Psychology & Psychiatry
THE WELCOME: a healing journey for war veterans and their familiesPsychology & Psychiatry American Studies Native American Studies Performing Arts 2013 Directed by Women
An up-close and emotionally resonant look at a diverse group of veterans, from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, who come together to participate in a healing retreat. The Welcome offers an intimate view of life after war: the fear, anger and isolation of post-traumatic stress that affects veterans and family members alike.
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SEE YOU SOON AGAINJewish Studies Psychology & Psychiatry Education World History 2012 Directed by Women
Do people still want to hear stories about the Holocaust? This question plagues Leo Bretholz, a Holocaust survivor who has recounted his story to thousands of students across the country. See You Soon Again is a singular film about the weight of history, about how hard it is to tell a story of unspeakable suffering, and how impossible it is not to.
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PEOPLE IN WHITEPsychology & Psychiatry Health Sociology 2011 Directed by Women
An extremely insightful examination of the psychiatrist-patient relationship, this innovative documentary uses role-playing techniques that allow patients to express their innermost thoughts about their psychiatrist and experience in mental institutions. People in White offers a fresh look at the mental health industry and the treatment methods used by mental health care professionals.
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QUADRANGLEHuman Sexuality Sociology Psychology & Psychiatry American Studies Family Relations 2011 Directed by Women
What values define the institution of marriage? Can social convention be upended successfully? Quadrangle is a fascinating documentary about two 'traditional' couples, coming out of the free love era and struggling with the monotony of suburban life, that swapped partners and lived in a group marriage in the early 1970s.
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ME FACING LIFE: CYNTOIA’S STORYCriminal & Law Psychology & Psychiatry Health Alcohol & Drug Abuse American Studies Sociology Women's Studies 2011
What role should genetics and one's social environment play in the legal defense of a minor on trial for murder? This engrossing documentary explores the question by following the controversial case of Cyntoia Brown, a 16-year-old girl forced into prostitution, who faces life without parole for killing one of her clients.
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PUPPETPerforming Arts American Studies LGBTQ Photography Art History Psychology & Psychiatry 2011
Centered around the development and staging of a complex work of modern puppet theater, this illuminating documentary offers a look at the fascinating history of American puppetry - its cultural roots and influence - as well as its current renaissance.
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PLUG AND PRAYBiology Physical Science Health Sociology Psychology & Psychiatry 2011 Directed by Women
The idea of intelligent machines has captivated humankind's imagination for centuries. But recent breakthroughs are poised to make this fantastical dream a reality. Featuring interviews with leading scientists and thinkers, Plug and Pray is a deeply fascinating, occasionally frightening journey into the new world of artificial intelligence, an exploration of what's possible today and what it will mean for us tomorrow.
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CHILD OF GIANTS: my journey with maynard dixon and dorothea langeArt History Photography American History Psychology & Psychiatry Family Relations Native American Studies 2011
An intimate appreciation of two iconic American artists, photographer Dorothea Lange and painter Maynard Dixon, this engrossing documentary recounts their story from the unique perspective of their eldest son, featuring plentiful examples of their work alongside rare and never-before-seen photographs.
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HIDDEN TREASURES: STORIES FROM A GREAT MUSEUMArt History Psychology & Psychiatry 2011 Directed by Women
A beautiful and illuminating investigation into the ineffable relationship we have with art, Hidden Treasures introduces us to people who spend their days and nights surrounded by great works of art and have developed powerful, life-changing bonds.
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THE WARRIORS OF QIUGANGPsychology & Psychiatry Health Environmental Studies Asian Studies Academy Award Winners & Nominees 2011 Criminal & Law Directed by Women
A powerful documentary that captures the stirrings of an environmental movement in China, The Warriors of Qiugang brings to light the incredible efforts of a small village to shut down a chemical plant after years of environmental neglect. It is the third film in a trilogy about the changing face of China, from the filmmakers of The Blood of Yingzhou District and Tongzhi in Love.
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THE WOMAN WITH THE FIVE ELEPHANTSLiterature Eastern Europe Psychology & Psychiatry Russia Jewish Studies World History 2011
Winner of multiple awards, The Woman with the Five Elephants unravels the mystery behind the life and work of the world's greatest translator of Russian literature. A poetic, precise and revelatory investigation into language, meaning, and the tides of history.
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MARWENCOLPhotography Art History Psychology & Psychiatry Health Cinema Studies 2010
Winner of multiple awards, Marwencol explores the real and imaginary worlds of Mark Hogancamp, who, as therapy for a vicious attack, built a 1/6th scale WWII-era town in his backyard populated with dolls that enact epic stories of violence, longing and revenge.
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