FOR HOME USE ONLY - FOR EDUCATIONAL STREAMING AND DVD SALES VISIT https://store.der.org/the-joy-of-youth-p724.aspx Masters of the Balafon series Hugo Zemp color, 70 min, 2002 Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire, the balafon (xylophone with calabash resonators) is an…
The Joys of the Women is an uplifting musical journey that traces the search by singer/songwriter Kavisha Mazzella to find the lost songs of a generation. Inspired by the songs her grandmother use to sing Kavisha embarks on a quest spanning two continents. From the heart of the Italian immigrant community…
Since its founding in 2008, J Street has attracted many supporters within the American Jewish community and on college campuses. The documentary film “The J Street Challenge” explores the phenomenon of J Street, examining and debating J Street’s message and its leaders. The film presents…
When she was a young lawyer, Kholoud Al—Faqih walked into the office of Palestine’s Chief Justice and announced she wanted to join the bench. He laughed at her. But just a few years later, in a land where women rarely ascend to the highest ranks of governance, Kholoud became the first woman…
Following his appointment to the U.S. District Court in 1967, Judge Robert R. Merhige, Jr. embarked on what can be conservatively described as a distinguished, momentous and tumultuous 31 year tenure on the Federal bench. He fought against the entrenched powers of the status quo to promote racial and…
"The Jump" is a documentary film about a young man who is living his dream, with his life at stake. Nick Jacobsen is internationally recognised as one of the world's very best and most attention-grabbing kite surfers. He is one of the true pioneers of this sport and has a reputation for…
It’s Thanksgiving Day, 1970, the Atlantic Ocean. A US patrol boat meets a Soviet fishing vessel. A Soviet sailor jumps across the icy water onto the American boat in a frantic bid for freedom. To his horror, and to the outcry of the world media, the Americans return him to the Soviets. Through…
THE KALACHNIKOV YEARS / LES ANNÉES KALACHNIKOV (1992) directed by Arthur MacCaig and Gilles du Jonchay An in-depth three-part documentary series on the history of the Kalachnikov rifle and its role in revolutionary struggles throughout the world since the Second World War. Filmed in the Middle…
Rumored to be the descendants of Alexander the Great, the Kalash people have in fact inhabited northern Pakistan's Chitral valley since long before the legendary conqueror came to the region. They uphold a rich cultural heritage, with polytheistic beliefs, seasonal festivals, and a variety of other…
Artist Michael Shaw – also known as “The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market” – has been selling his unique stained-glass creations at Pike’s Place Market in Seattle for 25 years. This 20-minute documentary uses his personal narrative to delve into a deeper dialogue about these…
This award winning adventure travel series has successfully pioneered a new genre in sea and river kayaking films. It features talented paddlers, some of the world’s most beautiful paddling destinations and cutting edge expeditions. The films are shot with a kayak mounted camera system which captures…
Michael Walden is having one bad day after another ... and there is no end in sight. After losing his job and finding his house in foreclosure, he becomes increasingly negative and frustrated. It doesn't help that his fiancee Anne, tired of his rants, breaks off their engagement. Depressed and discouraged,…
