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Fathers and sons Happiness Herbert, Frank Film adaptations Jodorowsky, Alejandro Interviews Motion picture producers and directors Chile Interviews Science fiction films Production and direction Tiller, George 1941-2009 Women Crimes against Developing countries Case studies Women Developing countries Social conditions Case studies Women's Rights Developing Countries Documentaries and Factual FilmsFilter By Subjects
Fathers and sons Happiness Herbert, Frank Film adaptations Jodorowsky, Alejandro Interviews Motion picture producers and directors Chile Interviews Science fiction films Production and direction Tiller, George 1941-2009 Women Crimes against Developing countries Case studies Women Developing countries Social conditions Case studies Women's Rights Developing Countries Documentaries and Factual FilmsSummary: View a groundbreaking film, which tells the stories of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries, written by nine celebrated writers and narrated by nine renowned actors. Viewers will see a showcase of strength from the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GIRSummary: "AFTER TILLER intimately explores the highly controversial subject of third-trimester abortions in the wake of the 2009 assassination of practitioner Dr. George Tiller. The procedure is now performed by only four doctors in the United States, all former colleagues of Dr. Tiller, who risk their lives every day in the name of their unwavering commitment toward their patients. Directors Martha...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Oscilloscope Laboratories 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC AFTSummary: Actress/advocates and New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof meet individuals who are doing work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of challenge, transformation and hope.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Docuramafilms 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HALSummary: "Happy takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. Combining real life stories of people from around the world and interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research, Happy explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion." -- Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HAPSummary: A documentary film about Alejandro Jodorowsky's attempt to make a film adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction novel, Dune, starring Jodorowsky's own 12-year-old son, as well as Orson Welles, Mick Jagger, David Carradine and Salvador Dali with music by Pink Floyd; film includes interviews with Jodorowsky and others.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014