Sociology
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ECSTASY UNLIMITEDHuman Sexuality Sociology Directed by Women
Examines the influence of the social and economic environment on sexuality, using an
imaginative blend of situation comedy, documentary, songs, animation and narration.
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TRANSSEXUAL JOURNEY, AHuman Sexuality LGBTQ Sociology
Trapped nearly 40 years in a male's body, Katherine Elizabeth Cohen finally frees herself through a sex change. She had worn a mask for years, fulfilling the duties of a son, a husband, and a father. But at forty, Katherine cannot help but to put an end to the charade.
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ROMANCE, SEX AND MARRIAGEChildren & Young Adult Sociology Psychology & Psychiatry Human Sexuality
Examines sexual attitudes of high school youngsters in different environments, from
suburb to inner city, including frank discussion of virginity, birth control, physical
appearance, emotional involvement, sexual abuse, masturbation, acceptance and self-
confidence.
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HOMOSEXUALITY AND LESBIANISMLGBTQ Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology
Psychologists, psychiatrists and gay people speak directly to high school age youngsters
and respond to their questions, concerns and fears about homosexuality.
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TEENAGE MOTHERS: A GLOBAL CRISISCultural Studies Education Family Relations Health Human Sexuality Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Women's Studies Children & Young Adult Cuban Studies
Examines the worldwide crisis in teenage pregnancies through four case studies of teenage
mothers in Ghana, England, Cuba, and the U.S., thereby providing a cross-cultural survey
of the underlying reasons for the increasing rate of adolescent pregnancies and also
discussing the hazards to the health and well-being of such young mothers.
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FRESH TALKLGBTQ Education Human Sexuality Sociology Directed by Women
Features thirty young men and women, ages 15 to 24, who share their
thought-provoking, humorous and sometimes painful reflections on sexuality and growing
up.
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WEIRDED OUT AND BLOWN AWAYDisabilities Sociology Directed by Women
Featuring interviews with five young career people who have disabilities, this film questions the general public's attitudes toward physical disability and our perceptions of the disabled as somehow either weaker or more courageous than the non-disabled.
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OUT OF SIGHT
This offbeat feature documentary shatters stereotypes about the disabled in its portrayal
of Diane Starin, a 34-year-old northern California cowgirl who has been blind since she
was 18 months old.
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PORTRAITS OF POSSIBILITYDisabilities Psychology & Psychiatry Short Films Sociology
This inspiring documentary examines the participation of the blind and visually impaired
in competitive athletic events, including track and field, swimming, judo, basketball, and
goal ball.
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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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AIDS IN THE BARRIOShort Films American Studies Aging / Gerontology AIDS Health Latino Studies Sociology Directed by Women
Examines the impact of AIDS within Hispanic-American communities, focusing on the
specific economic, social and cultural factors which influence perception of the AIDS
crisis, including macho attitudes about sexuality, traditional relations between men and
women, prejudices against homosexuality, and the prevalence of drug abuse.
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HEROISM: A COMMUNITY RESPONDSAIDS American Studies Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Short Films
Looks at the many individuals and organizations that have met the challenge of providing
services for people with AIDS (PWAs) in San Francisco, including volunteers who
provide vital services that government agencies have been unable or unwilling to provide.
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GOSPEL OF AIDSAfrican Studies Aging / Gerontology AIDS Health Sociology
Examines the rapid spread of the AIDS epidemic in Africa, focusing on the small nation of
Rwanda.
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AIDS BABIESAging / Gerontology AIDS Health Sociology Directed by Women
Examines the plight of babies born with AIDS, focusing on the inspiring examples of
dedicated caregivers such as Mother Hale, founder of Hale House in New York City, and
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-ross, filmed at her House of Peace in West Virginia.
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PUERTO RICO: ART AND IDENTITYAmerican History American Studies Art History Economics Latino Studies Latin-American Studies Puerto Rican Studies Religion & Spirituality Short Films Sociology Spanish Language Women's Studies Directed by Women
Surveys the work of plastic artists in Puerto Rico during the 20th century, as well as
significant forerunners in the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on the artists' expression
of national identity. The video combines illustrations of hundreds of art works with
interviews with a dozen major contemporary artists and commentary by art critics.
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SOUTH OF THE BORDERSpanish Language Sociology Music Latin-American Studies
A colorful and entertaining survey of protest music in Central America, from Mexico City
to Managua, where popular music has become a forum for social commentary and
political protest.
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CHEN AND CHINA'S SYMPHONYSociology Performing Arts Music Asian Studies
Chronicles the 1987 U.S. tour by the National Symphony Orchestra of the People's
Republic of China, including interviews with conductor Zuohuang Chen, a survivor of the
Cultural Revolution who studied music in the U.S., Chen's mentor, Seiji Ozawa, director
of the Boston Symphony, plus stirring performances of both Western and Chinese music.
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THE SPIRIT TRAVELS: IMMIGRANT MUSIC IN AMERICASociology Music American Studies Immigration
Hosted and narrated by singer Linda Ronstadt, this entertaining and informative look at
ethnic music in America offers a rich sampling of the nation's culturally diverse musical
styles, featuring performances of Irish, Greek, African-American, Jewish, Central Asian,
Chinese and Puerto Rican music.
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SINGING IN COLORChildren & Young Adult Women's Studies Sociology Performing Arts Peace & Conflict Music Cultural Studies African Studies African-American Studies
This video follows the world-famous Chicago Children's Choir on their 1996 tour of
South Africa and shows how music can convey a message of peace.
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BORDERLINESSociology Psychology & Psychiatry Literature Cultural Studies Anthropology American Studies
Set against a background of farming, saw-milling and moonshining activities in rural
Kentucky during the Depression, this short film dramatizes the use of violence as a
socially accepted form of "folk justice."
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