Environmental Studies
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WE DON’T PLAY GOLF HERE – and other stories of globalizationPolitical Science Latin-American Studies Environmental Studies Economics 2008
What can the construction of a golf course in Mexico teach us about globalization? This disarmingly engaging documentary offers a primer on how 'free market' economics can distort both culture and the environment.
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GIMME GREENEnvironmental Studies American Studies Health Sociology 2008
A social history of one of our most recognizable national symbols - the residential lawn. Humorous, but thought-provoking, Gimme Green considers the impact of this uniquely American obsession on the environment, our health, and our way of life.
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LADIES OF THE LANDBusiness American Studies Economics Environmental Studies Health Labor Studies Women's Studies 2008 Directed by Women
As small farms continue to disappear at an alarming rate, a growing number of women are venturing into this tradition-bound, male-dominated industry - and revitalizing it from within. Ladies of the Land explores the recent emergence of the woman farmer and its connection to the boom in organic agriculture.
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TANGIER TREEHOUSEChildren & Young Adult Architecture African Studies Middle Eastern Studies Islamic Studies Environmental Studies 2008 Directed by Women
When a group of Moroccan street children faced with the choice of emigrating illegally to Europe take part in a treehouse building workshop, they find themselves unexpectedly transformed. This wonderful documentary offers a timely and intimate window into the world of Arab youth.
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BLOQUEO: looking at the U.S. embargo against CubaLatin-American Studies Health Cultural Studies Political Science Environmental Studies Economics 2007 Directed by Women Cuban Studies
Since 1962 the United States has imposed an economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. Bloqueo examines its effects, the reasons for its implementation, and why it has endured for so many decades.
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FROM DUST: the untold story of life after the tsunamiPolitical Science Environmental Studies Economics Business Asian Studies 2007
What happens in the aftermath of a natural disaster? How are billions of dollars in aid spent by local governments? How does the desire for economic development influence the rebuilding process? Filmed in Sri Lanka, From Dust examines one government's controversial response to the Asian Tsunami
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KIRAN OVER MONGOLIAEnvironmental Studies Cultural Studies Asian Studies Anthropology 2007
Set against the staggering and exotic beauty of Mongolia, Kiran Over Mongolia follows the story of a young man as he attempts to learn the culture of his ancestors through the ancient art of eagle mastery.
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PLAGUES & PLEASURES ON THE SALTON SEAEnvironmental Studies Architecture American Studies African-American Studies
There was a time when the Salton Sea was known as the Riviera of the West - a premiere vacation destination for the rich and famous. Today, it's considered one of America's worst ecological disasters. Narrated by John Waters, this irreverent documentary looks at exactly what went wrong.
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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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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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BUTTERFLIESScience Environmental Studies Biology
How long do butterflies live? Why are butterflies colors so bright? This short film presents an informative, educational and visually stunning look at our favorite winged creatures.
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POWDER RIVER COUNTRYEnvironmental Studies Sociology Native American Studies American Studies Directed by Women
Looks at coal bed methane development and its impact in Wyoming and Montana, where people are catching-up to a changing industry that threatens the Powder River Basin.
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SHIPBREAKERSSociology Labor Studies Health Environmental Studies Economics Asian Studies
Welcome to Alang , India, the site of a gargantuan scrap yard where oceangoing ships come to die. Forty thousand Indians live and work here, dismembering and scavenging the hulks of 400 vessels every year.
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ECOLOGICAL DESIGN: INVENTING THE FUTUREEnvironmental Studies Architecture
This video illuminates the emergence of ecological design in the twentieth century. Beginning with the work of Buckminster Fuller , from the 1920s through the 1960s, continuing through the counter-culture, and ending on the doorstep of the twenty-first century, the video follows the evolution of ecological design from the early visions of a few independent thinkers to the powerful movement it has become today.
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THE FOUR SEASONS (Series)
This award-winning series celebrates the scenic splendor of North America's changing seasons while emphasizing the urgent need for protection and conservation of the world's environment and wildlife.
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SCIENCE WAGES WAR ON HUNGERScience Environmental Studies Biology African Studies
Millions of people in Africa do not have enough food to eat. This video follows Dr. Florence Wambugu as she reveals the immediate needs of the African people to fight crop disease and pests, essential in saving their population from hunger and famine.
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A FARM PICTURE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LONG ISLAND FARMSEnvironmental Studies Sociology American Studies
Examines the history and current status of the region's family and commercial farms. It begins in the pre-settlement periods of 1640 and continues up to the present day, featuring interviews with numerous local farmers who explain how an increasing number of farms are vanishing from the Long Island landscape.
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ELEPHANT PEOPLEEnvironmental Studies African Studies Directed by Women
This video examines a growing problem in Zimbabwe, where herds of elephants from national parks and wildlife preserves are invading farming villages, destroying crops and occasionally killing villagers.
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ACCABONAC HARBOREnvironmental Studies Short Films
This breathtakingly beautiful short film uses camera effects, voice-over, and music to create an impressionistic view of a small harbor located in East Hampton, New York, emphasizing the important role that the beauty of nature plays in our everyday lives.
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