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Beauty And The Breast
A film by Liliana Komorowska London Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize, Canada International Film Festival: Royal Reel Winner, World Film Festival: Best Documentary, Women's International Film Festival: Best Feature Documentary Highly Recommended: Video LibrarianBeauty & The Breast offers a compelling insight into a devast Read More...



Beginnings Of Life Series
Through a combination of live action, animation and illustrations, this 5-part series shows how a new life forms, what happens during pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of heredity, and the stages of newborn development. Complex concepts and processes are explained in simple terms that all can understand. The Beginnings o Read More...



Breastfeeding For Modern Moms: You Can Do It! (also in Spanish)
Even when expectant moms know breastfeeding is the best option for the health of both mom and baby, it is often still difficult to convince them that breastfeeding is the right choice for them given their particular circumstances. Breastfeeding for Modern Moms delivers a positive “you can do it” message through first Read More...



Breastfeeding Management, Educational Tools for Physicians and Other Professionals
Rated by Faculty and Residents as the most useful set of teaching tools used in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Breastfeeding Curriculum. In use at top teaching hospitals across the US. About the producer, Doctor Jane Morton Dr. Morton brings in-depth training and a demand for clinical excellence to the “sub Read More...



Breastfeeding Solutions Series
Recommended: American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Breastfeeding. In use at top teaching hospitals across the US. About the producer, Doctor Jane Morton Dr. Morton brings in-depth training and a demand for clinical excellence to the “subspecialty” of breastfeeding medicine. She was the Director of the Read More...



Breastfeeding, A Guide To Getting Started
In use at top teaching hospitals across the US. About the producer, Doctor Jane Morton Dr. Morton brings in-depth training and a demand for clinical excellence to the “subspecialty” of breastfeeding medicine. She was the Director of the Breastfeeding Medicine Program at Stanford University, executive board membe Read More...



Femme: Women Healing the World
A film by Emmanuel Itier and Sharon StoneLos Angeles Film Festival Humanitarian Award Femme is a celebration of Women around the World. It is an innovative effort to illuminate the thoughts, voices and insights of women the world over. It is an opportunity for women to be heard and to hear one another in an unfiltered regar Read More...



Focus On Africa Series
All around the African continent a new conscience of independence and pride is growing with determination. This new Africa, aware of today’s difficulties and the problems of the past, faces up to the inherent oppositions to its development with the courage and assurance of a population resolutely focused on the future Read More...



Focus On Korea Series
This ongoing collection of independent documentaries provides a better understanding and insight into the Korea of today through an examination of the pressing societal issues of the day. Titles include: Crossing Three Borders: Risking your Life in the Diplomatic Game Guided by Pastor Peter Jung, a South Korean activist, Read More...



Korea: Stories From A Still Divided Country
Produced in association with Korea Creative Content Agency, The Foundation Broadcast for Culture, RTBF, Chosun TV, NHKKorea, orphan of the Cold War, remains a divided country. The North, still supported by Beijing, is run as a communist regime with Stalinist overtones. The South, heavily supported by Washington, is ruled as a Read More...



My Transgender Life: I Am Who I Am
Recommended: Video Librarian A moving documentary on what its like to be transgender, to grow up in the wrong gender and eventually transition to a different sex. A documentary designed to record, share and celebrate the personal stories of transgender women and men and their stories of struggle, of courage and of triu Read More...



My:24- The Day My Life Changed Forever!
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video Librarian In an upbeat, visual treat of social media storytelling, teens bring together words and images that document a personal, life-changing event. Each of these young adults transports the viewer to a moment of reflection and discovery. Inspirational, the Read More...



MyPlate Nutrition For Pregnancy (also in Spanish)
Choose MyPlate Nutrition for Pregnancy DVD to educate women about the importance of good nutrition for a positive and healthy pregnancy. Written and produced by award-winning registered dietitians this short, upbeat program highlights weight gain during pregnancy, offers tips for choosing a well-balanced diet using the new M Read More...



Sexual Abuse: It's Not Your Fault
Recommended Video Librarian, Parents' Choice. Silver Telly Award Elementary aged students present real-life scenarios of sexual abuse and the resulting emotional impact. Follow the children from the beginning to end to identify what sexual harassment is, how to handle this serious issue and establis Read More...



Talk It Out: Eating Disorders Series
Through a combination of expert advice and peer testimonials, young viewers will learn about the various eating disorders, how they are caused, available treatments and how you can help a friend with an eating disorder. Titles include: What Is An Eating Disorder? This program explains what an eating disorder is and what t Read More...



Understanding Sexual Consent: Play It Out
Columbus International Film and Video Festival- Honorable Mention, Health and Science Communications Association- Bronze Award Exploring the physical, emotional and legal consequences of sexual consent. Many times people feel confused when it comes to sex and intimacy. Sometimes it’s difficult to know if the pers Read More...