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*NEW - Anthropocene
Humans have lived in the geological era of the fourth Holocene of the new age for 10,000 years. However, some scientists have determined the human impact on Earth and stated that the era of the Holocene has ended and that the new era of Anthropocene has begun. This means that human activity is equal to asteroid impacts and tecto Read More...



*NEW - Arcimboldo: Portrait of An Audacious Man
What if Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a painter of Modern Art before its time? With their unique style, the Composite Heads by the Milanese painter are among the most famous works from the Renaissance period. Largely forgotten after his death in 1593, he was re-discovered by the Surrealists. After them, throughout the 20th century, nu Read More...



*NEW - Beyond The Far Side
Fifty years after Neil Armstrong walked on its surface, the Moon is back at the center of the international attention… Space X, the China spatial program: newcomers are developing unprecedented technologies, surpassing technical challenges, and bringing back new findings about the Moon. BEYOND THE FAR SIDE takes the form 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 - Elliott Erwitt: Silence Sounds Good
Elliott Erwitt spent his entire adult life taking photographs, of presidents, popes and movie stars, as well as regular people and their pets. His work is iconic in world culture while his life is largely unknown. 'Elliott Erwitt — Silence Sounds Good' is a quiet, intimate portrait of an artist at work, who v Read More...



*NEW - English National Opera Presents, The
Filmed live from The London Coliseum, enjoy this superb collection of performances from the English National Opera. All titles are sung in English. Each opera contains two DVD’s in a single DVD case.Operas Include:Benvenuto CelliniMonty Python legend Terry Gilliam unleashes his inexhaustible imagination on Berl 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 - Magellan's Extraordinary Odyssey
THE FABULOUS STORY OF THE GREATEST MARITIME EXPLOIT OF ALL TIME This series, in the form of a four-part "docu-epic", draws on the explanations of historians, philosophers, and great sailors, a collection of period archives, charts, and texts signed by Magellan and his contemporaries, but also spectacular aerial images 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 - Sing & Spell: A Reading And Spelling Series For Young Learners
These animated musical programs teach young children the basics of phonics and word and letter identification, using original songs and lessons for lively learning. The series features the first 29 high frequency words presented in the Open Court/Imagine It language arts kindergarten program. This edutainment media content for y Read More...



*NEW - Story Time With Ms. Booksy
Ms. Booksy is a magical and whimsical storyteller who jumps into classic fairytales—literally—bringing well-known stories and characters to life with her own unique twist. This animated StoryTime series delivers fantastical stories with familiar themes and relevant messages.Episode 1:Ms. Booksy: Sno 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...



100 Years, 100 Events Series
Broadcast Rights available for 100 individual programs at 6 minutes each. This collection of documentaries looks at the most worldly and the most consequential events of the 20th Century. It is extremely rare that a series of this magnitude can offer such a unique clarity of events, credibly enhanced with insider accounts. It&# Read More...



1000 Days For The Planet
1000 Days for the Planet is the latest project from world-renowned scientist and UN Ambassador for the Environment, Jean Lemire. Lemire explores the world from his 50-foot sailboat, the Sedna IV, stopping everywhere from Alaska to the Philippines. Along the way, the series reveals the extraordinary beauty of the planet whilst he Read More...



Academic Success: Smart Tips for Serious Students
The transition from high school to college is a lot bigger than many students realize. Help them make the most of their college academic experience with Academic Success—a six-part series filled with facts, hints, insights, and observations from experts in the field of education and from students who know th Read More...



Adventure Of America’s Horses, The
A film by Marie Brunet-Debaines Mustangs, the wild successors of America’s first horses. These iconic American horses opened up routes through a continent and conquered its plains and unspoiled heart. Today, these untamed horses are fighting for their freedom and even their very survival in the wide open spaces Read More...



Advocates of Change Series
PEOPLE CHANGING THE WORLD They have made a difference and revolutionized the world. They come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. These remarkable individuals have pioneered, developed and forever improved their industry and the world in which we live. Engaging and relevant, these individuals will change th Read More...



Albert Camus: The Madness Of Sincerity
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online This is the story of one of the greatest French authors of the 20th century. A writer who, in a world wary of ideology, finally achieved the position he was due and the respect of those who prefer justice and truth to dogma and extremism. In conjunction with Olivier Todd, Read More...



Algebra Applications Series
Aligns to Common Core Math Standards This ten-part series presents an impressive array of real-world applications of algebra, including an analysis of the 2008 mortgage crisis, calculation of a car’s speed determined by evidence left at an accident scene, and a mathematical examination of New Guinea’s 1998 eart Read More...



America's Secret D-Day Disaster
How did a rehearsal for a D-Day invasion of Utah Beach in Normandy result in the death of a thousand Allied soldiers? 'Exercise Tiger' was the Allies' worst training disaster during World War II - hushed up until 1984. Eyewitness accounts, top-secret documents, film archives and findings from underwater excavations Read More...



American Sign Language Made Easy Series
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. It’s the perfect series teaching the fundamentals of communicating through sign in a variety of everyday situations. Clarissa, your effervescent h Read More...



Among The Many
Recommended: Video Librarian "The world is a completely different place when we have a loved one this close to us die. Grief is about relearning the world." —Franklin Cook, Unified Community Solutions Thousands of families are affected by the drug epidemic in our country. Those who suffer the loss of a loved 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 this in Read More...



Ancient Civilizations Uncovered Series
While civilization covers the entire globe today, there was a time when it rose as isolated islets in a vast sea of barbarism. That is why the few cultures that were able to accomplish this feat have been the objects of scholarly scrutiny for generations. In Ancient Civilizations Uncovered we explore five ancient civilizations Read More...



Ancient Grains Series
Many are beginning to question the wisdom of relying on a handful of grains such as corn, wheat and rice as the foundation of our global food supply. Grains that have existed for millennia and helped fuel the rise of civilizations are being rediscovered. Each program reviews the history, plant biology, cultivation and heal Read More...



Angry Planet Series
On Angry Planet, professional storm chaser George Kourounis continues his global adventure, traveling to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. But this time he’s on a special assignment.
As the planet heats up, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe. From deadly wildfires raging across Austra Read More...



Animals In The World
Introduce children to animals found around the world. From tiny insects to the largest mammal on land, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of wildlife in their natural settings. The concept of animal classification is introduced and the environment they live in discussed.Animals In North AmericaIn this program you wil 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 peopl 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. As M Read More...



Aztecs Series, The
This two-part DVD collection documents the rise and fall of one of the most remarkable civilizations. From the ancient Olmec and their giant carved stone heads to the magnificent pyramids of the moon and sun at Teotihuacan, the Aztecs were inheritors of thousands years of indigenous culture. Who were the Aztecs and how was Read More...



Babylon Unveiled Series
We visit the ruins of Babylon in Iraq for the first time since the Iraq War in order to see the size and scope of this ancient marvel. Based on precise archeological data, the city’s legendary characters and buildings are brought to life using the latest in 3D motion capture technology. Through insights from the wor Read More...



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...



Basics of Biology Series (New Preview)
A 30-part series with high production values for just about every student that takes a biology class. You’ve got the Basics covered. Basics of Anatomy • The Nervous System: Neurons, Networks and the Human Brain • The Endocrine System: Molecular Messengers, Chemical Contro Read More...



Beat Generation, The
Recommended: Video LibrarianA film by Jean-Jacques Lebel and Xavier VilletardThis documentary tells the story of the incredible and enduring friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, and Read More...



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 Librarian Beauty & The Breast offers a compelling insight into a de Read More...



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...



Beneath The Blindfold: Living A Tortured Life
Recommended: Booklist, Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online With 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 lif 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 at 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 wo 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...



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...



Biotechnology in the 21st Century
Biotechnology is revolutionizing life in the 21st century, but with every breakthrough comes controversy. Do the benefits of stem cell technology, gene-splicing, and other advances outweigh the risks? Using interviews with experts, footage of scientists at work, 3-D animations, and on-screen text, this balanced fo 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 A Read More...



Blue Danube, The: A Waltz Story
Traditionally played each year at the world famous New Year's Concerts in Vienna, this is the story of one of the most popular pieces of classical music. The Blue Danube is in itself the expression of the universe of the waltz. None other than The Blue Danube can embody the essence of the waltz so eloquently and p Read More...



Cell Biology: Structure, Function, and Processes
They are the basic building blocks of life, but in reality there’s nothing “basic” about cells—the complex, versatile units of matter that make up all life on Earth. In this 4-part series, rich animation brings the intricate inner workings of cells to life, while a congenial host guides viewers through th Read More...



Changemakers ASIA: Combating Climate Change
This series takes a look at the projects emerging from Asia to help combat climate change. These Changemakers are people who have been told that Asia is the problem, with its ever-increasing emissions, but know that Asia, with its boundless energy and creativity, can come up with solutions, as well. Scientists and activists acr Read More...



China's Challenges Series
(Originally $225, now $175 ea.) Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online Host Robert Lawrence Kuhn, who knows China’s leaders personally and wrote the book “How China’s Read More...



Climate Skeptics: The Climate War
For some years climate skeptics have been questioning the reality of global warming. These movements are financed by large industrial groups who significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and who have set up scientific research teams, think-tanks and lobbying groups to defend their theories. How do a few researchers 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...



Complete Guide To George Eliot’s Daniel Deronda Series, The
Led by Harvard Professor Ruth Wisse, Comparative Literature In eight definitive lectures, Harvard Professor Ruth Wisse explores the greatest novel of Jewish nationalism, guiding you through the drama, the romance, the politics, and the moral imagination of Daniel Deronda. Deronda is uniquely suited to our time because it 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 add 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, the types of people w Read More...



Cosmic Flows: Cartographers of the Universe
A SCIENTIFIC QUEST TO MAP THE UNIVERSEMan has always sought further afield. After the seafaring explorers of the 16th century, 21st century cosmologists today navigate more celestial oceans, with each mission providing an ever-broader and more impressive cartography of our surroundings. At the avant garde of modern technology, t Read More...



Cuban Colonel, The Russian General & The Near Destruction Of The World
The Cuban Missile Crisis played out in the month of October 1962. Never before or since has the world been so close to destruction. Colonel Osvaldo Fernandez was one of the few Cubans who actually knew what was going on at the time. As a young liaison officer, his job was to follow the Soviet troops to the various s Read More...



Dallol Expedition: On The Frontiers Of Life
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online What do we really know about the origins of life? Located in Ethiopia, in one of the world’s hottest regions, is the volcanic site of Dallol. At 120 meters below sea level, it is one of the most astonishing areas on our planet. The area features toxic springs, fumar Read More...



Day In Pixar, A
Spend a day at Pixar Studies and get to know the president of the studio, animators and supervisors of this innovation machine that has already released 12 movies and received more than $6 billion at the box-office. Hear the stories and learn what it takes to work for one of the world’s most successful studios. Read More...



Defining Moments In US History Series
Obfuscated, and rarely punished, the lies of those in power often achieve their goal: to change the course of history. Who are the perpetrators of these falsehoods? Heads of state, politicians and military leaders, supported by their hierarchies. They have no qualms about lying to the radio, on television, to millions of people, Read More...



Descubra Inglés
Spanish speaking youngsters will have fun learning English under the teaching of Maestro Javier and friends in this animated musical series. The series includes short English lessons with practice time, on-screen visuals for vocabulary and words, colorful characters and catchy songs for each letter of the alphabet! An inte Read More...



Development Of Life On Earth
Travel back billions of yearsto learn how the Earthwas created,what the climate was like and the first living organisms. From there we proceed along thegeological time scale- Precambrian, Paleozoic, andMesozoicperiods. Concepts such as how population, competition andadaptation are& Read More...



Discover China Series
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online A landmark documentary series unlocking the mysteries of the Middle Kingdom, past and present, by exploring its incredible natural and cultural diversity. Seven years in the making, this series gives a stunning, detailed perspective of China. Titles include: Suzhou Gardens 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. Ameri Read More...



Drugs: The Straight Facts
The only antidote to the flashy appeal of drugs is honest information. Give your students the straight facts on some of the most widely abused substances with this five-part series. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. Alcohol “Alcohol isn’t a drug.” “A cu 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.&nb Read More...



Elder Care Training Series
Developed in cooperation with the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Nursing This training series targets current or soon to be direct care staff (Nurses, CNA's, Personal Care Aids, etc.) working in long-term care facilities. In under 15 minutes per program, the training provides clear, easy-to-understand i Read More...



Electrical Systems
This seven-part series uses cutaways, animated component builds, diagrams, close-ups of parts, and footage of auto techs doing tests and making repairs to illustrate the operation and servicing of automotive electrical systems. Includes information on both late-model and older-style vehicles. Charging System Oper Read More...



End of the Big Cats Series (with Bonus Program)
Can you imagine a life without Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards? Fifty years ago, there were more than half a million lions in Africa. Today there are fewer than 20,000. A world without these majestic predators could soon become a reality. This series gives a new perspective on the problems suffered by the big cats in this changing Read More...



Entrepreneur's Guide On Launching & Growing A Business, An
"I have been teaching Entrepreneurial Education since founding NFTE in 1981 and clearly this is the most powerful and important video series I have experienced." Steve Mariotti- Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship "Inspires and challenges students to realize their potential in the business w Read More...



Entrepreneurs: Building A Better Business
Seeing others' success can be extremely helpful for emerging entrepreneurs and hopeful dreamers. Each of the featured start-ups in this contemporary series highlights the thought process and unique business model of a successful entrepreneur. Together each unique entrepreneurial approach, when added to the Read More...



Epic Adventure Of A Hedgehog, The
Nature Without Borders (2021) - Best of ShowToday threatened with extinction, this small animal, more than 60 million years old, is undergoing a real rural exodus. Forced to flee its natural habitat because of our intensive farming methods, the hedgehog migrates to the green spaces of cities in search of food. Let's em Read More...



Essential Automotive Tasks
Correlates to ASE and NATEF standards. Each program in this series presents a collection of step-by-step tutorials that show how to perform some of the most common tasks an automotive professional will experience. Led by a veteran, ASE-certified instructor, segments also take time to teach the theory behind the systems bei 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 of an Read More...



Extreme Science Series
The craziest ideas come to life when engineers and athletes team up to create the breathtaking courses of extreme sport. This high octane and cutting edge series travels the world exploring the science, construction and execution of extreme sports events. An informative and entertaining look at the pioneers, each with t Read More...



Faces of AIDS, The
Although we may not personally recognize their faces, they are the faces of our neighbors, family, and friends. They come from all walks of life and all lifestyles, including our own. They are a picture of every ethnicity and culture, just like us. They share many of our same thoughts and perspectives, connecti 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 populati Read More...



Famous Artists Series
Famous Artists offers a fascinating look at some of the most acclaimed and influential artists of all time. You will gain insight into their greatest works as well as their technique, style and influences on others. Each program in the series explores the most historic developments, significant contributions, important benchmark Read More...



Famous Composers Series
Famous Composers offers a fascinating look at the most acclaimed and influential composers/musicians of all time. Their works came to largely define the classical and romantic eras in western music. Each program in the series explores the most historic developments, significant contributions, important Read More...



Famous People in Ancient History Series
Consider how infinitesimally small a percentage of humanity grows in such prominence that they are widely known centuries, even millennia later by a single name. Such extraordinary individuals’ impact on world events is so significant they are studied in the classroom still today. Famous People i 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 regard on 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...



Fish Wars
A film by: Frank SmithHighly Recommended: Science Books & Films, Video Librarian The seas of the Asia Pacific stand as one of the last major centers of marine biodiversity in the world. They contain 75% of the world's coral species and over 3,000 marine fish species. It is also one of the biggest sources of seafood for Read More...



Five Keys, The : Opening Doors To The Future Series
For better or worse, science has played a central role in the life and development of human civilization. Now, however, with scientific research and technology developing at an exponential rate the likes of which mankind has never seen before, new issues have been raised. This 5-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at 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.Tit Read More...



Focus On Korea Series
Recommended: Library Journal 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, Read More...



Fonko Series: Contemporary Africa Through Its Urban Music
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 artists of today, who take viewers on a ride into the d Read More...



Four More Days: The Dangers of Drinking & Driving
Recommended School Library JournalHard to believe, but it is just four more days until high school graduation. Tara and her friends are beginning to feel the nostalgia associated with saying their final goodbyes to teachers and friends, excitedly capturing their comments by creating a reality based video yearbook. Their exuberan Read More...



Freedom Seekers: Stories From The Western Underground Railroad
A film by Gary Jenkins.Recommended: Library Journal You've provided a framework for understanding the western Underground Railroad. I both enjoyed it and learned from it, and I highly recommend it. & 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...



Gay Pride & Prejudice
When two high school girls meet and fall in love everything about their lives, their family's lives, and their social environment would quickly change. For Andrea and Nelia it appeared that because of this one thing that made them both happy they would have to withstand mocking and rejection not only at school bu Read More...



Genetics: How Traits Are Inherited
Why do you have brown eyes like your dad and not blue eyes like your mom? In this video, we learn how traits are inherited. This is called genetics! Experimenting with pea plants in the late 19th century, Gregor Mendel laid the foundation of modern genetic science. In this video, we learn about Punnett squares and how our genes Read More...



Geometry Applications
Aligns to Common Core Math Standards Although geometry involves abstract ideas, its applications are readily visible in everyday life—sometimes on a massive scale. This ten-part series uses Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, the Pentagon, and other architectural landmarks to explain essential concepts of geometry. The Texas I Read More...



Global Footprints: Living A Greener Life
Every step mankind takes has an impact on the environment from spending to eating to wasting. The Global Footprints series uncovers the big issues around global warming and talks to the people who are walking in the right direction when it comes to finding solutions. Get a deeper understanding of our footprint on the plane 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 establishing Read More...



Green Economy: The Future Of Natural Resource Management
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 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 pre Read More...



Green Economy: The Future Of Urban Planning and Building
This series features practical ways the green economy is developing in our cities. 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 present the concept that w Read More...



Green Matters Series - What in the world is going on?
Recommended: North American Association for Environmental Education.This 15-part DVD series, offers viewers a look into what's being done around the world and what we can also do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Each program brings hopeful information from governments, corporations, environmental agencies and individual Read More...



Green Science: Helping Planet Earth
Increase STEM Achievement Helping students find one's passion early allows for the most success later. Increasing student's proficiency in STEM education and pursuit of STEM careers is now a national priority, Read More...



Green Tree Ants: Friend Or Foe?
All over the tropics, local armies of 500,000 soldiers are on standby. They wage a control war on invasive insect species. From the treetops, they use chemical communication, skillfully engaging their opponents in battle, inflicting injury and injecting powerful poisons to conquer. They are the green tree ants. In their super-si Read More...



Greenpeace: The Story
"My mother used to joke about the chutzpah of believing that three or four people, sitting around a kitchen table could change the world. And yet, we did exactly that." Robert Stowe The creation of Greenpeace is probably the most exciting and heroic environmenta Read More...



Gun Shop
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 Series, The
Recommended: Video Librarian A film by Dr. Ming Chen, Professor of Theater, Kennesaw State University This series provides a rare glimpse into Chinese culture through the introduction of seven representative dance forms. It traces the historical and geographical roots of the dance traditio Read More...



History Of Life Series: A Study In Evolution
(Originally $225, now $175 ea.) Explore the history of life from its humble beginnings as single-celled organisms, to its great blossoming and proliferation, which took place over the course Read More...



House of Sharing: Conversations with Korean Comfort Women
Recommended: Library JournalDuring the Second World War, the Japanese Imperial Army abducted almost 200,000 young Korean women to torture and use as sex slaves. The few women who had the chance to return home, passed the end of their lives as pariahs of society. Eight of them, now in their eighties, keep on fighting fo Read More...



How To Recognize Fake News
Think of fake news as a disease. Without knowing how to identify and stop its spread, information literacy is at risk, especially among audiences whose critical thinking skills are vulnerable. This video series equips viewers with tools to spot the stories and images that are false, biased, altered or slanted, even those s Read More...



Human Body, The: How It Works
This nine-part series uses physiologic animations and illustrations, microscopic imaging, expert commentary, and footage of the body in motion to provide a thorough overview of the amazing human machine. Marvelously detailed, yet readily understandable. Cells, Tissues, and Skin After an introductory segment on c 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 as Read More...



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...



Impossible Lens, The
"Every Photographer needs to watch this video."The extraordinary life story of world-renowned wildlife cinematographer and inventor Dr Jim Frazier. His optical genius paved the way for much of the world's cutting-edge optical technology including 3D. His over 40 national and international awards include Read More...



Impossible Planet
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online Our planet generates an incredible amount of extraordinary phenomenon. A lot of these wonders can be reasonably explained but others baffle even the most experienced scientists.Impossible Planet takes viewers on a journey around the globe to Read More...



In the Starlight
A film by Mathieu Le LayHighly Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online In the Starlight is an intimate portrait of the professional mountain landscape and adventure photographer Paul Zizka. Zizka has spent more than 10 years documenting the interplay of light and weather in the mountains, shooting 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 thirty in Read More...



Insects, Geniuses of Strategy
The prejudice surrounding insects has been a source of many misunderstandings. Research has even shown that insects enriching the earth have decreased by 25% over a period of 40 years. Are insects really deserving of the hate and underestimation by human beings? Insects, Geniuses of Strategy looks at the small world of insects, 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, an 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 Easter 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 fact th Read More...



Joan Miró: The Inner Fire
Thirty years after his death, Joan Miró has become an iconic figure in the art world. The more time passes, the more his work becomes universal, going beyond borders and genres. His work lives outside of museums, on the walls of prestigious institutions, and his influence extends into design and architecture and is visibl Read More...



Jobs in Child Development
A variety of professionals are employed by proud parents and concerned care providers to ensure the health, education and general well-being of their children. Gain insight into the personality and skills required to become a social worker, developmental therapist, childcare worker and teacher. Learn what these jobs entail as we 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. D Read More...



Kids And The Church Year
What do the candles in an Advent wreath represent? Why is the church covered in purple during Lent? Did you know that Easter is more than just one day? Introduce kids to the seasons of the Church Year with this delightful video presentation. Host Jenna Donovan takes children on an exciting journey through Advent, Christmas, Epip Read More...



Kingdom For The Dzanga Gorillas, A
Recommended: Booklist Awards: International Wildlife Film Festival, France - Award for the Knowledge and Relations between Man and Animal; Wildlife Asia Festival, Singapore - Best Conservation; News & Documentary Emmy Awards - Writing Deep in the equatorial heart of the remote Congo Basin lives a tiny co Read More...



Korea: Stories From A Still Divided Country (Includes 2016 new releases.)
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 We Read More...



Lang Lang: Portrait of an Exceptional Artist
Lang Lang is already an undisputed international star of the piano. A "Wunderkind" like Mozart, Lang Lang is a demi-god in China and a superstar in the rest of the world. Portrait of An Exceptional Artist reveals not only a piano prodigy, but also a deeply involved artist and mentor. From his lessons in China, to Read More...



Last Days Of The USSR, The
From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable and inescapable events happened. A jolting acceleration of history brought to light the rivalry between two men and their struggle for power: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with intervi Read More...



Let Freedom Ring Collection
A Collection of documentaries by George Ciampa "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction....It must be fought for, protected, and handed on to them (future generations) to do the same.” - Ronald Reagan The mission of LET FREEDOM RING is to educate young adults on the meaning a 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 and ar Read More...



Links To History: Life In The Shadows Of China's Great Wall
Although today only about 20% of it is in its original form, the Great Wall of China remains a fabulous witness to the Empire’s history. Through three compelling documentaries we encounter the people who live within the confines of its shadows. Quite different from ordinary Chinese citizens, their history and fate are inti Read More...



Live Art Series
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online What is a living sculpture? Can time be represented? What should be the lifespan of a work of art? Who can say do not touch the works? Can stealing an idea be justified? The Live Art documentary collection attempts to answer these questions by focusing on works referred to as 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 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 Nationalists a Read More...



Magda Goebbels: The Life and Times of a Fanatic
In Adolf Hitler’s bunker in Berlin, bombarded day and night by the Russian army, an elegant woman of around 40 poisons her six children before committing suicide. Her name was Magda Goebbels, and she was the wife of the notorious and sinister propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, and the Third Reich’s true Read More...



Malaria, The Serial Killer
Today, malaria kills twice as many people as AIDS, with some four million deaths per year. Two billion live in regions with malaria, 700 million of them infected. This documentary shows the disease’s current status, with specialists from around the world describing their research and experiences fighting against this 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 respect among Read More...



Mekong Region, The: The Soul of Southeast Asia Series
Highly Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online This collection of documentaries invites discovery of one of the longest rivers in the world, the Mekong. Flowing through six countries: China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, the river basin has become what could be called the ‘garden of the world.’ 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 one s Read More...



Moonbug: A Photographic History
Bitten by the 'Moonbug', photographer Steve Pyke set out on a journey across America in his search to meet and photograph the Apollo space pioneers. A journey in which he was to meet the adventurers, risk takers and dreamers who were behind one of the most historic endeavors of our time. From living rooms and moonscape d 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 Time To Teach Series
Recommended: Booklist, Video Librarian, School Library JournalDesigned for general/special education teachers and administrators, staff development coordinators, and university instructors, this innovative series offers a unique model for increasing teaching and learning time. By using student and teacher dramatizations of actua 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...



Muhammad: Five Centuries Of History Series
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online The genesis of Islam, the life of the Prophet, the holy book of the Quran, the Sunna, the Hadiths, the emergence of Muslim law and exegesis are all examined in Muhammad; as well as Arabs, their language and civilization. This series is broken down into five episodes to h Read More...



Music For Elephants
An incredible, unique and moving documentary about a British concert-pianist playing music to blind, injured and orphaned elephants with extraordinary results. At a sanctuary on the shores of the iconic River Kwai in Thailand, Paul Barton from Yorkshire plays the works of the world's great composers to endangered Read More...



My Broken Brain
Stories of resilience, love, and family in the face of adversity.Each day more and more people are being diagnosed with some form of neurological condition. Most of these conditions are debilitating, degenerative, or incurable. As this number is set to increase as the population ages, the importance of brain research canno 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 triumph. 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 dedic Read More...



Ocean Vet Series
Narrated by Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, Ocean Vet follows the exploits of renowned veterinarian Dr. Neil Burnie and his Ocean Vet team. Together they set out to save, protect, and learn more about Bermuda’s critically important marine life and ecosystem. Witness Dr. Burnie and his team of scientists working wi Read More...



Of Hearts And Minds
The heart is the most symbolic organ of the human body. Draw a heart, and immediately you evoke feelings of love, appreciation, and friendship. Across the millennia, it has been seen as the source of emotions, the centre of our being. But by the seventeenth century, scientific understanding overturned historical ideas, and the 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 and Read More...



Olive Route Collection: Shaping The Mediterranean
This collection of documentaries explores the indelible mark the olive tree, a symbol of life and spirit of peace, has left on the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. The Olive Route collection, rich in detail and colorful in scope, is not simply a geographical path, but a bridge connecting people, culture, trade, and s Read More...



Once Were Enemies
US Tank Commander Lee Smith and Platoon Leader Bill Cumbaa return to the island of Peleliu 60 years after their WW II battle to meet former enemies Tsuchida Kiyokazu and Shinji Karasumaru. Now in their 80s, they relive this tragic time sharing secrets and personal stories. We feel their painful past and learn how time has chang 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 yea Read More...



Opera Easy Series
(Originally $150, now $89 ea.) World renowned diva and operatic singer Natalie Choquette, brings her entertaining and unique focus to many of the world's best loved operas.&nb Read More...



Operation Deep Sea: Shedding Light In The Oceans' Darkness
The oceans encompass more than 90% of our planet’s habitat, yet we know less about these blue depths than about the moon. When every deep sea research dive reveals a new species, you have to wonder what remains to be discovered. By presenting exciting new projects worldwide, this documentary reveals the latest devel Read More...



Origins Of Disease Series: An Evolutionary Perspective
Highly Recommended: Science Books & Films Human's first ancestors appeared in Africa about 7 million years ago. As these early humans began to walk on two legs, their hands were free to do a variety of tasks and their brain size increased dramatically. Soon the human race was on the road to developing advanced civi Read More...



Osama bin Laden: A Decade To Justice
Recommended: Booklist, Video Librarian A dramatic, powerful and at times unnerving retelling of the events leading up to and surrounding the death of the world's most wanted man.This documentary includes President Obama's Address to the Nation, a remembrance to 9/11, the decade long hunt to find Osama bin Laden, the r Read More...



Ottoman Empire & Christian Europe, The: A Clash of Civilizations
In the 16th century the area around the Mediterranean Sea was the central arena for a power struggle between Christian Europe and the Muslim Ottoman Empire. It was a conflict for power and wealth, and cultural and religious supremacy, that would last nearly three centuries, the outcome which resonates to this very day. With guid 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 th Read More...



Overseas Chinese: North America
Chinese immigrants looking for a better life in North America had to pay the price of countless heartbreaks, humiliation and even death. Scattered like seeds on foreign soil, they had to struggle hard to take root, braving hostility, discrimination, and inequality. Having shed blood, sweat and tears, they have emerged from a cen 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. Chin Read More...



Patient's Guide Series, A
Developed in conjunction with the Visible Human Project sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's Library of Medicine. This 6-part series is designed to educate individuals and nursing students on what a patient should expect after receiving diagnoses or surgery recommendations for some of today's most common med Read More...



Paul Gauguin: Paradise Beyond The Horizon
The island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas is the final destination of the great traveler, Paul Gauguin. After Paris, Peru, Denmark, Brittany, Panama, Matinique and Tahiti, it was on this wild and remote island on the other side of the world that the painter set down his easel in 1901. What was he seeking on this Southern Pacific i Read More...



Physics in Action Series
Can the study of physics be fun? This clever five-part series answers “Yes!” by presenting essential facts, formulas, and laws of physics through real-world examples, illustrative animations, and a likeable field guide named Mr. Physics who makes complicated concepts easier to understand. End-of-sectio Read More...



Placebo Effect, The
Originally $225, now $175Recommended: Science Books & Films, Video Librarian Scientific Jury Grand Prize, Docscient: International Scientific Film Festival The DVD should be promoted widely for doctors and nurses in-training as well as long-time practitioners. Olen R. Brown, retired, Dalton Car Read More...



Pocahontas and the Survival of Jamestown
At the beginning of the 17th century, Spain’s empire included vast expanses of the Americas. James I of England knew he must act quickly if he wants to establish his own colonies. The attempt to establish the Roanoke Colony 30 years earlier was a complete failure. Could Jamestown, founded by a small group of men 3,50 Read More...



Political Assassination: African Studies Collection
Political assassinations have long changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at the best known assassinations in the region and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-enactm Read More...



Political Assassination: American Studies Collection
Political assassinations have long changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at the best known assassinations in the region and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-enactm Read More...



Political Assassination: European Studies Collection
Political assassinations have long changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at the best known assassinations in the region and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-enactm 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-enactme Read More...



Political Assassination: Latin American Studies Collection
Political assassinations have long changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at the best known assassinations in the region and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-enactm Read More...



Political Assassination: Middle Eastern Studies Collection
Political assassinations have long changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at the best known assassinations in the region and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-enactm Read More...



Political Assassination: South Asian Studies Collection
Political assassinations have long changed the course of world history. This collection of acclaimed documentaries looks at the best known assassinations in the region and provides little know facts and insight to help better understand the geo-political situations that led to their untimely deaths. Witness interviews, re-enactm Read More...



Power of Music Series (newly added preview)
Recommended: Video Librarian Poetry for the soul; Language of the heart; When words fail music succeeds. These are but a few references that describe the influence music has on our lives. Throughout this documentary style program, gifted musicians from different cultural backgrounds articulate how various typ Read More...



Puberty: So That’s What’s Going On!
This program can be customized and edited to meet the objectives of your school / district curriculum. Let us know if you need a link to the full program online. When we grow up, we all look fairly similar. The human body grows and changes during our whole life, but at a certain age a lot of things happen in only a few years. I Read More...



Real Life 101 Series: Real Jobs. Great Career Choices
Rated high for educational content by the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center Do you know what you want to do for the rest of your life? Have you thought about your dream job? Do you have any idea what it takes to get there? Not sure? Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real job Read More...



Reclaiming LIfe: Faith, Hope and Suicide Loss
Highly Recommended: Library Bookwatch Recommended: Video Librarian Each year, over one million people end their lives by suicide. All death unsettles us, but suicide causes a very distinct set of emotional, moral, and religious scars. It brings with it an ache, a chaos, a darkness, a stigma that only one who has survived i 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 joys an 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...



Residential Energy Efficiency Projects Series
With rising fuel costs and a conscious focus on sustainable living, more people are turning to green building practices to transform their homes into energy-efficient, eco-friendly dwellings. Covering both new home builds and retrofits, this 5-part series provides viewers with the how-tos for a variety of projects aimed at incre Read More...



Return of The Buffalo: Restoring The Great American Prairie
The vast area of the American prairie tells the story of a 150 year experiment: the settlement of the American plains. The radical plan of a scientist couple from New York is to make the Great Plains public property, a common area, and reverse it to its original condition. Project Buffalo Commons is the attempt to t Read More...



Return Of The Wolf: Fears, Legends and Reality
An iconic, mythical animal, the wolf is nevertheless a wild animal and a fearsome predator. This is what Italian and French breeders have realized when it reappeared in the Alps at the beginning of the nineties. The majority of the breeders organized to protect their herds, some in a legal way by creating associations, others i Read More...



Rise Of Great Powers, The: What Makes the Difference?
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. This histo Read More...



Rocks Of Ages Series
Rocks are the memory of our planet. Their constant reforming cycle captures moments in time, so if you want to know about evolution, extinction, or creation, look in the rocks. This series is an epic journey through space and time, from lava-spewing volcanoes, over petrified waves, to chiselled marble palaces and granite colossi Read More...



Rogue Earth: Extreme Weather Survivors
ROGUE EARTH is a gut wrenching documentary series about catastrophic weather related events, and the brave survivors of unimaginable terror who captured it all on their cameras and smartphones. Some are trapped. Others attempt to flee. Many do not expect to survive. But they all press ‘record’ and keep rolling as sce Read More...



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...



Sand Tales
Sand drawing is an artistic and ritual tradition and practice, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Through the incredible artistic technique of sand drawing, Sand Tales brings to life these world-famous fairy tales. Each episode is a new story with new adventures of our favorite Read More...



Sandman, The
In the North of Canada, Indigenous Peoples' land is now home to the largest industrial project in the world: the exploitation of the tar sands, the new oil. Local Indigenous Peoples find their lands ransacked by the oil industry while these multinationals draw nearly two million barrels a day, up to five million by 203 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...



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...



Secrets of Archaeology Series
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video LibrarianTake a virtual reality tour of history's most intriguing ancient civilizations. Uncover the secrets of the pyramids as the Pharaohs reach for immortality, walk the streets of the Eternal City of Rome, relive a step-by-step reconstruction of Pompeii under the shadow of 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 peop 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 chi 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 con ar Read More...



Shedding Light On Motion Series
This series is a visual treasure trove of demonstrations, animations, and explanations of all things motion! To an extent we are all familiar with motion because we all move and we see movement everywhere, but a detailed knowledge of motion has allowed us to build the wonderful modern world that we live in. Titles include Read More...



Shimon Peres: In My Words
A film by Samuel Lajus and Christiane Vulvert The story of a little Jewish boy who emigrated to Palestine in 1934 is a magnificent tale in and of itself. But then came his meetings with Ben Gurion, Sadat, Kennedy, Arafat, Bill Clinton…This 2-part documentary, filmed over a period of two years with Peres in Tel Aviv, is an Read More...



Sons Of Vienna: The City Of Music
From the late eighteenth century through the end of the nineteenth century Vienna was never without a famous composer living and working within her friendly confines. It became known as music’s Golden Period. Charismatic young recording artists and concert soloists from around the world tell the story and play t 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 orati Read More...



Stroke Awareness and Recovery
Developed in cooperation with the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of NursingRecommended: Robert Veninga, Ph.D., School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US and the primary cause of long-term disability among older adults. This series educates the public Read More...



Struggle For Oil, The
The demand for energy is rising. For the oil industry, the demand justifies the development of new technologies and the expense of finding new depots. This program uncovers this fascinating crossroads of business and science, as they strive to keep the oil industry burning. Ambitiously technical and financially rewa Read More...



Studies In Scaling Startups Series- Driving and Managing Growth
Highly Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online You started a new company. It went through several iterations but the business model is working. Now it's time to delegate some of those hats and start growing the company. But rapid growth has its own challenges. In Scaling Startups, entrepreneurs that grew their b Read More...



Suicide Prevention
Recommended: American Association of Suicidology Suicide: A Guide to Prevention (Second Edition) Teens who attempt suicide have almost always revealed their intentions to at least one other person, often a friend. In a teen-friendly way, this video takes the guesswork out of intervening in these critical situati Read More...



Summer Palace, The: Secret Gardens of the Last Emperor's of China
Recommended: Video Librarian The Summer Palace, located approximately six miles from Beijing, covers over 700 acres. Within this vast area, a wide variety of palaces, gardens, pagodas, temples and other remarkable buildings can be found, representing a miniature model of the Middle Empire, a genuine living museum of Chinese art. Read More...



Superlife: Genetic Manipulation 2-part Series
Recommended: Video Librarian Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to manipulate life for mankind's benefit. The series does not attempt to address Read More...



Surprising World of Rabbits, The
Is there a more inoffensive creature than the rabbit? At first sight, anyway... And yet this herbivorous animal, an easy prey for all manner of predators, has developed a range of astonishing faculties to survive. Sight, hearing, speed, language, reproduction, cooperation... abilities honed and perfected over the centuries in or 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 thinkin Read More...



Syria: Children At War
Highly Recommended: Video Librarian Recommended: Booklist 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 documentary, we follow Read More...



Talk It Out: Eating Disorders Series
NOTE: Series orders are delivered in a single, multi-disc case. If you need individual cases you must order the individual DVDs. Through a combination of expert advice and peer testimonials, students will learn about the various eating disorders, how they are caused, available treatments and how you can help a friend wit Read More...



Tea Road To The Skies: A Journey On China's Most Ancient Road
It crosses the roof of the world, winding more than 2,400 tortuous miles across 20 mountain chains and two desert plateaus. It spans four great rivers, and cuts through the territory of 26 different ethnic groups. This is the ancient Tea Road, which opens Southwest China onto Tibet – and thereby Nepal, India, Persia, Read More...



Timelines Of Ancient Civilizations Series
Recommended: Booklist, School Library Journal Using an easy to follow progressive timeline from early beginning to more modern day, students will follow the emerging development and ultimate sophistication of these most notable civilizations. Broken down into sub-chapters of information, each DVD program covers the most importan 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...



Top Careers in Two Years
In two years or less, students can prepare themselves for a great career! Each program in this 11-part series gives an overview of two or more of the top occupational fields open to those with appropriate education or experience through interviews with people currently working in them. Required education, necessar 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 strug 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's i 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 person Read More...



Unity 2D & 3D Ultimate Game Development Course
Unity is the ultimate game development platform and the world’s leading third party game making solution. It’s been used to create 1,000s of games (Angry Birds 2, Firewatch, Shadowrun Returns, Wasteland 2…) and it supports the broadest number of platforms (PS4, XBOX, Wii, iOS, Android, VR…) This 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 of e Read More...



Venice: The Technological Challenge Through The Ages
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online The sea level in Venice has increased drastically in the last century or so, threatening the very existence of the city. Global warming and the harmful effects of tourism have amplified the phenomenon of acqua alta (sudden rise in sea level), rendering the t Read More...



Veteran's Guide To Starting And Growing A Business, The
Aspiring and current veteran entrepreneurs have a valuable resource in a new, comprehensive 10-part video series which highlights essential best practices for veterans to start and grow a small business. The instructional series, which features many accomplished veteran entrepreneurs, focuses on how military veterans can leve Read More...



Wall Street Series: World Financial Center
Wall Street has played a leading role in the growth and development of the United States of America. So too, it has helped to establish America as the center of world capital markets, albeit not without missteps. In this comprehensive collection, interviews with the world's most highly respected economists, historians, profe 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...



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...



What About Me?: Kids & Grief
1st Place: CAVE Media Festival; Bronze Plaque-Columbus International Film & Video Festival. Recommended: Booklist, School Library Journal, Caring Concepts, Bereavement Magazine, National Bereavement Resource Guide This highly reviewed video highlights 11 boys & girls ages 4-14, while they discuss grief experiences due 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 demonstration that a situation 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 Crisis: Cause and Effect
There are moments and events that forever change our psyche and the way we view the world. There are days that begin like any other, but end in crisis. These are the events we must learn from, lest they be repeated. This engrossing and highly recommended series examines the cause and subsequent effect of each crisis - from l 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...



World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys, The
Rolling past snow-capped peaks, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking natural wonders, The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys is an unforgettable ride through some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. From New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and the sweeping Scottish Highlands, to a Mexican odyssey, an Arctic expedition, and Read More...



World’s Tiniest Masterpieces: The Wonderful World Of Willard Wigan
Highly Recommended: Video Librarian, Educatioinal Media Reviews Online Willard Wigan makes art so small it could fit in the eye of a needle. His entire collection–valued in the millions–could fit on a coin. He once inhaled three weeks of work when he breathed in at the wrong time. For Willard, the desire to Read More...



WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails
Recommended: Video Librarian WWII’s Great Escapes follows explorer and former Royal Marine Monty Halls on the path of the Freedom Trails. Tens of thousands of men and women staked their lives following these little-known routes through unknown, enemy territory and out of Nazi occupied Europe. The Freedom Trails l Read More...



Yan Pei-Ming: Face to Face
Before going to France to study at the school of Fine Arts, Ming was a painter for Maoist propaganda. His large scale paintings and unique style has made Ming a major figure in the contemporary art world. A classical and academic painter, Ming has revisited many different styles, drawing inspiration from the great masters. After Read More...