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	*New - Ancient Civilizations A high culture is a well-developed society, compared to other contemporary societies. High civilizations began to be established around 3,000 years before our era. In this film, we’ll take a closer look at some early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and the Americas. We learn about the characteristics of a high c Read More...
	*NEW - Back to Basquiat This film is first and foremost a journey. From Brooklyn to Abidjan, via the Mississippi, Puerto Rico and Haiti. A journey through the search for his identity of the most famous black American contemporary artist, and one of the 20th century's major painters. But it's a paradoxical journey because, despite his Haitian an Read More...
	*NEW - Behind AI Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It worries a lot of computer programmers, the very creators of this AI, some of who have even become w Read More...
	*NEW - Big Pharma: Gaming The System Big pharma is big business. Richer and more powerful than ever, Big Pharma has influence at the heart of the economy and politics. This film investigates the lobbying practices of the lucrative pharmaceutical industry that can alone decide on government health policies, possibly to the detriment of our health. This global and co Read More...
	*NEW - Black American Experience Series, The The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage, defeat. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can Read More...
	*NEW - Caste System, The: India India is often called the world’s largest democracy. Despite the country’s modernization, the population still divides itself into a kind of system that has long characterized life in India: the caste system. In this film we start by looking at how the interpretation of Hinduism in India influences the way people thi Read More...
	*NEW - Cents-Abilities.com Do you want to make a million dollars? Do you want to learn how to invest in stocks? Maybe start your own business? Are you not sure what you want to do for the REST-OF-YOUR-LIFE? Would you like to learn about real careers from real people and what it takes to get and keep a job?CENT$ ABILITIE$ is a video subs Read More...
	*NEW - Hispanic American Experience, The From creators to space travelers and authors to statesmen, numerous noteworthy Latino American pioneers have transformed the world. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American females whose impact has touched all aspects of life. There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on hi Read More...
	*NEW - I'm Fine, Not Really Athletes have always been under pressure to win...they put aside their personal and mental feelings and “suck it up”, no matter what. Within the past year we saw a major shift and new focus on mental health through the eyes of elite sports figures. This ground-breaking and powerful documentary looks at the unhealthy Read More...
	*NEW - Music's Superpowers: Why Is Music Vital To Our Brain? Through an international scientific and neurological investigation, this film will unveil the mystery of music’s multiple powers in our lives. Learning, growing up, loving, overcoming amnesia, anxiety and pain, and much more...at every stage of our lives, how does music play a decisive role in our development? Read More...
	*NEW - Native American Experience, The Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Whether they were actors or activists, artists or athletes, Native American men significantly im Read More...
	*NEW - North America's Indigenous Peoples The Indigenous Peoples of North America is the collective name for the population already present in North America before Europeans arrived. We’ll start by describing their early history – how they lived, what their civilizations were like, and how they regarded nature. You will be introduced to concepts like wigwams Read More...
	*NEW - Places In The World: The Middle East We are going to visit the Middle East region where we will learn about its nature, climate, history, population, and resources. We will take a tour of some exciting geographical locations, such as Cairo, the Dead Sea, and the region’s highest mountain! We will look into conflicts that have affected the region, how cl Read More...
	*NEW - Sacred Paths, The In the four corners of the world, on all the continents, this documentary collection invites you to discover our world's sacred legacies. Everywhere, throughout all epochs and civilizations, human beings have experienced and expressed the sacred, thus questioning the mystery and the enigma of human existence. Compared to oth Read More...
	*NEW - Science of Cooking, The “The invention of cooking is what led to the rise of humanity" - Professor Richard Wrangham, Biological Anthropology, Harvard UniversityHumankind has been creating countless ways of cooking food as long as we can remember. Cooking is the product of human efforts for obtaining energy from nature. And within those Read More...
	*NEW - Suez Canal, The The Suez Canal is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. If there are issues in the Suez Canal, all world trade could be affected. In this film we look at the fascinating history and economic importance of the Suez Canal, but also the challenges it faces. Read More...
	*NEW - War & Peace War is the subject of this program: what war is, and the rules that govern war. We’ll be looking into aspects such as the role of the UN in conflicts and the consequences of war. And explore concepts like interstate wars, genocide, ceasefires, and sanctions. So, what does the UN Security Council do? What is International H Read More...
	*NEW - Where The Food Comes From Chip Carter digs deep inside the food industry to meet the people who have a passion for growing our crops and keeping the world fed…from the farms to the research labs to the offices where people make rules that regulate it all. Along the way, he also looks into fascinating areas like agritourism, charcuterie-makin Read More...
	Ancient Astronomers Of Timbuktu, The Guided by astrophysicist Dr. Thebe Medupe, a group of modern scientists engage in the first exploration of the scientific contents of the great manuscript archives of Timbuktu. As the ancient papers are in grave danger of being destroyed by the ravages of time, the team races against the clock to unlock the mysteries of thi Read More...
	Asia’s Monarchies Highly Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online Asia’s Monarchies are all unique, but there is one thing they all share in common - all are at a fascinating point in their various histories. In this five-part series we journey to the heart of these beautiful lands to understand the relationship between the p Read More...
	At Frida Kahlo's "The Blue House" located in Mexico City, is the home where Frida Kahlo was born (1907) and would die (1954). She is surrounded not only by painter Diego Rivera, but also by Leon Trotsky, André Breton, Sergei Eisenstein, Pablo Neruda, Waldo Frank, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Vassily Kandinsky, etc. Read More...
	Beneath The Blindfold: Living A Tortured Life Recommended: Booklist, Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews OnlineWith a gentle yet insistent voice, Beneath the Blindfold tells the stories of four torture survivors from around the globe who are now among the more than 500,000 survivors who live in the U.S. It is the first documentary to fully look at the lifel Read More...
	Betty Boop For Ever Betty Boop was the first female human character in the entire history of cartoons, she was also the first woman to have the leading role in a cartoon. Born in 1930 with gorgeous legs, huge bedroom eyes, a soft singer voice, Betty Boop was a hit! As she blows out 90 candles in 2020, the sexy little brunette and her legendary Boop Read More...
	Big Data, Big Brother An in-depth look of how two of the most famous dystopian novels became reality.Big Data, Big Brother exposes just how closely today’s reality mirrors two of the most well-known dystopian novels of the 20th century: Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984. Welcome to a world wh Read More...
	Big Lego Christmas, A Behind the scenes of the world’s most-profitable toymaker! A Big LEGO® Christmas offers viewers a sneak peek inside the legendary toy empire. Visit the famously-secretive LEGO® headquarters in Billund, Denmark as the team pulls out all the stops to stage the biggest LEGO® Christmas ever. Head to London’s Read More...
	Biz Kid$ Season 6 New Releases Highly Recommended Video Librarian - 2 time winner of National Emmy Awards (14 nominations) - Winner of Silver Telly Award - Winner Parents’ Choice Gold and Silver Honor Awards - Winner Herb Wegner Award for Outstanding Program - Winner of E Read More...
	Biz Kid$ Series: Entrepreneurship Collection Correlated to National Entrepreneurship Standards. Highly Recommended Video Librarian - 2 time winner of National Emmy Awards (13 nominations) - Winner of Silver Telly Award - Winner Parents’ Choice Gold and Silver Honor Awards - Winner Herb Wegner Awar Read More...
	Biz Kid$ Series: Seasons 1 - 6 If you would like Biz Kid$ in the convenience of a streaming system, click here. If you would like to rent or purchase digital copies, click here. Highly Recommended Video Librarian - 2 time winner of National Emmy Awards (13 nominations) - Winner of Silver Telly Award - Winner Read More...
	Children Of The World (Originally $39.95, now $24.95) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These c Read More...
	China's Challenges Series A PBS Special. Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online Host Robert Lawrence Kuhn, who knows China’s leaders personally and wrote the book “How China’s Leaders Think,” takes us inside China through five documentaries that reveal the critical issues that China’s new Read More...
	College: The Other Costs When students and parents discuss the costs of college or university it’s usually centered around tuition, but there are other costs, more obscure and sinister that should also be discussed. These hidden costs relate to the ethics and health related issues that arise from the pressures to succeed and of keeping Read More...
	Comfort & Support Collection Recommended: Video Librarian, Booklist See individual titles for online previews. Regular List Price:&nbs Read More...
	Confessions Of An Alien Abductee A film about one of Britain's strangest phone helplines – Anomalous Mind Management Abductee Contactee Helpline, or AMMACH, the 411 for people who believe they have been victims of alien abduction. The film follows some of the 100 members who use the helpline, including Simon, a town councilor who believes that in Read More...
	Conspiracy Rising Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? What’s really at the root of society’s skepticism of the “official story”? Set against the global socio-political landscape, Conspiracy Rising uses the latest science and psychology to investigate the causes of conspiracy theories, why we are wired t Read More...
	Division Street Recommended: Science Books and Films, Educational Media Reviews Online, Video Librarian, Science Magazine (AAAS) Roads are the largest human artifact on the planet; they have fragmented wild landscapes, endangered species, ushered in the "age of urban sprawl," and challenged our bedrock sense of community. America& Read More...
	East & West Series (Culture affects communications) Recommended: The National Council of Asian American Business Associations Through careful studies conducted in the US, UK and East Asia, researchers came to the surprising conclusion that in many aspects, people from the "East" and people from the "West" think in diametrically opposite ways. Read More...
	Extreme Lands Series There are a handful of places in the world where temperatures and altitudes can reach extremes not seen anywhere else. These environments are starkly different – ranging from scorching deserts where the temperature can soar up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, 63 Celsius, to icy fields where things freeze in the blink o Read More...
	Faces Of India Series Recommended: Video Librarian India has transformed itself into a hodgepodge state of over a billion people, combining myriad languages, ethnicities, religious faiths, and geographic backdrops. It is a land of extremes and contradictions, its Read More...
	Famous People, Incredible Lives Series This visually rich series offers a fascinating look at a broad cross-section of world renowned individuals. Every historic re-creation explores the most important developments of their very famous lives whether artist, businessman, composer, leader, philosopher, poet, explorer, writer, reformer, scientist or ruler. Interested v 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...
	Financial Fitness for Young Adults- Life Skills Series Recommended: Video Librarian, School Library JournalFinancial Fitness like physical fitness takes a sharp focus on the final goal, what we would like to accomplish financially. It requires us to crunch the numbers, focus the energy, and keep the course if we are to stay healthy in a financial sense. As part of that regimen, we&r 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...
	Fonko Series: Contemporary Africa Through Its Urban Music Content Advisory: Contains explicit language. Recommended: Video Librarian ...From the award-winning makers of "The Black Power Mixtape" (1967-1975) and "Concerning Violence”. Narrated by Neneh Cherry and Fela Kuti. This documentary series introduces some of the most outspoken and creative African Read More...
	From Watts to Watts: A Portrait of Filmmaker Charles Burnett CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGECharles Burnett is an eminent figure of the Black independence movement. His dual identity, as African American and independent filmmaker, makes his work rare and valuable, revealing the shortcomings of American society. A subtle and powerful storyteller, he describes the lives and dreams of African Read More...
	GeoCulture Series This series inspires children to think about the world: from a Bolivian Rain Forest Orchestra, a children’s court in India, a monkey orphanage in the Amazon jungle, to land mine clearing rats in Africa. These short programs will entertain and teach kids about the world in which they live. Joachim Wild Riders (Br Read More...
	Going Global Series: An Export Business Primer Highly Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online With more than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power located outside of the United States, the appeal of going global is easy to understand. In addition to increased sales and profits, diversifying markets helps mitigate risk. But the prospect of establish Read More...
	Graduates, The A film by Song GAO This Song GAO directed documentary follows the stories of Feng Haitao, Li Yuchun, and Jin Lian after they graduate from the Sichuan Normal University. As they seek employment in one of China’s largest cities, Chengdu, the program makes us question the validity of a college diploma and wheth Read More...
	Green Economy: The Future Of Our World Series From wind power to green medicine, The Green Economy features practical ways the green economy is developing. Business leaders of our country are recognizing the need to refocus on responsible and sustainable ways to improve our world, all while making a tidy profit. The Green Economy showcases these improvements at work. We Read More...
	Gun Shop, The A film by James Rogan The Financial Times: Critic’s Choice; The Guardian: Subtly terrifying. Highly Recommended: Library Journal Recommended: Video Librarian No issue currently divides Americans more than their constitutional right to bear arms versus the merits of gun control. This new, topical documentary Read More...
	Heavy Water War, The Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online In 1939 the scientific world is buzzing. The race for the atomic bomb is launched. But to control nuclear fission, the French and the Germans alike absolutely need heavy water. This rare resource is produced in a single factory in Vemork, a small Norwegian town Read More...
	Heritage of Chinese Culture and Dance, The Recommended: Video Librarian A film by Dr. Ming Chen, Professor of Theater, Kennesaw State University This program takes audiences through 5,000 years of Chinese culture and provides a rare glimpse into Chinese ethnic & folk dance traditions through seven representative dance forms.&nb Read More...
	How To Become President Of The United States Recommended: Booklist As citizens of the United States, it’s important to understand how we elect our presidents. This program guides viewers through the entire process including what the qualifications are to become president. Through use of live-action high definition footage and computer animation Read More...
	How To Recognize Fake News Fake news is more than a social media menace—it’s threatening critical thinking skills needed to develop information literacy. Combined with the impulse to share exciting, shocking and alarming stories, fake news is shaping— and distorting— perceptions, especially in younger demographics. In thi Read More...
	I, Psychopath Meet Sam Vaknin, author of the book Malignant Self Love. Sam knows he’s a supreme narcissist...but is he, as he suspects, also a psychopath? To find out, he becomes the world’s first civilian volunteer to be thoroughly tested for psychopathy, undergoing what’s known as The Psychopathy Checklist as well a Read More...
	If There Were 100 People On Earth There are almost eight billion people in the world, and one of them is you! But what if there were only 100 people, what would life on Earth look like? Let’s create a micro-world of our own, populated by only 100 people and find out! How many people would be from Asia? How many from North America? Would everyone in our mic Read More...
	Inc. Magazine: Business Advisor Series Recommended: Video Librarian, Library Journal Inc. Business Advisor provides “best practice” management information for entrepreneurs to help create and build their business. Inc. draws upon more than thirty years of experience with the most successful, innovative entrepreneurs in the world. More than thirt Read More...
	Independent Living- Life Skills Series These ethnically diverse programs offer young adults a realistic guide to the challenges they'll face after graduation, whether from High School or College. Each focused topic offers sound advice on important elements for entering the world of adult responsibility. The four essential programs provide solid assist Read More...
	Inside The Founders Series: Studies In Business Leadership Inside the Founders: Studies in Business Leadership presents a dozen case studies of highly successful enterprises. In each of the 7-12 minute case studies, the company founders will share their stories, philosophies, advice and inspiration, covering topics such as business planning, marketing, people management, sales Read More...
	Introduction To Religions, An By studying examples from around the world, we will learn what religion is and the function it serves. We will investigate how religions express and support the cultures they are part of. Through a look at the rituals, religious festivals, holy places and symbols of the five major world religions, Buddhism, Christianit Read More...
	Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers Also Available in French. "The most honest, historically accurate, and balanced treatment of the past and contemporary history of Muslim-Jewish relations I have ever seen." Dr. Mark R. Cohen, Professor of Near East Read More...
	JFK's Women: A Danger To National Security? John F. Kennedy – the President who risked his political career in return for sex. Using recently released FBI files and eyewitness accounts, this documentary reveals JFK's long string of affairs and lovers in the context of events at the time. The historical significance of his dalliances is heightened by the fac Read More...
	Joy! Portrait Of A Nun: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence A Film By Joe Balass about the Sisters of Perpetual IndulgenceContent Note: contains adult language, brief nudity, graphic images A shamanistic world of sexuality, spiritualism and political activism. A bearded nun. Through an intimate lens, this feature documentary takes us on an enlightening journey with Sister Missionary P 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...
	Les Misérables & Victor Hugo: In the Name of the People Without a doubt, Les Misérables is one the most well-known novels in the history of literature. Better still, it made its author the people’s spokesman. How and why is this text still so important? This documentary aims to introduce us to those who recognise themselves in Hugo, to tell us how Hugo made Les Mis&eacut Read More...
	Life In The Palace: Historic Asian Monarchies Series This intriguing documentary series takes viewers back to a time not long ago when much of the world was ruled by powerful monarchies. The viewer witnesses the daily goings-on in the palaces of 17th century China, Korea, and Japan, retold by experts in the politics and social life of the day. Using original documents an Read More...
	Lives At The Border A film by Pierre Raimond This film is the portrait of Vuthy, a young Cambodian who has dedicated himself to improving the lives of others. He has been working with NGO Friends-International for fifteen years, managing a small team at the border between Thailand and Cambodia. This is a very sensitive area as many Cambo Read More...
	Living Through Dying Series By breaking down barriers and openly discussing the taboo topic of death and dying, these documentaries present honest and heart warming tributes to those living with a terminal illness. Through the openness of the subjects, their families and friends, these programs aim to provide viewers with greater insight into the final Read More...
	Living With Walls - Fears, hopes and blues of citizens forced to live with walls of separation - Since the beginning of time and the occurrence of human endeavor, walls have been built to protect from unwanted invasions. But Belfast (Northern Ireland), Nicosia (Cyprus) and Bethlehem (Palestine) are three cities divided even today by Read More...
	Lost Army, The: Condemned To Hide In Order To Exist A film by LEE Li-Saho As the Pacific War ends with the capitulation of Japan in 1945, large territories occupied until then by the Japanese Imperial forces are liberated, among them Korea, Formosa (now Taiwan) and large parts of Southern China. The latter will see the emergence of a violent civil war between the Nationalis Read More...
	Martin Buber: Itinerary Of A Humanist Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online After Freud and Einstein, Martin Buber (1878-1965) was one of the best-known Jews of the 20th century. The emergence of Zionism, Nazism and the creation of the state of Israel were all major influences on the philosopher. He wrote extensively on the question of respec Read More...
	Mekong Region, The: The Soul of Southeast Asia Series Highly Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online For the armchair traveler or those who wish to learn more about the culture and current way of life of an area before a trip, The Mekong Region: Soul Of Southeast Asia provides an in-depth look at one of the fastest growing travel destinations in the world. Southeast Asi Read More...
	Modern Love: Love Stories For A New Millennium Modern Love looks at remarkable individuals who are forging new relationship trends in the 21st century. The award-winning documentaries examine couples who have found new alternatives for building lasting love in our post-modern world. We see swingers; a multiple partner marriage; a marriage with one gay partner and o Read More...
	Moral Ethics... Uncovering the Secrets of Childhood Childhood is a crucial period when a child’s awakening character and values take shape. The influences from a parent as well as their surroundings will have a profound effect on the way a child behaves and acts in morally significant settings. Targeted to educators, parents and caregivers, this program comb Read More...
	More Children Of The World From some of the most remote locations in the world, the compelling cinematography of wide-eyed children just being kids will quickly engage students attention. These children, like children everywhere, live their everyday life with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future. Unlike childr Read More...
	Mountains & Life Series Celebrating the most epic landscapes on Earth!Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted t Read More...
	My Life On The Farm Series 25 Kids, 25 Families, 25 Farms, 25 Cultures, 25 CountriesThis cinematic series invites young learners to travel the world where they'll meet other children of other cultures and learn more about their life. Fascinating, friendly, up-close & personal this series features some very unusual and extraordinary dai 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...
	Nelson Mandela: One Man Directed by: Marilyn Higgins Nelson Mandela is a shining example of what one man can do to change the world. One Man navigates Mandella's life from his birth in a small village and an oppressive regime through his struggles to overcome prejudice and hate to unify a nation. Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's de Read More...
	Oh My GOD!: Religions of the World Series Recommended: Video Librarian This series takes an inviting and insightful look at the spiritual teachings, customs and daily lives of families of different faiths. Experiencing a vast array of traditions and social activities, it explores faith through the eyes of youth, their families Read More...
	One Way Astronaut: Dying 33 Million Miles From Home Stephan, Sara, Henri and Beatriz are four people who, like tens of thousands of applicants from all over the world, answered a promotion for people who’d like to visit Mars. There’s only one catch: this mission is one-way only. The Mars One initiative plans to take four astronauts on a mission to Mars within 10 Read More...
	Out Of The Ashes, Businesses are Born Creating a business in the face of adversity and tragedy. Life is full of challenges. Starting and running a business is no small task. Creating a business when you must overcome extreme personal hardship is even more difficult. Following are inspirational and instructive stories illustrating how these entrepreneurs found Read More...
	Overseas Chinese: Southeast Asia Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online“Wherever there is seawater, there are Chinese.” The Chinese have a long history of emigration, some for business, some for making a living, some for political reasons. Today, most Chinese who have emigrated from China live in Southeast Asia. Ch Read More...
	Pandemics: An Introduction The word pandemic comes from Greek and means “pertaining to all people”. At the end of 2019, the infectious disease COVID-19 was discovered. It then spread all over the world, which had enormous consequences for millions of people. In this educational clip, we go through what characterizes a pandemic. You will learn Read More...
	Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 1 Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist, Video Librarian Awards: ALA Notable Video of the Year (selected titles); Small Press for Multicultural Children’s Literature, Willa Cather Literary Award for Best Children’s Book of the Year. Modern classics, now on DVD, help young learners understand the world Read More...
	Political Assassination: History Forever Changed Series Political assassinations have forever changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at twenty of the best known assassinations and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-ena Read More...
	Predator Pets For some animal owners, a cat or dog could never offer the same adrenaline-pumping experience you get from owning an exotic pet like an alligator, zebra, tiger, snake, wolf, eagle, or elephant. But have some of these unconventional pet owners crossed the line by trying to domesticate their animals and raise them in the Read More...
	Raven Tales Series American Indian Film Festival: Funny, magical and heartfelt... This animated series introduces native aboriginal folklore in a humorous and entertaining way. The characters tell the stories through the adventures of Raven, one of the most powerful deities of Native American mythology. Each episode focuses on a tale that has Read More...
	Reel China Collection- Volume 1 Today, communist ideals are thrown over board, one by one. They are replaced with a strange mixture of ultra-liberal recipes and Chinese solidarity, the ideology of which is yet to be written. This is the backdrop for an outstanding collection of compelling documentaries by Chinese filmmakers that tell us about the joy Read More...
	Reel China Collection- Volume 2 Today, communist ideals are thrown over board, one by one. They are replaced with a strange mixture of ultra-liberal recipes and Chinese solidarity, the ideology of which is yet to be written. This is the backdrop for an outstanding collection of compelling documentaries by Chinese filmmakers that tell us about the joy Read More...
	Rich & Poor Countries: About Prosperity And Poverty Around The World Our world can seem unfair, since opportunities depend on which country a person lives in. Why is that? How can we determine if a country is rich or poor? Let’s learn about concepts like GNP, colonialism and humanitarian aid. Why does poverty exist in certain countries? How can more countries break free from poverty? We&rsq Read More...
	Rise Of Great Powers, The: A Defining Moment Recommended: Video Librarian Two years in the making, Rise of Great Powers travels from ancient Rome to the United States of America in the 20th century to explore the nature of influence and power throughout history. Leading academics reveal the x factor that these nations had and others did not. T Read More...
	Santa Muerte The protective saint of drug traffickers, petty thieves, street vendors and prisoners, as well as the guardian angel of taxi-drivers and mothers, Santa Muerte (Holy Death) is the central folk saint in a cult that has become increasingly important within Mexican society and among Hispanic immigrants to the USA. Having undergon Read More...
	Secrets Of The West Explore the history, culture and stunning landscapes of the classic American West. Join scientists and adventurers as they explore the origins of the great western movement known as manifest destiny. Engage with university professors and park officials as they take you on a personal anthropological tour of the ancient Read More...
	See No Evil Hot Docs: Nominated Big Screen Award; DOK.fest, Munich: Best International Documentary; Message to Man, St. Petersburg: Special Jury Award See No Evil portrays the daily life of three famous elderly apes who spend their days in retirement, Cheeta of Tarzan fame, Kanzi, star pupil of ape linguistic studies, and a NASA space Read More...
	Serial Swindlers Series Exposing the world’s most conniving, creative, and criminally-adept con men, Serial Swindlers goes inside their minds. While their crimes and exploits are a ready-made Hollywood script, their exploits have left a trail of heartache, poverty and destruction. Titles include: David Ocean David Ocean is a serial co Read More...
	Shaun Ryder On UFOs Series Shaun Ryder, devout believer in extraterrestrials, presents this scientific yet humorous look at life beyond the pale blue dot. From Aboriginal caves to Area 51, Robbie Williams to Stephen Hawking, this is an epic road-trip around the globe, and the galaxy, in search of the truth. Titles include: Caught on Tape Shaun is Read More...
	Speeches That Changed The World Words and delivery can combine to galvanize an audience, creating ‘I remember where I was when...’ moments. JFK at the Brandenburg Gate or Martin Luther King at the Lincoln Memorial provide unforgettable examples that still stir today. This collection of classic speech excerpts contains not only inspiring o Read More...
	Surviving The Teenage Brain What if teenagers are doing exactly as nature intended by being selfish, reckless, irrational, irritable and impossible? This documentary looks at this critical developmental stage of the brain from a scientific and evolutionary point of view. Today’s cutting edge scientific research challenges conventional think Read More...
	Symbols Of America Series Recommended: Booklist, School Library JournalThis comprehensive series is designed to help young learners understand and appreciate the images that have become the symbols that represent the greatness of the world’s mightiest nation. These images, recognized around the world, symbolize the American people, the American Read More...
	Syria: Children At War Highly Recommended: Video Librarian Recommended: Booklist (Adults and Young Adults) For more than seven years now, the civil war that opposes the rebel armies against the armed forces of Syrian president Assad has caused over 200,000 victims. The first victims of this thug are civilians, including children. Through this d Read More...
	Them And Us: Prejudice & Self-Understanding Nice, reasonable people like us are “we,” and strangers with weird beliefs are “they.” This is how many of us see the world. But every “us” is somebody else’s “them.” Those who hold hidden assumptions or stereotypes consider them a recognition of reality, not a prej Read More...
	Tobacco Inc.: The Industry of Lies "Nicotine isn’t addictive". These words are the ones that the tobacco industry’s seven most important leaders pronounced in front of the United States Congress. It was April 4th, 1994. Four years later, they had to pay a $200 billion fine and to make their archives public. Deep inside these millions of page Read More...
	Transgender: Am I A Boy Or A Girl Or... These stories are designed to record, share andcelebrate the personal journeys of a transgender woman,a transgender man and a transgender non-binary individual.Each has fought to cast off the genderassigned to them at birth and embrace their true selves. It takes courage and support. There are s Read More...
	Ukraine: The Birth Of A Nation Series This balanced and highly informative four-part documentary series provides an unprecedented look at the cultural and political history of Ukraine. Interviews with historians combined with unique archival footage paints a raw and immediate portrait of a nation dramatically fighting for and maintaining its independence.DVD' Read More...
	US Government: How It Works Series While the complexities of the American political system have never been greater, the right visual aid can help students sift through them—and even develop a passion for the subject. This six-part series is an ideal tool for introducing and exploring key aspects of U.S. government and public policy. Using a combination Read More...
	Walls Of The World: Security, Division & Unity Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online Narrated by the 2018 Emmy® Award-winning actor Matthew Rhys, this compelling series explores six of the world’s most iconic walls and borders. From the crumbling ruins of ancient walls to brick barriers that are currently under constructi Read More...
	Who Benefits from Camps? The Refugee Crisis Highly Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online, Video Librarian A film by Nicholas Autheman For the vast majority of us, refugee camps respond to the needs of an emergency situation. And yet the reality of such camps is very different. Their multiplication around the world is a clear demonstra Read More...
	Women of The Third Reich, The German women have long been perceived as passive witnesses to the crimes of the Nazi regime. Yet the ideologists of the Third Reich used these women as an essential part of their system. This documentary will shatter the conventional image of these women. Loyal, indoctrinated, ambitious and fanatic, they were an integral part of Read More...
	Working World For Young Adults- Life Skills Series This latest series designed especially for young adults ( See also: FINANCIAL FITNESS FOR YOUNG ADULTS, 4 part & LIVING SKILLS FOR YOUNG ADULTS, 4 part) deals with the all important world of work. Today's young workers will need to be even more dedicated to successfully compete in a global marketplace.& Read More...
	World Population, The The world population; where we live, how we live and what we think the future will look like. Take a look at demographic trends and why they look the way they do. What do we mean by concepts like population pyramid, population growth, urbanization and migration? We will find out! Read More...
	WORLDQuest Series Recommended: BooklistBY EXPLORING OTHER CULTURES WE COME TO KNOW EACH OTHER, THE WORLD AND OURSELVES.This timeless 10-part series offers a comprehensive look at the development of the greatest countries the world has ever known. Journey through time to learn how these countries have blossomed into the marvels they are today. Eac Read More...