Microbirth is a 60 minute documentary exploring the latest scientific research into the microscopic events that happen during childbirth. These events could have life-long consequences for the health of our children and potentially impact the future of mankind. Winner of the Grand Prix award at the…
Dorothy Heathcote using drama with a group of children with learning disabilities. Dorothy Heathcote, a remarkable drama teacher from Newcastle, is seen with a group of children with learning disabilities from a special school. She confronts them with 'Albert', supposedly a derelict, who…
Demonstrates different techniques of using a microscope. Covers the basic optical properties of the microscope and demonstrates the correct procedure for setting up bright field illumination. Shows the technique of oil immersion and describes the calibration of the eyepiece graticule. Shows living…
Types of wood and their uses explained. All about wood: after a general introduction to wood and its uses, it gives a short biology of the tree and shows a tree felled, followed by its conversion into timber in a saw mill. Different hard and soft woods are discussed, as well as composite boards and…
Shows correct physiotherapy for mothers during pregnancy. Teaching programme showing correct physiotherapy for mothers during pregnancy, which eases the birth. It explains which exercises are necessary and show how they should be performed. Designed for mothers but essential teaching material for…
Animated video on the effects of work related stress. Work related stress can damage your health in ways we are only just beginning to understand. This amusing short cartoon from award-winning film makers Leeds Animation Workshop looks at the causes and effects of occupational stress. Drawing on recent…
Palliative care on a day-care basis. This short film made at Michael Sobell House, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood seeks to demonstrate the value of Day Care facilities for patients suffering from advanced malignant disease. A Day Centre is shown as a simple and economic way of providing service…
Narrated by Barbara Rose The complex lithograph DECOY is a summation of Johns' ideas and methods of integrating photographic and painterly imagery from his early career. He is shown working on DECOY's 18 aluminum plates at Tatyana Grosman's Universal Limited Art Editions in Long Island.…
Imagine being able to pick up farm fresh eggs from your backyard! For some, it's no longer just a fantasy. Chicken cooping has taken off in backyards all over the country, not only bringing food production closer to home, but enlightening lives with charming, quirky pets! But how does one get…
Narrated by James Denton. This eye-opening documentary will change your whole perception on what hunger looks like. In America today, one in six people, including hard-working men and women, suburban families and children are struggling with hunger. Tonight, over 50 million Americans won’t have…
Out of Darkness is a full length three-part documentary by director Amadeuz Christ, examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed to the condition of African people today. Out of Darkness will explore…
Disunited States of Canada (2015). Winner of the Gemini Award - Best Documentary. You think Quebeckers are the only Canadians who aspire to independence? Wrong. There are separatists all over the country, from sea to sea. This entertaining documentary film sheds a new light on the different cultures…
