AFRICA-RELATED VIDEOS AND FILMS AT UIUC*Items Available as of December 2003 AFRICA-RELATED VIDEOSAFRICA-RELATED VIDEO SUBJECT INDEX: Abidjan 21, 523 AFRICA-RELATED VIDEOS AND FILMS AT UIUC*Unless otherwise noted, videos are in the Undergraduate Library Media Center.
How the failure of key individuals, prominent NGO's, and governments to act allowed a catastrophe to fester -- a catastrophe that undoubtedly could have been avoided. Since it appeared 20 years ago, AIDS has left a trail of destruction behind it. This film answers the question "Why did the world wait so long to react?" and dissects the key moments in the global response to the epidemic.... (English subtitles provided for narration in French.) About the United Nations see Africa Recovery Al abwab al moghlaka see The Closed Doors 2- Adieu Bonaparte Set in Egypt during Napoleon's 1798 campaign, the video centers around the story of General Caffarelli, astronomer, inventor, sociologist, and economist. Caffarelli sees the expedition not only as an opportunity to discover the glories of Egyptian civilization but also as a chance to discover himself. (In French.) 3- A.F.R.I.C.A.: A Lyric for Liberation The performance of a rap song sung by the group Stetsasonic denouncing U.S. support of South Africa's white minority regime. The video shows footage of frontline leaders, Jesse Jackson discussing destabilization, and a concert in New York. Frontline: Southern Africa: A teaching and study guide accompanies the A.F.R.I.C.A. video. 4- Africa: A History Denied Because the white settlers of Africa could not believe that Africans were responsible for the once great kingdoms of Great Zimbabwe and the Swahili Coast, these ancient cultures were either credited to wandering Phoenicians, the Queen of Sheba, or other white travelers. Now the place where human history began is being reclaimed by descendants of those lost cultures, and the glories of their accomplishments are revealed. 5- Africa, a New Look Presents a sampling of the people of Africa today: teachers and students, politicians and artists, business people, farmers, fishermen, and factory workers. Includes scenes of primary schools and universities, commerical and family farms, religious sevices, and a political rally. 6- Africa: Arts and Culture. Of Lions, Rabbits &
Mbira Music Patricia Sandler tells the Zimbabwean story, the Lion on the Path, of the man and the rabbit who played the mbira to save the sun from the lion. She talks about an mbira, teaches a song, and talks about music. Filmed in the African Gallery, Krannert Art Museum 7- Africa Calls: Its Drums & Musical Instruments Drummer Babatunde Olantunji discusses the history and development of drums and musical instruments in Africa. Africa Come Back see Repercussions 8- Africa Dreaming Four short videos on love from Namibia, Tunisia, Senegal, and Mozambique. Originally produced for television broadcast. Sophia's Homecoming / directed by Richard Pakleppa; produced by Bridget Pickering -- Sabriya / written and directed by Abderrahmane Sissako; produced by Dora Bouchoucha Fourati -- So Be It / written, directed and produced by Joseph Gai Ramaka -- The Gaze of the Stars / directed by João Ribeiro ; produced by Pedro Pimenta. (Sound track in various languages; subtitles in English.) 9- Africa, Giant with a Future A report on sixteen countries southeast of the Sahara visited officially by Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton. Shows the peoples, geography, governments, and social and economic problems. Mrs. Bolton interviews several heads of state. 10- Africa in Change: Continent of Africa (Lands below
the Sahara) Reveals the importance of Africa in the world; shows causes and effects of Africa's many political and social revolutions; pictures contrasts in the way of life of its indigenous peoples; describes the physical geography of the continent; explains non-Africans' role in its development; and describes the nature of the problems confronting new African nations. 11- Africa in Change: East Africa; Kenya, Tanganyika,
Uganda Explores the great variety of East Africa's physical geography: the coastal area, mountains arid plains, fertile grasslands, and the scenic lake region. Examines the culture of various peoples and describes the problems they face in a difficult transition. 12- Africa in Change: West Africa (Nigeria) Discusses the problems faced by the new nations of West Africa illustrated in Nigeria. Shows what Nigerians are doing and have done to create unity out of the diversity of ethnic, religious, and economic traditions. Relates agricultural and mining activities to the geographical diversity of the region. 13- Africa in Search of Itself In Tanzania attitudes of ordinary Africans and government officials are surveyed to find the ways they are changing in the post-colonial adjustment period. The extended family as the basis of agricultural organization is shown, and several ethnic groups are visited. 14- Africa Recovery This video examines the problems associated with Africa's current economic state and the reasons behind them. 15- Africa, Search for Common Ground (program 12) Part of a series profiling formal efforts by various Sub-Saharan African countries to resolve contemporary conflicts peacefully. The first film highlights the wartime experiences of women in one Eritrean family in Asmara and the issue of women's rights in an independent Eritrea. The second film profiles Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt movement, a tree-planting campaign organized by women in Kenya. Maathai's place in Kenyan opposition politics is emphasized. Contains: Eritrea: Three Generations of Women, Three Generations of Struggle; Kenya: Entering the Politicians Den. (In English and various languages, with English translations and voiceovers.) 16- Africa Sings Made in 1936, Africa Sings is the first documentary from South Africa to take a look at the lives of South Africans of all races. There are invaluable images of location, life, schools and colleges, and a cross-section of occupations, from mine-workers to road-gangs, school-teachers to house-servants, waiters to cane-cutters. It is provocative in its suggestion that poor whites are inferior to educated blacks. The documentary is introduced by Paul Robeson, who also sings. 17- Africa Speaks to the World Conversations with African government and church leaders concerning their views about progress being made in Africa. The video contains exclusive reports from Tanzania and Zimbabwe. 18- Africa: The Story of a Continent Episodes 5 & 6 (Part 3), 1997 Basil Davidson examines the art, history, politics, technology, and culture of various nations on the African continent. Part 1: Different but Equal looks at the slave trade in Africa. Mastering a Continent examines three different communities and how African peoples carved out an existence. Part 2: Caravans of Gold traces the routes of the medieval gold trade which reached from Africa to China and Europe. Kings and Cities explores the ways in which African kingdoms functioned and features a visit to Nigeria, where a king still holds court in a 15th century palace. Part 3: The Bible and the Gun examines explorers of Africa, including Stanley and Livingstone. The Magnificent African Cake treats the 1800s, when colonial powers fought to partition Africa among themselves. Part 4: The Rise of Nationalism examines the major
struggles for African independence in Ghana, Kenya, Algeria and the
Belgian Congo. The Legacy looks at Africa in the aftermath of colonial
rule. 19- African Beats Kalani and his ensemble of musicians review and demonstrate the basic tones of the djembe and ashiko drums. Kalani demonstrates the proper tuning technique for a djembe. Kalani and his ensemble of musicians then demonstrate and perform various African rhythms such as kakilambe, koukou, call, doudoumba, mandjiane, aconcon, and timini. 20- African Carving: A Dogon Kanaga Mask Examines the ceremonies and rituals surrounding the Kanaga mask. Shows the ritual of carving the mask and presents parts of the ceremony in which the mask is used to release the spirit of a dead man. 21- An African City: Contrasting Cultures Compares and highlights traditional African life, French colonialism, and recent independence in a brief survey of Abidjan, a prosperous city in the Ivory Coast. Presents a concise treatment of the differing cultures, economics, and lifestyles existing in modern African cities. 22- An African Community: The Masai The Masai of the East African highlands lead lives which are shaped by their environment. The film shows their dependence on the land, their adaptation to the environment, and their interdependence. The Masai depend on cattle to fill most of their needs, from food to housing materials. The film depicts the Masai as a brave and proud people who survive under adverse conditions. 23- African Continent: An Introduction The film presents a geographical, historical, and cultural overview of the African continent, stressing the theme of emergence of peoples, of new independent nations, and of rapidly growing economies. The film shows major land forms, climatic regions, natural resources, and land use, emphasizing Africa's vast, still-to-be-developed wealth and its growing importance in today's world. 24- African Continent: Northern Region The film shows that the interaction of the modern with the colorful and traditional characterizes Northern Africa. It discusses three factors which influence this geographic region: its primarily Arab background and culture, its age-old lack of water, and its long history of European influence. The film also shows oasis farming, Arab craftsmanship, and modern industries and cities; and views some of the problems that face Muslims and Europeans. 25- African Continent: Southern Region Surveys Southern Africa as a region of great wealth and great potential, describing gold and diamond fields, the windswept sheep ranches of the western uplands, and the warm fruitlands of the eastern coast. Explains that migration and immigration have brought together different peoples who face many challenges in developing the region's resources and in solving the problems of emerging nationhood. 26- African Craftsmen: The Ashanti Specialists from the Ashanti people demonstrate their arts of weaving and carving. The film concentrates on the making of ceremonial robes and chiseling of large blocks of wood into individually designed stools once used as thrones of kings. 27- African Culture: Drumming and Dance The music group called Ashante-Sebei teaches the viewers polyrhythms. Ashante is the name of an ethnic group found in West Africa and Sebei is the name of an ethnic group found in East Africa. Members are Margo Black, singer, choreographer and story teller, etc., and Tony Rios and David Closson, percussionists. 28- African Dance & Percussion Performances of a variety of traditional African dance and drumming followed by 20 minutes of an African pop music concert. Film has no narration. Contains: Sherekea based from coastal rhythms; Baganda dance from Uganda; Percussion with rhythms from Nyanza; I sukuti dance from Western province; Enumasole rhythms from South Africa; Nyatiti from Nyanza province; Percussion Bana ba Kenya; Sengenya from Kongo; Orutu dance from Nyanza. 29- African Drought The film tells the story of the proud people of Niger who are dying by the thousands from starvation and disease brought on by six years of drought. 30- African Guitar: Solo Fingerstyle Guitar Guitar music, composers, and performers of Congo, Uganda, Central African Republic, Malawi, Namibia, and Zambia. Cultural anthropologist Gerhard Kubik's personal field recordings, 1966-1993. This video offers a rare view into the rich textures of African fingerstyle guitar music. 31- African Horse Sickness This film explains that horse sickness killed an estimated three hundred thousand equines in two summers in the Middle East and Asia, pointing out that the disease spread from Africa through the Middleastern countries to India. The film also presents a photographic record of the progress of the disease from infection to death. It describes the development, manufacture, and administration of preventive vaccines. 32- African Odyssey: The Red Bicycle The film shows the assembly, painting, and sale of a red bicycle in Nairobi. It follows the bike to its new home in a nearby village to illustrate economic life in Africa. 33- African Odyssey: The Two Worlds of Musembe A description of the life of an eleven-year-old African boy showing the pull of ethnic identity against a growing sense of nationalism. 34- An African Recovery This film focuses on new efforts being made by rural development planners and ordinary citizens to find ways of minimizing the risk of eroding the landscape of the Sahel. The film explores community projects among various groups in Niger, showing how local development efforts can help create solutions tailored to local needs. (English narration and subtitles.) 35- African Sanctus: David Fanshawe, the Story of a
Journey The film retraces composer/explorer David Fanshawe's odyssey across the length and breadth of Africa, where he documented vanishing cultures and observed the faiths, symbols, and rituals which inspired his now famous composition, African Sanctus. (See video #27.) 36- African Sanctus: The Story of a Journey (David
Fanshawe's African Sanctus) This film retraces the African journey of English composer David Fanshawe. During his travels, he became especially attracted to traditional folk music and taped whatever music he came across. He used these recordings, along with his own music, to conceive a colorful Latin Mass that combines Moslem, African and Christian traditions. 37- African Tribes -- Series 1 Shows four peoples from Kenya and Congo: the Bamburi, the Efe of the great Ituri Forest, the Mangbetu from the central Congo, and the Rendili nomads of the Kaisut Desert. 38- The Africans This highly acclaimed series examines the contemporary life and history of Africa through its triple heritage: what is indigenous, what was contributed by Islam, and what was acquired from the West. The coexistence of these three legacies helps to explain the diversity of the continent and the African people. Host Ali Mazrui recalls the Africa that existed before outsiders came, describing its kingdoms and customs. Filmed in 20 countries, the series chronicles the arrival of Islam and demonstrates its influence on trade, architecture, language, law, and learning. Similarly, it traces the path of Christianity from ancient Ethiopia to modern missionaries. The films in this series are: 1) Anatomy of a Continent examines Africa as the birthplace of humankind and discusses the impact of geography on African history, including the role of the Nile in the origin of civilization, and the introduction of Islam to Africa through its Arabic borders. 2) The Triple Heritage of Lifestyles explores how African contemporary lifestyles are influenced by indigenous, Islamic, and western factors. The film compares simple African society with more complex and centralized societies, and examines the importance of family life in these societies. 3) New Gods examines the factors that influence religion in Africa, with particular attention to the interactions of traditional African religions, Islam, and Christianity. 4) Exploitation contrasts the impact of the West on Africa and the impact of Africa on the development of the West, looking at the manner in which Africa's human and natural resources have been exploited before, during, and after the colonial period. 5) New Conflicts explores the tensions inherent in the juxtaposition of the three heritages, exploring the ways in which these tensions have contributed to the rise of the nationalist movement, the warrior tradition of indigenous Africa, the jihad tradition of Islam, and modern guerilla warfare. 6) In Search of Stability studies several means of governing. New social orders are examined to illustrate an Africa in search of a viable form of government during the post-independence period. 7) A Garden of Eden in Decay? identifies the problems of a continent that produces what it does not consume and consumes what it does not produce, showing Africa's struggles between economic dependence and decay. 8) A Conflict of Cultures shows the coexistence of many African traditions and modern life and the conflicts and compromises that emerge from the mixing of cultures. It explores whether Africa can synthesize its own heritage with the legacies of Islam and the West. 9) Africa in the World illustrates African contributions to contemporary culture, including the significance of the African diaspora, and examines the continuing influence of the superpowers on the affairs of the continent. 39- Africa's Vanishing Wildlife Shows that it is possible for many kinds of animals to live together in Africa's interrelated wildlife community. Discusses how man-made pressures threaten the remaining wildlife regions in Africa. 40- The Afrikaner Experience: Politics of Exclusion The film traces the history of the Afrikaners from the arrival of the Dutch in 1652 to the political control of South Africa. It explores the structure of the apartheid system: the complete legal separation of whites and non-whites, the defensive posture of the Afrikaner Nationalist Party, and both internal and external opposition. 41- L'Afrique en Français In this film three French-speaking Africans introduce their homelands: Cameroon, Mali, and Senegal. Interviews and dialogues describe different aspects of indigenous lifestyles such as language, education, religion, politics, food, activities of leisure, and community. Sub-sections are titled: Le Cameroun, Ibu et le Sénégal, Un Jour Dans la Vie de Karim; Afrique, Poème de David Diop, and Le Sénégal. The native speakers are students in graduate programs at the University of Illinois. Language skill level required is intermediate to advanced. (Final dialogue on tape requires advanced language skill.) 42- Afrique, Je Te Plumerai (Africa, I Will Fleece You) This documentary examines the legacy of European colonialism in Africa, especially continued cultural domination in Cameroon, the only African country colonized by three European powers. Through a mix of dramatization, satire, personal reflection, news reels, and oral testimony, producer/director Jean-Marie Teno touches upon the concepts of democratization, governance, modernity versus tradition, popular culture, and the re-interpretation of the colonial experience. (In French with English subtitles.) 43- Afro-American Music: Its Heritage This film is a visual and musical demonstration of the origin and history of Afro-American music. Calvin Jackson and his quartet and Bobby Collette perform. 44- After the Hunger and Drought This documentary examines some of Zimbabwe's leading literary figures such as Dambudzo Marechera and Stanlake Samkange. It includes debates concerning the role of the writer in society, the place of tradition in modern literature, and race, class, and gender in contemporary literature. 45- AIDS in Africa This video describes the harsh reality of the AIDS epidemic in Zimbabwe, one of the countries hardest hit by the disease in Africa. 46- AIDS in Africa: Living with a Time Bomb The poignant stories told in this program show Africans in all walks of life dying of a disease they could have prevented had they only known. The message to the viewer is that ignorance of AIDS kills and anyone who engages in sex can get AIDS. 47- Ainsi Meurent les Anges Mory is a troubled Senegalese poet living outside Paris with his French wife and their children. His marriage falls apart under cross-cultural pressures, specifically his father's demand that he take a second wife in Senegal. Homeless in winter, separated from his children, his poems scattered over a Paris street, Mory returns to Senegal, penniless and with uncertain prospects. (In French and Wolof with English subtitles.) 48- Aladura: The Praying People Presents beliefs and customs as practiced by the Aladura in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of London with explanatory comments by D.Y.Peel. This independent church was established by and for the support of Yoruba immigrants from Western Nigeria. 49- Alan Paton's Beloved Country Alan Paton -- teacher, author, politician -- was one of South Africa's most remarkable sons. This documentary reveals the man and the complex relationship he had with his country. 50- Alex Haley: The Search for Roots Alex Haley explains how and why he came to write his book Roots. The book became a highly acclaimed TV-adapted series. 51- Algeria This film surveys the history of Algeria up to the time of the French-Algerian agreement and last stand of the outlawed European army. 52- Algeria: Women at War A rare insight into the key role Algerian women played in their country's liberation struggle from the French thirty years ago and their equally important place in today's politics. The docuumentary uses a combination of interviews and archival footage to show the position of women in Algeria in the light of thirty years of single-party rule, the rise of Islam, and increasing political violence. It raises critical questions about the balancing act between women's and national liberation struggles. 53- Algeria's Bloody Years Chronicles Algeria's struggle for democracy since independence from France, tracing the rise of fundamentalist groups in the 1980's and 90's in response to the country's authoritarian leadership. The film examines Algeria's descent into a morass of massacres among the Islamic guerillas, the military, and civilians. Algeria's first democratic election since independence went to the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), but when they initiated Islamic reforms, protests erupted. With the FIS positioned to win the 1991 elections, the military circumvented the democratic process and cancelled the vote, bringing about a massive revolt with many sent to prison camps that became breeding grounds for terrorism. (In English and French with English subtitles.) 54- Alhaji Bai Konte This is a portrait of a Mandinka kora musician, Alhaji Bai Konte. 55- Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets Ali, Kwita, Omar, and Boubker are a group of street urchins living in the hard streets of Casablanca. In order to survive they create a bond of friendship and family between them. The bond is cut short when Ali is senselessly killed; his life taken by a single act of a rival gang. Ali's friends decide not to report his death to the police, who would have the boy buried in a potter's field. (In Arabic with opitonal English subtitles.) 56- Allah Tantou = God's Will Be Done Created by film-maker David Achkar, this film confronts the immense personal and political cost of human rights abuses common to some revolutionary governments in post-independent Africa. Achkar accomplishes this by following the life of his diplomat father, Marof Achkar, who became a political prisoner in Sékou Touré's Guinea during the late 1960s. (In French with English subtitles.) 57- Amandla The story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. The focus is on the struggle's spiritual dimension, as articulated and embodied in song for more than 40 years. Winner 2002 Sundance Film Festival. 58- The American Connection On-location footage of Americans discussing the issue of America's connections with South Africa, this film shows South African police violence,and a panel discussion between AFSCME officials and members of the S. A. United Church of Christ. In addition, it includes an interview with representatives of South Africa's largest labor organization. 59- Les Amis de Mes Amis (Little Mothers of the Bush) The story of two young Falli girls, ages 9 and 7, of northern Cameroon. The Falli are well-known for their children who are physically advanced beyond what is normal for their ages in other cultures -- they have nearly a full set of teeth at 5 months, and walk by themselves at 6 months. It is the obligation of little girls to care for the infants of the family and to help in the fields, grinding grain, and cooking. 60- Among the Wild Chimpanzees Documents Jane Goodall's twenty-two year field research on the wild chimpanzees of East Africa. Shows the chimpanzees' nomadic behavior, their family structure, and their ability to hunt and make and use tools. Also looks at discoveries of warfare and cannibalism among wild chimpanzees. 61- Anansi the Spider Anansi is a folk hero of the Ashanti people of Ghana. In this tale, Anansi falls into a river and is swallowed by a fish. His six extraordinary sons save him. Then he is carried off by a falcon; again his sons save him. Anansi wants to give a beautiful white globe to the son who saved him the most. Which son is it? Nyame, the One God, places the shining globe in the sky for all to share: it is the moon. The geometric forms of the Ashanti inspired the animation design. 62- Angano...Angano: Nouvelles de Madagascar = Tales
from Madagascar Explorationn of Malagasy oral tradition, specifically, the passing down of the "wisdom of the ancestors" through myths and folktales. Contemporary storytellers recount some of the founding myths of Malagasy culture, such as the creation of man and woman, the origin of rice cultivation, and the domestication of cattle. The video features shots of Malagasy life including storms, brush fires, herding, the famadihana, and exhuming or "turning the dead." (In Malagasy and French with English subtitles.) 63- Arab Diaries This is a five-part documentary series providing fresh insight into contemporary life across the Arab World. The five groundbreaking videos present a fresh. insightful picture of contemporary life across the Arab World, including countries we know little about. They tell intimate stories of individuals confronting the hardships and conflicts related to the most basic milestones. Each film thematically centers on one of the universal phases of life, namely Birth; Youth; Love and Marriage; Work and Money; Home, or Maids in my Family. (Arabic with English subtitles.) Part 1: Birth presents three powerful stories: In Palestine Fatima is caught in a cycle of pregnancies because she fears if she does not produce a male child for her husband, he will marry another woman. In Baghdad, Daoud is a sick baby born under the international sanctions against Iraq. In a Syrian village, Roza, after many years of childless marriage, has learned that her husband has the fertility problem, not her, as she struggles with the traditional expectations of her society. Part 2: Youth looks at the dilemmas of young women in three Arab countries. Nancy, struggling with traditional barriers inherent in Lebanese society, is not supposed to move out of her mother's home until she is married, but she desperately desires independence. Sara is a 16-year old Egyptian athlete playing soccer, a game traditionally reserved for men. Shahra and Linda perform in an Algerian female rap group famous for social and political lyrics, which has become a unique expression of dissent in the face of a conservative society and Islamic violence. Part 3: Love & Marriage begins by looking at societal opposition to interfaith marriage in Lebanon. Lama and Fouad are very much in love but he is a Christian and she is a Muslim. Their love is doomed because their society will not allow them to marry across the religious divide. Marita, a woman in her mid-forties, has never recovered from a forbidden love that blossomed during the Lebanese war. In Algeria, a hair saloon is one of the few social milieus where women can discuss their lives freely. Here we meet Lila, who was prevented from marrying the man she loved because his mother did not approve of her "Western" ways, and other customers whose lives have clashed with tradition. Part 4: Work and Money explores the hopes of men and women in Iraq, Palestine, and Syria, as embodied in the occupation of flying. Captain Hatem's dream was realized when he became a pilot for Iraqi Airlines. But now because of the sanctions against Iraq, the airline does not fly, nor does he. In Gaza, Miral is an illegal resident in her own country. Her only way out of Gaza is by working as an airline stewardess on short flights around the Middle East. Like so many Syrian young people, Ammar believes he has no future in his country. This film follows him through his final weeks in Damascus as he prepares to take a job in Dubai working for Gulf Air. Part 5: Home, or Maids in my Family focuses on one extraordinary young Moroccan woman's first-person story, in which she confronts her family and their servants about the relationships between them over the years, and what these relationships may reveal about Moroccan society and her own life. As the narrative develops, she embarks on a search to find the one maid who eventually declared her independence to marry and leave the family home. 64- Arabian Seafarers: In the Wake of Sinbad Sindbad the sailor was the legendary hero of a 10th-century Arabian seafarer's tale, but legends are usually embellished history; this program looks at the reality behind the tale, following the old sea route to East Africa, Sir Lanka, and India and showing how many traces of Arabic influence can still be found in these regions today. 65- Art Endangered: A Glimpse of a Dying Craft Hosted by African ethnologist and art historian, Rhoda Levison, the video focuses on the artwork (beadwork, pottery, and baskets) of the Zulu, Hambu, Herero, and Ndebele peoples of southern Africa. Contents: Basketry of the Zulu Basket weavers of Kwa-Zulu; The Bayei and Hambukushu Weavers of Ngamiland; Herero Dress; Zulu Beadwork and Ornamentation; Nesta Nala: Master Potter; and The Ornamentation and House Decoration of the Ndebele. 66- The Art of the Dogon Attempts to capture the beauty and power of Dogon art of Mali while placing it in context within Dogon beliefs and culture. 67- The Art of West African Strip-Woven Cloth This film explores the creative activities of the various artisans involved in textile production: spinners, dyers, weavers, sewers. In many areas of West Africa, fabric is woven in long narrow strips, cut in lengths, and sewn together to make rectangular cloths with striking geometric patterns. 68- Arts and Crafts in West Africa Shows how art and crafts in West Africa have developed in response to the need for domestic utensils, tools, clothing, and objects of religious nature. Craftsmen of today create goods from leather, cloth, metal, clays, gourds, and rattan. They reflect not only the artistic sense of the people, but the practical way in which they meet everyday needs with materials supplied by their environment. 69- Arusi ya Mariamu (The Marriage of Mariamu) Set in contemporary Tanzania, this video centers around the art and science of healing through traditional medicine. The film depicts the story of Mariamu, a woman afflicted with a mysterious illness who seeks medical assistance in a variety of forms in search of a cure. Throughout the course of her illness, Mariamu and those close to her find themselves in conflict with their traditional values. (In Swahili with English subtitles.) On same video: Sharing is Unity (q.v.). 70- Asante market women Examines the matrilineal and polygamous Ashanti society of Ghana through interviews with women who excerise complete authority in the wholesale produce market. The interviewees reveal the advantages and tribulations of their relationships, the practical problems they confront and the various solutions they embrace. (English narration with segments in Ashanti (Twi) with English subtitles.) 71- Asinamali = Nothing to Lose This play portrays the horrors of apartheid and life in prison in South Africa. In December 1985 during the state of emergency in South Africa a play was performed there which many whites found disturbing. Written, directed, and acted by blacks from the townships, the play is about the exploits of five men who end up in jail. Their stories reveal the feelings at the root of the violence in South Africa. 72- Assignment: Africa Profiles Africa and explores pertinent issues of global impact such as democracy, education, women's rights, and the economy. (In English and African languages with English subtitles.) 73- Assignment Africa: An Inside Story Special Edition This film includes case studies of how the American media neglects Africa, including its initial reluctance to cover the Ethiopian famine and the untold story of Zimbabwe's successes since independence. In addition, it includes footage from Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. A viewer's guide with added information and suggested study assignments accompanies the cassette. 74- Bab El-Oued City Bab El-Oued is a working class district of Algiers. A young worker commits an act which puts the entire district in turmoil. Deals with the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria. (In Arabic and French with English subtitles.) 75- Balloon Safari Joan and Alan Root examine the flora and fauna of Central Africa from their hot-air balloon. 76- Banking on Life and Debt Demonstrates how millions of children are sacrificed for the sake of financial stability. Traces the post-World War II change which led to the current world economic order. Examines the role of the World Bank. Viewers travel to Ghana, Brazil, and the Philippines for reports. 77. Baobab: Portrait of a Tree This film shows the teeming inter-dependent life of birds, insects, and mammals found in baobab trees rising out of African grasslands and semideserts from the Sudan to South Africa. 78- Battle of Adwa (1896) as Depicted in Traditional
Ethiopian Art: Changing Historical Perspective The Battle of Adwa was a notable event in the European scramble for Africa -- a resounding defeat of a colonial power by a then little-known African state. The battle was naturally remembered with pride by the Ethiopians, and was a perpetual source of interest and inspiration for the country's artists, whose paintings have been described as "Byzantine art in an African setting." 79- Battle of Algiers This film is a dramatization of the conflict between Algerian nationalists and French colonialists culminating in Algeria's independence in 1962. (French and Arabic dialogue with English subtitles.) 80- Becoming a Woman in Okriki Documenting a coming of age ritual in a village on the Niger Delta, this film offers an interesting profile of the complex balance between modern and traditional practices and values. The Iria rite consists of the ornamentation of young women's bodies with painting, public scrutiny and ritualistic fattening of their bodies, and the teaching of the responsibilities of womanhood. 81- Beggar of Soutilé This film presents a story from Ivory Coast that tells how the selfish villagers of Soutilé were turned to stone. Long ago, the people of Soutilé were known as the least hospitable people on earth. One day an old beggar came to town. Children taunted him and adults shut their doors in his face. Only Balou offered him something to eat. That is why the "Sacred Mask of Health and Life" allowed Balou and his family to escape the punishment that befell the entire village. 82- Behind the Mask Examination of some of the carved ceremonial masks of the Dogon of Mali, explaining how the artifacts are created and how they are used in the sacred rituals of the Dogon. The film was originally produced in 1975 by the BBC in association with Warner Brothers and is narrated by Richard Attenborough. 83- Best of South Africa Now Highlights from the three-year run of the Emmy Award winning television news magazine "South Africa Now," produced by Globalvision in association with Africa Fund. 84- Beyond Borders: Arab Feminists Talk About Their Lives In the Arab world, women are fighting a two-front war against repressive internal constraints and intrusive Western interference. In this program, a feminist delegation composed of author Nawal Saadawi and other renowned activists from the Middle East and North Africa gathers at the UN, on college campuses, and in church basements to speak out about deterioration of women's rights in the Arab states in an effort to heighten awareness of the Arab feminist struggle for equality and the effects of U.S. foreign policy on their efforts. The Bible and the Gun see Africa (Part 5) 85- Biko: Breaking the Silence This documentary profiles the life of Stephen Biko and the filming of the feature Cry Freedom. It includes interviews with author Donald Woods, filmmaker Richard Attenborough and representatives of various political organizations. Biko, a young medical student whose philosophy included a contagious racial pride and self-respect which the government feared, was martyred -- the 46th African to die in police custody. 86- Bishop Desmond Tutu: Apartheid in South Africa Introduces students to Bishop Tutu and his visions of
peace in South Africa. 87- Bitter Melons Portrayal of the difficulty of survival in the central Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, in a zone where game is scarce because waterholes are dry most of the year. A musician performs songs about animals, the land, and social life. It also includes traditional music, dances, and children's games. 88- Black and White in Color The idyllic life in a French-African settlement is rudely interrupted in 1915 by the news of war in Europe. The French gamely assemble a rag-tag army of African soldiers to try to capture a neighboring German settlement. The result is a classic farce whose comedy is enlivened by the antic clash of African versus European customs. (French dialogue, English subtitles.) 89- Black Athena Explores the debate around Prof. Martin Bernal's book, Black Athena, on the African origins of Greek culture. Leading classicists and Egyptologists discuss Bernal's thesis that 19th century scholars systematically denied the connections between Greece and the non-European cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean. 90- Black Jesus Based on actual incidents in the Congo, Woody Strode is a revolutionary leader betrayed by one of his followers, and unwittingly martyred by those in power. Throughout his interrogation and torture, the entire horror of the confrontation is reflected in his eyes. 91- Black Man's Land 1) White Man's Country Through old stills, buried newsreels and contemporary interviews, this film depicts the violence of colonial rule, white settlement, and African resistance in Kenya. 2) Mau Mau This video examines the myth and reality of Africa's first modern guerilla war following the state of emergency in Kenya declared by the British government in 1952. It features newsreel and previously inaccessible archive footage, as well as interviews with participants on both sides. 3) Kenyatta Archival and contemporary images create a portrait of a key figure in 20th century politics and a case study of nationalism as a political force in Africa. Kenyatta's political career encompassed more than 50 years of African history. 92- Black Power Kwame Nkrumah's desire to create a modern industrial utopia in West Africa led to the construction of the Akosombo Dam in Ghana, but the promise of science and technology was distorted by political corruption and greed. 93- Bloodlines and Bridges: the African Connection This video examines efforts of contemporary African-Americans to re-establish connections with their African heritage. It includes some of the genealogical research of Marian Crawford and African art dealer Walter Morgan featuring a former secretary for African affairs, a traditional African dance troupe, and a school where African-American children gain social consciousness by learning about their own culture. 94- Booknotes: Defending the Spirit: A Black Life in
America Randall Robinson talks about his book, Defending the Spirit: A Black Life in America, including his personal experiences with discrimination and his work in making U.S. foreign policymakers more aware of problems in Africa and the Caribbean. 95- Bopha Micah Mangena, a sergeant in South Africa's police force and an unquestioning supporter of the powers that be, finds his world violently torn apart when his son wakes up to the evils of the apartheid system, of which Micah is a part. 96- Bopha! = Arrest! Bopha! is a video that integrates drama, documentary and newsreel footage into a powerful story dealing with the complex struggle between the black police who enforce the laws of apartheid and blacks fighting to end it. Highlighted by the performance of "The Earth Players," a township theater group, this work is narrated by Sidney Poitier. 97- Boran Women This film describes how the availability of education and other aspects of modernization are changing Boran women's attitudes even as they maintain their traditional and influential roles in a herding culture. Born Musicians see Repercussions 98- Borom Sarret = The Wagoner This Sembène video tells the story of a cart-taxi driver who goes to the city to make a living, but out of sympathy with other poverty-stricken people, works for free and goes hungry himself. (In Wolof and French with English subtitles.) Botswana Safari see Capstick: Botswana Safari 99- Boulboul Effendi = Mr. Nightingale Comedy about two women who look alike and switch identities. One is a successful actress and the other a factory worker. (Arabic dialogue, English subtitles.) 100- Brazil: An Inconvenient History Few realize that Brazil was actually the largest participant in the slave trade in the New World. Forty percent of all slaves that survived the Atlantic crossing were destined for Brazil. At one time half of the population of Brazil were slaves. In 1888, it was the last country to abolish slavery officially. This production charts Brazil's history of slavery using original texts, letters, accounts and decrees, with commentary by historians, anthropologists, and others, who recount the effect of centuries of slavery on Brazil today. 101- Breaker Morant New York, 107 minutes A portrayal of the story of a controversial military court-martial set in the South African Boer War in 1901. The brutal death of a British captain incites British Lieutenant Harry Morant to pursue and attack a Boer camp, resulting in the execution of prisoners and the mysterious death of a missionary. A trial ensues during which the British/Boer conflict climaxes and the accused lieutenants receive a startling sentence. 102- Breaking Out This film examines how life has changed for Zimbabwean women since independence in 1980. Brer Rabbit stories see Juba 103- Buchi Emecheta Nigerian author, Buchi Emecheta discusses such topics as her experiences as a young mother, the position of black women in society, incest, the role of women in Nigeria, and living in Britain. 104- Building a Boat on the Niger The Bozo people on the Niger River in Mali construct a boat with great attention to such details as nailing and sealing. 105- Building a House on the Niger This film shows, without narration, men of the Bozo people of Mali building a thatched house on stilts. 106- Buma: African Sculpture Speaks Music and pictures of carved masks and statues are used to portray the life of the peoples of West and Central Africa and to reflect their fundamental fears and emotions. 107- Bushmen of the Kalahari A study of a society of nomadic hunters in Botswana. Shows their skills and wisdom, and speculates on their future in the modern world. 108- Business as Usual Shows the successful functioning of businesses owned and operated by the handicapped. Focuses on Deeds Industry in Jamaica, as well as producing and manufacturing companies in Kenya, the Philippines, and Nova Scotia. 109- Ça Twiste à Poponguine
(Rocking Popenguine) This African comedy from Senegal is a bitter-sweet portrait of the 1960s, the decade when any dream seemed possible, especially for the young. The prominent socio-cultural themes include "coming of age," "tradition," and "modernity." (In French with English subtitles.) 110- Camp de Thiaroye A powerful, fact-based drama by Sembène which, like Emitai, deals with the dilemma of African troops in the French army at the end of World War II -- a turning point in African history when the colonial myth of white superiority began to collapse and an African consciousness emerged. The story opens with repatriated Senegalese infantrymen. (In French and Wolof with English subtitles.) 111- Can Primitive People Survive? The film examines the different responses of "primitive" cultures to the modern industrial world by contrasting the traditional way of life of the "pygmies" with that of the Eskimo. 112- Cape Town An independent traveller's guide to Cape Town, South Africa. 113- Capstick: Botswana Safari Adventurer, author and former professional hunter Peter Capstick leads a safari to three sections of Botswana, and along the way gives advice on such things as what rifles to take, hunting strategies, what a safari camp is like, etc. 114- Capstick: Hunting the Cape Buffalo Adventurer, author and former professional hunter Peter Capstick shows what it is like to track herd after herd of cape buffalo in the limited visibility of the heavy mopane scrub and terminalia of the Chobe region of northern Botswana. One shot rarely takes down the cape buffalo before the tracking begins. If you wound a cape buffalo and he sees you, the inevitable result is quite simple -- either you will kill him or he will kill you. Caravans of Gold see Africa: The Story of a Continent Caribbean Crucible see Repercussions 115- Casablanca Santa Monica, CA, 146 minutes Santa Monica, CA, 103 minutes Burbank, CA, 103 minutes This classic drama is the story of the struggle between diverse individuals who have sought refuge in Casablanca after fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) and her fugitive husband, a leader of Europe's underground, must obtain visas to guarantee their transit to America. Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa's former lover, becomes an accomplice in the endeavor to assure their safe departure. 116- Cat Hunting in Tanzania Filmed in the Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania) in 1984. Ken Wilson hunts leopard and lion and Dave Harshbager hunts leopard with professional hunter, Luke Samaras. 117- Ceddo An historical epic set loosely in the 19th century, this Sembène film examines the confrontation between opposing forces in the face of Muslim expansion in Africa. (In Wolof and French with English subtitles.) 118- Chain of Tears This video illustrates the lasting psychological damage inflicted on child victims of the apartheid regime in Mozambique, Angola, and South Africa. (In English and Portuguese with English subtitles.) 119- Chantal's Choice This social documentary reflects on issues of growing up in different cultures, depicting the story of a young African girl who decides to become educated and as a result encounters an unexpected dilemma. Produced in collaboration with students in Burkina Faso. (In French and Moré with English subtitles.) 120- Chef! [Chief] In Chef!, producer Jean-Marie Teno locates the roots of Africa's authoritarian regimes in the patriarchal family, reinforced by traditional kingship and the colonial experience. Teno insists that this film was not planned but imposed itself on him during a visit to his ancestral village, Bandjoun, in the Ghomala-speaking region of Western Cameroon. He had gone to film dances dedicating a monument to King Kamga Joseph II, the filmmakers' great-granduncle, but the ceremony soon turned into a celebration of one-man rule, in particular that of Cameroon's President Paul Biya. (In French, with English subtitles.) 121- A Child's Century of War From the perspective of children, A Child's Century of War takes the viewer on a journey through the past century, examining the way in which modern wars have increasingly threatened and targeted children. 122- Chinua Achebe Bill Moyers interviews Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe who discusses the West's often inaccurate portrayal of Africa and how it is the African story teller's obligation to be the collective memory of the African people. 123- A Chip of Glass Ruby This is a study of the tensions engendered in an Indian family living in South Africa when the wife is arrested for protesting discriminatory laws. Based on a story by Nadine Gordimer. 124- Chocolat A young woman returns to Cameroon to trace her past. Soon the sights, sounds, and smells sweep her back to her childhood and memories of the people who populated her youth. (French with English and Spanish subtitles.) 125- Chopi Music of Mozambique; Banguza Timbil Two short documentaries depicting performances of the timbila (marimba) music of the Chopi people who live in the village of Banguza in the province of Zavala in Mozambique. The procedures and techniques employed in making the musical instruments are shown in detail and the stories of the dances performed to the music are explained. 126- The Chopi Timbila Dance African music specialist Andrew Tracey, composer Venacio Mbande, and film-maker Gei Zantzinger collaborate to explain the basic elements of the xylophone orchestras of the Chopi of Mozambique. The tuned pitches of the various instruments, the cyclical melody form, and the means of conducting and organizing the orchestra are among topics covered. The accompanying dance's relationship to music is discussed. The words of the song are translated throughout the film. (English narration.) 127- Chronicle of a Genocide Foretold Part one focuses on the Kibuye and Bugesera regions of Rwanda as survivors return to pmassacre sites. Part two concentrates on the largest massacre in Kigali and why the international community abandoned the Tutsis of Rwanda. Part three examines what happened after the massacres as the Hutus faced human rights abuses at the hands of a new government largely made up of Tutsi extremists. 128- Chronicle of a Savanna Marriage: A Film For fifteen years, the filmmaker has monitored Nayiani's life, a Masai on the savanna of southern Kenya. Starting when she was fourteen and promised in marriage, through the years of marriage and taking other wives, he shows the life and culture of the Masai. (In Swedish and African language with English subtitles.) 129-Chronicle of the Smoldering Years =
Waq¯a'i` sanaw¯at al-djamr (Chronicle of the Years of
Ember) Mohammed Lakdar-Hamina's epic feature follows one family's struggles from 1939 to 1954 as revolutionary consciousness began to define Algeria. The central character is a poor peasant who faces the hardships of colonialism and serves with the French in World War II before joining up with the Algerian resistance movement. Convincing performances and fine historical detail. (In Arabic with English subtitles.) 130- City Lovers, Country Lovers: The Gordimer Stories In City Lovers, a middle-aged white geologist and a younger, light-skinned black cashier develop an intimate relationship. In Country Lovers, a young white boy and a black girl grow up together and become lovers. In both stories, the lovers are made to suffer the legal consequences of their violation of the Immorality Act, the South African law which forbids sexual and social relationships between the races. Based on stories by Nadine Gordimer. 131- Clando = Clandestine Sobgui, a former computer programmer, drives a "clando" cab in the streets of Douala, Cameroon. He is clandestine, not just because his cab is unlicensed, but because he is hiding from his past. When a radical political group involves him in the revenge slaying of an informer, Sobgui knows that it is time to get out of Douala. He gets his chance when he is asked to find a wealthy villager's son in Germany. The film represents a dilemma facing educated Africans: whether to work to change the autocratic regimes at home or to seek their fortunes abroad. (In French with English subtitles.) 132- Classified People This documentary portrays a South African family divided by the cruel absurdity of racial classification. It becomes apparent at a family gathering that racial prejudice has undermined familial ties. The New York Times called it "a superior documentary, whose charm does not dilute its political message." 133- The Closed Doors = Al Abwab al Moghlak = Les portes
fermée The Closed Doors touches on several taboos in contemporaty Egyptian society, examining their social and political implications. Set during the Gulf War, it tells the story of Mohamad, a highly impressionable young man who embraces fundamentalist ideas as a way of dealing with the confusion of adolescence and sexual awakening. This powerful first feature by one of Egypt's most promising directors tackles complex themes like oppression, virtue, the love ideal, and violence in an uncompromising way. (Arabic with English subtitles.) 134- Colonialism: A Case Study, Namibia The film traces the tragic history of the Namibian people from the harsh German colonial era to the recent attempts to achieve independence from South Africa. 135- Come Back, Africa This film, shot secretly in South Africa to reveal the oppression inherent in living under apartheid, tells the story of a family forced by famine to leave the back country to work in the mines near Johannesburg. The film features scenes of "life" in Sophiatown. It includes footage of men performing a circle dance to wind instruments and street musicians performing penny whistle and guitar music. "Featuring the people of Johannesburg." Miriam Makeba sings two songs. 136- Communications: The Printed Word Traces the history of printing from the beginning of papermaking in Egypt and examines the major advancements in the art of printing. 137- Le Complot After DeGaulle granted Algeria its independence, millions opposed him. A group of disenchanted Army officers planned a daring jailbreak of their imprisoned leader leading to an explosive three-way cat-and-mouse game. (French with English subtitles.) 138- The Continent of Africa This film covers the four major regions of Africa -- dry north, forests of the west, industrial south, and highlands of the east. It reveals differences in landforms and climate and shows the African people and their diversified ways of life. 139- Cotton Growing and Spinning Shows methods of growing, rolling, and spinning cotton among the Dogon people of the Niger River. 140- Covered: The Hejab in Cairo, Egypt This absorbing documentary offers a rare opportunity to examine the restoration of veiling in modern-day Egypt and the reasons for its pervasiveness through the eyes of women affected by this custom. In unique interviews with women of different ages and backgrounds, Covered reveals that Islamic tradition, religious fundamentalism, and growing nationalism are not solely responsible for decisions to wear the hejab (head scarf). As timely as it is compelling, the film shows how complex causes account for a phenomenon that is poorly understood outside the Muslim world. (In English with parts in Arabic with English subtitles.) 141- Cows of Dolo Ken Paye: Resolving Conflicts among
the Kpelle Documents the coexistence of traditional life patterns and Western adaptations in the Liberian village of Fokwele. 142- Cry Freedom This feature film tells the story of black activist Stephen Biko and white newspaper editor Donald Woods, played by Denzel Washington and Kevin Kline. 143- Cry Freetown Award-winning cameraman Sorious Samura returns to Sierra Leone to expose the horror of his country's civil war. In January 1999, the rebel forces attacked Freetown, the capital, killing thousands of civilians. Cuba and Angola, see Respuesta a la escalada sudafricana 144- The Curse of King Tut Explores the facts and legends behind the deadly curse of King Tut. 145- The Cutting Edge of Progress Filmed in Zimbabwe, the program explores the impact on the Tonga people of the construction of the Kariba Dam and the events in its aftermath. 146- Dagbamba Praise Name Dance Studio performances by Abubakari Lunna of West African "talking drum" music and dancing. 147- Dakan This is probably the first feature film on homosexuality from sub-Saharan Africa. It deals with the "coming out" of two men in love and the severe social consequences of this for them. (In French and Malinké with English subtitles.) 148- The Dance of the Spirits African masks seen as museum pieces do not convey the power and beauty that they do in their indigenous environments. This film shows African masks from the country of Burkina Faso in West Africa in their proper context, the ritual dances of the people of this region. (Created by Christopher Roy and the School of Art and Art History, University of Iowa.) 149- Dancing Probes the traditions of dance in communities around the world -- from the often misunderstood waltz to the eloquent gestures of an Asante court dancer in Ghana, and from the latest hip-hop in Morocco to a ballet class in Russia and a modern dance rehearsal in New York. 150- The Dancing Lion: An African Folktale, with an
Introduction to the Cross Rhythms of African Music Discusses African rhythms and demonstrates how each of the twelve beats sounds. Illustrates the role of music in African storytelling by having children clap and chant responses as musicologist Andrew Tracy relates a tale of a dancing lion. 151- Death on the Nile: Struggle for Peace and the
Assassination of Anwar Sadat This documentary tells the story of former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat who turned his back on the history and wishes of the nation he led to begin the struggle for peace in the Middle East, losing his life in the process. 152- The Debt Crisis: An African Dilemma Examination of the impact debt has had on Zambia and the policy decisions its government must make presenting an example of one African nation's efforts to adapt to the ever-changing international economy. 153- Debt Crisis: New Perspectives Most developing countries, having borrowed heavily in the 1970s, find that they are still in debt. This film gives the perspective of ministers of finance, the directors of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, and others. They blame the problem on industrial nations and large export markets which do not consider the structural dilemmas inherited from colonization which arose from economic and political policies set during those periods. 154- The Debt Police Part 29 of a series on how the globalized world economy affects ordinary people. Uganda has recently benefitted from a debt relief initiative, but in a country where corruption is rife, is this relief really going to reach the poor? This program is filmed in rural Uganda with the Uganda Debt Network, an NGO working to ensure that the aid does reach the poor to improve their lives, and reports on the thriving anti-corruption movement that has sprung up, with popular theater and campaigning school children. (In English and native languages with English voiceovers.) 155- Decolonization (About the United Nations) This video follows the progress of decolonization since 1945, focusing on the United Nations' pivotal role in bringing independence to colonized peoples. 156- Deep Hearts This film is an ethnographic portrayal of the Bororo people of Niger, showing an annual ritual dance, which symbolizes their beliefs about containing and controlling their feelings of love. Defending the Spirit see Booknotes 157- Delta Force A documentary made before the judicial murder of the Nigerian writer and human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa in November 1995, Delta Force tells the story of the non-violent efforts of the Ogoni people to halt 30 years of environmental damage, suffering, and inequality on the Niger Delta. Delta Force opens with the arrest of Saro-Wiwa and the subsequent implementation of "Operation Restore" in Ogoniland -- the military campaign of terror waged against the Ogoni people in a attempt to suppress their environmental campaign against oil drilling by Shell International. It also includes interview excerpts with Ken Wiwa, son of Ken Saro-Wiwa. (Dialogue in Engish and a Nigerian language with English subtitles.) 158- Desert Caravan Relates the adventures of a twelve-year old nomad on his first journey with a camel caravan across the Sahara Desert showing a way of life that is difficult in an exotic yet hostile environment. 159- Desert Nomads: French Morocco The film portrays the life of Moroccan nomads, shows their home life, trading activities, and their dependence on the camel. 160- Le Destin When a disciple of 12th-century philosopher Averroes is burned at the stake for heresy, his young son Joseph journeys to Andalusia to study with his father's mentor. There he joins Averroes' disciples uniting against an evil sheik intent upon destroying the philosopher's work. (In Arabic with English subtitles.) 161- Destination -- Cameroon Describes daily life in Cameroon as experienced by Peace Corps volunteers who live and work there. 162- Destination -- Lesotho Describes daily life in Lesotho as experienced by Peace Corps volunteers who live and work there. 163- Destination -- Senegal Describes daily life in Senegal as experienced by Peace Corps volunteers who live and work there. Developing world see Breaking Out; Cutting Edge of Progress; Gender Matters; Mozambique Under Attack; Packaging Culture; The Poverty Complex 164- Diamonds and Rust On the trawler The Spirit of Namibia, moored off the coast of Namibia, diamond mining goes on around the clock. The supply of the coveted little diamonds on the ocean floor seems endless, but their extraction is muddied by politics and fraught with racial tension. Directors Adi Barash and Ruthie Shatz received permission to film everyday life on The Spirit of Namibia from diamond exporter De Beers, but the result -- which shows fraying tempers, racist attitudes, a deteriorating vessel and front office indifference -- hardly flatters the company. (Mostly in English, with some Hebrew and Spanish; all dialogue is subtitled in English.) Different but Equal see Africa: The Story of a Continent 165- Dignity: African Women in Crisis Produced for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the message of this video is that African women bear the brunt of every crisis but that their dignity remains. The video shows the resilience of African women in the face of tragedies, such as the death of loved ones, rape, and lack of food for their families. Also discussed is how the UNIFEM/AFWIC program has helped women to learn new skills in agriculture, construction, and trade. Disappearing World Series see Asante Market Women; In Search of Cool Ground; The Kwegu; Masai Manhood; Masai Women; Mende; Witchcraft Among the Azande; Wodaabe 166- The Discarded People The film examines the damage done to black and colored people by apartheid policies of the South African government. It focuses on the policy of deportation to homelands and the impoverished conditions in these regions. 167- Discovering the Music of Africa Describes music and rhythms of Africa, especially Ghana, and how they are used both as music and means of communication. Demonstrates the complex rhythmic music of the bells, rattles, and drums; shows several traditional dances. 168- Disillusion Disillusion takes us on a journey through the gambit of the social, the psychological, and the political spectrum of an African young man who comes to America to further his education. He runs into many obstacles which include: an educational system that looks down on him, frustrating job situations, social acceptance by the African-American community, and a relationship with an African-American woman. It is through these ordeals (disillusionment) that he gains a new sense of self-consciousness. 169- Dôlè The action takes place in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. This is where Mougler and his friends Baby Lee, Joker, Akson, and Bezingo, four fifteen-year-old boys, live. These boys have to fend for themselves, except for Mougler who lives with Maradou, his mother. The gang is tired of thieving and is full of dreams of more ambitious jobs. The opportunity is given to them with the extremely popular betting kiosks in Dôlè. (In French with English subtitles.) 170- A Door to the Sky = Bab Al-Sama Maftou Nadia, a young Moroccan émigré, returns from Paris to Fez to visit her dying father. At his funeral, she is overcome by the voice of Karina chanting the Koran. A powerful friendship develops between the two women as they decide to turn the father's palace into a Muslim women's shelter. This is a Sufi tale told in a metaphoric language. It is also the first North African film to address social and economic changes proposed by a spiritual Moslem woman on a quest to preserve her cultural and religious identity. (Arabic with English subtitles.) 171- Down to Earth The World Summit on Sustainable Development. Episode 1: Food; Episode 2: Energy; Episode 3: Water; Episode 4: The World Summit. 172- The Drilling Fields A documentary by unnamed Nigerians about environmental pollution by Shell Oil in Nigeria, in particular the land of the Ogoni people. It is also about the repression of the people by the military government. Ken Saro-Wiwa is shown as one of the leaders helping the people in peaceful demonstrations against the government. Drums of Dagbon see Repercussions 173- The Earth that Feeds Us Discusses Africa's progress in dealing with the problems of soil erosion and deforestation. However, environmental solutions have presented new economic problems. Since many African industries revolve around agriculture and deforestation, a balance is necessary to achieve environmental and economic conditions. 174- East Africa Tropical Highlands The film portrays geographical features and developing industry and agriculture. It discusses the importance of railroads, the use of park preserves, and the need for increased education. 175- East African Instruments (parts 1 & 2) Philip Faini, professor of music, and other musicians demonstrate various East African instruments, such as maracas, box rattles, and different kinds of drums. Next Faini explains the complexity of an African xylophone played by three people. Then the band puts it all together in dance music from Uganda. In part 2, Special guest Father Charles Lwanga leads the band members in singing and clapping, an essential part of African music, while they play. 176- Ebola, the Plague Fighters An investigation into the deadly Ebola virus and the 1995 outbreak of the disease in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo. 177- Echo of the Elephants Follows a family of African elephants led by their matriarch, Echo, whose newest calf, Ely, was born unable to walk. Set in Kenya's Amboseli National Park where internationally recognized expert Cynthia Moss has been studying elephant life for over 20 years; the film chronicles 18 dramatic months in the lives of Echo and her family. 178- Ecology of an African River: the Mwaleshi This film shows the many forms of life which live in and along an unspoiled river in central Africa and explores their relationships to each other and to the river which supports them all. 179- The Economy of Africa This film traces the expanding African economy from its status in colonial days through its development in newly independent countries. It points out the problems facing these new nations as they struggle for economic well-being. 180- Egun Gun Performance, Aug. 1990 Performance in Osun, Nigeria. 181- Egypt: A Gift to Civilization A video trip from ancient dynasties to modern democracy in Egypt, lavishly illustrating the history of Egypt's culture, rulers, and conflicts from the first Pharaoh to the present day. 182- Egypt During the Golden Age This historical summary, written and produced by Legrand H. Clegg II, focuses on black history and culture in the Egyptian kingdom. It answers frequently asked questions such as: Who were the first Egyptians? Who really built the pyramids? What pharaoh ruled Egypt for 94 years? The film is accompanied by an educational pamphlet. Egypt, 5000 Years Fascination see Mysterious Egypt 183- Egypt: Quest for Eternity Host E. G. Marshall looks at the ancient Egyptians who spent their whole lifetime preparing for life after death. Shows how the monuments and temples they left behind celebrate the power and mystery of their civilization. Highlights the works of Ramses. 184- Egypt: Quest for Immortality With the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamen, the world was provided with details of the ancient civilization of Egypt. In the land of the pharaohs a culture existed that believed in eternal life for all, from farmer to aristocrat. Archaeologists are discovering the mysteries of the ancients, from preparing a mummy for burial to the technology necessary to construct enormous stone buildings. 185- Egypt: The Habit of Civilization This series explores the influence of ancient culture on our lives today, tracing how institutions that arose with urban civilization 5,000 years ago, such as organized religion, bureaucratic government, and international trade are still affecting the political and cultural mindset of many parts of the world today. Part 4 covers Egypt. Egypt Uncovered see Mummies, into the Afterlife 186- Elephants and Hippos in Africa Describes the physical characteristics, food supply, and methods of defense of the elephant and hippopotamus families. 187- Emitaï This Sembène film depicts the clash between French colonialists and the Diola people in the closing days of World War II. It includes the history and myths of this Senegalese people. (In Diola and French with English subtitles.) 188- Enkis |
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