2009
THE ENGLISH SURGEONHealth Eastern Europe 2009 Medicine
What is it like to have God-like surgical powers, yet to struggle against your own humanity? This film follows a renowned brain surgeon to Eastern Europe as he confronts an under-funded healthcare system and the dilemmas of the doctor-patient relationship. Original soundtrack by Nick Cave.
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FAIRYTALE OF KATHMANDULGBTQ Anthropology Asian Studies Irish Studies Literature 2009 Directed by Women
When a filmmaker accompanies a celebrated, openly gay poet on one of his many trips to Nepal - where he is revered for his philanthropy and generosity towards young men - she discovers all is not what it seems. A thought-provoking documentary about exploitation, sexual tourism and the developing world.
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ODD ONES OUTLGBTQ Human Sexuality 2009 Directed by Women
Odd Ones Out documents four years in the courageous lives of three transgender teens, Naomi, David and Tot, as they transition into adulthood and face life-altering events.
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A PLACE TO LIVE: the story of triangle squareLGBTQ Aging / Gerontology Urban Studies Architecture 2009 Directed by Women
What does it mean to be gay and old in America? A Place to Live: The Story of Triangle Square addresses this issue by following the construction and development of the country's first affordable housing facility for LGBT seniors.
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WITH A STROKE OF THE CHAVETALatin-American Studies Labor Studies Literature Sociology 2009 Directed by Women
Don Quixote, Les Misérables, One Hundred Years of Solitude. The practice of reading classic works of literature to workers at cigar factories dates back to the mid-1800s. With a Stroke of the Chaveta explores this rich tradition that continues to flourish in Cuba.
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LA CORONACriminal & Law LGBTQ Women's Studies Latin-American Studies Sociology Human Sexuality 2009 Academy Award Winners & Nominees Directed by Women
2008 Academy AwardŽ nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject, La Corona (The Crown) explores the lives of female contestants in an unusual beauty pageant at a high security prison in Bogotá, Colombia. The film addresses issues of female identity, sexuality, crime and equality.
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WHY DEMOCRACY? (series)Political Science 2009 Directed by Women
A landmark collection of ten documentary films by ten renowned filmmakers, Why Democracy? explores questions of modern democracy in the 21st century. The set includes the educational version of Taxi to the Dark Side, 2008 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature.
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TAXI TO THE DARK SIDECultural Studies 2009 Terrorism Studies Academy Award Winners & Nominees Political Science Peace & Conflict Middle Eastern Studies Islamic Studies Criminal & Law American Studies
The educational version of the 2008 Academy AwardŽ winner for Best Documentary Feature, Taxi to the Dark Side is the definitive investigation into the introduction of torture as an interrogation technique in U.S. facilities and the role played by key figures of the Bush Administration in the process.
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IRON LADIES OF LIBERIAAfrican Studies Political Science Cultural Studies Peace & Conflict Criminal & Law 2009 Directed by Women
On January 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was inaugurated President of Liberia, the first elected female head of state in Africa. With unprecedented access, Iron Ladies of Liberia follows her historic first year in office.
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DINNER WITH THE PRESIDENTIslamic Studies Cultural Studies Political Science 2009 Directed by Women
What are the implications for democracy in Pakistan? Before his sudden resignation, President Musharraf agreed to discuss these issues over dinner at his official residence, the Army House. Supplemented by a diverse range of interviews, this documentary provides an important study of today's Pakistan.
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EGYPT: WE ARE WATCHING YOUIslamic Studies Cultural Studies Peace & Conflict Political Science Religion & Spirituality African Studies Media Studies 2009 Directed by Women
From the director of the acclaimed Al-Jazeera documentary Control Room, this extremely prescient and insightful film shows how three women activists used digital cameras and a website to expose widespread fraud and violence in the country's last presidential elections - in which Mubarak won with 88.6% of the vote.
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IN SEARCH OF GANDHIPeace & Conflict Asian Studies Cultural Studies Religion & Spirituality Political Science Islamic Studies 2009
Over the past two decades India has experienced steady economic growth resulting in the rise of a new middle class. But what does it mean to actually live in the world's largest democracy? In Search of Gandhi seeks to discover the current and future state of democracy in India.
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FOR GOD, TSAR AND THE FATHERLANDEastern Europe Cultural Studies Political Science Peace & Conflict Russia Religion & Spirituality 2009 Directed by Women
Is the small village of Durakovo - where residents unquestioningly obey a self-appointed leader - a microcosm of Russia today? For God, Tsar and the Fatherland deftly explores what drives the current strain of Russian patriotism, and why many of the country's citizens oppose Western-style democracy.
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LOOKING FOR REVOLUTIONPolitical Science Latin-American Studies Peace & Conflict Cultural Studies 2009
Che Guevara died in Bolivia while trying to ignite the sparks of revolution. Forty years later, the country's first indigenous President, Evo Morales, is promising to continue his work. This documentary takes a closer look at the successes and failures of Morales' 'revolution.'
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BLOODY CARTOONSPeace & Conflict Middle Eastern Studies Cultural Studies Political Science Islamic Studies Europe Terrorism Studies Religion & Spirituality Media Studies 2009
Filmed across the Middle East, Bloody Cartoons looks at how and why 12 drawings in a Danish newspaper drew a small country into a confrontation with Muslims all over the world. Featuring interviews with key players, this documentary goes behind the controversy to investigate the roots of the crisis.
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CAMPAIGNAsian Studies Cultural Studies Political Science 2009
This is democracy - Japanese style. Campaign provides a startling insider's view of Japanese electoral politics in this portrait of a man plucked from obscurity by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to run for a critical seat on a suburban city council.
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PLEASE VOTE FOR MEPolitical Science Cultural Studies Children & Young Adult Asian Studies Family Relations Education 2009
An experiment in democracy is taking place in a third grade classroom in China. For the first time, students will be able to elect their own class monitor. A surprising and insightful documentary, Please Vote for Me seeks to determine how - if democracy should come to China - it would be received.
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