Re: [Videolib] Looking for documentaries about food
Hi all, Pragda's FROM THE LAND TO YOUR TABLE offers seven perspectives from seven Ibero-American filmmakers on the conditions and cultural diversity of popular produce markets in seven countries - Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and Spain. Created collectively, each segment retains its own unique style and tone, and highlights the fascinating stories of the foods that eventually wind up on our tables. Find more info and watch the trailer here: http://www.pragda.com/films/from-the-land-to-your-table FROM THE LAND TO YOUR TABLE (¿QUÉ CULPA TIENE EL TOMATE?) Alejo Hoijman Josué Mendez Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Spain 2011 / 107 min / Spanish, Portuguese, Galician, and Aymara with English subtitles Universities, Colleges, and Institutions $295 Film with DSL for Universities, Colleges, and Institutions $499 Film with PPR and DSL for Universities, Colleges, and Institutions $599 Public Libraries $89 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 Begin forwarded message: From: Kasirer Katherine k.kasi...@nfb.ca Date: February 25, 2014 10:06:51 PM GMT+01:00 To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Looking for documentaries about food Reply-To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Hi, Here are a few from the NFB: 1 The Fruit Hunters 2012 95:13 2 A Monk's Secret 2009 27:58 3 The World According to Monsanto 2008 109:00 4 The Fight for True Farming 2005 89:55 5 Animals/Animaux 2003 72:31 6 Animals 2003 74:02 7 The Genetic Takeover or Mutant Food 2000 52:14 -Katherine _ Katherine Kasirer Bibliothécaire | Librarian Accessibilité et entreprises numériques| Accessibility and digital enterprises Office national du film du Canada| National Film Board of Canada 3155, chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Montréal QC H4N 2N4 | 3155 Cote-de-Liesse Road, Montreal QC H4N 2N4 k.kasi...@onf.ca | k.kasi...@nfb.ca Téléphone | Telephone: 514-283-9045 Gouvernement du Canada | Government of Canada From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Nina Riddel Sent: February-25-14 3:50 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Looking for documentaries about food Hi Lisa, Here’s some highlights from the Icarus Films Food subject page: Food Design - A look inside the secret chambers where designers and scientists are defining your favorite mouthful of tomorrow. For the Best and for the Onion! - A verite documentary that captures the rhythms of agricultural life in Niger, and how the vagaries of market price and harvest can affect the most intimate personal decisions. Hamburger: Jungleburger - Examines the impact of the fast food industry on Third World countries. Hamburger: Macprofit - A provocative expose of the machinations that drive the fast food industry. Let Them Eat Cake - Against the backdrop of the Texas Cupcake Controversy, this humorous documentary takes a close look at the processed food industry and at the ways that junk food and beverages are marketed to children. Milk in the Land - How did milk become so popular, and iconic? An entertaining and innovative history and deconstruction of milk and American culture! Our Daily Bread - A spectacular visual essay composed of epic tableaus, a haunting vision of our modern food industry, and the methods and technology utilized for mass Red Persimmons - A visually elegant paean to the cultivation and harvesting of the sweet red fruit, and the disappearance of a traditional way of life in rural Japan. Rice and Peas - The experiences of a Trinidadian restaurant owner in Brooklyn. Seeds of Hunger - A global investigation into the evolving nature of food production, and the crisis it may portend. Tierralismo - An in-depth portrait of a Cuban agricultural collective that has drawn international acclaim for its sustainable practices. (new January 2014) Nina Riddel Sales Associate Icarus Films 718-488-8900 n...@icarusfilms.com From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Borden, Lisa M. Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:34 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Looking for documentaries about food All: I’m trying to put together a comprehensive list of documentaries that are about food or food-related topics for a course. I will welcome any title suggestions from librarians or title lists from film vendors, on or off list. Thanks, Lisa M. Borden
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] Documentaries about Families
Hi Alex, Pragda's catalog of films offers several titles from Spain and Latin American that address the sociology of the family including My Grandmother's House, a remarkably candid documentary on family life in Spain, modernization and generational change; Southern District (Zona Sur) a drama about a matriarchal family in one of Bolivia's most affluent neighborhoods dealing with impending social change and shifting aristocratic privilege; La Isla Interior, a Spanish drama about three siblings dealing with their father's sudden death; and;Before Opening Night, a poignant and hilarious portrait of an Argentinian family over one decisive weekend as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives. You can also browse our catalog by the subject category family at http://pragda.com/films-by-subject/family to find other films that may be of interest. Feel free to contact me should you need more info or if I can be of help with other suggestions. Best regards, Olivia -- Olivia Newman Pragda 302 Bedford Ave., # 136 Brooklyn, NY 11249 (tel): 718-473-0647 Pragda: www.pragda.com Spanish Film Club: www.spanishfilmclub.com On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:12 PM, Alex Mudd wrote: Subscribers, A faculty member came in late last week looking for documentaries/films related to the Sociology of the Family. While I'm pouring over reviews and working with this faculty member, I thought I might seek input from the collective wisdom and see if there are any films popular/well-regarded at your institution that you might recommend while I go through the usual routes. Thanks for any input you might have! Alex Mudd, Reference and Instruction Librarian Emporia State University 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.
[Videolib] Question re: Short Film Compilations for Educational Use
Hi! We are currently building our 2014 catalog of new educational films and have come across numerous short documentaries that we thought might make for an interesting and valuable compilation. Our thought was we would put together a compilation of titles addressing timely issues from all over Latin America and possibly also from Spain/Iberia. We're wondering if university libraries or faculty have an interest in short docs and specifically this kind of compilation. We very much welcome and appreciate your feedback! Thanks, Olivia -- Olivia Newman Pragda Bringing You the Best of Latin American and Spanish Cinema! 302 bedford ave. #136 brooklyn, ny 11249 Pragda: www.pragda.com Spanish Film Club: www.spanishfilmclub.com 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.
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