Documentary

In the early 20th Century, tobacco merchants were unaware of the danger of their increasingly popular product. Smoke & Mirrors documents the rise of the cigarette, and the tobacco industry's...

In the early 20th Century, tobacco merchants were unaware of the danger of their increasingly popular product. Smoke & Mirrors documents the rise of the cigarette, and the tobacco industry's subsequent attempts to conceal its emerging link with cancer and other smoking-related illnesses. Throughout the 1940's, the scientific case against the cigarette was building. However, despite the evidence that tobacco was a major cause of disease and death among smokers, tobacco companies began...

Though stripped of their possessions, their dignity and their freedom, Japanese Americans forcibly sent to relocation camps during World War II remained strong and hopeful in the face of adversity....

Though stripped of their possessions, their dignity and their freedom, Japanese Americans forcibly sent to relocation camps during World War II remained strong and hopeful in the face of adversity. Using home movies, many shot by internee Dave Tatsuro, we get a graphic understanding of Mr. Tatsuro's words from his 1942 diary, "I hope when you look at these you see the spirit of the people."

This masterfully executed film features blind marathon runner, Harry Cordellos, who runs the difficult Dipsea course through the majestic country near San Francisco guided only the voice and arm of...

This masterfully executed film features blind marathon runner, Harry Cordellos, who runs the difficult Dipsea course through the majestic country near San Francisco guided only the voice and arm of his sighted partner. Beautifully photographed, Survival Run is an inspiring study of courage, trust and determination. It is an unforgettable study of a highly motivated team that overcomes seemingly insurmountable limitations and risks to achieve their goal. For streaming option Click on USCREEN...

Have you ever had a teacher whose enthusiasm was infectious? Who made you feel your ideas were valuable? Whose presence vibrated with possibilities for seeing and understanding the world? Well even...

Have you ever had a teacher whose enthusiasm was infectious? Who made you feel your ideas were valuable? Whose presence vibrated with possibilities for seeing and understanding the world? Well even if you haven't, you're in luck. Experience the story of Chip Sullivan, a professor in the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department at the University of California at Berkeley. Peabody and two-time Emmy Award winning director/editor Allan Holzman, captures the essence of this...

Do we really know what effective schools are like, or how to create lasting, substantial, meaningful change in education? This film begins with an intimate look at a 80-year-old independent school,...

Do we really know what effective schools are like, or how to create lasting, substantial, meaningful change in education? This film begins with an intimate look at a 80-year-old independent school, then visits eight public schools around the country (pre-school through high school) which have introduced bold and innovative programs. It highlights the methods and positive results of alternative approaches in which students, teachers, parents and administrators join in creating a vibrant and...

WOMAN by WOMAN: New Hope for the Villages of India documents progressive change for women in rural India. Fighting for their rights in a gender-biased culture, these women emerge as community...

WOMAN by WOMAN: New Hope for the Villages of India documents progressive change for women in rural India. Fighting for their rights in a gender-biased culture, these women emerge as community leaders when given the chance to participate. They are transformed as they teach other women about taboo subjects, such as reproductive health and their own bodies.  Though filmed in India, its message of female self-empowerment in the shadow of a male-dominated society is universal. An excellent...