauh >VHS Sale $35. Based on a speech by Congressman Ron Dellums, this is an urgent appeal to re-examine the military budget. *Narrated by Harry Belafonte IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (13.) Order number *337 ____________________ RELIABILITY AND RISK 1987 * 34 min. -------------------- Produced by Jonathon Schwartz, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility >VHS Sale $35. Rent $30. A chilling exploration of our increasing dependence on unre- liable computer systems to make life-or-death military decisions. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII The next 4 videos (14,15,16,17) relate to ECONOMIC CONVERSION IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (14.) Order number *299 _________________ BITING THE BULLET 1991 * 28 Min. ----------------- Produced by California Working Group >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $75. Rent $45 >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS VHS Sale $45. Rent $25. In the late 1980's, the defense industryu contributed to the employment of nearly 20 million Americans. Now that the Cold War is over, what kind of future is in store for these workers? BITING THE BULLET profiles workers, community and industrial leaders in areas hard hit by military cutbacks, from a former ammunition plant on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi to the empty naval shipyards of Southern California. This timely program also explores the proposed solutions of business, labor, and political leaders for keeping workers and businesses productive despite fewer military dollars. From the award-winning public television series, WE DO THE WORK. *HOSTED by actor Ned Beatty. "...a provocative, exciting and well-produced television series about the issues faced by working people." ---Kathy Dobkin, WNET-TV IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (15.) Order number *265 ___________________________ RETOOLING THE ARMS INDUSTRY 1990 * 29 min. --------------------------- Produced by Sandy Gottlieb, Center for Defense Information >VHS Sale $25. Military spending is decreasing and many corporations de- pendent on defense dollars will lose big contracts. Are these corporations prepared to make a shift into civilian markets? What's involved in retooling to make this change? Ohio held a pioneering conference for defense contractors to look at some of the problems and provide some of the answers. Governor Richard Celeste, executives from several major defense firms, labor leaders, and other top experts participate. Soviet Ambassador Yuri Dubinin reports on the Soviet experience in shifting gears. A good overview of a subject increasingly important for our economic well-being. "A dramatic example of what can be accomplished by committed defense industry management. Must viewing for all who may be impacted by defense cutbacks." --Michael Closson, Executive Director, Center for Economic Conversion IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (16.) Order number *264 ________________________ THE FRISBY SUCCESS STORY 1990 * 29 min. ------------------------ Produced by Sandy Gottlieb, Center for Defense Information >VHS Sale $25. This program takes a closer look at one corporation that has successfully diversified from military production into commercial products. Frisby Airborne Hydraulics is a Long Island firm that for decades produced equipment for military aircraft. Now, Frisby uses the same people and know-how to produce products for civilian use. This video goes inside the plant to talk with Frisby executives and workers, and looks at the innovative man- agement approach which enabled this dynamic company to change with the times. The Frisby example holds important lessons for other defense firms and communities faced with lower Pentagon budgets. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (17.) Order number *323 _______________________________________ ECONOMIC CONVERSION MEANS JOB INSURANCE 1985 * 28 min. --------------------------------------- Produced by Ian Thiermann and Eric Thiermann >VHS Sale $29.95 The fear of losing jobs is one of the main reasons for sup- port of large military contracts and for opposition to deep re- ductions in nuclear and conventional arsenals. In San Diego the reduction of military contracts threatens one out of every four jobs. This problem also faces many other communities in the United States. At a conference held in San Diego, represent- atives of labor, management, and the community discuss economic conversion and how to save jobs when military contracts are cut back. A local community organizer also presents a compelling case for how labor and citizens groups can work together. This is a lively and stimulating analysis including comments by elected officials and nationally recognized economists, Prof. Seymour Melman and Prof. Lloyd Dumas. *Includes information packet with transcript. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII End of WAR AND PEACE section IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII