2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Littlest Littlest Outlaw
Outlaw
Determined to save a magnigicent but abused stallion, Pablito, a peasant boy, steals the beautiful
animal. From a harrowing encounter with armed banditos to a tense confrontation in the perilous
confines of a bullring, the two runaways find danger at every turn.
73 min. color
Living Living Islam Islam Islam #1: #1: Foundations
Foundations
The essentials of Islam are introduced and illustrated by a visit to a living saint in the dunes fo timbuktu.
Across the worl, Muslims learn to balance din (religion) and dunya (life).
50 min. color
Living Living Islam Islam #2: #2: Challenge Challenge of of the the Past
Past
The three major empires' greatness and subsequent decline explain many differences in Muslim thinking
today. The Ottomans were confronted by Europe and Christianity, accounting for the "western" approach
of many Turkish Muslims, the Mughals achieved a synthesis with Hinduism that produced such beauty as
the Taj Mahal, while the Saffavid dynasty was characterized by the Shi'a/Sunni split which is still acted out
in Southern Iran in the Taziya pageants.
50 min. color
Living Living Islam Islam #3: #3: Struggling Struggling With With Modernity
Modernity
The West often associates Islam with technological backwardness, religious intolerance and a savage
penal code. Is this justified? This program looks at the tensions within Islamic states as they attempt to
make their laws and practices compatible with the Twenty-first Century.
50 min. color
Living Living Living Islam Islam #4: #4: Paradise Paradise Lies Lies at at the the Feet Feet of of the the Mother Mother
Mother
The role of the family is a key element in Islamic life. The video explores the position of women under a
shari'a law in Egypt and Iran and asks how much is laid down by the faith and how much is added by the
confines of local or tribal custom. In Indonesia, the world's largest muslim nation, women are seen in
jeans and short skirts working alongside those jilbab.
50 min. color
Living Living Islam Islam #5: #5: Among Among the the the Non Non-Believers
Non Non Believers
This program asks whether Muslims suffer particular discrimination or difficulties compared to other
minorities. Does life in a secular society compromise their faith?
50 min. color
Living Living Living Islam Islam #6: #6: Last Last Last Crusade
Crusade
As many nations both West and East, from Algeria to Malaysia, face an Islamic revival, this program looks
at the revolutionary and reforming spirit of Muslims. Why is a need for change sweeping through Muslim
societies? What kind of change do the radicals want? Do they wish to achieve it by peace or violence?
50 min. color
Living Living Language: Language: French
French
This program, geared especially towards travellers, uses dramatic scenes to depict real life situations -
hotel, airport, stor, restaurant, etc. These scenes are followed by exercises for mastering the scene
77 min. color
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