Death & Dying
THE MAGIC OF NIGERIASociology Performing Arts Death & Dying Anthropology African Studies
This video explores the vitality of ancient African traditions regarding the links between
life and death.
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KEEP THE PARTY GOING: IRISH WAKESAnthropology Death & Dying Irish Studies Psychology & Psychiatry
This video explores the Irish tradition of 'waking the dead,' when an all-night vigil is
maintained at the home of the deceased the night before burial.
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PAUL JACOBS AND THE NUCLEAR GANGAmerican Studies Death & Dying Health Media Studies Political Science Directed by Women
Profiles the journalist and political activist who exposed the U.S. government's cover-up
of the health hazards from low-level radiation, chronicling this scandal from atomic fallout
contamination of soldiers during early tests in the Fifties and Sixties to problems facing
nuclear industry workers today.
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HEALING STEPSDance Death & Dying Health Performing Arts Psychology & Psychiatry Religion & Spirituality
Profiling four artists who have had to cope with adversity, while persevering in their
respective performing arts careers, this documentary celebrates the healing and restorative
powers of music, dance and friendship.
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CHOOSING SUICIDEAmerican Studies Death & Dying Health Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology
An emotionally compelling examination of NY artist and psychotherapist Jo Roman's
pioneering work in developing a philosophy of "rational suicide" as a basic human right.
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COME FEEL THE WINDShort Films Death & Dying Psychology & Psychiatry Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
This short drama tells the story of Clara, a young girl who must learn to cope with
painful emotions following the untimely death of her father.
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