“Life Before Fairfield” explores what happened in the area now known as Jefferson County BEFORE the first settlers arrived. Experience the impact of the great glaciers, the movement of prehistoric beasts and the traditions and language of the native peoples of this land. Soaring aerials of…
Ethiopia: as you've never seen it before. African Spirit celebrates the diversity of Ethiopia's culture and wildlife. It journeys from North to South - spanning mountains, rainforests and the hottest place on Earth. It documents Muslims mixing with Christians as they have for over a millennia…
An Indian proverb says raising a daughter is like watering your neighbour's garden and the burden of having girls means many are killed at birth. We follow the difficult lives of those who survive the practice. Twenty Seven percent of Indians live below the poverty line and as a women, this economic…
Are you ready for the ant invasion? For more than 80 years, the Solenopsis Invicta ant species has been on a ceaseless march across the United States, racking up six billion dollars every year in crop damage, equipment repair, and pest control. They have conquered more than 530 000 square miles in…
Russians march against nuclear weapons This film shows a mass march and meeting for peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. Most of the speeches are aimed against the USA and Nato. But the fact that such a demonstration was allowed, showed the first stirrings of mass demonstrations, even if not…
This is a film short from a Soviet Soldier looking back to their time in Stalingrad during World War II, giving us an account of the German Advance on their position, time in a field hospital and the surprise of their mother when she discovers he hadn't died in action. The Soldier was sent back…
Non-violent protest at a rocket base On January 2, 1960, demonstrators attempted to reclaim a Tor rocket base for peaceful purposes. The government invoked a medieval law to cope. Newsreel of a significant non-violent action.
Quakers taking medical supplies to Vietnam How the yacht Phoenix sailed with medical supplies for Hanoi during the Vietnam War. Some of the Quakers explain their purpose, which was to relieve suffering, and not to support the policy of either side. 24 hour item.
Collective Farm life Life on a Ukrainian collective farm in 1983 as portrayed in this propaganda film. Social life, gathering the harvest and the awarding of diplomas is covered, whilst the chairwoman of the farm explains about their life which was hard. They had not recovered from the loss of so…
Effects of radio active fall-out Shows the dangers we face from radioactive fall-out, and examines the futility of testing weapons which are likely to kill and maim long after they are detonated. The issues are clearly stated.
The movie "Debts Inc." proceeds toward occupational groups living on those who can hardly service their debts: the bailiff, collection agencies, private investigators, debt advisers, auctioneers. The movie tells about debtors and collector's agents playing tag, and it watches those who,…
Effects of nuclear testing fall-out The crew of the fishing boat The Lucky Dragon, caught in the fall-out 70 miles from the Bikini test bomb area. Warnings of the likely effects of contamination of the sea, rain, food and drink. Commentary by Tom Driberg.
