Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The dream of actor/director Sam Wanamaker, this film explores the planning and reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre; a day in the life of this theatre: behind-the-scenes preparations, rehearsals, backstage drama and performance extracts from a production of Romeo and Juliet, together with glimpses into Globe Education workshops and activities, the exhibition and tours.
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Capitol crimes -- The fall of super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff has exposed what may be one of the biggest political scandals in America's history. What does the dizzying scope of corruption say about how laws are made and who really owns the U.S. government?
Is God green? -- Discusses the debate between evangelical Christians who believe that it is their duty to do something about environmental problems such as global warming and those who believe that...
Publisher
Films Media Group
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Greenpeace International's command ship Arctic Sunrise was seized by the Russian government after activists tried to board an offshore oil platform to protest drilling for fossil fuels in the fragile environment of the Arctic. In this edition of Moyers & Company, Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo joins Bill to discuss the fate of the Arctic Sunrise crew, the politics of climate change, and the urgency of environmental activism....
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
"As Beijing prepares for the 2008 Olympics, most of the hutong-- the city's small traditional dwellings and the network of lanes and alleys formed by them-- are being demolished to make room for skyscrapers. This program explores social and cultural changes in historical Beijing, as seen in the life of a few ordinary citizens who still live in the hutong. The program includes computer models of the designing of ancient Beijing City."--Container
5) A & P
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Portrays a young grocery store clerk, Sammy, who quits his job after witnessing his manager berate three girls for wearing only their bathing suits in the store. His noble act goes unnoticed by the girls, but is a defining moment in his transition from adolescence to adulthood. Includes an interview with John Updike conducted by Donald M. Murray.