Hi Rhonda,
As you guessed, there are quite a few Fanlight & Icarus titles that might be of interest. You can browse the Icarus bioethics subject page here <http://icarusfilms.com/subjects/bioethic.html> , and the Fanlight issues & ethics page here <http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/subjects/dilemmas.php> . In particular, I'd suggest taking a look at: ALL IN ONE BASKET <http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/443_aiob.php> Follows three women through the process of paid egg donation, to explore ethical questions about the use of hormones, genetic selection for preferred physical traits, the role of money in reproductive medicine, and informed consent. THE BURDEN OF KNOWLEDGE <http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/260_bok.php> Seven couples, healthcare and genetic specialists, and others explore the ethical and emotional implications of prenatal testing for genetic defects DEATH ON REQUEST <http://icarusfilms.com/cat97/a-e/death_on.html> Controversial documentary records the last days - and actual death - of a Dutch man who chose euthanasia to end his suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\ DREAMS AND DILEMMAS <http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/251_dad.php> Follows a couple and their premature twins during six months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as it explores ethical dilemmas raised by advances in neonatal medicine. EXIT: THE RIGHT TO DIE <http://icarusfilms.com/new2006/exit.html> Profiles the EXIT organization, which for over twenty years has counseled and accompanied the terminally-ill and severely handicapped towards a death of their choice. A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH? <http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/076_afwtd.php> Families and caregivers confront the heartrending decision of whether to withdraw artificial life supports from loved ones in a coma or vegetative state. MADEMOISELLE AND THE DOCTOR <http://icarusfilms.com/new2005/made.html> Lisette Nigot seems an unlikely candidate for euthanasia. At 79, she is in good health, feels no pain, and does not seem depressed. But she says she sees no reason to continue living. And Dr. Philip Nitschke is willing to help her. TRACKED DOWN BY OUR GENES <http://icarusfilms.com/new2008/gene.html> Explores the new possibilities and dangers created by the Human Genome Project's decoding of human DNA. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Colin Beckett Icarus Films 32 Court Street #2107 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Tel: 718.488.8900 Fax: 718.488.8642 www.icarusfilms.com From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Rhonda Pancoe Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 2:42 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] help needed I have a professor teaching a new course, "Bioethics, Faith, and Public Policy". She has asked me to locate introductory videos on Bioethics, and also videos on cloning, stem cells, genetic engineering (especially of embryos and children with disabilities--should they be aborted?), and euthanasia. They can be scientific in orientation, this is fine. If any video resources are available on these subjects that also discuss the topic from a religious perspective, I would be interested in those too. We have "Whither Biogenetics," but it is only 26 minutes. On embryos and children with disabilities, we have "Who Should Decide," but it is 15 minutes in duration. On cloning, we have a 31 minute film entitled "Cloning," and "After Darwin," but they sound a little dated. I know that Icarus Films has acquired the Fanlight titles and that Films for the Humanities and Sciences has quite a few but just want to hear if anyone has strong opinions on one film over another. Any and all suggestions welcomed. Rhonda Pancoe Media Acquisitions Coordinator Colgate University 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346 315-228-7858 Phone 315-228-6227 Fax rpan...@colgate.edu
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