Here is a list of titles available for streaming on Docuseek2 that deal with the practice of law -- not specifically about lawyering as a profession, but the films will give law students a number of perspectives about the real world practice of law, including civil law, environmental law, human rights law, international law and constitutional law. Note that not all of these titles are available in Canada. If you subscribe to the videolib list in digest mode, the images and links will be scrubbed, but you can find the films at http://docuseek2.com
The films are from several sources, including Bullfrog Films, Icarus Films and KimStim. American Outrage Two elderly Western Shoshone sisters, the Danns, put up a heroic fight for their land rights and human rights. Better This World The story of two young Texans accused of intending to firebomb the 2008 Republican National Convention reveals the workings of the post 9/11 security state. Black Wave The story of the Exxon Valdez and the 20-year legal battle to get restitution from ExxonMobil. Brother Towns / Pueblos Hermanos An uplifting story about Jupiter, Florida's humane response to an influx of day laborers from Jacaltenango, Guatemala. Butterflies and Bulldozers The fight to save San Francisco's San Bruno Mountain speaks to the global dilemma of economic growth versus species preservation. Cocaine Unwrapped Documents the devastating effects of the war on drugs and suggests realistic alternatives. Damages Behind the scenes at Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, a leading law firm specializing in personal injury cases. Dirty Business Reveals the true social and environmental costs of coal power and looks at promising developments in renewable energy technology. Dishonored The story of Mukhtar Mai, whose demands for justice after being raped, led to an historic series of legal proceedings in Pakistan, and media coverage worldwide. Forced Confessions The untold story of the Iranian regime's bizarre obsession with forced confessions since 1979. Guns and Mothers The contentious debate over gun control, as seen through the eyes of two mothers on opposite sides of the issue. Hot Coffee Tells the truth about the McDonald's hot coffee case and exposes the influence of corporate America on our civil justice system. 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. Impunity What is the cost of truth for families damaged by Colombia's violent past? In Our Own Backyard First brush the U.S. had with toxic waste at Love Canal. Khmer Rouge, A Simple Matter of Justice A UN-appointed judge and his team track down those responsible of the crimes committed in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge regime from April 1975 to January 1979. The Loving Story Oscar-shortlist selection, this s the definitive account of Loving v. Virginia, the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision that legalized interracial marriage. Milosevic on Trial Four years of the trial of Slobodan Milosevic, charged with 66 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide for his role in the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. No Umbrella An unblinking look at the 2004 US Election Day failures in one of Ohio's poorest neighborhoods. Priceless A non-partisan look at the consequences of big-money campaign donations and a Capitol overrun by lobbyists. Prosecutor At the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo investigates and prosecutes accused war criminals, worldwide. Stop the Traffick Investigates horror of child sex industry in Cambodia. Tar Creek Tells the incredible story of the Tar Creek Superfund site in NE Oklahoma and the massive and deadly remains left by the lead and zinc mines there. Torture Made in USA A disturbing examination of the the United States policy of torture under the cover of "War on Terror." Torturing Democracy Tells the inside story of how the U.S. government adopted torture as official policy in the aftermath of 9/11. Jim Davis Docuseek2 On Aug 6, 2014, at 3:36 PM, Irena Trebic wrote: > Hello, > > I was wondering if you could provide me with suggestions for a film or > documentary about lawyers which illustrates the challenges/consequences of a > career in law. This film will be shown to our law students. > > Thanks, > > Irena Trebic > > Chef, Médiathèque et bibliothécaire chargé des services d'accessibilité | > Head, Media Library and Accessibility Librarian > [email protected] > 613 562-5800 x 3632 > > Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa > www.biblio.uottawa.ca
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