The Federal Theater, Project 891, and the Mercury Theater
), and the Mercury Theater, incubators for some of the most innovative and controversial works ever seen on the American stage; and the theatrical careers
Series: A Search For An American Voice In Theater
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: their own theater, they spent the day of the opening searching for another available space. Cast members entertained the gathering audience on the street
Not just a bad day: living with bipolar disorder
Produced by Mars Entertainment Inc. for Vancouver Coastal Health.
Contributor(s): Mars Entertainment Inc.
It's a mall world
An ideal discussion-launcher for sociology courses, this program examines cultural and psychological aspects of what is now an archetypal suburban
Contributor(s): Peace Arch Entertainment (Firm)
Transcript: DOESN'T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT. THE MALL'S FANTASY ROMAN ARCHITECTURE HAS BEEN DESIGNED AS ENTERTAINMENT, MAKING IT A FUN PLACE TO SPEND MONEY, EVEN FOR MEN
Hispanics in the media
From news anchors to editors, from actors to filmmakers - Hispanics are making their presence known. Discrimination still exists, however. In this program, Hispanics who have made it describe how they did it, the problems they encountered along the ...
Contributor(s): Blue Pearl Entertainment (Firm)
Transcript: serve the public interest. In Hollywood, the mecca of the entertainment industry, change has not happened as quickly as we had hoped for. In front of
Hispanic Education at the Crossroads
Education is intrinsic to success in our society. But for members of Hispanic groups, good education may be hard to come by, because of either
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: will tell us what needs to change for these children to thrive. We're over the 50% mark that will not make it through high school of all the Latino
Hispanics: the changing role of women
The traditional role of wife and mother is changing rapidly to that of independent, self-sufficient working woman for many American Latina women. In
Contributor(s): Blue Pearl Entertainment (Firm)
The Quran, the Bible, and the Torah
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism possess a rich body of writings that are authoritative and normative for the life and faith of their respective
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY TRINITY. THE TRINITY IS THE BASIS FOR THE ENTIRE CHRISTIAN LIFE, OF EVERYTHING CHRISTIANS BELIEVE AND TEACH. THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY
Nouveau Poor: Immigrant Poverty
describe the goals that drive them—education and a better future for their loved ones—and the equally important work ethic with which the majority of
Contributor(s): Lathika International Film & Entertainment Inc
Transcript: found that only 5% of Americans believe poverty is an important problem for their country. The wealthiest nation in the world has families who have
Sustainable landscaping: growing a greener home
online. A Shopware Production. A part of the series Green-ovating: Home Renovations for a Sustainable World.
Series: Green-ovating: Home Renovations For A Sustainable World
Transcript: THEY MIGHT BE OUT ON THE LANDSCAPE, AND WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THEY NEEDED SOMETHING FOR ENTERTAINING, BUT THEY ALSO NEEDED SOMETHING THAT WOULD
Insider and outsider
How to deal with the different countries and complexities of Asia? Those without the language and a knowledge of customs and trade regulations are the outsiders, those with these tools are the insiders. This program presents three businessmen who br...
Series: Yen For A Dollar: Doing Business In Asia
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: have eyes for the West. [SPEAKING JAPANESE[ Back in Kyoto, and the entertainment is refined. The geisha play drinking games with chairman and CEO alike