Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
Hi Matthew (and all), Pragda has a few of documentaries that make a really valuable contribution to this subject: SPAIN IN CRISIS: A COLLECTIVE RESPONSE is a new DVD compilation that we recently released that looks at the Spanish fiscal crisis with a focus on the Indignados Movement otherwise known as 15M, which influenced popular protest movements all over the world including the USA's own Occupy Wall Street. CRONICA D'UNA MIRADA: CLANDESTINE FILMMAKING IN FRANCO'S SPAIN 196-1975 is an award-winning six-part documentary series about the little-know history of a clandestine group of anti-Franco filmmakers who put their art into the service of a political movement, altering the course of Spanish history. THE DEATH OF PINOCHET, while not specifically about a particular movement, captures the reactions of both Pinochetists and leftist Chileans to the death of Pinochet and illustrates the dictator's ongoing divisive influence on today's Chile. Feel free to contact me with any questions or for any further assistance! Best, Olivia -- Olivia Newman Pragda Bringing You the Best of Spanish Latin American Cinema 302 Bedford Ave., # 136 Brooklyn, NY 11249 (tel): 347-891-1788 Pragda: www.pragda.com Spanish Film Club: www.spanishfilmclub.com On Jan 24, 2014, at 1:35 PM, matthew.wri...@unlv.edu wrote: A professor is interested in documentaries on radical, leftist social movements (not particularly mainstream), on various topics, environmental, racial, glbt, native american, economic inequality, etc. We have the following but more film suggestions in this genre appreciated: Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners A Good Day to Die Nowa Cumig: The Drum will Never Stop. Thanks, Matthew Matthew Wright Head of Collection Development and Instructional Services William S. Boyd School of Law University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 451080 Las Vegas, NV 89154-1080 (702) 895-2409; (702) 895-2410 (fax) VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] [ARLIS-L] keeping dvds alive and well
My answers are below. Regards, Jane Jane B. Hutchison Associate Director Instruction Research Technology 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 (w)973-720-2980 (cell) 973-418-7727 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Schaub, Elizabeth A Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 2:27 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Cc: Sheri Rosenzweig Subject: [Videolib] Fwd: [ARLIS-L] keeping dvds alive and well I'm forwarding the message below on behalf of Sheri Rosenzweig. Please direct responses to her at: sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edumailto:sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edu Thanks in advance. Cheers, /Elizabeth _ Elizabeth Schaub | Director, Visual Resources Collection School of Architecture The University of Texas at Austin 310 Inner Campus Drive, B7500 Austin, Texas 78712-1009 512.471.5003 (vox) | 512.471.0716 (fax) esch...@austin.utexas.edumailto:esch...@austin.utexas.edu http://soa.utexas.edu/vrc _ Begin forwarded message: From: Sheri Rosenzweig sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edumailto:sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edu Subject: [ARLIS-L] keeping dvds alive and well Date: January 23, 2014 1:03:36 PM CST To: arli...@lsv.arlisna.orgmailto:arli...@lsv.arlisna.org Reply-To: Sheri Rosenzweig sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edumailto:sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edu Hi All: I was wondering what some of you have done when you have a documentary film in your collection that becomes damaged due to scratches or unidentified gunk or what preventative measures you've chosen. Recently one of our dvds stopped while in use by a faculty member during a class. Any suggestions/input to any of the following questions will be appreciated: Do you have a machine in the library for resurfacing? I would love to hear suggestions for equipment. RTI DiskChek - does a good job Do you use anything else in-house that works well with regard to scratches? NO Or do you send it out? If you do send it out would you mind mentioning a vendor who you've had a good relationship with. NO Do you burn a copy of the dvd as backup when you first receive it to prevent it from being unavailable if the dvd does stop working. No way - copyright violation Do you review a dvd that you receive in order to determine whether it is free from scratches, defects, etc. by playing it as well as by reviewing the disc itself? No. We wait until a patron comes in and says it has a problem. We don't have time to visually inspect every DVD we purchase. Do you ask whoever is staffing the circulation desk to check for scratches when a dvd is returned? And, if so, when do you determine as to whether there has been permanent damage (this probably is not done at the point of return)? No, We just wait until we receive a complaint and then determine whether it can be cleaned, or if we need to purchase a replacement copy. Again, any input would be very helpful. Thanks, Sheri Sheri Rosenzweig Reference and Visual Resources Librarian Boston Architectural College Visual Resources Library, Rm 511 320 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02115 617.585.0257 sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edumailto:sheri.rosenzw...@the-bac.edu http://the-bac.edu/students/library ~~ Mail submissions to arli...@lsv.arlisna.orgmailto:arli...@lsv.arlisna.org For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to lists...@lsv.arlisna.orgmailto:lists...@lsv.arlisna.org ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: jd...@cranbrook.edumailto:jd...@cranbrook.edu ~~ VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements
Hello, Elizabeth McMahon, Thanks for the shout out about Rachel Carson. Take a look at A Sense of Wonder. When pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in 1962, the backlash from her critics thrust her into the center of a political maelstrom. Despite her private persona, her convictions about the risks posed by chemical pesticides forced her into the role of controversial public figure. A Sense of Wonder is an intimate and poignant portrait of Rachel Carson's life as she emerges as America's most successful advocate for the natural world. Starring Kaiulani Lee as Rachel Carson. http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/sense.html Elizabeth Stanley Bullfrog Films From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of elizabeth mcmahon Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 4:35 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements Hi Elizabeth! You reminded me of the incredible documentary Rachel Carson's Silent Spring about the grandmother of the environmental rights moving, whose book really pissed off the federal government. She was painted as a fringe radical, but her legacy is long-lasting. Elizabeth From: Elizabeth Stanley elizab...@bullfrogfilms.com To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements Thanks for your inquiry, Matthew! Here are titles from Bullfrog Films for your consideration. Environmental Movement A FIERCE GREEN FIRE ~ The first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement - grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. IF A TREE FALLS ~ The Academy Award-nominated story of the radicalization of an environmental activist, from his involvement in and later disillusionment with Earth Liberation Front sabotage, to his eventual arrest by the FBI and incarceration as a domestic terrorist. IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: THE FIRST LOVE CANAL ~ First brush the U.S. had with toxic waste at Love Canal. Native American/Indigenous Peoples Resistance STANDING ON SACRED GROUND ~ In this 4-part series, indigenous people from eight different cultures stand up for their traditional sacred lands in defense of cultural survival, human rights and the environment. HEART OF SKY, HEART OF EARTH ~ Six young Maya present a wholly indigenous perspective, in which all life is sacred and connected, as they resist the destruction of their culture and environment. KANEHSATAKE: 270 YEARS OF RESISANCE ~ The confrontation between the Mohawk Nation and the Canadian Government at the Mercier Bridge. Civil Rights Struggle HOME OF THE BRAVE ~ Examines the case of Viola Liuzzo, the only white woman murdered in the civil rights movement. THE LONG WALK TO FREEDOM ~ A story of 12 ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things in the Civil Rights movement. Anti-Deforestation and Clear Cuts THE DECADE OF DESTRUCTION ~ A unique chronicle of the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest. THE FOREST FOR THE TREES ~ The amazing story of the fight to clear Earth First! activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested as a terrorist. FURY FOR THE SOUND ~ Women's contribution to the battle to save the rainforest at Clayoquot Sound. Climate Change/Climate Justice BIDDER 70 ~ Tells the story of Tim DeChristopher's extraordinary, ingenious and effective act of civil disobedience drawing attention to the need for action on climate change. EVERYTHING'S COOL ~ Examines the media strategies, on both sides, that have resulted in the US government's failure to take decisive action on global warming. SHATTERED SKY ~ The story of how America led the world to solve the ozone crisis. Will we dare to do the same with climate change? Anti GMOs BITTER SEEDS ~ Examines the epidemic of suicides amongst India's cotton farmers, deeply in debt after switching to genetically modified seeds. DECONSTRUCTING SUPPER ~ A leading chef investigates food safety in the age of GMOs and industrial agriculture. There's more where these came from...check out subject headings at http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/. Elizabeth Stanley Bullfrog Films From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of matthew.wri...@unlv.edu Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 1:35 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] documentary films on radical social movements A professor is interested in documentaries on radical, leftist social movements (not particularly mainstream), on various topics, environmental, racial, glbt, native american, economic inequality, etc. We have the following but more film suggestions in this genre appreciated: Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners A Good Day to Die Nowa Cumig: The Drum will Never Stop. Thanks,
[Videolib] Paramount ceases releasing movies on film
I missed this news last week. Figure others may have missed it too. Anchorman 2 is the last Paramount movie to be released on 35mm film. Wolf of Wall Street first to be distributed digitally. http://usaherald.com/33066/paramount-goes-digital-first-studio-stop-releasing-movies-film/ deg farrelly, ShareStream Administrator/Media Librarian Arizona State University Libraries Hayden Library C1H1 P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, Arizona 85287-1006 Phone: 602.332.3103 VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
[Videolib] Notable Videos for Adults 2014
The American Library Association (ALA) Video Round Table Notable Videos for Adults Committee has compiled its 2014 list of Notable Videos for Adults, a list of 15 outstanding programs released on video within the past two years and suitable for all libraries serving adults. Its purpose is to call attention to recent video releases that make a significant contribution to the world of video. The list is compiled for use by librarians and the general adult populace. The Notable Videos for Adults committee selected 15 outstanding titles from among 34 nominees for this year’s list of Notable Videos for Adults. * Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry (2012) 91 minutes. MPI Media Group. Available from various distributors. Profiles Chinese dissident artist Ai WeiWei and his mission to draw attention to political oppression in China. * Brooklyn Castle (2012) 101 minutes. Rescued Media. Available from various distributors. Public school kids and educators overcome economic challenges to compete in national chess championships. * The Central Park Five (2012) 119 minutes. IFC Films.Available from various distributors. An indictment of the press and the criminal justice systems mishandling of the Central park jogger case from the perspective of the five young men falsely accused, andultimately exonerated. * The Gatekeepers (2013) 101 minutes. Sony Pictures Classics. Available from various distributors. A glimpse into machinations of Israel's counter terrorism operations through unprecedented interviews with six former leaders of Shin Bet . * The House I live in (2013) 108 minutes. Charlotte Street Films. Available from various distributors. Lays bare the social consequences of America's failed war on drugs. * How to Survive a Plague (2013) 109 minutes. Public Square Films. Available from various distributors. Members of ACT UP fight to provide life saving drugs to their community and raise awareness during the outbreak of HIV-AIDS. * The Imposter (2013) 99 minutes. AE Indie Films. Available from various distributors. Well executed high tension thriller about a trickster who manipulates his way into a family grieving for their missing child. * Invisible War (2012) 98 minutes. Docurama Films. Available from various distributors. An expose about sexual assault in the military and the system that perpetuates it. * Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012) 82 minutes. Magnolia Pictures. Available from various distributors. An aging sushi chef demonstrates that mastery comes from life long dedication to improving ones craft. * Kumare (2013) 84 minutes. Kino Lorber Available from various distributors. By posing as a guru the filmmaker explores the common longing for spiritual guidance. * Leviathan (2013) 87 minutes. Cinema Guild. Available from various distributors. An Immersive experience using experimental techniques to explore the lives of commercial fisherman. * A Place at the Table (2013) 84 minutes. Magnolia Pictures. Available from various distributors. An exploration of Americas food insecurity and its negative impact on the nations most vulnerable * Project Nim (2012) 93 minutes. Red Box Films. Available from various distributors A chimpanzee is raised as a human, taught sign language, and later abandoned by those he trusted. * Soul Food Junkies (2013) 63 minutes. PBS. Available from various distributors. A film that celebrates the soul food tradition while advocating for modifications to minimize its negative health effects on the community. * Where Heaven Meets Hell ( 2013) ITVS. Beautifully crafted film that reveals the difficult lives of sulfur miners in east Java. The Notable Videos for Adults Committee members are: Julia Churchill, Oak Lawn Public Library (Chair); Brian Boling, Temple University; Linda Frederiksen, Vancouver Library; Mary Hanlin, Reynolds Community College; Wendy Higby, James A. Michener Library; Maura Lynch, Guilderland Public Library; Sandra Macke, University of Denver; Michele McKenzie, Berkeley Public Library; Maureen Tripp, Emerson College; VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
