2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Eyes Eyes on on on the the Prize Prize II II #6: #6: A A A Nation Nation of of Law? Law? (1968 (1968 - 1971)
1971)
By the late 1960s, the anger in poorer urban areas over charges of police brutality was smoldering. In
Chicago, Fred Hampton formed a Black Panther Party chapter which grew and so did police surveillance.
60 min. color/B&W
Eyes Eyes on on the the Prize Prize II II #7: #7: Back Back to to the the Movement
Movement
The series concludes with an examination of two cities - one southern, one northern. In Miami, viewers
witness the destruction of Overtown, a once-thriving community, as it was ravaged by urban renewal and
the construction of an interstate highway.
60 min. color/B&W
Eyes Eyes on on the the Prize Prize II II #8: #8: The The Keys Keys to to the the Kingdom Kingdom (1974 (1974 - 1980)
1980)
This show examines the relationship between law and popular struggle as it chronicles efforts to inject
substance into promises of equality.
60 min. color/B&W
Ezra Ezra Pound
Pound
An American poet, who died in 1972 was the most controversial literary giant of the 20th Century.
Annenberg Project.
60 min. color
Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous Fords Fords of of of the the the Fifties
Fifties
The 1950's represent a high point in automotive styling. Details in design created cars as artwork, with
sweeping tail fins and huge rounded chrome bumpers. Take a trip through one of the most exciting
decades in automotive history.
60 min. color
Faces Faces of of of Japan: Japan: A A Reporter's Reporter's Story Story
Story
Toshiyuki Takahashi is a senior reporter for Japan's largest newspaper. In a culture that values
consensus above all else, he finds his coverage is governed by strict rules.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of of Japan: Japan: An An Uncertain Uncertain Harvest
Harvest
As the demand for rice diminishes, the self sufficient rice farmer is a thing of the past. Government
subsidies help keep them afloat, but usually they must find outside work to survive.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Behind Behind the the Camera
Camera
Although Japanese directors and stars become celebrities at home and abroad, it is the assistant film
directors who are often the unsung heroes of the set. But without the prestige of performers or directors,
they inhabit a place in the social world.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Cram Cram School
School
In Japan, cram schools are an essential part of an intensively competitive educational system.
50 min. color
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