documentary films

Television journalist Schechter discusses how government collusion with the finance industry has instigated a nation-wide consumer debt crisis.

Tells the story of how the people of Chabannes, a small village in unoccupied France during World War II, provided safety for four hundred Jewish refugee children, housing them in a local chateau that was used as a school. Includes accounts from some of the students, teachers, and townspeople.

Traces the history of Islamic Spain. Tells how in Southern Spain the Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together and thrived, and the seeds of the Renaissance were sown, but within a few centuries the fragile union of these people dissipated and the time of tolerance was lost forever.

This presentation was originally produced in January, 2001. Discusses the construction, 27 year presence, and bombing destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City. Includes post-production commentary by Harry Smith and an interview with Angus Gillespie of Rutgers University that addresses the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Examines the issues surrounding alcohol use and abuse among young people.

Follows the first year of a case study at Geelong Grammar School in Australia that is introducing positive learning into the classroom.

Discusses a number of food-related problems, including how food insecure nations from Africa export much of its produce to the West and the carbon footprints of live stock producers.

Discusses the potential for a global food crisis and the possibility of future wars fought over agricultural resources.

Interviews with people of Rwanda are shown to determine how the country is surviving after the genocide of approximately 800,000 people.

Artist Richard Mayhew discusses his career and demonstrates his techniques for painting his uniquely personal landscapes.