Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)

The series uses sophisticated 3-D animation in short video modules to explain a variety of concepts about light and the historical thinking about each.

The video counterpart to Philip Short's monumental book Mao: A Life, this four-part series guides viewers through the dynamic, innovative, and brutal accomplishments of the revolutionary Chinese leader. Featuring rarely-seen footage from a trove of film and video materials kept secret for decades by Chinese authorities, the series also presents interviews--granted exclusively to the film makers--with the last surviving members of Mao's inner circle....

Every year, millions of Muslims journey to Mecca to take part in the Hajj, the fifth pillar of faith-a sacred duty that transcends race, nationality, and even time. This program captures the day-by-day events of one such pilgrimage, including the ritual of tawaf, the performance of wuquf on Mt. Rahmah, the overnight stay at Muzdalifah, the symbolic stoning of the Devil in the valley of Mina, and the festival of sacrifice. A detailed historical background...

"Margaret Thatcher once predicted that there would never be a female Prime Minister in Great Britain in her lifetime, yet she went on to become the longest-serving Prime Minister in 20th-century British history. Composed of powerful archival footage, this program tracks the controversial career of the woman dubbed "The Iron Lady"--A forceful leader who dismantled decades of political consensus by warring with the Labour opposition, trade unions, the...

48 HOURS report uses violent incidents to challenge assumptions about road rage and air rage. A highway encounter between two women ends in a conviction of manslaughter. An incident in which a young man tries to fource the cockpit door of an airliner in flight, to be subdued by passengers--a trauma that leads to his death. Also included is a profile of a marriage in rage-related crisis.

"Explores research that counters vitamin advocate Linus Pauling's theories, suggesting that high doses of some vitamins may actually harm the human body. An alarming association with increased osteoporosis and cancer rates is one of several medical findings discussed"--container.

Bill Moyers and Huston Smith examine Christianity and Judaism, two principal religions of the West.

This video covers the general installation of electrical conduits and wires and aspects of wiring particular to new construction and older homes. Pulling cable on a construction site and setting up a structured wiring system are emphasized. Tips on how to make sense of older wiring methods are also included, as well as approaches to routing wires on rehab and renovation jobs.

Compilation of 12 ABC News stories shows how governments, businesses, and individuals around the world are taking eco-friendly action.