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BUILDING THE GHERKINArchitecture Urban Studies Europe Environmental Studies Business Directed by Women
Can a single building impact the career of an architect, the image of a global company and the future of a major city? Building the Gherkin chronicles the design, planning and construction of the controversial Swiss Re building, dubbed 'the erotic gherkin' by the British press.
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RECALLING ORANGE COUNTYPolitical Science Latino Studies Education Cultural Studies Chicano Studies American Studies Directed by Women Immigration
An unflinching look inside the contentious recall of an immigrant rights activist in California, and the fierce conflict it sparked within the Latino community, between recent and assimilated immigrants, over what it means to be an American.
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OTHER PEOPLE’S PICTURESPsychology & Psychiatry Photography American Studies Directed by Women
Why would anyone buy someone else's family photographs? In this surprising look at the world of vintage snapshot collecting, nine obsessive collectors hunt for images/ that feed their fantasies and quiet the voices in their heads.
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PERIOD: THE END OF MENSTRUATION?Women's Studies Human Sexuality Health Biology Sociology LGBTQ Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
Seasonale. Depo-Provera. Lybrel. As pharmaceutical companies develop new drugs that allow women to stop their periods for months and years at a time, this film investigates the social, cultural and medical implications of this popular new trend.
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THE HEALING GARDENS OF NEW YORKUrban Studies New York City Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Environmental Studies Criminal & Law African-American Studies Directed by Women
A wonderful film that illustrates the significance of gardens and green spaces in the face of ever growing urbanization and development.
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BULLSHITWomen's Studies Latin-American Studies Labor Studies Environmental Studies Economics Biology Asian Studies Directed by Women
Her opponents gave her the "Bullshit Award" for sustaining global poverty. Time magazine hailed her as one of the great heroes of our time. She is Vandana Shiva and this is a film about globalization, genetic engineering, bio-piracy, food and water.
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LIVING THE AUTISM MAZEHealth Family Relations Disabilities Directed by Women
This film is very revealing in its portrait of families in their quest to help their children with autism. The viewer will be surprised at the extent of the families efforts in gaining information and trying to come up with a plan.
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A PYRAMID OF WOMENAsian Studies Women's Studies Anthropology Directed by Women
A group of women in India are challenging male domination over a dangerous religious custom, where a human pyramid is formed to break decorated pots that hang several stories in the air.
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THE ANGELMAKERSWomen's Studies Alcohol & Drug Abuse Aging / Gerontology Eastern Europe Death & Dying Criminal & Law Sociology Psychology & Psychiatry Directed by Women
In a sleepy Hungarian village, after the First World War, a series of arsenic murders took place. Over 140 bodies were discovered. The victims, all men, were apparently killed by their wives.
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THE GAY MARRIAGE THINGLGBTQ Human Sexuality Family Relations Sociology Political Science American Studies Directed by Women
This documentary about the people embroiled in and affected by the same-sex marriage debate, deftly captures what gets lost in most news reports, the human emotions behind the headlines.
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BURIED IN THE BACKYARDPsychology & Psychiatry American Studies Terrorism Studies Sociology Death & Dying Directed by Women
Since 9/11, American preoccupation with personal security has reached proportions not seen since the Cold War. In this film, we meet regular Americans preparing for the next terrorist attack.
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BE HERE TO LOVE ME - Townes Van ZandtMusic Alcohol & Drug Abuse Performing Arts American Studies Directed by Women
An acclaimed documentary about the life and music of Townes Van Zandt, perhaps one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, who inspired artists from Bob Dylan to Norah Jones.
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MOVING FORWARDWomen's Studies Latin-American Studies Economics Directed by Women
Micro credit may just be a theory to some, but to three low-income women in Cali, Colombia, it has become a source of hope as they work hard to take the stigma out of poverty.
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OYSTER FARMER (narrative)Narrative Films Cinema Studies Directed by Women
Filmed along Australia’s breathtakingly beautiful Hawkesbury River, Anna Reeves’ deliciously surprising film is a comedy about love, community and freshly shucked oysters.
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WOMEN OF COURAGE: a time for courageWorld History Women's Studies Sociology Directed by Women
Violet Milstead ferried powerful military aircraft, from single engine Spitfires to The Hurricane and Mosquito's. Denied the right to fly in the RCAF, Canadian pilot Milstead chose to volunteer for civilian service in Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary.
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WOMEN OF COURAGE: showtime at the frontWomen's Studies World History Sociology Directed by Women
Tells the story of the army show entertainers who faced the hazards of war to give the boys “A taste of home”.
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WOMEN OF COURAGE: rescue from sumatraWomen's Studies World History Sociology Directed by Women
“One Woman Ordered – The Enemy Obeyed – 2000 Were Saved” – that’s how news reports at the end of The Second World War covered the remarkable story of Joan Bamford Fletcher.
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WOMEN OF COURAGE: eyewitness to warWomen's Studies World History Sociology Directed by Women
For five years Gladys Arnold watched and wrote of a war she knew was coming, but others denied. In 1935 she was a reporter in France, sure of two things:Her objectivity and pacifism.
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WOMEN OF COURAGE: nurses on the battlefieldWomen's Studies World History Sociology Directed by Women
One operation every 15 minutes, 98 operation in less than 24 hours – These are gritty sometimes disturbing images of the reality of war.
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THE NAKED FEMINISTWomen's Studies Human Sexuality Sociology Directed by Women
Provocative, enlightening and revealing, The Naked Feminist challenges the myths surrounding women in the porn industry while exploring preconceived notions of control, pleasure and exploitation.
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