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18 Lustros de la vida en México en este siglo Part I Y cuando el cine llego 1900-‐ 1904
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18 Lustros de la vida en México en este siglo Part II Los sueños perdidos 1905-‐ 1909
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An international group of artists are in Peru & Ecuador to support the rare Dry Forest with its many endemic birds, such as White-‐winged Guan and Amazilia Hummingbird. We not only watch them draw and paint, but also take a broad look at the Tumbes region, the scenery and the people from the reed boat fishermen to the cloud forest. 2004 English Carmen and Julio Siri are a middle-‐aged married couple. Their only child is Carmen's reason to live and she wishes the best for her. One day, the daughter confesses that she is pregnant but does not know which of her lovers is the father. This leads to various ridiculous situations while the Spanish with parents begin looking for a husband for their daughter. 1990 English subtitles In the future, wars will be fought over water. In the Mexican state of Morelos, this war has already begun. A documentary that contemplates Mexico’s destiny, 13 Peoples defending water, air and land tells the story of the struggle of Mexican indigenous people to preserve their natural resources and their cultural identity. Finalist in the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. Directed by Atahualpa Caldera Spanish with Sosa and Fernanda Robinson. filmed in Mexico. English subtitles En esta serie los personajes de nuestra historia son los actores principales. El argumento lo aporta nuestro pasado. Las imágenes recrean lo sucedido en México desde principios de siglo, a nuestros dÃ-‐as. Acción, añoranza, divertimiento, luchas sociales, polÃ-‐tica, deporte, violencia…La memoria rescata para el conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones. Cada lustro nos muestra, con imágenes preservadas por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, un pasaje de la historia de nuestro paÃ-‐s. Desfilan caudillos, artistas, glorias del deporte y del espectáculo, gobernantes, trabajadores…Es un paseo, a través de los años, por nuestra geografÃ-‐a, nuestra arquitectura, nuestro entorno social y nuestra cultura. Spanish En esta serie los personajes de nuestra historia son los actores principales. El argumento lo aporta nuestro pasado. Las imágenes recrean lo sucedido en México desde principios de siglo, a nuestros dÃ-‐as. Acción, añoranza, divertimiento, luchas sociales, polÃ-‐tica, deporte, violencia…La memoria rescata para el conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones. Cada lustro nos muestra, con imágenes preservadas por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, un pasaje de la historia de nuestro paÃ-‐s. Desfilan caudillos, artistas, glorias del deporte y del espectáculo, gobernantes, trabajadores…Es un paseo, a través de los años, por nuestra geografÃ-‐a, nuestra arquitectura, nuestro entorno social y nuestra cultura. La sociedad mexicana vive el séptimo perÃ-‐odo del General Porfirio DÃ-‐az como presidente. Spanish
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En esta serie los personajes de nuestra historia son los actores principales. El argumento lo aporta nuestro pasado. Las imágenes recrean lo sucedido en México desde principios de siglo, a nuestros dÃ-‐as. Acción, añoranza, divertimiento, luchas sociales, polÃ-‐tica, deporte, violencia…La memoria rescatada para el conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones. Cada lustro nos muestra, con imágenes preservadas por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, un pasaje de la historia de nuestro paÃ-‐s. Desfilan caudillos, artistas, glorias del deporte y del espectáculo, gobernantes, trabajadores…es un paseo, a través de los años, por nuestra geografÃ-‐a, nuestra arquitectura, nuestro entorno social y nuestra cultura. Inicio de la lucha armada revolucionaria. Spanish
10 Days to Paint the Forest
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100 Veces no Debo (I don't owe 100 times)
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13 Pueblos en defensa del agua el aire y la tierra (13 Peoples defending water air and land) Film
18 Lustros de la vida en México en este siglo Part III Y vino el remolino 1910-‐1914
18 Lustros de la vida en México en este siglo Part IV Se esta volviendo gobierno 1915-‐1919
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18 Lustros de la vida en México en este siglo Part V Vieja modernidad 1920-‐1924
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18 Lustros de la vida en México en este siglo Part VI:Se que es imposible 1925-‐ 1929
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En esta serie los personajes de nuestra historia son los actores principales. El argumento lo aporta nuestro pasado. Las imágenes recrean lo sucedido en México desde principios de siglo, a nuestros dÃ-‐as. Acción, añoranza, divertimiento, luchas sociales, polÃ-‐tica, deporte, violencia…La memoria rescatada para el conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones. Cada lustro nos muestra, con imágenes preservadas por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, un pasaje de la historia de nuestro paÃ-‐s. Desfilan caudillos, artistas, glorias del deporte y del espectáculo, gobernantes, trabajadores…es un paseo, a través de los años, por nuestra geografÃ-‐a, nuestra arquitectura, nuestro entorno social y nuestra cultura. La Revolución Mexicana se baja del caballo. Spanish En esta serie los personajes de nuestra historia son los actores principales. El argumento lo aporta nuestro pasado. Las imágenes recrean lo sucedido en México desde principios de siglo, a nuestros dÃ-‐as. Acción añoranza, divertimiento, luchas sociales, polÃ-‐tica, deporte, violencia… La memoria rescatada para el conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones. Cada lustro nos muestra, con imágenes preservadas por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, un pasaje de la historia de nuestro paÃ-‐s. Desfilan caudillos, artistas, glorias del deporte y del espectáculo, gobernantes, trabajadores…Es un paseo, a través de los años, por nuestra geografÃ-‐a, nuestra arquitectura, nuestro entorno social y nuestra cultura. Los hombres de Agua Prieta toman el poder para sentar las bases del México moderno. Spanish En esta serie los personajes de nuestra historia son los actores principales. El argumento lo aporta nuestro pasado. Las imágenes recrean lo sucedido en México desde principios de siglo, a nuestros dÃ-‐as. Acción añoranza, divertimiento, luchas sociales, polÃ-‐tica, deporte, violencia… La memoria rescatada para el conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones. Cada lustro nos muestra, con imágenes preservadas por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, un pasaje de la historia de nuestro paÃ-‐s. Desfilan caudillos, artistas, glorias del deporte y del espectáculo, gobernantes, trabajadores…Es un paseo, a través de los años, por nuestra geografÃ-‐a, nuestra arquitectura, nuestro entorno social y nuestra cultura. La Revolución se consolida como gobierno y muchas otras cosas que dejaron huella. Spanish
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1932: Scar of the Memory
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2 Filhos de Francisco
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20th Century Latin American Art
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20th Century Medicine Man/Fight for Survival
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20th Century with Mike Wallace The U.S. in Latin America: Yankee Go Home
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90 Miles
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?Que arriesgamos? Los bosques tropicales de america latina
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A Casa de Alice (Alice's House)
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A Coloring book of Incas, Aztecs, and Mayas and other Precolumbian Peoples
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A Conversation with Dr. Carroll Behrhorst
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A Cor do Seu Destino
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January 22, 1932. An unprecedented peasant uprising erupts in western El Salvador, as a group of Ladino and indigenous peasants cut army supply lines, attack a military garrison, and take control over several towns. Retribution is swift. After three days, the army and militias move in and, in some villages, slaughter all males over age 12. Elsewhere, they summarily execute anyone suspected of having a link to the Communists. Over the next few weeks, 10,000 people are massacred. In SCARS OF MEMORY survivors share their memories, many for the first time. English 47 minutes A 2005 Brazilian drama film about the lives of the musicians Zezé Di Portuguese with Camargo & Luciano, directed by Breno Silveira. English subtitles 129 minutes 25 slides of works by sixteen artists including Rufino Tamayo, Fernando Botero, Frida Kahlo, and Wifredo Lam, along with an essay in English providing biographical information about the artists and descriptions of their works. English 25 slides Venture deep into the Amazon jungles on the trail of medicinal plants, and see how these fast-‐disappearing species may hold the cure to cancer or AIDS! In the jungles of the Amazon, a lone botanist races against the destruction of the great rainforest to discover medicinal plants before they are lost forever. 20th CENTURY MEDICINE MAN travels to some of the most remote locations on earth with Dr. Mark Plotkin, who lives among Brazil's Tiro Indians, studying their use of the jungle's healing plants. Go with Dr. Plotkin and a Tiro healer deep into the jungle to see where these plants live, and discover how some of Plotkin's most promising finds are tested by the National Cancer Institute as possible cures for cancer or AIDS. But if there is a magical cure in the Amazon jungle, will it be discovered in time, or will it fall prey to the logging that is toppling millions of acres of forest every year? As a special bonus, 20th CENTURY MEDICINE MAN examines a battle against extinction that seems to be a success. In FLIGHT FOR SURVIVAL, climb to the top of an 80-‐ foot tree to check on two bald eagle chicks, the latest reward in a decades-‐long fight to bring America's national symbol back from the brink. And meet Dr. James Grier, who details the remarkable turnaround of this majestic bird. English 50 minutes This report turns a critical eye toward three recent incidents, the invasions of Grenada and Panama and the occupation of Haiti, ordered by Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton respectively. In each case, the actions were justified as protecting American interests but were we ever really threatened, or were these incidents simply an example of America beating up on its neighbors? Extensive footage shows American forces in action, and foreign policy experts examine the stated goals and results of each episode. And hear from Dr. Robert A. Pastor, of Atlanta's Carter Center, who personally negotiated with Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega and Haitian dictator Raoul Cedras. English 50 min. 90 Miles recounts the strange twist of fate that took Juan Carlos Zaldivar, once a young loyalist of the Cuban Revolution, across one of the world's most treacherous stretches of water. It is a journey of a family in search for healing and understanding. Probing and thoughtful, Zaldivar uncovers the emotional distance opened in thousands of families by the Spanish and English 90 miles between the US and Cuba. with subtitles 53 minutes Study unit introduces students to the complexities of the rainforest and the issues surrounding its development and preservation. Includes 24 slides, resource list, and activities. Junior high. Time: 3-‐6 weeks. Please 129 pp./ 20 specify English or Spanish version when ordering. Spanish slides Alice is in her forties and works as a manicurist in a beauty salon. She lives in a neighborhood in the outskirts of Sao Paulo, sharing an apartment with her mother, Dona Jacira, her husband, Lindomar, a taxi-‐ driver, and their three sons, Lucas, Edinho, and Junior. At home, Dona Jacira takes care of the household chores. She washes, irons, cooks, and cleans, while listening to her favorite radio show. Carlinhos Abranches, the show's host, seems to alleviate the old woman's loneliness, who realizes she is gradually going blind. Lucas, the eldest son and a conservative young man by nature, is in the army and has ambitions of becoming a lieutenant, so that he can imitate the authoritarian behavior of his superiors. In his free time, he secretly makes extra money from the old men with whom he spends time together. Edinho, the middle son, is Dona Jacira's most affectionate grandson, but even she is not spared from his need and compulsion for a new pair of sneakers or a walkman. Junior, the youngest son, is the most fragile and closest to Alice. Lucas is his role model and like all adolescents, he is tormented by affection and his own sexual awakenings. After 20 years of marriage, neither Lindomar nor Alice expect much in the way of reconciliation. The taxi-‐driver saves his sexual impulses for the affairs that he maintains, with a preference for teenage girls. Alice pretends not to acknowledge her husband's infidelities. Enter Nilson, Alice's old boyfriend from adolescence. Alice sees in him the possibility to realize her romantic dreams, changing the course of her love life and finances. Once more she creates illusions that Portuguese with will lead her to nothing. English subtitles 92 minutes The Precolumbian civilizations had some masterly artists -‐-‐ this coloring book contains their finest artwork. There are ballplayers, dancers, calendars, counting devices and a pantheon of gods to be colored. Ages 9-‐12. English Interview with a public health specialist who established a unique community health clinic for the rural poor in Guatemala. Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. 1987. English 15 min. Typical youths from Brazil and Chile experience life, love, and troubles. Communicates an optimistic message of the love of life. "Youth is intelligent and beautiful, always." Directed by Jorge Duran. Starring Guilherme Fontes, Andrea Beltrao, Julia Lemmertz. Portuguese 100 min.
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A Day Without a Mexican
Film
A Defender of His People: The Legend of El Tepozteco
Film
A Different Place: The Intercultural Classroom
unit
A Estrela Sobe
Film
A Fala do Cacique (The Speech of the Chief)
Film
A Forgotten People: Afro Pacific People's Struggle
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A Grande Familia (Big Family)
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A Guerra dos Pelados A Guide to Mexican Poetry A History of Mexican Art Set 6. 16th Century Colonial Art A History of Mexican Art Set 7. 17th & 18th. Century. Colonial Architecture
Film book slide slide
A Journey to the Butterflies
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The California Dream becomes a hilarious nightmare when the Golden State's entire Latin American population mysteriously vanishes. For most, "the disappearance"forces the cracks in their private lives wide open, including TV news reporter Lila Rodriguez, the state's last remaining Hispanic, and Senator Steven Abercrombie III, who becomes governor pro tem despite his anti-‐immigrant stance. In ensuing panic, dubious experts pose some colorful theories: it's an alien abduction; an act of bioterrorism; "The Rapture" has begun and Latinos are God's chosen. 2004 English The Indian village of Tepoztlan, just south of Mexico City, is a major tourist destination and a site for second homes of wealthy Mexico City residents. In spite of these pressures, Tepoztlan has kept its special identity. The town's main tourist destination is the pyramid above the town, home of the god Tepoztecatl ("El Tepozteco" in Spanish). Though the locals, or "tepoztecos" are officially Christian, they say "When we are in trouble, we call on El Tepozteco, because he is our warrior spirit. But when it is time to go to heaven, we turn to the Almighty." In 1995, a multinational corporation announced a huge development, with a golf course, 700 luxury homes, an industrial park, and a shopping center. Rather than face this threat to their identity, the tepoztecos barricaded the town and fought the project to a standstill. At the forefront of this "Golf Club War" was El Tepozteco. Many say he personally led the defense of the barricades, even driving away a federal SWAT team. Certainly, his spirit, and his legend, served as a rallying cry for his people and helped them successfully defy the combined might of a multinational corporation and the Mexican state. The film also includes a bonus feature "The Language of the Seeds" (20 minutes). Every year, the market vendors of Tepoztlan create an amazing arch, made entirely of edible seeds, on the gateway to the parish church. Using the pictorial language of their Indian ancestors, each arch comments on the events of the year. These unique arches attract visitors from all over the world, and Spanish w/ English bring the people of Tepoztlan together as a community. subtitles This program is intended for use as a seminar for educators. It comes with an instructional guide for the seminar leader with key questions to raise during discussion following each of the two film programs. Part I is a docudrama depicting cultural conflicts in the classroom. Part II offers an analysis of the drama by an interdisciplinary team of experts. The discussion has four sections: Cultural Variation, Communication patterns, Learning Styles, and Toward Community. Intercultural Resource Corporation. 1994. Guide included. English Based on the novel by Marques Rebelo. Leniza Mayer reaches fame and fortune in her musical career, but success comes at a price which marks her for life. Directed by Bruno Barreto. Starring Betty Faria, Carlos Eduardo Do Labella, Odete Lara. Portuguese The documentary shows the Guarani-‐Mbyá village of Sapukai which is situated next to the dangerous 3 Brazilian nuclear power plants. The centerpiece of the film is a strong speech of the 94 year-‐old Guarani-‐ Mbyá chief, Vera Mirim. A film by Márcia Gomes de Oliveira Suchanek and Norbert G. Suchanek. Brazil 2007. 20 minutes. English subtitles. Submitted in the “feature film” category to the 2009 Latin American Portuguese with Environmental Media Festival. English subtitles The slide show presents the lives of Black people of Colombia and Ecuador's Pacific coast and their struggle to protect their homeland, the rainforest along the coastand their culture. The slide show and audio tape are produced by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), based on a series of presentations by Juan Garcia Salazar, Afro-‐ Ecuadorian activist, community organizer, historian, photographer, teacher and recorder of the oral traditions of Black people of the region. Juan Garcia is a leader of El Proceso, a binational effort of Black communities and organizations working for their territorial, cultural, social, economic and political rights. English 6 episodes of a Brazilian sitcom. The show centers on a typical lower-‐ middle class family living in Rio de Jainero. Portuguese Based on the novel The Generation of the Desert by Guido Vilmar Sassi. Recounts the events of the ''War of the Contestado'' in 1912-‐1916. Inspired by the ''monk'' Jose Maria, the peasants tried to lay a foundation for a millennial kingdom to be led by St. Sebastian and his enchanted army. Directed by Silvio Back. Starring Atila Iorio, Stenio Garcia, Jofre Soares. 90 min. Portuguese Irene Nicholson. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1968. English Guide included. English Guide included. English You are guided around the famed Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacan state, Mexico. There is discussion with the guides about some of the problems they face with details on the training involved. There is a tour of the sanctuary afterwards. English
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A Kid's Guide to Latino History features more than 50 hands-‐on activities, games, and crafts that explore the diversity of Latino culture and teach children about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Hispanic American history. Kids can: Fill Mexican cascarones for Easter; learn to dance the merengue from the Dominican Republic; write a short story using magical realism; build Afro-‐Cuban bongos; create a vejigante mask from Puerto Rico; make worry dolls; play loteria and learn a little Spanish.
A Kid's Guide to Latino History
Book
A Kiss to this Land
Film
A Little Bit of Paradise
book
A Little Bit of So Much Truth (Un Poquito de Tanta Verdad)
film
A Man, When He is a Man
Film
A New World is Born
Film
Did you know that the first immigrants to live in America were not the English settlers in Jamestown or the Pilgrims in Plymouth, but the Spanish? They built the first permanent American settlement in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565. The long and colorful history of Latinos in America comes alive through learning about the missions and early settlements in Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, and California; exploring the Santa Fe Trail; discovering how the Mexican-‐American War resulted in the Southwest becoming part of the United States; and seeing ow recent immigrants from Central and South America bring their heritage to cities like New York and Chicago. Latinos have transformed American culture and kids will be inspired by Latino authors, artists, athletes, activists, and others who have made signifiant contributions to American history. English 214 pages When quotas stemmed the flow of immigrants to the United States in the 1920s, Jews seeking respite were warmly welcomed by Mexico. While remaining attached to their roots, this diverse group— hailing from Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Arabic-‐speaking lands— embraced their new home’s vibrant colors, foods, language, and beauty. A KISS TO THIS LAND presents an oral history of seven fascinating individuals who arrived at Mexico’s shores in the early 20th century. Among them was a socialist idealist, a bride, and a Yiddish entertainer. In often poetic language, they talk about their unlikely decision to journey to an unknown destination and how they came to love that place, gradually building family and community while moving from youth to maturity. The documentary is enhanced by archival footage, still photographs, and an evocative soundtrack. Directed by Daniel Goldberg. 1995. Spanish w/ English subtitles 93 minutes Colorful photographic introduction to this nation of three small islands, which g ained i ndependence f rom B ritain i n 1 981. English 300 pp. In the summer of 2006, a non-‐violent, popular uprising exploded in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Some compared it to the Paris Commune, while others called it the first Latin American revolution of the 21st century. But it was the people’s use of the media that truly made history in Oaxaca. A Little Bit of So Much Truth captures the unprecedented phenomenon that emerged when tens of thousands of schoolteachers, housewives, indigenous communities, health workers, and students took over 14 radio stations and one TV station, using them to organize, mobilize, and ultimately defend their grassroots struggle for social, cultural, and economic justice. filmmaker Jill Freidberg had already spent three years in Oaxaca, Mexico, producing the award-‐winning documentary, Grain of Sand, when the 2006 uprising erupted. Her previous experience in Oaxaca gained her the necessary access to be on hand, with the camera, when 3,000 housewives staged a peaceful take-‐ over of the state television station, and when thousands of people responded to brutal paramilitary attacks by occupying 14 commercial radio stations, defending them with nightly barricades. Her telling of the story takes us into the hearts and homes of the people who put their lives on the line to give a voice to their struggle. Narrated with audio and film recordings from the broadcasts at the occupied media outlets, the film delivers a breath-‐taking, intimate account of a year that changed Mexico forever and raises important questions about the role of the media in the 21st century. Directed and produced by Jill Freidberg, Corrugated film. filmed in Mexico. Completed in July 2007. 1 hour, 32 Spanish with minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish. Subtitled in French, subtitles in French, German, Portuguese, and English. Submitted in the “people: indigenous German, communities” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Portuguese, and Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Feature GENRES: Alternative, English "Set in Costa Rica and touched with dark humor, this stylistically imaginative documentary illuminates the social climate and cultural traditions which nurture machismo and allow the domination of women to flourish in Latin America." Contains some very frank discussion, although no obscenities. High school teachers should preview before class presentation. Women Make Movies. 1982. Spanish w/ English subtitles Sixth film in the Spain in the New World series. Discusses the development of a new Spanish-‐American culture as a result of the Conquest. Focus on the 17th and 18th centuries and the continued presence of the Indian in a mestizo society. film for the Humanities. 1986. English
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A Night in Havana: Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba
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A Otro Nivel Intermediate Spanish
Unit
A paso de cojo
Film
A Peace Corps Mosaic
Film
A Pinata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
book
A Question of Conscience: The Murder of the Jesuit Priest in El Salvador
Film
A Shadow You Soon Will Be / Una Sombra Ya Pronto Ser
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A Skirt Full of Butterflies
Film
A Tour of a Mexican Food Store
Film
A Tour of the Prado
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A Tramp in the Darien
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A Veracruz con amor
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The indisputable founding father of "bebop," Dizzy Gillespie remains one of the most recognizable and popular figures in jazz history. During his heyday in the 1940s, Dizzy was one of the first American jazz musicians to incorporate the electrifying sound of Afro-‐Cuban rhythms into a big-‐ band setting. Forty years later, the legendary jazz trumpeter was invited to Cuba, the wellspring of his inspiration, to headline the Fifth International Jazz Festival in Havana. The journey, as documented in this star-‐studded film, was a spiritual and triumphal homecoming for the musical genius. Featuring outstanding performances with then-‐rising stars trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, among other celebrated Cuban musicians, director John Holland expertly offers a carefully fleshed-‐out portrait of a musician "whose robust musical ebullience is matched by an earthly sense of humor" (The New York Times). Among the film's performances, Dizzy delivers speed-‐of-‐light bop licks on his Afro-‐Latin and calypso tinged tunes "A Night in Tunisia" and "Manteca," and is candidly captured as he plays, scats, dances, and jokes, with a joy and exuberance that light up the stage. 1998 English 84 min. This program for intermediate Spanish courses is a communication-‐ oriented program that takes students to the next level in their language study through an emphasis on culture, skills and grammatical structures. An interactive CD-‐ROM, student handbook and instructors edition are Spanish with included. English subtitles During the Cristero Rebellion, a group of lame, poor Catholics, feeling neglected at not being called to war because of their disabilities, decide to form their own army. Directed by Luis Alcoriza. Starring Roberto Flaco Spanish w/ English Guzman, Carmen Salinas, Luis Manuel Pelayo. 1978. subtitles 120 min. This film discusses the geography, evironment and cultural issues that shape life in Africa and Latin America, as well as alternative approaches to problem solving and development in specific countries within these regions. English 117 min. "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has been a beloved carol for centuries. In this joyful new version, the traditional gifts have been replaced by Latin-‐flavored offerings with a tinge of magic. A secret amiga delivers presents to a little girl, filling the pages with brightly colored piñatas, burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons), and more. There are things to find and count and words in Spanish on every page, with pronunciations provided right in the pictures, and a glossary and music at the end of the book. Vivid, vibrantly colored illustrations help create a cheerful story, with a surprise at the end that will warm even the chilliest of hearts. Ages 4-‐8. Winner of the Américas book award from the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP). Written by Pat Mora, illustrated by Magally Morales. English and Spanish Copyright 2009. (Bilingual edition) 32 pp. In November of 1989, uniformed soldiers entered the Jesuit residence of El Salvador's Central American University and murdered six priests, their cook and her daughter; this act became a watershed in relations between El Salvador and the U.S. This film is a homage to the murdered priests as well as a study of the power of religious commitment and the fear and violence such commitment can generate. First Run Features. 1990. English 48 min. A nameless washed-‐up computer programmer walks off into the endless Spanish w/English pampas after the train he is on breaks down in the middle of nowhere. subtitles optional 105 min. Matriarchy?" "Tribe of Amazons?" That is what explorers and other outsiders romantically named the Zapotecs of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Oaxaca, Mexico. The Isthmus is a place where women run the economy, where cultural identity is of utmost importance, where "fat is beautiful" and where female ancestors displayed ingenuity and spunk in times of war and political resistance. Anthropologists call it a partnership society where one is first a human being, an individual and only second and incidentally a man or a woman. (It is a love poem to the Isthmus women.) We hear from five women whose stories are interlaced with scenes of work and the resplendent festivities, music, poetry and paintings of the region. They show how valuable economic independence, community, friendship, cultural pride and respect for "women's work" are in giving a woman self-‐esteem and a sense of purpose in life. They are also a testament to what that sense of dignity contributes to the well-‐being of society. Directed by Ellen Osborne and Maureen Gosling, Mexico, 1993. English subtitles 15 mins. Ethnic markets are a wonderful way to experience the rich culture and history of many countries. Travel with dynamic and engaging Chef Andrew Zimmerman on this food journey. Enjoy a regional tour of Mexico from chiles to vegetables. Teaching materials areincluded. Target audience: Grade 6-‐Adult. English 12 min. This film takes the viewer on a tour of European and Spanish paintings housed in Madrid's Prado Museum. Special emphasis is given to Titian, El Greco, Velasquez, Goya, Ribera, Zurbaran, and Murillo. film Associates. 1982. English 60 min. A North American writer observes ecological, economic, and social conditions while traveling by bus, boat, and foot through the Darien, a rainforest region in the gap between the two sections of the Pan-‐ American Highway in the Panama-‐Colombia border area. PBS film (Adventure series). 1989. English 60 min. The Hermanos Oliva from Veracruz play traditional songs of romance, including Solo Tu, Amargura, and 18 others. Spanish 46 min.
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A Woman's Place: Footprints of Sorrow
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A Woman's Place: The Alarm Rings Softly
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Abajo el telon
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Abejas en la casa
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ACERCA: Cultural Influence on the Contemporary Art of Mexico
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ACERCA: Latin American Colonial History
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ACERCA: Music and Dance in Latin America
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ACERCA: Politics in Latin America
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ACERCA: Race and Ethnicity in Latin America
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ACERCA: Religion in Latin America
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ACERCA: Teaching Trends in Latin American Literature
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ACERCA: The Rainforest: Important Latin American Resource
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ACERCA: U.S.-‐Latin American Relations
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ACERCA: Women in Latin America
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This program focuses on war widows in Guatemala. Today there are 45,000, mostly uneducated, women who lost their husbands as a result of decades of political violence, and who have been marginalized in Guatemalan society. But a group of them formed Conavigua (The Committee of Guatemalan Widows), which is fighting back, holding literacy classes and encouraging political participation. They are demanidng that their rights as indigenous women be recognized and that human rights violations are brought to an end. The film comes from the "A Woman's Place" series, six 10 min film produced for the UN Beijing Conference on Women, filmed entirely on location by women directors. Spanish w/ English Bullfrog film. www.bullfrogfilm.com. 1995. subtitles 10 min. Produced by Jel Productions with TVE International. This program deals with the links between drug taking and domestic violence. In the Caribbean, women subjected to violence from their partners as a result of substance abuse often felt they had no right to appeal to the law. Low self-‐esteem and the feeling that it was somehow their fault left them trapped in a cycle of dependency and guilt. But a new generation of women are using drama and reggae to focus attention on a once taboo subject. This is a part of the the series, "A Woman's Place," a series of six 10-‐min. film produced for the UN Beijing Conference on Women, filmed entirely on location by women directors. Bullfrog film, Spanish w/ English www.bullfrogfilm.com. 1995. subtitles 12 min. Starring Cantinflas. Comedy. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Also starring Christiane Martel, Beatriz Sabedra. 1954. 120 min. Black and White. Spanish 120 min. Spanish was never easier or more fun to learn than in this humorous presentation that teaches simple Spanish words. Spanish and English A guide for introducing students to the topic of contemporary art in Mexico. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of colonial history in Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of music and dance in Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of politics in Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the concepts of race and ethnicity in Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of religion in Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of Latin American literature. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the environment and rainforests of Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of U.S.-‐Latin American Relations. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English A guide for introducing students to the topic of gender in Latin America. The unit targets middle school -‐ high school level students and offers background information, maps, bibliographies, electronic and visual resources, classroom activities, and test/quizes. English
Ache Moyuba Orisha
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Adelante Mujeres!
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This film explores the Santeria religion which is unique to Cuba. Through interviews with two santeros, a priest and various devotees, the Spanish w/ English documentary explains some of the key concepts of Santeria. LAVA. 1990. subtitles 42 min. Spanning five centuries, this comprehensive film focuses exclusively on the history of Mexican-‐American/Chicana women from the Spanish invasion to the present. Suitable for young adult and college audiences. National Women's History Project. 1992. English 30 min.
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Spanish for Mastery film program in two parts. Spanish words and phrases are linked to authentic cultural referents. The film modules focus on cultural awareness and oral proficiency. Designed to accompany the Spanish for Mastery textbook, but is also useful independently. English
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Spanish for Mastery film program in two parts. Spanish words and phrases are linked to authentic cultural referents. The film modules focus on cultural awareness and oral proficiency. Designed to accompany the Spanish for Mastery textbook, but is also useful independently. English Distinguished anthropologist Ruth Behar returns to her native Cuba to profile the island's remaining Sephardic Jews and chronicle her family's immigration to the U.S> as Cuban-‐Jewish exiles. Highlighting themes of expulsion and departure, Behar seeks reconciliation with Cubans on the island in hopes of the possibility of return and renewal. The result is a bittersweet, lyrical, and often humorous portrait of modern-‐day Cuba Spanish with that few know exists today. English subtitles
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Adio Kerida (Goodbye Dear Love)
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Age of Revolutions
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This set musically traces the blending of different African peoples and the influence of their rhythms, styles and instrumentation in the Americas. An accompanying English-‐Spanish booklet provides history and background for each musical segment. Musica Traditional. 1992. Spanish 3 CDs From Latin America: Land of Diversity, this teaching unit gives a brief history of Africans in Latin America and outlines some of the lasting influences of this heritage in contemporary Lain American society. Includes vocabulary definitions and a brief reading assignment for students, as well as discussion questions and activity suggestions. Grades 9-‐12. CRC. 1990. English 10 slides Curriculum packet from a 1996 workshop on teaching Afro-‐Brazilian identity. English 26 pages : This documentary focuses on the Grupo Cultural AfroReggae, founded in 1993 in the Rio de Janeiro favela known as Vigário Geral after a police massacre that left 21 people dead. Carlos Diegues focuses on the historical, social – and specially human – aspects behind a Grupo Cultural AfroReggae’s show. Rafael Dragaud and Cacá Diegues spent weeks interviewing AfroReggae artists and people from various favelas. In addition to interviews with the group’s founder and several of its participants, the film features appearances by Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, as well as footage from a concert filmed in Rio’s Circo Voador. The result is a story of Rio de Janeiro’s violence told by those who literally “remained to tell the storyâ€. The film is about people who exposed artistically their scars and so were able to revert the favela’s stigma into charisma. –description from http://www.international.ucla.edu/lai/events/showevent.asp?eventid=5 Approximat 881 3 parts: Filme (Approximately 1 hour, 32 minutes), Show ely 3 hours (approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes), and Extra (approximately 6 minutes). Portuguese with and 8 Film Copyright 2006. some English minutes subtitles total Separated from her family, a young immigrant teenager tries to hold on to her identity. She must find a way to survive in the city of Los Angeles. As she gives away the necklace her grandfather gave her before she departed, she finds someone to help her in this new environment. Directed and produced by Florencia Krochik. Completed in January 2007. 6 minutes. Spanish and English with English subtitles. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Narrative Fiction, Short GENRES: Alternative, Family, Drama, Religious, Children Live Action, Coming of Age , Independent, Rejected, Urban, Reality, Silent film, Docu-‐Drama, Culture, Art NICHES: Spanish and English Hispanic, Jewish, Latino, Third World, Women, Senior/Aging, Student, with English Youth/Teen, Children, Mature/Adult subtitles 6 minutes Begins with the "militia diplomacy" of the American Revolution and ends with the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine. Highlights include Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic mission to Paris, early American concern with the rights of neutrality and freedom of the seas, the Louisiana Purchase, and the War of 1812. Zenger film. n.d. English 31 min. "We, the Environmental Agriculture Agents of Acre, are beginning to replant our indigenous land with plenty and happiness for all living beings." By combining traditional knowledge and new technologies, the Acre state training program of the forest indigenous agents bring a new consciousness of environmental management, inverting a process of damaging of natural resources in the indigenous reserves. 2003 w/ English subtitles 49 min The astonishing Klaus Kinski plays Don Lope de Aguirre, a brutal conquistador who leads his soldiers into the Amazon jungle in an obsessive quest for gold. The story is of the expedition's relentless degeneration into brutality and despair, but the movie is much more than its plot. Director Werner Herzog strove, whenever possible, to replicate the historical circumstances of the conquistadors, and the sheer human effort of traveling through the dense mountains and valleys of Brazil in armor creates a palpable sense of struggle and derangement. This sense of reality, combined with Kinski's intensely furious performance, makes Aguirre, the Wrath of God a riveting film. Directed German with by Werner Herzog, Germany/Peru, 1977, film. English subtitles 100 min. El Mercurio, the oldest newspaper in Chile, has been owned and operated since 1849 by the Edwards family. Its current owner, Agustín Edwards Eastman, has controlled the journal since 1956. The film follows journalism students from the University of Chile as they launch an investigation into the work of the newspaper, and its reporting of and role in their country’s political history, in particular around the election of Salvador Allende in 1970, the violent coup against him in 1973, and the subsequent seventeen years of the military regime. The film features archival footage, interviews with former editors, journalists and other staff members at El Mercurio, Pinochet’s political advisor and press secretary, relatives of political dissidents who were “disappeared,” as well as John Dinges, former Washington Post correspondent in Santiago. Agustin’s Newspaper raises profound questions not only about the role and responsibilities of Chile’s most important newspaper, but of all those who control or manage the dissemination of information and the Spanish with reporting of news in every country. English subtitles 80 min. Starring Cantinflas. Comedy. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Also starring Alma Delia Fuentes. Carmen Molina. 1962. Black and white. Spanish 112 min. A series of public affairs programs examining national and foreign policy issues. Comprises three themes: Global Economics, The Other America, and the Price of Intervention. Pacifica Radio Archives. English 65 min. Alabba looks at the fascinating history of santeria and how its historic roots have transformed into a contemporary religion in modern-‐day Cuba. Alabba focuses on three women of African descent who arrived in Cuba in the 19th Century, tracing their influence on the development of Santeria. The documentary includes interviews with current Spanish with practitioners and historians. 2010. English subtitles 40 minutes
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Alas de mariposa (Butterfly Wings)
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Alejandro Obregon Paints a Fresco Alejo Carpentier and Juan Rulfo
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Algunos animales de Latinoamerica
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Alias la Gringa
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Alicia
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Alien Hold on to Your Dreams
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All Night Bodega
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All of Them Witches: Sobrenatural
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All on a Mardi Gras Day
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Altiplano
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This unusual drama about a dysfunctional family comes across as alternately sad, horrifying, and somber. Carmen becomes pregnant, hoping for a boy to carry on her husband's name. Guilt an fear however, keep her from breaking the news to Ami, her shy and sensitive six-‐year-‐ old daughter. The new baby's birth soon triggers a series of nightmarish events. Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa. Starring Silvia Munt, Fernando Valverde, Susana Garcia, Laura Vaquero. 1991. The Colombian painter demonstrates fresco techniques. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. National Public Radio Faces, Mirrors, and Masks series. 1984. A kit designed to teach or reinforce a bilingual vocabulary of names of selected Latin American animals. Includes masters and directions for preparation of coloring sheets and a picture card game, plus fact sheets for each animal. Grades K-‐5. 1977. This powerful political drama from Peru follows the adventures and escapades of La Gringa, a likeable criminal capable of escaping from any jail. When he escapes from one with the help of an imprisoned intellectual, La Gringa Shows the life and dance of Alicia Alonso, one of the finest ballerinas of this century. film Artists International. 1976. Pacifica Radio Archive. Discusses ways in which undocumented workers are smuggled into the US. The interviews are with smugglers and the smuggled, community workers, immigration attorneys and border patrols. A rebellious teen fresh out of jail (Tammy Trull) runs away from home to escape her domineering mother and her new cop boyfriend. Alone in New York City, she seeks refuge with an all-‐girl gang and comes face-‐to-‐ face with many unsettling and dangerous realities of life on the streets. Named Best film at the New York International Latino film Festival. Directed by Felix Olivier, USA, 2002.
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When her friend is murdered in the apartment across the hall, a young woman begins to investigate the strange events that led to the tragedy. Sinister occurrences follow Dolores as she searches for clues, finally uncovering a witchcraft cult and darker secrets than she had ever feared. Going against the advice of her husband and her disbelieving psychiatrist, Dolores continues to delve into the black magic and occult powers that Spanish w/ English threaten her at every turn. Televicine S.A. de C.V. Facets film. 1995. subtitles 100 min. Indians! Zulus! Baby Dolls! Skeletons! The story of New Orlean’s black carnival. This documentary contains extended interview with Big Chief Tootie Montana, Post Katrina Carnival and Interview with the filmmaker Royce Osborn. English 60 min. Based on the autobiographical novel by G.E. Hudson, this movie captures the moving story of growing up in the pampas of Argentina. Directed by Spanish w/ English Manuel Antin. Starring Dora Baret, Juan Jose Camero. 1974. subtitles 91 min. Nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign film, it is the story of a boy's dream of flying above the madness of the world around him. Directed by Miguel Littin. Starring Dean Stockwell, Alan Esquivel, Carmen Spanish w/ English Bunster, Delia Casanova. 1982. subtitles 90 min. "High in the majestic Andes of Peru, silent but deadly traces of mercury, remnants of long-‐ago silver mining, bring illness and death to a local village. Seeking retribution, the villagers mistakenly attribute the outbreak, to Western doctors who work in the nearby mountains; violence ensues, and a doctor is killed. Altiplano is the story of two women: Saturnina, the fiancée of a villager killed by mercury poisoning; and Grace, a shell-‐shocked war photographer who is also the Spanish, Quechua, wife of the dead doctor. As their destinies merge, this lyrical and probing French, & Persian film explores our divided but inextricably linked world." A film by with English Brosens & Woodworth. Copyright 2009. subtitles 106 min. By Clara Gregory, Larry Perry, Julia Mellenbruch and Janet Stanberry. To help the student to develop an awareness of diversity of society in a specific country-‐-‐Bolivia. 1977. May be played in English or Spanish. High-‐ 60 -‐ 120 School to Adult. English/ OR Spanish min. (Loving in times of war). Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy and the group Mancotal. Nicaraguan New Song. Includes Banana and Soy de un pueblo sencillo as well as the title cut. Transcription and translation of lyrics. Spanish 45 min. This role-‐play situation dramatizes a scene in which the women of a poor barrio in Mexico City confront a well-‐dressed lawyer who has been sent to issue an eviction notice to a woman living in the tenement. The other women come together and chase him out preventing him from issuing the notice. Used as a training tool to empower women in the poor Spanish w/ English barrios. LAVA. 1984. subtitles 5 min. Geoffrey O'Connor, the filmmaker of Contact and At the Edge of Conquest has produced this fascinating chronicle of recent political events in the Brazilian Amazon. Beginning with the assassination of Chico Mendes in 1988 and ending with the massacre of Yanomami Indians in 1993, this five year journey provides an illuminating perspective on the volatile changes of this era. It chronicles, through the eyes of an investigative journalist, the complex interaction between semi-‐isolated indigenous societies and "outsiders." In collaboration with the Brazilian anthropologist Alcida Ramos, he explores the return of the "noble savage phenomenon" and includes exclusive sequences of the events surrounding the massacre of a village of Yanomami Indians, the demarcation of Kayapo Territory, and the rock star Sting's frank assessment of his own involvement in rain forest politics. Higly recommended for a contemporary account of life in the Amazon. 1996. English 58 min. A: Journey to a Thousand Rivers In this four part series, Jacques Cousteau explores the development of the jungle rain forests and the industries that have developed in the forests. Jacques Cousteau's Amazon documentary series. Ca. 1985. English 60 min.
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Amazon Part B: The New El Dorado: Invaders and Exiles
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Amazon Part C: River of the Future
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Amazon Part D: Snowstorm in the Jungle
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Amazon Sister
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Amazon Steamboat
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Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest
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Amazon: Paradise Lost?
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Amazonia: Minimum Critical Size of Ecosystems
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America
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America's Immigration Debate
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America: The New Immigrants
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American Dream
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American/Sandinista
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B: The New El Dorado: Invaders and Exiles In this four part series, Jacques Cousteau explores the development of the jungle rain forests and the industries that have developed in the forests. Jacques Cousteau's Amazon documentary series. Ca. 1985. English C. River of the Future In this four part series, Jacques Cousteau explores the development of the jungle rain forests and the industries that have developed in the forests. Jacques Cousteau's Amazon documentary series. Ca. 1985. English D: Snowstorm in the jungle In this four part series, Jacques Cousteau explores the development of the jungle rain forests and the industries that have developed in the forests. Jacques Cousteau's Amazon documentary series. Ca. 1985. English While saving the rain forest has come to the forefront of topical debates, the human inhabitants of these endangered areas are at times overlooked, yet they too are in harm's way. This film attempts to remedy this by looking at the plight of rain forest inhabitants and the strong role women are taking to preserve their home in the face of inappropriate Spanish w/ English development. Women Make Movies. 1992. subtitles Journalist and adventurer Anthony Smith travels through Brazil's Mato Grosso forests along the Rio Araguaia on a steam-‐powered raft. PBS film (Adventure series). 1989. English This documentary explores one of the most unusual geographic regions on earth, where water and land life intermingle six months of the year. When rains raise the Amazon river basin into the treetops, fish feed off fruit trees and families hurry to hoist their floorboards above water level. Guided by an expert Amazon biologist, National Geographic's cameras capture in lush color some of the forest's most intimate events. English Examines efforts to balance economic development with the preservation of the Amazon region. Discusses the effects of deforestation on the people of the Amazon and concludes that it may already be too late to save the diverse life forms of the Amazon and to preserve their strategic contribution to the global ecosystem. Grades 7 and up. The Monitor Channel. 1991. English Much better than the title suggests. Explores the ecological complexity of the rainforest and discusses a study by the World Wildllife Fund to determine the minimum area of undisturbed forest necessary to support each member of various species. PBS film (Nature series). 1987. English América is a Brazilian telenovela that was originally broadcast in 2005 by TV Globo. The telenovela focused on the life of an illegal immigrant to the United States and the lives of those she left behind in Brazil. It stars Deborah Secco and Murilo Marcos Schechtman. 63 discs. 2 episodes per disc. Please state disc number when ordering . Portuguese Diversity from immigration keeps cities alive, former Senator Bill Bradley and other leaders assert in this program; opposing views are also presented, thus summarizing America's immigration debate with mixed evaluations of its capacity for change. Using commentary from several experts -‐ including Michael Teitelbaum, vice chair of the US Commission on Immigration Reform, and Margie McHugh, executive director of the new York Immigrant Coalition -‐ this final episode in the Global Cities series studies the isolation of ethnic communities, the shifting of racial definitions, and America's lack of an infrastructure to support immigrant integration. English The story of Asians, Latinos and Africans, and the challenges they face in adapting to life in the U.S. Examines how the immigrants are perceived by the communities in which they live, the question of reverse immigration, and the historical perspectives of immigration patterns to the U.S. The Christian Science Publishing Corporation. 1991. English Miguel lived a very simple happy life with his wife, Angelica, and son, Gabriel. After a corporate company comes to Miguel's home town to start logging, a malaria outbreak ensues. His wife Angelica dies because of it, and Miguel needs to decide whether to stay in Colombia or to immigrate to the United States in hope to save his son's future. Gabriel is all Miguel has left, and with a promise of an American dream, Miguel leaves for the United States. After two years in America, with the failing economy, and struggling to find work, Miguel realizes that life can change in the blink of an eye. The purpose of this film is for the viewer to engage and discuss in many different social problems that surround and connect us all. Directed and produced by Alexander T. Sharkey. Completed in December 2008. 17 minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish and English with no translations available. Submitted in the short film category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. Spanish and English In the 1980s, at the height of the Cold War, a bloody civil war between the Soviet-‐friendly Sandinistas and U.S.-‐backed Contras ravaged Nicaragua. Despite the danger, thousands of Americans disobeyed White House warnings and descended upon the Central American nation, determined to lend their skills and labor to the social-‐democratic Sandinista cause. Using an eclectic mixture of rare archival footage, arresting still photography, and contemporary interviews, American/Sandinista tells the story of a small group of controversial U.S. engineers who went further than anyone expected, and paid the ultimate price. Directed by Jason Blalock. filmed in Nicaragua, USA. Completed in February 2008. Submitted in the short film category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. English
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Americano
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Americas at a Crossroads
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Americas Series Part A: Garden of the Forking Paths: Dilemmas of National Development
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Americas Series Part B: Capital Sins: Authoritarianism and Democratization
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Americas Series Part C: Continent on the Move: Migration and Urbanization
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Americas Series Part D: Mirrors of the Heart: Race and Identity
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Americas Series Part E: In Women's Hands: The Changing Roles of Women
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Americas Series Part F: Miracles are Not Enough: Continuity and Change in Religion
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Americas Series Part G: Builders of Images: Latin American Cultural Identity
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AMERICANO is a personal journey through the back alleys of the Americas by Peruvian-‐Québécois filmmaker Carlos Ferrand. Travelling from Patagonia to Nu-‐navut over a period of four years, he revisits some of the men and women he befriended during his wanderings through the Americas: family members; filmmakers and professors; a doctor; the cook of his childhood home. Fortunata Gomez was Ferrand's family Quechuan cook; she lives with her children in a house built in what was once a slum in Lima, Peru. Pablo Perelman, a Chilean filmmaker whose brother was killed by Pinochet's henchmen, is working on a feature film in Patagonia about an indigenous culture that has disappeared. Cesar Perez, a Peruvian of Chinese descent works for Bolivian filmmaker Jorge Sanjines. American friends Carol and Ajuba, from California and Brooklyn respectively, are social justice activists. All have lived meaningful lives and carry those memories with them; all have stories to tell that bear witness to the political upheavals of recent years. Ferrand gives them a moment in the spotlight and each, in his or her own way, encourages us to question our own identity. English and Spanish Film by Carlos Ferrand. Produced by Sylvain L’Esperance. with English subtitles 110 min. Report of the Inter-‐American dialogue. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. A report by Latin American scholars on economic, political, and social issues. 1983. English 63 pp. A. The Garden of Forking Paths: Dilemmas of National Development. An historic review of Argentina's two-‐tier political and economic development. The film ends with President Carlos Menem and his place on the Argentine political spectrum. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min. B. Capital Sins: Authoritarianism and Democratization. Examines Brazil's economic policies since the 1960s, looking at the effects of industrialization, international loans, and the size of the internal market. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min. C. Continent on the Move: Migration and Urbanization. Utilizing the example of Mexico, this program focuses primarily on rural-‐urban migration and its causes and effects. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min. D. Mirrors of the Heart: Race and Identity. Explores the importance of ethnicity in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, discussing the implications of race and ethnicity within the socio-‐economic structures of these three nations. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min. E. In Women's Hands: The Changing Roles of Women. Discusses the changing place and role of women in Chile, and the impact of the Pinochet regime on women's rights issues and their current political importance. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min. F. Miracles Are Not Enough: Continuity and Change in Religion. Examines the influence of popular religions on Catholicism and Liberation Theology in Brazil and Nicaragua. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min. G. Builders of Images: Latin American Cultural Identity. Explores the role of national writers, songwriters, and other artists in the shaping of national images and identities in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different soci-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English 60 min.
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Americas Series Part H: Get Up Stand Up: Problems of Sovereignty
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Americas Series Part I: Fire in the mind: Revolutions and Revolutionaries
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Americas Series Part J: The Latin American and Caribbean: Presence in the US
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Amigos
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Amigos
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Amor a la vuelta de la esquina
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Amores Perros
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An Afternoon of Mexican TV
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An American Story with Richard Rodriguez
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An Argentine Journey: Songs of the Argentine Provinces
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An Argentine Journey: Songs of the Gauchos
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An Argentine Journey: Songs of the Poor
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Ancient Civilizations: The Aztecs
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Ancient Civilizations: The Mayans
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H. Get Up, Stand Up: Problems of Sovereignty. Discusses issues of establishing national sovereignty in Colombia, Jamaica, and Panama, three nations with continued foreign presence and interest in their national affairs. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English I. Fire in the Mind: Revolutions and Revolutionaries. Through the examples of El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, and Nicaragua, this program discusses reasons for and results of varied revolutions. This ten-‐ part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐ economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English J. The Latin American and Caribbean Presence in the US. Examines the impact and influence of Hispanics in Southern California, Miami, and New York City. This ten-‐part series narrated by Raul Julia explores Latin America via current issues and polemics. Each program explores one issue, using actual newsreel footage and interviews with key individuals from different socio-‐economic strata within one or more Latin American nation and can be used independently from the others. The Annenberg CPB Collection. 1993. Each film runs for 1hour. Please specify program when ordering. English A game simulating a race through Latin America developing awareness of its lands, peoples, and history. Junior high level; may be played in 2-‐3 class periods or used as longer research/study unit. English Concerns a Cuban who arrives on the Mariel and his fight to adjust to a new society. Directed by Ivan Acosta. Starring Ruben Rabasa, Reynaldo Spanish w/ English de Medina, Lucy Pereda. 1986. subtitles Maria, after escaping from jail, does what she must to survive in Mexico City, an tries to find herself in the process. Directed by Alberto Cortes. Starring Gabriela Roel, Alonso Echanove, Pilar Pellicer. 1985. Spanish Three different people are catapulted into dramatic and unforeseen circumstances in the wake of a terrible car crash: a young punk stumbles into the sinister underground world of dog fighting; an injured supermodel's designer pooch disappears into the apartment's floorboards; and an ex-‐radical-‐turned-‐hit-‐man rescues a gunshot Rottweiler. From Mexico City?s mean streets to its posh high-‐rises, no Spanish w/ English one is exempt from destiny. subtitles A montage of clips from an afternoon of Mexican TV. An excellent tool for cultural study and for reinforcing language skills. 1985. Spanish In Part I, Rodriguez talks about his experiences growing up in America as the son of immigrants, the loss of his ''Mexican soul'' and his first exposure to the enchantments of American culture. In Part II he continues his discussion of the differences between the Mexican and American cultures. PBS film (A World of Ideas series with Bill Moyers). 1990. English B. Songs of the Argentine Provinces. Three kinds of music and dance are featured in this program: chamame, chacareca, and zamba. Part of the Argentine Journey Series which features the musical and cultural heritage of three regions in central and northern Argentina from the gauchos to the Zamba. BBC. 1998. English A. Songs of the Gauchos. This part features several colorful gauchos who train horses and sing songs of freedom and lonliness-‐-‐reflections of a vagabond lifestyle. Part of the Argentine Journey Series which features the musical and cultural heritage of three regions in central and northern Argentina from the gauchos to the Zamba. BBC. 1998. English C. Songs of the Poor. In the impoverished mountain villages of northern Argentina the music reflects the harsh living conditions of the inhabitants where the people stage dramatic celebrations that culminate in the joy of carnival creating a sound both solemn and jubilant. Part of the Argentine Journey Series which features the musical and cultural heritage of three regions in central and northern Argentina from the gauchos to the Zamba. BBC. 1998. English Aztec myth prophesied that a great city would one day stand on the site where an eagle, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its mouth, was found. Today, Mexico City stands on this mythical site. Although the Aztec Empire fell on April 28, 1521, when Hernando Cortes and his army defeated Montezuma, traces of the thousand-‐year-‐old pre-‐columbian empire still survive and influence world culture. This program explores Aztec culture and history, from the role of human sacrifice in the Aztec religion to their agricultural advances. Commentary by scholars, maps, and contemporary accounts provide an overview of the events that both shaped and destroyed an empire. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1999. English The most advanced of the pre-‐Hispanic peoples of Central America, the Mayans rose to great prominence, only to suddenly decline around the year AD 900. In this program, cultural historian Iain Gran, delves into Mayan history, investigating topics such as the Mayans' mastery of mathematics, their extremely hierarchical society, their use of human sacrifice to induce rain, and Mayan art. Many examples of Mayan architecture are provided as well, plus a computer re-‐creation of the temple at Chichen Itza. Although there are still more than two million natives, the exact origins of their ancestors and the fate of the ancient Mayan cities remain myseries. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1999. English
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The structure of Machu Picchu, originally built by the Incas, is one of the most archaeologically stunning mysteries of the past. However, even today we are still unsure what its purpose was. Was it an observatory? A pleasure retreat? Or a Fortress? This program attempts to uncover the historical and spiritual mysteries of this magical place. Spanish The musical culture of Haitian Vodou, long shrouded in an aura of black magic, is brilliantly unveiled in Angels in the Mirror. Largely recorded in the field, Angels in the Mirror captures both urban and rural Vodou ceremonial music with state-‐of-‐the-‐art fidelity. The Spirits are summoned with rhythmic call and response chants, saluted at crossroads and sacred trees, invoked to solve personal and social problems and entertained with French minuets. The CD is accompanied by photographs, essays, interviews with Vodou practitioners, poems, proverbs, folk tales, instructions for a good-‐luck bath and even a recipe for Haitian pumpkin soup. Angels in the Mirror steps through the looking glass of Vodou to reveal the spiritual essence of authentic Haitian culture. The music will English Haitian move your body and touch your soul. Creole Three school teachers struggle for physical and mental well-‐being in a lower class suburb of Sao Paulo. They tread a fine line between two worlds and two classes as they face oppression and sexual violence in this gritty film. Directed by Carlos Reichenback. Starring Betty Faria, Portuguese w/ Clarisse Abujarmra, Frene Stefania, Enio Goncalez. 1987. English subtitles Penny Lernoux, an internationally-‐recognized authority on Latin America, talks with pain and hope about the shift taking place as the church slowly but resolutely takes the side of the poor. English What if 51,000 people from 131 countries put their heads together to discuss what is wrong with the world and how to work together to change it? In early 2002, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, public officials, representatives of non-‐governmental organizations, indigenous nations, farmers, and labor -‐-‐ including 11,000 young people -‐-‐ gathered for the World Social Forum. Called in response to the elite gathering of the World Economic Forum in New York, this week of workshops, panel discussions, and high-‐spirited demonstrations was inspirational for those attending. The international event, covered extensively by the media in other parts of the world, was virtually ignored by the US press. ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE presents a sampling of the issues and events at this enormous and creative gathering. Amongst the speakers featured are Naomi Klein, Vandana Shiva, Kevin Danaher, Wolfgang Sachs, and Rigoberta Menchu. This documentary impression of the gathering gives hope to US activists that, despite the media blackout, the movement for social justice is alive and well around the world. 2002 English Set of three DVDs with Brazilian poetry. Traces from the Colonial period to the modern era. Set of three DVDs. Portuguese From the producers of City of God and acclaimed writer/director/producer Tata Amaral comes Antônia, a moving, soulful look into the lives of four women living on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil. Determined to escape their poverty-‐stricken lives, the talented young women form an all-‐female rap group but find their road to success is riddled with sexism, racism, and violence. One by one, they succumb to their grim realities, putting the group’s future-‐and their lifelong friendships-‐in jeopardy…until they learn that out of struggle comes strength, out of strength, the courage to continue on. Directed by Tata Portuguese w/ Amaral. 2007. English subtitles The Mapuche people of South America survived conquest by the Incas and the Spanish, as well as assimilation by the state of Chile. But will they survive the construction of the Ralco hydroelectric power station? When ENDESA, a multinational company with roots in Spain, began the project in 1997, Mapuche families living along the Biobio River were offered land, animals, tools, and relocation assistance in return for the voluntary exchange of their land. However, many refused to leave; some alleged that they had been marooned in the Andean hinterlands with unsafe housing and, ironically, no electricity. Those who remained claim they have been sold out for progress; that Chile's Indigenous Law has been flouted by then-‐president Eduardo Frei, that Mapuches protesting the Ralco station have been rounded up and prosecuted for arson and conspiracy under Chile's anti-‐terrorist legislation, and that many have been forced into hiding to avoid unfair trials with dozens of anonymous informants testifying against them. Newspaper editor Pedro Cayuqueo says he was arrested and interrogated for participating in this Spanish w/ English documentary. Directed by Manel Mayol. 2006. subtitles A police scandal rocks the world of great music. A famous pianist is accused of a crime and tries to prove her innocence and save her career. The dilemma between love and art makes for a passionate struggle. Directed by Fernando de Barros. Starring Tonia Carrero, Anselmo Duarte. 1952. Portuguese A personal view of the human rights struggle in Guatemala, this documentary shares the story of three women whose lives were shattered by genocidal war-‐-‐the longest civil war in Latin America. A deeply moving look at the severe cost of violent conflict English Earl L Backman. 17 case studies illustrating how universities can successfully institutionalize a commitment to international education. 1984. English
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Aqui y Alla (Here and There)
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Pedro returns home to a small mountain village in Guerrero, Mexico after years of working in the US. HE finds his daughters older, and more distant than he imagined. His wife still has the same smile. Having saved some earnings from two trips to the US, he hopes to now finally make a better life with his family, and even to pursue his dreams on the side by starting a band. He cherishes the everyday moments with his family. The villagers think this year's crop will be bountiful. There is also good work in a growing city an hour away. But the locals are wise to a life of insecurity and their thoughts are often of family members of opportunities far away, north of the border. While working in the fields, Pedro meets and begins to mentor a teenager who dreams of the US. That place somehow always feels very present, practically knocking at the door. Aqui y Alla is a story about hope and the memories and loss of Spanish with what we leave behind. English Subtitles By Ottaviano C. De Fiore. Covers the various periods of art and architecture in Brazil from the colonial period to the present day. 1984. English This program shows some of the extraordinary original documents housed in the National Archives in Seville, Spain. Examples include the order for two caravels to be commanded by Christopher Columbus, the Papal Bull of 1493 and the subsequent Treaty of Tordesillas which divided control of the New World between Spain and Portugal, Magellan's letter to the king regarding his proposed voyage around South America, and a letter from Cortes to Charles V describing events in Havana and Mexico. film for the Humanities. 1990. 18 min. English This program features Native activists from North and South America presenting first-‐hand information on the impact of industrial development on their land and cultures. They review the history of European colonization of the Americas, critique destructive patterns of consumerism, and contrast indigenous perspectives on the environment with corporate world views. This documentary is an effective catalyst for discussion of environmental issues from an indigenous perspective. Turning Tide Productions. 1993. English Interesting and scenic views of the blend of agricultural and industrial resources that make up the economy of the second largest country in South America. Included are slides of the Avenida Nueve de Julio, reputed to be the widest street in the world, and the Iguazu River and falls. 1974. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 111. Guide included. English Guitar music of Argentina. Spanish Que se vayan todos!' Chants echo off the skyscrapers, burst through the plazas, and clamor down the streets of Buenos Aires. 'Throw them all out!' shout Argentine housewives, students, lawyers, weaving their way through the city one summer evening, banging on pots and pans. These are their inspiring stories -‐ of a failed economy and distrusted politicians, of heartache and hard times, of a resurgence of grass roots democracy, and of an irrepressible spirit of community -‐ told in colorful, resonant detail. ARGENTINA-‐HOPE IN HARD TIMES joins in the processions and protests, attends street-‐corner neighborhood assemblies, visits workers' cooperatives and urban gardens, taking a close-‐up look at the ways in which Argentines are picking up the pieces of their devastated economy and creating new possibilities for the future. A spare narrative, informal interview settings, and candid street scenes allow the pervasive strength, humor, and resilience of the Argentine people to tell these tales. Their energy is reflected in the film's vibrant music and lively pace; their optimism and pride in its message of hope for people in other parts of the world, who just may be inspired themselves to seek new answers. 2004 English Songs for dance during various rituals of the Indians. Spanish Takes viewers on a journey through the natural wonders of Argentina's deserts, rain forests, and rocky shores of Patagonia. Educational film Network. 1990. English Cabinet Collection No. 113. Pottery and sculpture from about 100-‐400 AD Guide included. English Compiled by Sonia Merubia. Gives annotation for sources generally on Argentina, and also for separate bibliography on Argentine history and for the Falklands/Malvinas islands. 1979. English Includes paintings by Raquel Forner, Leopoldo Presas and Fernando Maza. Cabinet Collection Nos. 72-‐73. Guide included. English One cassette accompanied by a teacher's guide which includes background information, transcription and translation of the songs, and suggested activities for students. Guide included. CRC slide series; also available for purchase. Spanish Two Argentine silent films _Juan sin ropa_ (1919) and _La Borrachera del tango_ (1920). Spanish Starring Atahualpa Yupanqui, Mercedes Sosa and Los Chalchaleros. Inspired by the lyrical poetry of Atahualpa Yupanqui, this film takes the viewer on an imaginary voyage alternating fiction with reality. Media Home Entertainment. 1982. Spanish Jean-‐Bertrand Aristide, the former president of Haiti, was twice removed from office with the complicity of the international community. An investigation into the events that led to his most recent ouster, _Aristide and the Endless Revolution_ exposes the geopolitical intrigue, the economic alliances between the Haitian and US elite, the armed criminals posing as freedom fighters, and other factors that have consistently threatened this young democracy. The film includes physician and anthropologist Paul Farmer, President Aristide himself, UN goodwill ambassador Danny Glover, Noam Chomsky, Roger Noriega, Congresswomen Maxine Waters, James Dobbins, John Shattuck, and many Haitian voices. Ultimately the film reveals the tangled web of hope, deceit, and political violence that has brought the world's first black free republic to its knees. English
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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Dante can swim. Ari can't. Dante is articulate and self-‐assured. Ari has a hard time with words and suffers from self-‐doubt. Dante gets lost in poetry and art. Ari gets lost in thoughts of his older brother who is in prison. Dante is fair skinned. Ari's features are much darker. It seems that a boy like Dante, with his open and unique perspective on life, would be the last person to break down the walls that Ari has built around himself. But when Ari and Dante meet, they bond. They share books, thoughts, dreams, laughter. They teach each other new vocabularies and begin to redefine each other's worlds. And they discover that the universe is a large and difficult place. This is the story about two boys, Ari and Dante, who must learn to believe in each other and the power of their friendship if they are to become men. In breathtaking prose, American Book Award winner Benjamin Alire Saenz captures those moments that make a boy a man as he explore loyalty and trust, friendship and love. 2013 Americas Award Commended Title. English This travelog highlights South America's rich historical and geographical legacy as an introduction to Latin American studies. International film and film. 1987. English Based on the hit novel by Angeles Mastreta, the film portrays the story of a woman who dared to break the mold of her time. Catalina (Ana Claudia Talancon) is a woman from Puebla who marries Andrés Ascencio (Daniel Gimenez Cacho), a sympathetic and powerful, as a way out of her little world and expecting to live great experiences. She soon discovers that her life has been chained to Andrés, and she lost her freedom. Catalina will rediscover love with Carlos Vives (José MarÃ-‐a Spanish with de Tavira), a young man who is the antithesis of Andrés. 2008. English subtitles A man decides to bring his daughter to visit her godmother to learn about doing housework only to find the godmother is the president of the local feminist organization. Directed by Carlos Orellana. Starring Pedro Infante, Antonio Badu, Amparo Morillo, Consuelo Guerrero, Carlos Orellana. Black and white. Spanish In this delightful book award-‐winning poet Jorge Argueta gives us his favorite recipe for rice pudding, providing a wonderful opportunity for family fun in the kitchen. Bilingual English/Spanish text with the recipe included! English/Spanish The story of the greatest matador that ever lived, Carlos Arruza, a man driven by perfection. He came out of retirement three times, and the brilliance of his style and courage changed the art of bullfighting forever. Embassy Environment. 1967. English Games people play and the art and architecture they enjoy are presented. Focus is on the Spanish and Indian influences to be found today. English version and Spanish version on the same tape. From the Latin American Lifestyles series. 1988. English Somewhat abstract documentary dealing with the art of the Mexican Revolution as political movement and as revolution in art. film for the Humanities. 1982. English National Public Radio cassette. 1984. English Central American artists are shown with their paintings in their native environment. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. English Cabinet Collection No. 173. Guide included. English Covers prehispanic, colonial, and contemporary Mexican art. Slides encased in 2 notebooks (V.1 & 2). English Narration and photos provide an overview of Latin American art from the formative period to the 19th century. Accompanying fifty-‐page guide with additional historic and stylistic information. J. Welston Marsh publishers. 1993. English Decorated vehicles vividly reflect the art traditions and popular culture of the Americas. In this pictorial survey, art historian Moira Harris considers the ox carts of Costa Rica, the buses of Panama, the Tap-‐Taps of Haiti, the Custom Cars of the U.S., and the chivas of Colombia. 1988. English Organization of American States. 1977. Spanish By Pietro Maria Bardi. NO. 50 of BRASIL/CULTURA, December, 1982, with feature article on contemporary primitivist painters. Portuguese This is a study of art produced in Mexico City from 1781-‐1921. Deals with architecture, sculpture, and painting. Guide included. Spanish Slides of Mayan art from Tikal, Chichen Itza, Copan, Palenque, Uxmal, Tulum. Includes examples of sculpture, architecture, and murals. Guide included. Spanish These slides trace the development of Mexican art in the pre-‐Columbian era of the Maya and the Aztecs. The slides include sculpture, architecture, and pyramids from various sites, such as Teotihuacan, Tula, and Xochicalco. Guide included. Spanish Organization of American States. 1971. Spanish Prehispanic art of the Gulf of Mexico region. Examples of Olmec art from San Lorenzo and La Venta, and other areas. Guide included. Spanish Prehispanic art of the Pacific region of Mexico. Monte Alban, Baja California, Michoacan, and other areas. Guide included. Spanish Presents the painting, sculpture and architecture of 19th century Mexico, concentrates on Puebla, Guadalajara, Queretaro, and Guanajuato. Guide included. Spanish Presents art of the viceregal era in the southern high plains of Mexico-‐-‐ Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. Guide included. Spanish Art of the viceregal era in northern Mexico-‐-‐Durango, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, and northern and southern Baja California. Guide included. Spanish Cabinet Collection No. 203. Guide included. English
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Artistic Legacy of the Mexican Revolution (New 2000)
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Asi es mi tierra
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This program traces the 1910 Mexican Revolution's impact on Mexican American communities in the Southwest. This ten year civil war spawned a wave of immigration into the U.S. and gave rise to arts-‐related movements in mural painting, literature, and music. Displaced Mexican writers created the Mexican American community's first Spanish language newspaper and later gave rise to its first civil rights movement. The lasting impact of the revolution on Mexican American culture is discussed with historians, artists, and eye-‐witnesses to the changes the Revolution created. 1999. English Almost sixty indigenous peoples are alive in Mexico today, and each has maintained a tradition of folk art from ceramics to metalwork. The story of their art and culture is captured in text and 160 photographs. 1990. English Arturo Madrid has devoted himself to challenging the stereotypes that keep Hispanics outside the mainstream of American life. As a teacher, he offers his insights on the issues and policies affecting the Latino community. In particular, Madrid focuses on the controversy over bilingual education and the state of education for minority and Hispanic people. PBS film ( A World of Ideas series with Bill Moyers). 1988. English Mexican comedy about revolution. Directed by Arcady Boytler. Starring Mario Moreno ''Cantinflas,'' Manuel Medel, Mercedes Soler, Antonio R. Fraustro. 1937. Black and White. Spanish Based on the novel by Peter Matthiessen, this film is the tale of two men's experiences with a native Indian tribe in the Brazilian rain forest. Hired to drive the Niaruna Indians off their land, American mercenary Lewis Moon (Tom Berenger) joins the tribe instead. He soon crosses paths with an earnest young missionary (Aidan Quinn) who is sent to convert the natives to Chrisitanity. Despite their separate missions, both men join forces to protect the Indians from imminent invasion. Produced by Saul Zaentz. 1991. English Looks at the situation of the Waiapi, a small, isolated society that came in contact with the ''outside world'' in the late 70's. Today they are threatened by invading gold miners and government policies to reduce and disrupt their territories. This film follows their leader, Chief Wai-‐Wai, on a trip to Brasilia to meet with Brazilian government officials. This is not only an interesting anthropological study of an individual's first encounters with Western technology and society, but also a portrait of a civilization attempting to shape its own destiny. filmakers Library. 1992. English Pacifica Radio Archive. The massive disaffection of the Miskitu Indians presents one of the strongest challenges to Nicaragua's Sandinista government. This documentary discusses the history and recent problems of the Atlantic Coasts. English A teaching atlas used in Costa Rican classrooms, this atlas maps Costa Rica's topical geography, provinces, natural resources, climatic regions, national parks and biological reserves, etc. Also includes blank maps that can be filled in by students. 1990. Legends, etc., are in Spanish but are easily understood. English Reference work that gives a comprehensive portrait of the history, geography, people, and politics of this region. Macmillan. 1985. English Text, maps, pictures, charts, and diagrams explain and investigate economic issues drawing upon recent events from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Topics such as economic systems, currency, world poverty, trade, and energy are examined. 1992. English Maps, photos, illustrations, and tables of environmentally troubled areas. Acid rain, over-‐population, threatened species, oil pollution, deforestation, military conflict, and mining are among the issues depicted. Grades 7 and up. 1989. English This film is based on newspaper reports of the sordid life in a woman's prison. Sex, prostitution rings, drug trafficking, and a corrupt system are all part of the reality. The confrontations between different groups and their relations with groups on the outside, are shown with great cruelty. Atrapadas is a story of the reality of woman's jails that cannot stop showing the cruelty, truth, and violence. Spanish This film documents the lives of Quechua people who live around Ausangate, a sacred peak in southeastern Peru. It is based on anthropological research conducted over twenty years and reveals how the weavers make textiles encoded with symbolic images that reinforce ancestral beliefs during rituals and in everyday life. Faced with the pressures of modernization, Quechuas are confronted with choices about whether to move to the cities in search of jobs and education thus separating themselves from nature and from Ausangate or to continue in a lifestyle that has sustained them for centuries. English This film documentary relates the personal and professional life of acclaimed Puerto Rican writer, poet, and activist, Julia de Burgos. Also includes interviews with professionals in the field of Latin American literature as well as information on Julia de Burgos acquired from Puerto Rico’s national archives and libraries. Spanish This documentary looks at the struggle of black people in Brazil who everyday face racism and discrimination. Format is that of interviews with different members of Brazilian society from different socioeconomic Portuguese w/ and cultural backgrounds. LAVA. 1988. English subtitles Tin-‐Tan works for a bakery, trains as a boxer, and falls in love with a wealthy man's daughter. Comedy. Directed by Gilberto Martinez Solares. Starring German Valdes, Rebeca de Iturbide, Marcelo, Vitola. 1950. Black Spanish w/ English and White. subtitles Comedy. Directed by Gilberto Martinez Solares. Starring German Valdes (Tin-‐Tan), Rosita Quintana, Nelly Montiel, Jorge Reyes, Gloria Alonso. 1950. Black and white. Spanish A History of Mexican Art, Set 5. By Robert C. MacLaurin and Katherine B. MacLaurin. Guide included. English
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Aztec Inca & Maya
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DK Eyewitness book comparing the three major pre-‐Columbian civilizations of Latin America. This book is filled with photographs of masks, pottery, tools, etc., as well as illustrations of buildings and rituals. Many topics are covered, and the detail level is geared towards elementary school students. 2000. English Pictures of Record. Includes statues, pottery, relief sculpture, mosaic, and leatherwork found in Templo Uagor. Guide included. English This contemporary look at Cuba depicts the relationship between Gustavo, an idealistic young Communist, and Yolanda, a disenchanted dancer who longs to escape to Miami. Gustavo's world starts to erupt when his rebellious brother injects himself with AIDS in civil protest and his father gives up practicing medicine to make more money as a pianist in a tourist hotel. Directed by Leon Ichaso. Starring Rene Lavan, Mayte Spanish w/ English Vilan, Larry Villanueva. Azucar film. 1996. Black and White. subtitles Instructor's edition of text book as well as additional book, the accompanying tapescript. By Bill VanPatten, James F. Lee, and Terry L. Ballman. Copyright 1996,1992. Spanish and English By R. Gerry Shirts. A game which simulates the meeting of two cultures with special attention to cultural values. Players are divided into two groups, each of which is assigned specific cultural values which are not known to the other group. 10-‐35 players, 1-‐2 hours. Junior High through adult. 1977. English A documentary of the impact on Brazil of African culture and the Candomble religion. Includes excellent, understandable explanations of the origins and practice of Candomble and other Afro-‐Brazilian religions. One scene of ''spiritual surgery'' at the end of the film may make squeamish iewers but ew asily an be edited. English This film is tvhe story uoncomfortable f a young woman ho bcecomes possessed by
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spirits and, through this experience, finds her history, her 'self' and her power. At the beginning of the dance, Baiana is a girl on the brink of womanhood. She is modern, but has deep, unconscious roots in tribal culture. Her dress is inspired by candomble, an African religion practiced chiefly in Brazil, and the dance that seizes her is reminiscent of ancestral rituals. Like an adolescent, she knows a change is coming, but doesn't know what it is. As the dance progresses, her inner 'I' comes forward; the many personae or spirits that every person carries inside them emerge from her in the form of other dancers. Seized by the dance, going in and out of a trance-‐like state, Baiana is suddenly facing the sides of her persona that she hasn’t yet met. Part of her transformation is spiritual; these emerging personae could be considered to be the spirits of her ancestors or the Gods of her land. Part of her transformation is biological, in that she is experiencing the sexual, hard-‐to-‐control side of her personality for the first time. As the music approaches the climatic point, the Warrior Baiana emerges, dancing powerfully, symbolizing the strong, masculine part of her. He dances forcefully, surrounded by the other spirits of Baiana, embodying all that she is, from god to woman to child, representing the earthly and cosmic experience of being human. In the last part, which is set to the same theme as the opening, the gods or personae merge back into Baiana, who embraces her transformation as she reunites into one dazzling and powerful woman. The conclusive part of the film presents the lead dancer’s solo, forming a multifaceted realization of what it is to be a woman, leaving us with a final harmonic and strong image of Baiana. Directed by Mariya Prokopenko. filmed in Canada. Completed in June 2008. 5 minutes, 30 seconds. This project contains dialogue. Submitted n the sw hort category to the b2y 009 This film ins o the story of a young wioman ho bfilm ecomes possessed
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spirits and, through this experience, finds her history, her 'self' and her power. At the beginning of the dance, Baiana is a girl on the brink of womanhood. She is modern, but has deep, unconscious roots in tribal culture. Her dress is inspired by candomble, an African religion practiced chiefly in Brazil, and the dance that seizes her is reminiscent of ancestral rituals. Like an adolescent, she knows a change is coming, but doesn't know what it is. As the dance progresses, her inner 'I' comes forward; the many personae or spirits that every person carries inside them emerge from her in the form of other dancers. Seized by the dance, going in and out of a trance-‐like state, Baiana is suddenly facing the sides of her persona that she hasn’t yet met. Part of her transformation is spiritual; these emerging personae could be considered to be the spirits of her ancestors or the Gods of her land. Part of her transformation is biological, in that she is experiencing the sexual, hard-‐to-‐control side of her personality for the first time. As the music approaches the climatic point, the Warrior Baiana emerges, dancing powerfully, symbolizing the strong, masculine part of her. He dances forcefully, surrounded by the other spirits of Baiana, embodying all that she is, from god to woman to child, representing the earthly and cosmic experience of being human. In the last part, which is set to the same theme as the opening, the gods or personae merge back into Baiana, who embraces her transformation as she reunites into one dazzling and powerful woman. The conclusive part of the film presents the lead dancer’s solo, forming a multifaceted realization of what it is to be a woman, leaving us with a final harmonic and strong image of Baiana. Directed by Mariya Prokopenko. filmed in Canada. Completed in June 2008. 5 minutes, 30 seconds. This project contains no dialogue. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 The film tells the stories of eleven protagonists of different social backgrounds from Mexico City, aged between 16 and 85, with only one thing in common, namely that of dancing, and music, form part of their everyday lives. Despite living under the most difficult and diverse of circumstance, this common interest gives them dignity, respect for each other, an identity and a focal point for living. The film is set against one of the world's biggest, most violent and perhaps most poverty stricken cities of the world. The film takes on the form of a musical portrait in pictures, a sensuous reflection of Mexico City, its zest for life and Spanish with survival. English subtitles
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Two friends, one a realist and one a dreamer, share a passion for the theatre and a search for love. Clara, while directing a play, throws herself blindly at Rui, one of the actors, and Ana tries to bring her to reason. Directed by Haroldo Marinho Barbosa. Starring Lucelia Santos, Louise Cardoso, Carlos Gregorio, Jose Wilker. 1986. Portuguese This Ballet Folklorico film includes representations of traditional dances of Michoacan, Veracruz, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Chapala, and Jalisco. Universidad de Guadalajara. 1993. Spanish Enjoy the color, movement, excitement, and artistry of the National Ballet of Mexico. The talented musicians and singers present the traditional music of Mexico from various regions, including the mariachi, the marimba, and sones jarochos. 1982. Spanish An educational role-‐play game illustrating political, economic, and social conditions in Central America. Grade 9-‐Adult; designed for a minimum of 5 fifty-‐minute class periods. English
In the summer of 1994, a crew of television reporters with unprecedented access filmed and interviewed seven Cubans with their relatives before they set out as economic refugees on homemade rafts headed for US shores. The crew followed the survivors who were rescued at sea and transported to Guantanamo, a United States military base and, at that time, site of a temporary refugee camp. Seven years later, this same crew reconnects with their subjects to discover the outcome of their new lives in different regions across the United States. Life in the US and under capitalism is not a fairy tale for these refugees; BALSEROS is a Spanish & English true story about some of the authentic survivors of our times, an epic with English film adventure of castaways caught between two worlds. 2002. subtitles Images of workers in banana fields are juxtaposed with interviews, archival footage and the poetry of Father Ernesto Cardenal in an film exploration of Nicaragua's banana plantations. Icarus film. 1982. English The banana is the cheapest fruit you can buy at any time of the year and Canadians eat approximately 3 billion bananas per year. In a modern supermarket bananas account for over 12% of sales in the produce section and 1% of total sales. All this despite the fact that the nearest plantation is 5000 kilometres away and the banana is the most perishable fruit on store shelves. filmed in Canada, the United States, Honduras and France, "Banana Split" explores the North/South Split between consumers and the people whose lives revolve round the film, film, "curvaceous fruit from the herbaceous plant". Directed by Ron Harpelle Unit and Kelly Saxberg. 2002. English The banana is the cheapest fruit you can buy at any time of the year and Canadians eat approximately 3 billion bananas per year. In a modern supermarket bananas account for over 12% of sales in the produce section and 1% of total sales. All this despite the fact that the nearest plantation is 5000 kilometres away and the banana is the most perishable fruit on store shelves. filmed in Canada, the United States, Honduras and France, "Banana Split" explores the North/South Split between consumers and the people whose lives revolve round the "curvaceous fruit from the herbaceous plant". Directed by Ron Harpelle and Kelly Saxberg. 2002. This curriculum unit includes a film (described above), a companion book in Spanish and English called "Banana Stories: The Banana in All Its Splendor," and a curriculum called "Bananas Unpeeled!: The Hidden Costs of Banana Production and Trade." "Bananas VIDEO in English, curriculum Unpeeled" is a Global Education Curriculum developed for the Ontario print materials in unit and film Grade 12 Canadian and World Issues Course in 2004. Spanish and English Juan “Accidentes†Dominguez is on his biggest case ever. On behalf of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers he is tackling Dole Food in a ground-‐breaking legal battle for their use of a banned pesticide that was known by the company to cause sterility. Can he beat the giant, or will the corporation get away with it? In the suspenseful documentary BANANAS!*, filmmaker Fredrik Gertten sheds new light on the global English with Film politics of food. 2009. Spanish subtitles The banana is a ubiquitous fruit, but many of us do not know how and by whose efforts it reaches our table. From the banana plantations of Honduras we find a new struggle that places women's human rights at the center of global class politics. There, women banana workers -‐ mujeres baneaneras -‐ are waging a powerful revolution by making gender equity central in Latin American labor organizing. All told, their successes broadly re-‐imagine the possibilities of international labor solidarity . Over the past 20 years, banana women have organized themselves and gained increasing control over their unions, their workplaces, and their lives. In a vibrant example of transnational feminism at work, banana women from Honduras crossed borders to ally with workers in six other banana exporting countries, arguing all the while that empowering women at every level of their organizations makes for stronger unions and a more powerful front in the face of transnational corporations. Lively and accessible, Bananeras is a people's history of a vital movement in the worldwide struggle for human rights Book and global justice. English slide O.A.S. Set 94. 1970. Guide included. English slide Cabinet Collection Nos. 92 and 94. Guides included. English slide Cabinet Collection No. 94. Guide included. English This small Colombian village is characterized by the traditional Spanish Mediterranean style of its architecture. Cabinet Collection 244. Guide slide included. English Roger Wagner conducts the A Cappella Choir of UCLA. This album pays homage to native-‐born Mexicans and immigrants, such as Don Juan de cass Lineas, Lopez Capillas, Zumaya, Franco, and Padilla. Spanish Roger Wagner directs the UCLA A Cappella Choir. Works by Juan de Araujo, Tomas de Torrejon y Velasco, Gutierrez Fernandez Hidalgo, and cass Jose de Orejon y Aparicio. Spanish
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Inspired by "Concierto barroco" by Alejo Carpentier. Music speaks louder than words in this audio-‐visual odyssey through the emergence of contemporary Latin American/Caribbean culture. Musical encounters among Maya and Aztecs, Spanish and Africans communicate the history without words being spoken. Directed by Paul Leduc. Starring Francisco Rabal, Angela Molina. 1989. English The Creole Institute, Indiana University. 1970. A slide-‐tape presentation about women in underdeveloped and repression-‐ridden countries of South America. Guide included.
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Na-‐Bolom Centro de Estudios Cientificos, Chiapas, Mexico. This film is a short description of the conservation efforts at the Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas in Costa Rica. The marine preserve protects the endangered leatherback turtles, runs environmental awareness programs and teaches people to protect their environment and resources. Directed by Monika Naranjo Gonzalez. 2006. A. Invasion. Tells of the Panara of Brazil, whose first contact with whites came in 1971; within four years, 90% of the native population had died-‐-‐ statistics that mirror the continent-‐wide death rate of ''Indians'' in the 16th and 17th centuries. This series of programs presents the other side of the ''discovery'' saga as native peoples of the Americas tell their own story of the destruction of their culture and their lands and of their growing efforts to fight back. The CRC has four parts of this series in its lending library. film for the Humanities. 1993. Each program is 28 min. Please specify which program when ordering.
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B. Rebellion. Shows footage of the Ona of Tierra del Fuego filmed in 1913. The tribe is now extinct. It also shows what happened at Wounded Knee and why the result, down to our day. This series of programs presents the other side of the ''discovery'' saga as native peoples of the Americas tell their own story of the destruction of their culture and their lands and of their growing efforts to fight back. The CRC has four parts of this series in its lending library. film for the Humanities. 1993. Each program is 28 min. Please specify which program when ordering. English C. Temples into Churches. All native religions in North and South America share a belief in the bond between human beings and nature. This program shows how, though the emblems are Christian, the native people still pray to the old gods. This series of programs presents the other side of the ''discovery'' saga as native peoples of the Americas tell their own story of the destruction of their culture and their lands and of their growing efforts to fight back. The CRC has four parts of this series in its lending library. film for the Humanities. 1993. Each program is 28 min. Please specify which program when ordering. English D. The Indian Experience in the 20th Century. This program tells of the experiences of many native American tribes today, drawing from the Cree in Canada to the Kuna of Panama. This series of programs presents the other side of the ''discovery'' saga as native peoples of the Americas tell their own story of the destruction of their culture and their lands and of their growing efforts to fight back. The CRC has four parts of this series in its lending library. film for the Humanities. 1993. Each program is 28 min. Please specify which program when ordering. English We all know that Egyptians built pyramids. But did you know Native Americas were raising pyramids nearly five hundred years earlier? And we all know Columbus set sail for the New World in 1492, expecting to find a vast wilderness. Bud did you know that at the time, central Mexico may well have been more densely populated than anywhere else on Earth? These are just a few of the startling new discoveries about Native American history that famed journalist Charles C. Man presented in _1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus_. He now recasts his findings in this full-‐color journey that turns conventional wisdom on its head. For instance, the Indians in both North and South America were every bit as advanced as their worldwide counterparts, with their own thriving societies, governments, trade systems, arts, and inventions. The South American Indians created corn, now considered one of the first great feats of genetic engineering and important inventions of man. And the Amazonian Indians farmed the rain forest without destroying it, using a process scientists are studying today in hopes of regaining this lost knowledge and keeping the rain forest from being lost forever. Prepare yourself to unlearn much of what you have learned, and prepare yourself to see the Americas like you've never seen them before! (Copyright 2009) English By Phyllis A. Harrison. A comparison of Brazilian and North American social behavior. Sections on conversation, food, events, behavior in public, business, family life, gestures, and the teaching of Brazilian Portuguese. 1983. English Golden Globe Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language film, Behind the Sun is a critically acclaimed story about love, loyalty, and the choice a son must make between honoring his family and following his heart. In the brutal Brazilian badlands of 1910, two families are locked in a bloody, generations old feud. In one family, the oldest remaining son = distressed by the prospect of death and encouraged by his younger brother -‐ begins to question the cycle of violence. Then, a beautiful young woman crosses his path and opens his eyes to life outside his culture's rigid code of honor. English subtitles Shows general patterns of culture. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. English Discusses British colonization of Belize and the economic and political considerations of independence. Discusses the diverse ethnic groups of Belize and their role in economic development. Focus on Guatemala and the U.S. and their recognition of the small nation. Journal film, Inc. Ca. 1975. English
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Benedita da Silva Benito Juarez
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Better Opportunities through Education, Science, and Technology
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Between Pancho Villa and a Naked Woman: Entre Pancho Villa y una Mujer Desnuda film
Beyond Elections: Redefining Democracy in the Americas (Mas Alla de las Elecciones: Redefiniendo Democracia en las Americas) film
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El Salvador, located in Central America, is featured in this film which showcases the scenery, history, and culture of the country. This video shows scenes with narration, music, and images of San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Santa Tecla, Ahuachapan, Apaneca, San Vicente, Sonsonate, Cerro Verde, Lago de Coatepeque, Morazan, Iiobasco, Santiago Nonualco, Playas del Cucuo, Costa del Sol and many more. For the first time it includes the complete version of the national anthem, the flag, and scenes of San Salvador, beaches, and gardens. Spanish This film focuses on the life of Benedita da Silva, the first Black woman to be elected to the Brazilian national congress. A resident of a favela (slum), she emphasizes living conditions and the plight of the working poor in Rio de Janeiro. Includes interviews with da Silva and many people who know her. This film is a good portrait of the personalities and conditions involved in a grassroots political movement; it touches upon racism, feminism, ageism, politics, and poverty in general. The Cinema Portuguese w/ Guild. 1991. English subtitles 30 min. Biography of Juarez. High school level. 1986. English 110 pp. Description of Universidad de Valle de Guatemala's program for education, science, and technology education. Power points which describe their activities. Spanish, English A funny and thoughtful look at the changing nature of gender roles, this film follows a couple with amusingly different ideas about what makes for a healthy, intimate relationship. Concerned that the years are passing her by, Gina looks for a commitment from her longtime boyfriend, Adrian. Angered by his refusal to marry, and fed up with his sexist attitudes, she takes a younger and more sensitive man as her lover. Adrian, however, will not surrender his woman or his antiquated ways of thinking. Channeling the spirit of Pancho Villa himself, he tries to fully embrace his machismo and win back the passion of Gina. Televicine S.A. Spanish w/ English de C.V. film. 1995. 100 min. What is Fdacets emocracy? Freedom, equality, participation? Everyone has his subtitles or her own definition. Across the world, 120 countries now have at least the minimum trappings of democracy-‐-‐-‐the freedom to vote for all citizens. But for many, this is just the beginning, not the end. Following decades of US-‐backed dictatorships, civil wars, devastating structural adjustment policies, corporate control and electoral fraud, representative politics in the Americas is in crisis. Citizens are now choosing to redefine democracy under their own terms: local, direct, and participatory. In 1989, the Brazilian Workers' Party altered the concept of local government when they installed participatory budgeting in Porto Alegre which allowed residents to participate directly in the allocation of city funds. Ten years later, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was swept into power with the promise of granting direct participation to the Venezuelan people who have now formed tens of thousands of self-‐ organized communal councils. In the Southern Cone cooperative and recuperated factory numbers have grown, and across the Americas social movements and constitutional assemblies are taking authority away from the ruling elites and putting power into the hands of their members and citizens. Featuring interviews with Eduardo Galeano, Amy Goodman, Martha Harnecker and Ward Churchill as well as cooperative and community members, elected representatives, academics, and activists from Brazil, Canada, Venezuela, Argentina, United States, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, and more. Beyond Elections is a journey that takes us across the Americas to attempt to answer one of the most important questions English, Spanish, of our time: What is Democracy? Co-‐directed by Michael Fox and SÃ-‐lvia and Portuguese Leindecker Fox. filmed in Brazil, Ecuador, U S A, Uruguay, and Venezuela. with subtitles Completed in September 2008. 1 hour, 54 minutes. This project contains available in English dialogue in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Subtitled in Spanish. and Spanish Based on the amazing true story that inspired Elisabet Elliot's best-‐seller, _Through the Gates of Splendor_, comes an incredible documentary film. When five missionary families travel to Ecuador, they find creative ways to connect with an isolated tribe, the Waodani. Although at first they find acceptance, eventually, some meet with hostility, and ultimately, death. In a testament to unsurpassed forgiveness, however, members of the slain missionaries' families return to the Amazonian basin and live among the tribe. Featuring first-‐hand accounts of this fascinating story, including recent tribe interviews, this powerful, award-‐winning Spanish with documentary is one you will never forget. English Subtitles An article written in 1904 by Juan Bialet Masse (doctor, lawyer, agricultural engineer, entrepreneur, investigator, and Spanish adventurer) revealed the abuse and injustice that workers and indigenous peoples of Argentina suffered. 100 years later and guided by the voice of Bialet, the producers went to the same country to compare the past and present in a town visited by Bialet Masse. Spanish Sample packet of materials developed and used by Arizona high school teachers to encourage self-‐esteem and cultural pride in Latin American immigrant students in ESL/bilingual classes. 1985. English
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Biopirates Bird-‐Watcher's Guide to Mexico
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Black God White Devil (Deus e o diabo na terra do sol)
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Black in Latin America Black Latinos: A Double minority
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BIG SPUDS, LITTLE SPUDS takes a close look at the potato to examine the effects of climate change and monoculture on one of the world's staple food crops. With half the planet's population dependent on rice, wheat, potatoes, and corn, to what extent are pests and disease -‐ often exacerbated by climate change -‐ threatening world food security? The people of the Andes in Peru have raised more than 5,000 varieties of potatoes. During the Green Revolution of the 1960s they were urged to adopt a handful of new high-‐yielding varieties, that proved to be highly vulnerable to the harsh mountain weather, and to pests and diseases. The new varieties also require massive inputs of chemicals and water. In 1997 El Nino had a dramatic impact on the climate both in Peru, and Idaho, home of the US potato industry. In Peru, El Nino brought drought and killer frosts to the highlands: in Idaho, it brought persistent rains. With the wet weather came the blight that caused the Irish potato famine. Idaho's potato farmers were totally unprepared. The film looks at traditional methods of potato farming where Andean families grow their own varieties, practice crop rotation, and utilize a minimum of inputs. In sharp contrast is the industrial method of production used in Idaho, and increasingly in Peru, where just a few high-‐yielding varieties are grown, where soil fertility decreases, pesticides lose their effectiveness, and campesinos wind up working as laborers on their own land. But there is a new pride in the old varieties of potatoes. People are documenting the characteristics of different varieties in an attempt to preserve genetic diversity, and with it perhaps world food security. 1999 English Martha Montero, ed. Cambridge, Mass. 1982. English Martha Montero, ed. Cambridge, Mass. 1979. English Henry T. Trueba and Carol Barnett-‐Mizarhi, eds. 1979. English In December of 2000, in Sao Luis do Maranhao, 23 Brazilian indigenous medicine men questioned, through the touching Sao Luis letter, certain traditional aspects of knowledge. Between cities and forests, indigenous peoples have had to find their own ways to defend biodiversity and also ancient knowledge passed along generations from the invasion of powerful multinational pharmaceutical corporations. Directed by Spanish w/ English Manuele Francescheni. 2004. subtitles Margaret L. Wheeler. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1967. English This two part film examines the history of Haiti, from the 1804 revolution to the occupation by U.S. Marines from 1915 to 1934, as well as the repressive Duvalier regimes. Includes interviews with peasants, landowners, merchants, and U.S. businessmen and an examination of the workings of Haiti's economic system. The Cinema Guild. 1983. English This Brazilian made film takes us to Africa and Brazil to show how spiritual life, dance, and song took root in the new soil. Among the many traditions were the language and gods of Yoruba and Jejes from the Republic of Benin. It also follows a group of freed slaves who returned to Africa and brought with them Portuguese culture. The documentary is a testimony to some of the ironies of the diaspora. filmmakers Library. English An animated film that recounts the founding of Haiti, the world's first independent black republic, according to its folklore. A celebration of the strength and artistry of the Haitian people. Elementary through high school. Includes study guide. Icarus film. 1979. English Explores the influence of messianism and banditry (o cangaco) in Brazil through the journey of a poor herdsman and his wife as the encounter Sebastiao, a religious mystic, and Carisco, a cangaceiro. Many critics consider this film Rocha's masterpiece for Cinema Novo. Directed by Glauber Rocha. Starring Yona Magalhaes, Othon Bastos, Mauricio do Portuguese w/ Valle. Flawed copy. a new four-‐part series about the African English subtitles _Black 1i964. n Latin America_,
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influence on Latin America, is the latest production from renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The Series examines how Africa and Europe came together to create the rich cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Latin America is often associated with music, monuments, and the sun, but each of the six countries featured in Black in Latin America-‐-‐-‐Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru-‐-‐-‐has a secret history. On his journey, Professor Gates discovers, behind a shared legacy of colonialism and slavery, vivid stories and people marked by African roots. Latin America and the Caribbean have the largest concentration of people with African ancestry outside of Africa-‐-‐-‐up to 70 percent of the population in some countries. The region imported more than ten times as many slaves as the United States, and kept them in bondage far longer. As Professor Gates travels to these countries, he celebrates the massive influence millions of people of African descent had on the history and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, and considers how their contribution is often forgotten or ignored. Part 1 _Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided_: In the Dominican Republic, Professor Gates explores how race has been socially constructed in a society whose people reflect centuries of inter-‐ marriage, and how the country’s troubled history with Haiti informs notions about racial classification. In Haiti, Professor Gates tells the story of the birth of the first-‐ever black republic, and finds out how the slaves’ hard fought liberation over Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Empire became a double-‐edged sword. Part 2, _Cuba: The Next Revolution_: In Cuba Professor Gates finds out how the culture, religion, Spanish and English politics and music of this island are inextricably linked to the huge with English Approx. 240 amount of slave labor imported to produce its enormously profitable subtitles minutes National Public Radio cassette. 1981. English 15 min. Inspired by the play ''Orfeo da conceicao'' by Vinicius de Moraes. The mythic tale of Orpheus the music-‐maker and his haunted lover Eurydice is retold, with samba guitar replacing the lute and Rio's Carnaval celebration serving as Hades. Directed by Marcel Camus. Starring Breno Portuguese w/ Melo, Marquessa D. Lourdes de Oliveira. 1959 English subtitles 103 min.
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This documentary shows the destruction of the Amazon in Ecuador by Chevron/Texaco during their 20 years of oil exploitation. It also shows the campesino and indigenous movement in Ecuador against this giant oil company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was made for the International Campaign against Chevron/Texaco organized by Amazon English and Spanish Watch. 2002 w/ English subtitles 10 min An ethnographic and ecological study of the effects of water pollution on the maritime community of Bahia. The pollution directly affects the quantity and quality of the catches. As the catch decreases, so does the health of the fishing community. First Run/Icarus film. 1990. English 28 min. This documentary looks at the ways Black women in Brazil have coped with racism while validating their lives through their own music and religion. Women Make Movies. 1986. 25 min. Available on VHS ONLY
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On a hunt for the Fountain of Youth, three teenagers in 80s Honduras buy drugs, harm nature and have magical encounters. Long silent jungle sequences, a meditation on Mayan Archaeology and a heavy TV teen vibe make Blondes in the Jungle at once an absurd comedy and a serious film about the possibility of spiritual growth in a world of instant gratification. Featuring eight original songs by El Jefe and The Executive Look, a 1987 World Beat band assembled from the ranks of Vampire Weekend, Aa (Big A little a), The Birthday Boyz, Asobi Seksu and Julianna Barwick. Co-‐ directed by Lev Kalman and Whitney Horn. filmed in Honduras and the USA. Completed in January 2009. 47 minutes, 44 seconds. Dialogue in Spanish and English with no translations available. Submitted in the “globalization” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Experimental, Narrative Fiction, Short, Music film GENRES: Alternative, Comedy, Underground, Nature, Avant-‐garde, Fantasy, Independent, Post Modern, Surreal, Environmental, Satire, Period/Historical, Supernatural, Art, Spiritual, Personal Narrative NICHES: Native/Aboriginal Peoples, Latino, Youth/Teen Spanish and English An excellent documentary that attempts to explain the peculiar rhythms and Jamaican culture that produced reggae and pushed into an international arena reggae's most prominent personality, the late Bob Marley. The documentary also features Peter Tosh and nearly a dozen other reggae performers. Considered the last filmed account of a Marley performance. Directed by Jim Lewis, USA, film. English Organization of American States. Information about the life of Simon Bolivar. 1973 reprint. English A delirious satire whose humor gives way to anguished political commentary, I am Bolivar spoofs that distinctive Latin American genre, the telenovela. Santiago, who plays the great revolutionary Simon Bol?var in Lovers of the Liberator, is in trouble. He's so deeply committed to his role that he's lost his own identity, and has come to believe that he is, in fact, Bolivar. Santiago's folly is exploited by a group of celebrity-‐ hungry politicians, but the star's madness is stronger than they are. His determination to realize Bolivar's dreams leads to escapades too bizarre Spanish with for even the most outrageous telenovela. Colombia, 2002, film. English subtitles Special Organization of American States edition set. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 16. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 19. Guide included. English Produced by the OAS. Guide included. English Compiled by Ann Graham for the Library of the University of Texas at Austin, 1978. English By Manieke Clark. Record, photographs and slides, students' and teacher's manuals. Deals with country life and culture in Bolivia. 1979. English Cabinet Collection No. 22-‐23. Guide Included. English Cabinet Collection No. 8. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 24. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 21. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 15. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 104. Relatively little is known about this pre-‐Inca civilization which left ruins of impressive cities and monuments. Guides included. English (Pictures of Record) Includes details form each of the painted murals of Bonampak. The paintings chronicle in detail a military raid, a triumphal procession, and a sacrificial ritual. Guide included. English A list and description of the first five winners of the Americas Award. This Unit is a Teacher's Workshop on Immigration in Latin America and focuses on the migration of communities as witnessed through music and film. The unit includes information on Music and Culture in the Americas and the immigration debate. This film is an excellent introduction to the problems created by the maquiladoras, factories on the US-‐Mexican border. This documentary describes the consequences of 25 years of environmental neglect, the results of 5 years of earnest activity and the promises for the future. Bullfrog film. 1997. A look at the popular side of Borges's mysterious, arcane, often violent work, and the man who created it. film for the Humanities. 1988. Interviews with the author interspersed with scenes of Buenos Aires and recreated scenes of Borges' life and histories. RM Arts and the BBC. 1983. Maria Elena del Rio. Brazilian Embassy in Buenos Aires, excerpt from No. 47 of BRASIL/CULTURA, 1981. Reference handbook on Brazil including sections on history, political organization, geography, regions, demography, culture, education, society, economy, sports and tourism. 1976. Guide included.
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Brazil
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Brazil in the 16th and 17th Centuries
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National Geographic Brazil Political Map (Classic), Laminated. “This wall map of Brazil contains thousands of place names and accurate political boundaries including Brazil's 26 states. Major and minor cities, superhighways, roads, passenger rail lines, and national parks are clearly depicted. Brazil's diverse terrain is represented through accurate shaded relief and hydrographic symbology. Elevations and depths are in meters. This version is laminated—featuring a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.†Details: 41" x 41"; Scale 1:5,000,000 (1 inch = 79 miles). This controversial program highlights the political initiatives taken by Brazil?s top two religious entities: Catholics and evangelical Protestants. It argues that the Roman Catholic Church has always been fused with the nation?s identity, from statues of Christ in Rio de Janeiro to mark the first centenary of Brazil?s independence to the thousands of Brazilian flags waved during morning mass at the Cathedral of Aparecida. Yet the Church has seemed aloof to many Brazilians; fewer than one in ten attend mass regularly. With the growing power of the evangelical movement, a battle against the Catholic establishment begins for political collusion at the time of a crucial presidential election. One episode from the six-‐part series in which former Beirut hostage John McCarthy embarks on a 30,000-‐mile journey spanning six very different countries to explore the volatile relationship between religion and politics in Israel, Iran, Russia, India, Brazil, and the U.S. Different religious and political forces are at work in each of these countries and the engagement between the two makes for fascinating reading and headline news. 2004. English American Express Independent Traveler's Guide. November 1987. English Describes Portuguese activity in 16th-‐century Brazil, the development of the sugar industry and the slave trade; these activities were then dominated by the Dutch in the 17th century. film for the Humanities. 1991. English E. Belem/Manaus. Includes slides and a brief historical background of the area, with special attention paid to the importance of the Amazon river and forest in this region. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English B. Brasilia: Includes slides and a brief historical background leading to the decision to move the capital to its present site at Brasilia, as well as numerous slides of the capital. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English K. Candomble. Includes slides of ceremonies, religious artifacts, congregations, and other aspects of this fast-‐growing religion. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English G. Colonial Legacy of Minas Gerais. Includes slides of historical monuments in Minas, as well as slides of Congonhas do Campo. Diamantina, Tiradentes and other cities of the region. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English I. Ethnicity and Population. Includes slides from different regions in the Northeast of Brazil, demonstrating the ethnic diversity of this vast country. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English J. Favela. Slides demonstrate the difficult life of the favelados (slum dwellers) in the favelas overlooking Rio. Includes slides of construction, job searches, and other daily activities in the favelas. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English A. Introduction to Brazil. This set is a geographic overview of the diverse country of Brazil. Includes slides of major cities, rural villages, coastal communities, and main economic/agricultural enterprises. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English D. Rio de Janeiro. Includes slides of the most recognizable features of the city, the beaches near Rio, and important aspects of Brazilian culture: soccer and samba. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English
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F. Salvador/Bahia. Slides show the rich influence of African culture in this city, and explain how Salvador exemplifies the paradoxes and contrasts inherent in Brazilian society. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English C. Sao Paulo. Includes slides of important industries in Brazil and of the daily activities of the people of Sao Paulo. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English H. Sertao. These slides depict life in this arid region in the Northeast of Brazil, with special attention paid to the vaqueiros (cowboys) of the area. Compiled by Herbert Knup and produced by the University of New Mexico, this series has eleven complete slide sets, each with accompanying description and background information. Each set includes a title slide and a map slide. 1989-‐1993. Please specify which set when ordering. English Introduction to Brazil in several units: people, land, religion, culture, social life, history, and a close up of Brazil today. Illustrated. By the American Friends Service Committee, 1985. English Cabinet Collection No. 39. Guide included. English Published in conjunction with the Museum of Modern Art in Latin America. Guide included. Seasonal Feb-‐Mar. English Presents the necessary information for the student and teacher to understand better the issues of Brazil within the political, economic, and social context. 1985. English Grades 3-‐12. Guide included. English Landscapes of Latin America Series, Collection No. 1. Laurentia Productions. 1980. Guide included. English Introduction to Brazilian history, culture and regions, including dance and music. Montgomery County Public Schools Production. 1988. English Grades 3-‐12. Guide included. English Compilation of maps, history timeline, basic statistics, debt situation, various newspaper articles concerning environmental issues, etc. English Published in conjunction with the Museum of Modern Art in Latin America. Guides included. English This film examines the historic development of Brazil's reliance on exportation of its natural resources and importation of manufactured goods. The problems of rapid industrialization are also examined. film for the Humanities. 1993.
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AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS. English The history of Brazil's reliance upon the export of natural wealth and the import of manufactured goods are discussed. Discusses challenge of using vast resources wisely while finding ways to overcome widespread illiteracy and poverty. Student worksheets in a guide included. RMI Media Productions. 1981.
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AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS Former Brazilian political prisoners reenact the daily methods of torture inflicted upon them by the military government's political police. Directed by Saul Landau and Haskell Wexler. 1971. This film contains violence that may not be suitable for all audiences. Cabinet Collection No. 108. General views of the city. Guide included Cabinet Collection No. 7. Guide included. Zelia Barbosa sings of the sertao and favela. This album presents 12 of the most typical songs depicting the life of the Brazilian people. Grades 3 -‐ 12. Features the work of artists such as Danilo di Prete, Djanira, and Firmin.o Fernandes Saldanha. Cabinet Collection No. 74. Guide included. Cabinet Collection Nos. 96-‐98. Guide included. Music, dancing, and costumes of annual Samba School Competitors in Rio de Janeiro for the year of 1985. TV Globo. 1985. Seasonal Feb-‐mar. Banco Central de Brasil. Brasilia. Color plates. Exhibition guide, National Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian Institution. 1980. Prepared by Jon M. Tolman and Ricardo Paiva. Great introductory overview of Brazilian literary movements. Second portion presents curriculum guides and bibliography. N.d. A film of various Brazilian musicians taped from a TV broadcast. Includes Caetano Veloso, Joao Bosco, Elba Ramalho, etc. N.d. Includes 60 slides from Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janiero and 60 slides from Museu de Arte Moderno in Sao Paulo. Printed description accompanies each slide. Provides general historical texts on major cultural movements and institutions plus an excellent annotated bibliography for each topic. n.d.
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Breaking the Maya Code
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Brother Towns (Pueblos Hermanos)
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Brush up Spanish
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Bruyyi: El Origen y la Guerra de los Colores Buenos Aires
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Building a Culture of Literacy in your Community through Dia
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There are over six million Maya today. They have a rich and vibrant culture, and have guarded their traditions with great care. But for four centuries they have been a people cut off from the written record of their own extraordinary past. For almost 2000 years, the ancient Maya recorded their history and ideas in an intricate and beautiful script. Then, in the 16th century, Spanish invaders burned their books and ruthlessly extinguished hieroglyphic literacy. By the 18th century, when stone inscriptions were discovered buried in the jungles of Central America and bark-‐paper books began to surface in the libraries of Europe, no one on earth could read them. Breaking the Maya Code is the story of the struggle to unlock the secrets of the hieroglyphs, arguably one of the most complex writing systems ever created. It is based in large part on the book by archaeologist and historian Michael Coe, himself intimately involved in the decipherment story. This is a detective story filled with misunderstandings and false leads, rivalries and colliding personalities. It leads us from the jungles of Guatemala to the bitter cold of Russia, from ancient Maya temples to the dusty libraries of Dresden and Madrid. Through one of the great intellectual achievements of the past 200 years, the words of the ancient Maya scribes have begun to speak once more. Directed by David Lebrun, Night Fire film. filmed in Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Russian Federation, Spain, U S A Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Science Foundation. Completed in January 2008. 1 hour, 55 minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish, English, Mayan with no translations available. Submitted in the “people/indigenous communities” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Feature GENRES: Educational, Independent, Science, Spanish, English, Culture, Art, Spiritual, Social Issue NICHES: Native/Aboriginal Peoples, and Mayan Over a thousand immigrant workers from the highland Maya community of Jacaltenango, Guatemala live and work in Jupiter, Florida, a coastal resort town. The two towns are thousands of miles apart. _Brother Towns/Pueblos Hermanos_, filmed in both Guatemala and the U.S., chronicles how and why people migrate across borders, how people make and remake their communities when they travel far from home, and how people maintain families despite their travel. _Brother Towns/Pueblos Hermanos_ is the story of local and international controversy. News of undocumented immigrants is familiar in nearly every community across the U.S., and citizens must choose how they respond to this issue. Our story includes voices of those opposed to undocumented immigrants as well as advocates helping migrants who seek work and hope, whether documented or not. Because we are all immigrants, this is a universal human story, and quintessential American one. All of us understand family, both its challenges and its promise. Three versions: Two towns. Two nations. Thousands of paths connecting them. Bullfrog English, Spanish, Films. ©2010. and Bilingual Program for brush-‐up and review in Spanish conversation. Follows a European businessman through his day-‐to-‐day activities in a large Latin American city. Includes script and translation of film dialogue Linguex. 1987. English/ Spanish Children's book from Guatemala. The book uses songs (on accompanying CD) and theatrics (within the book) to encourage children to learn. The book aims to encourage the enjoyment of music and creativity in children. Spanish Views of the Argentine capital. Guide included. English A celebration of children, families, and reading held annually since 1996, Children's Day/Book Day, known as Dia, emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In anticipation of Dia's fifteenth anniversary the Association for Library Service to Children presents a collection of the best of its Dia programming ideas offering a wealth of ready to use programs, easily adaptable for a variety of cultures; cultural competency training tips to encourage outreach to minority populations; and interviews with library directors about the best ways to heighten awareness of cultural and literacy issues. Complemented by numerous bilingual book suggestions, this resource is perfect for collection development, early literacy story times, and year-‐round program planning. English In 1983, the villagers of San Jose Las Flores in El Salvador were forced to flee by the Salvadoran military. Three years later, the villagers decided to return and attempt to rebuild their community. After they requested help from various international organizations, the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, established a sister-‐city project with San Jose in 1986. This film documents the efforts of delegations from Cambridge working with the villagers to rebuild their war-‐torn village. The film Project. 1988. English Two-‐part film. Part One focuses on the socio-‐historical aspects of the bullfight, while Part Two chronicles an actual bullfight from start to finish, beginning with the choosing of the bull. Part One is appropriate for middle grades through adult, but Part Two contains relatively graphic footage of the bullfight itself and should be previewed before classroom showing. Educational film. 1990. VHS ONLY. English
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Burlington Resources in Ecuador: Burlington Resources, a Houston-‐based oil company with record annual earnings of some $1.2 billion in 2003, has plans to explore for oil in three highly controversial oil concessions in remote Amazon regions of Ecuador and Peru. These concessions were carved out of the traditional territories of four indigenous nations-‐-‐the Shuar, Achuar, Kichwa, and Z?para-‐-‐without their consultation or consent. The indigenous federations representing the peoples that have lived in these extraordinarily biodiverse areas for thousands of years are opposed to oil projects on their lands. They point to the fate of other forest communities living near the major oil producing regions of the Peruvian and Ecuadorian Amazon, where wide-‐spread oil and toxic contamination has caused increased incidents of cancer and other illnesses among the local peoples who have no option but to bathe, fish and drink from polluted rivers. ChevronTexaco: On Trial in Ecuador: A quick clip protesting ChevronTexaco's actions in Ecudaor. 2004 English A controversial film about an English mercenary who foments a slave revolution on the mythical island of Quemada, then betrays the revolutionaries in order to wrest control of the island from Portuguese colonial power and install a provincial British government. Because of its frank portrayal of racial conflict an imperialistic political exploitation, this film had very limited distribution in the U.S. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. Starring Marlon Brando. Evaristo Marquez, Renato Salvatori. English When two gay thugs Angel and El Nene join a plan to hold up an armored truck with a group of seasoned gangsters, their love and loyalty to each other is tested. Angel is wounded by police gunfire during the robbery, forcing El Nene to kill them all in a fit of rage. Things become complicated when they escape to Uruguay and the police threaten to torture the driver?s moll if she doesn?t tell them where they are. With their pictures plastered on the cover of every paper, drowning in drugs and alcohol, the gang begins to bicker. Against his boss?s wishes El Nene leaves the apartment and roams the streets where he meets a prostitute called Giselle in whom he begins to trust. Director Marcelo Pi?eyro whose film have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful is one of the most important figures in contemporary cinema in Argentina. His fourth film is a delicate balance of a crime and love story. Burnt Money is based on a book by Ricardo Piglia and was inspired by a famous bank robbery in Buenos Aires in the 1960s. Argentina/France/Spain/Uruguay, Spanish with 2002, film. English subtitles On June 12, 2000, a bus filled with passengers was hijacked in Rio de Janeiro in broad daylight. The kidnapper, Sandro do Nascimento, terrorized his victims for four and a half hours as the whole country watched the drama broadcast live on Brazilian TV. Based on an extensive research of stock footage, interviews and official documents, Bus 174 tells 2 parallel stories. Not only does it explain the dramatic events that unfolded as the police tried, and failed, to handle the hijack situation; but it also tells the amazing life story of the hijacker, revealing how a typical Rio de Janeiro street kid was transformed into a violent criminal because society systematically denied him any kind of social existence. Both stories are interwoven in a such a way that they end up explaining why Brazil, and other countries with similar social and economic problems, Portuguese with are so violent. Directed by Jos? Padilha, Brazil, 2004. English subtitles A rare documentary of a Havana suburb transformed by a group of beautiful and charismatic drag queens. The first and only "dragumentary" ever produced in Castro's Cuba, the journey moves from on-‐stage action and backstage preparation to insightful interviews with community leaders, the performers and their families. Directed by Margret Gilpin Spanish with and Luis Felipe Bernaza, Cuba, 1995, VHS. English subtitles Into a dusty hill town in Northeast Brazil rolls a fabulous spectacle: Swallow, the muscle king; Salome, queen of the Rhumba; even Lord Gypsy himself, all aboard a broken-‐down green truck with tent, lights, music, and megaphone. Says director Carlos Diegues, Bye Bye Brazil "is a film about a country which is about to come to an end in order to make way for another which is about to begin." Starring Jose Wilker, Bety Faria, Portuguese w/ Fabio Junior. 1980. English subtitles A visually spellbinding biography of the Spanish explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, the sole survivor of a 16th century Spanish shipwreck off the coast of Florida. Cabeza de Vaca discovers the Iguase, an ancient Indian tribe, which allows Cabeza into their tribe. Over the next eight years, he learns about their mysterious culture and becomes a leader of the group. But his former identity catches up with him when a team of Spanish conquistadors return to colonize the Indians. Directed by Nicolas Echevarria. Starring Juan Diego, Daniel Gimenez Cacho, Roberto Sosa, Spanish w/ English Carlos Castanon. 1991. subtitles The captain of a whaling ship falls in love with a beautiful woman who accepts his advances. Too late, he discovers she is engaged to the owner of the ship he commands. The rivals must join forces to fight the storm that threatens the ship. Ultimately, nature takes its toll and makes a final decision. Directed by Tito Davidson. Starring Jorge Mistral, Silvia Pinal, Spanish w/ English Eugenio Reyes. 1955. Black and White. subtitles In 1964, director Eduardo Coutinho journeyed to the rural northeast of Brazil to reconstruct the story of Joao Pedro Teixeira, a peasant leader who had been recently assassinated by thugs. He sought out the friends and family of Teixeira to act in the film but production was interrupted by the military coup in April of 1964 and the subsequent persecution of everyone involved in the film. Twenty years later, Coutinho returned to complete the film which is a powerful, reflexive documentary dealing with agrarian reform, official repression, workers' rights, and the role of the artist/intellectual in Brazilian society. Directed by Eduardo Coutinho. Portuguese w/ 1964/1984. English subtitles
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For about twelve years Cachilo, a homeless person who lived a hermits existence in Rosario (Argentina), dedicated himself to inscribing his poetry on the walls of the city at night. They found an irreplacable inspiration and role model in him and in his work. Featuring interviews with local writers and others who remember the enigmatic Cachilo, the Spanish w/English documentary explores the role of art in everyday life. subtitles Marcos is a middle aged employee at a bank. On a trip with his girlfriend, he discovers, for the first time, his sense of worth. In the interior of a falling down house, he encounters a collection of paintings by an unknown Chilean painter who had had some success in Paris in the 1930s. Marcos decides to make it his mission to bring recognition to this artistic treasure; he encounters adventures in his attempts to discover what he can about this obscure person. Everything will not be in vane, the secret that Marcos and Hilda encounter is one which changes their lives forever. Spanish Text by Miguel Angel Asturias. Dramatizatio of a bitterly satiric story of governmental brutality and stupidity bordering on the insane and in the name of bureaucratic efficiency. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish A beautiful woman, recently married, accompanies her husband to his town, a small fishing village, and finds it repugnant. Witchcraft, betrayal, murders, and storms envelop her in its conflicts. Disaster occurs, but in the end, hope is reborn. Directed by Adolfo Celi. Starring Elaine Lage, Abilio Pereira de Almeida. 1950. Portuguese Ministerio de Educacion y Cultura. Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador. Quito. Quechua textbook with illustrations. Developed for Indian bilingual education program in Ecuador. 1980. Quechua. The Tunecos are an indigenous Central American people who speak Cakchiquel, one of the more than 20 Mayan languages still spoken in Guatemala. This film explores the effects of encroaching modernism on Various w/ English their traditional way of life. English subtitles, 51 minutes, 1991. subtitles A young Catholic socialite from Buenos Aires runs away with a young Jesuit priest. They find temporary happiness in a small village but eventually are recognized and condemned to death without trial. Directed by Maria Luisa Bemberg. Starring Susu Pecoraro, Imanol Arias. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 Spanish w/ English minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. 1984. subtitles This documentary looks at how a powerful Cuban American exile group, the Cuban American National Foundation and its former leader, Jorge Mas Canosa, influenced U.S. policy toward Cuba in the 1980s and early 90s. Campaign for Cuba, narrated by Daniel Shorr, aired nationally on PBS in October 1992. This CD is a product of the State Coordination of Cultural Patrimony's Sites and Monuments of the State of Campeche and it shows with an extraordinary design and attractive photographs of the architecture conserved in the city. Complementing and enriching this work there are biographies of some of the illustrious people that have left their foot steps in Mexico and the world. It also makes reference to the history of Campeche and a map graphically shows the growth of the city. The navigation is accompanied by music by Campechean musicians. Spanish, English The CD-‐Rom is a product of the State Coordination of Cultural Patrimony's Sites and Monuments of the state of Campeche and it shows an extraordinary design and attractive photographs, the architecture of the Maya vestiges still conserved. Complementing and enriching this work, there are some results of the investigations on religion, economy, politics, culture and society of the Maya. There is a map that graphically shows the several architectural styles of this region. The interactive map is accompanied with pleasant music. Spanish, English This documentary explores the multitude of issues involved in tropical conservation and preservation. Includes discussion on the use of trees as currency, sovereign rights of nations, rights of indigenous peoples, medical and economic use for forest flora, and global political climate. PBS film. 1992. English CANAL ZONE is about the people who live and work in the Panama Canal Zone and shows both the operation of the Canal and the various governmental agencies -‐-‐ business, military, and civilian -‐-‐ related to the functioning of the Canal and the lives of the Americans in the zone. The film includes sequences of ships in transit, the work of special canal pilots, aspects of the civil government, work of the military, and the social, religious and recreational life of the Zonians. Part I of II. Total Length of combined film: 174 Min. English CANAL ZONE is about the people who live and work in the Panama Canal Zone and shows both the operation of the Canal and the various governmental agencies -‐-‐ business, military, and civilian -‐-‐ related to the functioning of the Canal and the lives of the Americans in the zone. The film includes sequences of ships in transit, the work of special canal pilots, aspects of the civil government, work of the military, and the social, religious and recreational life of the Zonians. Part II of II. Total Length of combined film: 174 Min. English Based on the play by G. Martinez Sierra. A baby girl is left at the door of a convent. The nuns care for her with lots of love and she turns into a beautiful young woman who lives happily ever after with a smart young man. Comedy. Directed by Jose Maria Glorrieta. Starring Antonio Gariso, Lina Rosales, Jaime Avellan, Lina Yegros. Spanish Linda Ronstadt sings songs in Spanish, narration in English. PBS film. English Pan American Union, Organization of American States. Sheet music and lyrics for songs from around the world. 1975 reprint. Most in Spanish, Spanish/ English/ some in Portuguese, English, and French. 2 volumes. Portuguese/ French
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Este video enseña a los niños las tradiciones infantiles latinoamericanas. Es presentado por el profesor, autor y cantante, José-‐Luis Orozco, quien ha enseñado a generaciones de niños, maestros y padres de familia la importancia de la música para preservar el idioma y la cultura hispana. Este video contiene color, animación, vida y sabor latino para motivar a los niños a que aprendan. This video introduces children to the Spanish language and to the rich tradition of Latin American children’s music. Educator, author and singer, José-‐Luis Orozco has taught generations of children, teachers and parents the importance of using Latin American songs and games to preserve the right culture and language of the Spanish-‐speaking world. This vibrant video is filled with color, animation, and Latino flavor that will motivate all children to learn. Grades K-‐4, Ages 2-‐8. Tracks: 1. Ahora es cuando chile verde, 2. Buenos dÃ-‐as / Good Morning (bilingual), 3. Al tambor, 4. Diez deditos / Ten Little Fingers (bilingual), 5. Los elefantes, 6. Los meses / The Months (bilingual), 7. El abecedario, 8. Las vocales, 9. Chocolate, 10. Si Pancha plancha, 11. Pepe pecas, 12. La pulga de San José, 13. Juanito, 14. ¡SÃ-‐ se puede!, 15. Adiós amigos / Good-‐bye, My Friends (bilingual) Cantamos y Aprendemos con Jose-‐Luis Orozco
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English and Spanish Mario, Moreno "Cantinflas," the best-‐loved comic of Latin cinema, is presented on DVD for the first time with the Cantinflas Show. Through this collection, we will see the adventures of this comic who was an idol to children. The volume includes a series of sketches entitled: bulls, soccer, boxing rugby, american football, tennis, baseball, and Cantinflas style golf. Spanish Mario Moreno "Cantinflas," is the most loved comic of Latin film is presented for the first time on DVD in the "Cantinflas Show." Through this collection we will see the adventures and past times of this children's idol. this series of animated shorts is informative, educational, and entertaining. This volume includes shorts on: The statue of liberty, the Parthenon, the Great Wall of China, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Tower of London, the Eiffel Tower, the Wailing Wall, and the canals of Venice. Spanish Chilean filmmaker Lucia Salina Briones presents a moving testimonial in this exploration of dislocation suffered by seven woman exiles. Such people as Horesia de Allende, widow of the assassinated President Allende, author Isabel Allende, and folk singer Isabel Parra relate their stories; their words are underscored by archival footage, paintings, and Spanish w/ English songs. Women Make Movies, Inc. 1990. subtitles Nancy E. Morris, traces development of new song movement, combining traditional folk music with socio-‐political (protest) lyrics. Good as a companion piece to MU/ARG/05 AND OR MU/CHI/03. 1984. Spanish Sing, dance, and learn with Cantos y Rimas. A celebration of traditional chidlren's music, Cantos y Rimas -‐ Nursery Songs and Rhythms introduces well-‐known nursery rhymes and songs in both Spanish and English. This bilingual video provides a playful introduction to simple words and phrases, such as El Sol/Sun, La Granja/Farm, Hola/Hello, and Como estas/How are you? using repetition, visiual images, and song to reinforce learning. Children will have loads of fun singing and dancing to these endearing songs, sung by children, and specially produced for little ears. Both educational and entertaining, Cantarima videos bring language to life through the songs and music that children love. Spanish, English Examines the folk-‐Catholic community, Canudos, founded in the Brazilian backlands in 1893. Canudos was considered in its time to be a subversive community and was destroyed repeatedly by the Brazilian government. Recent investigations interpret Canudos in new social and racial contexts. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1992. Portuguese Examines the folk-‐Catholic community, Canudos, founded in the Brazilian backlands in 1893. Canudos was considered in its time to be a subversive community and was destroyed repeatedly by the Brazilian government. Recent investigations interpret Canudos in new social and racial contexts. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1992. English Cassette. NPR. English Capoeira Angola, a form of Afro-‐Brazilian self-‐defense and dance, has its roots in African traditions and is becoming popular in rban centers around the world. The call-‐and-‐response singing in Capoeria is accompanied by compelling rhythms played on berimbau and percussion instruments that express and control the performance of the Capoeria fight/dance. The musicians and singers featured here are among the finest modern performers of Capoeria Angola music. Produced in collaboration with the Organizaton of American States and the Grupo de Capoeira Angola Perourinho. 6 Parts, Tracks 1-‐39. CD with small booklet English and including commentary of the songs. Portugese El Ciervo is a Jewish resort located outside of Buenos Aires where grandmothers, parents, and children go for summer vacation in 1994. Alma, a child of 13 years, violently attacks Coper, a little younger then him, in the presence of Ariel, who is the only witness to the incident. Parents, authorities, and other residents form part of the preparation for a jury where guilt will be determined. Meanwhile, Ariel and her friends, bothered by the attack, try to continue their vacation in the best possible manner. Ariel discovers, through her own experiences and that of other members of the family many things about the adult world: sex, love, religion, and justice are some of the themes that occupy her mind while her own identity is under construction. Spanish
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Slides of ''public art''-‐-‐murals, public sculptures, etc.-‐-‐in Caracas. Cabinet Collection 245. Guide included. English A documentary using the excavations of a recently-‐discovered Maya site in Belize to illustrate many fundamental features of Maya culture and to comment on the science and practice of archaeology. Pyramid film. 1987. English Murderers, rapists, stool pigeons, drug addicts. They were the feared ones, the criminals who really ran Carandiru, Brazil's largest correctional facility: Ebony, an honorable thief and respected leader; Highness, a smooth operator with two families to support; Ezequiel, an ex-‐surfer turned crack addict; Dagger, a brutal killer with God on his side. They were among the prison's elite, the select few who ruled Carandiru by their own codes and laws. A rule that would end in bloodshed when 300 policemen stormed the facility and brutally murdered 111 unarmed inmates. This is the true story of that infamous day in October 1992, a day that shocked the world. The day of the Carandiru Massacre. English subtitles, 145 mins. Directed by Hector Babenco, Brazil, 2003. Portuguese What's a better way to find out about a career than by talking to someone who works in the profession? Here is the resource students need to see what jobs are out there and how to get them. If providing food and making the world a little greener sound like appealing goals, this fact-‐filled program will point out and explore many of the appropriate occupations by talking with men and women who work in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. English C. Jamaica The cultural and historic traditions of the Caribbean nations are introduced via folktales, non-‐fiction, poetry, and oral history. Also examined are issues faced by modern Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Three book set. 1991. English Migration from the Caribbean is reshaping the cultural landscape of many American communities. This book explores this process through fiction, poetry, personal narratives and interviews by women and men of Caribbean background (Puerto Rico, English-‐speaking West Indies, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Haiti) living in the U.S. Network of Educators on the Americas (NECA). 1998. English B. Puerto Rico The cultural and historic traditions of the Caribbean nations are introduced via folktales, non-‐fiction, poetry, and oral history. Also examined are issues faced by modern Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Three book set. 1991. English A. Regional Overview The cultural and historic traditions of the Caribbean nations are introduced via folktales, non-‐fiction, poetry, and oral history. Also examined are issues faced by modern Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Three book set. 1991. English Folk music and dance from Honduras, Grenada, Jamaica and Haiti. filmed on location. Organization of American States. Ca. 1985. English Carlos Fuentes is an author, teacher, and diplomat who specializes in the policies of North and South America. In this program, Fuentes offers his perspective on current Latin American economics and the prospects for the political independence of South American countries. PBS film (A World of Ideas series with Bill Moyers). 1988. English National Public Radio Faces, Mirrors, and Masks series. 1984. Spanish Cabinet Collection No. 225. The famous abstractionist painter's personal interpretation of scenes from the Popul Vuh. Guide included. English A look at one of the most unappreciated Latin American performers of this century, this film traces the life of Carmen Miranda from her birth in Portugal, to her childhood in Rio de Janeiro and finally her life as a performer/actress in the United States. Fox/Lorber and Orion Home film. 1994. English An overview of the best moments of Carnival in Salvador, Bahia in 1991. TRVQ cinefilm. 1991. NOTE: Brief nudity. Portuguese This groundbreaking documentary shows the remarkable Carnival celebrations -‐-‐ never before seen by outsiders -‐-‐ of a remote community of Indians high in the Peruvian Andes. Their culture offers important clues into the Inca past and the roots of Andean cultures. The Q'eros play flutes and sing to their alpacas in a ritual to promote the animals' fertility. The film shows how the music evolves from individual, to family, to ayllu, to community, a structure of spiritual activity distinct from the structure of kinship. The Q'eros sing and play separately from each other, producing a heterophonic sound without rhythmic beat, harmony, or counterpoint -‐-‐ a "chaotic" sound texture that exemplifies a key connection between the culture of the Andes and that of the Amazon jungle. The film also focuses on the protracted negotiations by which the Indians were compensated for their participation in the project. English The Mexican port city of Veracruz is the site of Mexico's largest and most spectacular celebration of Carnival. This packet highlights the history and traditions of the renowned festival. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. Guide included. CRC slide series: also available for purchase. Seasonal, Feb.-‐Mar. English Dramatization of a story set in Paris in which a young Spanish couple are tormented by feelings of guild aroused by letters from Luis's mother. TVE production of Julio Cortazar's work. film for the Humanities. 1989. Spanish One of the film in the Amores dificiles series based on Gabriel Garcia Marquez works. This film questions the compatibility of Latin American culture with the values of the ''modern'' world. Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea. Starring Victor Laplace, Ivonne Lopez, Miguel Paneque. Spanish w/ English 1988. subtitles
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Cartoneros follows the paper recycling process in Buenos Aires from the trash pickers who collect paper informally through middlemen in warehouses, to executives in large corporate mills. The process exploded into a multimillion dollar industry after Argentina’s latest economic collapse. The film is both a record of an economic and social crisis and an invitation to audiences to rethink the value of trash. film by Ernesto Livon-‐ Grosman. Edited by Angelica Brisk. 2006. 60 minutes. Spanish with English subtitles. Finalist in the 2009 Latin American Environmental Spanish with Media Festival. English subtitles. Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, and one of the most important forms of contemporary contact between different cultures. Eco-‐tourism and 'ethnic' tourism, designed specifically to bring affluent and adventurous tourists into remote indigenous communities, are among the fastest-‐growing types of tourism worldwide. This insightful documentary, filmed in the small tropical forest community of Capirona, in Ecuador, serves as an incisive case study of the many issues and potential problems surrounding eco-‐and ethnic tourism. those issues are shown to be simultaneously cultural, economic, and environmental, and are complexly intertwined for both indigenous communities and tourists. The film interweaves illuminating sequences featuring the Quechua-‐ speaking Capirona Indians, Ecuadorian tour operators, anthropologists, and other academics, and college-‐age American tourists to examine the benefits and negative costs of such tourism to everyone involved. The film focuses in particular on how tourism has changed the lives of Spanish and members of the indigenous community, which took eight years to decide Quechua with to admit tourists into their villages. English subtitles Emilio is a typical teenager with typical teenage problems. He’s got a crush on Jacklynne, the most popular girl in school, and has decided to run for Student Council President to win her affection. There’s only one problem: She’s decided to run against him! As the campaign mounts and tensions rise, Emilio devises a risky plan to win Jacklynne’s heart, a plan that could easily backfire if his diabolical principal finds out about it. Diario La Estrella claims the film is an excellent example of Latin Spanish with American talent, great cast, good acting and an enjoyable story. English subtitles Cabinet Collection Nos. 194-‐196. 3 guides included. English Biography of Fidel Castro. High school level. 1988. English Made with the complete cooperation and active participation of Fidel Castro, this documentary juxtaposes segments of an interview with the Cuban leader with scenes of contemporary Cuban life and the comments of ordinary citizens about the revolution and its results. 22-‐page guide also available. Institute for Policy Studies. 1989. High demand. English Cabinet Collection No. 110. Guide included. English Guide included. English In remote, rural, semi-‐arid regions of Brazil, cowboys preserve their age-‐ old customs, communicating with their cattle in a type of lamenting singing known as "aboio". Their voices resound in an improvised and ancient manner that takes us back to the times the Moors settled in Spanish w/ English Spain. Directed by Marilia Rocha. 2006. subtitles Discusses manioc, the most important product of Waiapi agriculture. Processing of manioc is arduos, but cultivation is easy. Shows kwaka flour and the mejus (pancakes) and caxiri made from it. Indiana University. 1987. English A film about the extravagances, misery and slavery of the 19th century Cuban oligarchy. Cecilia, a mulatta, is the kiss of death which will break chains. Directed by Humberto Solas. Starring Alejandro Lugo, Mayda Limonte, Enrique Almirante, Alfredo Mayo. 1983. Adult Audience. Spanish Since 2002, Latinos have been the fastest-‐growing and largest ethnic minority in the United States. As the number of Latino children and their families continues to increase, so does the need for understanding these diverse cultures. Librarians and teachers throughout the nation are called on to meet the informational and literacy needs of Latino children through high-‐quality, culturally relevant literature and the latest educational strategies. This book details both historical and current practices in educating Latino children; explains the importance of high-‐ quality Latino children's literature in classrooms and libraries, and in supporting the ethnic identity development of Latino children; and ends with an extensive bibliography of relevant children's books and other resources. Award-‐winning Latino children's author Yuri Morales, LucÃ-‐a González, and Maya Christina González, as well as leading educators and librarians in the field of Latino children's literature and literacy, have contributed to this volume, which surveys the growing need for high-‐ quality Latino children's literature, the many ways in which teachers and librarians are using the best of these titles to promote cultural understanding, and the various criteria for selecting quality materials for their local Latino populations. Jamie Campbell Naidoo, editor. ©2011. English Interracial Books for Children Bulletin. Gives information and bibliography. 1982. English National Geographic Central America Political Map, Laminated. “Our detailed political wall map of Central America takes an up-‐close look at the countries of this region. Detail includes political boundaries, place names, rivers and waterways, major highways and roads, parks and preserves, and more. This version is laminated—featuring a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.†Details: 29" x 22"; Scale: 1 inch = 40 miles; © 2006. Publication containing information on the Pilpil people of El Salvador and ideas for classroom application of the material. Also included is information about Central American and Panamanian indigenous populations and distribution. Network of Educators on the Americas. 1992. English
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Chavez, Venezuela, and the New Latin America
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December 1986 issue of Current History dealing solely with Central American issues up to that point. Articles written by present scholars in the field. English This four-‐part program introduces students to issues, economics, and cultures in the seven Central American countries. Topics include geographical boundaries, historical background, U.S. economic and political interests, the widespread poverty of the region, and political instability, including the political struggles in El Salvador and Nicaragua. Instructor's guide includes discussion questions. Center for the Humanities. 1987. English 1984 cassette. NPR English Cabinet Collection No. 40. Guide included. English Five nations adopted the Arias Peace Plan in hopes of quelling some of the explosive conflicts in Central America. This program concisely summarizes the various conflicts and their geographical and political links. Issues include freedom of the press, harassment of opposition leaders, and American involvement, both overt and covert. From the New York Times Current Affairs series; guide included. 1988. English Cabinet Collection No. 166. Guide included. English Personal histories and interviews with Jeramias from Guatemala, Flor from El Salvador, Carlos from Honduras, and Balty from Nicaragua, all of whom are Central American teenagers whose lives have been disrupted due to war or violence. Maryknoll World film. 1988. English Inside Rio de Janeiro's bustling Central Station, two very unlikely souls are about to become inextricably linked. When a young boy (Vinicius de Oliveira) witnesses his mother' s accidental death, a lonely retired school-‐ teacher reluctantly takes the child under her wing. Although initially distrustful of each other, the two form an uncommon bond as they venture from the bustling city to Brazil's barren and remote northeastern region in search of the boy's father. Sony Pictures Classics. Portuguese w/ www.cthv.com 1999. English subtitles Cultural Writing. Latin American Studies. Photography. Chavez has become a hero, an icon, so it's difficult for people, especially young people, to understand him simply as a man. Esteemed Latin American scholar and writer Ilan Stavans, supported by 40-‐plus photographs from archival collections at the Cesar Chavez Foundation, restores this man's humanity so that readers can understand his struggles as a labor organizer and civil rights activist for farm workers. The book discusses his growing up and his family; his comadre Dolores Huerta, who stood with him from the beginning; his relationship with Dr. King and other activists in the broader struggles for civil rights for all peoples of color; and his insistence on being an activist for the rights of farm workers when so much media attention was given to the civil rights activists in the cities. Copyright 2010. English A cult film from the 1970's, lost for years and now newly restored, this film is based on ritual and legends from the Popol Vuh, as well as Tzeltal and Mayan stories. This gorgeous film, shot in the Chiapas region of Mexico by Chilean director Rolando Klein, focuses on a small Tzeltal village during a terrible drought. Desperate for relief, thirteen men set out on a quest to save their people from starvation. They seek a solitary Tzeltal, Mayan Diviner hoping he can summon Chac, the Rain God. Milestone film and dialects w/ English film, 2001. subtitles Pictures of Record. Includes photographs of American Southwest site of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, Talus Unit, Great Kiva of Chetro Ketle. Guide included. English This fun-‐filled, interactive film will have your students sounding like natives! Includes a series of skits and repetitive speaking exercises that help students master the most frequently identified trouble areas of learning the Spanish language. Designed for both beginners and advanced classes. English and Spanish Famous pre-‐Columbian ceramics from Peru. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. English In February 2004 Aleida Guevara conducted an extended, exclusive interview with Hugo Chavez, president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, exploring Venezuela's explosive revolutionary terrain post-‐ April 2002 -‐ when Chavez survived a coup attempt instigated by the United States. Featuring a dramatic interview with Jorge Garcia Carneiro, newly appointed head of the Venezuelan Armed Forces, and vox -‐ pops with Venezuelans involved in the country's many social programs, this film affords a rare opportunity to glimpse through the blockade of information imposed by the United States and into a country rich with hope, dreams, and ...oil. Spanish with English subtitles Ernesto "Che" Guevara was both a romantic and a rebel, honored by many for his commitment to liberation yet vilified by others as a rogue. This compelling program traces the life of a man whose idealism and determination gripped the imagination of an era. Interviews with family members, partisans, enemies, and others-‐-‐including the photographer who immortalized him-‐-‐share their recollections and impressions. Topics include Che's victory in Cuba, his failures in Africa, and his attempts to gather support in Bolivia, ending in his capture and execution. Archival photos and footage, plus readings from his letters and diary, round out this compassionate account of revolutionary ferver. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1990's. English Pacifica Radio Archives. Cherrie Moraga, a Chicana poet and politica, explores the meaning of being a Chicana and a lesbian in the US today. Collage of her poetry, prose and personal views. English
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This film was produced by Award-‐winning producers John Alpert and Maryann DeLio in the aftermath of the events of the first week of January, 1994. This behind-‐the-‐scenes film portrays the life of the indigenous in Chiapas and shows why, for them, revolution makes sense. Contains interviews with peasants, human rights workers, and English w/ Spanish government officials, among others. 1994. subtitles This documentary traces the history of the 30-‐year conflict between the Mexican government and the indigenous population in Chiapas through interviews with campesinos, journalists, politicians, and rebel Zapatista leaders starting with the Mexican revolution to the present. film for the Spanish w/ English Humanities. 1999. (actually shot in 1994) subtitles These two journal reports focus on the events leading up to the Chiapas uprising on January, 1994. The first is an EPICA report based on a fact-‐ finding delegation to Chiapas between February 4 and 11, 1994. The second is an issue of Challenge, the EPICA newsletter. EPICA is the Ecumenical Program on Central America and the Caribbean. 1994. Good as companion pieces to Chiapas: The Fight for Land and Liberty SI/MEX/05. English This documentary was filmed in January 1994 just days after the uprising in Chiapas began. Featuring interviews with indigenous people, English w/ Spanish campesinos of the rebellion. International Action Center. 1994. subtitles Pacifica Radio Archives. Five Chicanas, working in a range of health care fields, discuss their experience in the medical workplace and the significance of health care being administered by Chicanas to people within their community. English Pacifica Radio Archive. In the Alan Bakke vs. the Regents of the University of California, the idea of "reverse discrimination" was established. In this interview, Dr. Juan Gomez-‐Quinones discusses the implications of the decision to Chicanos in California. English
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Chico Buarque sings Spanish versions of some of his most popular songs, including Que Sera (A Flor da Terra), A Pesar de Usted, and Construccion. English African slaves struggle against, assimilate and transform Brazilian society in 18th century Minas Gerais. Music by Milton Nascimento. Directed by Walter Lima Jr. Starring Severo D'Acelino, Claudio Marzo. 1986. Portuguese This unit's three lessons focus on the 250 million children who spend most of their day on the job, including hundreds of thousands in our hemisphere who sew clothing and other goods for the U.S. market in maquiladoras. The first lesson can be used with SI LA 15 film C 01 "Zoned for Slavery," the second examines the conflict between corporate social responsibility and "the bottom line" through a role play exercise surrounding a U.S. athletic-‐wear firm with a plant in the Dominican Republic. The third explores student actions that are forging new policies and practices in the U.S. and elsewhere. Resource Center of the Americas. www.americas.org. 1997. English Presents papers from the first International Conference on Second/Foreign Language Acquisition by Children. 1988. English Discusses the debt crisis and poverty in Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru from a solely Latin American viewpoint. N.d. English A documentary that uncovers the current plight of the 100,000 unaccompanied minors entering the United States every year. This film gives the timely political debate about the U.S./ Mexico border a human face by exploring the story of Maria de Jesus (13) and her cousin Rene (12) as they attempt to cross the U.S./Mexico border alone to reunite Spanish w/ English with their mothers in the Midwest. Directed by Anayansi Prado. 2008. subtitles
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Children of the Amazon offers a rare overview of the dramatic economic, cultural and environmental transformation of the Amazon rainforest over the past half century up to present-‐day prospects for hope. Brazilian filmmaker Denise Zmekhol tells this epic tale through the intimate stories of indigenous families who she first photographed fifteen years earlier. The film shows how ranchers, loggers and international agribusiness have one by one plundered the Amazon forests, undermining the local culture and ecosystem. Large international lending institutions and the Brazilian government have pursued a development strategy to turn the Amazon into a profitable part of the new global economy. Over 150,000,000 acres of pristine forest have already been clear-‐cut with the destruction continuing at a rapid pace. The martyred rainforest activist and rubber tapper, Chico Mendes, emerges to offer a positive vision for preserving both the Amazon forest and its people. After Mendes’ death, Almir Surui, elected village chief of the indigenous Surui, continues the fight, dedicating his leadership to protecting the natural resources of the Amazon and preserving the culture of his people. Receiving international recognition for his work, Almir has also received death threats. The stakes are high because the Amazon produces 20% of the earth’s oxygen and is home to 1/3 of its species. In this sense we are all English, Portuguese “children of the Amazon.†Film by Denise Smekhol. Copyright and Monde with 2008. English subtitles 72 min.
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National Public Radio. ?Viva latino! Series. 1980. Pictures of Record. Includes slides of the Castillo, the Sacred Cenote, the Magnificent ball court with its Temple of Jaguars, and the Caracol. Guide included. Cabinet Collection No. 169-‐170. Guide included. Note: Missing one slide. This production of the film for the Humanities and Sciences reenacts the last days of the Mayan empire thorugh codices written by Chilam Balam, the last Mayan diviner. It examines the city's role as a major trading center for Uxmal and Coba, conflicts between portions of the Mayan population and newcomers, differing religious traditions, and the importance of pelota and other ritual games. 1998. Market scenes as well as some religious and costume shots. O.A.S. set 157.
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Christian Base Communities of La Paz Bolivia
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This film is a documentary about the “Awas Tingni vs. Nicaragua case, known today as the first legal victory for an indigenous community at the Inter-‐American Court of Human Rights. … In 1995, the Nicaraguan government granted a logging concession on 62,000 hectares of indigenous communal land in the country's Atlantic Coast region. The government granted the 30-‐year concession on the basis that the land is considered national territory. The Awas Tingni community attempted to bring a communal land rights case before a Nicaraguan tribunal court but after years of delay and inaction, the community finally turned to the Inter-‐American Court of Human Rights. In 2001, the Inter-‐American Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of the Awas Tingni community. The Court considered the right to indigenous ancestral lands a human right. According to Cunningham, the judicial recognition of the "spiritual understanding" between the Awas Tingni community and their ancestral land in Nicaragua was of chief importance for the success of the case. "Without our land, we would disappear," [Lottie Cunningham, a Miskito lawyer who played a key role in the Awas Tingni vs. Nicaragua case] made clear [during a presentation and discussion of the film at Tulane University in 2011]. The law of private property has since been revised to include communal rights for indigenous communities.†-‐ http://stonecenter.tulane.edu/articles/detail/764/Children-‐of-‐the-‐Sun-‐ English, Spanish, the-‐Landmark-‐Nicaraguan-‐Land-‐Rights-‐Case-‐ . A film by Andreas Peres and Miskito with and Paul Kahil. A Planbleufilms Production. Copyright 2001. English subtitles This program, produced by film for the Humanities and Sciences, examines the current economic and political struggle of poor families in Mexico post-‐NAFTA and the lives of their children. For some childhood means heavy labor as a migrant worker in northern Mexico while for others gang life on the streets of Tijuana. A compelling film about poverty, civil war, and the demand for cheap labor. 2000. English
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Children of the Amazon offers a rare overview of the dramatic economic, cultural and environmental transformation of the Amazon rainforest over the past half century up to present-‐day prospects for hope. Brazilian filmmaker Denise Zmekhol tells this epic tale through the intimate stories of indigenous families who she first photographed fifteen years earlier. The film shows how ranchers, loggers and international agribusiness have one by one plundered the Amazon forests, undermining the local culture and ecosystem. Large international lending institutions and the Brazilian government have pursued a development strategy to turn the Amazon into a profitable part of the new global economy. Over 150,000,000 acres of pristine forest have already been clear-‐cut with the destruction continuing at a rapid pace. The martyred rainforest activist and rubber tapper, Chico Mendes, emerges to offer a positive vision for preserving both the Amazon forest and its people. After Mendes’ death, Almir Surui, elected village chief of the indigenous Surui, continues the fight, dedicating his leadership to protecting the natural resources of the Amazon and preserving the culture of his people. Receiving international recognition for his work, Almir has also received death threats. The stakes are high because the Amazon produces 20% of the earth’s oxygen English, Portuguese and is home to 1/3 of its species. In this sense we are all “children of the and Monde with Amazon.” Film by Denise Smekhol. Copyright 2008. English subtitles 72 min. 71 X 14 Colorful map of Chile with basic facts and figures. English inches Looks at Chile's geography, and examines the people and how they contribute to their country's development. Emphasis on the upper class. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 1985. English 80 min. The dramatic education reforms launced in Chile during the 1980's included decentralization and privatization of the system. This program examines further efforts to upgrade the quality of education and make it accessible to all-‐-‐from university students to primary school children in rural areas. It also examines the impact of reforms: what worked, what didn't, and what others can learn from the Chilean experience. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1998. English 29 min. Cabinet Collection Nos. 54-‐56. Guides included. English 30 slides Cabinet Collection Nos. 5-‐6. 2 guides included. English 20 slides Cabinet Collection No. 105. Guide included. English 10 slides Cabinet Collection No. 10. Guide included. English 10 slides Interview with David Barsamian. Addresses both the current unrest and the repression of the Pinochet government. Pacifica Radio Archive. English 59 min. Samuel Chavkin, author of Storm Over Chile, gives a detailed account of Salvador Allende's Popular Unity government in Chile and discusses its downfall. Pacifica Radio Archive. English 60 min. This film describes the situation in Chile since 1983, when clandestine death squads with links to the military carried out a terror campaign involving killings, death threats, disappearances, and torture. Produced Spanish w/ English by Amnesty International. 1987. subtitles 22 min. The Roger Wagner Chorale. Religious and secular works. Works by Padilla, Franco, Lienas, Fernandez Hidalgo, Araujo, Zumaya, Herrera, Orejon y Aparicio, Perez Bocanegra, Torrejon y Velasco. English 45 min. Organization of American States. Information about the stature of Cristo Redentor which stands on the border of Chile and Argentina. 1967 reprint. English 7 pp. The Christian Base Community (CEB) is an increasingly common type of organization in many parts of the world, particularly in poor areas in Latin America. CEB's attempt to apply Biblical teachings to everyday life, working for social justice and improved living conditions as well as religious goals. This packet describes CEBs, their origin, and their activities in La Paz. Guide included. CRC slide series; also available for purchase. English 30 slides
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Chutney in Yuh Soca: A Multicultural Mix. Part A: Chutney in Yuh Soca; Part B: The Gospel Truth!; Part C: Songs for Our Daughters
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Describes the history of Spain from the first landing of the Moors in 711 through the nearly 800-‐year-‐long war of reconquest that ended with the defeat of the Moors and expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Focuses on cultural and intellectual influences of the three religions. film for the Humanities. 1989. English n.d. English Shows Spanish heritage, profusion of flowers, pinatas, manger scenes, posadas, church services, dances, and Indian rituals. Educational film. 1988. VHS ONLY. English Discusses Christmas in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Panama. Four Christmas songs. Organization of American States. 1976 reprint. English Frake Instructional Aids. Includes tape, slides, and small printed guide with transcript, questions, exercises, and tests. Seasonal, Dec. English Set in exotic Brazil, director Sergio Bianchi's bitterly sarcastic political comedy skewers race and class relations with witty precision as it presents a society in chaos. The story revolves around six characters who serve as a microcosm of modern Brazil, a people besieged by corruption, exploitation, sexual oppression and social discord. How these characters interact and strive for identity is at the core of a controversial, original and unsettling look at the class struggle that is funny as it is intelligent. Not since Luis Bunuel's The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie has a film balanced biting social critique, a kaleidoscope of memorable characters, Portuguese with and humor tinged with the realities and hypocrisies of everyday life. 2000 English subtitles A magnificent introduction to the most exciting Norteno (Tex-‐Mex) musicians working today. Lydia Mendoza, Flaco Jimenez, narciso Spanish w/ English Martinez, Los Alegres de Teran, and others. Brazo film. 1976. subtitles From the Guatemala por dentro television series. 1984. Spanish These three shorts show the vitality of ethnic identity which blends with the prevailing culture, yet keeps its own spirit. “Chutney in Yuh Soca:†The film shows the interaction of the east Indian and African populations of Trinidad and Tobago through the latest form of popular music – “Chutney†– Indian folk tunes with the tempo and spice of the Caribbean. Soca/Calypso, the popular brew of Trinidad’s mixed cultural heritage, is adapting to this new wave of music (20 minutes.) “The Gospel Truth!:†A family's faith and cohesiveness is reaffirmed through the singing of gospel music. A gem of a film! (6 minutes). “Songs for Our Daughters:†West Indian women living in Britain discuss the way they pass their heritage and culture on to their mixed race daughters. Using traditional rhythms and stories from the Caribbean, the film portrays the intimate mother-‐daughter relationship in this beautifully crafted film (9 minutes). Filmakers Library. 1995. All three parts on same tape. English This docu-‐drama explores the little-‐known situation of African slaves in Latin America in the 19th century. The slaves frequently rebelled against their oppressive conditions and many cimarrones (runaway slaves) established villages on the mountains. This film recreates an attack by cimarrones on a Spanish caravan and portrays life in those slave villages. The Cinema Guild. 1983. English An excellent resource for teachers of the Spanish language, this book offers 18 units covering Spanish-‐language film from North and Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Spain. English/Spanish 1942 in the middle of northeastern Brazil, two very different men meet along the road: Johan, an aspirin salesman avoiding the German draft, and Ranulpho, a rural Brazilian seeking escape from the drought. Although their personalities and lives are worlds apart, the two men develop a deep friendship, as Johan, in an effort to provide Ranulpho Portuguese and with job skills, teaches Ranulpho to run the film projector and drive a German with truck. 2005. English subtitles Central focus on Lima, Santiago, and La Paz, plus information on small cities in the region. Guide included. English This film captures the flavor of pre-‐Hispanic America with a docudrama-‐ type representation of life in ancient Mexico. filmed on location at Teotihuacan and Tajin. C/ Producciones. 1992. English Landscapes of Latin America Series, Collection No. 2. Laurentia Productions. 1980. Guide included. English Celebrated with worldwide acclaim, this powerful true story of crime and redemption has won numerous prestigious awards around the globe. The streets of the world's most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro's City of God are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with a different eye: the eye of an artist. In the face of impossible odds, his Portuguese with brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a English, Spanish, window into his world and ultimately his way out. Directed by Fernando and French Meirelles, 2003. subtitles General information, photographs. Organization of American States. 1974. Spanish Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1977. Spanish General information, photographs. Organization of American States. 1973. Spanish Information on Latin American authors and their work. By Davis Oliphant, 1979. English Materials from a workshop presented at the 15th LASA Congress in Miami in December 1989. The package includes discussion of approaches to the teaching of geography, sample lesson plans for various levels, and an extensive list of curriculum resources. English
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Clemente!
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Clothing: A Cross-‐Cultural Study
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Coca Cero El Apocalipsis Andino
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Coffee Connections
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"A little boy named Clemente learns about his namesake, the great baseball player Roberto Clemente, in this joyful picture-‐book biography. Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente was the first Latin American player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Known not only for his exceptional baseball skills but also for his extensive charity work in Latin America, Clemente was well loved during his eighteen years of playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He died in a plane crash while bringing relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua, but his legacy and inspiration live on." Ages 4-‐8. By Willie Perdomo with illustrations by Bryan Collier. 2010. Winner of the Consortium of Latn American Studies Programs Américas Book Award. English and Spanish 32 pages This is a two-‐part program that deals with clothing around the world and with the activities involved with the making and wearing of clothing. Educational Design, Inc. 1987. English 25 min. The documentary concerns the rebellion of October 2003 provoked by peasant poverty, the gas crisis and the eradication of the cultivation of coca by the Bolivian Government and the EEUU. Directed by Alejandro Ravazzola. 2004. Spanish 54 min. Born out of the US war on drugs, an Aymara Indian coca leaf grower (cocalero) named Eva Morales travels through the Andes and Amazon in jeans and sneakers, leading an historic bid to become Bolivia's first indigenous president. The filmmakers, granted astonishing up close and personal access to Evo, capture the intimate moments of this controversial figure and his triumphant rise to power. A story of geopolitics, people's movements, indigenous culture, and one man's Spanish and impressive determination. Cocalero is a luminous portrait of working Quechua w/English people in rare triumph against U.S imperialism. subtitles 94 minutes Examines coffee and its relationship to key issues in the international economy. Consists of four lessons on international coffee connections, Californian connections, coffee in Latin America, and the international 66 pp./ 13 economy. Guide included. English slides.
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This film looks into the faces of people who are at times "consumers" and "producers' of what is known as the most traded commodity in the world after oil-‐ coffee. From the point of view of the narrator who one day ponders the impact of his morning cup, We begin to see that coffee is an entry point for considering the impact of our consumption choices in the United States on social justice issues and ecological concerns across the Americas and around the world. We begin to see what makes specialty coffee special, to consider claims of corporate social responsibility and to understand how an industry that has questionable impacts on people and the planet is also has a thriving sustainability movement comprised of a number of grassroots campaigns and product certification programs, including Fair Trade and Organic. The narrator's quest takes us to communities of farmers in Central America that each are in some way envisioning improving their quality of life as they improve the quality of their coffee and conserve the land. Through the stories of engaging, often endearing inviduals, "Coffee with the taste of the Moon" explores topics like market consolidation, food safety and the short-‐sighted risks of the agrochemical industry's Green Revolution. The viewer may see that the nuances of flavor in quality coffee are a result of artisan craftsmanship and wisdom passed down generation to generation all while also questioning some of the core underlying assumptions of globalization. It is the story of poetic social activists, entrepreneurs, earnest and innovative farmers, scientists, and the coffee drinkers who connect them. This is a small story of awareness about how we treat our neighbors, and about how our purchases represent our values. 2005 English
Coffee with the Taste of the Moon
Coffee, Culture, and Community Development
Coffee: A Sack Full of Power
Collective Memory: African Presence in LA Colombia
Colombia: A Better Manana (South American Journey H)
In collaboration with Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies and the National Coffee Association, the Stone Center presented a K-‐12 teacher workshop on coffee on March 17, 2011. The workshop introduced teachers to the history of coffee around the world and explored the industry within Latin America. Mark Pendergrast, acclaimed author of _Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How it Transformed Our World_ presented during the workshop. Coffee roaster Elizabeth van Sant traced coffee through Latin America and worked with teachers to prepare hands-‐on and engaging activities to work into an Curriculum interdisciplinary curriculum on Latin America. This binder contains the Unit printed material as well as a CD of digital materials from that workshop. English Coffee ranks second only to oil as the most important raw material on the world market. It has shaped the economies history, and social structure of a large part of Latin America. The film explains the difference between the Brazilian and Costa Rican system of production, and why the Brazilian system has led to such poverty. Mechanization of farms has thrown many rural laborers out of work, an explosive situation in a country where one percent of the population owns 46% of the land. Nobel Peace prize winner Oscar Arias and economist Celeso Furtado analyze the market forces that affect coffee prices. An important film for film economics and Latin American Studies. 1999. Filmmakers Library. English Subtitled "A Study Guide on the Maroon Community of Esmeraldas, Ecuador," this publication is a brief history of the community of Africans who fled slavery to establish an independent society. Also includes legends and short biographies. Compiled by the Network of Educators on book the Americas (NECA). 1993. English slide 1977. Guide included. English Deals with the problems of urban drift, land reform, violence, civil unrest, drug trafficking, and poverty. Narrator shows often extreme ethnocentrism and cultural insensitivity; viewers should be prepared to discuss the cultural biases behind the filmmakers' commentary. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/PER/01, DF/BRA/04, HC/SA/01, I/ARG/02, I/COL/03, I/SA/09 and R/SA/01 for other segments film of the South American Journey series.) English
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Colombia: Reference Sources
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Colombia: San Agustin Pre-‐Hispanic Stone Sculptures Colombia: The Ticunas Native Artists of the Amazon
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Colombia: Works by 10 Internationally Known Contemporary Artists Colonial Architecture I & II of Antigua Guatemala Colonial Art of Peru
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Colonial Mexican Society
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Colonialism in the Americas Colorcroquis de Costa Rica
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Colors in the Street: Old San Juan
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Columbus
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part A: Columbus's World
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part B: An Idea Takes Shape
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part C: The Crossing
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part D: Worlds Found and Lost
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part E: The Sword and the Cross
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part F: The Columbian Exchange
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Columbus & the Age of Discovery Part G: In Search of Columbus
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Columbus and Isabel
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Columbus and the Age of Explorers
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Columbus Didn't Discover Us
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This short film is an introduction to Colombia's cities, landscape, people, industrial, agricultural, and shipping industries with an eye toward inviting foreign investment. Pays special attention to all aspects of Colombia's international trade and manufacturing industries. Offers a different view from what is usually given by the international media. The Colombian American Chamber of Commerce. 1994. Cabinet Collection Nos. 30-‐31. Guides included. A mixture of images from both the Santa Fe School and Colombia in general from the colonial period. Cabinet Collection No. 101. Guide included Cabinet Collection Nos. 57-‐59. Guide included. Compiled by Oscar Delepanti for the Library of the University of Texas at Austin. Provides titles with annotation. 1983. Cabinet Collection Nos. 51-‐53 of pre-‐Hispanic stone sculpture. Guides included. Cabinet Collection No. 100. Guide included. Includes paintings by Fernando Botero, Alejandro Obregon, and Nirma Zarate. Cabinet Collection No. 75. Guide included. Cabinet Collection Nos. 133-‐134. Guide included. Guide included. Twenty-‐seven slides representing socio-‐economic aspects of daily life in colonial Mexico. A 27-‐page guide includes extensive information on each slide, plus suggested follow-‐up projects and readings for students. CRC slide series; also available for purchase. Through lively dialogue and illustrations, this book traces the history of the Americas and examines the legacy of colonialism. A sophisticated description of colonialism in an easy to read, comic book format. Similar to GE/COS/4. A teaching atlas that includes blank maps. 1990. Portrays the colorful homes and shops of this colonial city. Cabinet Collection No. 252. Guide included. From the Greatest Thinkers series. Taking risks while building on an established base of knowledge is the thought process analyzed in this program about explorer Christopher Columbus. Social Studies School Service. 1981. This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. Explores the world of Columbus's journey to set the stage for his seagoing journey. Please specify program when ordering. film for the Humanities. 1991. This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. Please specify program when ordering. Focuses on the advances in shipbuilding and navigation that made Columbus's journey possible, examines his motivations, and chronicles his search for patronage to fund the voyage. film for the Humanities. 1991. This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. Full-‐scale replicas of the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria follow the route of Columbus's first trans-‐Atlantic crossing. Please specify program when ordering. film for the Humanities. 1991. This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. A modern sailboat and crew retrace the route of Columbus's first voyage through the Bahamas to Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, searching for the Caribbean Columbus saw, and finding the changes left in his wake. Please specify program when ordering. film for the Humanities. 1991. This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. Explores the interests of the conquistadors and the church, and their effect on the indigenous population. Please specify program when ordering. film for the Humanities. 1991. This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. Examines the exchange of horses, cattle, corn, potatoes, and sugar cane between the Old World and the New, and the lasting impact on the people of both worlds. Please specify program when ordering. film for the Humanities. 1991.
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This seven-‐nation co-‐production chronicles Columbus's journey and its repercussions in commemoration of the quincentennial. Follows the path of his fourth and final voyage and explores how different nations and cultures perceive Columbus 500 years after his arrival in the New World. Please specify program when ordering. film for the Humanities. 1991. English Part of the You Are There series, which recreates historical events using the techniques of modern television news reporters. While stressing the economic and geopolitical factors in the Spanish monarchy's decision to finance the voyage of Columbus, this episode also highlights the human side of history, including Isabel's enigmatic personality and Columbus's arrogance. Grades 4-‐8. Educational Media. 1971. English This publication of the Library of Congress provides many maps of the New World and the Explorer's contact in the new world. 1992. English This film features interviews with indigenous activists from North, South and Central America who attended the First Continental Conference of Indigenous Peoples in July 1990 in Ecuador. They speak about the past devastation of their cultures by the ''European invasion,'' contemporary struggles over land and human rights, the importance of reviving and preserving spiritual traditions, and the threat of environmental crisis. There is no narration, making this item most appropriate for audiences with a fairly sophisticated background in indigenous issues. In Spanish and several native languages with English voice-‐over translation. Turning Tide Productions. 1992. Dubbed in English
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Columbus: His Enterprise
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Com Licenca Eu Vou a Luta
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Coming to America
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Common Table: Basic Christian Communities in Latin America
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Common Table: Central American Refugees and the Church Response
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Common Table: The Aymaras of Bolivia
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Community Colleges: Their Role in Int'l Technical Education
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Como agua para chocolate (Like water for chocolate)
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Como en los cuentos
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Como ves?
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Comparing Cultures
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Conceptual Glimpses
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Conducta (Behavior)
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Confesion a Laura (Confession to Laura)
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Conociendo a Puerto Rico (Getting to Know Puerto Rico)
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This alternate view of Christopher Columbus balances the traditional glorified tale of the explorer. Chapters on the voyages and Columbus's experiences in the New World credit him for his originality and determination, while presenting him as a greedy, cruel, and frequently vicious man. Also emphasizes the destructive effect of European "discovery" on Native American cultures. An afterward for teachers shows how the book may be used to teach students to read history critically. Grades 9 and up. NECA and Rethinking Schools, 1992. English An adaptation of the book. Elaine Maciel was a daring adolescent and at 15 she rebelled against the hypocritical morality of the Brazilian middle class. The film enriches the story of Elaine by also developing the characters of her father, a former army sergeant, and her mother, who grew up in one of the most violent parts of the country. Directed by Lui Farias. Starring Fernanda Torres, Marieta Severo, Carlos Augusto Strazzer. Portuguese The personal-‐experience stories of high school students who recently moved to the U.S. from El Salvador, Ethiopia, Korea, and Nicaragua. Includes commentary on immigration policies, political refugees, attitudes of foreign governments, cultural pluralism, and the ''American Dream.'' From the Current Issues series. Close Up Productions. 1989. English What is a basic Christian community? It is a new experience of Church in small groups of Christians learning to integrate faith and life. It is a fast-‐ growing reality in the Latin American Church. Two missioners who were actively involved discuss these unique communities with the aid of film presentations from communities in Brazil and Bolivia. Maryknoll World film. 1986. English Hundreds of thousands of Central Americans, fleeing war and oppression in their own countries, have sought refuge in the U.S. Their chief defenders in this country have been the churches. This program shows the efforts of churches to offer Biblical hospitality and the challenges of immigration authorities. Maryknoll World film. 1987. English Taped entirely on location in Bolivia, this film records an ancient Aymara ceremony. Two missionaries working with Aymara Indians share thoughts about the culture and life of these Bolivians. Maryknoll World View Library. Ca. 1980. English Eduardo Conrado. The role of community colleges in the 1980's discussed at a conference in El Paso. 1981. English Based on the novel by Laura Esquivel, this is the story of a girl whose emotions directly influence her cooking. Themes of unrequited love, family duty, the politics of revolution and even madness dominate this visually pleasing movie. Directed by Alfonso Arau. 1992. LESSON PLANS Spanish w/ English AVAILABLE, PLEASE INDICATE ON REQUEST FORM subtitles Excellent Argentine film based on the book by Aida Bortnik. A couple from the city are stranded in a storm and their lives are changed by the people they stay with. Directed by Eugenio O'Higgins. Starring Graciela Borges, Pablo Alarcon. Spanish The story of the faces, the doubts, the joys, the brutal deeds, the difficult sentimental education of youths trapped in the misery of Mexico City. Directed by Paul Leduc. Starring Blanca Guerra, Roberto Sosa (hijo), Cecilia Toussaint, Ana Ofelia Munguia, Eduardo Lopez Rojas. Spanish This book of reproducible activities looks at people from Bolivia, France, the Soviet Union, and Korea. Activities acquaint students with social science concepts necessary to contrast various cultures, including customs, traditions, technology, and values. Students are then encouraged to create their own cultures, originating languages, laws, family compositions, tools, and holidays. Grades 4-‐9. English Presents four social concepts (accommodation, conflict, competition, mobility), and learning activities for acquiring and applying the concepts. 1982. English _Conducta_ is a touching Cuban film about an 11 year old boy, Chala, in Havana who supports his alcoholic mother. The movie, directed by Ernesto Daranas, examines the healing relationship between the boy and his sixth-‐grade teacher, Carmela, a wise, caring, surrogate grandmother, who flouts the school’s strict rules to help her students. After she suffers a heart attack, her substitute sends Chala to a “re-‐ education†school, a decision Carmela vehemently opposes, because it would be a black mark on his record. The children, their teachers and their parents represent a lively cross-‐section of contemporary Cuban Spanish with society. 2014. English subtitles An emotionally gut-‐wrenching drama from Colombia set after the assassination of liberal leader Jorge Elieser Gaitan in 1948, an event which touched off civil war in Colombia. Rioting traps two people at Laura's house, setting the scene for an unforgettable night. Directed by Jamie Osorio Gomez. Starring Vicky Hernandez, Gustavo Londono, Maria Cristina Galvez. 1990. LESSON PLANS AVAILABLE, PLEASE INDICATE ON Spanish w/ English REQUEST FORM. subtitles (Getting to know Puerto Rico). By James and Ana Mercedes Ward. Slide and tape presentation on history, culture and politics of Puerto Rico. In Spanish or English. Set of 95 slides, 2 cassettes. Grades 4-‐12. English Third in the Spain in the New World series. Retraces the stories of Cortes and Pizarro in the conquests of Mexico and Peru respectively. film for the Humanities. 1986. English
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Conquistadors
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Contact: The Yanomami Indians of Brazil.
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Contemporary Brazilian Music
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Contemporary Issues for Women
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Contemporary Mexican Painting in a Time of Change
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Contras
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Contrasting Urban Lifestyles
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Controversia
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Conversing with the Planets: How Science and Myth Invented the Cosmos
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Cooking Mexican
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Cooperativa sin fronteras: El primer paso
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Copan
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Corredores Biologicos para Conectar el Campo con la Biodiversidad
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Corridos de la Revolucion Mexicana
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The Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century was one of the most cataclysmic events in history. Spanish expedition had to endure the most unbelievable hardships to open up the lands of the New World. Few stories, if any, in history match these for the sheer drama, endurance and distance covered. In Conquistadors, Michael Wood travels in the footsteps of some of the greatest of the Spanish adventurers from Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, and from the deserts of north Mexico to the heights of Machu Piccu. He experiences first hand the reality of epic journeys, such as those made by Hernan Cortes and Francisco and Gonzalo Pizarro and explores the turbulent and terrifying events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires, as well as Orellana's discovery of the Amazon and Cabeza de Vaca's extraordinary journey across America to the Pacific. In Peru, as in Mexico, the Conquistadors swept away the indigenous states, subjugating the native people, destroying their religion and culture. Michael Wood brings history alive as he relates this story of conquest, heroism and greed and shows us how the Conquistadors have changed the way that we see the world, in terms of history and civilization, justice and human rights. English, 240 minutes (two films), 2001. English This documentary graphically depicts the devastating impact of contact with the outside world on an isolated indigenous tribe, the Yanomami Indians. They are considered to be the last major Stone Age people in the Amazon. Producer Geoffrey O'Conner was smuggled into Yanomami territory so he could record the plight of these endangered people-‐-‐ endangered by diseases brought by gold miners and by the pollution of the natural ecosystems. filmmakers Library. 1990. English By Enylton de Sa Rego and Charles A. Perrone, Latin American Institute, University of New Mexico. Introduction and annotated bibliography. N.d. English A self-‐contained workshop kit for advanced high school through adult levels. Addresses issues including family configuration, women and work, social attitudes, political activism, and women's role in economic development. Includes a 300 page facilitator's guide, masters for reproducible handouts, a slide show with script entitled Who are Latin American Women? and the 20 minute film Women and Work in Latin America. Upper Midwest Women's History Center. 1991. May be used in its entirety as a 2-‐3 day workshop; individual sections may be completed in as little as one hour. English Includes the Mexican mural movement, contemporary painters, confrontation in the artistic world, the New Imagists, the genesis of Interiorismo and artists of the Nueva Presencia. Illustrated. 1977. Illustrations. English After the breaking of the Iran-‐Contra scandal, looks at the Contra movement in light of that situation. Christian Science Monitor Report, Nov. 1986. English An instructor's guide focusing on the diversity and unity within the urban context. Contains seven lessons; the first five introduce Brazil and the last two focus on urbanization. Instructor's guide and slides included. English With humor and irony, this documentary explores a serious subject not only in Cuba but throughout Latin America-‐-‐machismo and the role of women today. The film's title and structure are taken from a popular form of peasant music, the controversia, in which two singers argue extemporaneously around a given metered line. The Cinema Guild. ca. Spanish w/ English 1975. subtitles Revised and updated, Conversing With The Planets interweaves astronomy, mythology, and anthropology to explore what the universe means to us and what it meant to our ancestors. Aveni also deftly illustrates the influence of our culture and beliefs on the path of scientific discovery, tracing the rise and fall of astronomy as blown by the prevailing winds of religious, philosophical, and political change. English Some recipes are not authentic, but this cookbook also includes a wide variety of real Mexican food. Excellent color photography, including step-‐ by-‐step illustrations of any complicated techniques. Better Homes and Gardens. 1986. English Describes the work of the Inter-‐American Foundation to support grass-‐ roots development in Latin America. This film focuses on the Mexican Cooperativa Sin Fronteras, a cooperative made up of migrant workers and workers in Mexico, and its successful efforts to fund community development in four Mexican villages. Includes instructor's guide in English with discussion questions. High school/college. Inter-‐American Foundation. 1987. Spanish Slides of Mayan stela, ball court, temples, sculptures, etc. 1980. Guide included. English The saga of Delmiro Gouveia, a pioneer of national industry in the Northeast at the beginning of the century. It depicts his resistance to economic domination and his heroic fight against political persecutors from city and the sertao. Directed by Geraldo Sarno. Starring Rubens de Falco, Izabel Ribeiro, Jofre Soares. 1976. Portuguese This animated film is a pedagogical instrument to show the potential of biological corridors as a tool in conserving biodiversity in rural areas. It emphasizes the biological risks of the Colombian Andes, provides an overview of the principal ecosystems in the country, and illustrates the experience of the conservation project for the Andes, developed by the town of Filandia. Through these two topics, the environment is recreated to show that it is possible to connect biodiversity with people, through organizations and institutions that support a better future for a people and their region. Spanish Part of the series En busca de Mexico, this film explores the history of the corrido in Mexico focusing on the corridos written about the battles and heroes of the Mexican Revolution. film for the Humanities. Spanish
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Coser y cantar: A Radio Play
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Cosquin City of Folklore
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica: Paradise Reclaimed Costa Rica: San Jose Costumbrismo y novela sentimental
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Creative Activities for Teaching About Mexico
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Crisis in Central America: Battle for El Salvador
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Crisis in Central America: Castro's Challenge
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Crisis in Central America: The Yankee Years
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Crisis in Central America: Two Views
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Cronica Mixteca: 8 venado y 6 mono Cronistas de las Indias
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Pacifica Radio Archive. Radio play version of Delores Prida's critically acclaimed bilingual theater production. It details a day in the life of a Cuban-‐American immigrant as she confronts her status as a bicultural American and as a woman in society. 2 parts on 2 cassettes. Spanish Visit to the folklore festival celebrated annually in Cosquin, Argentina. Grades 8-‐12, College. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. Spanish Photo presentation of the geography of Costa Rica. Land, history, government, people, and economy. Middle and high school level. 1987. English Discusses the development of Costa Rica in the twntieth century and its international position as neighbor to Nicaragua. Christian Science Monitor Report, Mar. 1987. English National Geographic Costa Rica Political Map, Laminated. “This full-‐ color map is a richly detailed rendering of one of Central America's greatest treasures. From its northern savannahs and plains to lush forests and pristine jungle-‐lined beaches, Costa Rica's beauty and diversity beckon! The map also includes outlines and information for National Parks, Protection Zones, and more. This version is laminated—featuring a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.†Details: 37" x 35"; Scale = 1:441,362; © 2006.
Produced in the late 1950s under the auspices of the United Fruit Company, this film explores Costa Rica through the eyes of an international company with important local interests. Cabinet Collection No. 79. Guide included.
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A documentary discussing Costa Rica's precarious position as a neutral, unarmed democratic nation in the midst of Central American turmoil and the country's decision to dedicate resources to development instead of armament. Includes interviews with president Oscar Arias and other politicians and officials. Narrated by Raul Julia. filmakers Library. 1988. English Cabinet Collection No. 78. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 32-‐33. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 77. Guide included. English Hosted by scientist Dan Jansen. Documentary of biological project to reconstruct tropical dry forest in Santa Rosa, Costa Rica. PBS film (Nature series). 1987. English Cabinet Collection No. 130. Guide included. English Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish By Chloe Sayer, University of Texas Press. Sections on the costume before the Conquest, the post-‐Conquest heritage, and twentieth century costumes. Illustrated. 1985. English Couple in the Cage documents the travelling performance of Guillermo Gomez-‐Pena and Coco Fusco, in which they exhibited themselves as caged Amerindias from an imaginary island. Audiences reactions dramatize the dilemma of cross-‐cultural misunderstanding as many are shown to believe they were real. English By William Vickers, Florida International University. Course contents and objectives; contains some bibliographical information. 1979. English Contains Mexico and Central America. English This book is filled with worksheets, charts, maps, and games for traditional classroom use about the pre-‐history and contemporary history of Mexico. Published by Stephens and Shea. Good for Elementary supplement. 1990. English Describes the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua and US reaction up to 1984. WGBH Education Foundation. 1985. English Documents the present conflict in El Salvador. WGBH Education Foundation. 1985. English Highlights Castro's policy toward Latin American countries undergoing social conflict and U.S. response to Castro regime. WGBH Education Foundation. 1985. English Presents an historical overview of U.S. presence and intervention in Central America, focusing on the late 19th century through WWII, and continuing up to the mid 1980's. Includes archival footage of the building of the Panama Canal. WGBH Education Foundation. 1985. English U.S. intervention is discussed by Bill Ford, a New York trial lawyer and brother of a Maryknoll nun, Sister Ita Ford, who was murdered in El Salvador, and by Rev. Dan Driscoll, an activist missionary. Pacifica Radio Archive. English This retelling of an Aztec legend uses images of gods from the codices Spanish w/ English mixed with present day Mixteca villages to illustrate its tale. 1999. subtitles Extensive text and bibliography by Manuel and Elena Alvar. Bookform. Spanish An ingenious chemist creates a device to grant him eternal life but not without a price. He dies 400 years later hiding his Cronos device but now an antique dealer discovers it and becomes obsessed with its power and he has to pay the price of becoming younger. Directed by Guillermo del Spanish w/ English Toro. Starring Federeico Luppi, Ron Perlman. 1992. subtitles J. Doyle Casteel, Clemens Hallman, et al. Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida. 1981 reprint. English J. Doyle Casteel, Clemens Hallman, Felicity M. Trueblood. Learning activities. Grades 7-‐12. University of Florida. 1976. English Luis Valdez narrates a portrait of Carlos Fuentes, told through conversation, readings, and interviews. PBS film. (Novel series). N.d. English Packet of materials including information on National Resource Centers' programs and resources, Columbus Quincentary information, classroom activities and materials, and workshop presenters' materials. Grades K -‐ 12. 1991. English
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Crude
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Cruel Courage
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Cry Argentina
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Cuba
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Cuba and its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo
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Cuba Encounter
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Cuba Feliz
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Cuba Va: The Challenge of the Next Generation Cuba's Economy
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Three years in the making, this cinema-‐v�rit� feature from acclaimed filmaker Joe Berlinger (Brother's Keeper, Paradise Lost, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster) is the epic story of one of the largest and most controversial legal cases on the planet. An inside look at the $27 billion "Amazon Chernobyl" case, Crude is a real-‐life high stakes legal drama set against a backdrop of the environmental movement, global politics, celebrity activism, human rights advocacy, the media, multinational corporate power, and rapidly-‐disappearing indigenous cultures. Presenting a complex situation from multiple viewpoints, the film English, Spanish, subverts the conventions of advocacy filmmaking as it examines a A'ingae, and Secoya complicated situation from all angles while bringing an important story of with English environmental peril and human suffering into focus. Copyright 2009. subtitles 105 min. Our hour-‐long film begins in NYC on September 11th, 2001. After witnessing the destruction of ground zero, the filmmaker searches for answers. A week later he finds himself in Colombia, a country which has been living with terrorism almost half a century. We are introduced to our characters: a social worker assisting campesino families displaced by the war, a choreographer teaching barrio children to escape violence through dance and trying to keep his ideals in a climate of compromise, an assassin-‐for-‐hire struggling to understand himself and his context, and a maverick photographer intent on documenting Colombia's terrorism. We learn what our characters can teach the world about living in and through terrorism. Although in Colombia the cycle of violence ultimately continues, this film is a story of hope and resilience because of the choices made by the main characters. But hope itself is cruel. As Gabriel Garcia Marquez has written, the adaptability of Colombians may be the English, Portuguese cruelest kind of courage, because it enables Colombians to carry on no and Monde with matter how terrible the circumstances. English subtitles 57 minutes This documentary on Argentina since the resumption of civilian government discusses the future of democracy in Argentina and other South American countries, especially in light of the extreme economic crises in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Includes extensive background on recent (post-‐Peron) Argentine history. PBS film. 1992. English 60 min. Photo presentation of the geography of Cuba. Land, history, government, people, and economy. Junior and high school level. 1987. English 64 pp. This entertaining history of Cuba and its music begins with the collision of Spain and Africa and continues through the era of Miguelito Valdés, Arsenio RodrÃ-‐guez, Benny Moré, and Pérez Prado. It offers a behind-‐ the-‐scenes examination of music from a Cuban point of view, unearthing surprising, provocative connections and making the case that Cuba was fundamental to the evolution of music in the New World. The ways in which the music of black slaves transformed 16th-‐century Europe, how the claves appeared, and how Cuban music influenced ragtime, jazz, and rhythm and blues are revealed. Music lovers will follow this journey from AndalucÃ-‐a, the Congo, the Calabar, Dahomey, and Yorubaland via Cuba to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saint-‐Domingue, New Orleans, New York, and Miami. English 672 pages A group of American students touring in Cuba and their reaction to this cross-‐cultural experience are taped for this program. High school and college level. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1980. English 58 min. This is a joyful and uninhibited journey into Cuba's musical soul. The film follows Miguel Del Morales, a 76 year old troubadour known as El Gallo (The Rooster) as he wanders the country meeting people of all persuasions who share the passion of music that is central to the life and Spanish with dreams of the Cuban people. English subtitles 93 minutes This film is a controversial look at Cuba's future from the dynamic perspective of Cuban youth. Young men and women born after the Cuban Revolution in 1959 face the challenge of finding solutions to Cuba's economic crisis in the 90's. Scenes illustrate both the severity of the economic crisis and the long-‐term benefits of the Revolution. Insight Spanish w/ English Media. 1993. subtitles 60 min. Grades 3 -‐ 12. English 12 slides Sustainable Agriculture examines Cuba's response to the food crisis created by the collapse of the Soviet Bloc in 1989. At one time Cuba's agrarian culture was as conventional as the rest of the world. It experienced its first "Green Revolution" when Russia was supplying Cuba with chemical and mechanical "inputs." However, the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 ended all of that, and almost overnight threw Cuba's whole economic system into crisis. Factories closed, food supplies plummeted. Within a year the country had lost over 80% of its foreign trade. With the loss of their export markets and the foreign exchange to pay for imports, Cuba was unable to feed its population and the country was thrown into a crisis. The average daily caloric intake of Cubans dropped by a third. Without fertilizer and pesticides, Cubans turned to organic methods. Without fuel and machinery parts, Cubans turned to oxen. Without fuel to transport food, Cubans started to grow food in the cities where it is consumed. Urban gardens were established in vacant lots, school playgrounds, patios and back yards. As a result Cuba created the largest program in sustainable agriculture ever undertaken. By 1999 Cuba's agricultural production had recovered and in some cases reached historic levels. (The other title in the series is: Pt. 2 Health Care System -‐ In spite of the economic crisis and US embargo, the Cuban health system is an outstanding success story around the world.) Produced, written, and directed by Ray Burley. Copyright 2006. English 45 min.
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Cuba: In the Shadow of Doubt
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Cuba: Refugees and Economy
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Cuba: The People (Parts I and II)
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Cuba: Una Coleccion de videos
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Cuba: Waters of Destiny
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Cuban Animations from the Young Directors Film Festival Cuban Educational System
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Cuban Hip Hop All Stars
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Cucurrucucu Paloma Cuenca Cuenca Ecuador
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Cuentos populares (Parts A and B)
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Cuicuilco Tula and Sculpture
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Cultural Baggage
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Cultural Pride
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Culture Capsules-‐-‐USA-‐Mexico
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In Health Care System we learn that Cuba has been blockaded since 1961, but today Cuba has the highest quality of life in the region, the highest life expectancy, and one of the highest literacy rates in all of Latin America. With the collapse of the Soviet Bloc, Cuba lost the foreign exchange needed to pay for expensive drugs and medicines. As a result, much of Cuba's medicine today is based on medicinal plants. These are grown on farms, processed in small labs and made available to patients through an extensive network of medical clinics. Today Cuba's advances in alternative medicine could have important consequences for other countries around the world. Cuba boasts other firsts as well: The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Havana is regarded as the flagship biosciences lab in the developing world. Cuban scientists are working on an HIV vaccine, a meningitis vaccine, a Hepatitis C vaccine, and other pharmaceuticals. Cuba has also embarked on a program of medical internationalism. There are 25,000 Cuba doctors serving in 68 poor countries around the world. The Latin American School of Medical Science has 10,000 students from developing countries primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are educated for free with the understanding they will return to their home countries to practice. (The other title in the series is: Pt. 1 Sustainable Agriculture -‐ Examines Cuba's response to the food crisis created by the collapse of the Soviet Bloc in 1989.) Produced, Written, and directed by Ray Burley. Copyright 2006. English This documentary begins with a historical overview of U.S.-‐Cuban relations, then goes on to paint a picture of everyday Cuban life. It contrasts the successes of Cuba -‐ health care, education, and housing -‐ with the often repressive political measures implemented by the Castro government. Includes interviews with people from all bands of the political spectrum and tours of government institutions such as hospitals, prisons, and libraries, some of which were filmed surreptitiously. filmakers Library. 1986. English Explores the economic development and political structure of Cuba as well as US-‐Cuban relations since Castro. Journal film, Inc. 1980. English Part I focuses on average people and their lives, state farms, factories, bars, stores. Also deals with the issues of human rights, freedom of the press and religion. Part II shows return visits to Cuba over an eight-‐year period. Shows the Cuban people in the prisons, the courtrooms, a Communist Party Congress, the Marriage Palaces, funeral parlors, cane fields, and homes. Includes the Mariel Bay boat lift, free market experiments, feelings on Grenada invasion, and role of Soviet advisors. Downtown Community Television Center. 1989. English This is a collection of 22 videos filmed in Cuba between 2001 and 2004. These cross-‐disciplinary investigations show production, businesses, Spanish with consumers, markets, and scenes of daily life in CUba. English subtitles Cousteau, with his team on the Calypso, discusses the waters and the fish of Cuba, and the lobster industry and farms. Also includes brief interviews with Fidel Castro. Rediscovery of the World series. 1986. English These 8 short animations have been screened at the Muestra Joven (Young Directors) Film Festival in Havana Cuba. The festival began in 2001 and is recognized as the most important showcase for young cinematic talent in Cuba. Cuban animation is world renown and even though many of these young animators don't have access to the latest technology they are still able to produce interesting, provocative, and Spanish with aesthetically beautiful works. English Subtitles Grades 3-‐12. Guide included. English Come to the streetcorners of Havana, Cuba and kick it with the stars of the exploding rap scene! Join Hermanos de Causa, Explosion Suprema, Antonimo Consejo and many others as they take you through a world never before seen outside this small but controversial island country! With sharp lyrics, salsa-‐tinged beats, and candid footage exploring issues such as poverty, racism and relationships, Cuban Hip Hop All-‐Stars is a must have for everybody eager to connect with the growing global hip hop movement. Includes new artists not seen on the last Cuban Hip Hop film: Papo Record and Cuba's first straight up R&B girl group Sexto Sentido. Also has extras: a concert performance in New York City, more Spanish with cyphers, and some impromptu rap with rumba music in the street. English Subtitles Mexican popular music with an all-‐star cast highlight this film about the career of a beautiful singer, Paloma, the hardships she faced in her rise to fame and the dramatic dilemma of two men in love with her. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Starring Lola Beltran, Juan Gallardo, Guillermo Murray. 1964. Black and White. Spanish w/ English AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS subtitles Cabinet Collection No. 243. Guide included. English Guide included. English (Latin American Folktales). Six fables relating morals through humor and art. Educational film Network. 1992. Spanish A History of Mexican Art, Set 3. By Robert C. MacLaurin and Katherine B. MacLaurin. Guide included. English An interdisciplinary resource which can be used in a variety of ways and settings. Through the use of comedy, the film and suggested activities are meant to parody the stereotypes people are often labeled with in our society. This unit contains a facilitator's manual with suggested objectives and activities in addition to a seven minute film tape. Moorhead Kennedy Institute. 1995. English Focuses on Latino history and customs to help Latino youth identify cultural pride as a source of self-‐esteem, affirming Latino culture and family values. Includes a curriculum unit for teachers with basic lessons, discussion topics, and activity suggestions. Workbook and Curriculum Unit included. Grades 5-‐12. 1989. English Discusses cultural differences and similarities between U.S. and Mexico on such topics as the family, city life, food, etc. 1974. English
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Culture is our Weapon: Making Music and Changing Lives in Rio de Janeiro
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Culture's Storehouse
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Culturegrams
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Cultures of Resistance: Battle for the Xingu
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Curriculum Guide to Chile
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Curtain of Water: Understanding the U.S. Trade Embargo Against Cuba
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Cuzco La ciudad y la gente
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Dairy of Bucaramanga: Last Days of Simon Bolivar
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Dance of Hope
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Dancing Part A: The Power of Dance
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Dancing Part B: Lord of the Dance
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Dancing Part C: Sex and Social Dance
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In the heart of Brazil's favelas, or shantytowns, a vicious war is raging. Drug dealers sow violence and poverty in the neighborhoods they control like warlords, and the residents are quickly runnng out of options. But the people are fighting back and they're doing it with art. AfroReggae, a movement that uses music and culture to provide hope and opportunity for young people, is taking the favelas back -‐ one song at a time. Powerful and moving, this is an unforgettable look at Rio, its people, and this extraordinary group. What emerges is a colorful portrait of resistance, ethnic diversity, social inequality, and the timeless power of music in a society of fascinating, often heartrending extremes. By Patrick Neate and Damian Platt English 205 pages By Judith M. Barnet. Explanation of folklore and its possible uses in the classroom. 1978. English 72 pp. Bringham Young University. The series contains one sheet of information on cultural aspects of each nation and provides summary information for the teacher. Grades 4-‐12. 1983. English 50 pp. Imagine if Hurricane Katrina was not a hurricane at all, but an event sponsored by the federal government, in collaboration with several multinational corporations. If your imagination fails you, then perhaps you'll get a clearer picture by learning about the people of the Xingu River. The Xingu, a tributary of the Amazon, is home to over 10,000 indigenous people who rely on the river for survival. The Brazilian government, however, keen to develop the region, is proposing what would be the world's third largest hydroelectric dam, threatening to destroy the biodiversity of the Xingu River Basin and deprive theese people of their rights to a sustainable future. Cultures of Resistance was in Altamira in 2008 for the Xingu Alive Encounter-‐-‐one of the largest-‐ever gatherings of indigenous Brazilians-‐-‐to witness the spectacular determination of the Amazon people to protect their way of life. Today, plans to build the dam continue. Thanksfully, so do the protests. In January 2009, over 100,000 Brazilians gathered in Belem for the World Social Forum, where once again the people of the Xingu made their voices heard, and made clear that they will not stand by to watch the death of the river and the extinction of their culture. www.culturesofresistance.com Directed by Iara Lee. Copyright 2009. English subtitles 11:26 min. Focuses on contemporary Chilean society, politics, and economy with some historic background. Includes suggested activities, charts, maps, graphs, and cartoons, as well as a glossary. 1979. English 170 pp. After several trips to Cuba, photographer Joe Guerriero felt the need to more fully understand the United States' trade embargo against the island nation -‐ a policy still in force more than five decades after the Cuban revolution. Is the embargo a justifiable reaction to the revolutionary government's Marxist ideology or an outdated act of reprisal? In this documentary, Guerriero inquires into the reasons for the embargo and seeks to identify the opposing interests of the two countries while also illustrating the embargo's effects on the Cuban people. He presents multiple perspectives through conversations with Cuban exiles and Americana activists in the U.S. and personal reflections of everyday Cubans caught in a situation of acute material and cultural English and Spanish privation in order to shed light on the political and human sides of this with English situation. Subtitle 52 minutes This film focuses on present day Cuzco whose character is derived from intercultural contact between the Andeans and others, historically the Spanish cultures, and today the throngs of tourists. PICS/The University of Iowa. Ca. 1995. Spanish 43 min. “Diary of Bucaramanga†takes place in 1828 amid the conflicts surrounding the consolidation of independence in South America. BolÃ-‐var, accompanied by his political advisors, is in the Colombian city of Bucaramanga awaiting news of developments at the Ocaña Convention, which is expected to generate a constitution for Colombia. In dramatic days marked by intrigue and treachery at the hands of General Francisco de Paula Santander, the future of Grán Colombia is decided as BolÃ-‐var recalls key moments in his life. The film is based on a 19th century novel by LuÃ-‐s Perú de Lacroix, a french general who fought in the army of Napoleon I and then joined BolÃ-‐var’s army in Spanish with 1823. English subtitles Against the backdrop of the 1988 plebiscite which led to the defeat of Pinochet's government, this film examines key issues of social policy and human rights in Chile through the portraits of eight women. Many of the women are members of the Association of Relatives of the Detained and Disappeared. This group's use of the cueca, Chile's national dance, as a form of protest inspired the song They Dance Alone by British pop singer Spanish w/ English Sting, which is featured in the film. Icarus film. 1989. High Demand. subtitles 75 min. According to ballet legend Jacques d'Amboise, "All babies begin their lives singing and dancing. It's in the rhythm of our breathing. It's in our heartbeat." Step into a class at the National Dance Institute as Mr. d'Amboise, who has brought the discipline and the power of the movement into the lives of thousands of children, inspires and instructs young adults. English 58 min. The body can be an instrument of worship. According to the Hindu myth of creation, the cosmos came into being not by a divine word, but by a divine dance. What cultural beliefs have shaped the great traditions of sacred and secular dance? Some Christian sects stigmatize dance as pagan while others hallow in its rituals like the church procession in Seville, Spain, where huge icons "dance" to the beat of marching penitents who bear them through the streets. We also visit Nigeria, where for the followers of the Yoruba religion, "To dance is to breathe." English 58 min. Polynesians were shocked to see respectable Europeans, even missionaries, locked in an embrace while dancing. We all dance, but what social values and ideals inform the dances that we do? Why is something that one society views as the height of elegance seen as silly or even shocking in another culture? The reasons touch on our deepest feelings about gender, sexual politics, and family values.
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In the perfection of ballet in the court of Louis XIV, the crisp details of a formal evening at Versailles were controlled in the subtle ways even today's politician's would envy. In the contemporary courts of Japan, Java and Ghana, dance thrives as a symbol of order, a model of correct behavior, and a source of reliable information about who's who in the corridors of power. English The brutal journey of enslaved Africans brought to the shores of North and South America is revealed in the daring and wise ways in which they kept the soul of their tradition through dance. From the Samba in Rio to the Lindy-‐hop in Harlem, cultural collisions have shaped the popular dances of the Americas, where dance has become a medium for cultural fusion among Africans and Europeans. English When a form of theatre attracts a crowd night after night, generation after generation, century after century, we call it a "classic." Classics are rooted in the communities that give them birth. From the Imperial capital of St. Petersburg, where classical ballet was developed, to the streets and pleasure quarters of Kyoto, where Kabuki emerged, Dance Centerstage traces the meanings behind these classical forms. English "Power to the individual!" is the rallying cry that has inspired -‐ and divided -‐ 20th century dancers and choreographers. "Modern dance is not less," choreographer Twyla Tharp explains. "Modern dance is more; it's everything that came before you, plus." This program examines the art of "making it new" in the works of Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Katherine Dunham, George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Eiko and Koma, Sardono Kusomo and Garth Fagan. English At the Los Angeles Festival, Aboriginal children from Australia's Mornington Island teach their centuries-‐old fishing dance to dance critics and a local audience. Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele, one of Hawaii's most revered dance masters, reveals why the hula is a powerful contemporary means of cultural and political expression. Pan-‐Indian pow wow participants, dancers from the islands of Wallis and Futuna, children from Bali, and Los Angeles teenagers all capture the tension and aspirations of our "global village" on the brink of a new century.
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Before Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas, the people of the Aztec and Toltec-‐Maya cultures celebrated their traditions with ritual dances. These dances and the accompanying instruments and costumes have been passed down through the centuries, and now the five-‐ member dance troupe Danza Azteca de Anahuac is preserving these ceremonies. Based in Taos, New Mexico, the dancers and musicians have performed throughout the United States and Mexico. PBS film. 1992. English
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This tape features such songs as La Jesuita, Coplas a mi morena, Cielito lindo, La valona, and many more, as well as classical dance and music, performed by the Conjunto Folklorico del Seguro Social de Mexico. 1988. Spanish 55 min. For years Julia has added spice to the daily grind by her weekly sojourn to a stardust ballroom. But one evening Carmel, her partner, doesn't show. Julia follows his trail to Vera Cruz, a path upon which she rediscovers laughter and romance in this light-‐hearted escapade. Directed by Maria Novaro. Starring Carmen Salinas, Tito Vasconcelos, Blanca Guerra, Maria Spanish w/ English Rojo. 1991. subtitles 103 min. Four Ikpeng children introduce their village answering a film-‐letter from the children from Sierra Maestra in Cuba. They show their families, their toys, their celebrations, their way of life with grace and lightheartedness.Curious to know about children from other cultures, Spanish and Ikpeng they ask that their film?letter be answered. 2002 w/ English subtitles 35 min Analyzes the socio-‐economic sectors which participated in the May Day protest demonstration of 1986, with particular attention to government suppression of labor unions and students. Includes very little background on the conflict and gives only the anti-‐government perspective, making it best for those with a sophisticated understanding of the civil conflict in El Salvador. Includes some very graphic footage. Metropolis Entertainment. 1986. English 28 min. Guatemalan Maya women are renown for their weaving and textiles. The economic, political, and cultural forces which affect these artisans are vividly illuminated in this documentary. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. 1993. English 29 min. The United Nations called the 1980 Nicaraguan Literacy Crusade the most important social movement of its generation. Dawn of the People illustrates the methods and politics of the literacy project, with comments from the crusade's famous coordinator, Father Fernando Cardenal. It takes viewers into factories and homes, classrooms and coffee plantations, introducing both the brigadistas (young teachers) and the people they taught to read. Dawn of the People was codirected by award-‐winning filmmakers Doreen Kraft and Jay Craven. Craven also directed A Stranger in the Kingdom and Where the river Flows North. English with 1985. Spanish subtitles 30 min. Shows celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Museum of International Folk Art. 1957. Seasonal Oct.-‐Nov. English 30 min. Background information, customs, calaveras (skulls), candy, altars, skeletons. Includes suggestions for classroom activities including recipe for pan de muertos. Guide included. CRC slide series; also available for purchase. Seasonal, Oct.-‐Nov. English 20 slides Day of the Dead is an exciting holiday celebrated throughout the world. Make this beautiful and mysterious celebration extra-‐special with the awesome activities in this book including: Easy recipe for sugar skulls and Graveyard Cake; Day of the Dead-‐themed mazes, crossword puzzles, and word searches, and much more. English 16 pages This documentary presents the annual commemoration of the Day of the Dead as it is celebrated on the island of La Picanda. film for the Spanish w/ English Humanities and Sciences. 1999. subtitles 50 min.
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In 1987 Mary J. Andrade began a research project in Michoacan. Each year she covers a different state of Mexico to gather information and to photograph a tradition that originated during the pre-‐Hispanic era. In this fourth book of the series, she presents her research on Day of the Dead on towns and cities in Puebla, Tlaxcala, San Luis Potosi, and Hidalgo. Spanish and English 143 In a cinematic mix of documentary and fiction, this film looks at the marginal neighborhoods of Havana shortly after the beginning of the revolution. The director attempts to raise consciousness about the revolutionary process while respecting the traditions which impede that process. Directed by Sara Gomez. Starring Mario Balmaceda. Yolanda Spanish w/ English Cuellar, Marco Limonta. 1974. subtitles 79 min. Near the city of Muzquiz, Coahuila, lives a small population of black people, _El Nacimiento de los Negros_, descendants of the ones called black Seminoles in the United States. The black Seminoles were people of African origin who assimilated with many North American indigenous groups from the Florida region. Together these people formed the Seminole confederation, (the word Seminole has its origin on the Spanish word “cimarrónâ€). In 1850, running away from the territorial politics of slavery and racial discrimination in the United States, the _mascogos_ (black Seminoles) sought asylum in Mexico, where after serving as border troops in the north of the country, they were given lands and the Mexican nationality. The Mascogo/Black Seminole culture combines African-‐American spirituals, Indian fry-‐bread, and Tex-‐Mex cowboy culture. Their old religion was based in dream divination, and their old language combined West African, Native American, English, and Spanish. But these old ways have been dying along with the elders who practiced them, and young Mascogo and Black Seminoles have lost touch with a heritage which is not taught in school and which risks total assimilation into mainstream Mexican and U.S. culture. Filmed on both sides of the border, this video documents the complex history of people of African descent caught between national boundaries, and the efforts of their descendants to maintain their culture and instill a sense of pride in future generations of this warrior people. 2002. 50 minutes Rufino is 15 and lives on the streets of Mexico city. He gets money by doing odd jobs and participating in the drug deals of La Seno and El Ochoa, a judicial policeman without scruples who controls the neighborhood in which they live. One day, driven by circumstances, Rufini steals money from El Ochoa, unleashing the persecution and Spanish w/ English harassment of the policeman. subtitles 90 min. Activists in Mapuche are interviewed about presenting ethnic/indigenous rights in the media. A bold journey into the lives and work of Mapuche media makers and activists who pursue their own place in the Chilean media environment. Directed by Juan Francisco Salazar. 2004. Spanish Prepare for the journey as an unknown, a nothing, no one. Prepare to leave everything from South and Central America behind and travel alone with a vague sense of direction and the echo of your family left in your ears. Prepare to face the same intimidation and corruptive danger in Mexico as you will eventually find 1,300 miles north, when you cross the United States-‐if you live through it. As rich nations sharpen their borders and differences, the poorest peoples continue to blur them in the search for liberties too universally held to be claimed by any flag. Through this burning hunger, we are drawn into De Nadie, and through its intimate lens and enduring crew, we find ourselves confronted with a story of immigration we only thought we understood. These personal stories force a deeper understanding of the United States border crisis, while exposing hypocrisies in a Mexican culture faced with equally uncomfortable intolerance of its own. All this from a film that doesn't take political stances; it merely brings us the voices of those affected, the results of which are far louder. Winner of the Audience Award, Sundance film Festival 2006. Best Feature Documentary, Mexican Academy Awards Spanish w/ English 2006. Directed by Tin Dirdamal. 2005. subtitles An excellent film which tells the story of what has happened to the Nicaraguan people and the economy since their fates became linked to the policies of the International Monetary Fund exploring three main issues-‐-‐the international debt crisis, structural adjustment, and '''free'' trade. Includes a very well-‐written "Activist's Guide." Elizabeth Canner and Ashley Eames. 1996. English Directed by Roman Polaski, the film is an adaptation of an award-‐winning play by Ariel Dorfman, a Chilean writer forced into exile in 1973. Through revelatory events affecting the three characters, audiences learn about atrocities committed by the Fascist government that had, until recently, ruled the unnamed Latin American country where the story is set. The characters include Paulina Escobar (Sigourney Weaver) who was tortured as a political prisoner during the oppressive period, Dr. Miranda, a physician (Ben Kingsley) who cruelly participated in the abusive treatment of his powerless victim, and Gerardo Escobar (Stuart Wilson) her husband, editor of the underground newspaper, and target of the absolutist regime. Fine Line Features. 1995. English Designed to stimulate student understanding of the developing world and US policy, this role-‐lay seeks a solution to the plight of political refugees in "Authoritania," an island-‐nation in the Caribbean basin. The situation requires three 40-‐50 min sessions and a fourth debreifing session and involved three principal teams of at least five members each and a maximum of ten scripted roes. Includes manuals for the instructor/facilitator, participants' manuals, and instructions. English
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Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, much of Latin America was under the control of brutal military juntas engaged in what they perceived as a life-‐ and-‐death war against communists. The role of the United States' government in this has been well documented, but until now, France's contribution was more shadowy. "Death Squadrons" reveals French veterans of the wars in Indochina and Algeria provided the inspiration, the training, and some of the intelligence that enables Latin American dictators to torture and kill thousands of its own citizens. filmmaker Marie-‐Monique Robin traces the development of the theory of counter-‐ revolutionary warfare, first tested in Indochina and in Algiers (where 20,000 civilians died). Some of its foremost practitioners, like French General Paul Aussaresses, freely admit their contributions, even with a hint of pride. Others are surreptitiously captured on a hidden camera, admitting high-‐level political and military links between the dictators and the French government. Many of those interviewed are either now in custody or under indictment. "Death Squadrons" serves a cautionary role about what happens when government and the military are convinced that enemies are everywhere, and that any means necessary can be employed to fight them. It's an important lesson as the war on terror English and Spanish continues. 2003. with subtitles 60 min. The DECADE OF DESTRUCTION series chronicles the devastation of the Amazonian rainforesst from 1980-‐1990. Award winning director Adrian Cromwell structures each episode around the real life stories of people caught up in the frontier's web of need and greed. In this episode a Brazilian settler's two sons are murdered and another is kidnapped by Indians. While a government expedition searches for the child, the colonists' expansion continues to encroach on the Indians. Landless peaseants are lured to the forest with promises of free land and big harvests. 1990. Bullfrog film. English 110 min. The DECADE OF DESTRUCTION series chronicles the devastation of the Amazonian rainforesst from 1980-‐1990. Award winning director Adrian Cromwell structures each episode around the real life stories of people caught up in the frontier's web of need and greed. This program follows the land wars that have broken out as millions of poor farmers migrate to massive ranches carved out of the rainforest by rich speculators with the aid of tax exemptions and government loans. As squatters they begin to work the land until the absentee landlords hire gunmen to get them off. 1990. Bullfrog film. English 55 min. The DECADE OF DESTRUCTION series chronicles the devastation of the Amazonian rainforesst from 1980-‐1990. Award winning director Adrian Cromwell structures each episode around the real life stories of people caught up in the frontier's web of need and greed. This program follows Jova, an illegal gold prospector, as he plays hide and seek with the security forces of Brazil's largest mining multi-‐national. 1990. Bullfrog film. English 55 min. The DECADE OF DESTRUCTION series chronicles the devastation of the Amazonian rainforests from 1980-‐1990. Award winning director Adrian Cromwell structures each episode around the real life stories of people caught up in the frontier's web of need and greed. The series concludes with the story of Chico Mendes, a rubber-‐tapper whose murder brought worldwide attention to the problem of Amazonian deforestation. 1990. Bullfrog film. English 55 min. Two high school students discuss critical issues in deforestation. This lively film uses graphics and photography to visualize topics from acid rain to forest management. A companion teaching guide provides activities for analysis and action. Zenger film. 1992. English 13 min. (Straight from the heart). Love songs from the Southwest. This is a lyrical journey through the heart of Chicano culture as reflected in the love songs of the Tex-‐Mex Norteno music tradition. Leo Garza, Andres Spanish w/ English Berlanga, Chavela Ortiz, and others. Brazos film. 1976. subtitles 28 min. A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of Black actors in Brazilian television "soaps." Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyzes race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Black people's identity-‐forming processes. "As a sociological dissection on how popular entertainment can shape racial prejudice and help to build racial justice, 'Denying Brazil' is a strong and significant work of intelligence." -‐ Phil Hall, filmthreat. English subtitles, 92 minutes. Directed by Joel Zito Portuguese w/ Araujo, 2000. English subtitles 92 min. Desarrollo Sostenible y Descentralizado de la Amazonia Peruana: I Encuentro Macroregional de Organizaciones IndÃ-‐genas y Campesinas. Continedo (11 secciones): Presentación; Concertación indÃ-‐gena -‐ campesina el la amazonÃ-‐a: reseña y balance de un proceso inédito; Falsos mitos medias verdades sobre el desarrollo; Aportes para el análysis de la normativididad para el desarrollo sostenible de la amazonÃ-‐a en la década Fujimori; Actores y desarrollo en la región amazónica peruana; La participación local y el mercado de trabajo en la amazonÃ-‐a; La ley forestal y de fauna silvestre: análisis y propuestas; PolÃ-‐ticas Públicas y desarrollo sostenible de la amazonÃ-‐a peruana; Los acuerdos regionales; Los acuerdos del encuentro macroregional amazónico; y Anexos. Copyright 2001. Spanish 165 p. A state sponsored tourism promotion video for the state of Rio de Portugues, English, Janeiro, Brazil. Spanish, French 6 minutes Ricardo Rocha documentary about the EZLN and the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas. Produced in December 1997. Spanish 60 minutes Developed by Robert Kohls. A learning module complete with master lesson plan, content, exercises, and handouts. 1981. English 76 pp. Walter S. Schaeffler and Anne B. Collier. Contains bibliography. 1978. English 100 pp.
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A movie in four parts which tell the history of the protagonists, who are all from the small town of Vallegrande which for 30 years has hid the remains of a saint that fell from the sky. The four parts are Los Huesos (about a young lawyer whose job is to promote tourism), Las Promesas (about two young residents who see their lives interrupted during a bus visit to remember the murder of Che", Las Cartas (about a mother and her children who run a restaurant. Their lives are interrupted when an anonymous letter arrives), and Los manos (a resident who was nine when Che was executed befriends a young journalist who is in town looking to change his life. He is the only witness to where Che's body has been interred). Spanish Interview by Fernando Alegria of Paraguayan poet laureate Augusto Roa Bastos. filmcronicas, World News for Latin America. 1985. Spanish Whirlwind tour with Diana Kennedy exploring the regional cuisines and ingredients of Mexico in their geographical and cultural context. 1982. English Pacifica Radio Archive. 29 August 1970. 20,000 people marched through East Los Angeles to protest the war in Vietnam. This program pulls together speeches given at a gathering to commemorate the National Chicano Anti-‐War Moratorium of 1970. Spanish Twenty-‐three year old Santiago returns home from the Peruvian army ill-‐ prepared to cope with the realities of life. Haunted by his violent military past, he is conflicted by his desire for education and his temptation to join his comrades in a decadent life of crime. Directed by Josua Mendez. Spanish w/ English 2004. subtitles Songs by Silvio Rodriguez in the style of the nueva trova cubana. 1989. Spanish Shows drawings and etchings of 19th and 20th century Mexico. Works by Gil, Betran, Covarrubias, Dosamantes, Orozco, and Posada. Guide included. Spanish This Aymara/Spanish/English dictionary is part of the collection of Dictionaries of the Indigenous Languages of America, the purpose of which is to provide a source of knowledge for people learning these languages and their cultures. The dictionaries have proved useful as complementary material in support of the teaching of these languages in schools. More than two thousand entries in Aymara with their Spanish and English translations with all terms commonly used in La Paz, Bolivia. Entries are listed by semantic fields. Authors: Juan Carvajal Carvajal, Aymara, Spanish, Arturo Hernandez Salls, and Nelly Ramos Pizarro. 2001. English This Rapa Nui/Spanish/English/French dictionary is part of the collection of Dictionaries of the Indigenous Languages of America, the purpose of which is to provide a source of knowledge for people learning these languages and their cultures. The illustrated dictionaries have proved useful as a complementary material for the teaching of these languages in schools. Many entries in Rapa Nui, as it is commonly used on Easter Island, appear with their translations. Entries are listed by semantic fields. Authors: Arturo Hernandez Salles, Nelly Ramos Pizarro, et al. Rapa Nui, Spanish, 2001. English, French A 23 episode short film series from the genocide trial of Efrain Rios Montt. The _Dictator in the Dock_ series brings viewers into the courtroom as former dictator General EfraÃ-‐n RÃ-‐os Montt stands trial for genocide and crimes against humanity in Guatemala. This historic case marked the first time, anywhere in the world, that a former head of state was tried for genocide in a national court, in the country where the crimes were committed. It is also the first time in the history of South or North America, that the genocide of indigenous peoples was tried in a Spanish and Maya court of law, significantly in a country of the Americas with a majority with English indigenous population. subtitles Geoffrey Kimball. Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University. 1980. English This well-‐produced documentary discusses the Nicaraguan election of 1990, covering both sides of the conflict, and gives a particularly clear background history . It also focuses on the ethics and questions involved in US press coverage of the election and, by extension, of all foreign correspondence. Recommended both for political history and for communication, journalism, or ethics courses. Media Process Group. 1990. English One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he re-‐invigorated a long-‐overlooked technique. A man of immense bulk, talent and appetites, he is as famed for his excesses as for his artistic output. Diego Rivera came out of Mexico to become one of the most compelling artists of the 20th century. He brought his unique vision to public spaces-‐-‐often through massive frescoes, a form that had languished for generations-‐-‐ inspiring artists and laymen alike. But his radical political views made him a controversial figure, and he is perhaps as well known today for his tempestuous relationship with the painter Frida Kahlo as for his own accomplishments. Drawing on commentary from artists, critics and scholars and visits to the buildings, plazas and collections where his work is displayed, BIOGRAPHY® explores Diego's life and legacy. English Shows Rivera's work in Detroit, San Francisco, and New York. Gives his history. Mentions the controversy surrounding some of his murals, in particular the one at the Rockefeller Center in New York, which included the face of Lenin before the outraged Rockefellers had the entire mural destroyed. Includes audio clips of interviews with Rivera. American Masters. 1988. English In this program, presented by film for the Humanities and Sciences, NewsHour correspondent Jeffry Kaye surveys the life and artwork of Diego Rivera, a larger-‐than-‐life figure and one of the 20th century's truly revolutionary artists-‐-‐both creatively and politically. Topics include Rivera's success in melding the painting styles of European Modernism with the art of ancient Mexico; his belief in the dignity of everyday life; the notorious Rockefeller Center mural; and his deep love of Mexico. Films for the Humanities & Sciences. 1999. English
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The first biographical film on the famed Mexican artist, "DIEGO RIVERA: I PAINT WHAT I SEE" traces his life from childhood through his Cubist period, his leading role in the Mexican mural renaissance, his fame as a muralist in the USA, and his later years. The film explores Rivera's life and work, including his stormy relationship with Frida Kahlo and the destruction of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Shot on location in Mexico and the United States, the film includes a remarkable collection of archival film and photographs, much of which has not been seen before. The text is drawn from the writings of Rivera and Kahlo and from other historical texts. Using Rivera's own words, this richly detailed film brings to life the difficulty he faced in his transition from studio artist to public and political artist, and the conflicts that arose from that point Spanish w/ English onward. English subtitles, 58 minutes, directed by Mary Lance, 1989. subtitles José-‐Luis Orozco has an M.A. in multicultural education, is a recording artist, composer, author and radio host of children's programs. He has worked with children, parents and teachers throughout the United States and México for the past 25 years. He has recorded on his own recording label Acoiris Records, Inc. a series of children's cassettes and CDs titled LÃ-‐rica Infantil-‐Latin American Children's Folklore, volumes 1 through 15. These recordings are widely used in schools and public libraries in the United States and Latin America. José-‐Luis Orozco has perofmed for all audiences from the time that he was 8 years old, and in 30 countries in North, South and Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. He has also published a series of songbooks titled Cancionero de la Raza, and is the author of the award winning bilingual songbook De Colores and Diez Deditos published by Dutton Children's Books. Every year José-‐Luis Orozco reaches over 200,000 children in both private and public schools in the United States. He also has worked in the field of bilingual education since 1971. Track list for Diez Deditos: 1. Diez Deditos, 2. Tengo Manita, 3. San Severino, 4. Si Se Puede!, 5. Vamos a Cantar, 6. Sun, Sun, Ba, Ba, E, 7. Debajo del Boton, 8. Una Rata Vieja, 9. Pimpon, 10. Juanito, 11. Pulga de San Jose, 12. Mi Familia, 13. Este Chiquito y Bonito, 14. Cuando Vayas Al Mercado, 15. Torillitas, 16. Este Compro un Huevito, 17. Que Llueva, 18. Mi Gallo, 19. Casa de Pena, La, 20. Campana Sobre Campana, 21. Mi Conejito, 22. Pata, La, 23. Cinco Pollitos, 24. Tia Monica, La, 25. Aserrin, Aserran, 26. Horas, Las, 27. Raspa, La, 28. Ruedas del Camion, Las, 29. Tan, Tan, 30. Puglarcito, 31. En Nuestra Tierra Tan Linda (On Our Beautiful Planet Earth), 32. Cohetes, 33. De San Francisco Vengo, 34. Adios Amigos Spanish For 500 years, explorers have been rummaging the Amazon for traces of its fabled lost cities...now host Josh Bernstein searches for the most famous of them all. Following in the footsteps of explorer Colonel Percy Heath Fawcett, Josh treks through thick overgrown regions of the Amazon rain forest on the trail of the legendary "Lost City of Z". Along the way, he braves piranha-‐infested rivers, hacks through virgin jungle, and comes to terms with massive regions of deforestation. Finally, he joins up with the Kuikuro tribe. This warrior people will take him to investigate the archaeological remains of a huge forgotten city. Could it be the "Lost City of Z"? They'll teach him the ancient hunting, fishing, and horticultural techniques that allowed them to flourish long before European contact...and which may be the key to the rain forest's future. English Includes index to foods and beverages. Alice Bonzi Motherhead. 1982. English A film consisting of five stories written by Jacobo Morales, who weaves a plot of drama, comedy, satire, and suspense. In all the stories, one can Spanish w/ English see how the characters use different masks to face daily problems. 1980. subtitles This film follows the efforts of Jennifer Harbury to determine the truth about what happened to her husband Everardo, a Guatemalan rebel leader, and all disappeared people in Guatemala. Her efforts for disclosure from the U.S. government brought forth disturbing revelations about the CIA in Guatemala. New Day film Library. 1998. English A French architect turned anthropologist shows how he believes the Inca made their impressive stone structures. Ca. 1990. English When 27-‐year-‐old Iowa housewife Denese Becker decides to return to the Guatemalan village where she was born, she begins a journey towards finding her roots, but one filled with harrowing revelations. Denese, born Dominga, was nine when she became her family's sole survivor of a massacre of Maya peasants. Two years later, she was adopted by an American family. In Discovering Dominga, Denese's journey home is both a voyage of self-‐discovery and a political awakening, bearing searing testimony to a hemispheric tragedy and a shameful political crime. Produced in Association with KQED. An Independent Television Service (ITVS) and Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) co-‐presentation. An Active Voice Selection. English
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What is a Discovery Box? A discovery box can be any box, trunk, or other holding device filled with objects and artifacts that represent a topic. For the purposes of this curriculum guide, the topic can be either a country, culture, or theme that transcends countries and cultures, such as communication. This box contains objects that can be utilized to teach a lesson or to supplement what you are already teaching. Goals The goal of Discovery Box: Exploring Culture Through Artifacts is to provide a guide for teachers who are looking for creative and effective ways to teach intercultural understanding through the interactive use of artifacts. This guide explains why it is important to teach intercultural education and how to use discovery boxes for that purpose. It offers suggestions on how to make discovery boxes, such as what types of objects to look for when creating a new box. As well, the guide offers practical suggestions for using the boxes and a series of teaching tips. Sample lesson plans on Japan are included to get the teacher started in the classroom and to serve as possible examples of ways to use the boxes. The guide is broken into sections to make information that you need easier for you to find. Section one introduces the main concepts behind intercultural education, including a definition and a rationale for teaching it in the classroom. "Object literacy" is defined and the educative value of this teaching method is explained as well. Section two provides strategies for collecting artifacts for discovery boxes and using the boxes in the classroom. These suggestions come in part from teachers who use discovery boxes already, and reflect the questions they had when they began using this method of teaching. Section three contains two sample lessons using a culture-‐based discovery box on Japan. One lesson is curriculum relevant to grades K-‐6; and the other for grades 7-‐8. Both lessons revolve unit around the same artifacts, in order to exemplify the versatility of these English First in the Spain in the New World series. This film contains historical inaccuracies and ethnic stereotypes which make it inappropriate for pre-‐ collegiate students, but it is useful for adults as a tool to explore the propagations of historical myth and racism. film for the Humanities. film 1986. English From the Great Mysteries in World History: Opposing Viewpoints series. Explores the controversy about the discovery of America; includes chapter on Columbus, the Irish and Welsh explorers, the Vikings, and book others, and encourages further study. Grades 4-‐12. 1989. English Discussion guide for _The Dreamer_, an Américas Award Winning Guide Book. English An innocent man is murdered during a routine police round-‐up while his mother watches helplessly. Refusing to accept the official version of the story-‐-‐that her son was a criminal-‐-‐she launches a long campaign for justice. Directed by Carlos Azpurua. Starring Amalia Perez Diaz, Jeancarlo Spanish w/ English film Simancas, Daniel Alvarado. 1990. subtitles This documentary explores the cultural collision between Asian and Hispanic immigrants and the suburban communities near Atlanta, Georgia, in which they have settled. This film is insightful, sensitive, and film informative. University of California Extension. 1995. English
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Documents on Diplomacy: Primary Source Documents and Lessons from the World of Foreign Affairs 1775-‐2011
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Maya Deren takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of the Voudoun religion, whose devotees communicate with the cosmic powers through invocation, offerings, song and dance. Mystic Fire film. 1985. English 52 min. Containing colorful anecdotes, lists and definitions of foreign words, this book offers a wealth of interesting information about international behavior. Topics include protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; American jargon and baffling idioms; and gift-‐giving and receiving. 1990. Companion volume to EC/42 English 183 pp. Twelve brief biographies of notable figures of Spanish and Latin American 2 cass./ 12 history. Cassettes and text included. N.d. Spanish pp. Two documentary films from the archives of _La Nación_ one of the preeminent newspapers from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Documentaries by Max Gluksman (1910) and Federico Valle (1920). Spanish 75 Minutes This CD includes more than 300 primary source documents, paired with classroom-‐ready lessons, covering key events from 1775 to 2011; lessons that use art, music, dance, and drama. Everything you need to educate and engage students in the world of foreign affairs. Prepared by the United States Department of the State's Office of the Historian as part of its _Foreign Relations_ series. Includes documents about US affairs in all world regions, including documents specifically related to US foreign policy in Latin America. English _El Perro Del Hortelano_ is a feature comedy about Brus, an indigenous artist, and his efforts to organize his community against an American oil company, Kenny Oil. Searching for answers, Brus joins a local NGO, finding himself entangled in the subversive work of an American researcher, Angie. As Brus explores the surreal world of volunteers and development experts, he ultimately discovers his own way of bringing strength to his community. – summary from the film’s website at http://www.perrodelhortelano.com/perrodelhortelano/Inicio.html . Spanish and English Copyright 2010. with English subtitles 90 minutes A slide-‐tape presentation examining U.S. corporate, financial, and government involvement in Central America. Cassettes and guide included. Spanish/ English 140 slides. Cabinet Collection No. 37-‐38. Guide included. English 20 slides Slides of several modern Dominican artists with their work. Includes Aquiles Azor-‐Gracia, Ada Balcacer, Crismar, and Davio Suro. Cabinet Collection No. 106. Guide included. English 10 slides Cultural, folklife and pre-‐Columbian art of the oldest country in America. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English 25 min. Cabinet Collection No. 160. Guide included. English 10 slides
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Cabinet Collection Nos. 161-‐165. Shows artifacts and anthropologists' reconstructions of this culture, one of the first encountered by Columbus' expeditions. The Taints were virtually eradicated by the Spanish. 2 guides included. English Based on the novel of the same name by Ricardo Guiraldes. The title character, an old gaucho, is mentor and model to his "pupil," Fabio Caceres. Gaucho presented in almost ideal and mythical portrait. Directed by Manuel Antin. Starring Juan Carbadillo, Luis de la Cuesta. Spanish w/ English 1969. subtitles A fast-‐paced documentary of the events of 1988-‐90 which led to the end of the military dictatorship in Chile. Combines historical reports and analysis with poetry, humor, and music. Icarus film. 1990. English Based on the novel of the same name by Romulo Gallegos. Reflects the conflict between civilization and barbarism. Directed by Fernando de Spanish w/ English Fuentes. Starring Maria Felix, Julian Soler, Maria Elena Marques. 1943. subtitles Based on Jorge Amado's novel of the same name. Details the life of a young widow, her respectable new husband and her dynamic, sexy, dead first husband who refuses to stay buried. Directed by Bruno Barreto. Starring Sonia Braga, Jose Wilker, Mario Mendoca. 1977. Adult audiences only. Dubbed in English An enchanting comedy of how an overprotective mother tries to arrange the life of her homosexual son so that everyone, including his wife, is happy. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo. Starring Lucha Villa, Guadalupe del Toro, Antonio Meza, Marco Antonio Trevino. 1984. Spanish This program visits the Rivera Museum, which contains his works, the monuments of this life, and his superb collection of pre-‐Colombian artifacts. film for the Humanities. 1983. Spanish
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Donde No Hay Agua is a documentary that explores water scarcity issues in the Dominican Republic. This island nation is known for its tropical climate, but in some parts of the country, citizens struggle to find water to meet their day to day needs. This struggle is best represented in Oviedo, a small town in the poor southwestern region of the country. Oviedo's water is dependent on an agricultural canal that is fed from a diminishing watershed in the nearby mountains of Paraiso. The citizens of Oviedo receive bathing and cleaning water from the canal as well as subterranean salt-‐water wells. Most drinking water comes from cistern trucks that sell water at 30 pesos a barrel. The water challenge in Oviedo is due to various factors including: politics, economics, and location, but the overarching factor is the environment. Whether an aqueduct is built in Oviedo or not, if the watershed is deforested, the water will disappear. This documentary shows how slash and burn agricultural techniques have damaged nearby watersheds. If the remaining watersheds are not protected, the already precarious water sources will vanish forever. Though local institutions and residents are working to save the watershed, there is still much work to be done. This is not only a local problem, but a national problem for the Dominican Republic, and an international issue, where water is quickly becoming a scarcity. This documentary shows the challenges of life 'Donde No Hay Agua', and Spanish w/ English explores the complexities of water scarcity in the developing world. 2005 subtitles Based on the novel by Geraldo Ferraz. A blend of detective story and love story which takes place in a small town where a number of single men are murdered by their married co-‐workers. Its oppressive atmosphere reflects the political climate of Brazil in the late 1970's. Directed by Joao Batista de Andrade. Starring Rodrigo Santiago, Oswaldo Campozana, David Jose. 1977. Portuguese Information about the precursors whose ideas about hemispheric unity coincide with the values of the OAS. Organization of American States. 1970. English (and other plays by Carlos Morton). This innovative collection, featuring three plays by Carlos Morton, spans five centuries of Mexican and Mexican American history. In the tradition of teatro campesino, these plays represent provocative revisions of historical events. Includes: La Malinche (challenges the historical record of the tragic clash between Indians and Spaniards); Esperanzo (libretto for an opera, tells the story of Mexican miner who labored in 20th century Silver City, NM); and the title play, Dreaming on a Sunday in the Alameda (characters from a mural by Diego Rivera come to life to depict four centuries of Mexican history, including his wife Frieda Kahlo who steps out as a woman and artist in her own right). English This documentary examines the situation of Dominican immigration into New York City. It details the economic pressures that led these immigrants, mostly women, to immigrate. This film sketches in the historical background and outlines contemporary economic issues facing emigrants from the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean nations. The Cinema Guild. 1994. English This film depicts the hard lives of impoverished Brazilians in the country's northeast region. Politicians in Brazil overwhelm these people with promises before elections, and then leave them to literally strave to death. We see President Collor de Melo (who was later impeached) captializing on his northeastern background by campaigning in the drought-‐stricken sertao, making false promises and giving rice to the straving population. The tape illustrates the hypocrisy of the government for ignoring the real needs of the people, paying lip service to them only Portuguese at election time. w/English subtitles
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A compilation of TV programs on the drug problem. 1. ''Newsmakers'' 2. ''Discussion on drugs by ACLU lawyer'' 3. ''Money laundering show'' 1989. English
Drugs, Trafficking, and Social Implications
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Ecuador Ecuador: Colonial Art Ecuador: Cuenca Ecuador: General Views Ecuador: Handicrafts Ecuador: Pre-‐Colombian Art Ecuador: Quito General Views Ecuador: Shrunken Heads Ecuador: Taino General Views Ecuador: The Village of Muisne Education in the Third World Educational Issues
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Carnival is coming, and the villagers of John John, Trinidad are getting ready to jump up and celebrate with music, dancing, and a parade. Best of all, the Roti King has promised free rotis -‐ tasty fried pancakes filled with chicken, herbs, and spices -‐ for the best band in the parade. Young Winston dreams of feasting on those delicious rotis. But there's a problem: he's not in a band! Pondering his predicament as he wanders through the village junkyard, Winston makes a curious musical discovery that may be just the ticket to realizing his dream. With ingenuity and the help of his friends, Winston takes on the Carnival bands, drumming his way to victory -‐ and to the Roti King's prized treat. Sun-‐drenched paintings and musical text joyously transport readers to the Caribbean, and to this exuberant story inspired by the early life of Winston 'Spree' Simon, a pioneer in the development of the steel drum. By. Mark Greenwood, Illustrated by Frane Lessac. 2013 Americas Award Commended Title. English Pacifica Radio Archive. This radio drama documents the uprising of the Nahuatl-‐Chorotega people of Monimbo in the 1979 Nicaraguan revolution. English Winner of the 2001 Chicago Latino film Festival's Audience Award, Dust to Dust is a gentle comedy about family and friendship. It centers on the relationship between cousins Rodri and Roco, who share a great love for their grandfather but little else. When the grandfather dies, the family begins to bicker over his will and forgets its two most important requests: that the old man's ashes be scattered over Acapulco Bay and that a sum of money be delivered to his best friend. Rodri and Rocco, much as they detest each other, take matters (and their grandpa's remains) into their own hands. Juan Carlos De Llaca directed. Mexico, Spanish with 2000, film. subtitles Dzibilchaltun is important for two major reasons: excavations revealed one of the longest sequences of occupation ever recorded for a Maya site, and also gave evidence that a large population lived at the site. Shows map, aerial views, raised causeways, plazas, buildings, temples, rooms, vaults, sculptures, and artifacts. Pictures of Record series. Extensive guide by Edward Kurjack and E. Wyllys Andrews V. English Early scenes of life in Mexico City. Includes scenes of the celebration of the centennial of Mexican independence. Spanish A board game which challenges students to employ their knowledge of the environment to visit three Recycle Centers before running out of their supply of oxygen. Players answer questions and role-‐play while learning practical actions for conservation. Grades 7 and up. 3 to 6 players. English The mysterious monolithic stone figures of Easter Island off the coast of Chile. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English Explores the origins of the inhabitants of the island, their religious beliefs and practices, the way they lived, and the possible reasons why this civilization fell-‐-‐including human destruction of the natural environment. PBS film (Nova series). 1983. English Arranged according to difficulty, beginning with English-‐to-‐Spanish puzzles, followed by Spanish-‐to-‐English, with more challenging Spanish-‐ to-‐Spanish puzzles in the last third of the book. 1985. English Presents a precis on the major factors at play in the current world economy. Discussed the Latin American debt crisis, formation of the European Economic Community, emerging capitalism in China, and the ex-‐Soviet Union, and Japan's advance to the forefront of Pacific economic power. New York Times. 1990. English Photo presentation of the geography of Ecuador. Land, history, government, people, and economy. Junior and high school level. 1987. English Cabinet Collection no. 107. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 83. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 84. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 85. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection 236-‐242. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 82. Guide included. English Set 24. Guide included English Cabinet Collection No. 81. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 248. Guide included. English Grades 3-‐12. Guide included. English A collection of journal articles. 1988. English It was the only successful slave insurrection in history. It grasped the full meaning of French revolutionary ideas and used them to create the world's first black republic. It elevated a former slave, Toussaint Louverture, to such international fame that admirers ranked him on par with George Washington. It was the Haitian Revolution, a movement of admirable aspirations...and appalling destruction. Vaguely remembered today, the Haitian Revolution of 1791-‐1804 traumatized planters in the American South and inspired US slaves. Egalite for all explores this history through music, voodoo ritual, powerful recreations, and insightful writers and historians. 2009. English This well-‐designed reproducible book presents information and activities on three ancient civilizations. Offers over sixty individual and group activities to give students an understanding and appreciation of Egyptian, Mayan, and Minoan culture. Emphasizes writing skills. Junior high/high school. English In public, ''El'' is an upstanding, respectable man. In private, he's a paranoid, authoritarian, ultra-‐macho, devoutly Catholic husband who abuses his wife both physically and psychologically. She tries to escape. film criticized middle class society for being hypocritical. Directed by Luis Spanish w/ English Bunuel. Starring Arturo de Cordova, Delia Garces. 1952. Black and white. subtitles This film recites the alphabet in spanish illustrating each letter with serveral Spanish words. Includes a small booklet with the word and their English translations. Good for introductory Spanish classrooms. 1970's. VHS ONLY. Spanish
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El angel exterminador (The Exterminating Angel)
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El bolero de Raquel
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El brigadista
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El Buen Destino (The Good Destination)
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El dia que me quieras El dia Tarasco: The Day of the Dead among the Tarascan Indians
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El Diablo y la Nota Roja (The Devil & the Red Page)
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El Espectador: The Press and the Drug Lords
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By Carlos Saura. Set in Spain, the film portrays a sizzling tale of young lovers separated by fate. Although they are forced to live apart, their deepest desire is to be reunited. Danced by Antonio Gades and Cristina Spanish w/ English Hoyos. Based on work by Federico Garcia Lorca. Pacific Arts film. 1986. subtitles A group of guests at a high society dinner party discover that they cannot leave the place, seemingly due to a curse. Finally they manage to leave and meet in a church to thank God for lifting the curse. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Starring Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, Claudio Brook, Augusto Spanish w/ English Benedicto. 1962. subtitles Based on the 1960's psycho-‐political novel by Jose Revueltas. A film showing the horrors that can befall the worst of criminals in prison. Directed by Felipe Cazals. Starring Manuel Ojeda, Delia Casanova, Salvador Sanchez, Jose Carlos Ruiz, Maria Rojo. 1975. Adult audiences only. Spanish Starring Cantinflas. Comedy. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Also starring Manola Saavedra, Flor Silvestre, Francisco Fernandez. 1956. Black and White. Spanish In 1961 thousands of students go to the countryside to teach the people to read and write. Here is told the story of one of these students and the campesinos, the banditos, and the adventures he encounters. Directed by Octavio Cortazar. Starring Salvador Wood, Patricio Wood. 1971. Spanish The film relates the story of a town that is at the age of progress but at the cost of savage capitalism which will raver where ever it can. But despite that utopia and solitude are still possible. In this town, five men, whose ages are as disparate as their occupations and their level of cultural and spiritual involvement, face a lack of work, each in their own Spanish with manner. English subtitles film for the Humanities presents the story of the royal road, the trail followed by Juan de Onate in 1598 when he led his troop of Spaniards up from Mexico in search of gold and glory. Used by conquistadors, native peoples, settlers, armies, merchants, and outlaws, the 1800-‐mile artery of commerce and culture known as el Camino Real connected Santa Fe to Spain's New World capital, Mexico City. This film recounts the story of the trail's archaeology, of the Gunfight at OK Corral, and of the Nahuatl-‐ speakers and Pueblo and Spaniards and Mexicans and Anglos who built this country. 1994. English This short documentary is about a little instrument, a large silver mine and the highest city in the world. Cerro Rico in Potosi, Bolivia, was discovered by Spanish conquistadors in 1545, who enslaved the local indigenous people. It is said that 8 million people, including African slaves, died in the mines of this mountain while providing Spain with immense wealth. The Spanish culture spread into Potosi, and the local people became aware of something they had never seen or heard before: a stringed instrument. Forbidden from ever playing the Spanish guitar, the miners copied it and created the charango. The story of the charango symbolizes the larger struggle for human rights and a quest to Spanish with keep traditional culture alive among indigenous people. 2006. English subtitles An opportunistic landowner is faced with being loyal to Zapata during the Mexican revolution yet financially ruined or saving his own skin. A classic Mexican film examining the corrupted ideals of the revolution. Directed Spanish w/ English by Fernando de Fuentes. 1933. Black and white. subtitles An in-‐depth picture of a Nicaraguan coffee plantation in September 1984. Interviews with female farm workers, a farm union organizer, and others who work on the farm. Discusses the various issues: the role of women, food shortages, war, workers' demands, poor health conditions. Julia Lesage. English Text by Alejo Carpentier. Dramatization of this humorous and provocative story, a satire on Caribbean politics characteristic of the surreal world of Carpentier. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish Teaching materials from the workshop conducted by Tulane University's Latin American Curriculum Resource Center in October of 1988. Seasonal, Oct.-‐Nov. English Classic tango film of 1940s. A young man thwarts his rich background to marry the woman he loves. After establishing a career in show business, he returns to Argentina. Directed by John Reinhardt. Starring Carlos Gardel, Rosita Moreno. 1935. Spanish Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. Seasonal Oct.-‐Nov. English Southern Mexico. It's hot. An inferno. Here, like everywhere else, people are suffering and dying. In their homes, on the street. A young girl kills herself with a shotgun. An old man has a heart attack as he lies with a prostitute. A cock-‐fighter is accused of assaulting a bus. A man finds a dead body in the river. What do they have in common? They all appeared in La Nota Roja (The Red Page): the crime section of the local newspaper. Our hero, local crime reporter El Diablo ('The Devil'), is hot on the trail of all these calamities and more. Follow him as he goes about his work recording the crimes and tragedies of his people. It's shocking how much fun he has. Armed with a camera and a radio, shuttling around in a beaten-‐up black beetle, Diablo could appear anywhere, and at any time, ready to ferry the Dead and the wounded away to a very public purgatory. How does he do it? Featuring a scorching original soundtrack of wild west-‐style cumbias, El Diablo y La Nota Roja is both an intimate portrayal of a society's attitude to death and a surreal road movie through the underworld of Mexican crime news, seen through the eyes Spanish with of El Diablo. Directed and produced by John Dickie. Copyright 2008. English subtitles Tells the story of the Bogota newspaper whose offices have been bombed and whose staff members have been killed in the pursuit of their work-‐-‐including reports on the Colombina drug trade. film for the Humanities. 1990. English Part I of a five-‐part series written and presented by Carlos Fuentes. This segment focuses on Spain's multi-‐cultural society, some key historical events, and what these mean to Hispanics today. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. Spanish
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El Futuro Maya: Voces del Presente
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Part II of a five-‐part series written and presented by Carlos Fuentes. This film deals with the lives of the peoples of the Americas before 1492, the first contact with the Spanish, and the legacy of the early colonial period. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. Spanish Part III of a five-‐part series written and narrated by Carlos Fuentes. This film focuses on Spain's Golden Age, the interaction between Spain and Latin America during the colonial era, and the background to the Age of Revolutions.Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. Spanish Part IV of a five-‐part series narrated by Carlos Fuentes. The causes of the movements for independence in Latin America, key figures of 19th and 20th century Latin America, and the Mexican Revolution are the subjects of this film. Public Media film. 1991. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. Spanish This film concerns the impact of the Hispanic cultural legacy on the present and the future. Public Media film. 1991. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. Spanish Sonia, a young Garifuna woman, a Latin woman of African ancestry, leads a troubled life as a house worker in Los Angeles and is plagued by a haunting memory from her past of a relationship with an American soldier. Her efforts to escape her present circumstance and past trauma are fruitless until she has a dream of her deceased mother who calls upon her with a sacred request; to return to the coast of Honduras on a Spanish w/ English journey of self discovery and spiritual rebirth. subtitles Starring Catinflas. Comedy. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Also starring Alma Delia Fuentes. Carmen Molina. 1962. Black and white. Spanish Within a simple structure of basic questions, Maya from different language groups, different ages and genders, different walks of life-‐-‐ students, housewives, academics, community leaders, educators-‐-‐ provide perspectives on their culture and on the meaning of the Maya Movement. Center for Latin America, University of Wisconsin-‐-‐ Milwaukee. 1998. English Within a simple structure of basic questions, Maya from different language groups, different ages and genders, different walks of life-‐-‐ students, housewives, academics, community leaders, educators-‐-‐ provide perspectives on their culture and on the meaning of the Maya Movement. Center for Latin America, University of Wisconsin-‐-‐ Milwaukee. 1998. Spanish A poor man nurses a near-‐dead fighting rooster, or cockerel, back to life. The cockerel regains its glory in the ring, bringing its owner fame, wealth, and romance. Seduced by the glamour of the cock-‐fighting arenas, this beginner gamesman is tempted into a partnership with a rich gambler Spanish w/ English and his free-‐wheeling songstress. subtitles An oil company has set up camp for geological research in a small village in Colombia that has been named New Texas so it becomes the target of the guerrillas holding constant classes with police in the area, the confrontation is altered in the interest of the sides of continuing the transmission of the World Cup qualifiers for the 1994 World Cup. They establish a truce to watch the match between Colombia and Argentina on the only working TV in Town. 1998 Spanish The first labor union is formed in Peru as the result of the ruthless behavior of a landowner against the laborers on his sugar plantation. The whole town faces the brutal repression of the government and their only hope is a young idealistic lawyer who sacrifices everything for plight of justice. Directed by Alberto Durant. Starring Ricardo Blume, Jorge Guerra. Spanish w/ English 1982. subtitles A film made from one of the Borges' first short stories. Takes un into the lawless world of the gaucho, his language and ethos. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish This film focuses on small farmers, the gold industry in the Madre de Dios River basin, the importance and impact of the oil industry, and the tourist industry which has materialized around remote, exotic Iquitos, Peru. CETUC. Spanish Breathtaking shots of the Andes form the backdrop of this documentary about the rugged life of those who live in the mountains. Topics include road building, the physiological adaptations, and the various economic activities of the mountain dwellers. PICS/The University of Iowa. ca. 1995. Spanish El Inmigrante is a documentary film that examines the Mexican and American border crisis by telling the story of Eusebio de Haro, a young Mexican migrant who was shot and killed during one of his journeys north. The film presents a distinct humanitarian focus in which story and character take precedent over policy and empiricism. Towards this end El Inmigrante examines the perspectives of a diverse cast of players in this border narrative. A cast which includes the de Haro family, the community of Brackettville, Texas where Eusebio was shot, members of vigilante border militias in Arizona, the horseback border patrol in El Paso, and migrants en route to an uncertain future in the United States. Spanish w/ English Directed by John Sheedy, David Eckenrode & John Eckenrode. 2005. subtitles First-‐time director Robert Rodriguez took critics and audiences by storm with this tense tail of mistaken identity. A hapless mariachi is mistaken for a hit-‐man, so he is forced to trade his guitar for a gun or face the music. Starring Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gomez, Spanish w/ English Perter Marguardt, Reinol Martinez. 1992. subtitles A cultural view of the importance of markets in Latin American life. Provides practice in vocabulary and pronunciation for beginning students of Spanish. Includes study questions. Educational film. 1990. Spanish
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Based on Jorge Luis Borges' short story which is set in the 19th century. A story about murder, smuggling, treachery, and destiny. Directed by Raul de la Torre. Starring Thema Biral, Juan Jose Camero, Francisco Rabal. 1975. El muerto (The Dead Man)
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Spanish w/ English AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS. subtitles Nominated for the 1981 Oscar for best foreign film. A love story. Directed by Jaime de Arninan. Staring Hector Alterio, Ana Torrent. Spanish The story of two young Guatemalans who flee political unrest in their homeland, dreaming of a utopian life in the US. Danger follows them constantly as they join many who illegally enter and finally they face the frustration of the life of migrant workers. Directed by Gregory Nava. Starring Zayde Silva Gutierrez, David Villalpando. 1984. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment Spanish w/ English of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. High Demand. subtitles Based on the 19th century novel by Anselmo Suarez Romero. The film takes apart the structure of the novel to reveal its racist assumptions, then retells the story to make a socio-‐economic analysis and reveal the true face of slavery and class struggle. Directed by Sergio Giral. Starring Spanish w/ English Miguel Benavidez, Alino Sanchez, Adolfo Llaurado. 1974. subtitles film made with the rare cooperation of large groups of Mexican campesinos as they walk into the U.S. to live as undocumented workers Spanish w/ English in citrus groves near Phoenix, AZ. Bleak Beauty film. 1978. subtitles The cultural traditions of Mexico are traced through the staff of life, bread. Indigenous, Spanish, and French influences as well as linguistic, cultural, and geographical patterns combined to make the civilization of Mexico-‐-‐and its breads-‐-‐what they are today. film for the Humanities. 1983. Spanish Two discs consisting of the editorials of Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal, editor of _La Prensa_, the major newspaper of Nicaragua. These editorials span from 1946-‐1978. Also includes photographs of life in Nicaragua during this period. Published by the Instituto de Historia de Nicaragua y Centroamerica, Universidad Centroamericana. Spanish A trip through the canals of Mexico City's Xochimilco park, where flower vendors travel to market in brightly-‐decorated barges. In this film, the vendors retell some of the ancient legends about the magic of flowers. film for the Humanities. 1974. Spanish Juan Villegas is 56 years old and has worked in a service station on the Patagonian highway for the last 20 years. When the station is sold, Juan joins with other unemployed workers. Here he begins a drama with the most tragic aspect that with his age and without specialized skills, he begins to understand his lack of ability to get a job. By coincidence, he does some small work repairing an old vehicle on a farm. When he finishes that work, the owner offers to pay him with a dog that isn't like other dogs, but a splendid example of a dog that her husband had bought with the idea of breeding dogs. After that, Juan's luck begins to change. Thanks to the dog, he gets a temporary job, and his employer, fascinated with the dogs, says he will cover the cost of the dogs car. Soon he advises him about the future of the dog, and is contacted by Walter, a dog enthusiast, to prepare the dog for shows. They make a pact, they will be partners and split the profits of the dog shows. This begins a long period of training, not just of the dog, but also of Juan, who Spanish with begins to convert himself into a show dog handler. English subtitles The story of a young boy who cleans bathrooms and how he come to be the owner of a bordello. Directed by Roman Chalbaud. Starring Haydee Balza. Miguel Angel Landa, Orlando Urdaneta, Hilda Vera. 1977. Spanish En un barrio pobre en la Cuba de 1958, lluminada Pacheco, una pobre mujer, ex payasa de un circo ambulante de mala muerte, se gana una casa nueva de la loterÃ-‐a del jabón RINA y regala casi todas sus pertenencias. Meses después, su vida se convierte en una tragedia, sin que por ello renuncie a seguir teniendo fe en la gente.
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Versión cinematográfica de la obra homónima del destacado dramaturgo cubano Héctor Quintero, de mucho éxito en sus puestas en escena en Cuba y en el mundo. Spanish 140 Minutes The veneration for Tonantzin-‐Guadalupe has been an essential Mexican theme underlying Mexican cultural and political values since the 16th century. Guided by the testimonies of Indigenous people, Mexicans of mixed heritage and Chicanos about this complex subject matter, we can understand why. The film was shot in 16mm and produced between July 1987 and February 1996. Ten years after the 1521 Spanish conquest, young Indian Juan Diego was graced by the apparition of the Mother of God on Tepeyac Hill; a first Bishop of Mexico scoffed at this news, until a further miracle convinced the church to build a basilica in the deity's honor. While encouraging a Virgin Mary "cult" no doubt helped invaders impose Christianity on the populace, scholars point out that earth mother Tonantzin's role in indigenous creeds predate this development by 2,500 years. Thus the "new", compound divinity represented a covert "act of conquest by the Indians over the invading religion", one that developed potent political symbolism during Mexico's various independence struggles. The director, who is Mexican, states that "this is a testimony about the Mexican cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe, where the pilgrims signify the Mexican of all times and the pilgrimages, our history. For me this film literally means a nine year long journey to the unfathomable heart of Mexico and a better world with more peace and social justice." While the filmmaker teaches documentary film at Centro de Capacitacion Cinematografica in Mexico City where he is the head of the Academic Council, he always works together with his wife, social anthropologist Ana Pino Sandoval. This film is of interest in Anthropology, Latin American Studies, Religion and general audiences. Spanish w/ English Directed by Juan Francisco Urrusti, 1996. subtitles 97 min.
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In the late 1960s, conditions for the Puerto Ricans in the U.S. reached the boiling point. Faced with racial discrimination, deficient community services, poor education and job opportunities, Puerto Rican communities began to address these injustices by using direct action. This film focuses on the community of East Harlem, capturing the compassion and militancy of the Young Lords as they implemented their own health, educational and public assistance programs and fought back against social injustice. An excellent portrayal of inner city organizing in the late 1960s (originally released in 1971). English Organization of American States. Essays on explorers. 1973. Spanish At Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni (Salt Lake), where many families work with salt, a 13-‐year-‐old boy named Kunturi lives a traditional Quecha life with his family. His life begins to change when his grandmother dies, a friend moves away, and his father takes him on his first trip with the llama caravan. For three months he travels the Ruta de la Sal, exchanging blocks of salt his father and other villagers have chipped from the lake, for other products of the Andes, the altiplano and the valleys. In the snow-‐covered peaks his father sacrifices Kunturi’s favorite llama. A thief is caught and exiled from a town. Kunturi sees his first armadillo. He learns from these and other experiences and encounters along the way. When the caravan arrives at its destination, the town of Macha where the “Tinku” Festival takes place, Kunturi’s life is changed even more deeply. There he finds Ulala, the most beautiful girl he could imagine. Kunturi and Ulala feel the stirrings of first love as they share the same dream: to run together across the immense white sea that is the Salar de Uyuni, until they reach the end of the horizon. A film by Toshifumi Matsushita. Music by Lusmila Caprio. Completed in June 2008. 104 minutes. Spanish and Quechua with English subtitles. Submitted in the globalization category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Narrative Fiction, Feature GENRES: Family, Drama, Educational, Religious, Romance, Children Live Action, Nature, Fantasy, Independent, Wildlife, Road Trip, Reality, Docu-‐Drama, Culture, Art, Spanish and Spiritual NICHES: Native/Aboriginal Peoples, Disability Culture, Latino, Quechua with Third World, Youth/Teen, Children English subtitles El Rey… is the story of Juan de la Torre, a poor immigrant from Mexico who comes to the United States to make a better life for himself. In the process, he discovers racism, discrimination and must deal with his own demons in the form of drug abuse. In the end, he learns to survive and better himself and falls in love with the Mexican Rodeo. It becomes his salvation and through determination and hard work he becomes the Spanish with internationally recognized King of the Rodeo. English subtitles San Salvador, general views of country and the capital city. English Concise presentation of history, people, economy, and government of El Salvador. Color and black and white photos. Brief chronology and listing of basic facts (population, literacy rate, religions, etc.) Junior and high school levels. 1988. English Created by the Education Committee of the Resource Center of the Americas, this curriculum emphasizes Central American physical and human geographic skills and involves students in active learning situations using critical and creative thinking skills. Includes seven complete lessons with activities, tests, and supplementary information. 1991. English Depicts political posters by the party representing Salvadoran resistance. English Cabinet Collection No. 34. Guide included. English The conflict in this embattled land is explored through interviews with military, government, and church leaders both in El Salvador and the U.S. The film examines the murders of four North American missionaries and the significance of this pivotal event. It contains scenes of the funeral of assassinated Archbishop Romero and interviews with the poor, who relate their tragedies and hope for a dignified life and a free society. Maryknoll World film Library. N.D. English Conference report for the Woodrow Wilson Center explores, in-‐depth, the situation and challenges emerging in El Salvador in 1993. Topics include politics, human rights accountability, military reform, and reconstruction of land, civil society, and international communities. 1993. English Photographic treatment of Andean life and legend. Contains some graphic photos and culturally insensitive text. N.d. Spanish This film will expose the political and social problems related to water resources. Expert voices from personalities such as William Cosgrove: President of the World Water Council, Mikhail Gorbachev: President of Green Cross International, Jean-‐Michel Cousteau, President of Ocean Futures Society and Rita Levi-‐Montalcini, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, will contribute their ideas for solutions to avoid the conflcts that arise in the wake of water division. In parallel, boys and girls from different parts of the world will speak in first person about the water problems that they confront daily. En Benin, Crepin will explain to us how the pollution of this lake is reducing the number of fish. En Holland, Muriel will tell us how she is forced to evacuate her home because of the need to reenforce the dyke that protects her house from the sea. Nandini, in India, will detail for us her daily odyssey just to be able to provide water for her family. On the Gaza Strip, Isam and Anath will explain how the distribution of potable water mounts the tension in one of the most untable regions of the world. And in the desert of Atacama, in Chile, Julio will show us how they have decided to combat drought Spanish w/ English through imagination. subtitles Pictures of Record. Guide included. English A musical comedy about the exploits of Latin American artists in New York. With his uncle's money, Alberto creates an artist's agency. When the uncle comes to see how his money is being spent, Alberto has only two choices: change the business or change the uncle. Directed by Luis Spanish w/ English Gasnier. Starring Carlos Gardel, Trini Ramos. 1934. subtitles
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Extensive text and bibliography by Frida Wever de Kurlat. Bookform. Spanish Text by Ernesto Sabato. Dramatization by author of the famous novel. Introduces the theme of the artist who becomes insane because of his inability to communicate. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish From the Amores dificiles series. By day, Miss Forbes is an oppressive disciplinarian; by night, she gets drunk on tequila and parades around naked. Her ultimate fate is grimmer than any her two charges have planned for her. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo. Starring Alexes Spanish w/ English Castanares, Hanna Schygulla, Yuriria Munguia. 1988. subtitles National Public Radio Faces, Mirrors, and Masks series. 1984. English Thunderous gun battles and powerhouse performances anchor the groundbreaking story of the BOPE, a SWAT-‐like team at war with the drug lords of Rio de Janeiro. Racing against time, its hard-‐driving captain puts a pair of rookies through hell in an effort to shape a worthy successor and clear out a drug-‐ingested slum before his imminent retirement. Based on a book by two former real-‐life BOPE captains, _Elite Squad_'s brutal honesty and raw action rocked Brazil to its foundations Portugues with and gripped viewers worldwide. English subtitles The adventures of a youngster during the fight for Cuban independence at the end of the last century. ANIMATED. Directed by Juan Padron. 1970. Spanish Examines the animal and plant life found in this national park in the high plains of Brazil. PBS film (Nature series). Ca. 1985. English The heroic and violent drama of one of the greatest men in the history of Mexican Revolution. Zapata held the torch of justice in the South against the landlords who exploited and dispossessed the peasants from their land. Directed by Felipe Cazals. Starring Antonio Aguilar, Mario Almada, Jaime Fernandez, Paricia Aspillaga. 1985.
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AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS Spanish This interdisciplinary unit was designed to present an examination of the art of the Linares family whose papier-‐mache works are famous in Mexico and to explore the definitions of folkart, fine art, art and craft. Packet included text, suggested activities, and slides. Grades 5-‐9. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 1994. (See also FA/MEX/08). English Fifth in the Spain in the New World series. Discusses the destruction of the ancient indigenous cultures as a result of the Conquest and subjugation of the Indian nations to imperial Spain. Grades 8-‐12, college. film for the Humanities. 1986. English Part of a series of six books. Each examines a different topic relating to the environment. Each includes information and eight interdisciplinary lessons to give students information and skills needed to understand global problems. Specify which book(s) when ordering. 1990. English It's 1989 and eight years into El Salvador's civil war, a conflict fueled by billions of dollars in aid from the U.S. government. Six Jesuit priests lay brutally murdered, the latest casualties in a war that would claim at least 75,000 lives. Enemies of War examines these unspeakable murders and the story of El Salvador's people as they pick up the pieces after incalculable losses. We meet Margarita Acosta de Alas, who fights the repressive Salvadorian government, and Congressman Joe Moakley, sent to investigate the truth about the murders. These compelling characters tell the story of El Salvador's brave, yet daunting journey to peace and democracy. Directed by Esther Cassidy. 2001. English Archibaldo's criminal life began on the eve of the Mexican Revolution when he wished his nanny dead. A bullet blasted through the window and killed her. So begins his life of murder, alleged murder, and insanity. Directed by Luis Bunel. Starring Miroslava, Ernesto Alonso, Rita Macedo, Spanish w/ English Ariadna Welter. 1955. subtitles Parade and dance/costume celebrated annually since colonial period in Spanish/ Quechua/ La Paz, Bolivia. Live television coverage of event. Ca. 1985. Aymara An interview of Borges. filmcronicas, World News for Latin America. 1985. Spanish Interview by Professor Fernanado Alegria. filmcronicas, World News for Spanish w/ English Latin America. Guide included. 1985. transcript The relationship between economic development and the status of the environment are probed in this unit which explores sustainable development. The color transparencies have a side panel outlining major points, and the guide offers lesson plans, glossary of terms and listing of environmental advocacy groups. Visuell, Inc. 1991. English Environment Under Fire explores the political and social issues behind Central America's environmental crisis, including poverty, pesticides, cattle farming, war and land reform. 1989 English Based on a Gabriel Garcia Marquez short story. An erotic black comedy laden with sexual fantasy, surreal pranks, and political allegory. Erendira is a teenage girl exploited as a sexual slave by her greedy grandmother. Directed by Ruy Guerra. Starring Irene papas, Claudia Ohana, Michael Spanish w/ English Lonsdale, Oliver Wehe. 1983. ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY. subtitles Eréndira Ikikunari is a beautifully shot action film that recreates the 16th century legend of Eréndira, a young Purépecha woman who became an icon of bravery during the destruction of indigenous Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors. When the Spanish arrive, they take advantage of the discord and conflict among the Mexican natives, reaping the benefits of a region divided. Eréndira, a young Purépecha woman on the verge of marriage, refuses to allow her land to be destroyed and stands up to the social conventions prohibiting women to participate in battle. In the face of the invasion, she steals and learns to ride a horse against the Spanish, winning the respect of her Purhepecha, XVI tribal leaders. Along her amazing journey, she becomes a symbol of century Spanish strength and resistance within her culture. This feature length film was and Latin. Subtitles shot entirely in the original Purépecha language. 2006. A film by Juan in Spanish and Mora Catlett. English.
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On October 9, 1967 Che Guevara was executed by the Bolivian army, aided by the CIA. His diary, a personal account of his 11-‐month attempt to foment revolution in Bolivia, is the basis for this film. Footage includes interviews with Bolivians who met Che during his final days. Fox Lorber. 1998. English (A Man of His Word) This film was filmed in 1994 and was used in Zedillo's campaign for the presidency of Mexico. It includes shots of the candidate at work and at home and interviews of his wife and children. Zedillo expresses his main campaign issues and moral values. Celulas Empresariales. Spanish A comedy about a school of thieves. Directed by Rogelio A. Gonzalez Jr. Starring Pedro Infante, Rosita Arenas, Rosa Elena Durgel, Yolanda Varela, Raul Ramirez, Eduardo Fajardo. 1956. Spanish A film that portrays an intimate connection with a desperate community. The bulk of Ecuador's petroleum is refined in an Afro-‐Ecuadorian community in Esmeraldas. After years of illnesses from wastes and spills, the refinery exploded, killing several people and contaminating the river. Graphic depictions of illnesses caused by the pollution accompany the story of this community's struggle for health, safety and dignity. 2002 English Sample lesson of this film magazine which covers news. Current events, sports, fashion. Designed to appeal to teenagers and young adults in intermediate-‐advanced Spanish classes. Guide included. Eagle Multi Media Service and Teleiberica, S.A. 1989. Spanish Interviews with several Latin American writers: Borges, Cortazar, Fuentes, Goytisolo, Onetti, Puig, Rama, Rulfo, Sanchez, Vargas Llosa. This book accompanies the Espejo de escritores film (LM/MEX/2, 3, LM/PER/1, LM/SPA/1, LM/URU/1, 2). 1985. Spanish La ciudad letrada. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Estos fueron los palacios. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Senas de exilo. A film-‐taped interview with the authors. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish filmcronicas. Ediciones del Norte. Spanish El memorioso. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Un escritor. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish La libertad de los parias. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Infra-‐mundo. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Modelos para desarmar. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish De la guaracha al beat. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Del ''kitsch'' a Lacan. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish Maestro de las voces. A film-‐taped interview and readings with the author. Ediciones del Norte. 1985. Spanish This workbook I designed to develop four major categories of social studies skills: locating information, evaluating information, using time and place, and analyzing social problems. The reproducible lessons feature fill-‐in exercises, graph and map problems, research activities, and thought questions. 1981. English A decade ago, Nahua people in Guerrero fought a hydroelectric dam wich would have flooded 22 of their communities. When the project was revived recently, it prompted this made-‐for-‐television work stressing the Spanish and Nahua Nahua's ties to their land and their willingness to defend it. 2003 w/ English subtitles Structured with fragments of speeches and photos from the 2001 Zapatista caravan, this film commemorates the event using a poetic theme and raises awareness to the problems of the indigenous Spanish w/ English communities of Mexico. 2002 subtitles (These People May Pass). Gently-‐paced film records the impressions of a group concerned with US and European citizens who traveled to Nicaragua to help with the coffee harvest in 1985, at the height of the contra war. The narration is based on the diary of one of the group members, an elderly veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. Icarus film. 1985. English Mexico. Cabinet Collection No. 193. Guide included. English Ethical Markets ia a financial lifestyle magazine TV series reporting globally on real examples of people, companies, and organizations redefining success through a positive look at what is possible, and illustrating the "triple bottom line"; respecting people and the environment while earning a healthy profit. The stories are visually compelling with solid financial and market data and the newest indicators. The series explores how every dollar you spend or invest effects your community and the environment, and how to align those effects with your values, whether you are a consumer, corporate executive, small business owner, employee, investor, or fun manager. Includes: Introduction to Ethical Markets; Redefining Success; Corporate Social Responsibility; the Non-‐money Economy; Green Building; Investing in your Community; Fair Trade, Ethical Trading; Women Owned Businesses; Renewable Energy; Shareholder Advocacy; Transformation of Work; Clean Food, Organic Agriculture; Health and Wellness; Socially Responsible Investing. English National Education Association. Contains bibliographies of curriculum materials developed by 1974 projects. 1975. English
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Eu Sei que Vou te Amar
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Eva Peron: La verdadera historia
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This is the third in Arnaldo Jabor's trilogy ''within four walls,'' which includes ''Tudo Bem'' and ''Eu Te Amo.'' Two faces, two bodies speak of love, hellos and good-‐byes, comings and goings, fear and courage. A trip about finding the sexual identity of man and woman and the delirious struggle in all hearts. Directed by Arnaldo Jabor. Starring Fernana Torres, Thales Pan Chacon. 1985. Adult audiences only. Portuguese The main character pretends to be a high priced call girl who engages in an intense erotic duel with her lover. Directed by Arnaldo Jabor. Starring Portuguese w/ Sonia Braga, Paulo Cesar Pereiro. 95 min. 1983. Adult Audiences only. English subtitles This is the Argentine version of the history of Eva Duarte de Peron. Even though she dominated only six years in Argentina's history, she left an indelible mark on not only the country but the world. Directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo. Starring Esther Goris and Victor LaPlace. 1997. Spanish Designed to help students evaluate the election processes they read or hear about in the news. Students first develop a list of criteria to identify free and fair elections, then use these criteria to evaluate case studies of elections. The unit is designed for one week, and follow-‐up activities are included for extending the topic. English A compilation of evaluation techniques for global/cultural education. Includes assessment instruments for professional preparation, materials, teacher-‐training, and student outcomes and attitudes. 1987. English This documentary captures the rich folkloric traditions of Cuban dance and music including the profound influence of African religion and art on Spanish w/ English these traditions. LAVA. 1994. subtitles Thirty topically-‐arranged quizzes are followed by detailed information. Includes map recognition questions. English The ''riveting'' life story of Eva Peron as told by Hollywood. Movie tells the story of her rise out of poverty to achieve fortune and fame as one of Argentina's most controversial figures. Directed by Alan Parker. Starring Madonna, Antonio Banderas. 1996. Available ONLY on VHS. From the A & E biography series, this program explores the life of Eva Duarte de Peron, one of the most controversial figures in Argentine history. It traces her origins, her marriage to Juan Peron, and finally her tragic death from cancer at age 33. A & E Television Networks. 1996. A profile of former Argentine first lady Eva Peron, who became a savior to the poor and an adversary of the military and aristocracy. Friends and enemies recall her life and influence. Host: Jack Perkins. From Man and the Modern World series. Concentrates on the theme of navigation: the ships, instruments, and men. Maps and diagrams illustrate the great difficulties that had to be overcome. Comparisons of early and modern explorers. Random House Media. 1979.
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"Each summer, the Latin American Resource Center hosts a K-‐12 Teacher Institute. The objective of this institute is to help teachers increase their knowledge about Latin America and to develop lesson plans to use in teh classroom. The institute corresponds with Tulane University's New Orleans Dance Festival organized by Associate Professor of Dance, Beverly Trask. This partnership between the LARC and the New Orleans Dance Festival promotes the importance of interdisciplinary teaching of world regions. Teachers of every discipline take part in movement classes, field trips, lectures, and dynamic presentations by artists in order to teach the diversity of Latin America. The curricula and resources in this publication were created by participants in the summer 2009 institute, Exploration of the African Diaspora in the Americas." -‐Denise Woltering Vargas, 2010, p. 3. Copyright 2010. English A colorful book introducing the basics of Latin America. There are brief readings covering geography, climate, village life, mining, etc. The sections are followed by short quizzes. Middle school and upper primary level. 1988. English This unit includes nine lessons demonstrating the political, economic, and environmental ties that link the United States with developing nations. The lessons are deigned to inform high school students of the interdependence of the US with Third World nations and make them more aware of international human conditions. Includes a teacher's guide, student booklet, wall map, and statistical sheet. The American Forum 1987. English Shot on location in Spain, Portugal, Israel, Canada and the United States, this documentary traces the descendants of Spanish Jews who were forced to either flee or convert to Catholicism after Queen Isabella's edict of 1492. Many of these Jews had to practice their religion in secret, passing their furtively-‐recalled customs down through the generations. Exploring the history and culture of these 'conversos', the film celebrates an enduring spiritual legacy which has survived centuries of persecution. Through extensive interviews with the children of secret believers, the film captures the modern resurrection of something ethereal: the ghost of a people. Beautifully photographed and edited, the film features a lyrical Spanish/Sephardic soundtrack by some of the world's leading artists including Placido Domingo. Directed by Simcha Jacobovici and Roger Pyke. 2006. English In March 2003, five mountain climbers decided to set up a camp in the southern extreme of Tierra del Fuego, one of the most inhospitable and forgotten landscapes in the world. Having to cope with constant rain, cold weather, snow and strong winds, a film crew was there to document the expedition. Its ambitious goal: climbing Monte Sarmiento, a little explored mountain known for its beauty, isolation and dangers. Favorable weather aside, a new twist to the expedition puts at risk each climber's goal of reaching the mountain's summit. "Extremosul" closely follows the reactions of these five friends and members of the film crew towards the fascination and splendor of the mountain -‐ a symbol of the Portuguese & human desire to conquer the unreachable. Directed by Monica Schmeidt. Spanish w/ English 2006. subtitles
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In the Amores dificiles series. This film, set in 19th century Brazil, illustrates the social and sexual tensions between classes of the period. Contains some nudity. Directed by Ruy Guerra. Starring Ney Latorraca, Spanish w/ English Claudia Ohana, Tonia Carrero. 1988. subtitles 73 min. Examines how we as individuals and nations see our enemies, dehumanize them, and what happens when we portray ourselves as heroes and ''them'' as subhumans. Documentary footage, interviews, political cartoons, and propaganda from many parts of the world analyze the psychological roots of enmity, exploring the universal images used in mass persuasion. High school-‐-‐Adult. Quest Productions. n.d. Includes graphic images of racism and war. Teachers should preview. Guide included. English 58 min. A documentary on crises in El Salvador and Nicaragua produced by the Neighbor to Neighbor organization. Discusses human rights violations and US actions in the area. Quest Productions. 1986. English 26 min. Fachadas is a 8:30 minutes documentary about Michel Banda Vives, an artist that has to come to terms yet again with profound loss and rupture with the past. I will follow Michel's plight to salvage the remains of his collection, part of which survived -‐albeit substantially damaged-‐ the flames. This documentary portrays this process of rebirth, of emerging from the ashes, through which he will talk about his departure from Cuba and his assimilation of a new life. Drawing parallels between both circumstances, this documentary will show the re-‐painting and re-‐ building of his ambitions and reality, as well as narrate stories of a past he has forced himself to break away from. The empty carbonized remains of his canvases on the walls... The faded souvenirs of long lost times in Cuba... The empty white canvas as an open door of opportunity, for a puzzling, unsecured future... This is the story of a man who decided to start afresh far away from home, and how this man's new home burnt down. This is a story of rebirth, but also of loss. How much can a man lose without losing himself in the process? What is the difference between starting again by choice and losing one's present abruptly? Loss is seen as an opportunity to learn from past mistakes and re-‐write the future, or as a necessity to continue facing life's meanderings. Directed by Maria Royo. filmed in the USA. Completed in August 2008. 9 minutes. Submitted in the "short film" category to the 2009 Latin American Spanish and English Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary GENRES: with English Independent, Art NICHES: Hispanic, Latino, Women, Student subtitles 9 minutes Points out the variation in historical views. Part I discusses the effects of social, religious, racial, ethnic, and gender differences on a historian's viewpoint. Part II discusses the effect of ideology and the historian's era on thinking. High school and college. Random House Media. 1989. English 32 min. A simplified history of the Mexican War, this book points out that California, Texas, Nevada, Utah, and other states were once part of Mexico. Junior high school level. 1989. English 60 pp. By Helene Tremblay. Fascinating description of the daily lives of each of forty-‐six families. The families come from different socio-‐economic levels in each country and in the Americas and the Caribbean, ranging from Amazonian Indians to a farm family in Iowa. Geographic and social statistics for each country are also given. High school and college. 1988. English 290 pp. This is a program in four parts that depicts and compares the activities, functions, and lifestyles of families in different countries and societies around the globe. Students who view this program will learn what these different families have in common, and how their needs are satisfied by both their similarities and by their differences. Educational Design, Inc. 1987. English 25 min. Correct answers to questions concerning discoveries and explorations allow students to bid to engage explorers to travel to New World locations and win gold. Grades 7-‐12; may be played in one or more class periods. English 9 pp. Grades 3 -‐ 12. English 24 slides The story of the School of the Americas is told through the life and actions of Father Roy Bourgeois, a leading activist in the campaign to close the school. Father Roy has served time in Federal prison but those trained at the SOA accused of torturing their citizens, have only received amnesty. Narrated by Susan Sarandon. Richter Productions. 1997. Updated version of SI/US/04. English 54 min. Favela Rising documents a man and a movement, a city divided and a favela (Brazilian squatter settlement) united. Haunted by the murders of his family and many of his friends, Anderson Sa is a former drug-‐trafficker who turns revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro's most feared slum. Through hip-‐hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-‐Brazilian dance he rallies his community to war against the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police. At the dawn of liberation, just as collective mobility is overcoming all odds and Anderson's grassroots AfroReggae movement is at the height of its success, a tragic accident threatens to silence the movement forever. Portuguese w/ 2005. English subtitles 80 min. Shows life in the favelas, notes how favelados are victims of unfounded prejudices, and shows that they are actually people determined to improve their lot in life. Guide included. English 28 slides Felipa's beloved grandmother, Abuelita, has died. Felipa miser her terribly and is very sad. Her parents try to comfort Felipa. They tell her that the souls of the dead live on forever. So Felipa decides to find Abuelita's soul. But where is it? She asks her grandmother's donkey, her pig, and her llamas for help. She treks many miles to the highest mountain, but grandmother's soul is nowhere to be found. Then, months later, the entire village is bustling with preparations for the Day of the Dead. Felipa joins in the celebrations honoring loved ones who have died, and in the process finally finds Abuelita's soul. English 30 pages Interviews with the Nicaraguan poets Daisy Zamora, Vida Luz Meneses, and Gioconda Belli. Vida Luz Meneses served as Vice-‐Minister of Education during Daniel Ortega's presidency. N.d. Spanish 27 min.
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Peru. Cabinet Collection No. 253. This famous abstract artist based his work on themes of pre-‐Colombian Peru. Guide included. English 10 slides This film follows the workings of Chile's Identification Unit in its quest to reclaim the identities of the disappeared from the Pinochet era. Founded in 1994, the Identification Unit is composed of a dedicated team of doctores and specialists in anthropology and forensics. Using old photographs sent by family, the doctors of the unit use a painstaking method of comparing these photos to scanned images of human skulls and bones, superimposing one over the other in a computer, with the hope of finding an exact match. Directed by Silvio Caiozzi. First Run Icarus Spanish w/ English film, 1998. subtitles 31 min. Roger Wagner conducts the Roger Wagner chorale and the Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra. ''?an excellent contribution to the study and teaching of Latin American colonial music, produced by artists the quality of Roger Wagner, in association with the eminent musicologist Robert Stevenson...'' -‐-‐Revista Musical Chilena. 1976 Spanish 45 min. Celebrations, both religious and secular, reflect the different cultures of the many groups inhabiting Latin America. English version and Spanish version on the same tape. From the Latin American Lifestyles series. 1988. English 50 min. A political film about fascism and its accomplices. Set in an imaginary South American country with a dictatorship of wealthy landowners. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Starring Gerard Phillip, Maria Felix, Jean Servais. 1959. Black and white. Dubbed in English 97 min. Grades 3-‐12. English 18 slides On January 3, 1959, a column of victorious young rebels advanced along Cuba's main highway towards Havana. At the head of the column rode 33-‐ year-‐old Fidel Castro Ruz. As he went by, a Cuban peasant turned to an American journalist and said, "There he goes, the hope of a people." Over the next few decades, by the force of his personality and the might of his Soviet benefactor, Castro turned himself and Cuba into significant players on the world stage. He did so while surviving the hostility of ten consecutive U.S. presidents, an invasion, several CIA assassination attempts and an economic embargo. Castro's face, with its trademark beard, has become an iconic image worldwide, yet the man himself remains an enigma to all but a few. Through interviews with relative, childhood friends, fellow rebel leaders, Bay of Pigs veterans, human rights activists and journalists, this American Experience production constructs an intimate and revealing portrait of the most resilient of leaders. English, 120 minutes, 2005. English 120 min. A documentary by Estela Bravo. Includes actual interview footage with Spanish w/ English Castro and commentary by many colleagues, friends, and family. subtitles 75 min. Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time. Fidel offers a unique opportunity to view the man through exclusive interviews with Castro himself, historians, public figures, and close friends with footage from the Cuban state archives. Alice Walker, Harry Belafonte, and Sydney Pollack discuss the personality of the man. Former and current US government figures including Arthur Schlesinger, Ramsey Clark, Wayne Smith, Congressman Charles Rangel and a former CIA agent offer political and historical perspectives on Castro and the long-‐standing US embargo against Cuba. Family members and close friends, including Nobel Prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, offer a window into the personal life of Fidel. We see him swimming with bodyguards, visiting his childhood home and school, joking with Nelson Mandela, Ted Turner, and Muhammad Alli, meeting Elian Gonzalez, and celebrating his birthday with members of the Buena Vista Social Club. Juxtaposing the personal anecdotal with the history of the Cuban revolution and the fight to survive the post-‐Soviet period, Fidel tells a previously untold story and presents a new view of this powerful English and Spanish and compelling figure. with subtitles 91 minutes 1986 English 368 pp. Are you ready to party? Sesame Street is having a fiesta, complete with floats, costumes and Elmo's favorite new dance, the Conga-‐Wiggle. And to make the day extra special, all the songs are in English and Spanish! Before you can say uno, dos tres, you'll be singing, dancing, and joining in the fun with Maria, Gabi, Rosita and their Sesame Street Friends! Includes special performances by Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz. English and Spanish 30 minutes José-‐Luis Orozco is a recording artist, author, composer and host of a children's radio program. He holds an M.A. in Multicultural Education and has worked with children, parents, and teachers for over 30 years. He has written and recorded a series of audio recordings entitled Lirica Infantil-‐Latin American Children's Folklore, volumes 1 through 13 on his own recording label, Arcoiris Records. He is also the author of a series of award winning songbooks entitled "De Colores", "Diez Deditos", and "Fiestas" each published by Dutton Children's Books. José-‐Luis has earned international recognition for his contributions to music and exducation. Since the time he was 8 years old, he has performed in over 30 countries throughout North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean and Europe. His recordings are widely used in schools and libraries throughout the world, effectively reaching millions of children every year. Track list for "Fiestas con José-‐Luis Orozco": 1. Las Palomitas, 2. Los Mese del Año, 3. Los Tres Reyes Magos, 4. El Invierno, 5. Mamá Yo Quiero, 6. El Palomo Y la Paloma, 7. La Bella Hortelana, 8. Viva César Chávez!, 9. Este Niño Lindo, 10. Cinco De Mayo, 11. La Maestra, 2. Que Bonita Bandera!, 13. Viva Mi Barrio!, 14. Arroz Con Leche, 15. La Quinceañera, 16. Corre, Niño, 17. Dia De la Raza, 18. Tumbas, 19. Dia De Los Muertos, 20. Damos Gracias, 21. Mañanitas Guadalupanas, 22. Las Posadas, 23. Estas Fiestas Seguirán Spanish 23 tracks
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film in the Villages presents its recent progress, its Indigenous workshops of training and production. Founded in 1987, the project began with the introduction of film in Indigenous communities that produced documentaries for their own purposes. In 1995, the opening of a space on educational TV in Cuiaba, led the project to produce the "Indigenous Program", an original experience for the first time on Brazilian television. Since 1997, film in the Villages has been investing in the formation of the first generation of Indigenous documentary filmmakers, through the use of national and regional workshops. 2002 English The story of Silvino Santos (1886-‐1970) -‐ the Brazilian filmmaker who first showed on screen the images of the Amazon at the dawn of the century. In 1913, as the amazonian rubber boom was at its peak, Silvino Santos made the first of 9 feature documentary film which chronicled the extraordinary events of a unique time and place in Brazilian history. In his lifetime Silvino Santos was acknowledged as a pioneer of Brazilian Cinema and his name was enveloped by a mythic aura in the jungle region. English Tells the story of the ongoing conflict in Peru through an investigation into the murders of eight journalists whose bodies were found in the Peruvian village of Uchurracay. While the murders were blamed on guerillas of the Shining Path, some suspect government-‐trained paramilitaries. Icarus film. 1985. English This CD provides students and instructors an extensive collection of historical texts, maps, art works, and artifact images of the exploration and conquest of the New World (both North and South America). Over 2,500 information and activity screens offer hundreds of interactive learning exercises, tutorials, quizzes, essay challenges, and bibliographies in English, French, and Spanish language tracks. These educational materials are suitable for use in social studies, foreign language, anthropology, history, and geography classes at middle school, high school, and college levels. System requirements: Pentium-‐class computer with 16MB Ram, Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT or 2000, Quicktime 4.0 or higher (included on the CD), 2x CD-‐ROM drive, Sound Card. Arkansas English, French, ARcheological Survey and its licesors, 2000. Spanish Grades 3 -‐ 12. English Peru. Iquitos is a town isolated in the middle of the jungle at the turn of the twentieth century. On the outskirts, a few shacks are rotting in the mud. In the center are the splendid houses of the nouveaux-‐riches rubber barons. It is in this setting, rich in grotesque contrast, that Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald Fitzcarraldo, as the natives call him, has his dream of bringing together Enrico Caruso and Sarah Bernhardt for one great celebration of Grand Opera. To finance this fantastic dream, Fitzcarraldo decides to exploit a vast area of rubber trees growing beyond the impassable Ucayala Falls. To circumvent this barrier, he literally has his huge steamboat lifted over a mountain from one branch of the river to the other. With the aid of a Indians bewitched by records featuring the voice of the greatest singer of all time, Fitzcarraldo fights fever, mosquitos and suffocating heat to achieve the impossible. Starring Klaus German with Kinski and directed by Werner Herzog. Germany and Peru, 1982, film. English subtitles Since the election of Hugo Chávez in 1998, the Venezuelan government has implemented reforms to transform the nation into what Chávez and his supporters refer to as democratic socialism and “Bolivarian” democracy. Five Factories provides a penetrating look at this Bolivarian socio-‐economic project designed to challenge the dominant neo-‐liberal development model. As a component of this economic transformation, the government is supporting co-‐ownership initiatives in which workers’ councils play a key role in company management. Five Factories presents 5 case studies of factories producing aluminum, textiles, ketchup, cocoa and paper. Each of these factories has been transformed into cooperative partnerships between the workers and the state. Internally, the companies’ decision-‐making structures are characterized by a lack of hierarchy. Teams of managers are elected by the workers and, in all cases, the work is organized from the bottom-‐up rather than top-‐down by management. One official explains how the success of such a revolutionary project requires completely re-‐conceptualizing workers’ roles and their relationship to their work and society. Noting that the capitalist structure rests on individual gain, a worker explains how the new system must be based on the velief that production should serve the needs of all members of society. Five Factories serves as a valuable instructional tool for generating discussions on the viability of alternatives to the current neo-‐liberal orthodoxy as well as the political and economic trends sweeping through Latin America. Produced by Spanish with Dario Azzellini and Oliver Ressler. Copyright 2006. English subtitles Edited by James C. Stone and Donald P. DeNevi. Series of essays which discuss problems and suggest solutions for teaching to a multi-‐cultural classroom. 1971. English J. Doyle Casteel, Clemens Hallman, Felicity M. Trueblood. Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida. Five situations are presented and followed by questions to be answered individually and by a group. High school-‐Adult; particularly helpful for those preparing to travel or live in Latin America. 1978. English
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Food: A Cross-‐Cultural Study
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Forbidden Land
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For many decades, hundreds of Venezuelan men in search of economic opportunity have sailed forty miles across the Caribbean from Venezuela to the island of Curacao in small wooden boats to sell tropical fruits and vegetables in Curacao's floating market, leaving behind their families in the coastal fishing villages of Venezuela for months at a time. Continuing a tradition passed down from father to son for generations, they form a Venezuelan community along the quays of downtown Willemstad, capital of Curacao. They have created a vibrant and enduring market culture in Curacao that helps support the Venezuelan villages, while providing fresh produce to this arid island. Floating Market follows the stories of several sailors and their families, from the perilous nighttime crossing, through the months the men spend living on their boats and selling produce to locals and tourists, to their joyful homecomings. The men come as itinerant workers to this Dutch island. They are a part of Curacao, yet set apart by language, customs, and culture. They form a brotherhood in Curacao that gives them a sense of home and community, while they maintain ties with their families in Venezuela via supply boats that arrive daily to restock the boats with fresh produce, and to bring news, letters, and packages from home. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, the men's wives run their households and raise their children alone without the support of their husbands during the eight months of the year that the men are English and Spanish away. Directed by Joan Kaufman. 2003. with subtitles 53 mins. Comedy with Abel Mafana and Alberto Moreno. A group of conmen coerces a man to pose as a priest in a small village in order to use information from the confessional for blackmail. Directed by Ruben W. Cavallotti. Starring Angel Magano, Tono Andreu. Spanish 90 min. The Revolution of Mexico is the setting for this tragic love story about a daughter of peasants and the son of a rich rancher. Directed by Emilio Fernandez. Starring Dolores del Rio, Pedro Armendariz, Jose Elias Moreno, Lucha Reyes, Emilio Fernandez, "Chicote" Miguel Angel Ferriz. 1943. Black and White. AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS Spanish Phil Clark. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1964/1972. English Guide included. English The Yankee Clippers are invited to Rio de Janeiro to perform at the opening of a hotel. Comedic and romantic entanglements ensue. A Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film. English Resources for classroom on geography, arts and crafts, language, family, etc. Project LEARN, 1985. English 16 units on teaching both African and South American topics. Project LEARN, 1982. English Curriculum units developed for grades 6 -‐ 12. Includes units on history, caudillismo, literature, cross cultural issues. Project LEARN, 1985. V.1 and V. 2 English This is a two-‐part audiovisual program that depicts and describes how food is obtained, prepared, and eaten in different cultures around the globe. Students who view this program will learn what the various food customs and practices have in common, and how human needs are satisfied by them. Educational Design, Inc. 1987. English General compilation of recipes received by the CRC, most of which were supplied by a commercial food company. Includes color ad photos. English This documentary looks at the struggle for land reform in rural Brazil and examines conflicts between landowners, the Catholic Church, and the Vatican. PBS film. 1990. English Gives information on recent programs as well as recommendations for implementation and evaluation of methods. 1985. English Developed by the Foreign Service Institute, these tapes and manual provide a useful prototype for testing proficiency in any language. Tapes included tests conducted at the Institute in Spanish and French. English How to put your language skills to work in a wide range of occupations and professions. Includes an index of language-‐related occupations. 1984. English This film is an excellent tool to help promote the study of foreign languages. Part A is intended for use with middle and high school students and stresses the variety of professions in which knowledge of a foreign language is useful. Part B is for use with K-‐12 educators, administrators, counselors and parents and outlines how these people can encourage the study of foreign languages by today's students. Michigan State University. 1998. English A group of Brazilian students kidnap the American ambassador as an act of resistance against their right-‐wing military government, bu the emotional tension soon wears a crack in their starry-‐eyed idealism. Thoughtful, even-‐handed direction examines the event from a variety of perspectives. Based on the memoirs of Green Party member Fernando Gabeira. Academy Award Nomination -‐ Best Foreign film. Directed by Portuguese w/ Barreto Bruno. (1997). English subtitles Cabinet Collection Nos. 27-‐234. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 249. Slides are of engravings. Guide included. English This film traces the life of Fray Servando Mier, the friar who translated Rousseau's The Social Contract and was one of the most important members of the Latin American Enlightenment, through excerpts from his writings. His sermons linking St. Thomas with the Mexican legend of Quetzalcoatl, and the Virgin of Guadalupe with Tonantzin, attempted to ground the religion of New Spain in indigenous polytheism and led to his expulsion. Along with writer/politicians Sarmiento and Bello, de Mier is noted both for his fresh intellectual ideas and for founding the new Mexican political structure after its independence from Spain. film for the Spanish w/ English Humanities and Sciences. 1998. subtitles
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In April 1965, Freddy Ilanga, a 15 year old Congolese youth became Che Guevara's personal Swahili teacher and translator during the latter's secret mission in the Congo to train anti Mobutu rebels. After 7 intense months by Che Guevara's side, the Cuban authorities sent Freddy to Cuba. During his early years, Freddy thought that his stay in Cuba would be temporary. However, 40 years passed during which time he lost all contact with his family and homeland. That is until 2003 when he received an unexpected phone call from Bukavu, his home town. His family had finally found him. The film is a documentary about Freedy Ilanga, an African man whose life was abruptly transformed through a chance encounter with one of the great icons of the 20th century which has been determined by the power struggles of the Cold War and the Spanish with Cuban Revolution It is a story about migration and displacement and the English and French high human costs of exile and family separation. Substitles 24 minutes This is the story of the struggle to maintain links between the Cuban and American people. The U.S. embargo on Cuba has severely limited the degree to which U.S. citizens can legally travel to Cuba. This film begins with the idea that families have the right to see one another and that U.S. citizens have the constitutional right to go where they please, arguing that such travel strengthens family ties, fosters cultural exchange and builds understanding. Nonetheless, the film explains, over the last 30 years, anti-‐Castro activists have engaged in violent intimidation tactics of beatings, political assassinations, and the bombing of businesses and even a plane to prevent the expansion of U.S. travel to Cuba. Still, a variety of human rights organizations, businesspeople, tourists, politicians of both the Democratic and Republican parties, and ordinary Cuban-‐Americans with family members on the island have continued to do all they can to ensure access to Cuba. Directed by Estela Bravo, 2004. English subtitles 33 minutes. The story of David, a naive and patriotic university student, who meets Diego, who teaches him about life, and Nancy, who teaches him about love. Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea. Starring Jorge Perugorria, Spanish w/ English Vladimir Cruz, Mirtha Ibarra. 1994. High Demand. subtitles 104 min. Nominated for six 2002 Academy Awards?, including Salma Hayek for Best Actress, FRIDA is the triumphant motion picture about an exceptional woman who lived an unforgettable life! A product of humble beginnings, Frida Kahlo (Hayek) earns fame as a talented artist with a unique vision. And from her enduring relationship with her mentor and husband, Diego Rivera, to her scandalous affairs, Frida's uncompromising personality would inspire her greatest creations! English 123 min. Profiles Frida Kahlo's work, her interest in politics and her tempestuous relationship with husband Diego Rivera, leader of the Mexican muralist movement. English 62 min. Portrait of Frida Kahlo, her passionate life, her love of Diego Rivera, her relationship with Trotsky, her militancy, her feverish creativity, her profound loneliness. Directed by Paul Leduc. Starring Max Kerlow, Ofelia Spanish w/ English Medina, Juan Jose Gurrola, Salvador Sanchez. 1983. subtitles 108 min. In March 2004, one of the world's last voluntarily isolated groups of hunter-‐gatherers walked out of the forest in northern Paraguay, fleeing ranchers' bulldozers. They formed a new village with their more settled relatives, where they confronted the complexities of learning how to become "Ayoreo Indians" and more critically, how to survive in a rapidly changing world. This documentary provides an intimate portrait of a divided community four months after this historical event, and their efforts to chart a collective future in a context shaped by deforestation, NGO activity, anthropologists and evangelical Christianity. Self-‐ consciously engaging a history of ethnographic representations and tropes of "first contact," the reflexive video uses the filmmaker's narration to reflect on the experiences and confusions of a process that remains ultimately opaque for the "new people," for their relatives, and for the anthropologist. This film contributes to the visual anthropology of lowland South America by putting a human face to critical questions about "contact," "indigeneity" and the ways certain narrow ideas of "modernity" continue to be presented as the only options for Native Ayareo and Spanish peoples in the Gran Chaco and beyond. By Lucas Bessire. Copyright with English 2006. subtitles 47 min. The Kogi Indians call themselves the Elder Brothers of the Human Race and are convinced that modern culture, called the Younger Brothers, is destroying the balance of life on earth. The Kogi speak to us about changing our ways and attempt to teach us about what they know about nature and the spiritual world. Mystic Fire film. 1991. (Note: film plays all the way through but has several very brief instances of "video calibration" message appearing during the video.) English 88 min. Explores why the US was involved in Nicaragua in the 1980's and the policy under Reagan leading to that involvement. PBS film (Frontline episode). 1987. English 60 min. Explores the image the Argentines have of themselves vs. reality. Discusses cultural integration, the rise of Peron, the Dirty War, and los desaparecidos. While this film makes many interesting points, audiences should be prepared ahead of time to watch for the Australian filmmaker's sometimes extreme cultural biases. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/COL/02, DEV/PER/01, DF/BRA/04, GE/SA/04, HC/SA/01, I/COL/03, I/SA/09, and R/SA/01 for other segments of the South American Journey series). English 60 min.
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This film focuses on the debate over water as a commodity or as a basic human right. The people of El Alto, Bolivia do not have access to potable water even though the water treatment facility adjoins their neighborhood. The necessity of water in every aspect of life and health hazards connected to water deprivation are highlighted in this impactful work. Privatized since 1997, the water system in El Alto, Bolivia has become the topic of recent political and social debates in Bolivia and around the world. Fuera evaluates how the privatization of water, under the transnational Suez, has affected access and the quality of water for the citizens of this sprawling urban center. This documentary includes interviews with local and international activists, doctors, public health officials, academics, and most importantly the Alteos themselves. Spanish w/ English Directed by Lindsay Katona and Maria Corcorran. 2005. subtitles Text by Pablo Neruda. Concerns the events that befell a Chilean group that sailed north to take part in the California Gold Rush. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish A civil war erupts in a quiet rural Argentine village when a local Peronist politician claims a municipal clerk is a communist. This savage, black comedy exposes the roots of the official terrorism that Argentina Spanish w/ English suffered under the dictatorship. The political content is relevant subtitles Eight reproducible lessons highlight the importance of rainforests to the global environment. A detailed guide gives many activity suggestions. Grades 4-‐12. 1990. English Shot on the Colombian coast in Aracataca (Macondo), the Banana Zone, Cienaga, & Baranquilla, this film incorporates rare archival footage, appearances by the author and characters of One Hundred Years of Solitudeand The Autumn of the Patriarch. film for the Humanities. 1981. English Based on the novel Gabriela, Cravo e Canela by Jorge Amado. The story of a barkeeper whose passionate romance sends sparks flying in a small town where sex and politics are the main diversions. Directed by Bruno Barreto. Starring Sonia Braga and Marcelo Mastriani. 1983. Adult Portuguese w/ audiences only. English subtitles Pacifica Radio Archive. Gabriela Mistral was the first Latin American writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1945. In addition to her many volumes of poetry, she served as her country's ambassador to the UN and helped create UNICEF. Spanish The plight of indigenous peoples struggling to maintain lands, culture, and customs in the onslaught of development is presented via text and colored photographs and maps. The response of 50 indigenous populations to modernity are featured. 1990. English Slides of Galapagos wildlife. Guide included. English Climb into a state-‐of-‐the-‐art submersible and plunge 3,000 feet beneath the surface as history's first deep-‐diving expedition to the Galapagos probes depths where no camera has gone before. Charles Darwin's historic voyage to these islands forever changed our view of the world, yet he only scratched the surface. Beneath the waves, an extraordinary variety of creatures continue to evolve, undisturbed by human settlement. Share the discovery of over two dozen new species and capture creatures never before seen or even named! Be part of the expedition scientists will be writing about and you'll be reading about for years. English Examines the evolutionary processes on the Galapagos Islands, both human and animal, as seen by a long-‐time resident and nature photographer. National Audubon Society. 1988. English Based on the novel ''Ganga Zumba e civilizacao brasileira'' by Joao Felicio Dos Santos. In 17th century Brazil, the desire for liberation is fermenting among the slaves. The first warrior-‐chief Zumbi, arises in the Republic of Palmares and the first cry of blacks for liberty goes up. Directed by Carlos Diegues. Starring Jorge Coutinho, Lea Garcia, Cartola Teresa Rachel, Luiza Maranhao. 1963. Portuguese A wonderfully directed film and accompanying curriculum guide. The film is shot entirely in Belize, the film presents the history, language, food, music, dance, and spirituality of the Garifuna culture. It is a celebratory documentary with engaging scenes of fishing, cooking, cassava preparation, thatching a temple, spiritual ritual, music and dance. The sound track is a mix of punta rock, original drumming, and traditional ritual music. The curriculum guide includes additional history for the teacher as well as suggested activities, questions, and discussion topics. 1999. English This is the first Brazilian documentary made about an athlete. Garrincha was an unforgettable soccer player known for his twisting legs and crazy dribbling, and this film captures the history, emotion, and happiness of his fans. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. Narrated by Heron Domingues. 1964. Portuguese Spanish version of Mapping Latin America GE/LA/15; for use in intermediate and advanced foreign language classes and ESL courses. Produced by the Stanford Program on International and Cross-‐Cultural Education (SPICE). 1992. Spanish This book, written by Ricardo Guzman Nava, was produced for Elementary School Students in Colima by the Secretary of Public education. Includes a workbook for each lesson. 1984. Spanish Selected articles from respected magazines, journals, and newspapers. Illustrated articles by geographers, educators, researchers, and writers. Includes an annotated table of contents. 1989-‐1990. English Stressing the importance of the interdependent relationship between the U.S. and Latin America, this collection of reproducible activities is designed to increase student's knowledge of Latin American geography, culture, history, and politics. Grades 6-‐12. English
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Designed to supplement any geography text, these activities use newspapers to teach students to think geographically about current events. The activities are correlated with the five themes basic to geography: location, place, relationships, movement, and regions. Topics include regional conflicts, natural resource management, and climate. game Grades 6-‐12. English Each of 108 cards has six questions and answers about world geography. game Grades 4-‐adult. English A ready-‐reference research book which provides primary and secondary geographic information, plus annotated lists of classroom and reference book materials. 1989. English Containing a wealth of information about international behavior, this book is designed to help increase the ways in which people react to different gestures and body language. A country-‐by-‐country listing of gestures and body language denotes rules of decorum, acceptable and unacceptable behavior, and interpretations. 1991. 227 pp. Companion book volume to EI/22. English A Heifer International curriculum for middle school, grades 6-‐8, students. The curriculum focuses on the global economy, particularly economic links between Latin America and the United States. Students learn about the interrelationship between human activities and the environment. The unit emphasizes skills of reading comprehension, writing for a particular audience, high-‐level thinking, and research strategies. Includes a focus on banana trade, coffee trade, the flower trade, and the Curriculum environmental impact of these activities. English Girl Beat takes us into the lives of three members of the all-‐girl music group Banda Dida in Salvador, Brazil. Vivian, 24, a singer and director of the band; Joice, at seven the youngest member; and Meire, who plays the marcacao, the big drum, all three show us what it means to find your voice. The young women of Banda Dida live on the economic margins of society, but when they sing, dance and play the drum they are powerful, film proudly claiming their heritage as descendants of slaves. English The 1977 Panama Canal Treaty stipulated that on midnight of December 31, 1999, control of the Canal would pass from the United States to Panama. Giving Up the Canal explores the process in which the U.S. gradually became the tenant, Panama the landlord. The program, film narrated by Edwin Newman, aired nationally on PBS in June 1990. English Frake Instructional Aids. Bilingual materials for the classroom. Includes tape, slides, and printed guide with transcript, questions, exercises, and unit tests. English/ Spanish This program takes viewers inside our new global economy, traveling from Tennessee to Mexico's Northern border, from Silicon Valley to the Philippines. Focusing on the lives of working women, this program examines business decisions behind manufacturing and takes a closer look at the people who make our clothing and electronic goods on the film global assembly line. New Day film. English A publication on existing undergraduate development studies curricula with suggestions for implementing modules, courses, programs, and book student initiatives. 1988. English This game is a dynamic simulation of present and future world conditions in terms of population, food, technology, and education. Players represent eight socio-‐economic regions and learn that long-‐range planning and international cooperation is required to provide a desirable level of living for every person on the planet. High School/ College. 8-‐48 game players. English By Jacqueline Johnson and John Berengar. Designed for grades 5-‐8. Sections on global awareness, interdependence, and cross-‐cultural book understanding. Ideas for classroom. 1981. English book A guide to discussion, study, and resources. 1978. English Provides concise background information, statistics, and current world book press articles on the 33 countries of Latin America. 1992. English Two street children who once struggled to suvive are now 19 and 21 years old. They belong to a generation of young people who have to fight and find their way in the middle of a deep crisis with a civil war going on Spanish w/English film between the army and the Shining Path. subtitles Report on the divisions within the Methodist Church concerning missionary activities in Central America. PBS film (with Bill Moyers). film (1987) English God is stressed and needs a break from the endless toil of minding the Earth and the troublesome human race. But before he can go on vacation, he must find a temporary replacement. To track down the person best suited for the job, God heads to Brazil, a country that, despite being very religious, has never had an official saint. Joined by a conniving fisherman and a soul-‐searching young woman, he embarks on a spirited road trip in search of his ideal stand-‐in. Directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Carlos Diegues, this delightful fantasy mixes humor and social commentary against the backdrop of Brazil's scenic countryside. English subtitles, 110 minutes. Directed by Portuguese w/ film Carlos Diegues, 2002. English subtitles
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Godofredo is a wise and cantankerous old man who dedicated his life to protecting animals and nature. His property, on the outskirts of Santiago de Chile, is a haven for numerous cats, 24 dogs, a tortoise, four parrots, eleven pigeons and a host of other animals. For decades now, Chile’s Dr. Doolittle has given abandoned and injured animals a name and a home. The now 90-‐year-‐old Godofredo Stutzin has reached a sobering conclusion. The struggle to protect our environment can never be more than a losing battle -‐ humanity, it seems, is simply too stupid for its own good. The retired lawyer and winner of Germany's prestigious Federal Cross of Merit is highly skeptical of the future prospects of our natural world. But this was not always the case. Born to a Jewish father, Stutzin fled Nazi-‐Germany in 1935 and went on to study law in Chile. In the late 1960s he founded Chile’s first society for animal welfare and conservation. The many awards decorating his office testify to his tenacity and dedication. In his 50-‐year-‐long struggle Godofredo was driven by his belief that only a life lived for and in communion with nature was a life worth living. Directed and produced by Gaby Lingke. filmed in Chile. Completed in September 2007. 47 minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish, German, and English. Subtitled in English. Submitted in the environmental justice category to the 2009 Latin Spanish, German, American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary GENRES: and English with Nature, Human Rights, Wildlife, Environmental NICHES: Latino English subtitles Elisa -‐ the soon to be wife of a wealthy industrialist-‐ is eager to shed her working class background in favor of the opulence of her fiance's elite lifestyle. To her dismay, she soon realizes her hopes to slip into magazine ready images of domestic splendor must also include her future stepchildren: Diego, who is hounded by his overbearing father and reluctantly preparing to enter the family business, and Andrea, Diego's party girl sister and the object of both his desire and disgust. As Elisa embraces her new life of lavish parties and beachfront estates, Diego and Andrea rebel against their upper class upbringing, setting the stage for an ironic contrast of fate and ambition in this biting satire of upper crust Spanish with wealth and privilege. English subtitles Pre-‐Hispanic man lived and died according to the will of the gods who governed every aspect of the universe. This film shows the sculptural representations of the ancient deities and includes a guide explaining what each god represented. MV Produccion. 1996. English Grades 3 -‐ 12. Guide included. English Molly Ahye. Color photographs. Trinidad: Heritage Cultures Limited. 1978. English Based on the stage play by Juan Carlos Gene, two Catholic nuns become embroiled in politics by hiding a fugitive from the military patrol. Both the fugitive and one of the nuns is arrested. Now the nuns must either condemn the fugitive to death or face the firing squads themselves. Directed by Alejandro Saderman. Starring Veronica Oddo. Elba Escobar. Spanish w/ English 1993. subtitles By John C. Condon. Shows how the cultures of the U.S. and Mexico differ, how North Americans and Mexicans misperceive each other and what can be done to bridge the gap. 1974. English The number of adoptions from Guatemala to the US has risen dramatically in recent years -‐ as has the controversy. What is seen as an act of love by adoptive parents is viewed with suspicion inside Guatemala, and the film examines the ramifications that money, private lawyers, media coverage and women's rights have on the adoption process. Informed by the filmmaker's own experiences -‐ she's the mother of two children adopted from Guatemala, where she's lived on and off during the past 25 years -‐ 'Goodbye Baby' provides an insightful look into the dramatic and sometimes difficult world of intercountry adoption. Directed by Patricia Goudvis. 2005. English Based on a story by Julio Cortazar. A young man is addicted to sneaking out at night to draw sketches on walls, an act which is against the law in this Latin American military dictatorship. He develops a playful dialogue with an unknown graffiti artist, and when he lays plans to expose the unknown artist, the game unexpectedly leads to violence. Directed by Matthew Patrick. Starring E.J. Castillo, Ivy Broga. 1985. Spanish Part of the Timeline series which presents historical events in the form of a fictional television newscast. This episode presents the reconquest of Granada from the Moors and its implications, including the possibility for Spain to concentrate on exploratory and commercial ventures. 10-‐page teacher's guide. Zenger film. 1989. English For over 20 years, economic globalization has been dismantling public education in Mexico. But always in the constant shadow of popular resistance. This is the story of that resistance -‐ the story of a grassroots, non-‐violent movement of public schoolteachers who took Mexico by In English and surprise and who have endured brutal repression in their 25-‐year Spanish with struggle to defend public education. subtitles Sometimes a film makes history; it doesn't just document it. So it is with "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator." Part political thriller, part memoir, Yates transports us back in time through a riveting, haunting tale of genocide and returns to the present with a cast of characters joined by destiny and the quest to bring a malevolent dictator to justice. This film relates the process of trying to bring Rios Mont, former dictator of Spanish with Guatemala, to trial for his atrocities. English subtitles This children's picture book is a good anthropological introduction to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Filled with colorful maps and pictures, it is an informative look at the culture and daily lives of these peoples. Index. Penny Bateman. Aladdin Books Ltd. 1988. English
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The state of the arts in Cuba's capital city is examined in this documentary by American filmmakers Laurie Ann Schag and Casey Stoll. Cuban artists, filmmakers and musicians, including sculptor Pedro "Pulido" Gonzalez, performance artist Tania Bruguera, singer/songwriter Carlos Varela, and jazz musicians Ele Valdes and Carlos Alfonso, discuss their work and reveal their personal feelings toward Fidel Castro, the U.S. embargo against Cuba, and their country's political climate. Also, Cuban expatriate filmmaker Elio Ruiz looks at the large community of Cuban exiles throughout the world. Narrated by Yareli Arizmendi, directed by Laurie Ann Schag and Casey Stoll, USA, 2000, film. English Includes article "Cuba: What Future for Castro and Communism?" as well as others on American foreign policy. Published by the Foreign Policy Association. High school-‐introductory college level. 1991. English Doris Heyden, Luis Francisco Villasenor, and Alberto Beltran. minutiae Mexicana Series. 1984. English Using non-‐professional actors, this film traces the devastating descent of a young peasant boy into Lima's vast community of street children. Unable to make a living in the countryside, Gregorio's father, Jacinto, moves his family to Lima. Soon after they arrive he loses his job and the family is forced to live in a squattes' camp two hours from Lima. Gradually, young Gregorio learns the life of the streets and joins a gang of petty thieves. Throughout the film, Gregorio narrates his experiences, expressing sorrow but no particular conviction that anything could Spanish w/ English change. subtitles Gregorio Fuentes is the ''old man'' on whom Hemingway based The Old Man and the Sea. His anecdotes combined with rare photos and film footage give insight into Hemingway's life, but the real hero of this film is ninety-‐year-‐old Gregorio, whom the filmmakers describe as a ''man whose depth and wisdom live up to that of the literary character he inspired.'' filmakers Library. 1989. English This documentary is made up of conversations with Grenadians in Grenada talking about what life was like in the year and a half after the U.S. invasion. Pacifica Radio Archive. English This documentary looks at Grenada seven years after the U.S. invasion. Through interviews, it gives opinions from all political factions on the events leading up to the invasion, the real reasons for the invasion, and its lasting results. America's Defense Monitor. 1991. English This program chronicles the events leading up to the U.S. invasion and life under the U.S. military. Pacifica Tape Library. English 86 slides accompanied by a taped narration presenting conditions before and after the 1979 revolution and the October 1983 invasion by U.S. Marines. English The Miskito are a large tribal group of linguistically similar people
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inhabiting eastern Central America between Rio Tinto in Honduras and Pearl Lagoon in Nicaragua. They are descended from a mix of European, Creole, Chinese, African and native American peoples making them racially diverse. The majority of the modern Miskito live in small villages, farming, raising animals or fishing to supply their livelihood. The Miskito religion is a conglomerate of traditional Indian mysticism and European Christianity and combines Biblical and mystical spirituality. Symptoms of grissi siknis vary but include a distinct set of central characteristics, and most of the victims are young girls from 15 to 18 years old. The attacks are prefaced by headaches, dizziness, anxiety, nausea, irrational anger and/or fear. During the attack the victim loses consciousness and falls to the ground, subsequently running away. The victim may view other people as devils, feel no pain for bodily injuries and have absolute amnesia regarding the physical circumstances. Some grab machetes or broken bottles to wave off unseen assailants. Miskito tradition holds that grissi siknis is caused by possession by evil spirits they believe to be caused by a dilman or evil sorcerer. According to western medicine these a trance like disturbances occur with unusual frequencies in certain societies. Grissi siknis is related to emotional upset, worry, fear and general anxiety it has become a local way for expressing misfortune. Winner of Best Feature in the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. Ometepe Magic film. Directed by Enrique Ruiz-‐Skipey. filmed in Nicaragua. Completed September 2008. 1 hour, 27 minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish and Miskito. Subtitled in Spanish and Spanish and English. Dialogue list in Spanish. GENRES: Drama, Religious, Magical Miskito with Realism, Environmental, Docu-‐Drama, Spiritual, Health/Medical NICHES: Spanish and English 1 hour, 27 Native/Aboriginal Peoples, Disability Culture, Hispanic, Latino, Native subtitles minutes Grupo Corpo, the Brazilian dance company, combines the sensuality of Afro-‐Brazilian dance forms and the technical prowess of ballet with a contemporary, highly theatrical sensibility, and energy to burn. Brazilian music and a pastiche of folk songs, innovative lighting and scenery, and vivid costumes all add to the experience. The result is a vibrant spirit and sense of exuberant energy that is both visually riveting and viscerally charged. An extensive documentary as a special feature on this film shows the ensemble at work, in rehearsal, and on tour, including excerpts from performances as well as interviews with members and friends of the company. 2001 English 86 min. It's time to make guacamole! A young chef puts on her apron and begins to sing and dance around the kitchen as she gathers the ingredients for this easy recipe. Jorge Argueta uses his poetic imagination and sense of fun to describe how to make a delicious healthy dish. Cooks young and old will have fun making this wonderful recipe. Bilingual English/Spanish text English/Spanish 22 pages This groundbreaking documentary on Mexican popular culture explores the histories and miracles associated with the Virgin Mary as she is honored under the titles of Our Lady of Guadalupe (in Mexico City), Our Lady of Remedies (in Comonfort, Guanajuato), Our Lady of Solitude (in Oaxaca), and Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos (in Jalisco). The four Marian celebrations examined all date from the Transition period of the 16th and 17th centuries, and each illustrates important syncretic joinings of vastly different cultures. English
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Guerra do Brasil: Todo verdade sobre a Guerra do Paraguai Guide to Architecture in Ancient Mexico Guide to Mexican Archaeology Guide to Mexican Ceramics Guide to Mexican History Guide to Mexican Mammals and Reptiles Guide to Tequila Guillermo Cabrera Infante
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Organization of American States. 1954. English Yoyita, a world famous diva, returns to her home town for a reception in her honor and a reunion with the love of her life, Candido, only to die, overjoyed, in his embrace. The movie then follows the procession of Yoyita's body back to Havana in the company of Gina, her niece and former schoolteacher, Adolfo, Gina's husband and the government official in charge of the funeral's proceedings, and Candido, Yoyita's long lost love, and their adventures along the way. Starring Mirtha Ibarra, Raul Eguren, Carlos Cruz, and Jorge Perugorria. Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabio. New Yorker film, 1995. Spanish w/ English AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS. subtitles In this police crime caper, trained dogs track suspects, cops practice karate, conscientious citizens have the facts, and Toyota jeeps perform intricate maneuvers on the streets of Managua. A dead-‐of-‐night shoot-‐ out climaxes INCINE's first venture into making short dramatic film. Spanish w/ English Directed by Mariano Marin. 1983. subtitles Cabinet Collection No. 132. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 13. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 36. Guide included. English A cultural guide examines the Maya of Guatemala by offering ethnographic data, lesson plans and sample artifacts from the culture. These artifacts include handcrafted dolls, a Guatemalan textile, woven basket, copal (incense used by shaman), and a soplador (fan used for tortilla fires). English Documents two native religious festivals. From the Guatemala por dentro television series. 1984. Spanish Full color. A beautiful pictorial presentation of Guatemala, including modern cities, traditional folk costumes, art, kites, and Mayan ruins. N.d. English Conference report for the Woodrow Wilson Center explores, in-‐depth, the situation and challenges emerging in El Salvador in 1993. Topics include politics, human rights accountability, military reform, and reconstruction of land, civil society, and intern English Cabinet Collection No. 28. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 159. Guide included. English Cultural and tourist aspects of one of the most colorful countries in Central America. Organization of American States. English Guatemala, a developing country with great opportunities for investors, is characterized by its hospitality, its traditions, and the variety of ecosystems, volcanoes, flora, and fauna. The variety of destinations allows you to sail across the magic Caribbean or to visit Antigua, Guatemala, which preserves the architecture and city-‐planning of a Spanish with Spanish City. A tourism video for Guatemala English subtitles Cabinet Collection No. 29. Guide included. English This documentary, filmed in the shantytowns and jungle refuges, shows the new forms of social organization developed by the Indians in their daily struggle for survival against a repressive military. The Cinema Guild. Spanish w/ English 1987. subtitles Political factions in Guatemala and the factors contributing to instability. Also the economy, Indian "problem" and land reform examined. The Altschul Group. N.D.
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Available ONLY on VHS. English Coffee is second only to oil as the world's most valuable traded commodity, but small-‐scale producers rarely profit from it. This program reveals the hardship and uncertainty faced by coffee farmers in Guatemala, and how many are taking steps to obtain better prices and build better lives. Analyzing the country's traumatic history and the lingering effects of its civil war, the video sheds light on the reluctance of some citizens to organize for fear of persecution and murder. Part five in the Fighting the Tide series clearly demonstrates that behind every pound of coffee lies a story of human struggle. English Tourism film. Hotels, restaurants, discos, national theatre, Tikal, Guatemala City, Antigua, etc. Travelvision International. Ca. 1980. English Tourist information on various places in Guatemala: Tikal, Quirigua, Rio Dulce, Chichicastenango, Antigua, etc. Ca. 1980. Spanish Documentary about an FMLN-‐controlled area of El Salvador during the mid-‐1980's. This film attempts to explain what motivated the guerrillas and also gives a good picture of their life during the war. Northstar Productions. Ca. 1990. English From the director of "Macunaima," this film portrays a timid, sinister youth, a gallant, anachronistic lawyer, and a older couple laden with vice, an how their lives intertwine. This film "affirms the possibility of redemption through the excess of sin.'' Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. Starring Lima Duarte, Carlos Gregorio, Jofre Soares. 1975. Portuguese From the director of "Macunaima," this film portrays a timid, sinister youth, a gallant, anachronistic lawyer, and a older couple laden with vice, an how their lives intertwine. This film "affirms the possibility of redemption through the excess of sin.'' Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. Starring Lima Duarte, Carlos Gregorio, Jofre Soares. 1975. Spanish subtitles Known in Brazil as the Paraguayan War, this conflict pitted the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay) against Paraguay in the bloodiest conflict in the history of South America. This film tries to clarify mysteries and unmask myths carefully nurtured by Brazilian official histories. Directed by Sylvio Back. Narrated by Hermano Henning. 1987. Portuguese Paul Gindrop. minutiae Mexicana Series. 1974/1982. English Roman Pina Chan. minutiae Mexicana Series. 1976. English Florencia Muller and Barbara Hopkins. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1974. English Pauline R. Kibbe. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1964/1983. English N. Pelham Wright. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1965/1970. English Virginia B. DeBarrios. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1971/1980. English National Public Radio Faces, Mirrors, and Masks series. 1984. Spanish
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Documentary consisting largely of interviews with former CIA agents and other officials discussing the relations of the CIA with narco traffickers in Latin America. PBS film (Frontline episode). Ca. 1988. English An insider's view of Brazil's fastest-‐growing religion. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. Guide included. 1986. English This documentary traces President Jean-‐Bertrand Aristide through exile and his return to power in Haiti. A powerful examination of the hypocrisy of the U.S. government's intentions and policies. LAVA. 1995. English An overview of recent Haitian history, this film documents the rise of Jean Bertrand Aristide. Examining recent events such as the rule of Papa Doc and Baby Doc Duvalier, the election of President Aristide and the military coup which sent him into exile. Some strong language. Mystic Fire film. 1992. English From the Art Museum of the Americas, formerly the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America, Cabinet Collection No. 143. Guide included. Seasonal Feb-‐Mar. English Primitivist painting and folk-‐art sculpture from the Musee d'Art haitien du College St. Pierre. Emphasizes African influences in Haitian art. Cabinet Collection No. 151. Guides included. English Cabinet Collection 149 and 148. May not be suitable for viewing by children. Guide included. English Cousteau discusses the links between overfishing, overpopulation, religion, deforestation, food and water scarcity, and a high infant mortality rate. Some nudity (not Jacques). Rediscovery of the World series. Ca. 1985. English Cabinet Collection No. 99. Guide included. English Haitian Song is a lyrical portrait of life in a small village in rural Haiti. The film focuses on the "rituals" which compose the texture of everyday life: getting water from the river; making rope by hand from sisal; cooking rice and beans in an outdoor kitchen; planting and harvesting. Through intimate and detailed scenes, the film follows Gustav and Zilmen, a man and a woman, through the cycle of their day and follows the larger community through the cycles of the week: the market on Tuesday; the cockfight on Saturday; the dance on Sunday. Narrated entirely in Creole (with English subtitles) by Haitian peasants and interwoven throughout with haunting songs, the film evokes a mood and feeling of rural village life. It is highly visual, as well as informative and Creole with English educational. By Karen Kramer. Copyright 1982. subtitles Collapsing prices on the world coffee market have plunged millions of growers in many countries into poverty. In Nicaragua, Rosa Maria Mendez buried her 6-‐year-‐old son, who had died of starvation. "We have nothing left but to wait for death", she says, as she looks after her five surviving children. Coffee plantation owners are bankrupt, the workers are starving. The programme reports on the victims of cheap coffee and tells about the consequences that collapse of coffee prices has caused in producer countries. The programme was filmed in Nicaragua and Finnish w/ English Vietnam. 2003 subtitles While meat consumption drops, production rises with results detrimental to humans and the environment. The impact of the fast-‐food industry is examined in the context of cattle raising and meat exports in Costa Rica. Contains graphic scenes of the slaughterhouse, but they are used wisely. Icarus film. 1985. English Jimmy Cliff plays Ivan, a country boy who travels to the big city of Kingston, Mamaica, to make it big. Instead he kills a cop and finds out infamy is the fastest way to notoriety. This original reggae film was made in Jamaica. Directed by Perry Henzell. Starring Jimmy Cliff, Carl Bradshaw. 1973. English Huaynos, marches, marineras, and serenades from Peru, all retaining a distinctive flavor of ancient Peruvian music. Quechua/ Spanish Members of the international folkloric group Sotavento describe the instruments, rhythms, and social influences of Andean music and perform 4 selections. Production value is not high, but descriptions of instruments are particularly interesting. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1986. English The international folkloric group Sotavento describes the instruments, rhythms, and social influences of the music of Brazil and performs three selections. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1986. English The international folkloric group Sotavento describes the instruments, rhythms, and social influences of the music of the Spanish-‐speaking Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Domincian Republic). They also perform selections, including a demonstration of the region's percussion instruments. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1986. English
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Guns Drugs and the CIA
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AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS Spanish This film traces the history and presence of the Jewish community in Cuba. It explores the impact of the 1959 Revolution and what it has been like living through these three and a half decades under Castro. Schnitzki & Stone film. 1995. English
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Havana Postmodern: The New Cuban Art
The international folkloric group Sotavento describes the instruments, rhythms, and social influence of music from Colombia and Venezuela and performs five selections. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1986. English A docu-‐drama which give a poignant and ironic view of machismo. The director of a film on machismo falls in love with the woman he is basing his film on, but his inability to overcome prejudices dooms the relationship. Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea. Starring Oscar Alvarez, Mirta Ibarra, Coralia Veloz, Omar Valdez. 1983.
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Havana Today Health in the Third World
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Heirlooms
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Heritage: Cultural Bias in Education
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Heroes de las Americas I: Bolivar el Libertador
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Heroes of the Americas I: Bolivar the Liberator
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A documentary about daily life in Havana, told through 16 short vignettes that encompass interviews with intellectuals and everyday people, as well as inventive film collages set to music. Includes interviews with filmmakers Fernando Perez, director of "Life is to Whistle," and Humberto Solas, interviewed on the set of his latest film, "Honey for Spanish w/ English Oshun." subtitles Grades 3 -‐ 12. English An excellent documentary that attempts to explain the peculiar rhythms and Jamaican culture that produced reggae and pushed into an international arena reggae's most prominent personality, the late Bob Marley. The documentary also features Peter Tosh and nearly a dozen other reggae performers. Considered the last filmed account of a Marley performance. Directed by Jim Lewis, USA, film. English By Baycep. Simple cross-‐cultural simulation game. Intended to be used as part of a longer unit on perceptions, this is a simplified version of BaFa BaFa EC/02. Gives players a simulated cross-‐cultural experience, develops decision making skills and questions their perceptions. 10-‐35 players, elementary through junior high school. English Ten years ago, faced with hospital bills incurred by desperate attempts to save his dying wife, Antonio sold priceless family heirlooms to the antique dealer he works for. These wedding mantas (woven shawls) had been handed down by the women of his Bolivian family for 300 years. Embarrassed by his inability to save his wife or support his family in an American lifestyle, and rejected by his deceased wife’s family, he became estranged from his daughters, Erica, Anna, and Nina. One year ago, hearing about Nina’s upcoming wedding, and knowing that the ancient mantas had not yet been resold by his employer, Antonio snuck the heirlooms out of the warehouse and, unable to face his daughters in person, left them with his late wife’s sister Nancy, with whom his daughters had lived. NOW His employer has finally sold the mantas for a very high price, only to discover them missing – and a heartbroken Antonio is faced with the painful choice between ruining his kindhearted employer and passing something of his heritage on to his estranged daughters. Directed by Barry Brian Werger. filmed in the USA. Completed in August 2008. 12 minutes, 33 seconds. This project contains dialogue in English with no translations available. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Narrative Fiction, Short GENRES: Family, Drama, Independent, Road Trip, Culture, Spiritual NICHES: Native/Aboriginal Peoples, Hispanic, Latino, Native American, Third World, Women English Many Latinos struggle with pressures to reaffirm their heritage while simultaneously assimilating into the dominant Anglo-‐American culture. This program examines what parts of their culture Latinos feel they should preserve, explores common misconceptions about Latinos, and probes the relationship of ethnic identity to entrepreneurial success. Includes performances by the comedy troupe Latinos Anonymous, one of whose members points out that ''statistically, there are more extraterrestrial being represented on American TV than Latinos.'' film for the Humanities. 1991. English This program examines roadblocks to Latino academic advancement, particularly in higher education. Discusses the availability of financial aid and the potential of programs encouraging transfer from community college to four-‐year degrees. Also explores the question of whether cultural bias can be eliminated from standardized testing and what other options exist for evaluation, and finally looks at early childhood education programs. film for the Humanities. 1991. English This program examines the different kinds of Spanish in Latin America. Also discusses the evolution of the language in the U.S. and the ways it is used by second-‐and third-‐generation Americans. Examines code-‐ switching and other linguistic phenomena unique to bilingual speech. film for the Humanities. 1991. (See call numbers beginning in SI/HISP for other episodes in the ''Heritage'' series). English/ Spanish Episode of a documentary series on Hispanic issues produced by KLRN in San Antonio. This program looks at the differences between the U.S. Latina and her Latin American and Anglo-‐American counterparts. It also examines how Latino men regard successful, professional Latinas, and at the myths and mystique of machismo in the age of two-‐income families and shared child-‐rearing responsibilities. College and adult. film for the Humanities. 1991. English A dramatized portrait of the conquistador who instigated the collision of two highly sophisticated and very different cultures when his tiny army clashed with the forces of Montezuma. The resulting conflict gave rise to the birth of modern Mexico. film for the Humanities. ca. 1970. English After peasants kill the corrupt former Mayor, poor janitor Juan Vargas is appointed new Mayor of a desert town in central Mexico. Although he tries to bring the motto of the ruling party to town (modernity, peace and progress) he realizes soon that there's nothing to do against corruption... except to become corrupt. Step by step, helped by his pistol, Juan Vargas becomes the law and the worst Major in the town's history. Spanish with Mexico, 2000, film. English subtitles Organization of American States. Summary of the life of Bolivar. Photographs. 1974. Spanish Organization of American States. Information about the life of Jose Marti. 1973. English Jay N. Tuck and Norma C. Vergara. Fleet Press. Grades 4-‐8. 1969. English Organization of American States. Summary of the life of Bolivar. Photographs. 1974. English A feature-‐length documentary that looks at the nature of U.S. policy in Latin America through the prism of the School of the Americas (renamed, in January of 2001, the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation), the controversial military school that trains Latin American soldiers in the USA. English
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High Crimes & Misdemeanors
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Hispanic America Freeing the Free/Honoring Heroes
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Hispanic Culture Series Part A: History & Culture of Puerto Rico
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Hispanic Culture Series Part B: Modern Puerto Rico
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Hispanics in American History
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Hispano-‐Guarani Baroque
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Provides a critical examination of the US's role in the Iran-‐contra scandal, and how Congress's direction of foreign affairs was subverted by the Reagan-‐Bush White House. PBS film (Frontline episode with Bill Moyers). Nov. 27, 1990. High Demand. English Discussing prominent Hispanics in the United States and their contributions to the arts and culture in the United States. They discuss what it is to be Hispanic. 1984. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. A. A survey of the history and traditions of Puerto Rico from the 1400's to the present. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. B. Explores the growth and beauty of Puerto Rico and discusses the economic and cultural future of the island. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. C. Discusses the Spanish influence on the New World, highlighting the creation of the Hispanic culture. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. D. Focuses on Mexican geography and history and the role of Mexican-‐Americans in contemporary US society. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. E. Develops concepts regarding the heritage of immigrants with origins in the islands of the Caribbean. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. F. Present the dual heritage of several bilingual ethnic groups in the US. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. G. Surveys the historical and cultural background of Spain. English A film series that introduces students to important topics in the history, culture, and society of Hispanics. Presented in both English and Spanish Versions on the same cassette. Grades 6 and up. When ordering, please specify call number and letter. film Knowledge, Inc. 1990. H. Reveals the origin and development of the Spanish language, emphasizing the value of bilingualism. English Christopher Columbus, the man, and the mariner tells the story of his life and remarkable voyages in this orginal presentation of his discovery and exploration of the New World. English This unit is designed for bilingual programs for grades K-‐3, but is easily adaptable to programs in ethnic heritage, foreign language, or music for all ages. Includes booklet with lyrics and background information. Spanish/ English National Public Radio cassette. 1979. English A three-‐volume activity series (Through 1865, 1865-‐present, and Answer Key) exploring some of the contributions of Hispanics to US history. Each 4-‐page chapter features a narrative of events, a comprehension check, a short biography, related social skills activities, and a chapter review. Junior high school level. 1989. English Josefinal Pla. Organization of American States. Hispanic influence in the art of the Guarani. Photographs. 1975. English This book, written by Ricardo Guzman Nava and published by the local government of Colima has units on the origin of the name of Colima, the ancient residents, the life and customs, the conquest, the independence, reform, and revolution. 1970. Spanish
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This film utilizes interviews with scientists and activists as well as footage from protest action to demonstrate Argentinian rejection of the location of pulp mills in their country. Similar mills in other countries have caused extensive environmental and health damage and the Argentinians worry that the mills will negatively impact their tourist industry, their natural Spanish w/ English environment and their health. Directed by Emilio Cartoy Diaz. 2006. subtitles 57 min. This classic Mexican love story was inspired by the novel ''El nino de la bola'' by Pedro Antonio de Alarcon. Music of one of Mexico's singing idols provides a backdrop for a story of love and determination. Directed by D. Julio Bracho. Starring Manuel Venegas, Rodrigo Venegas, Domingo Soler, Sara Garcia. 1942. Black and White. Spanish 120 min.
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Historias Minimas (Minimal Stories)
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History of a Committed Cinema History of Cuban Revolution
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Hola Amigos (Vol.2): Spanish Made Easy for Children
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Holly Near: Sing To Me the Dream
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Home is Struggle
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Homenaje a los Yaganes: Los indios de Tierra del Fuego y Cape Horn
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Honduras: A World Into Itself Honduras: Maya Culture Honduras: Ruins of Copan
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Hot Potatoes
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Hour of the Star
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Three people travel from their small home town into the outside world in search of answers and adventure in this bittersweet comedy drama. Don Justo (Antonio Benedictis) used to run a market in a small community in Southern Argentina, but failing eyesight and the loss of his driver's license has led him to retire. However, when he learns that the dog he lost several years ago was seen in San Julian, the closest significantly larger city, Don Justo sets out to find his dog, determined to travel to San Julian on foot if no other transportation is available. Roberto is a traveling salesman who is infatuated with a woman whose husband, one of his clients, has recently passed on. Hoping to win her heart, Roberto decided to bring a birthday cake to her child's birthday party in San Julian; however, his search for the ideal cake is complicated when he realizes he isn't sure if the child is a boy or a girl. Maria (Javiera Bravo) is a wife and mother who has been struggling to hold her family together after her husband lost his job. Maria is invited to appear on a television game show, and hopes to win the grand prize of a new food processor, but while lady luck at first smiles on her, fate has slightly different plans. Spanish w/ English Directed by Carlos Sorin. 2003. subtitles 92 min. Designed as a film primer for the Nicaraguan audience, this documentary critiques Western (Hollywood-‐style) cinema and outlines the difficult technical, cinematic, and political tasks confronting INCINE (the Nicaraguan film Institute) as it works to build a native, alternative film Spanish w/ English industry. Directed by Emilio Rodriguez. 1983. subtitles 15 min. Grades 3-‐12. English 12 slides This collection of films was designed as a gentle introduction to the Spanish language for beginners and children. Animated characters teach Spanish while interacting with human and animal friends. Spanish and English 55 min. This collection of films was designed as a gentle introduction to the Spanish language for beginners and children. Animated characters teach Spanish while interacting with human and animal friends. English/Spanish 55 min. This collection of films was designed as a gentle introduction to the Spanish language for beginners and children. Animated characters teach Spanish while interacting with human and animal friends. Spanish and English 55 min. A live album from Holly and Inti-‐Illimani's national tour. Richly harmonic album with unique wind and string instruments. 1983. English 40 min. A series of interviews with women from various parts of Latin America and of various socioeconomic classes. These women relate the experiences that led them to come to the U.S. and their current work within their communities. Excellent introductory film for Latin American /Hispanic Women. Women Make Movies. 1991. English 37 min. This film focuses on the personality and life of Yahgan called ''Jeremy Button'' who was taken to England in 1831 by Captain Fitz-‐Roy and returned to his homeland two years later with Charles Darwin. The film ends with scenes of the four women who still speak Yahgan recounting their memories. Documentary Educational Resources. 1990. Spanish 40 min. Photo presentation of the geography of Honduras. Land, history, government, people, and economy. Junior and high school level. 1987. English 64 pp. Tourist aspects and folk life of Honduras. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English 20 min. Cabinet Collection No. 42. Guide included. English 10 slides Cabinet Collection Nos. 135-‐136. Guide included. English 20 slides At the end of September, 2005, the Hospitalito of Santiago Atitlan in the highlands of Guatemala, supported by volunteer work and funding was up and running. A new wing was being built, while the maim building already housed working clinics, a pharmacy, and a laboratory. This film was intended to be a progress report on the Hospitalito, but in the early hours of October 5, 2005....everything changed. Shot and directed by English and Spanish Andrew Weeks to support the Pueblo a Pueblo Santiago Atitlan Disaster with English and Relief Fund in rebuilding this hospital. 2005 Spanish subtitles 14 min HOT POTATOES reveals the little-‐known story behind a disaster that changed science forever. Before the Potato Famine of the 1840s wiped out much of Ireland, scientists had little appreciation for the destructive power of microscopic pathogens. The science of plant pathology was born when researchers tried to understand and conquer the blight that had wiped out potato crops throughout Europe. More than 150 years later, potato late blight is still an immense global threat. Potatoes have gradually become one of the world's three most important sources of nutrition, especially in developing nations. But the failure to heed the warnings of American plant geneticist Dr. John Niederhauser, who predicted in the 1950s that blight may become resistant to many chemicals available, is having dire consequences at the beginning of 21st century. 2001 English 57 min Based on the novel by Clarice Lispector A Hora da Estrela, it is the story of Macabea, a young woman from the countryside of northeast Brazil who moves to the sprawling city of Sao Paulo. Won all twelve of the major film awards at the Brasilian film Festival. Directed by Suzana Amaral. Portuguese w/ Starring Marcella Cartaxo, Jose Dumont. 1986. English subtitles 96 min.
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This is a two-‐part survey of housing and houses around the world-‐-‐how they are constructed, the reasons for population concentrations, the movement towards urbanization. Begins with the simplest huts and ends with recent design and planning trends. Educational Design, Inc. 1987. English Grades 3-‐12 English
Housing: A Cross-‐Cultural Study How the Incas Built
How to Learn a Foreign Language
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How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan Teddy Roosevelt and the Panama Canal
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A handbook of advice and practical tips for those who have never studied a foreign language before, or who have had a disappointing experience in trying to learn one. Emphasis on learning process and study skills. Equally applicable to self-‐learners and teacher-‐directed students. 1984. English Ovidio Diaz Espino creates an in-‐depth expose of the financial speculation, fraud, and international conspiracy that led to the building of the Panama Canal. Comes with an index and guide. Four Walls Two Windows Press. 2001. English
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How Would You Survive as an Aztec?
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Huaynos of Cusco
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Hugo Chavez
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Huichol Indians of Mexico Kit
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Human Rights in Haiti
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Human Rights: The Rights of the Child
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Hurricane Dancer
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I Am Pablo Neruda
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I Defend the Jungle
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I Is a Long-‐Memoried Woman
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i: Argentina Indymedia and the Questions of Communication
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Iauarete: Waterfall of the Jaguars
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Elementary school-‐level book exploring various aspects of Aztec life including home, family, farming, meals, work, clothes, markets, etc. This book is filled with colorful illustrations and informative captions. Sure to bring this ancient world to life! English 48 pages Compilers: Gloria and Gabriel Escobar. Compilation of lyrics of folksongs both in Spanish and Quechua known as ''huaynos.'' Most of the huaynos date to the 17th and 18th centuries and their authors are unknown. They continue to be a lively part of the Andean musical tradition. 1981. English 535 pp. Ascending to the Venezuelan presidency on a wave of anti-‐corruption, anti-‐poverty, and anti-‐American sentiment, Hugo Chavez has become one of the most charismatic and controversial leaders on the world stage. This program details the rise of the Chavez government and the challenges it has faced in reforming the South American nation's economy and political culture. Incorporating incisive commentary from Venezuelan journalists, academics, and opposition leaders -‐ as well as in-‐ depth interviews with Chavez himself -‐ this case study in the developing-‐ world politics provides a penetrating look at a confrontational and trans Spanish and English formative head of state. with subtitles 54 minutes Provides students an opportunity to examine traditional handicraft produced by the Huichol Indians of northern Mexico's arid desert region. Kit includes a God's eye, yarn painting, child's rattle, traditional earrings, and Shaman's feathered arrow, as well as a cultural information brochure and photo depicting the Huichol in their traditional attire English 8 pieces In a masterful blend of exclusive historical footage, interviews, and artwork, this film takes viewers through the history of the Haitian people and their struggle for their rights. A slave revolt in 1791 and a second war against colonial France led to Haiti becoming the first independent Black republic in 1804. After suffering under tyrants for decades, most recently the infamous Duvalier (Papa Doc) and his son, the Haitians finally elected Jean Bertrand Aristide, a reformer. Haiti's troubles continued when the military overthrew Aristide, although he later returned. The film focuses on the victims of the more than 40,000 human rights violations that have taken place in this troubled country. UN observers are instituting new methods such as town meetings, mediation training, and community policemen. Produced by Isabelle Abric for UN/OAS. 2000. Contains graphic violence that may not be suitable for all audiences. English Children's rights, as defined by the United Nations, and violations of them are show in the program. Offers UNICEF's action programs as a solution. Includes a teaching guide; contains intense footage so teachers may want to preview. United Nations. 1991. English Winner of the 2012 Américas Award. Quebrado has been traded from ship to ship in the Caribbean Sea for as long as he can remember. The sailors he toils under call him el quebrado -‐ half islander, half outsider, a broken one. now the pirate captain Bernardino de Talavera uses Quebrado as a translator to help navigate the worlds and words between his mother's TaÃ-‐no Indian and his father's Spanish. But when a hurricane sinks the ship and most of its crew, it is Quebrado who escapes to safety. He befriends the young lovers Naridó, a fisherman, and Caucubú, the village chieftain's daughter. He learns how to live on land again, among people who treat him well. And it is he who must decide the fate of his former captors. In turns suspenseful and evocative, tragic and beautiful, _Hurricane Dancers_is a leap into imaginative new territory from award-‐wining poet Margarita Engle. English This film depicts Neruda in his native habitat on Isla Negra. This program examines the subjects of his poetry: his wife, the objects that intrigue him, the people of whose daily life and heroic deeds he sang. film for the Humanities and Sciences. 1993. Black and white. English The CGC oil company invades the Sarayacu territory to conduct geographical surveys without the permission of the people who live there. The people attempt to defend their society, culture, and environment against pollution and human rights violations when the government decides to support the oil company. Directed by Eriberto Spanish w/ English Gualinga. 2003. subtitles This extraordinary film chronicles the history of slavery through the eyes of Caribbean women. A combination of monologue, dance, and song-‐-‐ griot style-‐-‐conveys a young African woman's quest for survival in the new world. Based on poems by Guyanese British writer Grace Nichols. Women Make Movies. 1990. High demand. English 'i' is a meditation on the relationship between media and power as it is manifested by the world's largest all volunteer network of media activists -‐ Indymedia. The product of over four years of work, with footage from three continents -‐ this feature-‐length documentary follows the first year of a small collective in Buenos Aires struggling with assassinations, a collapsing economy, and a whirlwind of political upheaval. 'i' is not just the first major documentary to explore Indymedia as a phenomenon in its own right, but the first to see the network as a unique key to understanding the deeper power and pitfalls of radical media Spanish w/ English everywhere. subtitles The European priests who evangelized to the Tarainos encouraged them to cast off their symbols and rituals and suppressed the continuation of Taraino indigenous knowledge. The Taraino are now reaffirming their cultural heritage by rebuilding places of worship, recovering ritual paraphernalia from museums, and registering sacred sites such as the Spanish with Waterfall of the Jaguars. Directed by Vincent Carelli. 2006. English subtitles Examines the Yoruba cult of Orisha, brought by African slaves, it still thrives in Cuba and Brazil. The particular documentary shows the Portuguese w/ initiation of a group of women into a temple. The Cinema Guild. 1978. English subtitles
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Identita' -‐ La vera storia di Juan Piras Peron (Identity -‐ The True Story of Juan Piras Peron or Identitade -‐ La verdadera historia de Juan Piras Peron)
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In the summer of 1909, the stuff of family legends and world history was born. 18-‐year-‐old Giovanni Piras left his home in Mamoiada, a small village in Barbagia, Sardinia, to seek his fortune in Argentina. But his letters to home quickly became less frequent, and then they broke off altogether after only a few years. The family did not give up hope and kept an eye out for him despite the fact that the news surrounding Giovanni was always strange and mysterious. And then one Sunday in the 1950s Giovanni’s sister, Caterina, found him again. He was on the cover of a magazine as Juan Domingo Peron, President of Argentina. Nowadays, back in Sardinia, rumors still surround the fate of Giovanni in the Piras family and the fables about him in Argentina are even more grand and bizarre. Such a long time has passed by now, the legend is quickly becoming the reality. So the Piras family has decided to put the legend to rest forever. What happened to the poor emigrant? And who really was the legendary Juan Domingo Peron? Directed by Chiara Bellini. filmed in Argentina and Italy. Completed in January 2008. 1 hour, 23 minutes, 3 seconds. This project contains dialogue in Spanish, Italian Subtitled in Spanish, French, German, Italian, English Dialogue list in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and English. Submitted in the “people: Spanish and Italian indigenous communities” category to the 2009 Latin American with subtitles in Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Animation, Documentary, Feature Spanish, French, GENRES: Independent, Road Trip, Period/Historical, Docu-‐Drama, Culture German, Italian, NICHES: Hispanic, Latino, Women, Senior/Aging, Student, Youth/Teen and English An intimate portrait of ten boys and girls-‐-‐ages 12 to 15-‐-‐growing up in the midst of war in Guatemala and El Salvador. The children talk about war and peace, justice, ethnic identity, friendship, and marriage. In a series of touching vignettes, they share their dreams and hopes as well as their pain and loss. With study guide. New Day film. 1993. English (The House of Life) David Byrne's musical homage to Brazil's culture, exploring the seven principal deities of Candomble. Recommended for those with some background understanding of candomble and other aspects of Brazilian religions and culture. PBS film (Live from Off Center series). 1989. English Tracing the history of undocumented immigration into the US, this timely book explores the hardships endured by illegal aliens, their motives for immigrating, and recent efforts at immigration reform. From the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1975. English Organization of American States. Photographs and introductory information on history, geography, political organization, the arts, etc. 1973. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1975. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1973. English Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1974. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1973. English Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1972. English Organization of American States. General information. Photographs. 1977. English Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1978. English Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1976. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs, 1976. English Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1975. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs, 1974. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1971. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1978. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1975. Spanish Organization of American States. Photographs and introductory information on history, geography, political organization, the arts, etc. 1973. Spanish Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1975. Spanish Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1973. Spanish Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1974. Spanish Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1973. Spanish Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1973. Spanish Organization of American States. General information and photographs. 1972. Spanish Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1972. Spanish Organization of American States. General information. Photographs. 1977. Spanish History and cultural points of interest of each delegacion (administrative division) of Mexico City. 1985. Spanish
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A series of half-‐hour cassette programs in magazine form featuring news and cultural information from a variety of Latin American countries. Each tape is accompanied by a booklet with transcript, notes, and questions. Spanish Uses photographs to capture the texture of daily life and social conditions. (See also I/LA/01 and AM/PER/02). English Analyzed the ways in which photographers Latin America interpreted their world in the nineteenth century. Robert M. Levine and H.L. Hoffenberg. 1985. (See also I/LA/19 and AM/PER/02). English Organization of the American States. General information, photographs. English
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Antonio Banderas and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson star in this gripping political thriller from Academy Award winning director Christopher Hampton. Carlos Rueda (Banderas) is the director of a children's theater in Buenos Aires, a city haunted by the disappearance of thousands who have spoken up against the dictator in power. When his wife Cecilia (Thompson), disappears after writing a controversial article, Carlos discovers he has the power to look into the faces of those seeking the missing and see the fate of the people they love. But no matter how desperately he searches for his own wife, he always finds himself one step behind. Pushed to the limits of survival, it's up to Cecilia to find her way to Carlos in a journey filled with danger, horror and suspense. English
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This program looks at the various waves of immigrants who came to the United States, considering why they came and how they reacted to their new country. It discusses the rationale for early immigration policies, and describes how the laws affected the ethnic composition of immigrants. Good introductory film to immigration issues. Insight Media. 1992. English 60 min. Two immigration reform activists from opposite sides of the issue answer questions posed by an audience of high school students. The panelists address issues including the impact of immigrants on the US economy, the question of how to distinguish between political and economic refugees, and whether the government should establish competency standards in English Dan job skills for immigrants. Close Up Productions. Guide included. 1987. English 60 min. Based on the classic story by Latin American literature master Juan Rulfo, this drama tells the story of Dionisio Pinzon, a poor peasant living in a small Mexican town who becomes interested in cockfighting when he is given an injured gamecock. Together they set off to find their fortune in cockfights and gambling. This profound film by Arturo Ripstein is in part a Spanish w/ English homage to Bu?uel's work in Mexico. subtitles 130 min. This documentary consists mainly of a series of interviews with a wide array of Cuban intellectuals and homosexuals who have been persecuted under the Castro regime. The directors are themselves exiles. Cinevista. Spanish/ French w/ 1984. English subtitles 110 min. Nancy Piet-‐Pelon and Barbara Hornby. Offers practical suggestions and guidelines to help women survive and take advantage of sharing another culture. 1985. English 157 pp. Shorty is a Haitian boy trapped in the rubble of a hospital when an earthquake shatters the world around him. Surrounded by lifeless bodies and growing desperately weak from lack of food and water, death seems imminent. Yet as Shorty waits for a rescue that may never come, he becomes aware of another presence, one reaching out to him across two hundred years of history. It is a man named Toussaint l'Ouverture -‐ the Haitain slave turned revolutionary leader whole life was marred by violence and whose own end came in darkness. As Shorty slips in and out of consciousness, scenes from his life and Toussaint's play back and entwine. And through separated by centuries, what this modern boy from the slums and the visionary black leader have in common will leave readers shivering long after the last page is turned. By Nick Lake. A 2013 Americas Award Commended Title. English 341 pages Latin American Studies Association (LASA) and Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP). Learning activities for grades K-‐12. 1975. English 141 pp. 140 slides and A slide-‐tape presentation about Salvadorans and Guatemalans who have c+F1762ass. been forced to leave their war-‐torn countries. English F1784 This History Channel film examines the history of Spanish exploration and conquest of the New World and chronicles Cortes, Pizarro, and the rest through the lens of their insatiable lust for riches. 1996. English 50 min.
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One of the most misunderstood of belief systems, this film offers a basic explanation of some of the deities associated with various forms of voodoo like santeria and candomble, while at the same time tries to debunk the myths that Hollywood has created. A&E Television Networks. 1996. English Despite its legendary stealth and deadly predatory efficiency, the jaguar is no match for humans encroaching on its world. Now, journey into the heart of jaguar country to experience the thrilling, often perilous quest to save this great cat from extinction. Witness some of the most extraordinary jaguar footage ever captured on film. Explore spectacular wilderness reals as you track the elusive jaguar from the rain forest of Panama to Brazil's sprawling Pantanal wetlands. Share the trials and triumphs of biologist Alan Rabinowitz's remarkable, lifelong campaign to rescue jaguars and their vanishing habitats. narrated by Glenn Close, In search of the Jaguar, is a fascinating exhilarating glimpse into the amazing life and endangered future of one of the world's most magnificent wild animals. English A charming, animated film based on a children's story by Uruguayan author Mauricio Gotti. The message encourages cooperation, not competition. Produced by the Experimental film Group at Uruguay. English A documentary about the personal struggles behind the construction of a massive elevated freeway. With lyricism and compassion, this Sundance film festival prize-‐winning film reveals the medieval nightmare underneath an ambitious utopian dream: Mexico City's Periferico Beltway, more than ten miles of elevated reinforced concrete, supported by massive towers, that has been planned to both soar above and link the city's densely gridlocked urban neighborhoods. But while the roadway is a spectacular miracle of modern architectural design, it comes with a human cost. For every bridge built, warns a Mexican proverb, the devil demands one soul. Even in contemporary Mexico, any major construction project needs a soul in its foundation, agrees one of the army of laborers tunneling beneath the service and scaling the perilous heights of La Ciudad to ensure that the Second Deck becomes a reality. Spanish with Directed by Juan Carlos Rulfo. 2006. English subtitles Grades 3-‐12 English Takes a look at the present state of the Inca. Discusses the racial prejudice, the disappearance of their culture, inefficient farming techniques, land invasions, etc. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/COL/02, DF/BRA/04, GE/SA/04, HC/SA/01, I/ARG/02, I/COL/03, I/SA/09, and R/SA/01 for other segments of the South American Journey Series). English When Manco Capac, Spanish-‐backed puppet-‐ruler of the Incas, esacaped to the coutnryside and levied an army, Fransico Pizarro was faced with a full-‐scale rebellion. This program recounts the events of the massive revolt, focusing on the ten-‐month siege that left the capital, Cuzco, in ruins. Despite knowledge of the Spanish military tactics, the yearly harvest broke up his troops. Forced to fight a guerilla war, the last Inca emperor was murdered eight years later. English Pictures of record. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection no. 235. Guide included. English From Time-‐Life's The Lost Civilizations series, this film explores the riches of the Inca Empire and the contact with the conquistadors which led to their demise. Highlights include the earth-‐drawings at Nazca, the engineering feat of Machu Picchu, and the 15,000 mile Inca road system. Narrated by Sam Waterston. Time-‐Life. 1995. English Incan populations thrived in harsh mountain environments where today societies function at only a subsistence level. Ethnologist and archaeologist examine the mechanics of this faded civilization. PBS film. 1980. English This original ethnographic film depicts how New Agers, the Mexican state, tourists, and 1920s archaeologists all contend to "clear" the site of the antique Maya city of Chichen Itza in order to produce their own idealized and unobstructed visions of "Maya" while the local Maya themselves struggle to occupy the site as vendors and artisans. The setting is the spring Equinox when a shadow said to represent the Maya serpent-‐god Kukulkan appears on one temple pyramid. As more than 40,000 New Age spiritualists and secular tourists from the United States and Mexico converge to witness this solar phenomenon, the film depicts the surrounding social event as a complicated entanglement of expected dualisms concerning tourism. English This documentary shows in human terms the consequence of withdrawing family planning support from the United States to countries of the Third World. filmed in Kenya, Zimbabwe, China, Guatemala, and Mexico. filmakers Library, ca. 1995. English A volume rich in text and photos looks at native American garments as depicted in the various codices of Mesoamerica. A virtual taxonomy of haberdashery. 1990. English Basic introduction to the Puerto Ricans, their history and geography. For grade school children. N.d.. English Jose Miguel Oviedo. Displays the variety of images of the Indian in Latin Spanish w/ English American literature. filmcronicas. Guide included. 1985. text This amazing book is filled with folk art for the classroom. It is detailed, well written, and easy to use. Pinata Publications. It is in both English and Spanish. 1991. English/ Spanish Also filled with folk art for the classroom. An amazing book. Pinata Publications. Written by Bobbi Salinas-‐Norman. 1988. English/ Spanish Grades 3 -‐ 12. English A collection of cards with artifacts on them from indigenous cultures throughout the Americas. Includes facts about the objects and the cultures who made them. English
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Innovation and Customer Service at E. Wong
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One hundred percent Peruvian-‐owned, Grupo Spermercados Wong (GSW) is widely respected for its outstanding customer service and innovation. HOw did the Wong family manage to succeed in such a difficult and competitive industry? In the face of competition from foreign companies, can GSW continue to gain market share and increase sales? This multimedia case study includes a variety of materials that help students understand the supermarkets' success. The DVD contains interviews with people who understand best what makes the stores successful. Interviews with store managers, video footage of the stores, slide shows of Peru. The CD contains additional handouts and instructional materials that can be used in the classroom to enhance the learning experience including an introduction video, case study, discussion questions, and video transcripts. Spanish and English Visual presentation of the contrasts in the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Looks at the life and work of the Haitians, why so many are fleeing their country, the repression and poverty, and U.S. corporations 20 min./ 80 and U.S. government in Haiti. 1984. Cassette and slides. English slides The Central Intellegence Agency is the government's most controversial branch-‐-‐with a controversial mission to match. Inside the CIA is a long and penetrating look inside one of the world's most powerful secret organizations, showing the CIA of today and its role in political intrigues of the recent past, including plots to murder the leaders of various governments around the world, including Fidel Castro. English 49 min. Details more than 400 accredited courses in 56 countries. Describes the scope of each course, its sponsoring institution, and teaching and evaluation methods used by its instructors. Includes information on tuition, travel, housing, credits offered, how and when to apply, etc. 1987. English 575 pp. This curriculum unit designed primarily around the Dominican Republic, has three instructional units-‐geography, culture, and service. Contained within this Peace Corp publication are many lessons on the mentioned topics using primary resources, story's from Peace Corp workers, and many lessons ready for use in the classroom. English 184 pp. Cortazar at his absurdist height in this story about the misadventure-‐-‐or imaginings?-‐-‐of a museum tour guide given to flights of fancy. film for the Spanish w/ English Humanities. 1988. subtitles 60 min. Brigham Young University. Discusses problems of communication, culture shock, and the role of interpreters. 1976 and 1981 update. English 35 pp. Designed to introduce students to the causes of the debt crisis affecting many developing countries, this volume looks at the harsh measures taken to deal with it, the impact on the poor of the countries concerned, and the possibilities of action to resolve the crisis and create a fairer global financial and economic system. Grades 5-‐12. 1989. English 47 pp. Ethical Markets is a financial lifestyle magazine TV series reporting globally on real examples of people, companies, and organizations redefining success through a positive look at what is possible, and illustrating the 'triple bottom line'; respecting people and the environment while earning a healthy profit. The stories are visually compelling with solid financial and market data and the newest indicators. The series explores how every dollar you spend or invest effects your community and the environment, and how to align those effects with your values, whether you are a consumer, corporate executive, small business owner, employee, investor, or fund manager...and why in a global economy, international financial reform is vital. Contains: Introduction to Ethical Markets; Why Reform Global Finance: Stresses and Imbalances; Reforming the World Bank; Reforming the International Monetary Fund; Visions of a Brighter Future; Getting from Here to There: What the World's People Want. English A handbook and resource guide for teachers, administrators, parents, and school board members. Suggests what the various members of the school community can do to improve the international component of education, gives examples of model programs, and suggests resources for internationalizing the curriculum. 1983. English 63 pp. 26 min in English English. Discusses US defiance of international law, repression, political prisoners, Soviet support, and Nicaraguan desire for better relations with the US Nightline. 1986. English 20 min. The internationally-‐renowned poet, political activist, and priest discusses his writing and the decisions he made as Minister of Culture in Sandinista Nicaragua. N.d. English 40 min. Discusses the problem of running a democracy when military coups are a threat. CBS Sixty Minutes episode. 1986. English 14 min. Maryknoll Sister Ita Ford was found dead on December 4, 1980, in El Salvador. A few days before, she was interviewed about her work there, the food scarcity, the refugees, and liberation theology. Pacifica Radio Archive. English 24 min.
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Intimidad is an in-‐depth portrait of Cecy and Camilo Ramirez, ages 21, whose dream is to buy land and build a house in Reynosa, Mexico so their 2 year-‐old daughter, Loida can live with them. Loida lives with Cecy’s mother in Santa Maria, Puebla. Intimidad slowly unravels, showing how the everyday politics of living on minimum wage – without a functioning infrastructure – strains their relationship and sacrifices their own intimacy. One year later they return to Puebla during Christmas vacation to reunite with their daughter. What seems like a satisfying reunion and temporary relief from the harsh environment of Reynosa turns into a confusing dilemma between Cecy and Camilo. The conflict threatens to transform the course of their lives and suspend efforts to improve their living conditions, thereby further straining the family’s ability to live together. “Intimidad” challenges viewers to understand Cecy and Camilo as people first and interpret their complex lives through a simple story. Intimidad was filmed over the course of 4 years and mixes digital verite with Super 8 and 16mm film stock. Directed by Ashley Sabin and David Redmon. filmed in Mexico. Completed in December 2008. 1 hour, 14 minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish. Subtitled in English. Submitted in the “globalization” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary GENRES: Avant-‐garde, Human Rights, Independent, Culture, Art NICHES: Latino, Spanish with Third World, Women English subtitles Organization of American States. A description of each country in the OAS with information on its principal social, economic and cultural aspects. N.d. English Edward A. Jamison, compiler. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. 1976. English Novelist and politician Mario Vargas Llosa explores the history and mythology of Iquitos, Peru, a town located at the headwaters of the Amazon river. PBS film (Travels series). n.d.. English Based on the book by Alencar. Recounts the story of an 18 year old girl who strikes out on her own and ends up travelling the Amazon with a truck driver. Shows the problems of the region: deforestation, health and working conditions, and white slavery. Directed by Jorge Bodanzky. Starring Paulo Cesar Pereio, Edna de Cassia. 1974. Portuguese Isabel Allende, the first Latin American woman to receive international praise, describes the emotions that inform her fiction and events that set them in motion. film for the Humanities and Sciences. 1994. English A travelogue of the exciting and varied attractions from nature to night clubs in the Caribbean islands. Educational film Network. 1990. English Celebrating a unique 13 year relationship between Bainbridge Island, Washington and Ometepe Island in Nicaragua, ISLAS HERMANAS travels from the volcanic slopes of Nicaragua, where the Ometepe community cultivates organic coffee beans, to the Pegasus Coffee Company, on Bainbridge, where volunteers roast, pack and distribute the fair-‐trade commodity. But it's more than coffee. These "sister" communities have become a part of each other's consciousness. Bainbridge students raise money to send to Ometepe, and in turn Ometepe families open their homes to the students, for whom a visit to the village can be a priceless look into another world. 1999 English A darkly comic look at the eating hierarchy of a Brazilian island used as a garbage dump where pigs are fed first. An excellent short which does not allow the audience to take anything for granted. First Run/Icarus film. 1990. English A darkly comic look at the eating hierarchy of a Brazilian island used as a garbage dump where pigs are fed first. An excellent short which does not allow the audience to take anything for granted. First Run/Icarus film. 1990. English de Ivan Cardoso, 1979. Cine Teatro Nô focalizando a obra do artista plástico carioca Hélio Oiticica, com texto poético de Haroldo de campos. Com Caetano Veloso, Carlinhos do Pandeiro, Ferreira Gullar, Helio Oiticica, Lygia Clark, Nildo da Mangueira, Nininha, Waly Salomão
General views Cabinet Collection no. 87. Guide included. Cabinet Collection No. 109. Guide included. Cultural aspects of Jamaica. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. This curriculum module introduces students to the study of migration, including a brief overview of some categories of migration and reasons why people migrate. In this introductory study, the Japanese migration experience in the Americas is used as a case study. Students will be introduced to categories of migrations such as rural-‐urban migration, urban-‐urban migration, cyclical migration, forced migration, return migration, remigration, and U-‐turn migration. Case studies of migration will be drawn from the Japanese experience in the United States, Canada, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina. Tlen-‐Huicani, a musical group from Veracruz, plays traditional jarochos and huaspangos from the region, including La Bamba and 23 others.. This movie is the fictional account of a Dominican monk who is sent to the Amazon in the early 16th century as part of an expedition. The expedition breaks up and he is captured by an indigenous Caribe tribe with whom he remains until they are wiped out by the Spanish colonists. Directed by Luis Alberto Lamata. ANAC/LAVA. 1991.
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This binder contains the presentations and documents associated with the K-‐12 teacher workshop, Jewish Latin America, which was held at Tulane University on January 14, 2012. The workshop explored the diversity of the Latin American experience by looking at the impact of Jewish immigrants on the social, economic, political, and especially, the intellectual and cultural life of Latin America. Participants received resources and lesson ideas for working into their classroom to address the following issues: the role of Jews in the formation of Latin American countries, acknowledging their presence and participation in the very enterprise of colonization; the participation of crypto-‐Jews in the economy and society of colonial Latin America; Latin American historians' treatment of the relationship between crypto-‐Jews and the Inquisition; the connections established by Latin American Jewish authors between a Jewish past of expulsion and Inquisition and a Latin American present of immigration and military dictatorships; and how Jewish cultural production is woven into the fabric of national culture in Latin America. The binder also contains a CD of all the documents in the binder. English This CD contains the presentations and documents associated with the K-‐ 12 teacher workshop, Jewish Latin America, which was held at Tulane University on January 14, 2012. The workshop explored the diversity of the Latin American experience by looking at the impact of Jewish immigrants on the social, economic, political, and especially, the intellectual and cultural life of Latin America. Participants received resources and lesson ideas for working into their classroom to address the following issues: the role of Jews in the formation of Latin American countries, acknowledging their presence and participation in the very enterprise of colonization; the participation of crypto-‐Jews in the economy and society of colonial Latin America; Latin American historians' treatment of the relationship between crypto-‐Jews and the Inquisition; the connections established by Latin American Jewish authors between a Jewish past of expulsion and Inquisition and a Latin American present of immigration and military dictatorships; and how Jewish cultural production is woven into the fabric of national culture in Latin America. English A famous mountain hunter faces conflicts in trying to adapt to the revolution and its social transformations. Directed by Daniel Diaz Torres. Spanish w/ English Starring Salvador Wood, Rene de la Cruz. 1985. subtitles 94 min. John Stockwell, a former CIA official, discusses the CIA, its agenda, values, and methodology, as well as his belief that the U.S. would invade Nicaragua. Pacifica Radio Archive. 1984. English 47 min. Based on a true story, this dark comic thriller tells the story of a bungled heist in which a teenager who in trying to pull of his first heist instead turns it into a hostage situation in which the police and media surround him. Directed by Gustavo Graef-‐Marino. Starring Armando Arraiza, Spanish w/ English Patricia Rivera, Willy Semler. Catalina Cinema/Fox Lorber. 1996. subtitles 95 min. 45 min in English English. Landscapes and abstract paintings by this self-‐taught primitivist painter. Cabinet Collection Nos. 221-‐222. 2 guides included. English 20 slides Information about the life of San Martin. 1973. English 15 pp. Posada, a witness to the Porfiriate and the Revolution, was one of the great explorers of the spirit of Mexico. The satire and tragedy of Mexican life and death were his subjects; his insights and artistic vision rank this precursor of Mexican muralism among the foremost Mexican artists. film for the Humanities. 1989. Spanish 56 min. Pan American Union. Information about the life of Marti. 1973. English 19 pp. A Cuban patriot who expressed his views in his poetry and essays, Jose Marti lived many years in exile from Cuba, in Spain and Venezuela. This program traces 19th-‐century Latin American history through the life of one of its best-‐known commentators. Archival material, readings from his works and journals, and commentary by scholars and historians provide an overview of Marti and the era that he so greatly influenced by Spanish w/English his actions and his writings. subtitles 28 min. "When I die, without a country or a master, I want a bouquet of flowers and a flag placed on my grave." A tireless proponent of freedom from Spanish rule, Jose Marti is known as "The Apostle of Cuban Independence." Combining documentary material with dramatizations, this program celebrates the selfless life of the freedom fighter, which was marked by imprisonment, exile, and ironically, death in his first appearance on the battlefield. Spanish 63 minutes National Public Radio Faces, Mirrors, and Masks series. 1984. Spanish 60 min. This film takes place in Argentina at the end of the last century when peons were commonly exploited by caudillos. A man, fighting for basic rights, is driven to violence by repression. Directed by Leonardo Favio. Starring Rodolfo Beban. 1984. Spanish 120 min. Bette Davis stars as Carlotta, the loyal wife of the French-‐supported Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. This is a fascinating tale of intrigue, patriotism, and doomed love. Based on historical events. Directed by William Dieterle. Also starring Paul Muni. 1939. Black and white. English 132 min. A book filled with traditional Costa Rican Games. Published in Costa Rica by the Ministerio de Educacion Publica. Written by Miriam Hernandez Z. A rare guide to these traditions, easy to implement in the classroom. Spanish 80 pp.
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_Juggling Identities_ is an extensive ethnography of the crypto-‐Jews who live deep within the Hispanic communities of the American Southwest. Critiquing scholars who challenge the cultural authenticity of these individuals, Seth D. Kunin builds a solid link between the crypto-‐Jews of New Mexico and their Spanish ancestors who secretly maintained their Jewish identity after converting to Catholicism, offering the strongest evidence yet of their ethnic and religious origins. Kunin adopts a unique approach to the lives of modern crypto-‐Jews, concentrating primarily on their understanding of Jewish tradition and the meaning they ascribe to ritual. He illuminates the complexity of this community, in which individuals and groups perform the same practice in diverse ways. Kunin supplements his ethnographic research with broader theories concerning the nature of identity and memory, which is especially applicable to crypto-‐Jews, whose culture mainly resides in memory. Kunin's work has wider implications, not only for other forms of crypto-‐Judaism (such as that found in the former Soviet Union) but also for the study of Judaism's fluid nature, which helps adherents adapt to new circumstances and knowledge. Kunin draws fascinating comparisons between the intricate ancestry of crypto-‐Jews and those of other ethnic communities living in the United States. Copyright 2009. English This book offers suggestions for activities in the world game tradition of non-‐contact, non-‐victor games where what is emphasized is socialization and group interaction. Gives the students an opportunity to learn to follow directions in Spanish. 1992. Spanish Paintings by the famous self-‐taught "native painter" of El Salvador. His paintings depict rural life in El Salvador, and have a "folkloric" quality. Cabinet Collection No. 183. Guide included. English David Attenborough discusses development and industrialization of the rain forests. Portrait of the Earth documentary series. Ca. 1985. English Written text and audio files for beginning speakers of Yucatec Maya Yucatec Maya, language. English The remembrances of an old Indian compared to his current condition of "ex-‐owner of the land". The preservation and devastation of the rivers, mangroves and areas with water sources. Directed by Vincentini Gomez. Spanish w/ English 2005. subtitles How and for whom does the judicial system work in Brazil? Without attempting to provide definite answers, Maria Ramos takes her camera to a place rarely seen by outsiders: a criminal courtroom in Rio de Janeiro. Ramos observes the daily routine of several individuals, people on both sides: those who work there every day (public attorneys, judges, prosecutors) and those who are merely passing through (the accused). Strongly reminiscent of the work of Frederick Wiseman, the camera is used as an instrument to see the social theater and the structures of power-‐-‐things generally invisible to us. The corridors of the Courts of Justice, the design and layout of the courtroom, the discourse, the codes, postures-‐-‐all the little visual details and the sounds become relevant. The filmmaker does not interpret what she film: she gives us no interviews or narration; the camera simply records what goes on in front of it. The film cuts between scenes of hearings and images shot outside the closed world (in the direction centre at some of the character's homes), linking the courtroom with the society of which it is part and showing its impact Portuguese with on people's lives. 2004 English subtitles At a time of civil war in El Salvador -‐-‐ when 75,000 people were disappeared or killed -‐-‐ four American churchwomen were abducted, raped, and murdered. Many Salvadorans were tortured, and some lived to tell their tales. Who was responsible for such atrocities? In separate but related cases, two Salvadoran generals face trial in American civil court. JUSTICE AND THE GENERALS investigates these human-‐rights cases. Over the past 43 years, Chevron Texaco has intentionally spilled over ten English times the amount of oil in and around Lago Agrio, Ecuador, than was lost in the Exxon Valdez disaster and yet not one drop has been cleaned up. An area of pristine rain-‐forest the size of Rhode Island has been devastated, and one tribe of indigenous Indians has been wiped out. For those remaining natives, water supplies are completely contaminated and serious health issues such as cancer, Leukemia, birth defects and skin disease run rampant, affecting every family. An epic lawsuit -‐ one of the largest environmental suits in history -‐ is brewing between Los Affectados (The Affected Ones, a group of 30,000 settlers and indigenous people) and Chevron Texaco's army of international lawyers whose attitude towards this has been a combination of strong armed intimidation and complete denial. Standing up against them is Pablo Fajardo, a humble unassuming man, who was born the same year Texaco came to Ecuador. Having worked the oil fields before putting himself through law school, he graduated only three years ago and is now the lead lawyer in the case during which time his brother was murdered, the killers mistaking him for Pablo, and his office containing over 80,000 court documents has been burglarized and ransacked. On top of that, the judge has survived an assassination attempt and tribal leaders have been beaten up and threatened. Is this big business or organized crime? 2009 Winner of the Latin American Environmental Media Festival of Tulane University. Mofilm. Directed by Martin O Brien and Robbie Proctor. filmed in Ecuador. Completed in November 2007. 31 minutes. This Project contains dialogue in English with no translations available. GENRES: Family, Educational, Nature, Human Rights, Wildlife, Environmental, Culture, Health/Medical NICHES: Native/Aboriginal Peoples, Latino, Third World. Part of the Ecuador's Oil Legacy: Media English Cabinet Collection No. 171. Guide included. English Task Force on Mexico in the K-‐12 Curriculum. Designed to assist classroom teacher and educational resource specialists in the development and evaluation of instructional materials and programs relating to Mexico. 1991. English
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In this production of the "Where in the World" series, some students visit a Mexican pen pal, investigate the mysteries of the the Aztec and Mayan ruins, share a meal with a Mexican family, join in festive guitar players and flamenco dancers, and discover maps and Mexican treasures. Produced by Children's International Network. 1989. English
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Since 1999, more than two thousand women have been murdered in Guatemala, with the numbers escalating every year. Yet lawmakers and government officials just turn a blind eye. Powerful and uncompromising, Killer’s Paradise uncovers one of the most emotionally wrenching human rights abuses taking place, while exposing the impunity allowed by an inept judicial system. No one knows who is behind these atrocious acts and nothing is being done to find the culprits. Cases are routinely closed and the murdered women dismissed as nobodies. But there are traces of hope: a grassroots human rights movement is emerging. Fuelled by frustration, anger, great sadness and loss, women and men like Norma Cruz, Maria Elena Peralta, and Jorge Velasquez are coming together for a common fight in the name of their daughters, wives and sisters. Killer’s Paradise documents their heartbreaking stories and gripping testimonies English and Spanish to the stark reality in Guatemala. w/ English subtitles 83 min. Shows favelas (slums) and the colorful participation of the favelados in the enormous, elaborate celebration known as Carnival. Notes how whites are taking over the traditionally black festival, replacing escapism with commercialism. Footage of Carnival parades. Nudity. Australian Public Television. 1987. Seasonal Feb-‐Mar. (See also DEV/PER/01, GE/SA/04, HC/SA/01, I/ARG/2, I/COL/3, I/SA/09, AND R/SA/01 for other segments of the South American Journey series.) English 60 min. Six Indians of different Waimiri and Atroari villages, located in the Amazon, document the day-‐to-‐day life of their relatives in the Cacau village. These images, stitched together in "A Day in the Village" transport us to intimate scenes of their lifestyle and their intense Spanish w/ English relationship with nature. 2003 subtitles 40 min This groundbreaking film (the first independent ever to receive the top four Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Director for Hector Babenco), adapted for the screen by Academy Award nominated screenwriter Leonard Schrader from Manuel Puig's novel set in a non-‐ specific Latin American country, takes a penetrating look at the role of sex and politics under an oppressive right-‐wing regime. The timeless story, more relevant today than ever, follows the complex relationship between two distinctly different men with opposite views about life -‐ building with powerful emotional crescendo as they gradually come together in a stunningly transcendental conclusion. Hurt delivers his Oscar-‐winning performance in this captivating tribute to the power of film and fantasy as escape from inhumane conditions. 1985. English 119 min. After the discovery of Mayan writings in the 16th century, their meaning remained a mystery for almost 500 years. Many believed they would never be deciphered, until an unknown Russian scholar, Yuri Valentinovich Knorosov, found the key. But in the contentious political climate of the Cold War, Western scholars ignored Knorosov and his findings. It took more than 20 years for the world to recognize his achievement. This film traces the history of the ancient Mayan codices since their discovery, and relates the fantastic story of Yuri Knorosov and his accomplishment, perhaps the greatest archaeological achievement since the translation of the Rosetta Stone. No other image in history has been reproduced as many times as Alberto Korda's portrait of Che Guevara. That shot, taken at a memorial service on March 5th, 1960, became the international symbol of protest and rebellion, yet the photographer never profited from the image he gave to the world. As Fidel Castro's personal photographer, the man born as Alberto Diaz Gutierrez captured more than 12,000 images of the Cuban Revolution as it unfolded. His photographs have garnered international acclaim, decorated museum galleries, and adorned more T-‐shirts and bedroom walls worldwide than anyone could possibly calculate. In spite of his fame, Alberto Korda remains one of the most humble artisans the world has ever known. Kordavision is a Cuban Revelation, from Korda's pioneering work in the world of fashion photography to his groundbreaking exploration of underwater optical imaging, a career spanning fifty years comes full circle when the artist is reunited with his subject. English and Spanish 87 minutes Kuwait at 50 provides information about Kuwait. The DVD is divided into four segments: Culture and Clothing in Kuwait; Food, Health, and Fragrance in Kuwait; Recreation and Leisure Activities: Kuwait's Gulf Road and Beyond (the Built Environment). English The L.E.A.R. was formed in Mexico in 1934 with the goals of "creating art and culture in support of and at service to the workers and to combat imperialism and fascism." Its members, who included Rivera and Siqueiros, shared a commitment to the fusion of art and politics. This documentary intersperses interviews of surviving members with murals, Spanish w/ English paintings, and poems. The Cinema Guild. 1987. subtitles 31 min. The story takes place on a street where a youth meets unaccustomed passion until love flowers in the latest musical rhythms. Attractive, fun, cruel, dramatic. Directed by Luis Marguina. Starring Sara Montiel, Patrick Bauchau. Spanish 90 min. A documentary film on one of the oldest cities in America. Organization of American States. n.d. English 23 min. Ritchie Valens, a Mexican-‐American farm laborer obsessed with music and full of dreams, bursts into the glittering world of 1950's rock-‐and-‐roll. His meteoric rise to the top is halted by a shattering tragedy. Directed by Luis Valdez. Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosana deSoto, Elizabeth Pena. English 103 min.
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The Peruvian army takes control of Chuspi, a small village isolated in the Andes, to protect it from the influence of the Sendero Luminoso, or Shining Path, but the army unit is commanded by a disturbed lieutenant who declares the entire village guilty of treason. Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi. Starring Gustavo Bueno, Tono Vega. 1988. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment Spanish w/ English 111 min., 49 of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. subtitles pp. La Caminata recreates the experience of Mexicans crossing the border with the US. Participants don't actually cross, but learn how hard it is for Spanish with those who do, in the hope of dissuading them from attempting it. 2009. English Subtitles 14 minutes Every day dozens of decommissioned school buses leave the United States on a southward migration that carries them to Guatemala, where they are repaired, repainted, and resurrected as the brightly-‐colored camionetas that bring the vast majority of Guatemalans to work each day. Since 2006, nearly 1,000 camioneta drivers and fare-‐collectors have been murdered for either refusing or being unable to pay the extortion money demanded by local Guatemalan gangs. La Camioneta follows one such bus on its transformative journey: a journey between North and South, between life and death, and through an unfolding collection of moments, people, and places that serve to quietly remind us of the interconnected worlds in which we live. Includes a 52 minute version intended for classroom use. English and Spanish 72 minutes Based on the novel of the same name by Mario Vargas Llosa. Four angry cadets, who have formed an inner circle in an attempt to beat the system and ward off the boredom and stifling confinement of the military academy, set off a chain of events that starts with theft and leads to murder and suicide. Directed by Francisco Lombardi. Starring Pablo Serra, Gustavo Bueno, Luis Alvarez, Juan Manuel Ochoa, Eduardo Adianzen. Spanish w/ English 1986. subtitles 135 min. At the end of the '40's, an era of censorship under Franco, the musical ''La corte de Faraon'' was banned because of the daring political, sexual, and religious commentary it holds. Shows a group of aficionados who put on the play, who are arrested, and who tell the story of the play and sing its songs as they are interrogated by police. Directed by Jose Luis Garcia Sanchez. Starring Ana Belen, Fernando Fernan Gomez, Antonio Banderas. 1986. Spanish 95 min. Osvaldo Lazzari is an employee at a business dedicated to tearing down old abandoned buildings. He has a son, an authoritative wife, and his life is uneventful. During a solitary inspection of a building which will be torn down, Lazzari is surprised by Beto Luna, an old employee, victim of hallucinations, that lives in front of the old factory that Lazzari's company is going to destroy. Lazzari tries to get Beto out of the building and to comprehend reality, but Luna, very far from understanding, lives in a Spanish with dream world from which it will be hard to return. English subtitles 90 minutes Family business in Latin America. Video interviews, related activities, and resources for the business Spanish class. Created by Wanda Lauterborn and Christine Grosse of the Gavin School of International Management, March 2003. Spanish Organization of American States. Essays on the discovery of America. Photographs. 1971 Spanish 15 pp. (Uncertain Hope) filmmakers from Chile, Uruguay, and Brasil collaborate in this examination of recent political and economic changes in the budding democracies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Icarus film. 1991. English 52 min. When it was announced that the Baltimore Orioles and the Cuban national baseball team would meet for a series of exhibition games, documentary filmmakers Michael Skolnik and William O'Neill vowed they would be there. The pair turned their lenses on 18 people -‐ 9 Americans and 9 Cubans -‐ an "all star" team of commentators offering their views on everything from America's 40-‐year trade embargo to life in contemporary Havana ... and of course, baseball. Although the games were occasionally interrupted by political protests, this series of matches between the long-‐feuding nations was an exemplary lesson in pure sportsmanship. Directed by Michael Skolnik and William O'Neill, Spanish w/ English produced by Kicked Down Productions, 1999. subtitles 58 min. The voice charisma and talent of Celia Cruz have created one of the most extraordinary careers in popular music. Her more than 70 albums have yielded an impressive array of gold and platinum records worldwide. This crossover legend received the first of her five Grammy Awards in 1989, along with her two Latin Grammmys. She has also left her mark on feature films and television. This compelling documentary traces the Queen of Salsa's remarkable 50 year career, from her humble beginnings with Cuba's Sonora Matancera, to bona fide international super-‐stardom with The Fania All-‐Stars, to her untimely death in July, 2003. Featuring exclusive interviews and astonishing archival live performances covering her rise to fame, her courage in the face of tragedy and her inspirational life, the film is a special tribute to a very special woman. English and Spanish 90 minutes 2 volumes, Explores and identifies Latino Family traditions, values, and diversity. 208pp./ Includes Workbook and Curriculum unit. 1989. English 96pp. A slide-‐tape presentation about undocumented immigrant workers on 1 cass./ 140 the U.S.-‐Mexican border. Guide included. English slides Stars Maria Felix. The history of the tragic aftermath of the Mexican Revolution. One of Maria Felix's finest performances as she seeks revenge for her brother's death. Directed by Juan Ibanez. Starring Evangelino Elizondo, Ignacio Lopez Tarso, Carlos Bracho, Eric del Castillo. 1970. Adult audiences only. AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS
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Depicts the last party held at the most exclusive Puerto Rican club where, ironically, they are celebrating the expropriation of the club by US armed forces. Deals with the conflict between US political power and the Puerto Rican reactions-‐-‐positive and negative-‐-‐to this power. Directed by Marcos Zurinaga. Starring Cordelia Gonzalez, Raul Julia, Daniel Lugo, Luis Prendes, Miguel Ange Suarez. 1986. Spanish Based on the novel by Adolfo Bioy Casares. A group of young people have decided that all senior citizens must be eliminated. The beliefs of the protagonist, Isidro, are challenged when he meets a woman who shows him the happiness that is only achieved for those who live their life to the end. Directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson. Starring Jose Salvin, Marta Spanish w/ English Gonzalez. 1975. subtitles The film is a meticulous exploration of the human spirit and its relation with diversity. Lucia (Celia Roth) is 43 years old, married to a government employee with a comfortable life, she is confronted with the mysterious disappearance of her husband. Deciding to find him, she is confrunted with situations which confront a world dominated by corruption, vice, and the desperate silence to wait to pay a ransom. Through all this, Lucia encounters a light and the end of her journey and things begin to change when she meets Adrian (Kuno Becker), a young man, and Felix (Carlos Alvarez Novoa), a veteran with a lot of experience, with whom she shares her adventure. Through this point she remembers Spanish with the significance of friendship and life. English subtitles A three-‐part film: Part 1, "New-‐Colonialism and Violence," is about the history of Argentina; Part 2, "Act for Liberation,'' tells of the struggle for liberation from authoritarianism; and Part 3, "Violence and Liberation,'' deals with the violence of liberation. Directed by Fernando E. Solanas. Spanish w/ English 1968. High Demand. subtitles This unit from La tierra magica addresses the history of Africans in colonial and independence-‐era Latin America, the influence of African traditions in modern Latin American culture (particularly religion), and Afro-‐latin-‐american political culture and intellectual history. Vocabulary definitions, discussion, guide, lesson plan suggestions, advanced research activities, and other supplemental materials. Advanced high school through advanced college Spanish. CRC. 1991. Spanish The Day of the Dead, an ancient cultural tradition, still flourishes in modern-‐day Mexico. This beautiful documentary presents the annual commemoration of the Day of the Dead as it is celebrated on the island of La Picanda. film for the Humanities and the Sciences. www.film.com. 1999. Spanish It's the Day of the Dead in Mexico and Nando is captured by the Nahuala, an evil ancient spirit. Leo, his coward brother, will have to face his Spanish with biggest fears if he wants to save Nando. English subtitles This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a young indigenous woman who was born a princess, sold to merchants, handed over to an invading army and ultimately became the close companion and essential adviser to Hernan Cortes, the famous Spanish conquistador. Nearly 500 years ago, Hernan Cortes defeated Moctezuma's Aztec Empire, which at the time was one of the greatest empires in the world. But many people don't know that one of the reasons for Cortes' success was the help he received from a Nahuatl princess, Malinali, known today as La Malinche. La Malinche is described here as the mother of a new culture, one in which the mixing of races -‐ indigenous and Spanish -‐ created a new world. But to many she symbolizes a great betrayal that led to the death of millions of her fellow indigenous people. Written by Francisco Serrano and illustrated by Pablo Serrano. Includes a map, chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading. English The story of an unconventional, independent nun. Directed by Emilio Gomez Moriel. Starring Maria Felix, Angel Garaza, Jose Cibrian, Delia Magana, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna. 1944. Black and white. Spanish This is an investigation into the capture and death of the famous revolutionary. Che's own diary is the background for scenes of guerrilla life, raids, ambushes, and the final battle for his life. Condor film. 1986. Spanish A young man attempts to disinter and rebury his uncle-‐-‐a move that lands him at odds with official regulations. Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea. Starring Salvador Wood, Tania Alvarado, Silvia Planas, Manuel Spanish w/ English Estanillo. 1966. subtitles A man, wrongly accused of murder, becomes a Robin Hood and wins the love of the people. Directed by Roberto Rodriguez. Starring Pedro Infante, Blanca Esteban Pavon, Manuel R. Ojeda, Silvia Pinal. 1949. Spanish This unit, based on the children's book La mujer que brillaba aun mas que el sol, is an entree into the magic of using stories in Spanish to tech language. A mystical tale of community and values, this story takes place in Oaxaca, Mexico. English, Spanish National Public Radio. ?Viva latino! Series. 1980. English This movie is based on the autobiographical poem by Roberto Parra telling the story of this popular singer, poet, composer, and playwright who fell in love with a prostitute in a bordello at the port of San Antonio, Spanish w/ English Chile. Directed by Andrez Perez Aray. Edl Producciones/LAVA. 1995. subtitles In September 1976, during the first months of military government in Argentina, 7 student leaders were kidnapped, tortured, and murdered due to their protests concerning the student fee increase. The documentary relates this tragedy from the voice of the only survivor, Pablo DÃ-‐az. // En septiembre de 1976, durante los primeros meses del gobierno militar en Argentina, siete lÃ-‐deres estudiantiles de la ciudad de La Plata (Buenos Aires) fueron secuestrados, torturados y asesinados a raÃ-‐z de sus protestas por el aumento de la cuota estudiantil. Sólo Pablo DÃ-‐az sobrevivió a la tragedia. El resto de sus compañeros forman parte de los 238 adolescentes argentinos que fueron secuestrados durante la dictadura y aún siguen desparecidos. El film relata estos sucesos desde la voz de su único superviviente. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish
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La ofrenda
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La Parte del Leon (The lion's share)
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La Patagonia rebelde
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La Paz
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La Raza de Colorado: La Historia
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Within the framework o the Chicana narrator's personal journey, this film reflects on the pre-‐Hispanic roots of the Day of the Dead, then looks at the present-‐day celebration in Oaxaca and its permutations in the United States. Study guide included. Day of the Dead Project. 1989. Seasonal, Oct. Nov. English An ordinary man, with a disastrous marriage, and a routine life, finds money from a robbery and makes the decision to keep it, changing the course of his destiny. A great film directed by Adolfo Aristarian where, beneath the guise of a classic police drama, the film shows the life of a Spanish with country during the military dictatorship. English subtitles This is a contemporary version of a traditional Christmas play. A group of shepherds, led by a teenage girl, must travel through hell to reach the Christ child. With performances by many contemporary Hispanic stars, including Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, and "Father Guido Sarducci." Graphic (though comic) depictions of Hell make this film inappropriate for children under 12 or 13. PBS film (Great Performances series). 1991. Seasonal, Dec. English/ Spanish Based on the novel Los Vengadores de la Patagonia Tragica by Osvaldo Bayer. A classic political film about repression in Patagonia in 1920 where troops are sent to pacify workers striking for better conditions and a better life. Directed by Hector Olivera. Starring Luis Brandoni, Osvaldo Terranova. 1964 Spanish A coup during the summer of 1980 in Bolivia sets off a military crackdown. Thousands of mine workers are arrested, labor and political leaders are killed, churches are attacked. A young Bolivian heart surgeon practicing in the U.S. returns to his native land to find his respected high school mentor one of the dead. He visits his classroom, remembering his vow to the dead man to return to serve his country as a doctor. As curfew falls, he is joined by his former girlfriend, a policially involved journalist. Tina Michelle Datsko. 1994. English Features step by step process of making a traditional Mexican pinata. Spanish w/ filmed entirely on location in Mexico. A fun, festive project for art and Spanish/English Spanish classes. 1991. Bilingual guide included. VHS ONLY. text Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish This three part program presents an overview of the history, current world and culture of the peoples of African descent in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. International film Bureau. Guide included. 1988. In beginner-‐level Spanish. Available ONLY on VHS. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish Jesus Carmona, a juvenile delinquent, gets accepted to the police force, and, in fulfilling his duty defending a bank against robbers, he dies. Some see him as a hero; others, as a traitor. Directed by Roman Chalbaud. Starring Miguel Angel Landa, Claudio Brook, Maria Teresa Acosta, Hilda Vera. 1974. Spanish The harbor of Veracruz, and the harbors of Pánuco and Campeche were the main channels through which African slaves were introduced to Mexico. From there, they were taken to practically all parts of the country to work in mining, cattle raising and other activities. On the shores of Gulf of Mexico, Africans' descendents held positions from mine and plantation workers, to servants and even landowners. As a result, important African settlements developed in this region. The area known as _Costa Chica_ was a region very much isolated until thirty years ago. Today we find in this region clearly differentiated with Afromexican phenotype communities. Most of the black population was taken there by the Spanish to replace indigenous labor, mainly as foremen and cattle hands, while others drove pack animals and arrived to the region to settle. Those escaping slavery found a fitting place on the coast to keep their freedom. _Costa Chica_, one of the regions least known by Mexicans, constitutes one of the most interesting examples of cultural mingling between Western Hemisphere Indians, Africans and Europeans, producing an entire coastal culture on the Pacific Shore. The video emphasizes that Africans were present throughout the country, and works towards a reconciliation with those African roots of Mexican culture that have been forgotten for too long. 2001. La Raza de Colorado, an engaging, two part series, echoes universal themes of perseverance and triumph. La Historia explores the extraordinary history and heritage of Colorado's Latino culture form the 1500s to the 1940s -‐ from the Aztecas and the Spanish Conquistadors to the 1846 US/Mexican War, from the rise of the migrant farm workers to the zoot suits riots...and everything in between. The film features rare film footage and extensive interviews with the people who lived this fascinating history. English This film chronicles the history of the rumba from the plantations of colonial Cuba to nightclubs in the United States. Highlights include footage and discussions of rumba greats such as Rita Montaner, Chano Spanish w/ English Pozo, and even Dizzy Gillespie. LAVA. N.d. subtitles When the Canadian mining company, Ascendant, selects Intag as a prime spot for mining operations in Ecuador, the community begins a long fight to prevent the destruction of their valuable rainforests. The film depicts the conflict between Ascendant and the community leaders about alternative development and ecological preservation in one of the most biodiverse areas in the world.Directed by Jenny Sharman. 2006. English and Spanish Unedited Panamanian television coverage of the capture of dictator Manuel Noriega in early January, 1990. Includes historical retrospectives on Noriega's regime and footage of alleged voodoo or santeria relics found in Noriega's headquarters. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography. Spanish
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La Tierra es Nuestra Esperanza: La Resistencia al Puebla Panama (Our Hope Lies in the Land: Resistance to the Plan Puebla Panama)
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La Tigra (The Tigress)
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People protest the Plan Puebla Panama project to install a major highway through farming and subsistence agriculture territory. The people who live here have been relocated before to accommodate government projects and their livelihoods and lifestyles have been negatively impacted by environmental and geographical changes. They are worried that this new highway project will remove them from the only means of earning a living that they know -‐ farming. The authority's idea of development clashes with that of the people they are supposed to serve. Spanish w/ English Directed by Violeta Chavez and Bertha Rodriguez. 2003. subtitles Jose de la Cuadra's novella comes to life in this story of Francisca, the proprietress of a small farm an only bar in a small jungle outpost. Although she lives in an atmosphere rife with machismo, Francisca maintains control over the village through her sexuality and alliance with a local witch doctor. Her power will only last as long as her younger sister remains a virgin. Enter a travelling salesman intent on wooing and winning said sister, and the stage is set for confrontation in the land of magical realism. Directed by Camilo Luzuriaga. Starring Lissette Cabrera, Spanish w/ English Rossana Iturraide, Veronica Garcia. subtitles When his native town of Sabinas Hidalgo can no longer provide much more than nightly beans and tortillas, Mexican peasant worker Macario finds himself drawn uncontrollably to thoughts of crossing the border to find work and a more dignified life for his wife. When his struggles worsen, he can no longer wait, so Macario and his best friend set out on the dangerous journey north to the United States, guided by faith, determination, and a watchful holy eye. But even divine intervention cannot save Macario from the fate implied in the film's title and tragedy inevitably arrives. Based on an incident from 18th-‐century Cuban history: a pious slave holder decides to improve his soul and instruct his slaves in Christianity by inviting them to participate in a somewhat gluttonous reenactment of last supper. Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea. Starring Nelson Villaga, Spanish w/ English Tito Junio, Silvano Rey. 1976. subtitles Puuc style ruins near Uxmal. Cabinet Collection no. 172. Guide included. English This film calls on activists across the globe to support the indigenous peoples of Chiapas in their struggle for self-‐determination and protection of their natural resources. It shows the interconnectedness between the injustices resulting from economic globalization and environmental degradation, making the necessity of cooperation between solidarity activists and environmentalists evident. Produced by the Native Forest Network Eastern North American Resource Center. www.acerca.solver.net. 1998. English A shy young bride who's frigid on her wedding night is frustrated by her problems so she decides to sample other men while her devoted husband goes slowly insane. Adult audiences only. Directed by Neville D'Almeida. Starring Sonia Braga. 1978. Dubbed in English Frake Instructional Aids. Bilingual materials for the classroom. Includes tape, 7 slides, printed guide with transcript, questions, exercises, and tests. Spanish/ English Lampiao and Maria Bonita kidnap an English geologist and demand ransom. Fighting and betrayal complicate matters on both sides as government troops are sent to quell the uprising. Directed by Paulo Afonso Grisolli. Starring Nelson Xavier, Tania Alves, Jose Dumont. 1982. Portuguese This game, in English and Spanish, lets three students become sailors of the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria as they cross a 15th century ocean. They thrill at safe arrival in the New World with the flags of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. 1990. Aristoplay, Ltd. English/Spanish Land of Opportunity is a character-‐driven documentary that interweaves the stories of a diverse group of people struggling to rebuild post-‐Katrina New Orleans. Juxtaposing different perspectives, from urban planners to immigrant workers (from Brazil) to public housing residents, we see how the story of this city is the story of urban America. Filmed over a period of five years, this is a ground-‐level view of a situation that has been widely discussed but rarely seen with such texture and complexity. English Area Studies textbook containing information on the geography, culture, and economy of Latin America, with specific case studies of Mexico and Peru. Includes glossary. Middle school level. 1971. English Explores the wide variation in geographical and climatic features of the area. Guide included English English speaking Canadians come to grips with the country's language duality. Articles by parents teachers, administrators, researchers, and others. 1984. English/ OR French Syllabus, teaching resources, and pedagogical tools compiled under the auspices of Iowa State University. Materials available in English and Spanish, designed for K-‐12 instruction. 2004. Spanish and English Techniques designed to motivate students to learn other languages and to introduce students to other cultures. 1983. English Reference book that included explanations of language families and their interrelation. Fascinating descriptions with sample text and translations are given for nearly 200 languages. 1986. English A man who has led a life of vice makes a supreme sacrifice to help his younger brother, finds the love of a young girl, and then searches for his mother who has lost everyone she loved. Directed by Emilio Fernandez. Starring Pedro Infante, Rosaura Revueltas, Rocio Sagaon, Tito Junco. 1950. Spanish Moving documentary that merges the personal and political stories of the desaparecidos of Argentina. Discusses the families' perceptions of why their relatives were disappeared, and documents both the activities of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo and the response of the Spanish w/ English government. Produced by Susana Munoz and Lourdes Portillo. ca. 1985. narration and Narrated in English, interviews in Spanish with English subtitles. subtitles
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The border-‐town of Laredo, Texas hosts a celebration unlike any other. For 116 years, this Mexican American community has dedicated the month of February to honoring a man who never set foot in Laredo: George Washington. The highlight is a Colonial Ball in which mostly Mexican American debutantes are dressed as colonial heroines and presented as guests of Martha Washington. _Las Marthas_ follows two of the girls -‐ Laura Garza Hovel and Rosario Reyes -‐ as they prepare for this extraordinary rite of passage. The film unveils layers of tradition, as questions arise regarding the nature of borders, biculturalism, and the performance of identity.
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Las tortugas marinas y Cabo Pulmo (The sea turtle and Cabo Pulmo)
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Las Voces de las Mujeres de Xelaju
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Latin America
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Latin America Latin America
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Latin America and Japan: Crossing Borders and Making Connections
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Latin America and the Caribbean Lands and Peoples
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Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic and Regional Survey
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Contains either a feature length version (69 minutes) or a television length version (52 minutes). English En el Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo, ubicado en la parte meridional de BCS, se encuantra el unico arrecife de coral duro del Mar de Cortes. Ahi llegan a anidar, comer y habitar 5 de las 7 especies de tortugas marinas que existen en el mundo. Sus habitantes cambiaron sus costumbres alimenticias e implementaron practicas de ecoturismo para el cuidado y conservacion del Parque y en especial de las tortugas marinas. Esta es la historia de una comunidad de ex pescadores que nos ensenan sus practicas para la conservacion de este santuario y en especifico de la Spanish w/ English tortuga marina, animal en peligro de extincion. 2005 subtitles Women's voices are infrequently heard in the male-‐dominated Spanish speaking world. Yet these women have much to share regarding their values and choices. Tess Lane filmed hours of video in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, during June of 2003 to create this edited collection of twenty 4 -‐ 20 minute interviews. The Maya and mestiza women who took part range in age from 10 to 78 years and have a wide variety of both educational and life experiences. Their professions include social worker, housewife, teacher, maid, and retail salesperson. Students of Intermediate to Advanced Spanish improve listening comprehension while they learn about Guatemalan culture by watching the interviews. Spanish This documentary examines the reasons behind the economic crisis Cuba suffered in the early 1990s and the subsequent mass exodus of Cubans to the United States. The program, narrated by Jose de Cordoba of the Wall Street Journal, aired nationally on PBS in November 1994 and on Swedish and Spanish television stations in 1995. English Discusses regional, cultural, and historical diversities of Latin America. Also discusses poverty and progress and the indigenous future. Includes teacher's guide. Educational film Designs, Inc. 1988. English Danice J. Mugan. Cambridge. An illustrated book. An excellent compact history of Latin America. 1980. English From Western Man and the Modern World series. Provides background to the current turmoil that tears the continent apart: factional regimes, organized systems of violence of both the left and the right, nationalism and racial prejudice, conflict between authoritarianism and democracy, and the painful contrast of affluence and poverty. Random House Media. 1979. English A collection of units on various comparisons between Latin America and Japan compiled by the Social Science Education Consortium and Education for Global Involvement, Inc. The activities and lessons are written for a middle and upper grade audience. Charlotte C. Anderson and Marcel Lewinski. 2000. English This book was primarily written as a geography of Latin America and the Caribbean, but is also intended to serve as an interdisciplinary introduction to the region. Full color maps are some of the many illustrations. David L. Clawson. Brown and Benchmark Publishers, 1997. English This is the third edition of essays on the physical environments, historical geography, transportation, population, agriculture, urban places, and industries in Latin America. It includes an introductory chapter on Latin American issues, an overview of the climate and vegation regions, and an expanded section on Latin American in the world scene. Blouet & Blouet editors. 1997. English By John Johnson, University of Texas Press. Visual record of U.S. attitudes towards Latin America through political cartoons from the 1860's to the present. Illustrated. 1980. English This packet, which includes an instructional guide and film, explores the changing face of Latin America. Sample lesson topics include: politics, economic development, the environment, human rights, and U.S. interests in Latin America. Southern Center for International Studies. 1995. English Grades 9-‐12, college. Paul Griffin, et al. 1978. English An atlas of reproducible pages concerning history, politics, demography, geography, etc., of every Latin American country. 1986. English Set of over 150 maps, tables, and graphs covering topical concerns for 20 Latin American countries. English Features works of this important Cuban modernist painter and collage artist. Cabinet Collection No. 174. Guide included. English Contains introductory units on Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Venezuela, Peru, brazil, and Argentina. Edited by Virginia G. Gibbs, 1985. English Cabinet Collection No. 180. Guide included. English Mimeograph sheets of geography, history, culture and society, economy, government, U.S. and Latin America. English Cabinet Collection No. 14. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 146-‐147. Guides included. English 69 bilingual cards. Used to stimulate cultural awareness in a sensitive manner. Grades 7-‐12. Teacher's guide. English Cabinet Collection No. 139. Guide included English By Philip Evanson. The Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. An overview of Latin American history, stressing "Modern Times" and the "Crisis of the 1980's." 1984. English
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Latin America: Works by Ten Internationally Known Artists Latin America: Works by Ten LA Engravers
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Latin American Art and Music
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Latin American Content with a Global Perspective
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Latin American Cultural Studies
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Latin American Culture Latin American Curriculum Studies Development Project
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Latin American Education
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Latin American Folk Art
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Latin American Folktales
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Latin American History
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Latin American History: A Teaching Atlas Latin American Revolutionary Poetry
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Latin American Visual Art Today
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Including works by Edgar Negret, Amelia Pelaez and Rufino Tamayo. Cabinet Collection No. 71. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 140. Guide included. English Emphasizes the use of music and art in intercultural education. Focuses on creative expression as illustrative of Latin American values, ideals, and lifestyles. Chapters cover dance, music architecture, the visual arts, and how to use these subjects to introduce more traditional areas of study such as history or sociology. 1989. English List of recommendations and guidelines for evaluating teaching materials on Latin America. Produced by the Stanford Program on International and Cross-‐Cultural Education (SPICE). 1986. English Edward Glab, Jr., ed. Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Texas. 1981. English J. Doyle Casteel, Desta Horner, Louise S. Rothman, Felicity M. Trueblood. Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida. Grades 7-‐12. 1981 reprint. English Latin American Center, University of Los Angeles. 1975. English Editor Nancy J. Nystrom. Compilations of articles on the current state of education in Latin America. 1985. English A set of 25 color slides presenting different forms of Latin American folk art, from textiles to the plastic arts and a variety of types of painting, dating back to the 1920s. Includes an essay in English on traditions in folk art along with descriptions and information about each slide. English An annotated bibliography of Latin American folktales, divided into grades K-‐5 and 6-‐9. n.d. English Selected reading lists and course outlines from American colleges and universities. 1988. English A teaching guide which uses maps to illustrate events and changes. Maps of the geography, Iberian background, Amerindian background, discovery and conquest, governments, trade, boundary disputes, occupations, economy, etc. College level. 1983. English New, revolutionary poetry from Cuba, Puerto Rico, etc. Spanish A unit for teachers which includes background information, objectives, five lessons, activities. 46 page guide included. English Includes paintings by Raqeul Forner, Asilia Guillen, and Raquel Lazaro, Sculpture by Joyce, and etchings by Ruth Bess. Cabinet Collection Nos. 175-‐176. Guide included. English
Latin and African Americans: Friends or Foes?
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Latin Playground English and Spanish Activity Kit
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Hispanics and African-‐Americans from politicians to poets to everyday people speak candidly about the tensions between their communities. In Los Angeles, Mexican-‐Americans resent the African-‐American perception of them as mostly illegal immigrants who are taking their jobs. In Miami, the division between blacks and Hispanics leaves Cubans feeling culturally isolated. In New York, Puerto Ricans and blacks speak frankly about competition for educational and financial resources. Poet Maya Angelou, political activist Al Sharpton, Congressman Herman Badillo, actress Philicia Rashad, and others suggest solutions that emphasize cultural understanding. Hosted by actor Hector Elizondo. (color) English Latin Playground English and Spanish activity kit for children, families and schools. Travel through 8 Latin American countries with fun music and activities for children. The unit includes a CD with songs from 8 Latin American countries, sing-‐a-‐long lyrics and translations, more than 50 hands-‐on, activities, reproducible pages, cut, color and paste artwork, and a child's passport journal. Produced by Putumayo. English and Spanish Latino Americans is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have for the past 500 plus years helped shape what is today the United States and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. The series chronicles Latinos in the United States from the 1500s to the present day. It is a story of people, politics, and culture, intersecting with much that is central to the history of the United States while also going to places where standard US histories do not tend to tread. Latino Americans relies on historical accounts and personal experiences to vividly tell the stories of early settlement, conquest, and immigration; of tradition and reinvention; and of anguish and celebration, from the millions of people who come to the U.S. from Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, and countries in Central and South America. Latino Americans is driven by the human dramas of individuals' struggles and triumphs, successes and disappointments, featuring interviews with lose to 100 Latinos from the worlds of politics, business, military, academia, literature, and pop culture, as well as deeply personal portraits of Latinos who lived through key chapters in American history. Latino Americans is the story of the gradual construction of a new American identity that connects and empowers millions of people today. English
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Latino Americans chronicles the rich and varied history of Latinos, who have helped shape our nation and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority in the United States. This companion to the landmark PBS miniseries vividly and candidly tells how the story of Latino Americans is the story of our country. Author and acclaimed journalist Ray Suarez explores the lives of Latino American men and women over a 500 year span, encompassing an epic range of experiences from the early European settlements to Manifest Destiny; the Wild West to the Cold War; the Great Depression to globalization; and the Spanish American War to the civil rights movement. Latino Americans shares the personal struggles and successes of immigrants, poets, soldiers, and many others -‐ individuals who have made an impact on history, as well as those whose extraordinary lives shed light on the times in which they lived, and the legacy of this incredible American people. English
Latino Americans: The 500 Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation
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Learn a New Language
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This film explores two different groups of Latino artists struggling to be recognized in the US. These two groups include: the Puerto Rican poets who perform at the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, and the founding members of Asco, a group of performing artists in East Los Angeles. film for the Humanities. 1995. English A resource book for family education. In English and Spanish. Describes latino family life in the US, family issues, health promotion, community needs, and institutional change. 1983. English Booklet briefly describing major Smithsonian Institute programs related to Hispanic and Latin American issues and resources. n.d. Spanish/ English National Public Radio. ?Viva latino! Series. 1980. LATTIce is an organization of American educators and international graduate students that meets to discuss and learn about other people and countries to gain knowledge, go beyond stereotypes, and make a difference in the world. Laviche takes the problems afflicting Haitians in Haiti and juxtaposes them with the multitudes of Haitians detained in Florida immigration jails, thus linking the struggles of all Haitians and showing the role the US government plays in aggravating their circumstances. The documentary was shot on location in Haiti. It is highly informative documentary about the current plight of Haitians trying to survive in a severely poverty stricken country. A guide to self-‐teaching a language through linguistic analysis of the speech of native speakers. 1988. An attractive, middle-‐aged woman, who 10 years earlier left her teenage son and Cuba for Miami, returns to a world she cannot accept or forget. Directed by Jesus Diaz. Starring Lourdes Casal, Carlos Muniz, Veronica Lynn. 1985.
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Let's Play Games in Spanish. Volume One
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Let's Play Games in Spanish. Volume Two
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Leyendas infantiles ecuatorianas
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Licao de amor
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Life + Debt
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Life in Contemporary Cuba
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Life is a Dream
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Lejos de la Isla (Far from the Island) is a Cuban-‐American documentary that examines the drama of the Cuban diaspora over the past half century. It traces the often painful processes of exile and emigration from the first waves of exile in 1959-‐1962 through the present, including the exodus of 14,000 unaccompanied children to the United States under the auspices of the Pedro Pan Program, the Freedom Fights, the chaotic Mariel Boatlift of 1980, the Balsero (Rafter) crises and the US visa lottery program. Six Cuban men and women share their personal stories of being forced to leave Cuba during different periods, for different reasons and in different modes of transportation. Whether leaving the island on board a Miami bound airplane in 1962 or on-‐board an overcrowded vessel off the Mariel Port or on a un-‐seaworthy raft, their stories share the common themes of desperation and hope, and a perpetual love for the homeland they left behind. Three authors and scholars add to the narrative through their expertise on Cuban history and society. Spanish and English 90 minutes Presents games as a vehicle for teaching basic Spanish conversation to young students. Recommended for K-‐8. 1985. English 146 pp. Includes a series of games to help intermediate and advanced students communicate clearly and fluently in Spanish. 1985. English 116 pp. Vol. 1, 20 Children's books from Ecuador dealing with pre-‐Colombian legends. pp./Vol. 2, 1981. English 24 pp. Based on the novel "Amar, verbo intransitivo'' by Mario Andrade. The governess was hired to teach German and the piano to the son of a Sao Paulo magnate. However, there are other lessons she gives him-‐-‐on life and love. Directed by Eduardo Escorel. Starring Lilian Lemmertz, Rogerio Foes, Irene Ravanche. 1975. Portuguese 81 min. With twenty-‐five years of "help" from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank intended to bring Third World nations such as Jamaica into the fold of free market economies, these "restructuring" policies have crippled Jamaica's efforts toward self-‐reliant development while enriching the lenders. This scathing film is an unapologetic look at the "new world order" from the point of view of Jamaican workers and farmers, as well as government and policy officials. Featuring a dynamic reggae soundtrack and a searing voice over based on text by Jamaica Kincaid, as well as interviews with former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley, Deputy Director of the IMF Stanley Fisher and President of Haiti Jean-‐Bertrand Aristide, Life and Debt portrays the relationship between Jamaican poverty and the practices of the World Bank while driving home the devastating consequences of globalization. Directed by Stephanie Black, USA, 2001, film. English 86 mins. Discusses Cuban history, political relations, and contemporary life under the revolutionary government. 20-‐page guide includes discussion topics, suggested classroom activities, and bibliography. 1990. CRC slide series; also available for purchase. English 32 slides A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture, and semiotics merge and explode in this loose adaptation of Calderon de La Barca's play Life is a Dream. Directed by Raul Ruiz. Starring Sylavin Thirolle, Roch Leibovici, Benedicte Sire. English 100 min.
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"Life of the River -‐ The Futaleufu" goes south of south with travel writer Rick Montgomery to do a story about a remote and raging river in southern Chile known as "the greatest whitewater on earth" the great Futaleufu. While getting up close and personal with some of the finest class V rapids on the globe, Rick finds out about the plans for a dam on the river. Through conversations with the local people of Futaleufu, Rick learns about the real threat of a dam, the promise of eco-‐tourism and the preparations for the upcoming battle. Produced by BoonDocs with Equilibrio Producciones, S.A., "Life of the River -‐ The Futaleufu" strives to English and Spanish bridge the gap between entertainment and environmental content. 2001 w/ English subtitles 54 min
Life of the River: The Futaleuf?
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Lighting the Ancient Past: Exploration of Maya Caves
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Limite
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Lines of Blood
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Link With Mexico
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Listening in Portuguese: Poetry
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Listening in Portuguese: Prose Literatura de la Ilustracion Literatura de la independencia Literatura fantastica y realismo maravilloso Literatura precolombina
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Little Prince's Rap Against the Wicked Souls
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Living in a Global Age: A Simulation Activity
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Living in Latin America
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Living Language Spanish
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Living Voices Lo espiritual en el arte
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Lo Mejor Del Chapulin Colorado Vol. 1 (The Best of El Chapulin Colorado)
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Lo Mejor Del Chapulin Colorado Vol. 2 (The Best of El Chapulin Colorado)
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Lo Mejor del Chavo del 8 Vol. 1
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Lo Mejor del Chavo del 8 Vol. 2
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LoneStar
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Looking for Chano Pozo
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Los alzados
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Los animales: Musica infantil mexicana
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Los artistas hablan
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Uses elaborate Maya Cave paintings to introduce and illustrate Maya history and culture to younger students. Middle school and high school. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1987. English Represents the cosmic tragedy-‐-‐people facing the infinite. Three people are shipwrecked, two women and a man, and they are afloat in a boat in the ocean. Each has a story to tell, before the storm hits. Directed by Mario Peixoto. Starring Olga Breno, Taciana Rei, Raul Schonoor. D.G. Pedrera. 1930. Portuguese Examines the toll the present drug war is taking on Colombia and looks into the controversial view that one way to reduce cocaine production is to legalize it. Produced and directed by Brian Moser and Julia Ware. filmakers Library. 1991. English This magazine length book covers the meetings of President Ernesto Zedillo, Bill Clinton, and their foreign affairs ministers. SRE May-‐June 2000. English (Brazilian) Audio Forum. Audio cassette of some of the best works of contemporary Brazilian poets. Portuguese Text by Pablo Neruda. Concerns the events that befell a Chilean group that sailed north to take part in the California Gold Rush. film for the Humanities. 1988. Portuguese Extensive text and bibliography by Hugo Rodriguez Alcala. Bookform. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography by Walter D. Mignolo. Bookform. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography by Dolores Marti de Cid. Bookform Spanish Delving into the lives of two real characters, this documentary captures the challenges of inner-‐city life in modern Recife. Helinho, a 21-‐year old vigilante accused of killing 65 people and Garnize, a 26-‐year old community leader and member of a rap group, use different weapons to Portuguese address urban struggles. w/English subtitles Three groups attempt to assemble working flashlights in this simulation of international trade and communication. The interaction typifies the cooperation and conflict among the energy-‐rich, technology-‐rich, developed and developing countries of today. Produced by the Stanford Program on International and Cross-‐Cultural Education (SPICE). Grades 5-‐ 12. Requires three working flashlights. English Raymond L. Gorden. A guide for increasing the quality of routine interpersonal relations centering around home life in Latin America. 1981. English Basic program designed for travelers. Helps with five particular situations: airport, hotel, street, restaurant, and department store. Crown film. 1984. English/ Spanish "Living Voices" is an audio series featuring profiles of Native Americans and Native Hawaiians today. People of many ages, traditions and perspectives tell their own stories, reflecting the wide range of contemporary Native experience in Canada, Mexico, Panama and the US. "Living Voices" consists of 40 profiles in English. English No. 40 of the periodical Artesania y folklore de Venezuela.1982. Spanish Relive the cult phenomenon of El Chalupin Colorado, Mexico's most beloved and widely known superhero for over 30 years. Begun in 1975, the El Chapulin Colorado television show, starring Roberto Bolanos (Chavo Del 8), aired over 200 episodes and became one of the most successful shows in Mexican history. Still airing in reruns in over 10 countries including Mexico, Angola, and the U.S., El Chapulin Colorado remains famous for his honesty and good morals and values. Spanish Faster than a turtle! Stronger than a mouse! More noble than lettuce! It's El Chapulin Colorado, Mexico's most beloved and widely known superhero for over 30 years. This second volume of Lo Mejor Del Chapulin Colorado features some of the best sketches from the popular Spanish-‐language television show starring Roberto Bolanos (Chavo Del 8). Spanish For over three generations, El Chavo del 8 has charmed Spanish-‐speaking audiences the world over with its wildly zany appeal. A Mexican television landmark still on syndication to this very day, the series is a winning formula of slapstick comedy and social commentary that is reminiscent of The Little Rascals. El Chavo is an eight-‐year-‐old (played by a full-‐grown adult male) who practically lives inside a barrel in the courtyard of a community filled with loony but memorable characters. This first volume of THE BEST OF EL CHAVO DEL 8 compiles some of the series' best loved moments from its 30-‐year history. Spanish This second volume of the Best of Chavo del 8 compiles some of the Mexican television comedy series' best loved moments from its 30-‐year history, including "Billetes de Loteria," "Clases de Box," "La Casita del Chavo," "La Torta," "La Pelea de Don Ramon," and "Clases de Guitarra." Spanish John Sayles' LoneStar begins as a riveting whodunit about the unsolved murder or a corrupt lawman and then, an intriguing saga of clashing cultures and dirty dealings in a Texas border town. Chris Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, Kris Kristofferson, Elizabeth Pena, Joe Morton, Frances McDormand. 1995. English A look at the life and work of the 1930's musical genius Chano Pozo who is credited with introducing Latin rhythms and instruments into Jazz. Although he was murdered young, his music lives on in Cuba and the Spanish w/ English United States. LAVA. 1987. subtitles (Music in the daily life of Icod el Alto). This album is a compilation of various artistes from the Canary Islands singing traditional folk songs. Spanish This program, a review of juvenile music from 1850-‐1950, pairs traditional songs with digital animation. Paul Leduc y filmmusica. 1995. Spanish Interviews with 5 prominent artistes: Raquel Forner, Enrique Grau, Alejandro Obregon, Ramirez-‐Villamizar and Fernando de Szyszlo. Organization of American States. Ca. 1979. Spanish
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Los Cartoneros
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Los Colores de Rufino
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Los de abajo
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Los hijos de Sanchez
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Los mojados
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Los muchachos de antes no usaban gominas
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Los Munequitos de Matanzas Live: Homenaje a los Ancestros
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Los murales del Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Los Nadies (The Nobodies)
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Los ninos abandonados
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Los Olmecas
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Los olvidados
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Los pajaros tirandole a las escopetas
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Los Presagios De Moctezuma Los primeros modernistas
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Los sobrevivientes
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Juanchi, a 21-‐year-‐old from a small town outside Buenos Aires, supports himself and his family by digging through trash. Six days a week, he roams the street of the Argentine capital in search of cardboard and other recyclables, hoping to sell his findings to a recycling depository. Like thousands of Argentines, he is "un cartonero", a cardboard collection. "Cartoneros" comprise part of the country's booming informal economy, which swelled drastically following the 2001 economic collapse of the country. Now, as the government scrambles to repay foreign debt and find solid footing in an ever globalized economy, the cardboard collectors' presence in the Argentine discourse continues to emerge. Will the benefits of free trade trickle down to people like Juanchi? How does Argentina's partnership with the IMF and the World Bank play into their struggle for daily survival? LOS CARTONEROS explores the relationship of globalization, poverty, and how they affect the lives of those living Spanish with through them. English subtitles In _Los colores de Rufino_ the work of Tamayo is converted into a vehicle to learn colors and viceversa: the theme of colors is the perfect excuse to introduce the art world. Rufino, a nice chameleon that gives life to this happy film, guides a small, colorful, tour through the Mexican art world. At the same time, each color serves to introduce new vocabulary. With red, we learn about flowers, with green, we learn about plants, yellow serves to learn about fruites, purple, shapes, and blue, fish. Beethoven's music completes the film! Spanish Based on the novel by Mariano Azuela, this is the most violent, passionate, and brutal chronicle of the Mexican Revolution. Graphic violence; for mature audiences only. Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografia. 1977. Spanish From the novel by Oscar Lewis. The true story of the struggle of a father to keep his family together and of the aspirations of his family in the midst of poverty, hostility, and lack of hope. Directed by Hall Barlett. Starring Anthony Quinn, Dolores del Rio, Lupita Ferrer. 1978. Spanish Follows the dramatic adventures of a courageous, unknown immigrant, the only witness of a massacre of illegal Mexican aliens along the border. He ends up becoming an undercover agent to fight a powerful net of smugglers. Directed by Alejandro Galindo. Starring Jorge Rivero, Narciso Busquets, Maria Fernanda. 1977. AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS A drama from early 20th century Argentina about the ever-‐present standards set by society and the quest for love and fulfillment. Alberto has to decide whether to marry for love or for convenience; he regrets the decision he makes. Directed by Enrique Carreras. Starring Rodolfo Beban, Susana Campos.
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Folklore and tradition are the winning cards for talent of Los Munequitos de Matanzas, a Cuban group that has been playing for over 50 years and enjoying all-‐around popularity and recognition. This is their artistic Spanish, English, offering to their ancestors, 'the spirits invoked with bells and drums.' French This film explores the creation of the extraordinary murals found in the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Excellent documentation of the various murals by: Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Tamayo and other artists who have contributed to the Palacio. Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes. 1997. Spanish This documentary seeks to highlight the plight of street children in Buenos Aires. The children film parts of the documentary themselves and talk about their reasons for leaving home, their struggles, and eventually reveal their emotions about their experiences. The documentary develops the life of a group of children living on the street. It reflects diverse individual and group stories revealing the codes that exist between them. One camera was used by the children and the other by Spanish w/ English the directors. Directed by Ramiro Garcia & Sheila Perez Gimenez. 2005. subtitles A classically realistic film made in the streets of a small Colombian city with a cast of abandoned children. Directed by Danny Lyons. Bleak Spanish w/ English Beauty film. 1975. subtitles The Gulf coast of Mexico gave rise to one of the most significant pre-‐ Columbian civilizations, that of the Olmecs. This program looks at the highly developed Olmec culture, many examples of whose architecture and massive monolithic sculptures still stand today. film for the Humanities. 1983. Spanish Set in Mexico it is the story of some young abandoned children who live in the streets and rob or even commit murder in order to survive in a violent society. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Starring Miguel Inclan, Estela Spanish w/ English Inda, Alfonso Mejia, Roberto Cobo. 1950. subtitles Two young lovers decide to introduce their families to one another. She lives with her father and he lives with his mother. At first there is a slight confrontation along generational lines with the children against the parents, but when the parents start up their own romance, the confrontation splits along gender lines. Directed by Rolando Diaz. Starring Rolando Diaz, Miriam Lezcano. 1984. Spanish Los Presagios de Moctezuma (Mexico-‐Venezuela 1995-‐1998) is a mostly visual documentray exploring the photography and art of Paolo Gasparini, a contemporary Venezuelan artist. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish Depicts the story of an upper-‐class Cuban family that isolates itself from the Cuban Revolution after 1959, not expecting it to last long. The family refuses to change, and moves from stagnation to eventual self-‐ destruction and cannibalism. Based on a fictional text by Benitez Rojo. Spanish w/ English Directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea. ICAIC/LAVA. 1979. subtitles
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Los Trabajadores/The Workers
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Los tres Garcia
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Lost King of the Maya and Maya Lords of the Jungle
Film
Lost Kingdoms of the Maya
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Lost Worlds: Palenque
film
Loteria Colimense
game
Love Strange Love
film
Love Women and Flowers
film
Lowriders
cass
Lucha Garifuna (Garifunas Holding Ground)
film
Lucia Luis Hernandez Cruz
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Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino
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Luz Silenciosa (Silent Light)
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Lyra Lezama
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Directed by Heather Courtney. “We build the buildings, we do the hardest jobs, and still they don’t want us”. These are the words of Juan Ignacio Gutierrez, a Nicaraguan profiled in the film Los Trabajadores/The Workers, winner of the International Documentary Association David Wolper Award. Los Trabajadores tells the story of immigrant day laborers, placing their struggles and contributions in the context of the economic development of Austin, Texas. Through the stories of Juan from Nicaragua and Ramon from Mexico, and through the controversy surrounding the relocation of a day labor site from downtown to a residential neighborhood, the film examines the misconceptions and contradictions inherent in America’s dependence on and discrimination against immigrant labor. As Juan says, “they say Austin is growing, but English and Spanish thanks to whom?” 2003. w/ English subtitles 48 min. Three roughnecks, who live with their saintly grandmother, give the pueblo headaches, fall in love with the same woman and have to resolve their rivalry. A Mexican comedy directed by Ismael Rodriguez. Starring Pedro Infante, Marga Lopez, Abel Salazar, Victor M. Mendoza, Sara Garcia. 1949. Black and white. Spanish 90 min. In an ancient Maya arena, enemies of the notorious King Yax K'uk Mo and his successors square off in a ball game that appears much like modern soccer. For 400 years, the dynasty of Blood Lords presided over the Maya city of Copan, conducting hallucinogenic vision quests, ritual warfare and human sacrifice. Generations of scholars have dismissed the story of the first Blood Lord, Yax K'uk Mo, as myth. But today, deep in the lush Honduran rain forest, NOVA follows a team of archaeologists and historians piecing together a more complete look at the fascinating rise and fall of Copan, hailed as 'the Athens of Central America.' Will new discoveries transform the legend into reality? Can they reveal why the successes of the Copan dynasty ultimately led to its downfall? Maya Lords of the Jungle discusses the Maya collapse. The collapse of the Maya civilization is shrouded in mystery, but perhaps an answer can be found with this exploration into its rise out of Central American's rain forests more than 2000 years ago. Follow archaeologists as they begin to decipher the complex Mayan hieroglyphic language, explore their ancient and sophisticated culture, and analyze Maya trade and agriculture. (2 DVDs) English 112 minutes This documentary shows ruins of ancient Maya cities, recreates rituals, and interviews surviving descendants of the Maya. National Geographic. 1993. English 60 min. Venture to Palenque a great Mayan city deep in the Mexican jungle abandoned for over a thousand years. Mysterious tombs, palaces, and temples covered by creepers have remained hidden from the world for centuries. But how was this gigantic metropolis built and what purpose did the temples and palaces serve? English 50 minutes This is a mini bingo-‐type game produced by the History Museum in Colima. Each card shows items from the museum with their Spanish names below. Spanish 6 cards A sensual and erotic story of a young boy sent back to live with his mother in a luxurious brothel set against a backdrop of political intrigue and unrest. Directed by Walter Hugo Khouri. Starring Vera Fisher, Xuxa Meneghel. 1982. Adult audiences only. Dubbed in English 120 min. Sixty thousand women are employed in Colombia's floral industry. But the pesticides and fungicides used in the nation's third-‐largest industry have major health and environmental repercussions on the land and the workers. This documentary probes these hazards. Women Make Movies. 1988. English 58 min. Pacifica Radio Archive. Richard Gonzalez from KFFA produced this documentary on the history and practice of lowriding, which has a special place in Chicano culture. English 36 min. This film was co-‐produced by a group which is part of the Afro-‐ Indigenous community in Honduras, the Garifuna Emergency Committee of Honduras (Comite de Emergencia Garifuna de Honduras). We Garifuna are descendants of Indigenous Arawaks and Caribs, and Africans, and we maintain our unique culture, in addition to protecting the natural resources, living in harmony with the sea and the land. In this film, the communities themselves explain our struggles to protect our ancestral lands and environment against multiple threats, like the usurpation of land by large land-‐owners by violent means, cattle ranchers who pollute our water supplies with an illegal highway. In spite of the indifference of the government and the risk we face one of the colleagues who is seen in the film has since been brutally assassinated, we continue to struggle. As Spanish w/ English we say in Garifuna, "Wabaruagon!", or we go together forward. 2002 subtitles An exceptionally good film showing the lives of three Cuban women from three different eras-‐-‐an aristocratic spinster from 1895, a bourgeois girl from 1933, and a young peasant woman of the 1960's. Directed by Humberto Solas. Starring Raquel Revuelta, Eslinda Nunez, Eduardo Spanish w/ English Moure, Ramon Brito. 1968. subtitles Abstract expressionist painter and printmaker. Guide included. English Valdez is the celebrated founder of the Teatro Campesino, the West-‐ Coast theatrical group which has given voice to the struggles of Chicano farm workers. In this program, he describes how he overcame the handicaps of his own childhood as a migrant fruit-‐picker to become a playwright and director. He explains how his plays retrace the experiences of Chicano families. film for the Humanities. 1991. English Johan and his family are Mennonites living in Northern Mexico. Against High German with the laws of God and men, Johan loves another women. 2008. Spanish Subittles Lyra Lezama lives in an environment under constant threat of war. When she wins the greencard lottery to the United States she must decide whether she enjoys life in her beautiful Cuba too much to move to the Spanish w/ English U.S. Directed by Clayton Haskell. 2005. subtitles
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Macario
Machito: A Latin Jazz Legacy Machu Picchu and the Sacred Plaza
machuca Macumba: World of the Spirits
Macunaima
Madame Sata
Madamn Ti Zo (Mrs. Littlebones)
Madeinusa
Maestra
Maestra: Teacher Guide
Mafalda: La Pelicula
Major Leagues? (Grandes Ligas)
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A fable about a peasant who despairs at his inability to feed his family. He encounters the figure of Death, who offers to give him the gift of healing. Macario gains fame and fortune from his new gift, but then finds himself confronted by the local Inquisition. Black and white. Connoisseur film Collection. 1989. Guide included which provides detailed lesson Spanish w/ English film plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. subtitles In a career that spanned 50 years, Cuban band leader Frank ''Machito'' Grillo embodied Latin Jazz, influencing several generations of musicians and contributing to a cultural explosion on the international music scene. This film weaves together vintage clips and recordings, Hollywood production numbers, and one-‐of-‐a-‐king street performances from 1920's Cuba to contemporary New York, including shows at spots such as the film Cotton Club. Icarus film. 1987. English slide Cabinet Collection Nos. 102-‐103. 2 Guides included. English Set in Chile, 1973, this is an astonishingly intimate and painful coming-‐of-‐ age story about a pair of 12-‐year-‐old boys from opposite extremes of society who form an unlikely friendship during the last days of President Allende and the first days of Pinochet. The potent events are accompanied by a searingly beautiful soundtrack with heart-‐stopping beats that propel the drama of the story. Directed by Andrés Wood. Spanish with film 2004. English subtitles Explores the religion of Macumba in Brazil-‐-‐a combination of African film religion and Catholicism. National Geographic. N.d. English A biting socio-‐moral comedy with grotesque humor. It caricatures the ridiculous in the human comedy. Shows the absurdity of racism, the condition of the Indians, and the way in which the different social classes devour each other. Based on the book by Mario de Andrade. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. Starring Milton Goncalves, Dina Sfat, Rodolfo film Arena. 1969. Adult audiences only. Portuguese The underbelly of 1930's Rio de Janeiro comes alive in this portrait of Joao Francisco dos Santos, the infamous Brazilian drag queen and criminal who was as gifted with a knife as he was with a microphone. A snapshot of Joao's early life, Madame Sata follows the performer from his rough childhood on Rio's mean streets up through his imprisonment prior to becoming a star. Stars Lazaro Ramos. Directed by Karim Ainouz, Portuguese with film Brazil, 2002. film. English subtitles This is a documentary portrait of a dynamic peasant healer from Jacmel, Haiti. This film tells the story of an extraordinary Haitian elder who runs the equivalent of a rural health clinic from her modest thatched roof hut situated near the Jacmel River. While taking care of numerous relatives and neighbors who depend upon her, Mrs. LittleBones or Mother Bones, as friends know her, simultaneously works as a mid-‐wife and leaf doctor for an endless stream of men, women and children who find their way to her yeard seeking relief from their maladies. As she says in the film, "They call me Never Tired" her energy seems ceaseless. Moving through one delivery or treatment after another, her days and often nights of work are intimately observed in this unique look at one, of Haiti's many, wise elders. Humorous, mysterious, and insightful the film offers a rare glimpse into traditional life of Haitian peasants. A reality where faith in the spirit world is central to resolving problems and where access to modern medicine is extremely limited. Entirely in Haitian Creole and filmed in a pure cinema verite fashion over the course of many months along Haiti's southern coast, Madanm Ti Zo is the second of a six part Haitian Creole w/ film series of film about Haiti's elders and traditions. 2004 English subtitles Madeinusa is a sweet-‐faced 14-‐year-‐old girl who lives in a dirt-‐floor house and dreams of the world beyond the village. It is the custom of her town that from Good Friday at three in the afternoon through Easter Sunday, sin does not exist. On the eve of this time of small-‐town debauchery, Salvador, a young geologist from Lima, accidentally comes to town. The town greats him with curiosity and ire, then imprisons him out of fear that he will interfere with the festivities. But Madeinusa, ever curious about things from the big city, is drawn to him, and her fate begins to turn in unexpected ways. Directed by Claudia Llosa. 2006. Also includes 'Fallen Art', a short fim (5 min) directed by Tomek Baginski. An old, forgotten military base somewhere in the Pacific. Far away from civilization, army officers nurture their insanities. A general creates his art in an un-‐heard of manner. Offical selection of the Sundance film Spanish w/ English film Festival and winner of the BAFTA award for best animated short. subtitles In 1961 over 250,000 Cubans joined their country's National Literacy Campaign and taught 707,000 other Cubans to read and write. Almost half of these volunteer teachers were under 18. More than half were women. Narrated by Alice Walker, Maestra (Spanish for teacher) explores the experiences of eight women who, as young girls, helped eradicate Cuban illiteracy within one year. Interweaving recent interviews, archival footage, and Campaign photos, this lively documentary includes one of the first Cubans of her generation to call herself a feminist and one of the first openly proud members of Cuba's LGBT community. With wit and spirit all recall negotiating for autonomy Spanish with film and independence in a culture still bound by patriarchal structures. English subtitles Vanderbilt University's Center for Latin American Studies guide to the film _Maestra_. Also available at the Maestra website here: Curriculum http://goo.gl/ABE31y. English "Don't Miss this Latino Classic". An amusing film, in which we will enjoy more scatterbrained adventures. A critical vision of the world of the Spanish w/ English film adults subtitles Members of the Cuban National women's baseball team discuss their passion for their sport and the trials and tribulations of participating in Cuba's national past-‐time in a society that is filled with machismo, prejudice, and daily hardships. The older generation of women who participated in the early days of the League, in the 1940s, talk about the sexism they dealt with and through the generations women still face the Spanish with Film same attitudes from mean about their participation in the sport. English subtitles
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Making Magic Windows
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Mama Coca
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Mamanguá (De Onde Você É and From Where You Are)
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Man Facing Southeast
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Man of Leather Managing Intercultural Negotiations Manana Para Los Ninos
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Mananitas a la Virgen
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Manda Bala (Send a Bullet)
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Mango Yellow Manual Structured Experience
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Manuel Jimenez: Woodcarver
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Many Faces of Mexico
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Map of Monterrey
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Mapping the Americas
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Creating Papel Picado/Cut-‐Paper Art. This workbook introduced children and their families to the traditional Mexican craft of papel picado. Following the hands-‐on format of her highly successful papel picado workshops, this book shows, step by step, how to create beautiful designs and banners by simply folding and cutting tissue paper. Projects you will learn to make include: the Four Cardinal Points; Tiles, echoing the colorful hand-‐painted tiles that decorate many Mexican buildings; and The Fan, featuring leaves, hummingbirds, and flowers. For more advanced students there is a section on using the craft knife safely, and a sample Sunburst project to create. English Offers both historical and social perspective on the origins, use, and growth of coca. Includes interviews with Bolivian peasants and explains the Agro-‐Yungas project launched by the U.S. government to replace coca crops with coffee, as well as the reasons the farmers don't want to participate. The Aymara Indians discuss the everyday and the sacred uses of the coca leaf. film for the Humanities. 1991. English In 2004 Guarani Mbyá Chief Roque Benites had a dream. His dream was to return to Mamanguá, to the ancient place of his ancestors to re-‐ establish the tradititional harmony of the Guarani Mbyá (of Rio de Janeiro) with nature. A documentary by Márcia Gomes de Oliveira Suchanek and Norbert G. Suchanek. Brazil 2008. 39 minutes. English subtitles. Submitted in the “feature film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. English subtitles A man named Rantes suddenly appears in a Buenos Aires Psychiatric hospital. The doctor dismisses him as a paranoid. Beatriz sees him as an intimate and knowing companion. A sci-‐fi parable of saint-‐like stranger in a strange land-‐-‐earth. Directed by Eliseo Subiela. Starring Lorenzo Spanish w/ English Quinteros, Hugo Soto, Ines Vernego. 1986. subtitles Depicts the life of the vaqueiro, the Brazilian cowboy of the northeast. Cattle raising, an important economic activity since colonial times, also became a strong cultural phenomenon in its own right, supporting a Portuguese w/ culture of leather. N.d. English subtitles Practical guide for intercultural negotiation. 1985. English Features a 22 piece orquesta of hot Cuban salsa. 1985. Spanish Documentary coverage of the ceremonial Mananitas a la Virgen on the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Music. Ca. 1985. Spanish Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, and vibrant culture. However, in recent years, the country has developed more of a reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) artfully connects these seemingly disparate elements and conducts a dazzling, yet harrowing, examination of the tragic domino effect that has reshaped the face of the country and created an entire industry built on corruption. From its unlikely opening on a money-‐ laundering frog farm, Manda Bala displays a strikingly distinctive tone. Featuring a stylish score and articulate interviews with kidnappers, kidnap victims, and the people who profit off them, as well as the paranoid people whose lives they impact, it looks and sounds more like a stylized fiction film than a heavy political doc. However, it is never glib or trivial, and always inventive and haunting. It documents Brazilian reality without falling into patronizing clichés and reveals that corruption and kidnapping represent two sides of the same violent crime: the rich steal from the poor people of Brazil, while the poor steal back some of the rich people. First-‐time director Jason Kohn shows the influence of his mentor Errol Morris but bravely carves out his own unique style. Manda Bala is an ingenious documentary in the vanguard of what will hopefully be a new wave of documentary filmmaking. — Trevor Groth, Sundance Institute SELECT AWARDS • GRAND JURY PRIZE, Best Documentary, Sundance film Festival, 2007 • EXCELLENCE IN CINEMATOGRAPHY, Sundance film Festival, 2007 Directed by Jason Kohn. Brazil. 2006. 92 minutes. English, Portuguese The hothouse atmosphere of Brazil comes alive in Mango Yellow, where lust and economic desperation combine in a volatile brew of provocative cinema. On the mean streets of the coastal town of Recife, and array of characters including a jaded waitress, a gay cook, a philandering butcher, and his evangelical wife emerge as "full dimensional people in touch with their explosive feelings" (The New York Times). "The movie surreal flavor underscores its message: This is how the lower half lives in Brazil, and by extension, humanity at its most basic, getting along without the rose-‐ Portuguese with colored protections that affluence affords." (The New York Times). 2002. English subtitles. By William H. Weeks, Paul B. Petersen and Richard W. Brislin, eds. 1985. English Shows how a rural Mexican folk artist represents the sights and scenes of his early life. Jimenez carves with an infallible eye and uses an ordinary farmer's machete. He finishes the work with a common kitchen knife. The Works. 1975. English This interdisciplinary guide for middle and high school students, is divided into 24 lessons and focuses on four questions: Where is Mexico?, What is Mexico?, Who are the Mexican people?, and How are people connected? This curriculum incorporates background readings, up-‐to-‐ date statistics, reproducible handouts, maps and dozens of innovative activities. Includes Spanish supplement. Grades 6-‐12. 1998. English City map. English This kit will enable you to join thousands of other educators from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico in planning geography celebrations during Geography Awareness Week, November 16-‐22, and throughout the school year. The toolkit includes tips for planning a highly interactive and festive event for students, families, and communities to enjoy. The activities and games in the toolkit are easy, fun, and educational. Students and families who participate in a Geography Action! Mapping the Americas event will come away with a new understanding of how fun maps can be and the diversity of the peoples and landscapes in the Americas. English
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Mexican state map. English Carmen Durán works the graveyard shift at one of Tijuana’s _maquiladoras_; she is one of millions of women around the world who labor for poverty level wages in the factories of the transnational corporations. She lives in a dirt-‐floor shack, a single parent with three children. When the plant where Carmen worked for six years moved to Indonesia, they try to avoid paying the legally mandated severance pay. Carmen becomes a _promotora_ or grassroots activist, challenging the usual illegal tactics of the powerful transnationals. Through sheer persistence Carmen and her fellow workers win the severance pay to which they were entitled by law. The filmmakers gave several women workers in Tijuana video cameras to make a record of their lives, giving the documentary the intimate feel of video diaries. Lourdes Lujan takes us on a tour of her _colonia_, Chilpancingo, which has the bad fortune to be located under a bluff from which dozens of factories expel hazardous wastes. Residents suffer from rashes, respiratory problems and an alarmingly high rate of birth defects. But Lourdes and her _compañeras_ successfully pressure the Mexican and American governments to clean up a toxic waste site left behind by a departing battery recycling plant. In 2001 Tijuana suffered a recession of transnationals looking to cut labor costs even further, left for Asian countries. In the global marketplace workers are mere commodities. But as one _promotora_ comments: “I make objects and to the factory managers I myself am only an object, a replaceable part of the production process…I don’t want to be an object, I want to be a person, I want to realize my dreams.†Directed by Vicky Funari and Spanish w/ English Sergio de la Torre. 2006. subtitles 68 min. Shows how an extraordinary Mexican folk artist executes his work in fleeing images of fire. In the rural setting of the Ramos homestead, intricate procedures executed by hand result in highly technical, precisely times, complex structures. The Works. 1976. English 23 min. Costa Rican news coverage of the V Congreso Internacional e Interdisciplinario de la Mujer. Includes brief interviews with conference participants from around the world. 1993. Spanish 12 min.
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Living in a slum divided between two rival gangs of drug traffickers, AnalÃ-‐dia is the daughter of one of the gangs' leaders and Jonatha is a childhood friend of the other gang leader. Both study in a dance group Portuguese with looking for solace in art. An adaptation of Romeo and Juliet which takes English, Spanish, or place in the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro. French subtitles 104 minutes Based on the novel of Jorge Isaacs. A heart-‐wrenching love story about a reborn love which began in the lovers' childhood. Directed by Tito Davison. Starring Fernando Allende, Taryn Power. 1971. Available ONLY on VHS Spanish Maria Candelaria is an outcast in her small Mexican village because of her late mother's immoral behavior. Her only friends are the town priest and a peasant whom she loves. Their goal is to get married, but they are exploited by a local farm lord and a rich city artist who want to paint her. This leads everyone into tragedy. Directed by Emilio Fernandez. Starring Spanish w/ English Dolores del Rio, Pedro Armendariz. 1943. subtitles Maria Alvarez is a Colombian teenager who lives with three generations of her family in a cramped house in rural Colombia. Desperate to leave her job stripping thorns from roses, Maria accepts a large paycheck, agrees to be a mule for drug-‐runners: she has to swallow dozens of thumb-‐sized capsules of heroin and smuggle them into New York. This debilitating process is painstakingly described, and of course not everything goes as planned when Maria and her fellow mules land in America. The trump card is the lead performance of Catalina Sandrino Moreno, who won awards at the Seattle and Newport film Festivals. Her empathetic face carries us along on Maria's journey, and humanizes a problem that is too easily relegated to a headline. The dramatic thriller builds toward a conclusion that could only be based on a thousand true Spanish with stories. Directed by: Joshua Martin. English subtitles These materials come from a workshop held at the University of Texas at Austin, 2006. The unit includes information on listening to Mariachi music: practical applications in the classroom, lyrics and translations, worksheets and a book by Daniel Sheehy on Mariachi Music in America with an accompanying CD. English In a part of America that rarely makes headlines, there is a small town with a group of teenagers who will captivate your ears and warm your heart. Mariachi High presents a year in the life of the champion mariachi ensemble at Zapata High School on the Rio Grande in South Texas. As they compete and perform with musical virtuosity, these teens and the music they make will inspire, surprise, and bring you to your feet. English Dramatizes the difficulties of a mother and daughter who flee El Salvador for the United States. The mother becomes a live-‐in housekeeper to the wealthy Gannett family, and the daughter (Maricela) must deal with the conflicts that arise between herself and teenage Stacy Cannett, both at home and at school. Junior high-‐high school. PBS film (Wonderworks series). 1985. English This film documents the life of a small Spanish fishing village as they attempt to overcome the natural disaster caused by the 2002 Prestige oil Spanish w/ English spill. 2004 subtitles The writings of Mario Vargas Llosa-‐penetrating studies of Peruvian life-‐ demonstrates the author's lifelong commitment to social change. In this program, Vargas Lloas, winner of the Cervantes Prize and widely regarded as Peru's most interesting novelist, offers insights into his beloved homeland, his life abroad, his unsuccessful bid for the Spanish w/ English presidency, and other topics. subtitles Mario awoke with a start, and when he went outside, two Mayan children were waiting for him. “Ven con nosotros,” they said. “Come with us.” Join Mario and his friends as they explore the land of the ancient Maya. Written by Michelle McCunney. English Social, economic, and cultural changes in the traditional markets of Latin Spanish w/ English America are examined. subtitles In this rare interview, Nobel Prize-‐winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez speaks about his role in the Latin American cinema, and his recent foray into-‐-‐of all things-‐-‐melodramatic soap opera. Marquez considers himself a ''writer of literature'' who uses the cinema only to reach a larger audience. RM Arts/Luna film Limited (Profile of a Writer series). 1989. Contains some nudity. Teachers should preview. English Chambi, one of the most remarkable photographers of the 20th century, became a prominent figure in the indigenista group of intellectuals who believed that he true spirit of Peru lay with its Indian population. Chambi's documentary photographs of the Indians made an important political as well as artistic statement. The Cinema Guild. 1986. English The illegitimate child of a Spanish nobleman and a former slave, Martin de Porres was born into extreme poverty. Barred from the priesthood, he joined the Dominican Order as a servant instead. Soon he was performing miracles and healing nobles and beggars alike. As a celebration of his selflessness, he was canonized into the sainthood. Journey with this gentle friar as he calmly confronts racial and economic prejudice in 17th century Peru. Award winning author Gary D. Schmidt and Caldecott winning illustrator David Diaz deliver an endearing story of tribulation and triumph, with a message of peace and equality as poignant today as it was in 1639. Honorable Mention in the 2013 Americas Book Award. English Text by Jose Hernandez. Dramatization of this beautiful and haunting epic of Argentina and the guacho. Celebrates the free-‐spirited meztizo cowboy of the pampas. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish Political satire about the adventures of a yokel who leaves the backlands to find the two things he considers essential to his happiness-‐-‐a wife and a side of beef. Directed by Andre Klotzel. Starring Adilson Barros, Lucelia Machiaveli, Paco Sanchez. 1985. Portuguese
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A cartoon which chronicles trends in philosophy and political thought from the ancient Egyptians to Karl Marx. Some general knowledge of intellectual history is required. Icarus film. n.d. English 7 min. "Reflecting the spirit of today's Nicaragua, murals and billboards connect the country's urban and rural areas through images and messages that elevate social and cultural awareness." -‐-‐Betty Laduke. One of the intentions of this feature is to put a human face on the conditions of Sandinista Nicaragua. Recorded in Nicaragua in 1986. English 23 min. Explores the works of the best contemporary, popular song writer/composers-‐-‐Chico Buarque, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, etc. Incorporates elements of samba, Bossa Nova, pop and new material. 1989. English 216 pp. New free trade agreements initiated by the US Government threaten the health and environment of the people of the Americas. This film contains graphic images of the effects of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, on one particular city in Mexico near the US border, called Matamoros. NAFTA encourages US companies to build factories or maquiladoras, in border towns like Matamoros, Mexico escaping tough pollution control laws, labor standards, and taxes that pay for social and environmental needs. Matamoros reveals the alarming environmental and human toll of the NAFTA-‐style free trade. The people of Matamoros, attracted by the jobs the maquiladoras promise, suffer low wages, inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and disease, revealing the true human face of Globalization. 2001 English 11 min A CD of files from the Museo del Estanquill, Colecciones Carlos Monsiváis. These files include material for teachers from the collection of the Museo del Estanquill in Mexico City, Mexico, focusing on the life and work of Monsiváis. Spanish From CLASP workshop at the XIV LASA Congress, 1988. Compiled by Georgia Kilpatrick. Includes resources and free materials, audio-‐visual materials, food, music, teaching materials. Unbound. English 500 pp. Materials by Anne Marie Guerrattaz from a language pedagogy workshop help March 2014 at the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University. Information for teachers on how to work with language instruction in the classroom English 24 By any standard Argentina was a very right country until the 1970s, with competitive industries, modern agriculture, and a prosperous middle class. By 2001, 21 out of 36 million people were living below the poverty level, and formerly eradicated diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy reemerged. May Justice Be Done goes into the streets of Argentina, tracing the roots of the crisis in scholarly detail back to the irresponsible lending policies of the international financial institutions. Millions took to the streets to express their frustration at this crisis, and the police responded, often brutally, resulting in over 30 deaths and thousands wounded. This informative documentary carefully follows the renegotiation of the external debt, actions referred to as Megacanje, a bond exchange program designed to postpone impending maturity dates in exchange for an increased interest rate. When the state could not reimburse the bonds as they matured, government officials, betting on economic recovery, exchanged the treasury bonds with creditors for bonds at a higher interest rate that would be redeemed at a still later date. By law, Congress needed to approve this transaction. On the contrary, however, the Congress was not involved in the process. One community activist quotes former U.S. Secretary of Treasury, Paul O'Neill, as stating "we will help Argentina when it has reached the limits of the unbearable". Who determines what those limits are, and who is to be held responsible for pushing a quarter of the country to these conditions of poverty? May Justice Be Done introduces viewers to these issues and raises important questions about economic justice, French and Spanish globalization, corporate power, and neo-‐liberal economic policies. By with English Pascal de Rauglaudre. Copyright 2007. subtitles 53 min. A simulation of Mayan civilization during the seventh century Students become Maya Indians in seventh century Latin America who are building one of history's fascinating early civilizations. Your students will: Join teams and recreate a confederation of six independently ruled city-‐states who, through diplomatic cooperation, have pooled their knowledge and traded their goods to establish a powerful empire Establish team methods to exchange goods in order to meet their goals Acquire certain goods in order to meet the minimum requirements for the sacrifices that are an integral part of Mayan culture Receive team packets of partial information that, when completed, will form a complete book of knowledge about the Mayans Learn the secret meanings of the Mayan number system, the complex Mayan calendar, and the principal Mayan deities and prophecies Participate in daily team meetings to decide what to trade and to make sure everyone is on task Hold an Teacher evaluation/debriefing on what they have learned about Mayan culture guide: 87 Teacher Guide and 35 Student Guides English pages A bilingual coloring book about Maya arts and crafts from Guatemala. The drawings in the book show a range of traditional arts and crafts of Guatemala's indigenous Maya people: weaving, fiber arts, pottery, and woodwork. These crafts are an essential part of Maya culture along with language, religious and spiritual beliefs, music and dance, folktales and legends, traditional medicine, and agriculture. Spanish, English 32 pages
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The ancient Maya civilization flourished for many centuries—from before the birth of Christ until the Spanish conquest—in Guatemala, Honduras, and adjoining parts of Mexico. This handsome volume contains over 40 beautiful renderings of Maya designs found on building facades, lintels, and bas-‐relief plaques; on painted vases and other ceramics, ball-‐court markers, funerary vases, stelae (stone markers); designs drawn from architectural sculpture and other monumental carvings, murals, illustrated books (codexes), and miscellaneous artifacts. Wilson G. Turner, an artist/archaeologist engaged in research on Maya hieroglyphs, has carefully rendered each design from authentic pieces on museums, private collections, and at original sites in Guatemala and Mexico. He has also supplied a brief introduction to Maya design, and captions for each plate, including the latest estimates of date, with identification of gods, legends, and other information. Artists, designers and illustrators will find _Maya Designs_ a rich source of graphic ideas and inspiration—useful for a myriad of projects. Colorists will enjoy bringing their own conceptions of color and tone to these ancient motifs. Copyright 1980. By Wilson G. Turner. English Designed for students who have basic knowledge of Spanish. This English-‐ based instruction book, by Gary Bevington, is accompanied by a cassette tape recorded by a native speaker of Maya. University of Texas Press. 1995. English General shots of major monuments at several sites in Mexico, including Kabah, Dzibilchaltun, and Edzna. English This brief film shows Mayan burial figurines, most of which are whistles and bells. They represent various sectors of Maya society. Photography is excellent but there is no explanatory text or narration. Roland film. 1976. English Elaborate public ceremonies, complex farming and trade relations, and a highly developed culture are hallmarks of the Maya civilization explored by archaeologists and linguists. PBS film. 1993. English From Time-‐Life's Lost Civilizations series, this film explores the richness and complexity of Mayan society through examination of archaeological ruins in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. Time-‐Life. 1995. English Cabinet Collection no. 41. Guide included. English By Robert C. MacLaurin and Katherine B. MacLaurin. Guide included. English By Robert C. MacLaurin and Katherine B. MacLaurin. Guide included. English An episode from Decoding the Past (the History Channel). The world is coming to an end on December 21, 2012! At least, that's the date predicted by the Mayans more than two thousand years old. DECODING THE PAST peels back the layers of mystery and examines in detail how the Maya calculated the exact date of doomsday. Journey back to the ancient city of Chichen Itza, the hub of Maya civilization deep in the heart of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The Maya were legendary astronomers and timekeepers-‐-‐their calendar is more accurate than our own. By tracking the stars and planets they assigned great meaning to astronomical phenomena and made extraordinary predictions based on them-‐-‐many of which have come true. Could their doomsday prophecy be one of them? In insightful interviews archaeologists, astrologers, and historians speculate on the meaning of the 2012 prophecy. Their answers are as intriguing as the questions. English The indigenous Maya of Guatemala are a minority within a minority in the United States. This film illustrates the challenges of a totally new environment, exploring the issues of identity, cultural integration, migration, and social change, while including comments from white residents about the impact of the Maya on the small agricultural community of Indiantown, Florida. Icarus film. 1994. English About thirty miles from the ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal is the small village of Teabo, where Armando and Gaspár live with their family today. They call themselves Mayeros: the people who speak the Mayan language. For four thousand years, Mayan people have lived in what is now Yucatán, Mexico. During the peak of their civilization (300-‐900 AD), they built great stone cities, developed an accurate calendar, knew the paths of the stars and planets, and recorded their history in hieroglyphic writings. But at some point, the great Mayan cities were mysteriously abandoned, and when the Spanish began to arrive in Yucatán in 1527, Mayan customs began to change. For more than five hundred years, the Maya have been adapting their traditions to those the Spanish introduced, and vice versa. Today Armando's and Gáspar's lives are a blend of ancient Mayan and modern Spanish traditions-‐-‐a blend that keeps changing as the modern world comes more and more to Teabo. In this loving photodocumentary, George Ancona captures Armando, Gáspar, and their family as they are at this moment in their history. English Describes the mayordomia, a religious festival honoring the town's patron saint, in the Oaxacan village of Teotitlan. Within the context of the mayordomia, this film examines issues such as the division of labor between men and women, migration to and from the village, and class differences created by changes in economic development. Network Northeastern. 1991. English This is a black-‐and-‐white documentary about a great Brazilian popular singer/composer of the '50's and '60's, Maysa Matarazzo. Includes footage of her performances and interviews with friends. TV Baneirantes. N.d. Portuguese Hello! Are you ready to learn about the body parts? Can you touch your nose, move your feet, and clap at the same time? Accompanied by your friends at Sesame street where Archibald will show you all about the nose and Rosie and Snuffy will share about what are arms. We will see how paintings are painted as well as other things on this special episode. Spanish
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In the beautifully majestic landscape of rural Brazil, Darlene longs for love, family and passion. Determined, she abruptly uproots herself from her small town to find the one man who can fulfill her desires. Three years later and still single, Darlene returns to her hometown and accepts a modest marriage proposal from her humble neighbor Osias (Lima Duarte). Before long, Darlene finds herself in a grueling work routine while Osias oversees from the comfort of a hammock. Relief comes in the form of a permanent visit from Osias' cousin Zezinho, who can't hide his amorous feelings for Darlene. Their love for each other results in the birth of a child. Just when Osias and Zezinho are getting used to balancing their unique three-‐way marriage, along comes Ciro (Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos), a young and handsome drifter who ignites Darlene's untapped passion. But will he join the m?nage, or sweep her away from it all? Based on a true story, "Me, You, Them" was featured Un Certain Regard at the 2000 Cannes film Festival and was an official selection at Spanish w/ English the 2001 Sundance film Festival. subtitles 107 min. This film, by Catalina Villar, depicts a Medellin fade famous by the cocaine cartels: a home to chronic violence and misery, overpopulated with peasants fleeing the guerrillas, filled with young children and adolescents particularly vunerable to street wars who cling to anything remotely protective-‐-‐the women of families destroyed by domestic violence, the omnipresent church, and the schools. At one school run by a remarkable teacher, children record their stories in their notebooks. By having them putheir horrific experiences into words, the teacher hopes Spanish w/ English to help them construct anchors in their lives. First Run Icarus film, 1998. subtitles 55 min. National Public Radio cassette. 1982. English 15 min. Shows how the three major political parties of El Salvador, as well as the army and guerrilla forces, try to use the media for their own purposes during the 1989 presidential campaign. Icarus film. 1989. English 22 min. This global education unit introduces students to the lives of contemporary women in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Students are led to re-‐examine traditional concepts of ''family'' and ''work.'' 20-‐ minute film Family Configurations in the Third World focuses on women as single heads of households. Includes 120-‐page teacher's guide and lesson plan, audiovisual guide, and 120 pages of reproducible handouts. 20 min./ Grades 8-‐12, adult. Upper Midwest Women's History Center. 1988. English 240 pp. This film takes the viewer on a tour or pre-‐Hispanic Mexican cities focusing on the varying architectural styles used by ancient Mexican civilizations. C/ Producciones. 1993. English 113 min. An extraordinary documentary of the key events and figures of the Mexican Revolution from 1904 to 1924, by pioneer filmmaker Salvador Toscano. Uses original footage. Madera Cinefilm. Guide included. 1985. English 45 min. Set in the early 1960's, the film centers on a Europeanized Cuban intellectual, too idealistic (or lazy) to leave for Miami, but too decadent to fit into the new Cuban society. Directed by Humberto Solas. Starring Raquel Revuelta, Eslina Nunez, Eduardo Moure, Ramon Brito. 1968. High Spanish w/ English Demand. subtitles 97 min. Dorothy and Lowell Weeks. Minutiae Mexicana Series, 1983. English 108 pp. A 2010 Cuban film written and directed by Miguel Coyula and based on a novel by Edmundo Desnoes. Sergio Garcet is an intellectual who abandons the Cuban Revolution and 'underdevelopment' behind only to find himself at odds with the ambiguities of his new life in the 'developed' world. A portrait of an alienated man, an outsider with no clear-‐cut politics or ideology: A stranger in a strange land struggling with old age, sexual desire and ultimately, the impossibility for the individual to belong in any society. Highly episodical, the film's narrative is a collage of flashbacks, daydreams, and hallucinations comprising live-‐action, animation, and newsreel footage assembled to suggest the way personal Spanish with memory works, subjectively and emotionally. English subtitles 112 minutes This film tell the story of Dr. Fuentes who is in search of seven medical student he trained to work in impoverished nations. But early in his odyssy he begins to suspect that "men with guns" go there first, and with every step he is confronted by bloody realities he had long ignored. Now, his is an almost desperate quest, for a mythical village deep in theWritten and directed by John Sayles with a powerful ensemble cast including Federico Luppi, Many Patinkin, Dan Rivera Gonzales, Damian Delgado, Damian Alcazar, and Tania Cruz. Sony Pictures Classics. www.cthv.com. 1998. Guide included which provides detailed lesson English/ Spanish w/ 128 min., 49 plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. English subtitles pp. A boy, Carlinhos, is sent to a relative's plantation in the Northeast upon the death of his mother. He adapts to the plantation in the midst of losing those he loves. Directed by Walter Lima Junior. Stars Gerardo Del Rey, Savio Rolim, Anecy Rocha. 1965. Portuguese 110 min. Leaders of indigenous groups from throughout the Americas were invited to film a brief message to ''Western'' society. This film consists of numerous 1560 second clips in which these indigenous leaders briefly Native Language w/ recount their histories and their concerns for the future. ca. 1990. Spanish subtitles 45 min. Mercedes Sosa presents many New Song works. Recorded live in Buenos Aires. Spanish 45 min. Features the rustic merengue from the Dominican Republic, which some say is the birthplace of merengue. Spanish 40 min. Pictures of Record. Includes photographs of "4-‐corners" area of Colorado, Pithoses, Pueblo III Village, Kivas. Guide included. English 86 slides Compiled for the Library of the University of Texas at Austin. Annotated bibliography for Pre-‐Columbian studies of Middle America, Central America, Mexican archives, and current sources of information on Central America. 1984. English 70 pp. Pictures of Record. Includes the sites and characteristic artifacts of the major non-‐Maya sites of Mexico. Guide included. English 100 slides Includes the architecture and artifacts of the major pre-‐Maya and Maya sites of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Pictures of Record series. Guide included. English 110 slides
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This documentary is an offbeat "road movie" in which acclaimed documentarian Heddy Honigmann travels with, and thereby discovers the stories of, taxi drivers in Lima. In the early 1990s, in response to Peru's inflationary economy and a government destabilized by corruption and Shining Path terrorism, many middle-‐class professionals used their own cars to moonlight as taxi drivers in order to weather the financial crisis. This book is made for 3rd and 4th graders to introduce the history of Mexico, both recent and ancient. It includes units on the Aztecs, the Mayas, Cortes, Independence, Mexican-‐American War, Vaqueros, Zoot suit Riots, Cesar Chavez, Stand and Deliver, and Luis Valdez. It has many reproducible worksheets and activities. Jan Maher & Doug Selwyn. 1991. English A young boy must travel to the city to settle his dying mother's will. Bunuel's excuse to bring together on one bus a whore, a politician, a priest, a pregnant woman, some goats and chickens. With detours for a death, a birthday party, a birth and a funeral. Directed by Luis Bunel. Spanish w/ English Starring Lilia Prado, Esteban Marquez, Luis Castaneda. 1951. subtitles Teaches about Hispanic-‐American heritage through the study of holidays. Describes and provides background information on eight Mexican and Mexican-‐American holidays. Includes songs, games, recipes, decorations, and more. Grades K-‐12. English Rich in beauty and originality, Mexican folk art has roots that extend back to ancient times. This collection of designs, adapted by illustrated Marty Noble from authentic native works, provides excellent examples of folk art from various regions in Mexico. Among the detailed ready-‐to-‐color images is a nineteeth-‐century paper cut design of the “Sacred Heart” along with water birds on earthenware from the state of Jalisco, religious figures from a Metepec ceramic candlestick, polychrome-‐painted earthenware from Guadalajara, and jaguars on a lacquered chest from Guerrero. These thirty illustrations, which mirror a sophisticated and dynamic culture, will also inspire artists, designers, and craftspeople with their unusual subjects and intricately woven patterns. English By Donald and Dorothy Cordry, University of Texas Press. Begins with a general explanation of pre-‐Hispanic costumes and then examines regional variations. Illustrated. 1968. English By Mary L. Davis and Greta Pack, University of Texas Press. Explains the jewelry of ancient Mexico, religious jewelry, popular jewelry, and the making of jewelry. 1968. English By Donald Cordry, University of Texas Press. Explanation of the mask as art, the making of masks, and the significance and function of the Mexican mask. Illustrated. 1980. English A set of 50 color slides of murals by Jos? Orozco, Diego Rivera, David A. Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo, among others, complete with an introductory essay in English that places the works in their cultural, political and historical contexts. The essay includes information about each slide. English Born of the twenties? explosive revolutionary energy and culminating in the social consciousness of the sixties, the Mexican mural movement represents one of the most powerful and significant achievements in public art during the twentieth century. This book follows the careers of the three most prominent artists of the movement, Jos? Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Beautifully illustrated, this volume traces the lives and works of the legendary masters, from their rural childhoods through the bloody years of the revolution to artistic maturity and prestigious commissions from the post-‐ revolutionary Mexican government. With stunning color reproductions of all the major murals, both those in Mexico and in the United States, the book locates the paintings in their cultural background and explores the artists? achievements within the political framework of their homeland. Mexican Muralists tells the story of the artists who fostered an unprecedented marriage of politics and art, and in so doing forged a new national identity. The author, Desmond Rochfort, has been a professor of Art and Design at the University of Alberta, Canada. ISBN 0-‐8118-‐1928-‐0 pb, 150 color and 74 b/w images, San Francisco: Chronicle Books LLC, 1993. English Examinees these monumental creations not only for their great aesthetic value, but also as an essential and fascinating part of Mexico's history. The murals are examples of the marriage of art and political thought. Includes work of Rivera and Siqueiros. Ohio University. 1977. Spanish Cabinet Collection Nos. 64-‐67. Guides included. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 68-‐69. Guides included. English This book describes the fascinating origins of papel picado, illustrated with dozens of remarkable examples of historical and contemporary cut paper by Mexican artists and instructions and patters for cutting 20 projects from a variety of papers. Kathleen Trenchard explains the basics of Mexcian papercutting used for years to create colorful tissue paper banners that are strung across streets and plazas during festivals in Mexico. Index and bibliography included. Lark Books, 1998. English By Davis Ladd. Three study units: Aztec roles, notary revelations, and creole services. For junior and community colleges. 1979. English Drawing on material from the entire American Southwest, this compendium includes both traditional folklore and more recent adaptations. Includes chapters on folk speech, naming, riddles, beliefs and superstitions, foods, architecture, and customs. High school-‐adult. 1988. English Presents the story of how the Mexican national anthem came to be written. Directed by Alvaro Galvez and Fuentes. Starring Pedro Infante. 1943. Black and white. Spanish
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Mexico
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Mexico
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Mexico
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Mexico
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Mexico City: The Largest City
Mexico Ante los Ojos del Mundo Mexico as Seen by its Children
Mexico at a Crossroads: Learning from History, Facing the Future
Mexico before Cortes Mexico City Tourist Info Mexico City: Travel and Tourism
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Mexico's History: Past and Present
Mexico's Living Culture? Guelaguetza!
Mexico-‐United States Relations: A Focus on the Mexican-‐American Community
Two Mexican children describe urban and rural life in Mexico to their North American counterparts. Surveys Mexican history, farming, natural resources, revenues, and discusses the dilemma of how to employ, house, and feed a young, growing population A spiralbound, reproducible activity book accompanies the film. Victoria International Development Education Association. 1986. English Photo presentation of the geography of Mexico. Land, history, government, people, and economy. Junior and high school level. 1987. English Tourist map. English This documentary covers over 4,000 years of Mexican cultural history showing all of the major scenes of historical significance, tourist sites, the country and its people, the atmosphere and way of life. OMAC Interimagen. 1997. English Deals with contemporary issues in Mexico such as relations with the U.S., the PRI, economic crisis, etc. Articles by scholars in the field. Issue of Current History, March 1987. English National Geographic Mexico Political Map (Earth-‐toned), Laminated. “Our most detailed wall map of Mexico, updated with National Geographic’s rich, antique-‐inspired Executive styling. Features thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, national parks including Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, biosphere reserves including El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, archeological sites including the ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, canals, ferry routes, and railroads. Mexico’s diverse terrain is detailed through accurate shaded relief, coastal bathymetry, and symbolism for water features and other land forms. Elevations of major peaks are expressed in both feet and meters, depth soundings are expressed in fathoms. The Mexico Executive Wall Map is printed on high-‐ quality paper suitable for framing.†Details: Scale: 1:4,370,000 (1 Centimeter = 44 Kilometers; 1 inch = 69 Miles); Albers Conic Equal-‐Area Projection, Standard Parallels 29° and 11°; © 2010.
This program defines Mexico City's globalization in terms of winners and losers, examining how, in the world's largest metropolis, immigration challenges are linked to poverty and population influx from surrounding rural areas. Contrasting the city's high-‐tech facilities and fashionable neighborhoods with its sprawling slums and their struggling inhabitants, the program outlines he relationship between foreign investment and the worldwide need for cheap labor, which Mexico and its indigenous peoples readily supply. Glimpses into a tech savey youth culture and the persistent Zapatista movement reinforce the capital's nickname: City of film Contrasts. English La pelÃ-‐cula “México Antes los Ojos del Mundo†rescatada por el Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos y restaurada por la Filmoteca de la UNAM, es de un alto valor histórico, pues este material fué filmado en el año de 1925 y dirigido por el cineasta chileno Miguel Chejade. Es un documental que nos permite echar un vistazo a los maravillosos paisajes que se contemplaban en los recorridos por ferrocarril de México a Cuernavaca, de México a Toluca y de México a Amecameca, partiendo de la Antigua estación de Buenavista y la desaparecida estación de San Lázaro. La duración de este film es de 19 minutos y consta de tres de los cuatro rollos de que originalmente estaba constituido, la fotografÃ-‐a es un blanco y negro con partes teñidas en diferentes colores y otras con un aparente color primitivo.. Esta pelÃ-‐cula muda – a la que se agregó sonido-‐tiene como una de sus caracterÃ-‐sticas, el contar con tÃ-‐tulos en español e ingles, pues este documento servirÃ-‐a para dar a conocer el excelente servicio de los Ferrocarriles de México con las más modernas locomotoras y carros film más lujosos de la época. Spanish Drawings, paintings, and short essays done by Mexican children of what unit they feel Mexico is about. Guide and cassette included. English/ Spanish Booklet discussing the 'Mexico at a Crossroads: Learning from History, Facing the Future' conference sponsored by Colegio de Mexico and Tulane University held at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Nov 17-‐18 Book 2011. English Very basic overview of pre-‐Columbian Mexican cultures, including Teotihuacan, Monte Alban, the Mixtecs, Toltecs, and Zapotecs. Grades 5-‐ film 10. Aims Media. VHS ONLY English book English guide to city. film Travelvision International. Ca. 1985. English This game, published by Education Materials Associates (EMA) in 1974, asks students to pair historical events, political leaders and geographical names with the correct place on the map of Mexico. Guide and activities game/ map included. Best if played four players at a time. English Includes audio cassette and a separate set of background information and study questions for each of four levels from elementary to high unit school. Frake Instructional Aids. Spanish/ English This film begins by following the cultural, linguistic, and regional past of the Zapotec through to the present day population. It then quickly begins to focus on dance and festival as the cultural center of modern and film ancient Zapotec life. film Knowledge, Inc. English Pacifica Radio Archive. A three-‐part series, which is sponsored in part by the Chicano Studies Research Center. Sitting on the panel are experts on cass Mexican-‐American relations in both the US and Mexico. English
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Mexico: Aztec Culture Mexico: Colonial Housing Mexico: Colonial Painting
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Mexico: Courage and Conquest: Interactive Lesson Plan Mexico: General
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Mexico: Land of Paradox Mexico: Middle Culture Period Mexico: National Museum of Anthropology
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Mexico: National Museum of Anthropology Mexico: Native Indian Markets
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Mexico: Part A: Revolution
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Mexico: Part B: From Boom to Bust
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Mexico: Part C: End of an Era Mexico: Tarascan Sculpture
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Mexico: Teotihuacan Mexico: Totonac Civilization Mexico: Zapotec and Mixtec Civilization
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Mi Familia Calaca, My Skeleton Family
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Mi hermano Fidel
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Before Cortes arrived in 1519, the land that would become Mexico had already seen some of the greatest leaders and warriors in human history. But in the collision between the Old and New Worlds, its future was forged. _Mexico: A Story of Courage and Conquest_ tells the story of the ancient empires that tames the high valleys and rugged mountains. Visit the awe-‐inspiring ruins of Teotihuacan and Palenque, relics of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations. Explore the mysteries of these sophisticated cultures, including their practice of human sacrifice. Trace the waves of conquest that made the Aztecs the most powerful people in the New World, and the battles with the Spanish that brought their empire to its knees a little over a year later. English For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. But the injustices of the feudal system Spain imposed and the excesses of the Inquisition sparked the fires of revolution. _Mexico: A Story of Courage and Conquest_ reveals what life was like in colonial Mexico, where the Catholic Church was the dominant force in daily life. Ironically, it was a priest who raised the banner of revolution and led a barefoot army against the king. From Miguel Hidalgo's historic march on Mexico City to the shocking treachery of a Spanish general, the story of the long fight for freedom comes alive. Relive the storied Battle of the Alamo, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the north. English As hard as the struggle for freedom from Spain was, the first decades of autonomy were perhaps even more difficult for Mexico. Their hard-‐won victory was seemingly squandered in a vicious cycle of war and tyranny embodied by Santa Anna, the flamboyant general who gave away Texas in exchange for his life. _Mexico: a Story of Courage and Conquest_ chronicles the waves of fighting that rocked the fledgling nation, from the 'Pastry War' with France to the Mexican-‐American War. Discover how the war with Mexico shaped the careers of pivotal figures from the American Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Winfield Scott and Robert E. Lee. And trace the rise of arguably the most influential Mexican leader of all, Benito Juarez. English By the end of the 19th century, Mexico was exhausted from years of fighting. But the battles were not over. After thirty years of iron-‐fisted rule, the nation rose up against the dictator Porfirio Diaz. Before the dust finally settled, new legends were made and Mexico was transformed yet again. _Mexico: A Story of Courage and Conquest_ tells the story of the revolution waged by rogue bandits like Pancho Villa and peasant saints like Emiliano Zapata. A generation was lost, but through their sacrifice a modern nation was born. Discover how Mexico finally gained stability under the rule of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, and examine the problems that face the nation today. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 43 and 45. 2 guides included. NOTE: Slide descriptions missing for 10 of the 30 slides. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 3-‐4. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 62-‐63. Guides included. English This lesson explores the epic story of the development of Mexico, from the early civilizations of the Maya and Aztec through the revolution and industrialization. Primary sources include Aztec poetry and architecture, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Plan of San Luis Potosi, historical observations on Texas, US intervention, education, and society, a mural by Diego Rivera, a map of 19th century Mexico, and more. English Cabinet Collection No. 91. Guide included. English Portrays Mexico as a mature, progressive country with a rich heritage and a promising future. Discusses problems of overcrowding and wise use of vast oil reserves. Guide included. RMI Media Productions. 1980. English Cabinet Collection No. 46. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 121-‐122. Guide included. English The prehistory of Mexico is displayed giving the viewer a realistic impression of the grandeur of Mexico's past. This museum is considered one of the best in the world. Educational film. 1990. VHS ONLY English Cabinet Collection No. 11. Guide included. English A: Part I: Revolution A three-‐part examination of Mexico's political system. Part I opens with 1988's election challenge to Mexico's ruling party, tracing its rise to power from 1929 through the 1930s. English B. Part II: From Boom to Bust A three-‐part examination of Mexico's political system. Part II looks back at Mexico in the 1960's and at the fruits of her spectacular post-‐World War II economic growth known as the "Mexican Miracle." English C. Part III: End of an Era A three-‐part examination of Mexico's political system. Part II examines the 1988 elections and the emergence of a political challenge from the left, which radically altered Mexico's political landscape. Each episode available on a separate film cassette; please specify. PBS film. 1988. High Demand. English Cabinet Collection 47. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 116-‐119. Includes architectural and decorative reliefs, murals, the temple of Quetzalcoatl and famous pyramids. Guide included. See also AP.MEX/20. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 49-‐50. Guides included. English Cabinet Collection No. 48. Guide included. English Michele Valeri presents a delightful bilingual songbag with the rhythm of salsas, sambas, and more, introducing children to the sounds, customs, countries, and hospitality of Latin America. Written lyrics included. 1991. Spanish/ English In Mexico the skeleton is a beloved and humorous figure. Its origins go back to pre-‐Columbian times. This book uses paper mache images of skeletons to introduce them. A great Day of the Dead Resource. English, Spanish Based on ''The Diary of Jose Marti'' by Jose Massio. An old man is interviewed about the Cuban revolution. At the end of the interview the old man discovers the interviewer is Fidel Castro. Directed by Santiago Spanish w/ English Alvarez. subtitles
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Milagro en Roma (Miracle in Rome)
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Miles from the Border
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Minera? No gracias! Un mes en Tambogrande (Mining? No Thanks! One Month in Tambogrande)
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Miss Universe in Peru
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This touching film shows us the best of mankind and the worst of war. December 1978, Chile and Argentina are about ti engage in an armed confrontation on their southern border when a Chilean platoon accidentally gets lost. They dig their trenches without knowing where they are, when suddenly an Argentine platoon deploys in front of them. Both platoons, caught in a tense wait, tell the story of how friendship can develop between enemies. Confused by the solitude of their situation, the characters straddle the fragile line between duty and sentiment, Spanish with telling a deep human story. This film is not to be missed! English Subtitles 100 minutes Examines the continuing emotional devastation wrought by the 30 year conflict between the US and Cuba. This film also examines the successive waves of Cuban emigration (1959 through 1980), the US economic blockade of Cuba, and the controversial imprisonment and deportation of the ''excludables.'' The Cinema Guild. 1992. English 60 min. The human costs of forestry for the paper industry are examined in this bizarre docu-‐drama. Icarus film. 1991. English 10 min. The Migration Policy Institute (MPI)is an independent, nonpartisan think tank in Washington, DC, dedicated to analysis of the movement of people worldwide. The booklet details resources that the MPI offers for journalists, policymakers and academics. It includes information on the Migration Policy Institute and Migration Information Source, Internships for Students, and Recent Publications on European Migration, US Borders and Security, Immigration Integration, and Refugees and Humanitarian Assistance. English 20 pp. National Public Radio Faces, Mirrors, and Masks series. 1984. Spanish 60 min. From the Amores dificiles series. Set in Italy, this film tells the story of the tribulations of a man who attempts to have his daughter beautified twelve years after her death. In the end, it will take a miracle for the father to get his wish. Directed by Liandro Duque Naranjo. Starring Frank Ramirez, Gerardo Arellano, Amalia Duque Garcia. ca. 1988. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 minute Spanish w/ English 76 min., 31 segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. subtitles pp. Twenty years after immigrating from a rural village in Zacatecas, Mexico, to an ethnically divided community in Southern California, the Aparicio family shares its experiences of dislocation and the difficulties of crossing cultures. New Day film. English 15 min. The agricultural region of Tambogrande, located in northern Peru, is threatened by a mining project. For the past 4 years, a Canadian mining company has been trying to build three huge open-‐pit mines in Tambogrande. The local population is against the project which would relocate some 8,000 people and divert a river. In this heartwarming documentary, two families tell the story of Tambogrande. Like most of their fellow citizens, they fear the project will bring an irreversible degradation of the environment in a region where agriculture has been the main source of income for a vast majority of the population for over 40 years. These families and the people of Tambogrande are determined Spanish and French to defend the land that feeds them. 2004 w/ English subtitles 52 min Latin American Apostolate, New Orleans. An overview concerning immigration of Hispanics to Louisiana, their religious values, and suggestions for their incorporation into the religious framework of the community. 1980. English 24 pp. Pauline R. Kibbe. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1966. English 22 pp. A story of love and honor in Peron's Argentina. The tale of the English governess Miss Mary, the wealthy family that lives and dies by tradition, and the broad political events and intimate personal dramas that carve their destinies. Directed by Maria Luisa Bemberg. Starring Julie Christie, Nacha Guevara. 1986. Spanish 100 min. Made by Grupo Chaski, a Peruvian film cooperative which uses media technology in working for socio-‐political change. This documentary, shot during the Miss Universe contest hosted by Peru in 1982, juxtaposes the glamour of the pageant with the realities of Peruvian women's lives and critiques multinational corporate interest in the universal Spanish w/ English commodification of women. Women Make Movies. 1986. subtitles 32 min. This political thriller has its origins in an actual event-‐-‐the disappearance of a young American writer during a South American coup. A woman and her father-‐in-‐law search desperately for her missing husband, are confronted with lies by both US and foreign officials, and finally find the painful truth. Directed by Costa-‐Garves. Starring John Shea, Jack Lemon, Sissy Spacek. 1982. English 122 min. A History of Mexican Art, Set 8. Guide included. English 40 slides A History of Mexican Art, Set 9. Guide included. English 40 slides By Stella de Sa Rego, Latin American Institute, University of New Mexico. Introduction and annotated bibliography on the subject. N.D. English 42 pp.
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Now in its sixth edition, "Modern Latin America" is a lively interpretative history and the leading text in the field. Thoroughly updated and revised, the book includes a new chapter on the history of Colombia from the wars of independence to the violent conflicts of the present day. It also examines such topics as: the impact of 9/11 on U.S.-‐Latin American relations, globalization, drug trafficking, women's roles in society and politics, and the fragility and uncertainty of democracy in Latin America. The book features sociocultural sections and boxes in nearly every chapter, covering such diverse areas as the psychology of exile, Santer?a in Cuba, baseball in the Dominican Republic, and the popularity of Latin music in the United States. All political and economic information has been updated. As in earlier editions, the authors use an in-‐depth case study approach that guides readers through the major countries of Latin America, highlighting central themes including European-‐New World interaction, racial mixtures, military takeovers, and U.S. intervention in the area. With an insightful look into the future, "Modern Latin America", Sixth Edition, will continue to be an exceptional text for undergraduate courses on contemporary Latin American history, society, and politics. The book can also be used as an introductory text to the continent. English
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A train carrying more than thirty passengers has disappeared from the Buenos Aires' underground railway system. An anxious search takes place, in order to explain the unusual disappearance. The search seems to be useless until an odd coincidence leads to an amazing end. Spanish w/ English Universidad del Cine. www.ucine.edu.ar. 1996 subtitles Mojados: Through the Night is an eye-‐opening documentary filmed over the course of ten days that follows four men into the desperate world of illegal immigration. Alongside Bear, Tiger, Handsome, and Old Man, director Tommy Davis takes a 120 mile cross-‐desert journey that has been traveled innumerable times by nameless immigrants who -‐ like these four young migrants from Michoacan, Mexico -‐ all had the simple, American dream for a better future. Davis brings to life the often unheard hopes and stories of these migrants as their dehydrated days evading the U.S. Border Patrol turn into sub-‐zero nights filled with barbed wire, brutal storms and the ever-‐present confrontation with death that is reality for the tens of thousands of illegal immigrants who Spanish with make a similar journey into the United States every year. 2004. English subtitles All instructions plus casualidad and arca comunal cards are in Spanish to give players language practice. English Pictures of Record. The set has detailed photographs of the Danzantes, possibly an astronomical observatory, and the contents of the Cruciform tomb 105. Guide included. English Scenes of Montevideo including: El Bajo, Rambla Sur, Recorrida y foto 1900, Digonal Agrociada, Pautos, Paseos 1934, Graff Zeppelin. Spanish See above description. English Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1977. English See above description. English Grab your students' attention! Commercials are created with high-‐ energy, catchy jingles or phrases that people will remember. Why not have your students repeating them in Spanish as they go from class to class! This is a great way to review vocab or introduce new words. This video includes commercials from McDonald's, General Motors, and more! Spanish Morisma documents in colorful detail the traditional and religious celebrations of the Moors in the Mexican states of Zacatecas and Jalisco. Through the life and struggle of Hilario Espinosa, a leader of the Moors in both states, we learn of the Moors traditions and plights, upholding medieval traditions of the Franciscan order, little known to the outside world. Also included are two short documentaries; BRACHO and BURRITO DE AGUA-‐MIEL, depicting the traditional harvesting of cactuses used for food and to create honey-‐water, as well as showing the donkey travels through ancient Aztec routes to remote areas of the picturesque and mountainous states, to harvest the wild cactae and agave in Spanish with accordance with old traditions. English subtitles _Moro no Brasil_ is a musical road trip, journeying deep into the heart of Brazil. Covering more than 4000 km, with stopovers in Pernambuco, Bahia, and Rio de Janeiro, director Mika Kaurismaki offers unparalleled access to the Brazilian people and their culture. A stirring and passionate documentary, _Moro no Brasil_ showcases the diversity and richness of Brazilian music, far beyond Samba and Bossa Nova. Local musicians, singers, and dancers perform a variety of musical styles, illustrating the progression of Brazilian music from the roots of samba to modern rap Portuguese with and funk. English subtitles Dramatization of the poem by Joao Cabral de Mello Neto. Directed by Walter Avancini. Starring Jose Dumont, Elba Ramalho. 1981. Portuguese This film tells the incredible true story of a 23-‐year-‐old medical student from Argentina, Che Guevara (yes, that Che, played here by Gael Garcia Bernal), who motorcycled across South America with his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) in 1951-‐52. The trek became a personal odyssey that ultimately crystallized the young man's budding Spanish w/ English revolutionary beliefs. Based on Che's own diaries of the trip. 2004 Subtitles Directed by John Cohen. Documentary portrait of the centuries-‐old Spanish/ Quechua/ musical culture of the Andes and its importance in the daily lives of an Aymara/ English impoverished people. The Cinema Guild. 1984. subtitles A man and his son go on a camping trip, and the man is tempted by another woman to cheat on his wife. Directed by Enrique Careiras. Starring Palito Ortega, Gila. Spanish Produced for Conociendonos, a national television series by the Costa Rican Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, this film shows a day in the life of a Guaymi woman on the southern Atlantic coast. Essentially a cinematic essay, there is not much dialogue or narration. 1993. Spanish Women from the Atlantic Coast of Costa Rica speak out on their situation within the national context. Relies heavily on interviews. Form the Costa Rican television series, Conociendonos. New Day film. 1993. Spanish A. Bolivia: La coca, Alimento de los Pobres. This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish B. Brasil: Sacredotistas, Sambistas y Mulatas de Brasil This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish
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Mujeres de America Latina Part L: Ser Madre en America Latina
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Mujeres de America Latina Part M: Venezuela
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Multi-‐Cultural Teaching and Learning
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Mummies of Peru
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de America Latina
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Museo de las casas reales
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C. Chilenas: Del Drama a la Esperanza This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish D. Cuba: Las Hijas de Fidel This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish E. Dominicanas This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish F. Ecuador: La Mujer Indigena This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish G. Guatemala Silenciada This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish H. Mexico: La Rebelion de las Lloronas This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish I. Nicaragua: Del Rojo al Violeta This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish J. Peru: La Colera del Hambre This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish K. Puerto Rico: El Paraiso Invadido This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish L. Ser Madre en America Latina This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish M. Venezuela: Del Siglo 21 a la Prehistoria This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Spanish This unit contains a book of readings and an accompanying filmtape subtitled, An Interview with Estela Mara Bensimon. The reading selections bring together writings on multiculturalism and as a compilation are intended to provide a conceptual framework, definitions, and feasible models for multicultural curricular transformation. The film provides a foundation for dialogue on multicultural teaching and learning and offers definitions and philosophical underpinnings for multicultural strategies. National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. 1994. English Unearth secrets of an ancient people preserved by the sands of time. In the dry desert of southern Peru, archaeologists have excavated a burial site belonging to the Chiribaya, an early population of Peruvians who sent their dead to the afterlife with gold jewelry, fine textiles, and sometimes even a mummified llama! English While in power, Carlos Salinas and his brother Raul ruled Mexico. They convinced Wall Street, Washington, and the Mexican people tha tMexico had entered a new era of economic prosperity but in 1994, days after Salinas left office, the Mexican economy collapsed, causing a world financial crisis and revealing scandal, corruption and murder. Frontline/PBS. 1997. English Information about the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America, Washington, D.C., photographs. Organization of American States. 1977. Spanish Information about the Museum of the Casas Reales in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Photographs. Organization of American States. 1976. Spanish This museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and paintings brought to Spain from the New World. Covers both prehispanic and colonial periods. Guide and cassette tape included with slides. English See above description. English
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Music Dance and Festival Among the Waiapi Indians of Brazil
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Five festivals are examined in which viewers are introduced to several pervasive features of Waiapi culture, including the structure of festivals, the importance of caxiri (manioc beer), musical instruments and songs. Indiana University. 1987. English The music of Pukaj Wayra, a group of Indians who make innovative folk music using traditional instruments. Spanish By David P. Appleby, University of Texas Press. Comprehensive history of Brazilian music with outline of the major trends, important composers and currents of though shaping the folk, popular, and art music that are part of Brazil's unique musical heritage. 1983. English Music Division, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of American States. Short essays, bibliographies. 1979. English Starts with the roots of Indian music, with wind and percussion instruments, and proceeds through the development of the string instruments in Latin America. Educational film Network. 1987. English Music film of contemporary pop performers, including Veronica Castro, Los Joao, Las Chicas del Can, and a large number of ilustres desconocidos. Buenafortuna Productions. Spanish filmed on location in New York City, Paris and London, this performance documentary focuses on artists who have fled their native lands due to political repression. Features musicians from South Africa, Chile, and Cuba. Rhapsody film. 1990. English Thiago is a sensitive and imaginative boy living on a small, hardscrabble farm in a remote region of Brazil. His life is filled not only with curiosity and youthful discovery, but also the reality of his parent's unhappy marriage and his father's abuse -‐ all of which are one day changed by a chance encounter and unexpected gift. Director Sandra Kogut, in her poetic adaptation of the Brazilian short story _Campo Geral_ focuses on minute details of rural life to tell a bittersweet story of one boy's coming Portuguese with of age amidst events both great and small. English subtitles On the sun-‐baked Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico lies the town of Juchitan, whose population of indigenous Zapotecs have for centuries warded off numerous invasions to preserve their identity. Today, Juchitan has an additional, more notorious, identity, as a "queer paradise" famous for its Muxes, effeminate homosexual men whose socially defined role within the Zapotec culture pre-‐dates the advent of gay liberation. In this society, Muxes have traditionally filled the roles of sewing, cooking, preparation of celebrations and providing lifetime care for their parents. Likewise, the men we meet here are chefs, dressmakers, beauticians and teachers, in addition to being inveterate fun-‐lovers and an "outlet" for straight men in a culture that still values virginity in brides. However, all is not perfect in paradise, as Islas suggests in an amusing way just how low the glass ceiling of acceptance might be for those who push too hard. The Muxes are proud of their identity, enjoy their lives, laugh at themselves as well as at "straight" society, and admit their own foibles freely. They call themselves "Authentic, Intrepid Seekers of Danger", and have banded together to lead the fight against AIDS in Oaxaca. They talk frankly about their experiences of acceptance and rejection, and their successes in finding freedom, love and delight in Spanish w/ English their special identity. subtitles Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930's. They establish their family in East L.A., and their children Chucho, Paco, Memo, Irene, Toni, and Jimmy deal with youth culture and the L.A. police in the 50's. As the second generation become adults in the 60's, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent. English Migration has been and is a constant theme in the life of the people of the Caribbean. In the municipality of Baragu?, in the present province of Ciego de Avila, Cuba, the stories and customs of the English speaking West Indians and their descendants still remain alive. Today, they are a part of Cuba. For some, there is always the nostalgia for the country to which they will never return; others express their total rootedness in today's Cuba. The youngest will nevertheless be able to learn of their ancestry and better understand the origins of the English surnames they have. In the style of the documentary are merged family memories in a process very familiar to other Caribbean people: for example the trip from Jamaica, Barbados, and other islands to Panama and subsequently to Cuba which started the heady development of the sugar industry in the early years of this century. Direct testimony does not preclude the poetry present in the charm of the environment of the old sugar barracks, the re-‐creation of the traditional music and dance such as the Maypole, and the use of old photos that allow us an imaginary approach to that past. These immigrants brought two cultures: that of the English colonizers and the genuine one born under the Caribbean sun with the mixing of African rhythms. "My Footsteps in Baragu?" is a contribution to the history of the Africans in Cuba, and to the study of the African diaspora at the end of this century. Directed by Gloria Rolando. 1996. English A predawn murder sets in motion a series of interlocking tragedies that eventually find their way to the city morgue's brooding Dr. Arturo Fernandez. Physically and emotionally isolated from the world around him, Arturo develops an oddly intimate relationship with the personal lives of his cases, gradually forcing him to confront his connection to the living and the dead. Adapted from the novel _De Que Nada Se Sabe_, director Victor Arregui's serpentine tale is a dark but sympathetic portrait of one man's solitude set against a richly textured rendering of Quito, Spanish with Ecuador's capital city. English subtitles
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Nahuatl Sources book Naive Painters: Latin American Artists from Colombia Chile Honduras Nicaragua and Venezuela slide Narrativa contemporanea slide
National Stadium Nations of the Plata River Basin: Tropical Paraguay and the Temperate Pampas of Argentina and Uruguay
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The celebrations for the centennial year of Palo Alto, California, and its Sister City ties with Oaxaca, Mexico, included the art exhibition, Myth and Magic: Oaxaca Past and Present. This guide includes images from the exhibition and essays highlighting the cultural heritage and traditions of Oaxaca and their continuing influence upon artists and their work. Spanish and English 96 pages Traces the development of successive pre-‐Columbian civilizations in Mexico and their religious beliefs and practices, including the subsequent adaptation to European religion. Includes study questions. Educational film Network. 1991. English 19 min. A Hispanic heritage DVD for the whole family. Join Ana and her spunky brother Andres in a fabulous journey of discovery with these nine magical stories: The Colossus from Tierra del Fuego (Argentina/Chile), The Day of the Dead (Mexico); Las Ciguapas (Dominican Republic); The Feast of St. James the Apostle (Puerto Rico); The Guardians of the Spanish and English Treasure (Cuba); The Festival of the Flowers (Colombia); The Myth of the with Spanish and Volcanoes (Mexico); The Feast of the Sun (Peru); La Llorona (Various). English subtitles 32 minutes Carla, a postal worker in Havana, fulfills her romantic longings by opening letters and rewriting them into passionate prose before sending them out again to their intended recipients. After her co-‐worker Cesar catches her, Carla turns her amorous talents on him. Beautifully filmed in black and white with accents of brilliant color, Cuba's 2003 Oscar entry combines visual humor, poetry, satire of Cuban bureaucracy and a Spanish with lighthearted love story. 2001. English subtitles 88 min. A comical rags-‐to-‐riches story, where Isidoro experiences not only the good times but the bad ones associated with wealth: social scandal, adultery, robbery, etc. Can he be saved? Directed by Abilio Pereira de Almeida and Carlos Thire. Starring Mazzaropi, Vicente Lporace, Ludy Veloso, Nieta Junqueira. 1952. Portuguese 90 min. In this program, ABC News correspondent Judy Muller reports on the quality of life along the international border between El Paso and Juarez since the implementation of NAFTA. Apart from business opportunities for Americans, employment for Mexicans, and low-‐priced goods for both the US and Mexico, the downside of NAFTA is becoming all too apparent: worsening living conditions in Juarez and increasing levels of air and water pollution on both sides of the border. The program concludes with a discussion between anchor Ted Koppel and Fernando Macias, leader of a consortium of American and Mexican officials charged with managing change along this new economic frontier. 2004. English 23 minutes By Michele Nathan. Comprehensive listing of sources of information on Nahuatl in the Latin American Library. 1974. English 50 pp. Included paintings by Noe Leon, Jose Antonio Velasquez, and Carmen Millan. Cabinet Collection No. 80. Guide included. English 10 slides Extensive text and bibliography by Hugo J. Verani. Bookform. Spanish 60 slides After a military coup overthrew the elected government of Chile on September 11, 1973, the capital's National Stadium became the scene of the indiscriminate mass detentions of more than 12,000 suspected dissidents. This film is the first in-‐depth investigation into the events that took place in the stadium, using testimony from more than 30 witnesses including former prisoners, priests, soldiers, journalists, nurses, and neighbors. This film opens with the 2000 presidential elections held in the stadium, where one of the vote counters who was also a detainee muses on the irony that in people were exercising their democratic rights in the same place where people were detained and robbed of their freedom. Moving back and forth through time, the film juxtaposes historical footage with contemporary interviews with survivors. Directed by Carmen Luz Parot, Chile, 2001. English subtitles 60 mins. Landscapes of Latin America Series, Collection No. 5. Laurentia Productions. 1982. 40 slides and program guide. English 40 slides This unique collection of native designs can be used for a variety of purposes, including print art, needlework, embroidery and body decoration. The images can also be printed directly from the CD-‐Rom. By English, Spanish, Maarten Hesselt van Dinter. HvD Publishing. Includes CD-‐Rom for German, French, Window and Mac. and Italian Emphasizes important illustrations of native American peoples, landscapes, creatures and plants and discusses the European impact on the New World. Finley Holiday film. 1988. English 30 min. Cabinet Collection No. 12. Guide included. English 10 slides Examines the history and culture of the Native Americans who discovered and civilized the North and South American continents tens of thousands of years ago. Imaginatively incorporates dance, animation, theatre, computer graphics, and the exotic scenery of Ecuador and Peru. The Cinema Guild. 1986. English 58 min. Joan Ellen Yaffe and Patricia O'Connor. n.d. English 21 pp. A simple priest tries to live by Christian precepts, only to become an outcast and an outlaw. Nazarin has been compared to "Don Quijote'' and is one of Bunuel's most controversial film. Winner of the Grand Prize at the Cannes film Festival. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Starring Francisco Spanish w/ English Rabal. Marga Lopez, Rita Macedo. 1958. Black and white. subtitles 92 min. Grades 3 -‐ 12. English 24 slides This film is a tour of eight locations in Nicaragua where "internationalists," as the foreign workers are called, are living and working with Nicaraguans to build a better society. Prismatic Productions. 1986. English 60 min. The salmon aquaculture industry produces huge quantities of cheap farm raised fish but in the process threatens the economies of local coastal fishing communities, and the fragile marine environment. ?By visiting Chile, British Columbia and Washington State, the film provides both global and local perspectives on this industrial approach to producing salmon. "Net Loss probes one of the most important and cautionary tales for the future relationship between humanity and the sea. We need to think long and hard about this film." Carl Safina, Blue Ocean Institute. English and Spanish 2003 w/ English Subtitles 52 min
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New Audiences for Mexican Music
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The first part of this program describes the popular dance music, Banda, that originated in Mexico over a century ago and is now sweeping Los Angeles. The second part explains the history of mariachi music and shows young performers in Texas. Part three explains the phenomenon of Tejano music and culture. film for the Humanities and Sciences. 1995. English 30 min. This documentary explores the movements origins, traces the evolution of theoretical and aesthetic positions against the background of U.S. hegemony over Latin American screens. See FF/LA/02 for the second part Spanish w/ English of this series. subtitles 83 min. This documentary examines the development of new forms of representation, repression against filmmakers, the variation of strategy in response to different circumstances in different countries, and the recent emergence of a new women's cinema. See FF/LA/01 for the first Spanish w/ English part of this series. subtitles 85 min. Essay. 1989. English 10 pp. documentary on the continuing plight of migrant farm workers and the forces that keep their lives so desperate. PBS film (Frontline special). 1990. English 59 min. Papers from the conference of Latin American Geographers. Edited by Oscar Horst and Joseph P. Stollman, 1981. English 116 pp. This documentary describes the history, rites and practices of Nganga, the Bantu-‐based belief system brought to Cuba by African slaves from the Congo region, focusing on the morning rites of a palero or priest. Spanish w/ English LAVA. 1991. subtitles 33 min. Examines the current situation in Nicaragua and how Nicaraguans view their situation. Includes interview with Daniel Ortega. Followed by report on the Contras (see also HC/NIC/02). Christian Science Monitor Report, Feb. 1987. English 22 min. General views of country and capital city. Cabinet Collection no. 138. Guide included. English 10 slides Pacifica Radio Archive. Taped excerpts from Nicaragua and an interview with David Helvarg form this documentary. English 54 min. Includes a series of posters based on paintings by young artists from Solantiname, depicting the Stations of the Cross in modern Nicaraguan terms. Also includes several other posters which draw parallels between current political struggle and Biblical conflicts. English 27 slides Shows political posters created to celebrate anniversaries of the Nicaraguan Revolution. FSLN posters English 37 slides Many officials of the Sandinista government were also writers. Explores the effects of their literary interests on the way they ran the country. Bravo film. South Banks Show episode. N.d. English 50 min. Published by United States Department of State. Lists major figures in Nicaragua and their personal histories. 1988. English 95 pp. Pacifica Radio Archive. Guillen was the national poet of Cuba and President of the country's National Union of Writers and Artists. His work combines the African tradition with that of his Cuban heritage. Spanish 39 min. Visit to the studies of Puerto Rico's most important artist. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English 16 min. Welcome to a world of suspicion, betrayal, and intrigue, where two small-‐ time grifters team up to pull off a big-‐time score involving a set of valuable counterfeit stamps known as the Nine Queens. But when the rules of the con game unexpectedly change, the two crooks find themselves pitted against each other in this taut psychological thriller in which neither the players, nor the audience, knows for sure who is Spanish with playing whom. Argentina, 2001, film. English subtitles 114 mins. In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote Yes or No to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders of the No vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal), to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and under scrutiny by Spanish with the despot's minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to English and French win the election and set Chile free. subtitles 118 Minutes Television commercials urging Chilean voters to vote "no" in the plebiscite called in 1990 to determine the future of Pinochet's military government. Also includes excerpts from some of the commercials for the other side, "si". A unique view of the strong feelings of the anti-‐ Pinochet majority. Each commercial is 15 minutes. 1990. Spanish 105 min. The brutal methods employed by Castro's government to maintain a stronghold on the Cuban population are chronicled in this revelatory documentary. Former Castro comrades and Communist party leaders, writers, intellectuals, and supporters of fallen Cuban dictator Fulgencio English and Spanish Batista testify to the ill treatment they received at the hands of Cuba's with English police force. Directed by Jorge Ulla and Nestor Almendros, USA, 1988. subtitles 117 mins. Two complete albums and part of the third by Noel Nicola. Music of the nueva trova cubana. 1986. Spanish 90 min. Anthropological study of Indian tribal group. Shows way of life and some of the changes brought by contact with outsiders. PBS film (NOVA episode). Ca. 1985. English 60 min. By Carmen Judith Nine Curt. Examines non-‐verbal communication and its components. Section on Hispano-‐Anglo conflicts in non-‐verbal communication. 1977. English 85 pp. Tri-‐lingual map of North America. Map shows Canada, United States of English, French, America and Mexico, with all labels in English, French, and Spanish. Spanish
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Novia que te Vea (Like a Bride)
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Nuestro Siglo: The History of the Chilean People
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Nuestros Andes Colombianos
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When German Noble, a manipulator and powerful businessman realizes that his children, Javi, Barbara, and Charlie, are throwing their lives away, he decides to to give them a lesson, having to live without help. He leaves them without cars, cellphones, or credit cards and takes them to live in a poor neighborhood and cuts contact with their friends to leave them with only the option to do something they have never done before, work. From these conditions the children learn how to value life without the name, fotune, and social position. Meanwhile, their father learns a lesson: his error was not that he failed to educate his children well but Spanish with that he preferred to be a businessman rather than a father. English subtitles Part of the Pepe, el toro series, in this film Pepe is jailed for a crime he didn't commit. When he is told that his mother is dying, Pepe schemes to get out. Once out of jail he forces the real assassin to confess to the crime. Directed by Ismael Rodriguez Ruelas. Starring Pedro Infante. 1947. Black and white. Spanish Peter J. Wallenberg and Alberto Beltran. Minutiae Mexicana Series. 1979. English This program presents five music film from Panama and Brazil. The artists featured use film to express their cultural and political viewpoints. Themes include oppression of military dictatorships and the pressures of Spanish w/ English conforming to societal norms. LAVA. 1990. subtitles Unedited Panamanian television coverage of the US invasion of Panama to oust dictator Manuel Noriega in December of 1989. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography by Cedomil Coic. Bookform. Spanish In early 1960s Mexico, two young Jewish girls-‐-‐Oshinica (Claudette Maille) and Refke (Maya Mishalska)-‐-‐experience the life-‐changing events of their teen years against the turbulent backdrop of the decade. As they fall in love, attend Zionist day camps, and flirt with radical politics, they find themselves constantly caught between the traditions of their heritage and the ever-‐changing face of Mexican society. LIKE A BRIDE was the winner of five Ariel Awards, including Best Supporting Actress and Spanish and Best Screenplay. 1993. Hebrew with English subtitles This comedy, set in New York, documents a hapless immigrant's daily struggles in a strange country, devoid of the comforts of his native Spanish w/ English customs, language, and culture. Kit Parker film. 1996. subtitles In "Nuestro Siglo", moving and never before seen images portray the Chilean lifestyle throughout the 20th Century. This successful television series is the story of how the great changes and events of this century affected our lives. It is history narrated by the people, based on their own experiences. It is the story of prominent characters who left a mark, as well as the story of ordinary people who witnessed or participated in Spanish w/English historical moments that brought along changes for the Chilean nation. subtitles This film is a rediscovery of the most extensive bio geographic region in Columbia, taking a journey without precedent through music, nature, and human life that has endured for hundreds of years. The film shows the Andes, how the aroma of the area, its colors, show in all of the fragmented cultural traditions, to contribute to a group that results in values and traditions. This review, is a point of explaining the biodiversity and understanding the fragments of the cloud forests that sustain day after day. This is a mosaic of themes, about the large land and the trees, and towns far away, where you encounter clouds. And then, sublime and solitary, the images emerge like lives apart. in these places, silence appears to die with ever step of an animal, and the cold affects all natural adaptations. With these views, we find pride in the Andean region, and see how ti is incomparable with other areas. Spanish Nuyorican Dream chronicles the struggles and aspirations of the Torres-‐ Gutierrez clan, a Puerto Rican family trying to rise above and stick together in New York. But the effects of urban poverty run deep: eldest son Robert suffers alienation after becoming the first family member to graduate from college; siblings Beti and Tati deal with drug addiction; and mother Marta resorts to selling her homemade pasteles to support the extended family. Nuyorican Dream is not just about 'making it' in America, but about making it with the family intact. English Features the religious sculpture of this famous Brazilian artist. Cabinet Collection 210. Guide included. English O Amor Natural is a documentary film about the erotic poetry of one of the greatest Latin American poets of the 20th century, the Brazilian Carlos Drummond de Andrade. An ode to physical love, through humor and solemnity, through bluntness and tenderness; through melancholy, O Amor Natural is a virile and comforting film with moving, funny, taboo-‐ Portuguese with breaking narratives about one of the wonders of creation. English subtitles A man is run down, and when a man passing by kisses him on the mouth, the incident becomes a scandal, illustrating repression and hypocrisy in society. Adult audiences. Directed by Bruno Barreto. Starring Tarcisio Meira, Daniel Filho, Alex Latorraca. Portuguese Set in the backlands of Brazil, it relates the story of a cangaceiro, a Brazilian cowboy. Directed by Lima Barreto. Starring Alberto Ruschell, Marisa Prado. 1953. Portuguese
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Cláudia is the oldest and most respected inmate at Madre Pelletier Penitentiary. The one who gives the orders and who protects. She protects young Daniela, for example, whose life is at risk because she is accused of having killed her own child. But Cláudia, like Betânia, is to leave the prison soon. Daniela will have to defend herself alone. Cláudia leaves in search of her son. Betânia feels the temptation of leaving the rules of the semi-‐open regime to one side, to live in freedom with a new love. O Cárcere e a Rua wanders between the cells at Madre Pelletier women's penitentiary in Porto Alegre and the streets of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state. Bars and freedom, women and crime, recovery and recurrence -‐ this is what director Liliana Sulzbach tries to talk about. Her three characters are Daniela Cabral, aged 19, charged with the killing of her own son, Betânia Fontoura (picture), aged 28, condemned to 15 years for robbery, and Cláudia Rullian, aged 54, the inmate who has been the longest time in that place. The links and disconnections between prison and the outside world are the film's best part: upon watching the assisted freedom of Betânia and Cláudia, we add a piece to the social puzzle Brazilian documentaries are gradually putting Portuguese with together. Directed by Liliana Sulzbach. Copyright 2004. English subtitles 80 min. Three episodes (episodes 11, 14, and 15) of a Brazilian soap opera. The soap opera revolves around a young Muslim girl who lives in Brazil and must deal with the difficulties of following the Muslim faith in the 50 minutes Brazilian culture. Please specify which episode when requesting videos. Portuguese per episode This is a story of the tragedy of Brazilian politics. At the end of the Old Republic, with the rise of Getulio Vargas, a small city is a parallel to the national political conflict. In this city an ex-‐blacksmith, Ze Bignorna, is the incarnation of goodness and innocence. He is manipulated and confesses to a crime he did not commit and becomes a popular political leader. In reality he was only a pawn of Vargas. Directed by Anselmo Duarte. Starring Lima Duarte, Stenio Garcia, Jofre Soares. 1977 Portuguese 100 min. A hired killer is sent to murder a band of jaguncos and encounters problems with a politically ambitious sheriff, a disillusioned professor, the sad solitude of Laura and the mystic crisis of a padre. Directed by Glauber Rocha. Starring Mauricio de Valle, Odete Lara, Othon Bastos. 1969. Portuguese 95 min. A young priest arrives in an isolated town in Minas Gerais where he finds himself attracted to a lonely woman who is the mistress of a rich man and coveted by the other men of the town. Highlights the harsh environment and the toll it takes on the local population. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. Starring Helena Ignez, Fauzi Arap, Rosa Portuguese w/ Sandrina. 1965. English subtitles 90 min. A classic film about Ze do Burro, a campesino who promised to carry a cross as heavy as Christ's because his beloved donkey recovered from wounds suffered during a storm. He must face prejudice, injustice, and intrigue when the padre refuses to let him in the church because of charges of witchcraft. Directed by Anselmo Duarte. Starring Leonardo Portuguese w/ Vilar, Norma Bengell, Gloria Meneses. 1962. English subtitles 95 min. Portuguese with On December 31st of 1999, the destiny brings a fugitive prisoner and a Portuguese, depressed middle class teacher together, as the new millennium Spanish, and approaches bringing hope to everyone. 1999. English subtitles 72 minutes General information about the Organization of American States. OAS. 1973. English 16 pp. This film explores, through three generations, the life of the Mejia family as they experience the contradictions and changing realities of living between the US and Mexico. The parents proudly hold fast to both their Mexican citizenship and green cards while their children, all born in California, examine their place and role in both societies. Citron Nueve Producciones. 1995. English 60 min. "The latest documentary from Heddy Honigmann (Forever, Metal and Melancholy, O Amor Natural) focuses on Peru's capital city of Lima, revealing its startling contrasts of wealth and poverty, and how many of its poorest citizens have survived decades of economic crisis, terrorism and government violence, denial of workers' rights, and political corruption. "Demonstrating anew Honigmann's extraordinary talent as one of the most empathetic documentary filmmakers at work today, OBLIVION provides intimate and moving portraits of street musicians, singers, vendors, shoeshine boys, and the gymnasts (some mere children) and jugglers who perform at traffic stops. The film also visits with small business owners, from a leather-‐goods repairman and a presidential sash manufacturer to a frog-‐juice vendor, and contrasts the work and home environments of bartenders, waiters and waitresses employed at Lima's finest restaurants and hotels but who live in slums in the city's surrounding hillsides. "The moving interviews and reminiscences of these resilient and resourceful Peruvians are interwoven with scenes of contemporary political protests and archival footage of the rogues' gallery of the nation's presidents-‐Fernando Belaúnde (1980-‐1985), Alan Garcia (1985-‐1990), Alberto Fujimori (1990-‐2000)-‐whose mismanaged or corrupt regimes have turned the majority of Peru's citizens into perennial victims of economic impoverishment and political abuse. "For most viewers, who are reminded of Peru only by news reports of a major earthquake, a presidential election or the discovery of a decades-‐old mass grave of army massacre victims, OBLIVION introduces us to the everyday reality of Lima, celebrating a people who, albeit politically English and Spanish powerless, have resisted being consigned to oblivion. -‐-‐ with English http://icarusfilm.com/new2009/obl.html subtitles 93 minutes Paz shares his thoughts on poets, poetry, and language; discusses his career as a political observer and activist, and draws sharp distinctions between politics and poetry. film for the Humanities. 1988. English 29 min. Latin American Studies Association (LASA). Grades 4 -‐ 8. 1977. English 50 pp.
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Odo Ya: Life With Aids
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This documentary first explores the history of AIDS campaigns in Brazil and the cultural implications surrounding the disease, and then against this backdrop portrays a pioneering AIDS education program originated by followers of Candomble. Produced and Directed by Tania Cypriano. Portuguese w/ Viva! Pictures. 1998. English voiceover Archeologists share their search for an answer to the question of the identity and origin of the first human settlers in the Americas. Particular focus on the controversy over Clovis Man, a New Mexican culture dated around 11,000 BC PBS film (Anthropology Series). 1988. English General information about the Organization of American States. OAS. 1973. Spanish A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men and Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. As "children of the Gods" these men find an outlet for theatrical expression through exhilarating performances in which they embody the gods. Meanwhile the AIDS epidemic looms as a continual threat and adds a disquieting degree of nihilism to their relatively optimistic attitudes toward life and happiness In Creole with in Port-‐au-‐Prince. 2002 English subtitles A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men And Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. As "children of the gods," the men find an explanation for homosexuality as well as divine protection. They also find an outlet for theatrical expression through exhilarating performances in which they embody the gods. Meanwhile, the AIDS epidemic looms as a continual threat and adds a disquieting degree of nihilism to their relatively optimistic attitudes toward life and happiness in Port-‐au-‐Prince. The filmmaker, Anne Lescot, is an anthropologist who has studied Haitian Vodou for 10 years. Laurence Magloire has been working in the field of television for 10 years. By Anne Lescot and Laurence Magloire. Copyright 2002. English subtitles In Ecuador in the year 2000 construction began on a heavy crude oil-‐ pipeline, the OCP. It is intended to double Ecuadorian oil output in order to satisfy the energy requirements of the U.S. The oil will be extracted from the Amazon headwaters, wiping our rainforests national parks and indigenous cultures.This documentary testifies to the reality of 30 years of oil exploitation in a country whose extremely rich natural patrimony is being destroyed due to the greed of transnational corporations and of Spanish w/ English the international banking system. 2003 subtitles Presents highlights of the Congressional investigation. 1987. English Brief articles on economics, history, sociology, etc. of Mexico. Profiles of Mexican teenagers, US-‐Mexican relations, and Salinas. Issue of Scholastic Update magazine, November 18, 1988. English ON THE LINE is an inside look at the people behind one of the largest nonviolent movements in America today: the movement to close the School of the Americas/WHINSEC, a U.S. Army school that trains Latin American soldiers. In a world where politics, passion, and Constitutional rights collide, protesters discuss their activism, the dark side of U.S. foreign policy, and the challenges of protesting since 9/11. Directed by Peter Glenn and Jason A. Schmidt. 2007. English On the Map focuses on the movement of Guyanese people into Barbados, within the context of the Caribbean Single Market & Economy. Are failing economies forcing the poor to migrate at all costs? Un/documented migrants speak about their migrant experiences, exposing cracks in the dream and myth of the “one Caribbean” region. Images, sound, and data collide to create moments between raw testimonials of migrants, formal interviews, and passionate reflections. English with Directed and produced by Annalee Davis. 2007. 30 minutes. Spanish optional Spanish subtitled screening option. subtitles The jaguar is the recurrent symbol of the ancient Indian cultures of Mesoamerica. This program follows the symbol of the jaguar across a number of archaeological sites, explaining its varied symbolism and the light it casts on indigenous cultures. film for the Humanities. 1990. English This film explores the problem of adolescent sexuality among young people in Peru who lack knowledge, have no possibilities of education or employment and no status in the community. The question of machismo in Peruvian society and the need to educate both boys and girls to take responsibility for their behavior is examined. Shot in Lima, the filmmaker is Diaz Costa. This is part of the "Not the Numbers Game Series," where each of the short film was made by a woman filmmaker native to the country being discussed. They were shown at the Cairo Conference on Spanish w/ English Population and Development in 1996. subtitles A parody of anthropology and cultural imperialism in which a team of linguists journey into the hinterlands of Patagonia to study a dying language. Stunning cinematography by Henri Alekan. Directed by Raul Ruiz. Starring Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jean Badin, Fernando Bordeu. 1982. English Bill Moyers report on the U.S.-‐Mexican border. It explores the situation at the border, where the border is not a barrier but a place where the Mexican and the American cultures, economies, communities, and destinies are merging. PBS film. N.d. English Roland film on Art. 1968. English Using actual film footage, this documentary recounts the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and presents the official U.S. perspective of events of that period. US Department of Defense. Ca. 1965. English
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One World One Economy
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Only the News that Fits
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Onward Christian Soldiers
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Open to Question: The Art of Teaching and Learning by Inquiry
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Opera do Malandro
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Os Cafajestes
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Os Sermoes
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Os Trapalhoes no Auto da Compadecida
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Oscar
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Our Developing World: Brazil
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Our Developing World: Cuba
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A four-‐part film examining the economies of Mexico, Poland, Ghana, and the role of the IMF in these areas. Can be used to introduce students to current economic problems and policies in these countries, and related themes such as economic adjustment, transition from central planning to market economies, and managing international debt. Includes instructor's guide. 1990. Part I: Pulling It Together-‐-‐Opening the Economy; Part II: Mexico-‐-‐Promoting Growth; Part III: Poland-‐-‐Opening the Economy; Part IV: Ghana-‐-‐Facing Hardships in Sub-‐Saharan Africa. English Focuses on the news reporting of the Arias Peace plan negotiations in Nicaragua. Journalists discuss the issues of deadlines, the demand for sensationalism, and editorial decisions that shape our understanding of foreign events. Icarus film. 1989. English This documentary analyzes the growing power of US-‐based broadcast evangelism in Latin America. Examines the challenge presented to the Catholic church by media-‐based Protestant institutions such as the Voice of the Ances and the Reverend Jimmy Swaggart. These groups are often criticized for their messianic zeal and their ties to the military. Icarus film. 1989. English Presents methods of "inquiry teaching," designed to encourage students to ask questions, probe evidence and challenge their own perceptions, making learning an active rather than a passive experience. Includes guidelines on selecting topics for discussion, preparing classroom presentation, and dealing with problem students. 1990. English From the musical theatre of Chico Buarque, here is a film based on 16 of his songs which were inspired by Bertold Brecht. The movie takes place in the '40's during WWII in an old bohemian neighborhood of Rio. The plot involves romance, police, contraband, and Nazi spies. Directed by Ruy Guerra. Starring Edson Celulari, Claudia Ohana. 1986. Portuguese Two shiftless young men drum up a scheme involving faked photos. A story of escapism and desperation, including the first frontal nude in Brazilian cinema. Directed by Ruy Guerra. Starring Jece Valadao, Norma Bengell, Daniel Filho. 1962. Portuguese This innovative film portrays the life and works of Father Antonio Vieira (1608-‐1697), a Portuguese priest who spent most of his life between the court on Dom Joao IV in Lisbon and northeastern Brazil. The film portrays his conflicts with Catholic Inquisitors in Portugal who censured him for advocating the return of exiled Jews in Holland so that they might help to finance colonial projects overseas. Directed by Julio Bressane. Starring Portuguese w/ Othon Bastos and Caetano Veloso. 1989. English subtitles Based on the popular play by Ariano Suassuna. This version stars the participants of the successful TV comedy hour ''Os Trapalhoes.'' The play deals with poor peasants of the Brazilian Northeast and their comic difficulties with corrupt priests, bandits, and exploitative landowners. Directed by Roberto Farias. Starring Dede Santana, Zacurias Mussum. Portuguese Oscar Brahim is a taxi driver in Buenos Aires and works twelve hours a day. Ever irritated by the constant bombarding of advertisements -‐ indeed a visual form of pollution -‐ he transports modified posters, scissors, and glue in the trunk of his car, that will allow him to "alter" the ads and transform them into veritable works of art, visual pamphlets to denounce the leeway of the Argentine society. He leaves room for hop that even an individual initiative, and an artistic one at that, can change Spanish w/ English our vision of the world and awaken our conscience. 2005 subtitles Human rights, environmental issues, and Brazil's drug problem are featured in this program. The efforts of ethnologist Porfirio Carvailho to save the Waimiri-‐Atraori Indians of the Amazon from extinction are detailed. A second segment shows how Sweden and Brazil are cooperating in the development of energy from biomass. A third segment focuses on the drug problem in Sao Paulo and a soccer program designed to save city youths from lives of drugs and crime. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1996. English Topics featured in this program include the preservation of cultural heritage and the environment. Specifically, the program discusses the many historical sites of Havana that have been saved from destruction by UNESCO; a second segment talks about efforts underway to rescue the Bay of Havana from the ravages of pollution. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1996. English Economic development issues, politics, and human rights are featured in this program. The first segment details the 35-‐year reign of terror under dictator General Alfredo Stroessner, and the country's efforts to forget its painful political past. The second segment shows how the country provides economic assistance to its hordes of street vendors. A third segment details the plight of the Pai Indians, and how devastation of the Amazon forest is depriving them of life resources. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1996. English Part of a series of six books. Each examines a different topic relating to the environment. Each includes information and eight interdisciplinary lessons to give students information and skills needed to understand global problems. Specify which book(s) when ordering. 1990. English This film, shot in the southern Andes of Peru, documents the Yawar Fiesta, an annual event representing the Indian's triumph over the Spaniards. The ceremony pits two animals with symbolic significance against each other: a condor, representing the spirit of the Andes, and a bull, the symbol of Spain. filmmakers Library, Inc. 1987. English Barbet Schroeder's first film away from Hollywood in 13 years also ranks as one of his best. A writer returns home to Colombia, with the intention of taking his own life, to find his hometown is a center for cocaine production and gang warfare. He becomes involved intimately with a teenaged gang member, but their relationship only brings the writer closer to the tragic state of his homeland. Shot guerilla-‐style digital film, on location in Colombia without permits, this film reaffirmed Schroeder's directorial vitality. Colombia/France, 2000, VHS. Spanish with AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS English subtitles
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Our Mexican-‐American Musical Heritage
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Our Troubled Skies
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Out of the Mouths of Babes
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Pablo Milanes: Nueva trova cubana
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Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People
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Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People Guide
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Padre nuestro Paintings and Frescoes by Jose Clemente Orozco
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Pajaritos en bandadas: Papapepelipitopos
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Pajaritos en bandadas: Tiempo de picaros Palenque
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Palenque: The Walls of Mayan History
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Palenque: Un canto: The African Heritage of a Colombian Village
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Explores the pre-‐Colombian and Spanish antecedents of Mexican music and their effect on contemporary forms. Includes study questions for middle school-‐-‐high school level. Educational film Network. N.d. English Part of a series of six books. Each examines a different topic relating to the environment. Each includes information and eight interdisciplinary lessons to give students information and skills needed to understand global problems. Specify which book(s) when ordering. 1990. English This film documents the chronology of language acquisition during the first six years of life. Emphasizes the way children learn language on their own by extracting the rules of grammar from the language they hear around them. While the film itself addresses only first-‐language acquisition by children, it is also useful to courses in second-‐language acquisition. filmmakers Library, Inc. ca. 1990. English Biographical documentary of the performer and composer Pablo Milanes, one of the founders of the nueva trova cubana. Interviews with Pablo; also clips of him performing various songs. Macondo. 1985. Spanish 2012 Américas Award Winner. Once there was a little boy named NeftalÃ-‐, who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded himself with words. NeftalÃ-‐ discovered the magic between the pages of books. When he was sixteen, he began publishing his poems as Pablo Neruda. Pablo wrote poems about the things he loved -‐ things made by his artist friends, things found at the marketplace, and things he saw in nature. He wrote about the people of Chile and their stories of struggle. Because above all things and above all words, Pablo Neruda loved people. English 2012 Américas Award K-‐12 Teacher Workshop Packet and Information. English A cardinal, upon finding out he is terminally ill, leaves the Pope to go put all his affairs in order before he dies. He wants to leave his inheritance to his illegitimate daughter, and, to add to the complications, she is known to be a prostitute. Directed by Francisco Regueiro. Starring Fernando Rey, Francisco Rabal, Victoria Abril. 1984. Spanish Cabinet Collection Nos. 204-‐205. 2 guides included. English This anthology of popular riddles and word games can be used as a fun way to practice pronunciation and encourage understanding and dual meanings of vocabulary. Some of these riddles challenge Spanish teachers 1990. Spanish This anthology of popular children's stories and fables from Costa Rica is a fun way to review vocabulary and grammar. Includes comprehension questions for children that can be used for intermediate Spanish classes. 1986. Spanish Slides of Mayan ruins, ornaments, figurines, etc. 1979. Guide included. English Part of the film for the Humanities and Sciences series Ciudades del Mexico Antiguo, this film illuminates several important rites and rituals of the Mayans who lived in Palenque by interpreting the many inscriptions found on the walls of its main buildings. The life and death of significant rulers such as Hlach Vinic, the Solar Prince, and Kuk Quetzl, the last lord of Palenque, are examined. Rituals explained include the daily blood Spanish w/ English ritual for warriors and human sacrifice. 1999. subtitles Documents the history and daily life of Palenque de San Basilio, a town near Cartagena in northern Colombia, which was founded by rebel slaves in 1713. Through interviews with the descendants of the original settlers, this film presents their history, cultural heritage, and current economic and political conditions. Maria Bozzi. Casimba film. 1992. English The will to survive is stronger than ever...with beautiful panoramic shots of the fantastic Peruvian countryside offset by the claustrophobic terror of paramilitary guerillas, Palomas de Papel (Paper Dove) creates an interesting dynamic that is the complex combination of beauty and suffering. In this grim realist depiction of chaos set in the majestic Peruvian Andes during the 1980s, the characters must survive amidst a bloody civil war. Paloma de Papel recounts the harrowing coming of age story of Juan (Antonio Callirgos), as he struggles to survive poverty, corruption and violence when Shining Path guerillas sweep through and force the helpless youngster into their ranks. This film explores the violence and political turmoil as seen through the eyes of a child, and Spanish w/ English effectively shows an alternate side of the conflict. subtitles Cabinet Collection No. 141. Guide included. English Offers a brief introduction to the history, culture, and geography of Panama from the time of the Spanish conquest to the present day. Educational film Network. 1988. English Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 142. Guide included. English Born and raised in poverty, Francisco Villa began his career as a cattle thief and bandit, but ended his life as a champion of Mexico's peasants and a national hero. film for the Humanities. 1982. English
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Para la comunidad Desde la comunidad (By the People for the People)
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Para servir a Usted
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An enduring problem in the history of human relations is to see others as they really are. Every culture creates its own perceptual world, and every culture must be seen in its own terms. When ethnographic film first began, it pioneered a movement to document the disappearing lifestyles of non-‐Western cultures. But after the 1960s, the desire emerged to shift away from documentation by outside observers and towards an overall assertion of the natives' right to self-‐determination, allowing indigenous people to create their own image for the first time. For indigenous groups in Bolivia, the acquisition of film technology has spurred a movement to create their own body of mass media, using it as a powerful tool for cultural and political self-‐determination. As they continue to demand greater representation in the national political process, Bolivia's indigenous majority has discovered that the key is producing their own audio-‐visual media, showing the realities and problems of various communities throughout the country to what has become an international audience. During July and August of 2007, almost one year after the Constitutional Assembly began meeting to draft a new vision for the country, these “social communicators” took their film across the country, hosting free screenings and staging debates and discussions about how best to reform Bolivia. This film follows the events and discussions of this tour, providing a brief look into the roots of the indigenous filmmaking movement in Bolivia, the philosophy behind it, its relevance today, and its hopes and aims for the future. Directed and produced by Mark Kendall. 14 minutes. filmed in Bolivia. Completed in July 2007. This project contains dialogue in Spanish and English. Subtitled in English. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Spanish and English Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, with English Short GENRES: Educational, Underground, Human Rights, Independent, subtitles 14 minutes In this comedy of deep human emotions, a waiter working at a high society party becomes one of the main guests among the rich and famous. A contrast between two different social spheres but quiet similar in their human motivations. AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS. Spanish Dramatizatio of this story which seeks the truth about a woman who died just before the story opens. By Juan Carlos Onetti. film for the Humanities. 1988. Spanish Pictures of Record. Depicts the stages of wrapping Paracas mummy bundles, the embroidered garments worn by the rulers and other personal articles found at the Paracas Necropolis. Guide included. English Analyzes the power struggle within General Stroessner's party, documents human rights abuses, and examines the development of Spanish w/ English opposition forces within Paraguay. The Cinema Guild. 1990. voice translation Cabinet Collection No. 17. Guide included. English Highlights Paraguayan history, geography, and contemporary urban and rural life. Emphasis on the bi-‐cultural nature of the society, as many paraguayans are descended from the native Guarani and still speak the native language. Guide included. CRC slide series; also available for purchase. English A documentary made in Jardim Santo Andre, a town in Santo Andre, about an experimental intervention in a troubled urban area by JAMAC -‐ Jardim Miriam Arte Clube to fight urbanization and improve the environment of the neighborhood. For 6 months, artist Monica Nador, accompanied by a group of young artists from Jardim Miriam, produced art at two centers in the neighborhood that had recently been urbanized. The group learned how to use stencils, debated painting techniques and urban art, produced murals, and in the end, beautified the neighborhood. This community project, that was begun as an artistic expression and the symbolic appropriation of living space, is narrated through its own participants. Portuguese Frake Instructional Aids. Bilingual materials for the classroom. Includes tape, 8 slides, printed guide with transcript, questions, exercises, and tests. English For centuries beautiful, raucous Puerto Rican parrots and the settlers on the island of Puerto Rico hunted for food, survived hurricanes, raised their young, and protected their homes. But then things began to change, and in time the trees in which the parrots nested were destroyed. By 1967 only 24 Puerto Rican parrots were left in the wild. Humans had nearly caused their extinction. Could humans now save the parrots? As they have done in their award winning _The Mangrove Tree-‐ , Roth and Trumbore tell two intriguing stories. Discover the fascinating history of Puerto Rico. 2014 Americas Award Winner. English, Spanish Part I presents Jamaica and examines the meager economic opportunities of a particular family on the island. Part II concerns Barbados and the clothing industry there, both factory and cottage industry. film Incorporated. 1981. English A musical comedy which transposes two figures out of Yoruba mythology to contemporary Cuba. Shango is an irresistible lumpen layabout, while his nemesis is Ogun is a staid model worker. Directed by Manuel Octavio Gomez. Starring Miguel Benavides, Asseneh Rodriguez, Litico Rodriguez. 1984. Spanish Shows the beauty and skill of the work of a Mexican papier mache artist. Linares, known as el maestro de carton, describes his life and his art and the traditional esthetics behind it. Shows the Easter-‐time tradition known as the quema de Judas in which papier-‐mache figurines are burned or filled with fireworks and exploded. Originally the figures represented Judas, but since colonial times they are frequently made in the shape of unpopular politicians or other social figures. The Works. 1975. Seasonal, Mar-‐Apr. (See also FA/MEX/14) English A nine-‐year-‐old boy's preening obsession with straightening his hair Spanish with elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-‐working mother. French subtitles A book, in Spanish, discussing that Pelo Malo, 'bad hair,' doesn't exist. Shows the diversity of types of hair people have. Spanish
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Building Bridges of Understanding Series. Brigham Young University. General introduction to Brazilian culture for travelers, teachers, and students. 1977. English Provides cultural, social, and economic information about 42 different cultural or national groups in Latin America, with particular emphasis on those who live in politically troubled regions or whose cultures are considered to be in danger of disappearing. 1989. English A rags to riches to rags story of Pepe el Toro. After having his inheritance taken away from him, Pepe has to go into the boxing ring to pay off his debts. Pepe proves to be more capable of handling the blows in the ring than the knocks of life. Directed by Ismael Rodriguez. Starring Pedro Infante, Marga Lopez, Chachita. 1952. Black and white. Spanish This book, presented in a trilingual format-‐-‐Spanish, English, and French-‐-‐ has gorgeous full color photos of intricate clay statues of dogs made by the people of ancient Colima as offerings to the dead. Published by the English/French/Spa Govierno del estado de Colima in 1998. nish A cultural resource package which gives an overview of the peoples and traditions of the Peruvian Andes. Includes an arpillera (a traditional woven textile), zomponia (pan pipe), doll handcrafts, and a llama figurine. English Peru's Camisea Gas Project is currently the most damaging project in the Amazon Basin. Located in the remote Urubamba Valley in the south-‐east Peruvian Amazon, the $1.6 billion project includes two pipelines to the Peruvian coast cutting through an Amazon biodiversity hotspot described by scientists as "the last place on earth" to drill for fossil fuels. Nearly 75 percent of gas extraction operations are located inside a State Reserve for indigenous peoples living with little or no contact with the outside world, who have been forcibly contacted by the Camisea consortia in violation of their internationally recognized rights. A gas processing plant is being built on the Peruvian coast within the buffer zone of a marine reserve of international significance. 2004 English Cabinet Collection No. 123. Guide included. English This documentary chronicles the development of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path), from its inception in 1970 to the capture of its leader in 1992, and the impact it had upon the rural communities in the highlands of Peru. Freewill Productions. 1996. English Cabinet Collection No. 124 & 127. Guides included. English Cabinet Collection No. 125. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 27. Guide included. English Exploring the majestic ruins in Cuzco and the modern-‐day culture of the Quechua Indians, this program introduces viewers to the heritage of the Incas in Peru. Grades 7 and up. Aims Media. 1970. English Cabinet Collection No. 20. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 128. Guide included. English Includes both ancient Peruvian music and that which was influenced by the arrival of the Spanish. Quechua/ Spanish Cabinet Collection No. 126. Describes the lifestyle of indigenous peoples in Pisac, 55 miles from Cuzco. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 26. Guide included. English From film for the Humanities and Sciences (www.film.com) Three Dynamic Economies series comes this 1998 film. Despite political problems, rampant terrorism, and hyperinflation, Peru is somehow managing to turn itself around economically. This program explores that about-‐face and Peru's newfound economic and social stability. Also discussed are the many challenges that remain, the most urgent of which is how the country can release all of its 25 million people from the grip of cyclical poverty. English This film examines warp pattern weaving in Peru, an Andean Indian tradition which has been handed down for generations. Includes footage of a 1946 archaeological excavation in Huaca Prieta and how the museum reconstructed ancient tapestry patterns from fabric faded beyond recognition. The Cinema Guild. 1980. English Two audio tapes with an accompanying activity book. Goes through the four seasons. Judith White. Audio Forum. 1989. English/ Spanish Rural and urban poverty issues in Brazil. n.d. Spanish Peru. Cabinet Collection Nos. 181 and 182. 2 guides included. English (Pierre Verger -‐ Mensageiro entre Dois Mundos) This sumptuously-‐filmed documentary retraces the adventurous life of photographer Pierre Verger, a French ethnographer who devoted his life to the study of the reciprocal cultural influences between Bahia, Brazil and the Benin regions of Africa. The originality of his work lies in his demonstration that not only were cultural traditions brought from Africa to Brazil by slaves, but former slaves who returned to their native continent brought back Brazilian influences as well. The film is narrated by renowned musician Portuguese Gilberto Gil. 1998 w/English subtitles Pioneers in contemporary Cuban painting, including Eduardo Abela, Jorge Arche, Marcelo Poglotti, and Amelia Pelaez. Guide included. English Documents religious art in a colonial church of Antigua, Guatemala. Lively narration and soundtrack, historical context given. From the Guatemala por dentro television series. 1984. Spanish
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A groundbreaking bilingual collection of traditional rhymes that celebrates childhood and Spanish and Latin American heritage. From playing dress up to making tortillas, and from rising at daybreak to falling asleep, these joyful rhymes are sure to delight young readers. Passed down from generation to generation, the twenty-‐nine rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by Alice Schertle capture the spirit of each rhyme and have a charm all their own. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations by Spanish artist VivÃ-‐ Escrivá, this collection is destined to become a beloved classic for children already familiar with the rhymes as well as those encountering them for the first time. English and Spanish 64 pages
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Multi-‐award-‐winning depiction of a homeless Brazilian youth's inexorable descent into the criminal underworld, illuminated with lightening flashes of innocence, joy, humor, and friendship. Directed by Hector Babenco. Portuguese w/ 1981. English subtitles Journey from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans -‐ pole to pols across the Earth. State of the art filming techniques and dramatic Cineflex aerial photography give you a glimpse of the natural world that wll astound your eyes for hours. Hosted by Sigourney Weaver, this 11 part series comes from the same team that brought you the Emmy-‐ winning Blue Planet. See mating rituals and hunting behaviors captured for the first time. It's an unparalleled look that only 70 camera operators, 200 locations, and over 2,000 days of filming can bring. Disc one: Pole to Pole, Mountains, Deep Ocean; Disc 2: Deserts, Ice Worlds, Shallow Seas; Disc 3: Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water; Disc 4: Seasonal Forests, Caves; Disc 5 (Bonus Disc): Planet Earth: The Future. English J. Doyle Casteel, Miriam Williford. Latin American Studies Association (LASA). Grades 6-‐12. 1976. English An excellent resource for "Internationalizing" your classroom. Written by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, this p 340 curriculum enhancement will help you implement international issues steamlessly into your curriculum. The G arifuna are a Central American people of West African and Native English American descent. One of their most popular rituals is wanaragua, a three-‐fold system of masked Christmas processionals commonly called Jankunú. This ritual is a unique blend of African, European, and Native American (Arawak and Carib) art traditions in which social and cultural identities are expressed through music, dance, and costume. As dancers adorn themselves in colorful regalia to mimic past foreign oppressors they symbolically affirm their identity. They perform stylized movements to the accompaniment of drums and social commentary songs composed by men. Descriptions of the three processions and dance styles are interspersed with interviews by Garifuna singers, drummers, dancers, cultural advocates, and scholars on the significance of rituals. Rare footage of wárini, the now extinct ritual that is the Africanized predecessor to wanaragua, is accompanied by commentary on the significance of the ritual. Examples of wanaragua drumming and dance styles demonstrate how drummers rhythmically interpret the unique movements of each dancer. Translations of song texts show the Garifuna language on screen and reveal themes commonly found in songs. Gender play and role reversal become part of the revelry as Garifuna men mimic European women. Occasionally, Garifuna women, disguised as male wanaragua dancers, join in the festivities. The antics and songs of Charikanari, a ritual featuring stock characters such as the Two-‐Foot Cow and Devil, are also presented. Images of similar processionals in other locations include photos of Masquerade in St. Kitts-‐Nevis, Gombey in Bermuda, Jonkonnu in Jamaica, John Kuner (now extinct) in North Carolina, Junkanoo in the Bahamas, and Fancy Dress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Also included are photographs and footage of wanaragua as performed by Garifuna from Guatemala and Honduras with oral accounts English Looks at the black market in stolen pre-‐Columbian antiquities. In particular, the documentary traces how Peruvian artifacts from the tombs of the Lords of Sipan reached the US, and how the legal processes of both countries were incapable of forcing the return of the artifacts to their rightful owners. PBS film (Frontline episode). 1990. English Angel V. Ciardiello. Contains sections on Mexican American and Puerto Rican Americans. Includes learning activities. 1975. English Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish A panorama of pre-‐Columbian culture of Costa Rica. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English By Peter Evans, Elida Ribinia Liedke, and Enno D. Liedke Filho, Latin American Institute, University of New Mexico. Introduction and annotated bibliography. English Grades 3-‐12. English This game offers students vocabulary-‐building practice through word and phrase translation. May be played at beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels in Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Yiddish. 2 to 6 players. English Example of a Spanish Colonial city. Guide included. English Long Version. Portrays the creation myth of the Quiche Maya of Guatemala. These myths surrounding the birth and death of the first fathers of the underworld, spread throughout native American cultures. This film is animated using actual Maya artwork found on pottery and in murals. Although it is animated, it is intended for high school and adult audiences. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. 1986. Available in two versions. Specify long or short version. English Short Version. Portrays the creation myth of the Quiche Maya of Guatemala. These myths surrounding the birth and death of the first fathers of the underworld, spread throughout native American cultures. This film is animated using actual Maya artwork found on pottery and in murals. Although it is animated, it is intended for high school and adult audiences. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. 1986. Available in two versions. Specify long or short version. English
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This animated short from Chile tells the tale of creation based on "Popul Vuh: the Ancient Stories of the Quiche," written by the indigenous Maya Quiche people after the Spanish Conquest. The vibrant illustrations are taken from Mayan codices, paintings found on vessels, and stones carved with scenes from the "Popul Vuh" between the years 300-‐900 A.D. Accompanying the narrator is original music performed with pre-‐ Columbian and other ethnographic instruments from the Americas. The text relates solely to the creation of the world and humankind, and gives the viewer a unique look into Mayan culture and history. Perfect for the Spanish with K-‐12 classroom. Directed by Ana Mar?a Pavez. 2006. English subtitles In Guatemala in 1558, a young Mayan K’iche’ man, who had learned to write the K’iche’ language in Latin characters, transcribed the sacred book – the Popul Vuh. It is a written account of the creation of the universe, the gods, and demi-‐gods in that universe, and the story of gow humans were created by them. Furthermore it traced the lineage of the Maya lords down to their imprisonment and torture by the Spanish invaders. A Spanish priest, Francisco Ximenez, found this document in his church in Chichicastenango in 1701 and translated it into Spanish. Thus the sacred book of the Maya has come down to us. This beautifully illustrated version of the Popul Vuh, retold by Victor Montejo, and illustrated by Luis Garay, allows today’s young readers to discover one of the most ancient literary works of the Americas. English Cabinet Collection No. 256. Presents the colorfully-‐painted portable backdrops used by fotografos ambulantes as backgrounds for souvenir photographs. Guide included. English Popular film produced by natives of Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. Includes both humorous and serious film on health, work, social conditions, war, travel, etc. Individual countries available on separate cassettes. See individual country headings under Spanish w/ English film (FF) for description of film of each country. Guide included. subtitles Of all Latin American countries, the independent film community is most developed in Brazil. Here are five productions: the first, a day in the life of a working woman condensed into five minutes; the second and third, satirical caricatures of a TV correspondent in a gold mining area and in the Xingu Indian reserve; the fourth, a collage of Afro-‐Brazilian sounds and images; the fifth, made to raise support for a cultural center, depicts Portuguese w/ vampires who suck the life blood of the artist community. English subtitles When Pinochet took power in 1973, all forms of mass communication were subject to military review. Through tapes such as this one, officially banned information reached the populace. The first program documents the events which lead to demonstrations against the repressive military government (5 min.) The second program provides an overview of Chile's recent history (52 min.) The third program shows how homeless people solve their own problems (12 min.) The fourth shows an experiment in Spanish w/ English popular education (28 min.) subtitles Both sides of the civil war understand the importance of propaganda as these programs show. The firs serves the military's campaign to gain popular support for their role in the conflict. The second interviews Salvadorans and asks why they left. The third is produced by the guerillas as a way to present their side of the story and to help inform the Spanish w/ English peasants of what happens across the country. subtitles Six Parts: One-‐-‐Cross section of one afternoon of Mexican TV. Two-‐-‐ Common places: examines the reality of Mexican women. Three-‐-‐ Housewives: a neighborhood bands together to oppose an eviction. Four-‐-‐ Our tequio: Captures the tequio, the Zacatecan day of community work, as they try to save their city hall. Five-‐-‐The Triumph: Made for environmentalists as a tool to save the jungle from destruction. Six-‐-‐film Spanish w/ English Road: Experimental film of a cross country journey. D1136 subtitles The film include: La virgen que suda, Testimonios, Las mujeres, Aqui en Spanish w/ English Esta Esquina, Que pasa con el Papel hygienic. subtitles film programs are ''Miss Universe in Peru'' and ''Gregorio,'' a story about an Indian family which leaves the country to find work in the city. This is Spanish w/ English Part D of FF/LA/04 (Found on Tape 2 of Copy 2 or Tape 2 of the Original). subtitles The first program, ''Signal to Adjust,'' is about how the TV ruined a married couple's relationship. The second, The Judge's Coin, is a poetic adaptation of historical events which lead to the largest peasant uprising in Bolivia. This is Part D of FF/LA/04 (Found on Tape 2 of Copy 2 or Tape 2 Spanish w/ English of the Original). subtitles A film produced for internal consumption portraying the improvements made after the revolution: more equality for women, better working conditions, higher productivity, etc. Shows the popular support the Sandinistas had, but this is not an objective presentation. ATC-‐CST. 1984. The changes in the environment and society of Latin America are presented in relation to increases in population and development in the 20th century. English version and Spanish version on the same tape. From the Latin American Lifestyles series. 1988. This documentary gives an historical overview of the island, then discusses possible options for the future, including continuation of the status quo, statehood, or independence from the U.S. PBS film. 1983. A. Iron in the Soul. Examines the history and legacy of slavery in the British Caribbean. This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering. B. Out of Africa. Looks at the African cultural legacy of slavery in the British Caribbean. This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering.
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Portrait of the Caribbean Part C: Paradise Lost
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Portrait of the Caribbean Part F: Following Fidel
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Portrait of the Caribbean Part G: Shades of Freedom
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Portraits of Mexican Americans: Pathfinders in the Mexican American Communities
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C. Paradise Lost. The Spanish legacy is examined with a look at life in the Dominican Republic. This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering. English D. La Grande Illusion. This program examines the identity crisis of Marinique and the French Caribbean: Do they belong in the geography of the Caribbean or the economy of Europe? This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering. English E. Worlds Apart. This film looks at the largest single population group in Guyana and Trinidad, the East Indians. This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering. English F. Following Fidel. Examines the contrasts of conditions in Cuba and of the resident's reluctance to join the Caribbean community which may bring reliance on the United States again. This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering. English G. Shades of Freedom. This final program searches for the definition of a new Caribbean identity, not one based on colonial powers. This film series examines the different cultures which have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. The seven programs are divided into three tapes. Ambrose film. Guide included. 1992. Please specify tape when ordering. English This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Since our nation's founding, individuals whose roots are in the Spanish speaking countries have contributed immeasurably to the rich diversity that is American's melting pot. Chronicled here are their struggles and triumphs -‐ what they faced and overcome on their way to great accomplishments. Gorgeous portraits by renowned artist Raul Colon complement sparkling biographies by California poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. English Gives biographical/ historical information on 15 individuals and groups of Mexican Americans and their special contribution to American society. Includes worksheets, reading comprehension passages, and other activities for the 4-‐8th grade classroom. Good Apple. 1991. English A Charming, intelligent comedy-‐drama that bristles with energy and invention, Possible Loves explores the volatility of romantic love with freshness and unexpected poignancy. Julia (Carolina Ferraz) is a beautiful young university student who stands up Carlos (Murilo Benicio) at a Rio movie theater. Fifteen years later, the would-‐be lovers bump into each other. What happened in the ensuing years? The ingenious story follows three different scenarios of Carlos' life: one as a married man, one as a gay man, and one as a hopeless romantic. Remarkable acting and a strong directorial hand accent this totally original film that won the Latin Portuguese with America Cinema Award at the Sundance Film Festival. English Subtitles Painted watercolor posters of Columbus, Cabot, Magellan, Coronado, Cortes, Vespucci, Pizarro, Balboa, De Soto, and Ponce de Leon. English Political posters disseminated by the Nicaraguan counter-‐revolutionary faction based in Costa Rica. English Extensive text and bibliography. Guide included. Spanish Told through the compelling lives of five courageous Haitian women workers, Poto Mitan gives the global economy a human face. Each woman's personal story explains neoliberal globalization, how it is gendered, and how it impacts Haiti. And while Poto Mitan offers in-‐depth understanding of Haiti, its focus on women's subjugation, worker exploitation, poverty, and resistance makes it clear that these are global struggles. 2009. English Cabinet Collection 184. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 120. Guide included. English Guide included. English Cabinet Collection Nos. 254-‐255. 2 guides included. English Cabinet Collection No. 02. Guide included. English In 1788, the slave ship Africa set sale from the Gambia River, its hold laden with a profitable but highly perishable cargo -‐ hundreds of men, women, and children bound in chains -‐ headed for American shores. Eight months later, a handful of survivors found themselves for sale in Natchez, Mississippi. One of them, a 26 year old named Abdul Rahman, made an astonishing claim: that he was a prince of an African kingdom larger and more developed than the newly formed United States. Prince Among Slaves is the remarkable true story of an African prince, who endured the humiliation of slavery without ever losing his dignity or hope for freedom. English This documentary examines the resourcefulness of the sector the Latin American labor force who work in the "informal economy'' focusing in on their hard work and ingenuity. The Cinema Guild. 1990. English Pedro Perez, a 34 year-‐old an electronic engineer, is here to tell us something. Nervously, he sits on a chair that seems to be more comfortable than it really is. He looks around, but he cannot see anything. The lights blind him. He wonders why he has to agreed to do all this. However, it is too late now. And he starts by saying "Well, I don't Spanish w/ English know, I felt uncomfortable, like bored, depressed..." 2003 subtitles
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Set in 1940s northern Mexico, this film re-‐tells the story of "The Lonely Hearts Killers", a famous couple of murderers who made victims of lonely and wealthy widows in the USA. Coral (Orozco) is a rotund and passionate nurse who knows handsome gigolo Nicolas Estrella (Gimenez Cacho) and falls for him immediately. Nicolas rejects her because she's not rich, but Coral is determined to get him at any cost. She abandons her children and follows the man in spite of his way of living. Together they will scheme to swindle and murder women who look for love and companions writing letters to a sentimental courier. Directed by Arturo Ripstein. 1997. Spanish This guide gives ideas on global affairs topics, workshops, panels, speakers, and how to put your ideas to practice. 1991. English Extensive text and bibliography by Hugo Montes. Bookform. Spanish Extensive text and bibliography by Juan Duran Luzio. Bookform. Spanish The story of five railroad workers of distinct ages and circumstances who are desperate as a result of privatization and the economic crisis. The desperate men try to leave the maze of desolation and rebuild their lives. At the same time, their children, seeing the hard time their parents are having, take the initiative to have an activity which will reunite everyone for one night. Mixing irony with truth, life with death, disaster with victory. Because life is always a trip, this history of 5 that never tried to find it. One night will change them forever. Spanish The GAM Project engagingly investigates the issues that concern urban development and city planning in order to provide a healthy and ecologically friendly living arrangement for city-‐dwellers. Environmental, health, social and transportation problems are addressed through interviews with professionals and other people. Directed by Douglas Spanish w/ English Williamson. 2005. subtitles Based on the novel by Manuel Puig. Directed by Raul de la Torre. Starring Alfredo Alcon, Pepe Soriano, Graciela Borges, Silvia Pinal. 1982. Adult audiences only. Spanish w/ English Available ONLY on VHS. subtitles Puedo Hablar? is a new documentary film which chronicles the 2006 presidential elections. The film offers its audience a portrait of a Venezuelan society at a crossroads; a re-‐elected president, challenged by a mounting opposition; a divided state, but one from which the team manages to extract glimmers of hope for renewed dialogue and a bridging of the political gap. The team of four Americans traveled to six different regions of Venezuela, filming everywhere from the notorious barrios of Caracas to the oil-‐rich Lake Maracaibo, from a city of five million to an Amazonian pueblo of twenty-‐three. This documentary offers a snapshot of a society beginning its ninth year under Chavez. It offers a unique and intriguing insight to the role of pluralism and dialogue not just in the realm of Venezuelan politics but also that of Spanish with global relations. 2007. English subtitles Colonial Architecture. The Arsenal and Convent of St. Thomas Aquinas. Cabinet Collection No. 246. Guide included. English The Pyramid of Teopanzolco at Cuernavaca. The Pyramid of Cuicuilco is one of the first ceremonial centers in the Valley of Mexico built according to plan. Guide included. English One of the best examples of the late religious architecture of the Indians on the Mexican high plateau. Guide included. English A comprehensive panorama of Teotihuacan and Aztec art filmed on location an at the Museum of Anthropology of Mexico City. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. English Q'anil is an introduction to the language and culture of the Kaqchikel Maya using interactive technology. The course materials are based on Tulane University's intensive summer institute on Kaqchikel Maya, Oxlajuj Aj, based in Guatemala and Sponsored by the stone Center for Latin American Studies. Kaqchikel, English The interviewer of this documentary explores contemporary race relations in Brazil by asking the question: "When does the black man dance?" Footage of interviews, civil rights demonstrations, celebrations, daily scenes and of an actor dancing are intertwined to create and Portuguese w/ examination of contemporary Brazilian society. LAVA. 1989. English subtitles (How Nice to See You Alive). The silence of survivors of torture is shattered in this docu-‐drama by Lucia Murat, herself a survivor. The lives of eight women who endured arrest and toruture under the Brazilian military dicatorship are interwoven with the fictive images of a nameless character as repression, memory, and survival are explored. Women Portuguese w/ Make Movies. 1989. English subtitles Popular Cuban music in Spanish and English. 1985. Spanish/ English A story like no other in which reality and drama blend in a fascinating way. Esperanza (Hope) and Tristeza (Sadness), teo young adventurers, set on a trip through the mountains and coasts of Ecuador. Ironically when the bus they are travelling on breaks down, they decide to continue on their own and it is then that their real journey begins. Every character they meet along the way will make them discover a different Spanish w/ English facet of themselves and the true meaning of love. subtitles An animated story about a young girl who visits the ruins of Teotihuacan on a school trip. There she meets Agua, a pre-‐Colombian boy, who shows her what life was like in these times. Recommended for K-‐12 language classes. LAVA. 1992. Spanish Quest for the Lost Maya follows American archaeologists George Bey and Bill Ringle and their Mexican colleague Tomas Gallareta Negron as they find startling evidence of a forgotten Mayan society in the Yucatan. Buried beneath an ancient pyramid deep in the Yucatan jungle, the team discovers a still more ancient royal palace complex. English
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Directed by Eugene Jarecki and produced by Peter Firstbrook, this film tells the story of a group of contemporary Carib Indians who undertake a sea voyage in their hand-‐built canoe, leaving their Caribbean island home to return to their ancestral homeland in South America. Centuries before Columbus came to the islands of the Caribbean, Jacob's ancestors had some as settlers themselves, migrating northward from the Orinoco Delta in great ocean-‐goiong canoes. Five centuries of European colonization followed, all but erasing the Carib people and their culture. Their journey would reconnect Dominica's Caribs with their mainland ancestry. Think Tank/BBC Television. 2000. English 50 min. (The People United) A Chilean folk group which sings songs of protest, including Elegia al Che Guevara, La ultima cruda, and El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido, which continues to serve as a rallying chant throughout Latin America. Spanish 40 min. Classic Brazilian film about runaway slaves and their fight from freedom and dignity. Directed by Carlos Dieguez. Starring Antonio Pompeo, Zeze Portuguese w/ Motta, Toni Tonado. 1984. English subtitles 90 min. "Quilombo Country, Afrobrazilian Villages in the 21st Century" is a film directed by Leonard Abrams. Brazil, once the world's largest slave colony, was a brutal and deadly place for millions of Africans. But thousands escaped and rebelled. Today their communities confront the modern world. Quilombo Country is their story. ("Quilombo" is an Angolan word meaning "encampment.") Quilombo Country ranges from the Northeastern sugar regions to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, discussing issues of political identity, land rights, and racial and socioeconomic discrimination. We observe daily activities that allow the quilombolas to survive in relative isolation, including food preparation, construction, hunting and fishing. Also included is rare footage of Macumba and Paje ceremonies, Danca Crioulla, and Boi Bumba celebrations, and festivals of the Mast. 2006 English 74 Traces the life of a minor civil servant who becomes a bohemian after having lived an exemplary life. Directed by Walter Avancini. Starring Ana Maria Magalhaes, Paulo Gracindo. 1980. Portuguese 55 min. As Magdalena's 15th birthday approaches, her working class family prepares for the all-‐important Quinceanera -‐ a lavish coming-‐of-‐age celebration. To hep with expenses, Magdalena is forced to wear a hand-‐ me-‐down party dress and abandon her dream of arriving in a Hummer limousine. But when her father discovers she's pregnant and refuses to believe the incredible truth-‐ she's actually still a virgin-‐Magdalena moves in with her elderly Uncle Tomas and black sheep cousin, Carlos. Her newfound family is soon put to the test, however, when an unexpected crisis threatens to tear them apart, and Magdalena learns what it truly English and Spanish means to come of age. with subtitles 91 min. The founding of Radio Venceremos corresponded with the beginning of a civil war in El Salvador that pitted a group of militant rebels, the FMLN, against a brutal military dictatorship. For the next 11 years, Santiago served as the voice of the clandestine FMLN radio, broadcasting his reports with a 40-‐yr-‐old transmitter that had seen service in World War II while constantly evading capture by the military in the northeastern hills of the nation. Radio Venceremos was one of the few sources of oppositional press in El Salvador during the reign of the repressive military regime. As such, Santiago and his team were among the first to report on the infamous massacre at El Mozote and other atrocities commited by government troops, played a major role in recruiting campesino support for the rebel cause, and provided popular education about socialist ideals and Salvadoran history. Radio Venceremos was also used to assist in military operations. English 12 mins. The Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Veracruzana performs traditional regional dances. Music by Tlen-‐Huicani. Ca. 1990. Spanish 90 min. The Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Veracruzana perform traditional songs and dances from Veracruz Spanish Examines the problems of deforestation in the rain forests of Costa Rica and extrapolates those findings to other rain forests. National Geographic. 1986. English 35 min. In this Emmy-‐winning documentary, New Orleans television anchor Garland Robinette travels to Central and South America to show forest destruction, discuss causes and possible solutions, and show consequences for Louisiana and the rest of the United States. ca. 1985. English 50 min. Describes how international marketing of renewable forest products -‐ foods, cosmetics, and crafts -‐ may provide native inhabitants with the means to protect their vanishing lands. The film Project. 1990. English 30 min. (Chile's Roots). This film compares contemporary rural life among the Aymara (who number 50,000 and live in the Andes of northern Chile) and the Mapuche (who number 500,000 and live mostly in the middle region of the country). Chile's largest indigenous groups. This film takes a personal look at how these cultures have blended their traditional ways Spanish w/ English with customs brought in from outside. First Run/Icarus film. 1991. subtitles 50 min. English 34" x 50" Raoni is the Chief of the Megkronoti Indians, an Amazonian tribe indigenous to the Brazilian rain-‐forest. This film focuses on the heroic conflict that pits him against the determined rapacity of multinational corporations and short-‐sighted governments in his effort to save the rain-‐ forest. Mystic Fire film. 1979. English 82 min. Susan H. Noguez and Emily Boyd. Workbook designed for adolescent students of Spanish with emphasis placed on themes relevant to that age group. 1984. English 102 pp. Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish 60 slides
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Recent Latin American Drawings 1969-‐1976: A Visual Catalogue
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Recipe Pamphlets
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Recuerdos de mi barrio: El vergel asentamientos espontaneos de Cali Colombia
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Recuerdos de mi barrio: Spontaneous Settlements in Cali Colombia
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Redefining National Security in LA
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Redescubriendo America
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Rediscovering America: Readings and Teaching Guide
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Reed: Mexico insurgente
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Refugees in Our Backyard
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Relatos latinoamericanos: La herencia africana
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In 1861, at the outbreak of the American Civil War, a teenager from New Orleans headed to the front lines. Under the alias Harry T. Buford, he fought at the First Bull Run, was wounded at Shiloh, and served as a Confederate spy. But Buford harbored a secret -‐ he was really Loreta Velazquez, a Cuban immigrant from New Orleans. By 1863 Velazquez was spying for the Union. She scandalized America when she revealed her story in her 1876 memoir, _The Woman in Battle_. Attacked not only for her criticism of war, but her sexuality and social rule-‐breaking, Velazquez was dismissed as a hoax for 150 years but evidence confirms she existed, one of over 1,000 women soldiers who served in the Civil War. Actors and historians bring Velazquez' story to live in this documentary, weaving drama and animation with historical and archival material to unravel the mystery of this secret soldier. _Rebel_ is a detective story about a woman, a myth, and the politics of national memory. English A selection of drawings reflecting the multi-‐faceted contemporary Latin American Art movement. Guide, musical cassette, and audio cassettes included. English Recipes from Spain and Latin America, including several versions of empanadas. English On-‐site film, newspaper accounts, and interviews build a picture of Aguablanca, a spontaneous settlement resulting from an urban migration to Cali. The shanty town has been organized and now is a vital community which works together to share limited resources and is a model for low-‐cost housing. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1990. Specify English (A) or Spanish (B) version. Spanish On-‐site film, newspaper accounts, and interviews build a picture of Aguablanca, a spontaneous settlement resulting from an urban migration to Cali. The shanty town has been organized and now is a vital community which works together to share limited resources and is a model for low-‐cost housing. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1990. Specify English (A) or Spanish (B) version. English Collection of papers presented at the Woodrow Wilson Center in 1992. Examines security issues in Brazil, Argentina, the Caribbean, Peru, and Central America, and U.S. relations with Latin America. English Similar to Rethinking Columbus, H/LA/31, this teacher/student resource is in Spanish for bilingual or intermediate-‐advanced Spanish classes. 1992. Spanish A set of readings and accompanying teacher guide concerning aspects of Precolumbian civilizations in Mesoamerica. The readings are in Spanish and English, but the publication is not fully bilingual, that is some readings are in only Spanish and others only in English. 104 pages This movie is based on the experiences of John Reed, a US journalist who covered the Mexican Revolution of 1914. It poses the question of whether a journalist can really be an impartial observer when surrounded by suffering. Directed by Paul LeDuc. 1971. Spanish Since the early 1980's, over a million Central Americans have come to the U.S., leaving behind countries shaken by civil wars and economic crises. This program examines the root causes of this migration and the controversies created by the arrival of so many undocumented individuals. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Icarus film. 1990. English Joseph Arbena, Henry Schmidt, and David Vassbers. Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Texas. Latin American Curriculum Units for junior and community colleges. 1980. English Extensive text and bibliography by Earl M. Aldrich, Jr. Spanish "Cities" is a one hour television documentary and part of a 5-‐part series called "ReInventing the World". "Cities" is a look at the phrase (considered an oxymoron by some), "urban sustainability" to understand what's needed to make our cities more livable, more affordable and more healthy and sustainable. ?A third of the film was shot in Brazil to see how the cities of Curitiba and Sao Paulo are dealing with questions of sustainability through innovative transportation and how to balance questions of affordable housing and social justice with the needs of protecting the environment. 2002 English This film asks the question: how can we reinvent the food system so it's affordable, healthy and sustainable? It asks such food writers and activists such as Frances Moore Lappe and Brewster Kneen for their ideas and goes to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where the municipal government boldly asked: why can't food be a human right -‐ and then set about making changes so that everyone in the city (of over a million) had access to affordable and locally produced food. By encouraging local farmers to keep on growing food they were able to ensure them on-‐going buyers. And by keeping rural, agricultural life viable, they are stemming the tide to the city. It's been a win-‐win all round and a story we in the North can learn from. 2001 English This unit contains a lesson plan, film, and worksheet book. It covers six main themes: colors, days of the week, months, meals, and a birthday celebration. Each theme centers around a vocabulary unit and includes a "jingle" designed for each vocabulary list. 1987. English/ Spanish This cultural reader for intermediate Spanish language students offers historical and contemporary material, plus a unique view of the diversity of influences people of African descent have had on the traditions an customs of Latin America. End-‐of-‐unit exercises enhance content. 1986. Spanish-‐English glossary included. Spanish A first hand on-‐the-‐scene documentation of how Indians United with the Military against social injustice to oust President Jamil Mahuad on January 21, 2000. Directed by Brian Selmeski, distributed by Latin Spanish w/ English American film Archives, 2000. subtitles
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Remember the Alamo
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Remember the Maine: The Roots of the Spanish American War
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Resistance in Paradise: Rethinking 100 Years of U.S. Involvement in the Caribbean and the Pacific
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Restoring Women to History
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Retablos de la Merced Iglesia
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Rethinking Columbus (New Edition)
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Rethinking Columbus (slide show)
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Rethinking Globalization
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Retrato de Teresa (Portrait of Theresa)
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Return to Sender: Sin Remitente
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Returning to Chile
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Reveron: Venezuelan Painter
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Ride Around the World
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In the early 1830s Texas was about to explode. Although under Mexican rule, the region was home to more than 20,000 US settlers agitated by what they saw as restrictive Mexican policies. Mexican officials, concerned with illegal trading and immigration, were prepared to fight hard to keep the province under their control. In the area were 4,000 Mexican Texas or Tejanos, who had lived in the territory for generations. Tejanos had been fighting for autonomy for 25 years and their leadership had strong business and personal ties to the US settler community. As war grew inevitable many, but not all, chose to fight with the Anglo settlers. The Battle of the Alamo and the war for Texas independence split the Tejano community in two. In the end, the gable for a more prosperous future in an independent Texas proved tragic for Tejanos. Following the revolution, they were overwhelmed by a surge of US immigration. Through intimidation and outright theft, vast tracts of Tejano land were transferred to US speculators. Terrorized and beleaguered, Tejanos became foreigners in a land they had fought valiantly to defend. English Using archival footage, newspaper excerpts, and historical documents, this program traces the roots of the Spanish-‐American War to Spain's quest to preserve its flagging empire, American imperialism, and the genuine desire on the part of Cubans to shake off the yoke of Spanish domination. It closely examines the role of Jose Marti, exposes American expansionist policies that contributed to our decision to enter the war, and reveals Spanish attempts to thwart open conflict. film for the Humanities and Sciences. 1998. English This guide begins by examining the events of 1898 and their aftermath, explores general themes regarding the role of interpretation in history, and then procedes to examine each country which came under U.S. rule since then. The country-‐specific chapters include a brief historical description followed by lessons, suggested activities, term definitions, and handouts for students. Designed and authored by the American Friends Service Committee and the Office of Curriculum Support in Philadelphia for a secondary audience. 1998. English Teaching packets for integrating women's history into the courses on Latin America and the Caribbean. Synthesizes current debates and research and includes new topics and issues for inquiry and study. 1988. English Documents religious art in a colonial church in Guatemala. From the Guatemala por dentro television series. 1984. Spanish Rethinking Columbus has changed the way schools teach about the "discovery of America." This greatly expanded new edition has over 100 pages of new material including an exciting role-‐play, The Trial of Columbus, "Thanksgiving Day" materials and updated resource listings. Over 90 essays, poems, short stories, interviews, historical vignettes, and lesson plans reevaluate the legacy of Columbus. Useful teaching ideas for kindergarten through college. Updated 1998. English This 54 slide packet takes a critical look at the way Columbus and his "discoveries" are reported in the textbooks and thus, are taught to our children. This slide show is intended to be used both by educators themselves and in their classrooms. A description of each slide is included. English Globalization speaks to our growing interconnectedness. American teenagers wearing sneakers made in China. South Americans watching U.S. television shows. Internet messages flashing across continents. But this is only a partial view. We are connected, but in very unequal ways ways that pose dire threats to the health of the planet. Rethinking Globalization alerts readers to the challenges we face and also spotlights the enormous courage and creativity of people working to set things right. This essential resource includes role plays, interviews, poetry, stories, background readings, hands-‐on teaching tools, and much more English Teresa, mother of four, textile worker and member of a dance group, faces a lack of understanding on the part of her husband, a television repairman who believes a woman's place is in the house. Directed by Pastor Vega. Starring Daisy Granados, Adolfo Llavrado. 1979. Spanish w/ English AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS subtitles Living quietly and very much alone, aging bachelor Andres is disturbed by the loud parties thrown by his young neighbor, Mariana. When he alerts the police to one of her gatherings, she plots a cruel revenge. Mariana begins sending Andres anonymous love letters, inventing a desperate, suicidal secret admirer for the old man. Concerned and intrigued, he hires a private investigator to locate the phantom woman. The deception turns even more cruel when the detective hires a prostitute to play the writer of the letters. Despite her obvious contempt for him, Andres falls in love with the prostitute. This tangled web of deceit and broken hearts traps both the old man and the young woman, bringing unexpected Spanish w/ English changes in their lives. Televicine S.A. de C.V. Facets film. 1995. subtitles An emotionally moving account of the adjustments and problems facing Chilean youths returning to Chile after many years in exile with their Spanish w/ English parents. The Cinema Guild. Ca. 1990. subtitles Reveron's mystic, ghostly paintings deny categorization, although he is often classified as a modernist. This set includes slides of his paintings, dolls, his "castle," and the painter himself. Cabinet Collection 200-‐202. Guide included. English Cultural, folk-‐life and tourist aspects of this unique and intriguing Caribbean island. Organization of American States. Ca. 1980. English Journey across Morocco, Spain, Argentina, Patagonia, Mexico, Texas and British Columbia, to meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys -‐ all part of a single global horse culture, an unbroken trail stretching back 1,500 years. _Ride Around the World_ illustrates the amazing 1200-‐year global history of the cowboy. English
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Right Human Relations
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Rigoberta Menchu: Broken Silence
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Rigoberta Menchu: The Prize that Broke the Silence
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Rigoberta Menchu: The Prize that Broke the Silence
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Rio Blanco
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Rio Blanco -‐ The Story of the Farmer and the Mine
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Rio negro (Black River)
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Ritual Rhythms Candombe
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Road to the Big Leagues (Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas)
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Roberto Matta Echarreu
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Reviews the history of human rights, focusing on ''positive landmarks'' from various parts of the world throughout history. Emphasis is on the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Includes archival footage of the meetings and debates surrounding these events. The information is excellent but the presentation is somewhat difficult to follow; teachers will want to prepare a viewers' guide. Lucis Productions. 1988. English 28 min. This program presents a profile of this extraordinary woman, winner of the Nobel Peace prize in 1992 and outspoken human rights activist. Her life has become a symbol of the sufferings of the indigenous people of the Americas. film for the Humanities. 1993. (See also Rigoberta Menchu: The Prize that Broke the Silence C/GUA/01). VHS ONLY. English 25 min. An activity-‐based educational packet on the relationship between Guatemala and the United States. This packet centers around a simulation exercise and includes excerpts from I, Rigoberta Menchu and newspaper articles about the Nobel Prize-‐winner. Also includes discussion questions and projects. Grade 7 -‐ Adult. Resource Center of the Americas. 1993. English 26 pp. An activity-‐based educational packet on the relationship between Guatemala and the United States. This packet centers around a simulation exercise and includes excerpts from I, Rigoberta Menchu and newspaper articles about the Nobel Prize-‐winner. Also includes discussion questions and projects. Grade 7 -‐ Adult. Resource Center of the Americas. 1993. Spanish 26pp. A teaching unit with background information, objectives, slides with 25 pp./ 29 script and questions, and maps. English slides On the 21st of April 2004, 5,000 farmers from Huancabamba province, Northern Peru, marched to protest against a proposed mine in their area. Farmers feared possible contamination of their fresh water sources and were angry they had not been consulted over the project. Although meetings had been prearranged for the 21st of April to start a process of dialogue, representatives from the Peruvian government and the mining company (Monterrico Metals, based in London) failed on two occasions to arrive at the specified times. On the 22nd of April the farmers arrived at the mining site and were again told to wait for the representatives from the government and the mine. While waiting and without forewarning, a group of police started firing tear gas at the protestors. In the ensuing chaos a protestor, Reemberto Herrera Racho died; according to the police he fell down a hill; according to eyewitnesses he was hit in the head by a tear gas bomb. “Rio Blanco, The Man and The Mine” is an investigation into these two days. It draws from footage shot at the time, interviews with protestors on the march, and press coverage of the event to build up a picture of what happened and how it was portrayed afterwards in the national and international media. The documentary highlights the top-‐down way in which many multinational companies operate in the developing world and the conflicts that arise from the lack of dialogue between company and community. Directed by Michael Watts and David McNulty. Completed in March 2008. 27 minutes. This project contains dialogue in Spanish and English with no translations available. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Short GENRES: Human Rights, Independent, Environmental, Social Issue NICHES: Hispanic, Latino, Third World Spanish and English 27 minutes Set in the Amazon Jungle in 1912, a new governor and his ambitious wife confront the brutal local chief and win but their reign brings gambling, prostitution, and economic exploitation. The head of security gains control and initiates a regime of austerity an destruction in which madness buries good intentions. Directed by Atahualpa Lichy. Starring Spanish w/ English Frank Ramirez, Angela Molina. 1990. subtitles 116 min. This documentary explores the history and modern reality of candombe, the drum music of Uruguay's black parade bands. It is a way of life that was born in the musical gatherings of slaves in urban marketplaces and plazas. Despite persistent racism, past and present, the 200,000 Uruguayans of African descent experience candombe as a way of life, as part of the cast of characters that inhabit the tenements of Montefilm's Reus and Ansina neighborhoods, where parents rock cradles with drummed lullabies, and children learn to play drums on oil cans. Moving from riveting musical performances to detailed discussions of the history of slavery and the historical development of candombe, Ritual Rhythms is an exciting and informative introduction to candombe, the music of Afro-‐ Spanish with Uruguay. English subtitles 48 minutes In the spirit of such hit films as Remember the Titans and Hoop Dreams, filmmaker Jared Goodman offers a fascinating behind-‐the-‐scenes look at the Dominican Republic’s obsession with baseball in Road to the Big Leagues. Baseball in the Dominican Republic is more than just a game, it is a way of life. For many Dominicans the long, competitive road to a professional baseball career is one of the few viable alternatives to a life of poverty. An uplifting crowd-‐pleaser, Road to the Big Leagues follows a group of talented young men who embark on this odyssey and shows the pressure and joy that go along with it. Through the eyes of local children playing with pebbles on dirt roads to the perspective of homegrown major league superstars David Ortiz and Vladimir Guerrero, this film English and Spanish reveals a side of “America’s Game” that few have ever seen before. Film with subtitles in by Jared Goodman. Copyright 2008. English 60 min. Features the abstract art of this Chilean painter. Cabinet Collection 219. Guide included. English 10 slides The first Colombian film ever selected for competition at the Cannes film Festival, this movie accurately depicts the reckless existence of youths in one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America-‐-‐Medellin. The actors are local teenagers playing themselves-‐-‐eight of whom were killed shortly after production was completed. Directed by Victor Gaviria. Starring Ramiro Meneses, Carlos Mario Resrepo. Jackson Idrian, Vilma Spanish w/ English Diaz. 1990. High Demand. subtitles 92 min.
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Romero
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Roots Rock Reggae: Inside the Jamaican Music Scene
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This was Mexico's first feature film to deal with the massacre of students by the Mexican Army in October 1968. This reenactment takes place through the eyes of one family living nearby. As the tension mounts, people pass through their apartment, some seeking refuge, some seeking a place to die. Directed by Jorge Fons. Azteca film/LAVA. 1989. Spanish More than just a documentary dispatch from the illegal immigration frontlines, Mark Becker's Romántico evolves from a verite view of undocumented alien subculture to a deeply personal, "beautifully realized" (NY Post), subtly-‐hued, and bittersweet dramatic story of family, fatherhood, identity and survival. By day, mariachi musician Carmelo Muñiz washes cars, but at night, he and his friend Arturo perform norteño and ranchero music for gringo tips in the taquerias and bars of San Francisco's Mission Distict. Carmelo's meager itinerant living belies the deep roots and binding ties he has to his native Mexico. His wife, two young daughters, and gravely ill mother rely on the money Carmelo sends them in the little town of Salvatierra. When Carmelo returns to the life and loved ones he left behind a thousand miles south of the border, he resumes the wearying struggle against medieval poverty that he sought to escape in "el Norte." As Carmelo doggedly copes with his mother's mortality, his daughters' needs, and his own dreams, Romántico becomes an unforgettable and "immensely moving" (NY Daily News) portrait of the love, pride, and grace connecting one life with two countries. By shooting on film instead of DV tape and trading overt political editorializing for enchantingly intimate and ingenious storytelling that is "visual poetry on the run" (Newsday), Becker has created a film that is as urgent as today"s headlines and as timelessly lyrical and beautiful as the music, land, and faith that are Carmelo"s joy Spanish with and salvation. 2005. A film by Mark Becker. English subtitles Raul Julia stars as Oscar Romero, the archbishop of El Salvador, who was murdered for his ability to stir the masses into thoughts of political reform. Directed by John Duigan. Also starring Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Tony Plana. 1984. High Demand. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. English Examines the causes of poverty and rebellion in Central America. Shows the life of the peasants and business of the rural oligarchs. Asks why so few people have so much land and why Central Americans are growing coffee and bananas for export, when so many in the region do not have enough food to feed themselves. 1984. English Roots, Rock, Reggae presents a rare slice-‐of-‐life glimpse into the roots of reggae from the rough and tumble Trenchtown ghetto to the placid hills behind Kingston. This documentary traces the evolution of reggae from its rock steady and ska roots through the period of political turmoil when reggae musicians were fighting for peoples' souls. English Story of a 12-‐year-‐old girl who fled El Salvador with her family during the civil war and now lives in a Honduran refugee camp. Gives a very matter-‐ of-‐fact portrayal of the hardships of refugee life. Icarus film. 1987. English
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Dedicated in 1690, this is one of the glorious masterpieces of the Exuberant Baroque in Mexico. Visual Education. 1989. Guides included.
Rosary Chapel of Puebla
Routes of Rhythm Part A: From Spain and Africa
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Routes of Rhythm Part B: Popular music in Cuba
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Routes of Rhythm Part C: Latin American Music in the United States
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Royal Tombs of Sipan Ruben Dario
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Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle
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A. Part I. Traces the origins of Latin music from Spain and Africa. The award-‐winning documentary traces the history of Latin music from Africa and Spain to its current place in the United States and is hosted by Harry Belafonte. The Cinema Guild. Please specify which part when ordering. English B. Part 2. Popular music in Cuba. The award-‐winning documentary traces the history of Latin music from Africa and Spain to its current place in the United States and is hosted by Harry Belafonte. The Cinema Guild. Please specify which part when ordering. English C. Part 3. Latin American music in the United States. The award-‐winning documentary traces the history of Latin music from Africa and Spain to its current place in the United States and is hosted by Harry Belafonte. The Cinema Guild. Please specify which part when ordering. English This curriculum unit was designed around an exhibition of articles from the royal tombs of Sipan in Peru but can be used independently of the exhibition. Materials include text, suggested activities, a copy of Faces magazine on the Moche of Peru, and 20 slides. Grades 5-‐9. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 1993. English Extensive text and bibliography. Bookform. Spanish Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle examines the life and mysterious death of pioneering journalist Ruben Salazar. At the heart of the story is Salazar's transformation from a mainstream, middle-‐or-‐the-‐road reporter to a supporter and primary chronicler of the radical Chicano movement of the late 1960s. Killed under mysterious circumstances by a law enforcement officer in 1970, Salazar became an instant martyr to the Latino community -‐ which had often criticized his reporting during his lifetime. Adding to the Salazar mystique, the details of how he was killed have been obscured in the ensuing four decades since his death. Featuring material from recently released files, the film removes Salazar from the glare of myth and martyrdom and offers a clear-‐eyed look at the man. Includes interviews with Salazar's friends, colleagues, family members, and Salazar's own words culled from personal writings. English From the rural banana plantation where they play soccer for the village team to the big city stadiums, two brothers have become rivals and battle each other on opposing sides. When a talent scout gets stranded in their tiny town, brothers Beto and Tato are discovered. They are whisked away to Mexico City to play for the big leagues where they quickly achieve fame. Success leads to excess. Having come so far, will the siblings remember their original goal to build a home for their Spanish with mother? 2009. English subtitles Cabinet Collection Nos. 206-‐208. 3 guides included. English
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This film has is an insight into the elements of the life experiences of Tamayo, a Zapotec Indian and one of the most famous Mexican painters. Mystic Fire film. 1974. English Ministerio de Educacion y Cultura. Quito. Quechua textbook with illustrations. Developed for Indian bilingual education program in Ecuador. 1982. Textbook/ Workbook. Quechua. This text, by Baldomero Cuma Chavez, a Kaqchikel Maya speaker, teacher, and spiritual guide, serves as an introduction to the beliefs and history of the Kaqchikel Maya. It discusses Maya cosmology and spiritual beliefs, the calendar, daily life, and the organization of modern Maya towns. A brief section touches on archaeological sites and their Spanish and significance to the Modern Maya. Kaqchikel Maya (We Can See). In the wake of the repression of the 1976 Argentine military coup, political activities of the young remain stunted. Rock music has become an expressive outlet for the hopes and frustrations of Argentine youth. Icarus film. 1991. English Shows the life and work of a Zapotec woman in Oaxaca who still makes the embroidered blouses of her traditional village costume. She is one of the few who still practice this folk art. The Works. 1976. English
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This interdisciplinary unit was developed to encourage both teacher and student knowledge of Haiti and the sacred arts of Haitian vodou. Packet includes text, suggested activities, a copy of Faces magazine on Haiti, and 164 pp./ 20 20 slides. Grades 5 -‐ 9. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 1995. English slides Documents the week-‐long Carnival celebration of the Chamula in Chiapas (southern Mexico). The pageant is rich in both pre-‐Columbian imagery and references to numerous military invasions over the past 500 years. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent learning. 1988. English 59 min. A collection of individual maps showing climates, physical features, population, industry and natural resources of Latin America. Contains 18 X 32 games and exercises. English inches Cabinet Collection Nos. 250-‐251. Guide included. English 20 slides The glamour and romance of a popular 1930's dance hall are replaced by violence and mystery when dancer Maria and her lover Paco kill each other during a terrible fight. Inspector Castellon is called in to investigate the deaths, tracing the couple's stormy and passionate past as he interviews those who knew them. Based on Emilio Fernandez's 1948 classic of Mexican cinema and nominated for 10 Mexican Academy Spanish w/ English Awards. Televicine S.A. de C.V. Facets film. 1994. subtitles 80 min. SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English/Spanish Salsa refers not only to hot sauce but hot music -‐ the exuberant dance music of Latino communities in New York and other cities in Eastern United States as well as Puerto Rico and Cuba. Over the past twenty-‐five years, Salsa has profoundly influenced jazz and pop music even as it gave a focal point for a colorful, distinctively Latin way of walking, talking and dancing. From the barrios of New York City to the roots-‐culture of The Caribbean, "Salsa" captures Latin music in all its joy, vitality and improvisational brilliance. Highlights include performaces, interviews, and recording sessions with such stars as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Rueben Blades, Charlie Palmieri, Ray Barretto and many more! Directed by Jeremy Marre. Dubbed in English 60 min. Featuring the music of Tito Puente, Charlie Palmieri, and Celia Cruz, this film explores the connection between salsa and the political and cultural currents in the Latin communities from the Caribbean to the barrios of New York. Shanachie. 1979. English 50 min. SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English/Spanish A guide to accompany the television program SALSA. The guide is designed to engage young children who are beginning to learn Spanish and is designed to be easily integrated with the concepts and skills taught in a regular primary guides curriculum: language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, character education, health, drama, and physical education. The activities are suggested for each SALSA lesson. For children ages 2-‐10. Spanish and English 159 pages SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English, Spanish SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English, Spanish SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English, Spanish SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English, Spanish
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SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English, Spanish Based on the true story of a bitter 1951 strike by Mexican-‐American miners in New Mexico. Their struggle for dignity and equality is echoed by the women's demands for respect in the home. Produced by blacklisted Hollywood filmmakers during the height of the McCarthy era in 1953. Directed by Herbert J. Biberman. Starring Rosaura Revuelatas, Juan Chacon. English A powerful film about conflicting values and the urgency of ensuring the universal right to health care. "Salud" reveals the human dimension of the worldwide health crisis, and the central role of international cooperation in addressing glaring inequalities. The film examines the remarkable case of Cuba, a cash-‐strapped country with what the BBC calls "one of the world's best health systems", and accompanies some of the 28,000 Cuban health professionals now serving in 68 countries. Through their personal stories, and those of an array of young medical students-‐now numbering 30,000-‐from the Americas, Africa and the Caribbean being trained by Cuba, "Salud" invites us to explore new paths to making health a global birthright, wiping out the diseases of poverty. 2006. IMPORTANT NOTE: This last minute of the film is damaged and and does not play properly. English and Spanish Television news-‐magazine format features profiles of successful Hispanic personalities and discussions of critical issues, including drug use and dropping out of school. Among those interviewed are Jaime Escalante and singer Julia Migenes. Emphasizes the importance of education in attaining goals. Grades 7 and up. Study guide included. Revista en film. 1989. Available in English or Spanish, please specify. Spanish Television news-‐magazine format features profiles of successful Hispanic personalities and discussions of critical issues, including drug use and dropping out of school. Among those interviewed are Jaime Escalante and singer Julia Migenes. Emphasizes the importance of education in attaining goals. Grades 7 and up. Study guide included. Revista en film. 1989. Available in English or Spanish, please specify. English A veteran photojournalist helps expose the injustices of the civil war in El Salvador, including the government's use of death squads to deal with dissenters. Frank language, violence, and nudity. Teachers should preview. Directed by Oliver Stone. Starring James Wood, James Belushi, Elpidia Carrillo. 1986. English Using rare archival footage, family photos, and interviews with friends, colleagues, relatives, as well as workers, journalists, his personal secretary and Edward Korry, former U.S. Ambassador to Chile, "Salvador Allende" portrays the life, times and political formation of the Valparaiso-‐ born doctor. The film focuses on the tumultuous three years following Allende's election, and the declaration of his socialist program, "la via chilena," which nationalized large-‐scale industries and began an agrarian reform program. Former U.S. Ambassador Korry provides an insider's account of President Nixon and Henry Kissinger's determination to thwart Allende, but he is unrepentant about the CIA-‐sponsored coup that overthrew the Chilean government. In a lively debate, former UP militants argue over Allende's failure to defend the government, especially his failure to arm and mobilize a people's militia as a counterforce to the army, in the period leading up to the coup. "Salvador Allende also reveals little-‐known, more intimate aspects of the man, with moving personal reminiscences of his sense of humor, his remarkable energy, personal charisma and popular political appeal. Through archival footage and eyewitness and participant accounts, the film re-‐creates the military assault on the Moneda, Allende's last radio broadcast to the people of Chile, and rare photos and footage documenting the final actions of Allende and his staff on that day, including his suicide. Guzm?n's personalized voice-‐over commentary provides a compelling narrative thread for this political biography, one which, in his attempt to understand the impact of Allende on his own life and his nation's political history, also serves to illuminate this controversial and inspirational public figure for an international audience. Directed by Patricio Guzman. Spanish with 2004. English subtitles A speech by the president of Chile before the UN on December 4, 1972. Allende discussed his goals and the need for nationalization. Pacifica Radio Archive. English This program includes interviews with representatives of the World Bank and other international funding agencies, and reflects on the possibly detrimental environmental effects of large-‐scale development projects. Focuses on one Honduran community to demonstrate that local economies depend directly on the local environment and its health. Inter-‐ American Foundation. Available in both English and Spanish. 1992. Spanish Based on ''Os nago ea morte'' by Juana Elbein Dos Santos. An opera-‐ samba which tells of the creation of the world according to the Nago peoples of Africa. Includes lively singing and dancing and parades of the Portuguese w/ Samba School Beija-‐Flor. Directed by Vera de Figueiredo. 1979. English subtitles Organization of American States. Information about the life of San Martin. 1975. English Interviews with various people from the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro. Discusses who the favelados are, where they came from, and why they came to the favelas. Some express their love of their community and pride in the way the residents care for one another, while others voice complaints about police harassment, the lack of educational and employment opportunities, problems of sanitation, violence, drugs, and Portuguese w/ discrimination. The Cinema Guild. 1986. English subtitles
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Sarape: Blanket Wrap or Rug?
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Satsun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer
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Saudade Do Futuro
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Savage Capitalism
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School of Assassins Scrabble: Spanish edition
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Se permuta
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Sea of Change: Exploring Sustainability amidst the Crisis of Over-‐fishing
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Search for the Disappeared
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A man obsessed with power becomes a large landholder. He marries a woman for convenience but finds she challenges his tyranny. Directed by Leon Hirszman. Starring Othon Bastos, Izabel Ribeiro, Nildo parente, Vanda Lacerda. 1972. Portuguese Frake Instructional Aids. Bilingual materials for the classroom. Includes tape, slides, and printed guide with transcript, questions, exercises, and tests. English/ Spanish Based on the novel by Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro. The story focuses on the efforts of the title character as he travels through the backlands of Sergipe state in order to deliver a prisoner. A brutal tragedy. Directed by Hermano Penna. Starring Lima Duarte, Fernando Becerra. Portuguese Sastun tells the story of American herbalist Rosita Arvigo, whose quest to explore the healing powers of plants led her to the rain forest of Belize where she befriended one of the last remaining Maya shamans, Don Elijio Panti. While learning his secrets during her apprenticeship she unearthed her lifes work: to preserve Don Elijio's ancient healing knowledge and to bridge the gap between science and traditional healer's wisdom. Funded by the National Cancer Institute in New York, Rosita Arvigo is in a race against time, scouring the tropical rain-‐forests of English, Spanish Central America in search of cures for many deadly diseases like AIDS and and Mayan w/ Cancer, before they are wiped out by deforestation. 2001 English subtitles The music and rhythms of Sao Paulo, Brazil, come alive in this fascinating look at the cantadores, troubadours from Brazil's poorer northern regions who set the streets of the giant city afire with their infectious sounds. Brazilian-‐born, Paris-‐based filmmaker Cesar Paes follows the cantadores through the megalopolis and documents their improvised musical poetry and its effects on the city's population. Directed by Cesar Portuguese with Paes, France/Portugal/Brazil/Belgium, 2000, film. English subtitles This blockbuster Brazilian feature uses soap-‐opera melodrama to tell the story of a beautiful romance between a reporter and a mining company executive. But the romance crumbles when the executive's wife, long presumed dead, returns and drives the couple the company, and the country to the brink of a national disaster. Portuguese with English Portuguese w/ subtitles, 86 minutes, directed by Andre Klotzel, 1993. English subtitles A teacher's guide. Provides background on geography and population, six lessons, handouts, and slides. Discusses land use, urban and rural life and the US media in El Salvador. SPICE. English Since established in 1946, the U.S. Army School of the Americas has trained thousands of Latin American and Caribbean soldiers. This film shows how officers who studied at the school are responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people and the work of church people, activists and members of Congress to close the school down. Maryknoll World Productions. 1994. English Popular board game in its Spanish edition. English Two thousand people were murdered in Chile during the Pinochet years leaving a legacy of bereaved mothers, sisters and wives. These surviving women come together to give concrete expression to their sorrow by sewing murals out of scraps of fabric that record Chile's bloody history. filmakers Library. 1992. English A Cuban comedy about a woman who instigates changes with the intention of controlling her life and that of her daughter. Directed by Juan Carlos Tabio. Starring Maritza Rodriguez, Litico Rodriguez, Silvia Planas, anuel reflects Porto. 1the 984. Sea of CM hange most important current events affecting the Spanish health of our oceans. Beautiful and dramatic shots amongst sea cliffs and shrimp trawlers explore the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, which Jaques Costeau called the “world's aquarium.” Through an adventure in sea-‐kayaking, Jamie Taucher investigates the number one threat to our oceans: over-‐ fishing. Along the journey she discovers effective actions toward sustainability and learns what each of us can do to protect marine life, promote healthy local economies, and support diverse cultures. One in five people depend on fish as a primary resource of protein. Over 70% of the world’s fish species are either fully exploited or depleted. Worldwide populations of large predatory fish, such as tunas, sharks, and swordfish have dropped by 90% in 50 years. Join adventurer Jamie Taucher as she leads us on a sea-‐kayaking journey to explore magnificent and diverse life zones along the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. This region provides windows to see into the watery realm of our planet, and gives glimpses of life in fishing villages. The global economy weaves humans and the oceans together where the health of one affects the well-‐being of the other. How can we continue to rely on seafood without destroying the ocean…or the people who survive from harvesting it? In this age where over-‐consumption has started to catch up with us, meet visionaries and inventors on the cutting edge, who are leading us down the path of sustainability! Watermelon Seed Productions. Written and directed by Jamie Taucher. Women in film Emerging filmmaker Award. Completed December 2008. 82 minutes, production phase, 16:9 HD, 20 minute pilot available. This project contains dialogue in English with no translations available. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Short GENRES: Family, Educational, Nature, Independent, Wildlife, English Documentary produced by the American Association for Advancement of Science. Somber and very well done work on massive disappearance (and murder) of Argentine citizens during the military regime. Directed by David Dugan. English Lone Wolf Documentary Group. The History Channel: Deep Sea Detectives. Within the Island of Cozumel in Mexico, there winds a 6-‐mile underwater cave system named Cueva Quebrada. Almost a mile from any entrance lies a significant cache of Mayan artifacts, a burial mound, found in 1991 by cave explorers Jeff Bozanic and Steve Ormeroid. How did the Mayans place these objects a mile back into the cave system? Deep Sea Detective John Chatterton trains to become a cave diver and use the newest technology for a deep and treacherous dive to solve the mystery. English
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Secrets of Lost Empires: Inca
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Secrets of the Choco
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Secuestro Express
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Secuestro: Story of a Kidnapping Seedling Short Story
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Seeing Windows Segunda muestra nacional de artesania
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Sembrando Futuro (Seeding the Future)
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Senorita Extraviada (Missing Young Woman)
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Sentinels of Silence
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Sequir Siendo
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This installment of NOVA investigates the mysterious building techniques of the Inca, a civilization which did not have the arch, wheel or even codified mathematics, yet built huge, earthquake-‐enduring citadels and amazing suspension bridges of grass. WGBH. 1997. English The Choco in Colombia is one of the largest relatively unspoiled rainforests on the planet. Hugging the Pacific Coast to the West and rising to the Andes in the East, the Choco has been cut off from the outside world for millennia. The Choco still hides thousands of undiscovered plants and animals, and contains kingdoms of ancient forests and shorelines that have never been disturbed. But large scale development plans and the impending completion of the Pan American Highway threaten the future of the Choco and the lives of the blacks and Indians who live along the banks of its maze of rivers. This film takes us into the Choco aboard an old steamer, the Jestiven. On board to interpret what we see and to debate the region's future are six of the world's foremost experts on tropical ecology and sustainable development. Bullfrog film. 1995. English Sexy Mia Maestro stars in this gripping crime thriller where every second is life and death! In Caracas, the most dangerous city on earth, kidnapping is profitable and thriving business where gangs target upper-‐ class citizens whose families are able to pay ransoms quickly and quietly. But when Carla (Maestro) and her fiancé are snatched by three brutal thugs, nothing goes as planned in a deadly game where the players make every last move as if it’s their last. Acclaimed by critics for its intense Spanish w/ English action and gritty realism. Directed by Jonathan Jackubowicz. 2006. subtitles This documentary dramatizes the complex problem of kidnapping in Colombia, a country where the disparity between rich and poor has turned kidnapping for ransom into a virtual business. The film recreates the kidnapping of Sylvia Motta including dramatizations and actual Spanish w/ English telephone recordings of negotiations. The Cinema Guild. 1993. subtitles None given. Contains folktales from all over the world. The only Latin American one is Pablito, a very common Andean folktale. English Based on research for the National Museum of Natural History, this book traces the impact Columbus's voyages had on both Old and New Worlds. For example, the horse was introduced to the Americas and the potato went across the sea to Europe. English Focuses on the current state of rural migrants in Honduras, from the growth of squatters' settlements surrounding Tegucigalpa to recent experimental cooperative housing and farming projects being mounted in various parts of the country with the assistance of the UN and other international agencies. Adobe Foundation. 1987. English No. 39 of Artesania y Folklore de Venezuela. 1982. Spanish In one of the poorest regions of Mexico, a group of people from a small village is involved in a struggle insired by a dream: to recover the forest that they had never seen, but their grandparents had told them existed a Spanish w/ English long time ago. 2003 subtitles Señorita Extraviada, Missing Young Woman tells the story of the hundreds of kidnapped, raped and murdered young women of Juárez, Mexico. The murders first came to light in 1993 and young women continue to "disappear" to this day (2005) without any hope of bringing the perpetrators to justice. Who are these women from all walks of life and why are they getting murdered so brutally? The documentary moves like the unsolved mystery it is, and the filmmaker poetically investigates the circumstances of the murders and the horror, fear and courage of the families whose children have been taken. Yet it is also the story of a city of the future; it is the story of the underbelly of our global economy. 2001. English Winner of two Academy Awards, this documentary short presents views of seven of the most important archeological sites of Mexico: Teotihuacan, Monte Alban, Mitla, Tulum, Palenque, Chichen-‐Itza, and Uxmal. Information is very basic, but photography is outstanding. Narrated by Orson Welles. Paramound Pictures. 1980. English A portrait of the Mbya-‐Guarani people living in Misiones, a subtropical province in Northeast Argentina. The people demonstrate everyday life existing on a geographical as well as a cultural border. The filmmaker lives in Argentina and has produced "Life at the Borderland" (original "Escenas de la Vida en el Borde") a series of film dealing with indigenous people living in the area of Argentina between Paraguay and Brazil. The series won a national contest, "Best Project for a Documentary TV Series" portraying everyday life at a particular "frontier space" in Northeast Argentina between Paraguay and Brazil. "Seguir Siendo" is one of the four programs produced. Suitable for teaching Anthropology, Ethnography, Globalization, Latin American Studies, Environmental Studies English subtitles A hilariously tangled romantic comedy, Sex, Shame & Tears follows the romantic and sexual exploits of two couples who live in high-‐rise apartments directly across from one another in Mexico City. Ana yearns for more intimacy than her intellectual husband Carlos provides, while Andrea wishes she could temper her husband Miguel's extramarital escapades. When Miguel's ex comes to town at the same time that Ana's ex drops in, everyone's friendships, fantasies, and love are tested. Based on his hit play, writer/director Antonio Serrano's honest and insightful film was hugely popular in Mexico and won several Ariel Awards. Mexico, Spanish with 1999, film. English subtitles
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In Rio de Janeiro, the photographer Ana and the writer Carlos are a young couple in crisis. Anna requests more attention and love, but Carlos is trying to concentrate on writing a book. They live in the fancy zone of Lagoa, one of the most expensive places in Rio de Janeiro, in an apartment that belongs to Carlos' mother, Yara. In the other side of the same street, the former model Andréa and her significant other, the publisher Miguel are also in crisis, for similar reasons, since Andréa needs more attention from Miguel. Ana and Carlos receive a surprise visitor, Tomás, who was the former love of Ana, and Andréa and Portuguese with Miguel lodges the zoologist Cláudia, the former and first love of Miguel, Spanish, English, who was living in the USA. The six characters are related in many and Portugues situations of sex, love, and betrayal. subtitles Vallenata music is a hot, jumpy dance music that mixes accordions, electric bass, percussion and lusty, open-‐throated singing. It emerged as a popular music during the 1960's as the local marijuana trade flourished. "Shotguns and Accordions" is a startling look at a region where music can literally be a life-‐and-‐death affair. English Shows how the Jivaro Indians preserved the heads of captured enemies. Guide included. English (If you were looking) The duo Guardabarranco is active in the New Song movement, an din this album they present several compelling works. Spanish w/ English Translation included. Produced by Jackson Browne. translations Patricia O'Connor and Nancy J. Nystrom. 1985. English Rich in local flavor and colorful characters, this documentary portrays daily life in the Once neighborhood of Buenos Aires where Jewish immigrants have settled since the early twentieth century. Today, they constitute one of the largest and most important Jewish communities in Latin America. The film provides a folk history of the neighborhood, its residents, and its institutions. Although changing demographics, Argentina's economic crisis, and physical transformation have all altered Once and its community, a defining moment in its history may have been the deadly bombing of the community's Jewish mutual aid society in 1994. The film and its lively subjects present everyday aspects of adaptation and preservation in their attempts to maintain community integrity and traditional culture. Directed by Daniel Burman, Argentina, 2001. English subtitles Rather obnoxious narrator looks at bullfighting in Colombia, boxing in Venezuela, and the media in Brazil to explain ''the nature of South Americans.'' Notes the often conflicting characteristics of violence, machismo, sexuality, rebellion, resignation, calm and patience. This item is extremely useful as an example of contemporary remnants of the ''Black Legend'' attitude, but viewers should be prepared and encouraged to examine the cultural biases behind the filmmakers' commentary. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/COL/02, DEV/PER/01, DF/BRA/04, GE/SA/04, HC/SA/01, I/ARG/02, I/COL/03, and R/SA/01 for other segments of the South American Journey series). English Inspired by the Latin American Resource Center’s 2012 Summer Teacher Institute, Signs of Change: A Glimpse of Past & Present Cultural Landscapes of Guatemala, this curriculum unit was designed to examine the culture, language, and geography of the Maya during an important moment in the Maya calendar; December 21, 2012 marked the end of the 13th b’ak’tun cycle and the beginning of a new cycle. This moment also marked an important point for the Latin American Resource Center to re-‐examine the current teaching of the Maya in the K-‐12 classroom and provide an updated set of lessons and perspectives for teaching about the Maya.
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Silvio Rodriguez: Nueva trova cubana
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Silvio Rodriguez: Rabo de Nube: Tail of a Tornado
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Simon Bolivar: The Great Liberator
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Simon del desierto (Simon of the Desert)
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Simplemente Jenny
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Rodriguez is one of the most famous interpreters and pioneers of the nueva trova cubana. Like the New Song of Argentina and Chile, Nueva trova uses variations on traditional forms to express contemporary socio-‐ political ideas. However, in Cuba and Sandinista Nicaragua the music usually supported the revolutionary governments. This film features Rodriguez in concert at the University of Havana. Macondo. 1985. (Songs of the New Cuba). Music which crosses the boundaries between classical and popular, traditional and modern, Cuban and worldwide-‐-‐ from the clavicord to the synthesizer. 1981. This portrait of the aristocratic revolutionary shows the man and the forces that shaped the Latin America of his day; the program details how and why Spain lost her colonies and the historic trends and men responsible for the outcome. Film for the Humanities. 1985. Simon, a hermit, has been standing on top of a pillar in the middle of the desert for six weeks and six days while the Devil is trying every trick in the book to tempt him. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Starring Claudio Brook, Silfia Pinal. 1964. This film is about women in Latin America and the cultural values that shape their lives. It explores image and reality. Scenes from urban slums, abandoned children, and broken homes in Argentina, Ecuador, and Mexico are juxtaposed against romanticized media images. The Cinema Guild. 1977.
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Sin Embargo (Nevertheless)
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Sin Nombre
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Sipakapa is not for sale
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Siqueiros
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Sixteenth Century Perceptions of Latin America: Civil or Savage?
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Slave Ship
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Sleep Dealer
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Smugglers and Buccaneers in the Caribbean
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Social Adaptation of Refugees
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Social Studies: Economics International Relations and Political Science
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Social Studies: History
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After the revolution of 1959 and the U.S. embargo that followed, the people of Cuba were left to fend for themselves. Deprived of even the most basic goods, they scavenge the alleys and scrap heaps, giving new vitality to the discarded. Their recycled products are often remarkably ingenious and creative. For Andres the sculptor, Tomas the canary breeder, and the other subjects of Sin Embargo, even the greatest pressure, whether levied by government or circumstance,cannot crush the spirit nor quash the desire to forge a better life for themselves and their families. Shot entirely in Cuba, Sin Embargo is a look into the hearts and dreams of struggling peoples and a tribute to their optimistic and Spanish w/ English resourceful determination to survive. 2003 subtitles Seeking the promise of America, a beautiful young Honduran woman, Sayra (Paulina Gaytan), joins her father and uncle on an odyssey to cross the gauntlet of the Latin American countryside en route to the United States.� Along the way she crosses paths with a teenaged Mexican gang member, El Casper (Edgar M. Flores), who is maneuvering to outrun his violent past and elude his unforgiving former associates.�� Together they must rely on faith, trust and street smarts if they are to survive their increasingly perilous journey towards the hope of new lives. Spanish with 2009. English subtitles Montana Exploradora, subsidiary of the Canadian/US transnational company Glamis Gold, received 45 million US dollars in financing from the World Bank to exploit an open-‐pit gold mine in Sipakapa, Guatemala. In accordance with ILO Convention 169, a Community Consultation was held in this Maya region to establish whether the population would accept or reject mining exploitation in its territory. The result was a resounding "NO" to mining. Sipakapa Is Not For Sale analyses the debate on mining exploitation and demonstrates the dignity of the Sipakapan People as they fight to defend their autonomy in the face of encroaching Spanish with neoliberal megaprojects. Copyright 2005. English subtitles Jose David Alfaro Siqueiros was the Mexican muralist par excellence, making of muralism an art form that is at once monumental and personal in scale. Drawing on the pre-‐Hispanic roots of Mexican culture, he played a leading role in the political revolution of the '30's; the power of his art to persuade is testimony to its powerful voice. film for the Humanities. 1984. Spanish The life of Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-‐1974) was one of passion, political commitment and controversy, perilous adventure, and prolific artistic achievement. Together with Diego de Rivera and Jose Orozco, Siqueiros was a leader of the Mexican mural movement. While each of these artists were concerned with producing popular, public, and political art for a revolutionary society, Siqueiros was the most politically active of them all. A stormy, iconoclastic personality, he was one of the great desperadoes of modern art. Siqueiros regarded his life and painting as a battle with himself and against social justice. A revolutionary, innovative and talented creator, he loved, fought and painted with extreme passion and with hot fury. Narrated by Ricardo Montalban, (Cheyenne autumn). Written and directed by Hector Tajonar. 1998 English Pacifica Radio Archive. David Alfaro Siqueiros, essential to the Mexican muralist movement, is interviewed and discusses his work, his thought and the history of Mexico in his lifetime. English Based on a real Anasazi Pueblo dig, this simulation introduces basic archaeological terms, procedures, and methods. Student teams are given an archaeological site to explore, where they compete to be the first to determine who lived there, what the culture was, and why the site was abandoned. Junior High Level. Players: entire class. English Examines how the Europeans who arrived in Latin America viewed the continent and its inhabitants, and how the European perceptions were often biased. From the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 1988. English Celio, an ex-‐street kid, teaches a group of children from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to perform in a musical theater piece called Navio negreiro and is based on the epic poem by Castro Alves. This documentary not only focuses on the show but also on the conditions of where these children come from and how this program is helping them discover their ancestral roots. LAVA. 1994. English Mexico. The near future. Memo Cruz has always dreamed of leaving his tiny village and heading north to the big cities on the border. But when a bizarre tragedy strikes, and he's forced to go on the run, Memo discovers a brave new world far beyond his wildest dreams. The near future of Sleep Dealer is a world filled with killer drones, hi-‐tech factories, memory-‐ sellers, and a wild war against 'aqua terrorists' broadcast on reality TV -‐ a future so bizarre it could easily be reality tomorrow! Winner of two prestigious awards at the Sundance Film Festival, and nominated for both the Gotham and the Independent Spirit Awards, this groundbreaking Spanish with science fiction film has been praised by critics and audience alike. English subtitles Describes the competition between Spain and the other European powers (especially the Dutch) in the early 17th century Caribbean. film for the Humanities. 1991. English Language and Orientation Resource Center. Center for Applied Linguistics. n.d. English By William Glade and Emily Baldwin. Deals with Latin American economic life, problems of international communication between Mexico and the United States, and immigration and underdevelopment. English By Richard Graham and Angela Goldston. Deals with Brazilian slavery and American history, as well as the Mexican view of the Mexican-‐American War. 1981. English
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Solo The Law of the Favela
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Somos mas
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Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La juez que crecio en el Bronx
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Sopa de frijoles, Bean Soup
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In the slums of Rio de Janeiro, the favelas, soccer might be the only chance to escape from the omnipresent atmosphere of violence and crime. Ten or eleven year-‐old boys who play soccer on the streets dream of a future as a professional soccer player, of a real shirt and a real club. Solo, The Law of the Favela focuses on this dream of a number of boys against the background of the everyday life in the favela, at the time of the World Cup Soccer Championships in the USA. The film focuses on Anselmo and Leonardo, two friends, eleven years of age, who play soccer together in one of the clubs of the favelas. English 50 min. Documents a march by women in Santiago, Chile, in 1984 in demand of democracy and justice. In spite of firehoses and teargas used against them by the military police, the women occupied a major plaza for an entire day. This very moving film is interesting as a study of gender roles as well as for its historical significance. Mujeres por la vida. 1984. Spanish 15 min. Portrays the open campaigns and diverse viewpoints of Nicaragua's political parties during the 1984 national election. Also shows a national assemblywoman dealing with the day-‐to-‐day concerns of her constituents. filmnic. 1984. English 34 min. When the songs are by the Grammy®-‐nominated composer/guitarist Juan-‐Carlos Formell, the drummer is Jimmy Branly (who came to fame with the Cuban timba group NG La Banda), and the bass player is Carlitos del Puerto (Cubanismo!, Caravana Cubana), you’ve got son radical — a streamlined, intensely rhythmic rock en clave groove that just might be the next Cuban revolution. Channeling the African roots of the Caribbean experience, this power trio converts their individual achievements in jazz, salsa and classic Cuban son into intense alternative music that lives up to their CD’s name. Spanish 46 min. When the songs are by the Grammy®-‐nominated composer/guitarist Juan-‐Carlos Formell, the drummer is Jimmy Branly (who came to fame with the Cuban timba group NG La Banda), and the bass player is Carlitos del Puerto (Cubanismo!, Caravana Cubana), you’ve got son radical — a streamlined, intensely rhythmic rock en clave groove that just might be the next Cuban revolution. Channeling the African roots of the Caribbean experience, this power trio converts their individual achievements in jazz, salsa and classic Cuban son into intense alternative music that lives up to their CD’s name. “The son is the root of everything," says Juan-‐Carlos, "working from that base, we have the credentials to break the rules and the clichés of Cuban music.” Spanish Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a Little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed-‐-‐her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow, Justice Sotomayor bloomed for the whole world to see. Ages 4-‐8. Winner of the Americas book award from the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP). Written by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Edel Rodriguez. Spanish and English Copyright 2009. (Bilingual edition) 40 pp. This delightful recipe in poem form shows us all, young and old, how to make a heartwarming, tummy-‐filling bean soup. This book is a wonderful family recipe/poem. Bilingual English/Spanish. English/Spanish 29 pages The most highly developed music of the pre-‐Colombian Western Hemisphere originated in the Andes. Features native instruments and lyrics in Quechua and Spanish. Quechua/ Spanish 40 min. Part of the Britannica series on South America focusing on the geography and environment and its relation to the people of each region. This film focuses on The Andean Region. English 21 min. Part of the Britannica series on South America focusing on the geography and environment and its relation to the people of each region. This film focuses on Brazil and the Northern Countries. English 21 min. National Geographic South America Political Map, Enlarged and Laminated. “This classic map of South America shows political boundaries, place names, airports, major roads and highways, and other geographic features for the entire continent. This version is enlarged and laminated—featuring a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.†Details: 46" x 36"; Scale: 1:7,105,000 or 1 inch = 125 miles; © 2005. Two programs that introduce young viewers to different lands and cultures. Peru: Bette Tuso, a 13-‐year-‐old Aymara Indian girl, takes you on a tour of her village, with roots that predate the Spanish Conquest. Brazil: 15-‐year-‐old Lucivaldo Santos de Lima walks you through the impoverished settlement of Gamiliera. Study Guide included. English 28 min. Part of the Britannica series on South America focusing on the geography and environment and its relation to the people of each region. This film focuses on The Southern Plains. English 18 min. Explores the possibility of democratic ideals becoming a reality in South America, and whether or not the era of the South American dictator is in decline. Footage from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay is combined with analysis of what the future could bring as the nations struggle with economic crisis. Grades 7 and up. Monitor Channel Productions. 1991. English 60 min. Tourist views of La Paz, Bogota, Guayaquil, and Montefilm. English 14 slides Eight parts film A seven part series produced by Australian Public Television in 1987. English 480 min.
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South of the Border
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South: This Is Not Your Life
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Souvenirs of Mexico
book
Soy Andina: a Film about Peru Dance and Identity
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Spanish American War: Dynamics of Change Spanish Folk Songs
film cass
Spanish for Children
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Spanish for the Health Professional
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Speaking Out: Displaced Colombians Silent No More
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Spirits of the Jaguar Part A: The Forging of a New World
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Spirits of the Jaguar Part B: Forests of the Maya
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Spirits of the Jaguar Part C: Hunters of the Caribbean Sea
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Spirits of the Jaguar Part D: The Fifth World of the Aztecs
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There’s a revolution underway in South America, but most of the world doesn’t know it. Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media’s misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents. In casual conversations with Presidents Hugo Chávez (Venezuela), Evo Morales (Bolivia), Lula da Silva (Brazil), Cristina Kirchner (Argentina), as well as her husband and ex-‐President N?stor Kirchner, Fernando Lugo (Paraguay), Rafael Correa (Ecuador), and Raúl Castro (Cuba), Stone gains unprecedented access and sheds new light upon the exciting transformations in the region. A film by Oliver Stone. Copyright English and Spanish 2010. with subtitles 78 min. Directed by Jorge Furtado (See GE/BRA/11 for another of Furtado's film), this film brings home the point that ''Numbers have no name, people have a name. Every one has.'' Furtado randomly chose a Brazilian woman to tell the world her story; her life is not extraordinary. She could easily by just another statistic, but Furtado uses her example to show his point. Portuguese w/ First Run/Icarus film. 1991. English subtitles 15 min. Small collection of tourist souveniers from Mexico, including a restaurant menu, metro map, tourist guide to Mexico City, pamphlets on the Ballet Folklorico and the convent of Santa Monica, and other items. English Two New Yorkers return to Peru to reconnect with roots and dance. Folk dancer N�lida Silva returns to her Andean birthplace to host a fiesta patronal. Modern dancer Cynthia Paniagua embarks on her own journey after meeting Neli, determined to �know the real Peru and unearth the mystery of the dances.� Soy Andina is an inspirational story about Peru, dance and affirming identity in a globalized world. Dos Neoyorquinas, una de ellas bailarina de danza moderna criada en Queens y la otra bailarina de danzas folkl�ricas andinas, viajan al Per� para ponerse en contacto con sus origines y el mundo de los bailes tradicionales. 2007, a film by Mitchell Teplitsky, Peru/USA. filmed in Puno, Piura, Trujillo, El Carmen, Jauja, Lima, Llammall�n (Ancash), New York and New Jersey. English/Spanish with bilingual subtitles Using archival photographs to reveal America's "splendid little war," this program explores the causes, costs, and results of the Spanish-‐American War. Topics include public opinion, Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, the fatalities caused by yellow fever and dysentery, and the problems presented by the acquisition of the Philippines as an American colony. Includes teacher's guide. Multi Media Productions. 1971. English Audio Forum. Cassette. Spanish Springboard to foreign language series. Includes vocabulary, activities, games, two cassettes, and a teacher's guide. English Audio Forum audio-‐cassette/book course designed to teach basic and specialized expressions, phrases and terminology needed to communicate with Spanish speaking people. English This film focuses on the causes of displacement in Colombia, conditions for the displaced, the U.S. response, and displaced persons' efforts to organize and make their voices heard. It features powerful interviews with children, grandmothers, women and others who have witnessed terrible violence, lost loved ones, and have been forced to flee their homes. Produced by the US Committee for Refugees, 2000. English A. The Forging of a New World. Over 100 million years ago, Central America and the Caribbean were born out of explosions in the Pacific Ocean. These landmasses collided with North and South America forming a land bridge between them and bringing a variety of animals, plants, and finally humans. The Spirits of the Jaguar series combines wildlife footage with dramatic recreations and computer simulations to bring the ancient world of the Aztecs, Maya and Taino civilizations to life. Nature/ Thirteen/ WNET. 1997. Specify program when ordering. English B. Forests of the Maya. The temples of the Maya rise above the topical forest canopies of southern Mexico and Guatemala. The Maya began as simple farmers and became the most successful civilization of the Americas. They took inspiration from the trees and the jaguar and they studied the stars, and developed a writing system, architecture and calendars. And then they disappeared. The Spirits of the Jaguar series combines wildlife footage with dramatic recreations and computer simulations to bring the ancient world of the Aztecs, Maya and Taino civilizations to life. Nature/ Thirteen/ WNET. 1997. Specify program when ordering. English B. Hunters of the Caribbean sea. The Taino people came from South America, where they had been hunters and farmers. They left the mainland in dugout canoes and discovered the small mountainous islands of the Caribbean and became great hunters of the sea. They were the first to greet Columbus and stood no chance against slavery, torture, and disease. The Spirits of the Jaguar series combines wildlife footage with dramatic recreations and computer simulations to bring the ancient world of the Aztecs, Maya and Taino civilizations to life. Nature/ Thirteen/ WNET. 1997. Specify program when ordering. English D. The Fifth World of the Aztecs. The Aztecs wandered 200 years in the deserts of Mexico before settling down. They revered eagle and the jaguar, and the beauty of butterflies and birds. They were skilled in agriculture and engineering, and legendary as warriors. But the gods could not save them from Cortez. The Spirits of the Jaguar series combines wildlife footage with dramatic recreations and computer simulations to bring the ancient world of the Aztecs, Maya and Taino civilizations to life. Nature/ Thirteen/ WNET. 1997. Specify program when ordering. English
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Spirituality and Sacficial Sport: Inside the Mayan Ballgame
Spoils of War
Spoken Yucatec Maya
Springboard to Spanish: An Introduction for Children
Stand and Deliver
State of Fear: The Truth about Terrorism
State of Seige
Stone Houses and Earth Lords: Maya Religion in the Cave Context
Stone's Throw: TV from Cuba (Part A)
Stone's Throw: TV from Cuba (Part B)
Stone's Throw: TV from Cuba (Part C)
Stone's Throw: TV from Cuba (Part D)
Story Bridges to Spanish for Children
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This packet was produced for a K-‐12 teacher workshop sponsored by the New Orleans Museum of Art, Audubon Zoo, and Tulane University’s Stone Center for Latin American Studies which took place in 2002. The packet contains three sections. The first section includes an article entitled “The Mesoamerican Ballgame†by Jane Stevenson Day (1992); a list of selected introductory texts on the peoples and cultures of ancient Mesoamerica; a list of ballgame references and web links, sample selections from Latin American Resource Center (LARC) original publications including “Land of Diversity†Unit #3, “The Americas before the Europeans†by Christopher L. von Nagy, Unit #4, “Contact and Conquest†by Linda Curcio-‐Nagy, and “La Tierra Mágica†Unit #2, “Los Dueños de la casa: Las civilizaciones indÃ-‐genas de Latinoamérica by MarÃ-‐a de Paz Guerro; and information about the Latin American Resource Center’s Lending Library and its relevant materials. The second section contains information and several classroom activities focusing on the rain forest as well as the Maya. The third section is a teacher’s manual compiled by New Orleans Museum of Art containing an essay by E. Michael Wittington entitled, “The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame;†summary of key terms and concepts relevant to the ballgame; a list of the cultures of Mesoamerica; a slide list; timeline; Curriculum maps of Mesoamerica; a vocabulary list; curriculum objectives and Unit suggested activities; and suggestions for further reading. English An important film detailing the struggle to discover the truth behind Argentine's "Dirty War" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, where tens of thousands of students, leftists, dissidents, and their associates "disappeared" without a trace, most likely abducted, jailed or killed by the Argentine military dictatorship. Confused and afraid, the families of the missing gathered in secret, creating a secret code language to discuss their trauma while under surveillance. filmmaker David Blaustein spent three years interviewing the group, called the "Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo," who relate the brave actions taken when confronted with the government's refusal to disclose the truth. Directed by David Spanish with film Blaustein, Argentina/Spain, 2000, film. English subtitles This set consisting of an instruction book and tapes is a course designed to accompany a class for spoken Yucatec Maya. The course is designed for English-‐speaking learners. Duke University-‐University of North unit Carolina, Program in Latin American Studies. 1995. English Play-‐oriented activities based on Asher's Total Physical Response method. Children follow instructions spoken in Spanish, then English, then again in Spanish. Requires teacher participation but knowledge of Spanish is not necessary. Preschool through elementary. Guide included. unit 1988. English A Hispanic math and computer teacher goes to California in the early 1980's to teach, but finds the Chicano students have no interest in learning. Through his concern and dedication these students who were underachievers comet o excel in school and in life. Directed by Ramon Menendez. Starring Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Adelaida film Alvarez, Ingrid Olio. 1982. English State of Fear is the definitive account of Peru's 20-‐year "war on terror". It also poses and examines a central question of our times: How can an open society balance demands for security with democracy? State of Fear dramatically documents the human and societal costs a democracy faces when it embarks on a "war" against terror, potentially without end, all too easily exploited by unscrupulous leaders seeking personal political gain. The film follows events in Peru, yet serves as a cautionary tale for a nation like the United States. State of Fear is an ideal educational tool for Latin American Studies, Human Rights & International Justice, and film Political Science curriculums. English Costa-‐Gavras made this film after reading a French newspaper article describing the kidnapping of a U.S. official. Directed by Costa-‐Gavres. film Starring Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse. 1973. English Cave archaeology in the New World, now a focus of intense research, was still a peripheral area of inquiry just fifteen years ago. Stone Houses and Earth Lords is the first volume dedicated exclusively to the use of caves in the Maya lowlands, covering primarily Classic Period archaeology from A.D. 100 through the Spaniards' arrival. Although the caves that riddled the lowlands show no sign of habitation, most contain evidence of human use, evidence that suggests that they functioned as ritual spaces. Demonstrating the importance of these subterranean spaces to Maya archaeology, contributors provide interpretations of archaeological remains that yield key insights into Maya ritual and cosmology. Compiling the best current scholarship in this fast-‐growing area of research, Stone Houses and Earth Lords is a vital reference for researchers and readers interested in Mayan archaeology, Mesoamerica, book and the human use of caves. English This is one of a four-‐part series that provides selections from Cuban television, compiled and translated by the Center for Cuban Studies. It Spanish w/ English film shows a Cuban sit-‐com. Ca. 1975. subtitles This is one of a four-‐part series that provides selections from Cuban television, compiled and translated by the Center for Cuban Studies. It Spanish w/ English film shows Children's Programming. Ca. 1975. subtitles This is one of a four-‐part series that provides selections from Cuban television, compiled and translated by the Center for Cuban Studies. This Spanish w/ English film one is Experimental Television. Ca. 1975. subtitles This is one of a four-‐part series that provides selections from Cuban television, compiled and translated by the Center for Cuban Studies. This Spanish w/ English film one focuses on Public Affairs and Current Events. Ca. 1975. subtitles Children participate in storytelling by repeating Spanish dialogue in familiar fairy tales narrated in English. Preschool through elementary cass grades. 1988. English
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Story Starters on the Aztecs Incas and Mayas
Street Vendors: The Informal Majority Structure and Functions of the Principal Cities of Argentina Paraguay and Uruguay Study and Teaching of Anthropology Study and Teaching of Geography Study and Teaching of History Study and Teaching of Political Science Study and Teaching of Sociology Studying Modern Mexico
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Sugar Cane Alley: Rue Cases Negres
Summer Institute on Performance in Latin America Survival Kit for Overseas Living
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Sweating for a T-‐Shirt
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Sweet Fresh Water
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This creative writing program provides story starters for authentic Aztec, Incan, and Mayan stories. Great for elementary school or beginning Spanish use. Includes vocabulary lists, character cards, art projects, and book more. Steve and Jean Henrich. 1991. English This documentary examines the human side of Mexico's informal economy, which is estimated to comprise some two-‐thirds of the country's working population. Featuring interviews with five street vendors and an economics scholar, the film will stimulate discussion on government regulation, economic sustainability, environmental health, film and the NAFTA debate. Directed by Justin McFadden. 1996. English Landscapes of Latin America Series, Collection No. 6. Laurentia slide Productions. 1982. 40 slides and program guide. English Basic concepts of anthropology and suggestions, with activities for book teaching the concepts. 1980. English Basic concepts of geography, with suggestions and activities for teaching book the concepts. By Jan Brook, 1980. English Basic concepts of history with suggestion and activities for teaching those book concepts. 1980. English Basic concepts of political science, with suggestions and activities for book teaching the concepts. 1980. English Basic concepts of sociology, with suggestions and activities for teaching book those concepts. 1981. English By E. Richard and Linda Churchill. Mimeograph masters dealing with book Mexican geography and culture. Teacher's guide included. English Far from the eyes of foreign tourists and beyond the reach of the commercial music industry, Argentine tango continues to thrive. This documentary attempts to capture the traditional spirit of the tango, featuring performances by accordion players, dancers and poets in the Spanish w/ English film gritty, soulful bars of Buenos Aires. subtitles Sugar is the inspirational story of Miguel Santos, a gifted pitcher struggling to make it to the big leagues of American baseball. Miguel travels from his poor but tightly-‐knit community in the Dominican Republic to play minor league baseball in the United States -‐ where anything is possible. He finds himself in a small Iowa town, where he struggles with the culture, the language, and the pressure of knowing Spanish and that only his success can rescue his family. Directed by Anna Boden & Portuguese w/ film Ryan Fleck. 2009. English subtitles Based on the novel La Rue Cases Negres, this is the story of Jose, a bright mischievous 11-‐year old orphan, and his grandmother who is determined to save him from the hard life of sugar plantations on French-‐occupied Martinique in the 1930's. Directed by Euzhan Palcy. Starring Darling Legitimus, Garry Cadenat. 1985. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, French w/ English film Inc. subtitles These compilation of materials resulted from and/or were meant to accompany the Summer Institute held June 16-‐18, 2005, at Tulane University. "The fundamental mission of this is to instruct educators on how to use performance and the arts to tackle issues such as race, class and gender in the school setting. We believe that, in order for students to fully grasp these sometimes tough and delicate issues through performance, both the performance and the cultural context in which the performance develops needs to be introduced and reflected upon. In this institute we will present both performance and context and in doing so, hope to demonstrate ways of improving students' learning and comprehension of cultures and peoples through art and performance." -‐ from the letter of introduction to the Institute. Includes "Performance: Doorway to a Passion for Learning," a workshop designed by Diana F. Green, M. F. A., with exercises and suggested resources; "Argentine New Song: The Evolution of Protest Music" by Denise Rislund et al., including song lyrics, an article entitled "Meio sem graça: Pop Music as Everyray Resistance: Tropicalismo Contests Protest Music" by Liv Sovik of the Federal University of Bahia in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; a curriculum entitled, "The Mexican Muralist Movement and an Exploration of Public Art," by Jennifer Henry, for grades 10-‐12, including 5 different but interrelated lessons; and a list of relevant resources which can be Curriculum checked out from the Latin American Resource Center's Lending Library. English By L. Robert Kohls, International Press, Inc. Practical guide to living book abroad. 1984. English An incorrigibly delinquent girl escapes from prison and hides out on a plantation, where she becomes a steamy, scheming temptress, running wild with her sexual favors and turning the plantation's orderly domestic life into frenzied chaos. Directed by Luis Bunel. Starring Fernando Soler, Spanish w/ English film Rosita Quintana, Victor Manuel Mendoza. 1950. Black and White. subtitles This movie begins with UCLA freshman Arlen Benjamin stopping by the campus gift shop to buy a T-‐shirt and noticing that it was made in Honduras. This sends her and us on a journey through Honduras' sweatshop industry. She meets with workers, factory owners, union organizers, and human rights activists. Then she interviews her fellow students back home who then rally at Brown University where the students have just forced their administration to adopt fair labor standards for the production of clothing bearing their college logo. Global film Exhange. 2000. English Nothing is more important to Mexican-‐American Marta Delacurz than her cumpleanos de quince-‐-‐the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young Mexican girl into adulthood. She is understandably angry and resentful when her father suddenly cancels the gala event. Her outlook is completely changed, however, when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret-‐-‐he has never become a legal resident of the U.S. This film is especially appropriate for grades 6-‐12. A film Wonderworks Family Movie. 1990. English Produced and narrated by David Attenborough. Explores the Amazon River from its source to the ocean and discusses its global importance. film PBS film ( The Living Planet series). 1984. English
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A Commended title of the 2012 Américas Award. This is a remarkable story based on true events of Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu, two ordinary girls living in extraordinary times. When Sylvia and her brothers are not allowed to register at the same school Aki attended and are instead sent to a "Mexican" school, the stage is set for Sylvia's father to challenge in court the separation of races in California's schools. Ultimately, Mendez vs. Westminster School District led to the desegregation of California schools and helped build the case that would end school segregation nationally. Through extensive interviews with Sylvia and Aki -‐ still good friends to this day -‐ Winifred Conkling brings to life two stories of persistent courage in the face of tremendous odds. English 151 Pages The Maya calendar consists of 18 months of 20 days each or 360 days. The five remaining days, known as the "days without name," or Chaikin, are the days of Carnival. These days of transition, which coincide with the Catholic Holy Week, are thus filled with celebrations which combine elements from Spanish Catholicism with traditional rituals and cargo Spanish and Quiche fiestas. Reflections on the meaning of the colorful events of these days with English are offered by the French priest Michel Chanteau. subtitles 30 minutes National Public Radio. 1981. Quechua/ Spanish 30 min. In 1985, Monica Frota, an independent Brazilian filmmaker, collaborated with the Kayapo people of the Brazilian rain forest to develop Mekaron Opoi D'joi (He Who Creates Images), the first Kayapo media project. This film chronicles the Kayapos' appropriation of film tehnology as a political and cultural weapon. Using footage shot by the Kayapo, archival footage, stills and computer animation, this film is a witty and provocative exploration of issues of power and representation, one which challenges the stereotypical portrayals of "traditional societies" perpetuated by conventional ethnographic film and film. 1993. English 41 min. Discusses Mexican elections, the PRI, finance, travel, interviews with the people. July 25, 1988 issue of Mexico Journal. English 32 pp. Animated versions of four legends from Latin America: The Magic of the Quetzal Bird; the Legend of Mexico City (the Eagle and the Snake); the Legend of Quetalcohuatl; and The Legend of Loiza. Comprehension questions for upper elementary-‐junior high level are included as part of the film. film Knowledge, Inc. 1986. Spanish 30 min. This program presents treasures from children's literature which reflect ancient traditions of storytelling that is the heritage of children the world over. The stories reveal insights into different cultures and traditions of distant land and times. The universal themes that run through these tales have withstood the test of time. Viewing them will build an appreciation and respect for this important literary treasure and insight into other people and their ideals. 1989. English 28 min. Directed by award winning filmmaker Carlos Avila, Tales of Masked Men is a creative and imaginative exploration of the colorful, fascinating, and mysterious world of lucha libre -‐ Mexican wrestling. Both a fast-‐paced and audience-‐involving spectacle, this 'working class' sport is practiced in arenas large and small throughout Mexico and the United States, as well as other countries. Filled with the passion and excitement that defines its subject, the film examines the history of lucha libre and what has made this 80 year old phenomenon endure. Filmed in Mexico and the United States, the film also profiles three legendary wrestlers, each of whom embodies various aspects of the sport and its traditions. English 55 minutes Tamalitos, or little tamales, are delicious and easy to make. The sister and brother in this playful cooking poem will show you how, using corn masa stuffed with cheese and wrapped in cornhusks. Bilingual English/Spanish text. English/Spanish 29 pages The Geneva ballet dances a tango ballet choreographed by Oscar Araiz, depicting the cafe society of 1930's Argentina. View film. 1986. English 60 min. This CD has selections of typical Tangos from Argentina. Provides an opportunity to expose students to a Tango. Spanish 15 tracks An honest man is tormented by the discovery that the woman he loves is a professional thief. Moved by his love, she gives up her life of crime to be with him, but he cannot believe in her ever again. Directed by John Reinhardt. Starring Carlos Gardel, Rosita Moreno. Original date of the movie 1935, released again in 1987. Spanish 58 min. Examines the development of the tango in Argentina, and its role as a chronicle of Argentinian political and cultural history. Particular focus on the ethnic history of Buenos Aires. Icarus film. 1983. English 56 min. Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango by Angolan filmmaker Dom Pedro explores the expression of Tango's Africanness and the contribution of African cultures in the creation of the tango. Tango was a reflection of the social life of the slaves that were taken to South America -‐ including Argentina and Uruguay -‐ mostly from central Africa, particularly from the former Kongo Kingdom. Director Dom Pedro reveals the depth of the footprints of the African music on the tango, through this rich movie combining musical performances and interviews French, Spanish from many tango fans and historians in Latin America and Europe, with English including the renowned Argentinean pianist Juan Carlos Caceres. Subtitles 93 minutes Jorge Zanda, the director, captures the sensuality and rituals of the complex art form of the tango. The unique role of the tango is examined as Argentina's national dance as well as the machismo and creativity that pervade the dance today. Facets Multimedia and Chicago Latino Cinema. Spanish w/ English 1987. subtitles 70 min. Guide included. English 10 slides Includes a cassette with 18 children's songs in English and Spanish. A booklet is included with worksheets, the lyrics, translations and activities 60 min./ 18 for each sone. Judy Mahoney and Mary Cronan. Teach Me Tapes. 1989. English/ Spanish pp. This unit, winner of the 1990 Great American Toy Test, includes a cassette with 18 children's songs in English and Spanish. A booklet is included with worksheets, the lyrics, translations, and activities for each 60 min./ 18 song. Teach me Tapes Inc. 1985. English/ Spanish pp. By Carmen Judith Nine Curt. Explains cultural identity, non-‐verbal communication, and gives a case study. 1976. English 52 pp.
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Includes teaching strategies, student handouts, resource lists, and evaluation suggestions. 1987. English Kenneth A Switzer and Charlotte A. Redden. Cultural Studies Series, Vol. 3. Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver. 1978. English Activity book provides simulations in areas of development and technology, human rights, basic human needs, and inequality. 1984. English A compendium of activities and units dealing with the urgent global issues of population, health, hunger, culture, and environment. 1993. English Robert J. Knowlton, editor. Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University. 1985. English Supplemental materials from a workshop presented by the Tulane University Latin American Curriculum Resource Center on November 10, 1989. Includes maps, statistics, and student-‐level magazine articles on contemporary Mexico, Mexican history, and US-‐Mexican relations. English Describes formal exchange programs, sources of employment and information resources for US primary and secondary school teachers, college, and university faculty, and educational administrators. 1980. English By H. Ned Seelye. Seelye is considered one of the nation's leading experts in cultural instruction. This book includes chapters on defining "culture,'' goals of cultural education, designing intercultural activities for the classroom, and additional sources of information. Designed for teachers of foreign language, this book is also extremely helpful to social science educators. 1988. English Language and Orientation Resource Center, Center for Applied Linguistics. 1981. English Washington Center for Applied Linguistics. A guide for volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and tutors. English as a second language training. 1981. English By William A. Nesbitt. Examples and explanations of simulation games. 1974. English J. Doyle Casteel, Charles Gutherie, et al. Classroom activities for grades 7-‐ 12. 1980. English Edited by Garth M. Hansen. Deals with the sociological, linguistic, economic, and political problems of the U.S.-‐Mexican border. Introduction and bibliography. Advanced high school or college level. 1985. English The lessons and activities contained in this curriuculum are designed to introduce some of the basic themes of international relations and to lay the conceptual groundwork for analyzing some of the issues that are affecting the world today. All lessons demonstrate a standards-‐based approach. This Curriculum unit is written primarily for the secondary classroom. 14 Lessons in all. English Presentations made at the First National Conference on the Teaching of Latin American Studies. Miriam Williford and J. Doyle Casteel, editors. Latin American Studies Association, 1977. English Edited by Julieta de San Miguel. Four units presenting Aztecs and Mayas, literature, and Mexican cuisine. 1980. English A theme guide to K-‐12 Curricular Resources, Activities, and Processes. By the Bay Area Global Education Program, 1983. English Guide included. English Film clips from Teatro por La Identidad, which presents theatrical presentations of the attempts to discover the identities of los deseparacidos (the disappeared) from the Dirty War in Argentina. Spanish Honduras. Cabinet Collection No. 223. Guide included. English If TV is the opiate of today's masses, then the Latin American telenovela-‐-‐ broadcast six days a week in prime time to more than 120 countries-‐-‐is the leading genre. This classic program examines the cultural impact of the telenovela and its influence on Latin American power politics. Interviews with sociologist Joan Luis von Tilburg, media moguls Emilio Azcarrage and Roberto Marinho, and others are included, along with generous clips from the sensational By These Streets, which closely parallels Venezuelan news events, sand the mega-‐popular Brazilian romantic melodrama Body and Soul. 2005 English This film, produced by film for the Humanities and Sciences, examines the recent development of Pentecostal Protestant televangelical campaigns in what was once the world's most populous Catholic Nation. In addition to comparing methods and ratings, Liberation theologian Leonardo Boff also provides commentary. 1999. English Syllabus, teaching resources, and pedagogical tools compiled under the auspices of Iowa State University. Materials available in English and Spanish, designed for K-‐12 instruction. 2000. English and Spanish Re-‐enactment of life and travels of this famous explorer and geographer throughout Latin America. Introduction by Anthony Quinn. Grades 8-‐12, college. Time Life film. Ca. 1980. English Re-‐enactment of the life and adventures of the infamous Spanish conqueror of the Inca Empire. Introduction by Anthony Quinn. Grades 8-‐ 12. Time Life film. Ca. 1980. English Intensive coverage of a ten-‐day period before, during, and after the 1990 Nicaraguan elections. Includes footage of rallies, polling places, interviews, press conferences, and speeches by the politicians, as well as arguments and discussions among ordinary citizens in the streets of Managua. Particularly interesting for its reflection of the fact that all Nicaraguans, regardless of socio-‐economic status, were highly conscious of the historical importance of their decision. No background information or narration is given, so this is best for advanced classes. Downtown Spanish w/ English Productions. 1990. subtitles Deals with the linguistic and grammatical theories that have been prevalent in Latin America, and how language has changed. It also deals with literary theories of Latin American literature. Spanish
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Pictures of Record. The set includes extensive treatment of the Avenue of the Dead, the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and the great Teotihuacan murals. Guide included. See also AP/MEX/12. English Guide included. English The archeological ruins of Teotihuacan are the remnants of the largest pre-‐Hispanic city ever built in the Valley of Mexico. Its History extends from 200 BC to 800 AD. Part One: from the Citadel to the area of the Pyramid of the Sun. Visual Education. 1989. English From the Pyramid of the Sun to the Pyramid of the Moon and neighboring structures. Visual Education. 1989. English This program dramatizes the history of Teotihuacan through reenactments of the everyday life of its multicultural inhabitants. The chronology of events leading to its eventual rise to dominance as the stronghold of Aztec rule in Central Mexico is traced. Murals found on the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and in the temple of the winged serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, are presented as pages of a nonexistent codex, and as the spiritual key to cultures that existed elsewhere in Mesoamerica. The process by which the murals were created is reenacted. The city's abandonment in the face of barbarian invasions by tribes from the north in AD 700 is traced to its rebirth under the Aztecs. Various concepts of Aztec religious cosmology are examined, including the movement of time, the division of ages into Ocelotl, Ehecatl, Quiyahuitl, and Atl, and Spanish w/ English the cult of Quetzalcoatl. 1998. subtitles This program, produced by film for the Humanities and Sciences, dramatizes the history of Teotihuacan through reenactments of the everyday life of its multicultural inhabitants. Murals found on the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and in the temple of the winged serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, are presented as pages of a nonexistent codex, and as the spritual key to cultures that existed elsewhere in Mesoamerica. The process by which the murals were created is reenacted, as is the city's Spanish w/ English abandonment and various concepts of Aztec religious cosmology. 1998. subtitles The fight for power in an imaginary Latin American country is the theme of this Brazilian cinematic classic. Charismatics, tyrants, paternalists, and people from Eldorado make up this baroque opera. A first-‐class work of unrestrained criticism. Directed by Glauber Rocha. Starring Jardel Filho, Paulo Autran, Jose Lewgoy. 1967. Portuguese Tex-‐Mex music, an exuberant style with a Mexican soul and a rock n' roller heart, is a joyful, energetic party music with lyrics commenting on social issues. Here is a street-‐level tour of the border world, through the cantinas, prisons, festivals, even brothels, where such music grows. English This documentary explores the weaving traditions and techniques of Peru, whose textiles are famous throughout the world for their beauty and respected by specialists for the technical expertise exhibited in their weaving and dyeing. The various stages in completing a weaving are carefully depicted, including the ways that Andean peoples have managed to introduce their goods into the tourist market. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. 1993. English Winner of the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the Berlin film Festival, That's My Face ( Minha Cara) presents a visually rich and deeply evocative journey of self-‐discovery. Set to an innovative score by Vernon Reid (Living Colour), this profound cinematic experience offers a refreshing perspective on African-‐American identity. From the film of Mexican Art series, this film shows the role of the Academy in Mexican art form from the late 18th century to the early years of the 20th century. UNAM. 1994. English This packet provides an overview of regional issues and international security concerns. This information is presented in the form of Resource Briefs. Includes a chronology, bibliography, listing of nongovernmental organizations, and maps. ACCESS. 1995. English See above description. English From Academy Award winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme, "The Agronomist" tells the story of Haitian national hero, journalist, and freedom fighter Jean Dominique, whom Demme first met and filmed in 1986. As owner and operator of his nation's oldest and only free radio station, Dominique was frequently at odds with his country's various repressive governments and spent much of the 80's and early 90's in exile in New York, where Demme continued to interview him over the years. Dominique fought tirelessly against his country's overwhelming injustice, oppression, and poverty but it was Dominique's shocking and still unsolved assassination in April of 2000 that gave the director the impetus to assemble more than a decade's worth of material into a celebration of this dynamic man and his legacy. 2003 English Organization of American States. English The history of the Amazon River, from its discovery in 1637 to modern times is examined. Effects of industry and development on the river and its people are placed in this historic context, beginning with the sugar production in the 17th century. Global ecological effects are also examined. film for the Humanities. 1991. English This film presents a voyage along the Amazon River from Peru to Manaus, Brazil. Discusses the plight of the Indians, the failed rubber industry, and deforestation. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/COL/2, DEV/PER/1, DF/PER/1, DF/BRA/4, HC/SA/1, I/ARG/2, I/COL/3, I/SA/9 AND R/SA/1 for other segments of the South American Journey series. English Recreates the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of Central and South America, and probes the reasons these empires were unable to withstand conquest by Spanish explorers. Grades 7 and up. 1984. English
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Star-‐gazing reached incredible heights thousands of years before the Hubble. Learn the amazing advances made by the great ancient culture of Central America. Take another fascinating trip through time to discover the precursors from centuries or even millennia ago of todays cutting-‐edge technological breakthroughs. Using the latest scholarship, hands-‐on demonstrations, and dramatic reenactments, The Ancient Maya: Tools of Astronomy shows just how far ahead of their times they really were. Without the aid of magnifying technology or even a firm idea of where they stood on the planet, the Mayan grasp of the universe through astrological observation was simply stunning. Host Michael Guillen travels to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula to get a firsthand look at the ancient world's most skilled astronomers. Climb the giant pyramid of Kukulkan and see how it functioned as a giant solar observatory. Examine El Caracol at Tikal, which looks amazingly like a modern day observatory. Learn how the Maya used the sun to lay out their various temples and observatories and examine their incredibly complex and accurate calendar. English Organization of American States. History and culture of Araucanian Indians of Chile. 1971 reprint. English A tourist guide to the Mayan ruins. Tulum, Coba, Labna, Chichen Itza, etc. Followed by a travel, hotel, and restaurant segment. Television International. 1987. English An extraordinary documentary which juxtaposes shots of contemporary Haiti with the radiance of Haitian art. The uneasy co-‐existence of Christian and voodoo belief is explored through interviews with artists and Haitian experts. Facets film (New Visions series). 1983. English A review of this exhibition of Latin American contemporary art presented in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Organization of the American States. 1987. English The camera takes viewers to northern Bolivia for a firsthand look at the sharp class division between the Spanish-‐speaking mestizos and the Aymara Indians. The program examines the effects of the class system on all aspects of life, including religious practices, participation in fiestas, schooling, and work Insight Media. 1983. English Organization of American States. Presents the history, conquest, and culture of the Aztecs. 1975 reprint. English Fernando Horcasitas and Alberto Beltran. minutiae Mexicana Series. 1979. English Based on the book With His Pistol in His Hands by Americo Paredes. It is 1901 and two Texas cultures-‐-‐the Anglo and the Mexican-‐-‐live side by side in a state of tension and fear. On June 12 Gregorio Cortez, a young Mexican family man, shoots and kills a sheriff in self-‐defense. For the next 11 days, he eludes an inflamed posse of 600 Texas Rangers. To some, Cortez becomes an instant fold-‐hero; to most others, he is considered a very dangerous criminal. It takes 12 years to learn the truth. Directed by Robert M. Young. Starring Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill. 1982. English Bordering all but two of South America's other nations and by far Latin America's largest country, Brazil differs linguistically, historically, and culturally from Spanish America. Its indigenous peoples share the country with descendants of Portuguese conquerors and the Africans they imported to work as slaves, along with more recent immigrants from southern Europe, Japan, the Middle East. Capturing the scope of this country's rich diversity and distinction as no other book as done -‐ with over a hundred entries from a wealth of perspectives -‐ _The Brazil Reader_,edited by Robert M. Levine and John J. Crocitti, offers a fascinating guide to Brazilian life, culture, and history. The historical selections range from early colonization to the present day, with sections on imperial and republican Brazil, the days of slavery, the Vargas years, and the more recent return to democracy. They include letters, photographs, interviews, legal documents, visual art, music, poetry, fiction, reminiscences, and scholarly analyses. English Traces the roots of Brazil's current economic crisis. Also examines the last five decades of political history and includes several interviews with American and Brazilian businessmen, elected officials, and scholars. The Cinema Guild. 1982. English Depicts the way of life for millions of Latin Americans who live in shanty-‐ towns on the outskirts of major cities. Details the day-‐to-‐day existence of a peasant family which produces earthen bricks for a living. Explores the culture of poverty and exploitation. Includes interviews. The Cinema Spanish with Guild. N.d. English subtitles Depicts the way of life for millions of Latin Americans who live in shanty-‐ towns on the outskirts of major cities. Details the day-‐to-‐day existence of a peasant family which produces earthen bricks for a living. Explores the culture of poverty and exploitation. Includes interviews. The Cinema Spanish with Guild. N.d. English Subtitles A strong but slow-‐witted slaughter-‐house worker is hired by a slumlord to break a tenant strike. He accidentally kills one of the leaders and is drawn into a doomed affair with the slumlord's sluttish wife. Unsparingly portrays slum life and the criminal behavior it breeds. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Starring Katy Jurado, pedro Armendariz, Andres Soler, Rosita Spanish w/ English Arenas. 1952. Black and white. subtitles A documentary revealing the astonishing life stories, vibrant personalities and unforgettable music of the brilliantly talented but long-‐overlooked performers who collaborated on the now-‐legendary recording, the Buena Vista Social Club. From the crumbling barrios of their native Havana, to their triumphant, sold-‐out concerts in Amsterdam and New York's Carnegie Hall, it's an unforgettable, deeply emotional journey into the passion, pride, and humanity of the artists whose music sparked a Spanish with worldwide musical phenomenon. English subtitles
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Part I of a five-‐part series written and presented by Carlos Fuentes. This segment focuses on Spain's multi-‐cultural society, some key historical events, and what these mean to Hispanics today. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. English Part II of a five-‐part series written and presented by Carlos Fuentes. This film deals with the lives of the peoples of the Americas before 1492, the first contact with the Spanish, and the legacy of the early colonial period. Public Media film. 1991. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. English Part III of a five-‐part series written and narrated by Carlos Fuentes. This film focuses on Spain's Golden Age, the interaction between Spain and Latin America during the colonial era, and the background to the Age of Revolutions. Public Media film. 1991. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included. AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS. English Part IV of a five-‐part series narrated by Carlos Fuentes. The causes of the movements for independence in Latin America, key figures of 19th and 20th century Latin America, and the Mexican Revolution are the subjects of this film. Public Media film. 1991. Activity pack with crossword puzzles and other teacher supplements included.
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59 min., 39 AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS. English pp. Part V of a five-‐part series written and presented by Carlos Fuentes. This film concerns the impact of the Hispanic cultural legacy on the present and the future. Public Media film. 1991. Activity pack with crossword 59 min., 39 puzzles and other teacher supplements included. English pp. Some call him a hero. Others label him bad for business. But enemies of Brazilian rain forest activist Chico Mendes call him something else: a target. Spurred to action after a key organizer of the rain forest's working poor is slain, Mendes stands firm against slash-‐and-‐burn deforestation. He becomes a nonviolent activist, union leader, political candidate, and a recognized authority who helps alert the world to the plight of the Amazon. Starring Raul Julia, Edward James Olmos, Sonia Braga, Nigel Harvers, and Esai Morales. Warner Home film. 1994. English 123 min. The Call of the condor unites a story of Andean cosmology with the real world endeavor of a group of travelers (La Caravana Arcoiris por la Paz, a mobile ecovillage, arts and service project) organizing a gathering of grass roots indigenous, environmental, health, peace, social justice, spiritual, and ecovillage movements from around the world to come and live together for seven days in the sacred valley of the Incas. While La Caravana traveled in a seven year pilgrimage through 13 countries of the Americas to the land of the Condor, bringing together seemingly English and Spanish unconnected groups and individuals a myth isrealized. 2004 w/ English subtitles 30 min The plans for this cathedral, which some sources say were drawn up by architect Juan de Hererra, who designed the Spanish El Escorial, were approved in 1562 by Philip II. Visual Education. 1989. English 16 min. From the film of Mexican Art series, this film shows the 300 year process of construction of the cathedral of Mexico City, its importance, and the factors which have contributed to tits decline. UNAM. 1994. English 27 min. Concert held in plaza of Managua in Nicaragua in 1983 by 150 performers. Artists include Amparo Ochoa, Silverio Perez, Mercedes Sosa, Silvio Rodriguez and Carlos and Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy. Icarus Spanish w/ English film. 1983. subtitles 50 min. Analyzes factors that brought refugees to the US from Belize, Guatmala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Panama, and addresses their plight in finding work and homes here. From the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English 110 pp. Examinees the Chaco Canyon civilization and its technology, which included a comprehensive road network, water control systems and huge architectural structures. Scientists using new archaeological techniques conclude that the Chaco civilization 900 years ago was an ingenious technological society which collapsed because of the gradual depletion of its resources. PBS film (Odyssey series). 1988 English 58 min. National Public Radio cassette. 1978. English 30 min. This deeply touching documentary examines the parallel destruction of the environment and the migrant workers who make their living chopping down the Amazon rainforest. Their job is to create charcoals for iron production used primarily in the automobile industry in developed countries. The film examines their daily lives as they burn timber, their bodies charred gray for two dollars a day, children and elders alike. Touching and disturbing, the film is beautifully photographed, critically acclaimed and has been honored with numerous international awards and recognition. Portuguese with English subtitles, 70 minutes, directed Portuguese w/ by Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Nigel Noble. English subtitles Since 1990, more than 1,800 children have been murdered in Brazil; the country now has over 7,000,000 homeless children. This prize-‐winning documentary examines both the causes and consequences of the brutal war of extermination Brazilian society is waging against its own children. The film visits the slims, the suburbs, and the alleys, revealing the extent Portuguese w/ of this national scandal. The Cinema Guild. 1991. English subtitles
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This remarkable film tells a story never before documented: While their parents battled the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile, a group of children were raised, first in Europe and then in Cuba, safely and communally. The 20 adults who supervised Project Home saw over sixty children through to adulthood, children whose mothers and fathers—members of the leftist organization Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria (MIR)—fought for the freedom of their homeland, many never to be seen again. For the men and women in The Chilean Building, patriotic duty took another form—child-‐care rather than warfare; these adoptive, communal parents assumed responsibility for their charges for years to come. In this remarkable documentary, director Macarena Aguiló, herself a product of Project Home, provides an intimate, behind-‐ the-‐scenes examination of a grand and surprising social and political Spanish with experiment. English Subtitles Discusses Spanish missionary activity in the New World in the 16th century. Also focuses on religious syncretism. CRM McGraw Hill film. 1979. English An example of Puebla's sober, imposing religious architecture. Visual Education. 1989. English This church, built around 1730, features a variety of styles. Visual Education. 1989. English Example of syncretism of two cultures with the Indian, vigorous in this Nahuatl-‐speaking area, showing its strength through the Spanish style. Visual Education. 1989. Available in film and Slide. Guide included. English La Ciudad is a narrative snapshot of a side of New York that is rarely seen: the city of illegal immigrants, the homeless, seasonal workers, sweatshops, and laborers from Manhattan's Latin American neighborhoods. An intensive collaboration with the immigrant community over a five-‐year period resulted in a complex four-‐part narrative in which the subjects of the film are its principal actors. Set in the present day, the film follows four separate stories of immigrant life. A young laborer, scavenging for bricks, is killed when a wall collapses; two teenagers from the same village fall in love, then lose each other in a housing project; a homeless father tries to enroll his daughter in school; a young garment worker seeks justice in the sweatshops. Uprooted, disenfranchised, exploited, and heroic in their strivings, these characters and stories produce a fresh and serious new work that is completely Spanish & English engaging. w/English Subtitles Gives the background and condition of the major indigenous groups in Mexico just before European contact. Part 2 of the Spain in the New World series. film for the Humanities. 1986. English Were Columbus and other Spanish explorers heroes or conquerors? Examines the impact of the Columbian exchange (interactions between the Old and New Worlds), while historians and high school students discuss alternate views of Columbus, textbook presentations of his explorations, and ways to integrate Native American history into the commemoration of the quincentennial of Columbus's journey. Grade 7-‐ Adult. 1992. English This unit includes a teacher's guide, maps, codices, and examples of colonial writings. Provides the reader with the evidence of Mexican pre-‐ conquest civilization and its demise. 1985. English The importance and influence of Spain in the New World is presented in English and Spanish. Introduction, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. film Knowledge. 1986. English Gael Garcia Bernal plays Father Amaro, a new priest assigned to the small rural town of Los Reyes, Mexico. Upon arrival, he discovers that a conspiracy of corruption, sex and lies has overtaken the local Catholic Church. As he tries to separate himself from the other priests' actions, he finds the temptation too great and is eventually drawn in. The Crime of Father Amaro created much controversy upon its release and many Catholic organizations in Mexico and the United States called for a boycott of the film. It eventually went on to become the highest-‐grossing Mexican film in its native country. Directed by Carlos Carrera, Mexico, Spanish with 2002, film. English subtitles Roosevelt charging up Kettle Hill, the Rough Riders and the sinking of The Maine -‐ these are what many people commonly know about the United State's 1898 war with Spain. What they may not remember is that this was the war that moved the United States to center stage as a world power. This film, narrated by award winning actor Edward James Olmos, examines the colorful characters and historic events surrounding this 100 year old war an d its relevance through the 20th century. Using reenactments, interviews with noted authors and popular historians, and more than a dozen newly arranged popular songs from the period, Crucible of Empire looks at the influence of race, economics, new technologies and the news media on America's decision to go to war. Filmed in Cuba and the Philippines, Crucible of Empire tells the story of the war from all perspectives, not just the American side. With images of Cuban and Filipino battle sites, and readings of Filipino rebel leader Emilio Aguinaldo, the program brings to light this significant but often overlooked war. English
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Discusses the traditional role of the Catholic Church as supporter of the oligarchy and the status quo, the emerging role of the Church as protector of the poor and champion of social justice, and the competition the Catholic Church faces from African religions and from missionaries like the Mormons. This Australian production can be used as an excellent example of the survival of ''Black Legend"" mentality as it attempts to blame most of Latin America's social and political problems on Catholicism. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/COL/02, DEV/PER/01, DF/BRA/04, GE/SA/04, HC/SA/01, I/ARG/02, I/COL/03, and I/SA/09 for other segments of the South American Journey series. English
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Focuses on Cuba's internal political upheavals to explain why Cubans immigrated. The Cuban-‐American role in increasing US trade with South America is discussed. Profiles Fernando Bujones, Celia Cruz, and Xavier Suarez. From the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English 110 pp. In exploring the events that led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, this documentary shows Castro's rise to power, his economic and legal policies, and his relationship to the Soviet Union. film for the Humanities. 1988. English 20 min. This documentary takes a look at Cuba and the daily life of Cubans 30 years after the Revolution. Away from Havana, as removed as possible from the promoters of the official party line on one hand and the dissidents on the other, the program seeks to show how ordinary people live out ordinary lives so close to the U.S., and yet so far. film for the Spanish w/ English Humanities. 1991. subtitles 52 min. Commissioned by the Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA, this documentary examines the recent years of conflict in Guatemala. Traces the manipulation of political power in the country and shows that after the return of civilian rule, military repression has not abated. Includes depictions of human rights violations, especially against the Indian population. English 28 min. Celebrate the Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) through the eyes of dancers, artists and storytellers passionate about the most revered Hispanic holiday in the world. filmmakers Robert D. Kline and Stephanie Heredia chronicle the vibrancy of several contemporary Day of the Dead celebrations in Southern California, including live concert footage of Quetzal, the sound and beat of Latin rock, highlighted by lead singer Martha Gonzales. Explore the colorful customs, meaning and artistic and cultural significance of this holiday that honors loved ones who have passed on, and discover how this traditional expression of love and respect for the dead is the ultimate celebration of life. Written by Robert D. Kline and Stephanie Heredia. Directed by Stephanie Heredia. Enduring Freedom Productions, Inc. 2006. 91 minutes. English 91 minutes Set in 1935, the last year of the dictatorship of Juan Vincente Gomez, this story is the story of Carlos Gardel who presented his film El dia que me quieras (FF/ARG/03) in Caracas the same year. Directed by Sergio Dow. Spanish w/ English 1991. subtitles 80 min. This book, part of the Silver Burdett Picture Histories presents the legends of El Dorado, of the treasure of the Incas and their lost cities, of the plains of the Middle West teeming with buffalo, of the mysteries of the Mayan temples, of human sacrifices on the altars of Tenochtitlan-‐-‐ the Aztec metropolis, of the everyday life of the Native Americans, and how they traded, played, made clothes, grew food, and conducted wars. Good for Elementary use. Index and glossary. 1985. English 63 pp. Today is El Dia de los Muertos and Angelito's knees are knock-‐knock-‐ knocking. He's never met a real Living person before, and from what his sister tells him, they sound -‐ gulp -‐ scary. Lucky for him, a holiday fiesta is the perfect place to make a new friend. But when Angelito's new buddy isn't quite what he expected, it'll take the traditions of the Day of the Dead to reunite the two boys in time for some holiday fun. Full of playful art, funny situations, and tons of kid appeal, this clever tale of friendship and festivity will be un libro favorito for the Day of the Dead, Halloween, and any day of the year. English 34 pages The Devil's Miner is an astonishing portrait of two brothers, 14-‐year-‐old Basilio and 12-‐year-‐old Bernardino, who work deep inside the silver mines of Cerro Rico, Bolivia. Raised without a father and living on the slopes of the mine, Basilio and his brother must work the mines when they are not in school to help support their family and afford supplies vital to their education. In the mines, which date back to the 16th century, it is an ancient belief that the Devil determines the fate of those who enter. Basilio and his brothers place their faith in the mountain devil's generosity, hoping to earn enough money so they can continue going to school-‐their only chance of escaping their destiny in the silver Spanish w/ English mines. subtitles 82 min. Growing up in Buenos Aires, Cesar Castillo always sensed he was adopted. When a DNA test finally reveals his identity, his life turns into a detective story. His quest to know the parents he never met leads back to Argentina’s darkest days: “The Dirty War†of 1976-‐83, when up to 30,000 citizens simply vanished. “For your family and friends, you are neither dead nor alive. Your are just a ‘disappeared.’†Cesar discovers his real parents were among the desaparecidos. As he reconstructs their past, he reinvents his own life – becoming the voice for a legion of ghosts, and the symbol of a English and Spanish nation’s rebirth. A film by Peter Sanders. Copyright 2007. with subtitles 96 min. Highlights the more than one million people from Hispaniola who have come to America since 1960. Includes profiles of baseball stars Juan Marichal, Joaquin Andujar, and George Bell. From the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English 111 pp. The director brings the audience to the center of the world to demonstrate how ecological and mental calendars have been aligned in the daily lives of the people. Musical expression is important to them and their songs for various activities are recorded to present a fantastic cultural treat. The documentary links nature with human nature in an overview of this most geographically diverse of Dominican regions, today bordering Haiti, but in Precolumbian Taino times the political and religious axis of the island of Quisqueya (Hispaniola). Depicts traditional culture expressed through agricultural technology and crafts, mythological narrative, religious ritual, songs for devotion and healing, work, mourning, and sacred and social dance. Directed by Martha Ellen Spanish w/ English Davis. 2004. subtitles 57 min.
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An informative and thought-‐provoking documentary on working women in Latin America and their efforts to achieve equality in the home and workplace. Most women combine their participation in the labor market with their family functions as wives and mothers, thus working a ''double day.'' Includes interviews. The Cinema Guild. 1977. English
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The Dreamer The Early Influence of the US Constitution in the Western Hemisphere. The Case of the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and Bolivar's Ideas.
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"NetfalÃ-‐, to which mystical land does an unfinished staircase lead? From the time he is a young boy, NetfalÃ-‐ hears the call of a mysterious voice. Even when the neighborhood children taunt him, and when his harsh, authoritarian father ridicules him, and when he doubts himself, NetfalÃ-‐ knows he cannot ignore the call. Under the canopy of the lush rain forest, into the vast and fearsome sea, and through the persistent Chilean rain, he listens and he follows... Combining elements of magical realism with biography, poetry, literary fiction, and sensorial, transporting illustrations, Pam Muñoz Ryan and Peter SÃ-‐s take readers on a rare journey of the heart and imagination." Reading level ages 9-‐12. By Pam Muñoz Ryan, drawings by Peter SÃ-‐s. 2010. Winner of the Consortium of Latn American Studies Programs Américas Book Award. English
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The Earth is Our Mother
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The Engraving in Peru
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The Environment: New Global Concerns and Current Affairs
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The Evolution of Chile: Prosperity for Some
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The Double Day
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The Feathered Serpent
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Discussion paper from the University of Wisconsin-‐Milwaukee. n.d. English A study of two Indian tribes in Colombia and Venezuela in the face of encroaching white civilization. filmmakers Library, Inc. 1988. English Guillermo de Zendegui. Organization of American States. General information, photographs. 1976. English The destruction of Latin American rain forests, ozone depletion, green-‐ house effect, and disposal of nuclear waste are all dilemmas that highlight a conflict between economic and environmental concerns. National and international responses to these topics are explored. American School Publishers. 1989. English In just 25 years, Chile has gone from a Marxist state to a dictatorship to a democracy. The transition has strengthened Chile's economy, but not all Chilean citizens have shared in the prosperity. In fact, the divisions between rich and poor have widened, causing critics to question whether democratic capitalism is the right solution. As the scenario unfolds, so do the moral issues surrounding the economic path Chile has chosen. Using Chile as a case study, this program examines these issues, and the difficulties experienced by other Third World nations also riding the tidal wave of post-‐Cold War economic reform. film for the Humanities and Sciences. www.film.com. 1998. English A political thriller about human rights, The Facilitator is one of the most successful films to come out from Ecuador in the last few years. When Miguel, a successful businessman finds out about his illness, he asks his estranged daughter Elena to come back to Ecuador. She complies, but keeps a cold and distant relationship with him, opting to spend most of her time with friends using drugs and alcohol. After a close call with the law, Miguel sends her to spend some time with her grandfather at the family's estate. In this nostalgic house that brings up so many memories and nightmares, Elena meets her childhood fried Galo, who now promotes water access rights for the indigenous community. Elena is compelled by their way of life and gets involved with the political organization of the community. When her nightmares intensify, Elena starts digging behind the reports of the car accident that supposedly killed her mother. Elena will gradually understand that among family secrets, crimes, corruption, and dark previsions commitment and beauty Spanish with can emerge. English Subtitles This film dramatically reenacts the legendary history of the man god Quetzalcoatl (feathered water snake) in various temple cities of Ancient Mexico. It tells of a Toltec king who lives around 1000 AD. He opposes the human sacrifices demanded by the warrior god of death and is exiled. He brings his mystical faith eastwards to the Maya. He departs by seas, vowing to come back to Mexico. 500 years later Cortez used this myth to help conquer Montezuma. This story entertainingly clarifies the history of the pre-‐Hispanic Mexico while explaining the feathered serpent. English The little bitty book for the Day of the Dead. Bilingual Early Reader book. "The Skeletons are coming and they're going; and you see them passing by. They're dancing over here, They're chatting over there... It's their day and they're going to have a good time! Spanish, English Adrian Cowell spent the 1980s making the definitive film documentation of deforestation in Amazonia called THE DECADE OF DESTRUCTION. Amongst those featured was his friend Chico Mendes, who was assassinated in 1988 for setting up forest reserves for rubber-‐tappers. In this new documentary for the BBC series "Correspondent," Cowell returns to Amazonia and finds that many of Chico's friends and colleagues are in power, including his closest associate, Mary Allegretti, who is now the federal government's Secretary for Amazonia. There have been some notable gains for the rubber-‐tappers, including the establishment of the forest preserves, literacy for their children, and higher prices for their certified lumber. But year after year the fires go on burning. Less than 1/3 of Amazonia is protected in a park or preserve. Roads are being built, and agriculture is moving into southern Amazonia. Daniel Nepstad of the Institute for Environmental Research estimates that, in the next quarter century, 40% of the forest will be replaced by agriculture, and another 40% will be lost to logging. Cargill is building a huge new grain terminal in Santarem, which is dreaming of becoming the Chicago of Brazil. At the same time the Ministry of the Environment is trying to contain the fires using satellite photography provided by the National Institute for Space Research, and its police force, IBAMA, to enforce the regulations. Greenpeace is working to move world public opinion to refuse to buy Amazonian mahogany. Can what's left of the Amazon forest be saved? Directed by Adrian Cowell, 2002. English
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The Five Suns: A Sacred History of Mexico
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The FMLN Flies in with Peace
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The Frescoes of Diego Rivera
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The Future of Food
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The Future of Our Tropical Rainforests The Future of the Latino
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The Gaia Atlas of Green Economics
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The Garcia Family: Puerto Rican Story
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The Global Classroom: An Annotated Bibliography for Elementary and Secondary Teachers The Gold Museum in Bogota
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The Green Wall
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The Guestworker
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The Handbook for Educators Who Work with Children of Mexican Origin Fourth Edition
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The Healer
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From the creator of Popol Vuh, Patricia Amlin, this new film employs authentic pre-‐Columbian Aztec iconography to depict the most important creation myths and sacred stories of the Aztecs and other Nahuatl-‐speaking peoples of ancient central Mexico. University of California Extension. 1996. English Despite the title, this is actually a very non-‐partisan "human interest" piece about the 1992 homecoming of several members of the FMLN after years of exile in Mexico. No background is given about the reasons for their exile or even about the party itself, but the film does give an excellent, non-‐judgmental reflection of the hope inspired by the peace talks. Green Dove film. 1990. English The art and aesthetic of Diego Rivera, the "conscience of his age," are examined through his murals which blend themes of nature, humanity and revolution. Detroit Institute of Arts. 1986. Available on VHS ONLY. English THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-‐depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technology. The health implications, government policies and push towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed about the introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply. Shot on location in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in digital beta-‐cam in 16x9 format, The Future of Food examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-‐scale industrial agriculture, placing organic and sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today. The Future of Food reveals that there is a revolution going on in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America, a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. 2004 English Part of a series of six books. Each examines a different topic relating to the environment. Each includes information and eight interdisciplinary lessons to give students information and skills needed to understand global problems. Specify which book(s) when ordering. 1990. English National Public Radio. Viva latino! Series. 1980. English Challenges the conventional goal of economic growth, as measured by GNP, and methods of measuring wealth. Uses case studies to establish the viability of "green" economics, and principles such as ecological sustainability, economic justice, and democracy. 1992. English From the American Story series. Relates the story of three generations of a Puerto Rican family after moving to the US mainland. Family members describe in their own words the immigrant experience, struggles against discrimination, their desires to preserve their ethnic identity, and more. Anti-‐Defamation League film. 1990. English College of Education, University of Minnesota. Bibliography, instructional resources, and organizations concerned with global education. 1984. English Cabinet Collection No. 198. Guide included. English Based on a filmmaker Armando Robles Godoy's own experiences in the Peruvian jungle, this award-‐winning film features the conflicts between a family determined to survive on their settlement and the bureaucracy in far-‐off Lima. Directed by Armando Robles Godoy. Starring Julio Aleman, Spanish w/ English Sandra Riva, Raul Martin. 1970. subtitles The Guestworker tells the story of Don Candelario Gonzalez Moreno, a 66-‐year old Mexican farmer who has been coming to the U.S. since the 1960s as a farm laborer. He is some twenty to forty years older than all the thousands of Mexican men who work in today's United States H2A Guest Worker program started in 1986. Despite his age, he continues to work long hours in tobacco, cucumber, and pepper fields, sweating and worrying-‐all for his family, particularly his ailing wife. He says he still wants to work "harder than all the others" as he did when he was a younger man, but now knows he just can't. Yet he is asked back, year after year, because of his commitment to hard work, his "good attitude" , and his long-‐term service to Wester Farms in North Carolina. We follow him through one grueling season, learning about one man's life in-‐depth, and through this intimate and personal story we learn about this little-‐ known Guest Worker program. Directed by Cynthia Hill and Paul Spanish w/ English Thompson. 2006. subtitles In this CD educators will find information and resources to meet the challenge of improving educational opportunities for the rising number of Mexican-‐born children and their American-‐born siblings in schools across the United States. The CD offers information about the organization of the Mexican educational system. It highlights customs and traditions that are part of the school year in most Mexican schools. The CD also presents a description of the Binational Program, an educational program of the United States and Mexico that developed report cards to be used by educators on both sides of the border, thus facilitating students’ transitions as they move with their parents from one country to another. Our hope at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is to encourage school administrators, school board members, teachers, counselors and social workers to discover how they can better address the learning needs of this expanding group of children and young adults in their schools. Funding for this Fourth edition comes from the Title VI National Resource Center Program of the U.S. Department of Education’s International Education Programs Service. An American missioner who works among the Aymara Indians of Peru finds God in an unexpected way. A film of the relationship between the priest and an Indian holy man. Ancient rites and customs of the Aymara are contrasted with traditional rites of Latin American Catholics. Maryknoll World film. ca. 1975. English
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The House of Sand
The Houses Are Full of Smoke Part A: Guatemala
The Houses Are Full of Smoke Part B: El Salvador
The Houses Are Full of Smoke Part C: Nicaragua
The Hunt for Pancho Villa
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From the American Story series. A case study beginning with the family's first generation arrivals in the 1920's, this program describes early discrimination against Mexican immigrants, gains made after World War 11, and the efforts of present day Chicanos to secure equal opportunity film and preserve their cultural identity. Anti-‐Defamation League film. 1990. English The Hidden Story analyses the roots of the conflict, the role of the US-‐ sponsored Plan Colombia and the so-‐called "war on drugs", as well as Canada's connection to the worsening crisis. The documentary also explores what's needed to bring peace and justice to Colombia. It ends film with a people's call for international support. Curriculum guide included. English Each year on the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are held in cities throughout the United States. And yet, few people outside of Mexico are fully aware of the holiday’s true significance. It is a story that began on a sweltering May morning in 1862, in the city of Puebla, Mexico, when Mexican forces were besieged by the invading French Army. However, instead of a noble defeat, the Mexican people engineered a stunning and unexpected victory. With the help of esteemed scholars and a host of rare archival material, this captivating program from The History Channel takes an in-‐depth look into the heart of the nineteenth-‐century battle which changed the course of New World history forever. Filmed in both Mexico and the U.S., this is the riveting story of the day an ill-‐equipped Mexican Army, together with the Zacapoaxtla Indians and everyday Mexican citizens, bravely defeated occupying French forces to reclaim their land and secure their film independence. 2004. English This resource includes both the DVD, _The History Channel: Cinco de Mayo_, as well as an activity packet from Teacher's Discovery. About the DVD: "Filmed in Mexico and the U.S., this is the riveting story of the ill-‐ equipped Mexican Army, joined by the Zacapoaxtla Indians and everyday Mexican citizens, bravely defeated the occupying French forces to reclaim their land and secure their independence. Each year on the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are held in cities throughout the United States but do they really know the holiday's true significance? Share this information with your students. ©2004. 50 minutes. English. Not rated. Middle and high school beginning levels." About the activity packet: "And a perfect companion to the video with 15 or more reproducible activities. Each activity supports vocabulary reinforcement, vocabulary Curriculum usage, and cultural understanding. 2008. Reproducible. Beginning level." Unit Copyright 2008 Teacher's Discovery. English Filmed entirely on the magnificent, sandy coast of northern Brazil, Áurea’s saga begins in 1910, in Maranhão, where her fanatical husband has relocated his family to start a farm. Desperate and pregnant, Áurea (Fernanda Torres) longs to return to the city, but cannot traverse the dunes with her aging mother, maria (Fernanda Montenegro) in tow. When calamity strikes, the two women find themselves stranded. Eventually, they settle among the shifting sands and Áurea finds peace. But her passionate daughter, Maria, longs to explore the world beyond the dunes. This profound portrait of passing generations has established Portuguese w/ Andrucha Washington as one of the most exciting directors in Brazil English and French film today. 2005. subtitles This three-‐part documentary questions U.S. policy in Central America. Includes interviews with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as indigenous villagers, CIA operatives, National Security officials, and death squad leaders. Each on a separate tape; film please specify when ordering. Mystic Fire film. 1987. English This three-‐part documentary questions U.S. policy in Central America. Includes interviews with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as indigenous villagers, CIA operatives, National Security officials, and death squad leaders. Each on a separate tape; film please specify when ordering. Mystic Fire film. 1987. English This three-‐part documentary questions U.S. policy in Central America. Includes interviews with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as indigenous villagers, CIA operatives, National Security officials, and death squad leaders. Each on a separate tape; film please specify when ordering. Mystic Fire film. 1987. English In 1916, the legendary Pancho Villa led a deadly raid across the border into New Mexico. President Wilson ordered General "Black Jack" Pershing to catch Villa. This film follows that chase through the use of archival footage, interviews with survivors and picture postcards. PBS film film. English Identifies the settlements and influences of Spaniards, Portuguese, and Basques. Applauds accomplishments of Supreme Court justice Benjamin Cardozo, physicist Luiz Alvarez, Truman Capote, and Martin Sheen. From book the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English Discover the ancient Inca culture with these fun games and activities! Make an Inca tunic. Prepare a quinoa snack. Create a royal headdress. You’ll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of these fascinating people as you learn to write an Inca poem, sculpt your own clay portrait in the shape of an Inca jug, and test your bluffing skills as you play Perudo. This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the ancient Inca people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create an empire that extended nearly 3,000 miles! You’ll learn about the bravery of Inca warriors as you construct a war shield. You’ll discover how the Inca created beautiful music with panpipes and dance bells–and you’ll make them yourself! You’ll get to prepare a tasty Inca dish called Andean stew. Plus, you’ll find lots of amazing Inca facts on topics ranging from history and religion to language, metalworking, and art. So get ready for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Inca. By Arlette N. Braman. book English Organization of American States. History and culture of the Inca Empire. book 1975 reprint. English
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Fourth in the Spain in the New World series. Structures and achievements of the Inca Empire before the arrival of the Spaniards. film for the Humanities. 1986. Centuries ago they performed technical brain surgery, built irrigation canals and Machu Picchu. They were the Incas, a wondrous people who once ruled half of South America. A fascinating exploration. Grades 4-‐12. Monterey Home film. 1986. This program provides a 300-‐year survey of the impact of European civilization in the New World, particularly its devastating effect on the lives and cultures of the American Indians. Features indigenous America (including flora and fauna) as seen through the eyes of artists such as Catlin, Bodmer, deBry, and Audubon. Finley Holiday film. 1988. Colombia has a variety of Indian tribes in the savannas, the mountain jungles, and the rain forests, and from them comes a rich variety of music.
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The most highly praised and awarded Mexican documentary in many years, THE INHERITORS by Eugenio Polgovsky immerses us in the daily lives of children who, with their families, survive only by their unrelenting labor. The film takes us into the agricultural fields, where children barely bigger than the buckets they carry, work long hours, in often hazardous conditions, picking tomatoes, peppers, or beans, for which they are paid by weight. Infants in baskets are left alone in the hot sun, or are breast-‐ fed by mothers while they pick crops. THE INHERITORS also observes other labor routines, including the production of earthen bricks, cutting cane, gathering firewood, ox-‐plowing fields and planting by hand, and even more artistic endeavors such as carving wooden figures and weaving baskets to sell. The indelible impression conveyed by THE INHERITORS, in which everyone-‐from the frailest elders to the smallest of toddlers-‐must work reveals how the cycle of poverty is passed on, from Spanish with one generation to another. By Eugenio Polgovsky. Copyright 2008. English subtitles Marion C. Salinger, compiler and editor. Duke University, Center for International Studies. 1977. English filmmaker Mark Kendall shot all footage at the Aymaran New Year's celebration in Tiwanaku in June 2007 and edited it together in August 2008. This celebration welcomes the first sunrise of the New Year, which falls on the Winter Solstice, the day on which the sun (“nuestra padre,” who provides life-‐giving and restorative energy) is closest to the Earth. Kendall cut this footage together with a song by David Byrne and Brian Eno called “The Jezebel Spirit,” in which we hear a Southern preacher performing an exorcism in an attempt to rid the faithful of the evil, Jezebel spirit. The film explores the parallels between two rituals aimed at spiritual cleansing. Directed and produced by Mark Kendall. Completed in August 2008. 5 minutes. This project contains dialogue in English with no translations available. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Experimental, Short, Music film GENRES: Religious, Nature, Avant-‐garde, Independent, Environmental, Culture, Supernatural, Art, Spiritual NICHES: Native/Aboriginal Peoples, Christian, Hispanic, Latino, Third World, Student, Buddhist English A case study in the application of liberation theology and the teachings of educator Paulo Freire in a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. It examines efforts by Christian Base Communities and other institutions and individuals to improve living conditions for the very poor, and interviews Catholic and Protestant authorities. Icarus film. 1985. English In February 2002, in the midst of her controversial campaign for president, Senator Ingrid Betancourt was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and became one of the thousands of victims of Colombia�s 40-‐year-‐old civil war. Her impassioned calls for an end to political corruption and Colombia's vicious civil war had made her a popular public figure, but a dangerous instigator to many within her country's political machine. Following Betancourt up to the moments before her disappearance, this remarkable film goes on to document her family's desperate and continuing quest to free her and keep her campaign alive. Two years after the abduction, Betancourt is still missing, victim of the corrupt system she tried so desperately to reform. Through voiceovers from radio interviews taken before she was abducted, footage from the campaign trail and a chilling proof of life film released by her captors, Betancourt herself narrates much of the story. Unsettling and unforgettable, this ripping film captures with intensity the remarkable dedication of ordinary Colombians to persevere and free their country from the grip of corruption and the horror and turmoil of civil war. English Cabinet Collection No. 150. Guide included. English Shows the Afro-‐Cuban religion, Santeria, whose New World practitioners have been maligned out of ignorance and prejudice. In this intimate documentary we see a contemporary Puerto Rican community of ''santeros'' gather for the initiation of a priest of Shango. filmakers Library. 1993. English The Language of Folk Art: An Introductory Spanish Course is a unique set of instructional materials. Beginning students practice Spanish as they learn about the cultures of the Spanish speaking people of the Americas. Activity book 1 contains pictures, graphic organizers, and a variety of other activities that help students use Spanish in fun and interesting ways. Language, content, and culture are integrated in each unit. Spanish, English The Language of Folk Art: An Introductory Spanish Course is a Unique set of instructional materials. Beginning students practice Spanish as they learn about cultures of the Spanish speaking peoples of the Americas. Student Activity Book 2 contains pictures, graphic organizers, and a variety of other activities that help students use Spanish in fun and interesting ways. Language, content, and culture are integrated in each unit. Spanish, English
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For actor Gilberto Cortes, nothing is more important than his young son Mario. But when this model father takes on the role of Vanletin Sanchez in the play Bandera Negra, his life takes a turn far more dramatic than any part he has performed on the stage or screen. Gilberto's attachment to the play becomes so story that it seems to shape his relationship with his son. As Mario grows from a boy to a young man, a tragic turn of events leaves him condemned and his father fighting for his salvation. This film explores the personal nature of acting as well as the moral dilemmas posed by the death penalty. Directed by Carlos Garcia Agraz. Spanish w/ English Televicine S.A. 1997. subtitles This remarkable new trilogy of film, set in the Brazilian Amazon, traces the history of three tribes on the edge of extinction: the Panara, the Uru Eu Wau Wau and the Ava-‐Canoeiro, descendants of runaway slaves from the once feared Carijo tribe. By focusing on individual human dramas as "civilization" is brought to the Amazon, Cowell brings home the momentous nature of the change transforming this last, "unexplored" frontier, indigenous tribal cultures, and the face of the human species. Bullfrog film, www.bullfrogfilm.com. 1999. English This documentary features the last living man who actually fought along side Emiliano Zapata. It delves in to the essence of the continuing conflict between Mexico's peasant farming population and the Mexican government, as seen through the eyes of Emitario Pantaleon. S.O.S.C. Media Center. 1995. English The myth and reality of gold as viewed through the pre-‐Columbian treasure of Bogota's Gold Museum. Grades 8-‐12, college. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English Jenpoj is a radio station that broadcasts informative educational, cultural and environmental programs in Mixe. The community is heartened by the accomplishments of maintaining a communication facility that caters exclusively to their way of life and language. The film briefly explores the way in which such broadcasts unite people, strengthen their heritage and provide an outlet for historically oppressed voices. Directed by Zenaida Spanish w/ English Perez. 2006. subtitles The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo chronicles the life and art of the great Mexican painter as never before, framing Kahlo's life in relationship to the historical and cultural influences that inspired her and defined the first half of the 20th century. Kahlo became an international sensation in the world of modern art and radical politics. Her life was a drama of personal extremes lived against a backdrop of political, social and artistic revolution. The film is an intimate biography of a woman who gracefully balanced a private life of illness and pain against a public persona that was flamboyant, irreverent, and world-‐renowned. It documents the career of the first modern Mexican painter to hang in the Louvre, and looks at her ambiguous relationship to her contemporaries and to avant-‐ garde art, from Cubism, to Surrealism to the Mexican Mural Movement. filmmaker Amy Stechler uncovered thousands of photographs, collected rare movie footage of the artist and her era, and interviewed friends, students and experts to create a profoundly new portrait of the legendary artist. Directed by Amy Stechler, 2004. English The US government has taken extraordinary steps to stop immigration from Mexico: more walls, more Border Patrol agents, more technology. Yet every year, hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants risk their lives crossing the border. Why? _The Line Between Us_ explores the history of US Mexican relations and the roots of Mexican immigration all in the context of the global economy. And it shows how teachers can help students understand the immigrant experience and the drama of border life. But _The Line Between Us_ is about more than Mexican immigration and border issues. It's about imaginative and creative teaching that gets students to care about the world. Using role plays, stories, poetry improvisations, simulations, and video, veteran teacher Bill Bigelow demonstrates how to combine lively teaching with critical analysis. _The Line Between Us_ is a book for teachers, adult educators, community organizers, and anyone who hopes to teach, and learn, about these important issues. English In a remote corner of Venezuela lies one of the last unexplored places on Earth. Giant blocks of sandstone, their summits cut off from the surrounding landscape by sheer breathtaking cliffs, form a spectacular landscape. Here, the world's highest waterfall drops more than 3,000 feet down the face of a remote plateau, shrouded mountain tops hide the world's oldest rocks, and mysterious creatures more ancient than the dinosaurs still survive. film maker Andrian Warren follows in the footsteps of explorers who set out to reveal the secrets and to discover unique life on Venezuela's ancient tablelands, which the local people call "tepuis." English A documentary produced in the 1950s, this film shows footage of the Lacandones in a natural setting. Unfortunately, this has no soundtrack, but provides an interesting look at how the Lacandones lived until recently. No soundtrack. English This series documents life in a Yucatan village, focusing on one family over the course of a year. The films explore the ancient agricultural and religious customs that ground contemporary Maya life in traditional values – even as modern Mexico comes to the village. Part 1: Introduces the village of Chican and the Colli-‐Colli family, and examines Maya, Spanish and the structure of Maya agricultural and village life. Directed by Hubert English, with Smith. 1985. English subtitles This series documents life in a Yucatan village, focusing on one family over the course of a year. The films explore the ancient agricultural and religious customs that ground contemporary Maya life in traditional values even as modern Mexico comes to the village. Part 2: Hard-‐pressed by an illness in the family, the Colli-‐Colli face financial and emotional challenges using traditional solidarity to muster resources and comfort. Maya, Spanish and Drought threatens the village's crucial corn crop. Directed by Hubert English, with Smith. 1985. English subtitles
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This series documents life in a Yucatan village, focusing on one family over the course of a year. The films explore the ancient agricultural and religious customs that ground contemporary Maya life in traditional values – even as modern Mexico comes to the village. Part 3: As the Colli-‐Colli resolve their difficulties and the village harvests a mediocre corn crop, viewers are left with an understanding of the underlying Maya, Spanish and rationales of Maya life and with questions about their own assumptions, English, with priorities, and values. Directed by Hubert Smith. 1985. English subtitles This series documents life in a Yucatan village, focusing on one family over the course of a year. The films explore the ancient agricultural and religious customs that ground contemporary Maya life in traditional values – even as modern Mexico comes to the village. Part 4: The Colli-‐ Colli's two youngest sons plead to be placed in school in Merida – the Maya, Spanish and first of their family to reject traditional life. Directed by Hubert Smith. English, with 1985. English subtitles This documentary follows a 19-‐year-‐old Mayan refugee living in Chicago to his former refugee camp in Mexico. The viewer learns why Ricardo Hernandez, his family and friends had to leave Guatemala, what life is like in exile and the cooperative efforts being taken by the refugees to return home. New Day film Library. ca. 1994. English Intrigued by the legendary Mexican military leader Pancho Villa's little-‐ known relationship with Hollywood, filmmaker and sleuth Gregorio Rocha goes on a search for lost footage that Villa commissioned from the American Mutual film Company in 1914, allowing cameramen to follow him into war. The footage includes some of the first battle scenes captured in "moving pictures." Rocha documents his encounters as he scours the film vaults and back rooms of institutions across North America and Europe for the seven reels of film that immortalized Villa. His research unveils a legacy of fictional and documentary depictions of Villa dating from the silent film era, revealing a world unsure whether to venerate or to fear this imposing figure and the forces of popular revolution that he embodied. 2003 English In a remote corner of Venezuela lies one of the last unexplored places on Earth. Giant blocks of sandstone, their summits cut off from the surrounding lanscape by sheer breathtaking cliffs, form a spectacular landscape. Here the world's highest waterfall drops more than 3,000 feet down the face of a remote plateau, shrouded mountainntops hide the world's oldest rocks, and mysterious creatures more ancient than the dinosaurs still survive. filmmaker Adrian Warren follows in the footsteps of explorers who set out to reveal the secrets and to discover unique life on Venezuela's ancient tablelands, which the local people call "tepuis". PBS Home film. 2001. English A history in maps, images, and documents on CD. A comprehensive resource which tells the story of the greatest land deal in the Atlantic world through rare maps, document,s, and images digitized from the rich collections of New Orleans and Louisiana archives, museums, and libraries. Includes more than 100 maps, documents, paintings, portraits, English, French, and line drawings as well as standards-‐based lesson plans. and Spanish The Louisiana Purchase was a defining moment in the development of the United States as a nation, doubling the size of the young country. It was a turning point, changing not just Louisiana and American history, but altering the shape of the modern world. Our story begins in the 1780s and ends in the 1820s, by which time a mythic transformation in U.S. geography, in collective identity, and in the political landscape, both continental and global, occurred. This multimedia CD-‐ROM brought together leading scholars from the U.S., Europe, and Canada to interpret more than 100 digital images from numerous archives to tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase. The images illuminate the human history of the time and situate the Purchase itself in the Atlantic world of commerce and culture including, in addition to the United States, developments in Europe, the Caribbean and the larger Atlantic world. Prepared by scholars, interpretive summaries introduce each electronic image, which include key maps of the territory, paintings depicting major players and scenes, and digitized images of notable documents, baptismal certificates, lists of servants of indenture and steamboat manifests. Accessible at multiple levels, this CD is an invaluable tool for researchers and scholars as well as a fascinating introduction to the Purchase for students, teachers and the general public. Coypright 2003 by the Deep South Regional Humanities Center at Tulane University. English and French Part of the Hopes and Dreams series dramatizing the experiences of immigrant groups in America. Designed to interest older students reading below grade level or learners of English as a second language, the book follows a fictional Mexican couple in their quest for work and a green card. Reading level, grades 1-‐2; interest level, grade 7-‐adult. 1989. English Traces the process of gathering mahogany timber and its arrival at the lumber mills. Also discusses the problems the people will face after the end of the mahogany boom. 1984. English Guide included. English Laurio H. Destefani. Historical background of the Malvinas-‐Falkland situation, from an Argentine point of view. 1982. English Maiquel (Murilo Benicio) has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This little event triggers a head-‐on collision with destiny in which Maiquel goes from nobody to hero to outlaw all in 24 hours. Based on the award-‐ winning novel, O Matador by Patricia Melo, this vibrant and brazen crime saga follows in the vein of recent Brazilian cinema such as Vincent Amorim's The Middle of the World, Walters Salles' Central Station and Fernando Mierelles' City of God. English
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Wenceslao Armira, the man we called "Juan Carlos", was a farmer, teacher, guerilla, priest -‐ and father of two children murdered by death squads. This film is an extraordinary story of an 'ordinary' Mayan from the highlands of Guatemala, who, in unexpected ways, affected the lives of the Canadian filmmakers for over 25 years, as they recorded his life. A very personal story, it explores the intersection of disparate lives, North and South, through coincidence and timing, across borders, and history. The life of "Juan Carlos" raises difficult questions about all of or connections to human rights, and social justice, and how we choose to English and Spanish make a difference in the world. 2000. w/ English subtitles 53 min Romance and intrigue await a poor copy machine operator who learns that counterfeiting and murder are a lethal combination in this enthralling Brazilian thriller that blends good-‐humored romanticism, poignant social observations, and exciting criminal action. Fresh from his success in the acclaimed hit Madame Sata, handsome Lazaro Ramos stars as 20 year old Andre, a dreamer whose days consist of working at a copying store while at night he draws comic book fantasies and spies on Silvia (Leandra Leal) the beautiful clothing store salesgirl who lives across the street. After he summons enough courage to meet her, their lives take an unpredictable turn when the lure of quick cash proves to be too great a temptation. In combing magical realism and comedy, director Jorge Furtado creates a new cinematic vision that is propelled by a lively Portuguese with soundtrack and a first-‐class ensamble English subtitles 123 minutes The Manhatitlan Chronicles is an animated flight of fancy that transposes elements of Mexican culture onto the cityscape of Manhattan. A humorous view on how Mexican and American cultures playfully intertwine. The Manhatitl?n Chronicles celebrates New York?s great ethnic diversity, paying homage to the people who constitute its ever changing population. The film consist of 5 humorous segments that underscore ethnic tradition in this era of multiculturalism and globalization. 1996 none 8 min Discover the Ancient Maya Culture with these fun games and activities. Make a Maya pyramid. Mix up a Chili chocolate drink. Create a macaw headdress. While reading this book you will have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of this innovative people as you learn to write in the Mayan language, make a mosaic jade mask in the likeness of one of the rulers, and test your skills as you play Maya games. This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the Maya people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create a civilization that lasted almost 4,000 years! You’ll learn about the bravery of the Maya warriors as you construct a war shield. You’ll discover how to read ancient Maya hieroglyphs and even create your own glyph rubbing, just like the scribes used to do! You’ll get to solve math problems by using Maya numbers – and then come up with your own problems to try on your friends! Plus, you’ll find lots of amazing Maya facts on topics ranging from history and government to foods and arts to science and architecture. So be prepared for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of the Maya. Written by Arlette N. Braman English Cabinet Collection No. 167-‐168. Guide included. English
This curriculum unit contains an activity packet as well as the PBS DVD, The Mexican Celebration of the days of the Dead: Food for the Ancestors. About the DVD: "This culinary history provide an exploration of Days of the Dead that explains the Mexican traditions and ancient ways of life that still exist throughout Mexican cuisine. The program is set in the state of Puebla, a place where the contrasts between new and old are vividly seen, where a great Mexican dish, mole poblano, was born, and where some of the most ancient prehispanic foods are still eaten-‐including insects such as the beloved chapulines (grasshopper). Not rated. 60 minutes. 1999. ENGLISH." About the activity packet: "Perfect companion to our classroom videos and DVDs. More than fifteen activities made to Curriculum support vocabulary reinforcement, classroom discussions, and cultural Unit understanding." Copyright 2007 Teacher's Discovery. English and Spanish Each fall, Mexicans celebrate a weeklong holiday called Days of the Dead. The festival honors the memories of loved ones who have died. No celebration describes the Mexican culture as this one: sad, joyful, satirical all at the same time. Food for the Ancestors explores this fabulous festival as it is done in the culturally rich state of Puebla. Among the many things that we see during the week of Days of the Dead are Mask Dancing by the children of Cuetzalán and the spectacular Dance of the Colodores performed on a 60 foot pole; the indigenous village of San Miguel where waistlooms are used to make beautiful fabrics, and potters use Prehispanic techniques; the fantastic Cholula Pyramid (the Americas’ largest pyramid) surrounded by fields filled with the Marigolds, the ancient flowers of the dead; the famous Pueblan artisans creating Days of the Dead skeleton and skull artwork, and cazuela makers. The program focuses on the special foods that are made for this time of the year: Sugar Skull candies; pulque; Bread of the Dead; and Mole Poblano. And viewers can share in eating the oldest Mexican “meat:†grasshoppers, ant eggs, mosquitoes and their eggs and beetle larvae. Food for the Ancestors and the holiday climaxes on the night of November 1st when family members decorate the gravesites and spend the entire night sitting at the gravesite waiting for the film ancestors to return. PBS Home Video. ©1999. English Portrays the past and present of Mexican-‐Americans. Discusses immigration, community-‐building, Mexican-‐Americans of book accomplishment, and more. Junior and high school level. 1988. English Describes modern Mexico from within. Focuses on art, religion, history, and popular culture to portray Mexico as a blend of ancient and modern, film Indian and Spanish elements. National Geographic. 1992. English
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Romeo, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. Based on a true story, The Middle of the World follows a family of seven on a journey 2000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, director Vicente Amorim beautifully explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge. The Middle of the World is an unimaginable road movie, both graceful and tender, about having the Portuguese with courage to pursue your dreams. 2004. English subtitles Olinda, one of the best-‐preserved colonial cities in Brazil, is the protagonist of this short documentary. Its contrasting vitality is revealed in the elegant movements of the Frevo dancers, as in the piles of trash gathered in the streets during sunset, in the children playing bare foot in front of churches as in the cahotic ladeiras full of people or in the colourful blocos and bonecos. The sequences edited on a soundtrack deeply linked to the music of this corner of the world try to unravel, in different moments, the contrasts the vitality that the ancient capital express in the carnival. Directed and produced by Paolo Santagostino. filmed in Brazil. Completed February 2007. 14 minutes. This project contains no dialogue. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Experimental, Short, Music film GENRES: Alternative, Educational, Musical, Nature, Dance, Human Rights, Independent, Environmental, Culture, Art NICHES: Latino, Third World, Children An excellent film set in Paraguay during the mid-‐18th century. It portrays the struggle between the Jesuits and the Spanish and Portuguese crowns over indigenous policy, particularly slavery. Precipitates Jesuit expulsion from the New World. Excellent musical score. Directed by Roland Joffe. Stars Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons. 1986. High Demand. English Examines the Monroe Doctrine in light of its various interpretations since its inception in 1823. Traces the history of the Monroe Doctrine from the U.S. policy of non-‐intervention through Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy to its later application in Central America. Prentice-‐Hill Media. Guide included. 1986. English Actress, seductress, political powerhouse and cultural icon of Argentina and the world, the life and legend of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, or Evita, as she came to be known, endures to this day. Yet Evita, a woman of poor origins who rose to become the first lady of Argentina, was as hated by the upperclass of her country as she was loved by the poor masses whose cause she championed. Featuring rare film materials and interviews with Eva's personal acquaintances, critics and historians, a balanced and finally complete picture emerges of Evita's life, death, and the history of postwar Argentina. Interspersed with this fascinating portrait of an ambitious woman's rise to power is the bizarre story of her embalmed corpse, illustrating, decades after her death in 1952, the Spanish with continuing power of her life. Copyright 1987. English subtitles Traces the rise of Maya civilization through artifacts and visits to archaeological sites. Focuses on sites such as Tikal and Chichen Itza and discusses the collapse of the Classic Maya cities. Narrated by Ricardo Montalban. n.d. English Documentary features provocative interviews with some of the world's foremost independent filmmakers such as Vem Wenders, Robert young, Robert Frank. Their discussions range from personal approaches to filmmaking to broader attempts to define the very nature of film itself. By Peter Wintonick. English Aired shortly after the arrest of Manuel Noriega. Explores Noriega's drug connections and the circumstances leading up to his arrest. PBS film (Frontline episode). January, 1990. English Part of a series of six books. Each examines a different topic relating to the environment. Each includes information and eight interdisciplinary lessons to give students information and skills needed to understand global problems. Specify which book(s) when ordering. 1990. English Winner of Academy Award for Best Foreign film. Alicia, the sheltered wife of a wealthy businessman, discovers that her adopted daughter may be a "desaparecida," stolen from a young couple who disappeared after being imprisoned for political reasons. Directed by Luis Puenzo. Starring Norma Aleandro, Hector Alterio. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans for each 10 to 15 minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Spanish w/ English Inc. 1986. High Demand. subtitles Views of San Lorenzo, La Venta, the colossal heads, monuments, tombs, stela, etc. Guide included. English An introduction to the history and evolution of the Yoruba Orisha tradition transported to the New World through the transatlantic slave trade during the colonial period. English Suspicious minds and autumnal romance cross paths in this Brazilian film from director Marcos Bernstein. Regina, a lonely 65 year old who works on the neighborhood watch for the police in Copacabana in Brazil, believes she witnessed a murder in the building across the street and ends up getting involved with the suspect in a potentially dangerous chain of events that will force her to take stock of her life in a way that Portuguese with she could never have imagined. English subtitles This map is of the Panama Canal with text about economics of it on the back. 1994. English Laurence J. Rohlfes. Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University. Grades 7 -‐ 12. Contains background information and suggested learning activities. English Award-‐winning documentary filmed during and after the Panama invasion in 1989. Takes issue with the US government's "official" version of the events leading to the invasion and the invasion itself. Empowerment Project. 1992. English Discusses the Brazilian wetlands area. PBS film (Nature series). 1986. English
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Also known as the War of the Triple Alliance, The Paraguayan War was the crucible in which the modern nations of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay were formed. Though the largest war in South American history, it has largely been neglected by scholars. "The Paraguayan War" addresses this oversight with a detailed and highly informative documentary dedicated to the conflict, drawing on a rich storehouse of archival photographs, paintings, drawings, newspaper articles, and biographies. The Paraguayan War
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English with Spanish subtitles This guide offers a variety of options for work, study, and travel in the Third World, from building houses in Bangladesh to protecting human rights in El Salvador to repairing bicycles in Haiti. Includes tips on financing a trip, securing low airfare, and keeping safe and healthy. 1991. English This is a propaganda film made by the Sendero Luminoso. While it is in no way a balanced presentation of the conflict in Peru, it does give interesting insight into the ideology of the organization. Dispatches. 1992. English AS often as not, Peru has been portrayed in broad extremes: as the land of the richest treasures, the bloodiest conquest, the most poignant ballads, and the most violent revolutionaries. This revised and updated second edition of the bestselling _Peru Reader_, edited by Orin Starn, Carlos Ivan Degregori, and Robin Kirk, offers a deeper understanding of the complex country that lies behind these claims. Unparalleled in scope, the volume covers Peru's history from its extraordinary pre-‐Columbian civilizations to its citizens' twenty-‐first-‐century struggles to achieve dignity and justice in a multicultural nation where Andean, African, Amazonian, Asian, and European traditions meet. Presenting a vast array of essays, folklore, historical documents, poetry, songs, short stories, autobiographical accounts, and photographs, this collection provides the traveler and specialist alike with a thorough introduction to the country's astonishing past and challenging present. English This new film by Patricio Guzman investigates the legal origins of the case in Spain -‐ where it began two years before Pinochet's arrest. With the film's protagonists, among them the prosecutor Carlos Castressana who filed the charges, and Judge Baltasar Garzon, who upheld them and issued the arrest warrant, THE PINOCHET CASE explores how a small group of people in Madrid laid the groundwork for this incredible feat -‐-‐ catching a dictator 25 years after his rise to power. English Segment of a PBS special focusing on Brazilian economic development (export-‐led growth) and its ramifications on types of agricultural production and food supply. PBS film. 1988. English When Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1990s, the country faced an immediate crisis-‐feeding the population-‐and an ongoing challenge: how to create a low-‐energy society. Cuba transitioned from large, fossil fuel intensive farming to small, less energy-‐intensive organic farms and urban gardens, and from a highly industrial society to a more sustainable one. This film tells the story of the Cuban people's hardship, ingenuity and triumph over sudden adversity-‐through cooperation, conservation and community, told in their own words. As the world approaches Peak Oil, Cuba provides a valuable example of how to successfully address the challenge of reducing our energy use. English Otto Mayer-‐Serra. Organization of American States. 1977 reprint. Spanish/ English This film follows a group of journalists who seek to find out why there can be so much hunger in a fertile country such as Brazil, one of the largest food producers in the world. Among issues examined are poor land use, waste, lack of an agrarian policy and the shift to monoculture Portuguese w/ production. LAVA. 1994. English subtitles "The Promised Ship" is a bilingual documentary that follows the oral history of the Black Star Line, a maritime venture undertaken by Marcus Garvey, the leader of the first massive Black power movement of the 20th Century. The Black Star Line was a steamship line intended to bring Spanish w/English Black people across the Atlantic in search of their lost homelands. subtitles Told through the images and legends of the Pueblo people, this program describes the early encounter between this peaceful Indian tribe and the Spanish explorer Coronado. KNME TV, Albuquerque, 1990. English Though faced with no legal barriers in migrating to the continental United States, Puerto Ricans face difficulties in assimilating into American culture. Profiles noted individuals in sports, arts, and politics. From the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English Visual Education. 1989. English The outer structure serves as a shell or cover for a series of older pyramids. Visual Education. 1989. English Documentary concerning the site of Teotihuacan. Includes discussion of the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the Avenue of the Dead, the Ciudadela, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and artwork and sculpture at the site. English
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Received an Honorable Mention in the 2012 Américas Award. Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthen-‐walled dwelling. In her village of indÃ-‐genas, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta -‐ stupid Indian -‐ by members of the ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven year old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds. Virginia quickly grows accustomed to the conveniences and luxuries of mestizo life. But promised pay and visits to her family are quickly forgotten, as is her bosses' pledge to send her to school. Beaten and told that the sole purpose of indigenous girls is to serve, Virginia must fight to hold on to her spirit and humor. She teachers herself to read and write and performs science experiments in secret. When Virginia's only friend betrays her, she must gather her courage and escape. But once she's found her freedom, will Virginia -‐ now a teenager caught between cultures -‐ also find a place where she belongs? In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with MarÃ-‐a Virginia Farinnago to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-‐discovery. English 352 pages Albright College Educational Resource Center for the Americas-‐ ACERCA. Curriculum guide on rainforests in Latin America, provides online resources. English 37 pp Deals with the largest, most heavily populated country in Central America and-‐-‐because of its great diversity in both physical and cultural features-‐-‐the most visually distinctive. 1983. Guide included. English 40 slides Studies the country regarded as the prototype of a ''Banana Republic.'' It is Central America's poorest and most underdeveloped country, and is plagued by chronic social and political conflicts. 1983. Guide included. English 30 slides There are two secrets Evelyn Serrano is keeping from her family -‐ her true feelings about growing up in their Spanish Harlem neighborhood, and her attitude about Abuela, her sassy grandmother who's come from Puerto Rico to live with them. Then, like an urgent ticking clock, events erupt that change everything. The Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group, sets the street's garbage on fire, igniting a powerful protest. When Abuela steps in to take charge, Eveyln is thrust into the action. Tempers flare, loyalties are tested. Through it all, Evelyn learns important truths about her Latino heritage and the history makers who shaped a cultural identity. Infused with actual news accounts from 1969, award-‐winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano has crafted a gripping work of fiction based on her own life growing up during a fiery, unforgettable time in America, when young Latinos took control of their destinies. Winner of the 2013 Americas Award. English 205 pages Sometimes, a good documentary is all about being in the right place at the right time. It does not get much better for Kim Barley and Donnacha O'Brian, who, in late 2001 began filming a documentary about Hugo Chavez, the controversial President of Venezuela. As they worked on their documentary, events in Venezuela reached a fever pitch and the duo was able to capture on film a coup from the perspective of the Chavez government. The footage is remarkable, especially given that actual events were so clouded by propaganda on both sides. What is clear is that this was a coup orchestrated with the crucial help for the Spanish with media. Without their support, it would not have been successful. English subtitles 74 minutes Join some intrepid members of SEPH (Society for the Exploration and Preservation of Honduras) on a trek into the Honduran Mosquita in search of a legendary lost city known as Ciudad Blanca. The group explores the diminishing cultural and biological diversity of this United Nations World Heritage Site in Danger. Also included are collections of English and Spanish never before seen artifacts from the region. 2004 w/ English subtitles 45 min Pre-‐Columbian monoliths of San Agustin, Colombia. Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English 20 min. The Royal Chapel was originally an open chapel for the Indians. Visual 15 min./ 20 Education. 1989. Guide included. English slides Cabinet Collection No. 137. Guide included. English 10 slides A dinner guest turns a family's Easter weekend upside down in this sophisticated comedy from Chile. On Good Friday, college freshman Marco brings his beautiful new girlfriend Sofia to meet his parents at their house on the beach. Sofia quickly charms everyone, but her impulsiveness and honesty hint at her disruptive nature. When mother is unexpectedly called away and the trio are joined by another three of Marco's friends, Sofia's flirtatious, manipulative ways soon expose latent frictions, sexual tensions, and the unspoken rules that tie the family Spanish with together. Copyright 2005. English subtitles 99 min. The indigenous people recall stories of land and home invasions by the cattle ranchers who burnt houses, stole property and forcefully evicted them. The community remembers the respect their forefathers afforded the land and resources and they hold fast to these beliefs in spite of Spanish w/ English injustice and discrimination. Directed by Mariano Estrada. 2003. subtitles 27 min. This program follows the trail of America's first inhabitants. Did they really migrate across a Bering Sea land bridge at the end of the last Ice Age, as the textbooks have long had it-‐-‐or did they in fact arrive thousands of years earlier, possibly by some different route, as new archaeological evidence increasingly hints? PBS film (NOVA series). 1992. Go on a breathtaking adventure through time and across five continents to reveal nature's most vital secret. Climb into the prickly jaws of insect-‐ eating plants. Watch a flying fox gorge itself on a midnight snack of figs. Witness a mantis disguised as a flower petal lure its prey to doom. You'll see the alarming destruction humankind has caused to our ecosystem and find hope in recent efforts to restore the nature balance we have disturbed.
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Wes Craven (Nightmare On Elm Street) directs this terrifying story of one man's nightmarish journey into the eerie and deadly world of voodoo. Based on the true life experiences of Wade Davis, a Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen nether world of walking zombies, blood rites and ancient curses. Universal Studios. 1987. The Serpent and the Rainbow
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AVAILABLE ONLY ON VHS English Renowned ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin first traveled to the Amazon twenty years ago seeking a cure for diabetes. There he found extraordinary biological riches and a mysterious world of shape-‐shifting shamans who healed with sophisticated plant medicines. Mark was to learn that these indigenous people have an astonishing ability to understand and manage their fragile rainforest environment -‐-‐ but they are disappearing faster than the forests themselves. Could he save their world from extinction? 2001 English Mixing magic-‐realism and historical events, "The Silence of Neto" is the first internationally acclaimed, award winning film produced entirely in Guatemala. filmed in the colonial city of Antigua, this film tells the politically-‐charged story of a young boy striving to follow his dreams while his country struggles to perserve democracy amidst CIA coldwar propaganda. Through the eyes of young Neto, we are given an authentic insider's look at the diverse people of Guatemala and the historical events that have shaped their destiny. Directed by native Guatemalan Luis Argueta. 1994. Guide included which provides detailed lesson plans Spanish w/ English for each 10 to 15 minute segment of the film-‐-‐filmArobics, Inc. subtitles Portrays two years of daily life for a fictional peasant family in El Salvador amid the death squads and CIA intrigues of the civil war. The film was produced by a team of U.S. journalists including Richard Boyle, whose experiences in filming this documentary formed the basis of the fictional film Salvador. Bridgestone Production Group. 1985. English The Sixth Section is a ground-‐breaking documentary that follows the transnational organizing of a community of Mexican immigrants who work in upstate New York -‐ but who in many ways still live in southern Mexico. The men profiled in the film form an organization that raises money in the United States to rebuild their hometown in Mexico. In the process, they accomplish more than they expected -‐ they find power. There are at least a thousand of these 'hometown associations' and they are having a major impact in both America and Mexico. English Chronicles the January 1994 uprising led by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation. Visually interweaving the Mayan past and Mexican Revolution with contemporary reality, the film portrays an epic confrontation between impoverished peasants and large landowners and government forces in Mexico's poorest state. The film features interviews with sub-‐comandante Marcos, the ski-‐masked "poet warrior," as well as with other Zapatista leaders and soldiers. Other protagonists include Bishop Samuel Ruiz, Mexico's outspoken practitioner of liberation theology; conservative Catholics who claim he is inciting revolution; peasants on occupied estates; government officials and army officers; and the guardias blancas, the landowners' private armies. Directed by Saul Landau. 1996. English This map, produced by UNESCO in 2000 depicts the history of forced migration due to the slave trade. It depicts which areas of Africa went to which areas of the Americas from the 15th through the 19th centuries. A wonderful tool to include with any units on the African Influence in Latin America. English Traces the history, religion, and culture of people who have emigrated to the United States from such nations as Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, and examines how they have influenced political and social movements. From the Peoples of North America series. 1990. English In this presentation of the film for the Humanities and Sciences, Spanish historian and Oxford University professor Sir John Elliott and cultural historian Dr. Elizabeth Baquedano survey political, cultural, and religious aspects of Aztec civilization; analyze Cortes' military campaign in detail; and discuss Spanish influences on Mexican culture. Artwork, artifacts, 3-‐ D models, and excerpts from the writings of Bernal Diaz add depth to this penetrating study of Spanish opportunism in the New World. 1999. English This program examines the conduct of war, from Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, to the defeatist attitude of Spanish commander Admiral Cerveras, to Cuban General Gomez and his decision to side with the Americans. Actual footage taken at the battles of Las Guasimas, El Caney, and San Juan Hill supports excellent historical comentary, including photos, sketches and firsthand accounts of the war by publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. A film produced by film for the Humanities and Sciences. 1999. English The music and dance of samba has gained international predominance in a little more than a century. The spirit of samba can be traced to the state of Bahia on the eastern coast of Brazil. The word itself means "party" and found life when ex-‐slaves of Bahia moved to the cities, bringing their style of music and dance. This one-‐hour documentary takes a comprehensive and thorough look at samba, from its origins to its international acclaim and its influence on other styles of music. This video is a celebrated tour of Brazil -‐-‐ its people, its culture, and the schools of samba in preparation for Carnivale. This documentary includes some wonderful colorful and vibrant footage of the samba and Carnivale, as well as interviews with some of Brazil's shining samba stars. Includes meetings with Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento and Chico Buarque. Shanachi (Beats of the Heart series). 2001. English
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This prize-‐winning documentary on an 81-‐year old Aymara Indian has become a classic for cross-‐cultural studies on aging, psychological disorders, healing, and suicide. As Mamani struggles with the losses that come with aging, he believes himself possessed by evil spirits. Unable to find a cure, he is drawn inexorably to suicide. Excellent for older high school and college students, but must be previewed and discussed carefully due to subject matter. filmmakers Library, Inc. Guide and Book included. 1976. English subtitles From the pre-‐Columbian dawn to the Age of Exploration, and from the scientific laboratory to modern manufacturing, chocolate has fascinated everyone with a taste for enchantment. The Story of Chocolate begins deep in the tropical forest, travels through the sacred rituals of the Aztecs and the intrigue of European royalty, and emerges into our modern popular culture. This magical food has held a special place in our lives for more than 2000 years. Even scientists refer to it as Theobroma cacao, the food of the gods. All of the cacao growing and cocoa harvesting footage was shot on location in the Talamanca region of Costa Rica, a remote and mountainous rainforest area. The film shows how small family farmers are using sustainable farming methods to help preserve tropical forests while maintaining a steady supply of cocoa beans. This program was part of a project designed to show sustainable cocoa farming in Costa Rica. Clips from the program and additional information can be found at www.cocoatree.org. 2003 English National Public Radio. Viva latino! Series. 1980. English An explanation of the Spanish subjunctive. Explanation in English with examples in Spanish. Spanish/ English Sally Potter, the acclaimed director of Orlando, bends the conventions of cinema in this passionate, autobiographical account of a filmmaker who abandons her hot Hollywood screenplay when she meets a seductive, ambitious dancer. The film is inspired by Potters own experiences with the dancer Pablo Veron. Adventure Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics. 1997. English Despite a recent wave of violent crime in the city, manual laborer and night student Valter lives a relatively content life with his family in working class Sao Paulo. But when three young criminals move in next door, a bunker mentality sets in and Valter soon discovers he is not the only one perversely affected by the mounting chaos of a city under siege, or the unsettling presence of his new neighbors. Building tension throughout with stylish sequences that blend reality and fevered imagination, Sergio Bianchi's gripping domestic thriller offers a shrewd portrait of the social and psychological impact of urban violence, depicting a community beset yet also aroused by a permeating Portuguese with atmosphere of destruction. English Subtitles This documentary follows anthropologist Robert Alvarez and his 10 year old son Luis as they recreate the journey which their family's ancestors made in coming north from Mexico several generations ago. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film offers a personalized view of the back and forth movement of family members over the course of several generations. The Cinema Guild. 1983. Seasonal, Oct. English SALSA is an exciting introduction to Spanish for young children. Join Salsa the Salamander and all his friends as they share stories, sparkling animation, songs and real life adventures. SALSA is most effective when programs are enjoyed in sequence. DVD guides available for adults which correspond to the SALSA programs. English, Spanish This film follows the life of Angelita, a young Puerto Rican girl who moves to New York City with her family. The film examines the conditions which drive so many families to emigrate as well as the male-‐female role expectations which become difficult to maintain in New York. Icarus film. 1983. English The story of one soldier's conflict between his need to serve in the national guard of Somoza and his father's support of the Sandanistas. Directed by Peter Lilienthal. Starring Agustin Pereira, Carlos Catania, Spanish w/ English Maria Lourdes Centano. 1979. subtitles From the film of Mexican Art series, this film is an approach to the constantly changing material elements which surround the inhabitants of Mexico City and make up the urban image. UNAM. 1994. English Twenty-‐five large, color photos depict abuse of the environment. Includes atomic explosions, endangered animals, and pollution. English Don Plutarco, his son and grandson are musicians and humble famers; they also support the guerilla movement’s armed efforts against the oppressive government. When the military seizes their village, they flee to the sierra hills, forced to leave behind their stock of ammunition. While the guerillas organize a counter-‐attack, old Plutarco plays up his appearance as a harmless violin player in order to get into the village and recover the ammunition hidden in his corn field. His violin playing charms the army captain, who orders Plutarco to come back daily. Arms and music play a tenuous game of cat-‐and-‐mouse which ultimately results in painful betrayal. Directed by Francisco Vargas. Copyright Spanish with 2008. English subtitles This beautifully filmed program looks at the wall paintings of some of the most famous Mexican muralists—Diego Rivera, Juan O’Gorman, José Clemente Orozco—and at the work of Luis Barragán, the greatest Mexican architect of the 20th century. Their common medium is the wall. The muralists sought to return art to the people, by putting it on the walls of public buildings, just as it had been in the days of their Mayan forefathers. Barragán embraced a modernism imported from Europe, but developed a style that echoes with memories of ancient times. Both the muralists and Barragán used the wall to create something distinctively new and vital, but they all found their guiding force in the roots of Mexican art and culture, in traditions grounded in the pre-‐Columbian era. Film for the Humanities and Sciences. 1993. English
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This overview of one of the most controversial wars in American history explains the factors which led to the decision for war, its far-‐reaching impact, and the internal differences within each country. Gives an objective account of the war, showing the motives and goals of each side. Guide included. Insight Media. 1975. English For most of his life, Ignacio Carillo travelled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of his wife, he vows to never play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner. On the way, Ignacio is followed by Fermín, a spirited teenager determined to become his apprentice. Tired of loneliness, Ignacio accepts the young man as his pupil and together they traverse the vast Colombian terrain, discovering the musical diversity of Colombian culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has Spanish with different plans for them. Directed by Ciro Guerra. Copyright 2010. English subtitles It is a significant day for 80-‐year-‐old Antonio. His estranged son is coming to visit and all must be perfect. There will be a special champagne toast; an embrace; warm words that may finally bridge the gap between them. But first, Antonio must wait. Bedridden, he looks out his window at the Patagonian landscape and leaves the house for what might be a last walk in his fields, inhaling the scent of the land that has been his life. Distinguished Argentine filmmaker Carlos Sorín (Bombon El Perro, Intimate Stores) once again trains his camera on the small stores written by life in this poetic, humanistic film. Directed by Spanish with Carlos Sorín. Copyright 2009. English subtitles This poster produced by Pictoral Charts Educational Trust shows several different maps of the how the world was thought to look when the explorers first took to the seas. It includes pictures of the Aztecs and Columbus's voyage routes. Should be used as a supplement to an explorers unit. English Cabinet Collection. Includes the Nazca lines as well as Inca sites. 8 guides included. English The lines of Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman. 3 guides included. English
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New Orleans is the most elusive of American cities. The product of the centuries-‐long struggle among three mighty empires-‐-‐France, Spain, and England-‐-‐and among their respective American colonies and enslaved African peoples, it has always seemed like a foreign port to most Americans, baffled as they are by its complex cultural inheritance. The _World That Made New Orleans_ offers a new perspective on this insufficiently understood city by telling the remarkable story of New Orleans’s first century-‐-‐a tale of imperial war, religious conflict, the search for treasure, the spread of slavery, the Cuban connection, the cruel aristocracy of sugar, and the very different revolutions that created the United States and Haiti. It demonstrates that New Orleans already had its own distinct personality at the time of Louisiana’s statehood in 1812. By then, important roots of American music were firmly planted in its urban swamp-‐-‐especially in the dances at Congo Square, where enslaved Africans and African Americans appeared en masse on Sundays to, as an 1819 visitor to the city put it, “rock the city.†The World that Made New Orleans
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English Seventeen in-‐depth articles from World Watch magazine demonstrate how to use current technology to manage world resources responsible for a sustainable future. English The Spanish conquest of Peru followed only a few decades after the Inca conquest of the same areas. Among the civilizations conquered by the Inca was the Yaro empire. Their architecture is still impressive, including five-‐story houses, astronomical research centers, and huge silos to store supplies for the population. This program introduces this largely unknown civilization and its artifacts. film for the Humanities. 1989. English The Year is 1970. The World Cup is on; Pele and Team Brazil are international heroes. Meanwhile, back in Brazil, 12 year-‐old Mauro is thrust into a maelstrom of political and personal upheaval when his left-‐ wing militant parents are forced to go underground. He is left in the care of his Jewish grandfather's neighbor in Sao Paulo. Suddenly finding himself an exile in his own country, Mauro is forced to create an ersatz Portuguese with family from the religiously diverse and colorful population of his new English and French neighbourhood. Directed by Cao Hamburger. 2006. subtitles This film tells a little known story of Jews escaping Eastern Europe to the Argentine pampas. At the end of the 19th century, millions of Jews fled from the Russian pogroms, some settling in Argentina with the help of the Jewish Colonization Association. Most settled into a life of ranching and farming. The National Center for Jewish film. 1989. English The so called peace amongst the neighbors of an upscale vicinity known as La Zona. A gated residential community protected with a state of the art security system; will be forever altered with the break in of three criminals. On the inside the paranoia and violence start. Directed by Spanish w/ English Rodrigo Plá. 2009. subtitles Working-‐class family's dramatic conflict over a union strike at a factory during the period of the military dictatorship. Directed by Carlos Alberto Portuguese w/ Diniz. Starring Carlos Alberto Riocelli. 1981. English subtitles At the mouth of the Amazon River, a murder trial is taking place. The victim-‐-‐Sister Dorothy Stang, a 73-‐year-‐old Catholic nun from Dayton, Ohio-‐-‐was shot six times at point blank range. The events that led to her death, and the trials that follow, reveal the larger battle being fought for the future of the rainforest. With unprecedented access to both sides of the conflict, this gripping documentary follows the real-‐life drama at the Spanish and trials of Dorothy's killers, while exploring the conflicts in the Amazon that Portuguese w/ led to that fateful day. Copyright 2008. English subtitles
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Things Have Changed" is a twenty-‐minute video narrating real-‐life stories of community health workers in the low-‐income "barrio" community of Tijuana, Mexico. It describes the methods by which health workers can promote behavior change that can impact child health. These include, understanding the context in which the mother raises her children, obstacles facing the adoption of new behaviors, and the rewards and consequences of carrying out those behaviors. Equipped with this knowledge, the health workers can build a trusting relationship with a mother and help her adopt new behaviors that will improve the health of her children. Things have Changed in Tijuana
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English Subtitled "Contemporary Issues for Women in Three World Areas: South Asia, Sub-‐Saharan Africa, and Latin America." This instructional unit includes sections on the family, women and work, political and economic empowerment, and teaching about women's issues. Instructor's manual includes reading assignments and activity handouts; set also includes two slide shows (Family Configurations in the Third World and Who are Third-‐ World Women?) and a film, Conversations with Third-‐World Women. Intended for adult education workshops, this unit would also work as a 2-‐ 6 week curriculum for college or older high school students, and can be divided into single-‐class units. Upper Midwest Women's History Center. 1989. English This documentary examines the activities of a nationwide peasant movement for social change in Haiti. Thousands of members of the Peasant Movement of Papay (MPP) have been struggling for over two decades, despite brutal army harassment, to bring about democratic social reform. The film includes interviews with key members of the MPP and highlights their socio-‐economic successes. The Cinema Guild. 1993. English This program tells the powerful story of a group of women who banded together and dared to defy the brutal dictatorship of Chile's General Augusto Pinochet. Armed only with scraps of cloth, sewing needles, and the overwhelming desire to find their loved ones, these women set to work to tell their stories by creating "arpilleras," colorful, handmade tapestries which chronicled the horror and injustice of Pinochet's reign of terror. English This seminal documentary by Argentine director Fernando Birri examines life in the poor Argentine village of Santa Fe. Through candid footage of these villagers daily existence, Birri examines the actual effects of poverty on people's lives and explores the way the nearby train affects the village. The film culminates in a harrowing sequence where the children of Santa Fe run alongside the train as it passes by, begging for Spanish/English money from the passengers. 1958. Subtitles Based on a story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The protagonist spends 18 years in prison for murder, and, upon his release, finds that the is now being pursued by the sons of the man he killed. Directed by Jorge Ali Triana. Starring Gustavo Angarita, Maria Eugenia Davila. 1987. Spanish A demolition worker at a remote copper mine rigs a dynamite accident to blackmail the corrupt company. He is a fascinating character who must live by his wits in his battle against the repressive system. Directed by Spanish w/ English Adolfo Aristarian. Starring Rodolfo Ranni, Federico Luppi. 1981. subtitles
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Pedro Bengoa is an explosives specialists who accepts a construction companies proposal to go work in the interior of the country. To do this, he has to leave his aging father in Buenos Aires, with whom he has a tense relationship due to his decision to leave is wife, Amanda. Bengoa will go live in the interior for 2 years. Despite this, life lacks a lot of what he had once imagined it would hold. The labor conditions are poor as the only thing that interest the business is that the contract is finished, so they violate laws by using stronger explosives than is permitted, putting everyone at risk for their lives. Leaving there turns into an obsession. Bruno DiToro, a fellow worker, proposes a plan: simulate an accident cause by the poor security plans and cause a panic. After this, situations Spanish with begin to develop with judges, investigations, and a lot of paranoia. English and Spanish Bengoa doesn't realize, that his enemies won't stop...until it is too late. subtitles 112 minutes Takes place in Madrid during the '40's. A young doctor gets his landlady's daughter pregnant and becomes involved in a tragic abortion. Directed by Vicente Aranda. Starring Francisco Rabal, Victoria Abril, Imanol Arias. 1986. Spanish 100 min. The Mexican government has unveiled an ambitious plan to build a huge, state-‐of-‐the-‐art new airport outside of Mexico City. Seen as a way to encourage International investment, the plan will also destroy enormous tracts of communal farmland in the areas where the airport and adjoining tourist facilities are to be built. At least five towns and tens of thousands of their inhabitants will be affected. In the case of the town of San Salvador Atenco, 95% of the community's land would be seized. Yet the people of Atenco have made it clear that they refuse to accept this indignity, and have taken to the streets in protest. This documentary chronicles the first six months of resistance, as Atenco residents organize marches, pen protest songs, and curse the 2000 elections that brought president Vicente Fox to power. A textbook case of neo-‐liberal policy taking precedent over democracy, the conflict is also an inspirational example of popular organizing against the more nefarious elements of globalization. These two films document the events from the perspective Spanish w/English of Atenco residents. Both films on a single tape or DVD. 2001. subtitles 57 min. total Pictures of Record. Includes details of the North and Central acropoli, the Great Plaza, other major structures, stelae, and above all, the artifacts of the site. Guide included. English 94 slides Cabinet Collection No. 155-‐156. Guide included. English 20 slides
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More than a trade contract, the free trade between the United States and Central America is a group of bilateral treaties that modify fundamental aspects of the institutions and regulations of all central american countries. The complexity of these treaties includes the technological terminology that creates the agreements, which makes it difficult for citizens to understand the implications of the treaties. This film contributes a reflection of how we can make decisions about the future. Scholars from different disciplines and they provide their points of view about the implications for various parts of the life, so that all can understand and be part of the process. Spanish Stanley M. Hordes explores the remarkable story of crypto-‐Jews and the tenuous preservation of Jewish rituals and traditions in Mexico and New Mexico over the past five hundred years. He follows the crypto-‐Jews from their origins in medieval Spain and Portugal to their efforts to escape persecution by migrating to the New World and settling in the far reaches of the northern Mexican frontier. Drawing on individual biographies, family histories, Inquisition records, letters, and other primary sources, Hordes provides a richly detailed account of the economic, social, and religious lives of crypto-‐Jews during the colonial period and after the annexation of New Mexico by the United States in 1846. He concludes with a discussion of the reemergence of crypto-‐ Jewish culture and the reclamation of Jewish ancestry within the Hispano community. Copyright 2005. English Winner of more than 50 international awards, including Best Actor, Best Cinematography, and a Special Jury Prize at the 2001 Havana Film Festival, and the Audience and Cinematography awards at the 2002 Buenos Aires International Film Festival, _To the Left of the Father_ is the "auspicious feature debut" of director Luiz Fernando Carvalho, the man who revolutionized Brazilian television in the 1990s by infusing it with cinematic language. Based on the eponymous book by award-‐winning writer Raduan Nassar, _To the Left of the Father_ is set in the Brazilian countryside and focuses on the relationship between a young man Andre and his religious but caring family. After running away from his Lebanese-‐ Brazilian abode, Andre has to confront Pedro, the older brother determined to convince him to return to the protective cares of their parents -‐ played by acclaimed Brazilian actors Raul Cortez and Juliana Carneiro da Cunha. Torn apart by an unresolved incestuous past with his younger sister Ana, Pedro has to choose between a life of Utopian freedom, removed from past connections, or, in the case of an eventual return home, a re-‐engagement with strict patriarchal norms. This 'splendid' update on the return of the prodigal son shows 'images of striking beauty' and is considered one of the most original, poetic and Portuguese with emotionally complex Brazilian films made in the last decade. English subtitles To Play and To Fight presents the captivating story of the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System -‐ an incredible network of hundreds of orchestras formed within most of Venezuela's towns and villages. Once a modest program designed to expose rural children to the wonders of music, the system has become one of the most important and beautiful social phenomena in modern history. Spanish and English The music and songs of the telenovela of the same name. Songs are sung by Ofelia Medina. Spanish When his ex-‐wife's car is stolen, Mexico City filmmaker Gabriel decides to grab his camera and hunt down the thieves. Enlisting the help of a young actress, he discovers an organized band of robbers operating from within the local police department. And when he gets too close to the truth, it's a tense game of cat-‐and-‐mouse to see who will prevail in this entertaining, spine-‐tingling drama. A big hit in Mexico, the film depicts realities of crime and corruption faced by residents of Mexico City. Spanish with English subtitles, 102 minutes, directed by Fernando Spanish w/ English Sarinana, 2000. subtitles This film looks at one Mam village in the mountains of Guatemala, focusing on what remains of the traditional style of daily life and on the many socio-‐economic changes which have affected that lifestyle. Icarus film. 1982. A second documentary which shows the effects of political violence on the village 5 years later is also available (SI/GUA/01). English A documentary showing the effects of political violence on one traditional highland village, Todos Santos Cuchumatan. This film was produced as a follow-‐up to Report from a Guatemalan Village IND/GUA/01. Icarus film. 1989. High Demand. English Life and works of the renowned Uruguayan artist. Organization of American States. Ca. 1970. English Guide included. English Gerald Weinstein and Mario D. Fantini, eds. Ford Foundation. 1970. English
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A cutting-‐edge film from one of Latin America's most innovative filmmakers, the subject of Rafael Marziano-‐Tinoco's The Track of the Ants is the sprawling tropical metropolis of Caracas, Venezuela. Suspended between dream and reality, past and present, nature and civilization, The Track of the Ants creates a city symphony with a Latin beat in a highly personal film -‐ part diary, part analysis, part fantasy. The result is something near pure cinema, a visual fantasy that imprints itself into the iris of the eye, as indelibly as Bunuel/Dali's great surrealist masterpiece, Un Chien Andalou. The film takes place over the course of three days and three nights and leads us through a convoluted city at the edge of the jungle. "At the end," says the filmmaker, "everyone seems to want to forget everything. The morning after, a farewell, everyone is left with their destinies." "Halfway between Koyaanisqatsi and Brazil. Dispensing with story and words, Venezuelan filmmaker Rafael Marziano-‐Tinoco looks at the life of Caracas much as a disenchanted god might survey an ant hill gone awry." -‐ Village Voice. No dialogue, 54 minutes, 1993. none
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With the former Convent at the Desierto de los Leones as the backdrop, this program lets viewers take part in the songs, litany, and candlelit walks of a traditional posada. film for the Humanities. 1983. Seasonal, Dec. Spanish Part I presents the island of St. Lucia and its dependence on the tourist industry. Part II focuses on the banana industry in the Caribbean and St. Lucia in particular. film Incorporated. 1981. English Gives full-‐color illustrations of Guatemalan textiles and traditional modes of dress. 1976. Spanish/ English (Skylight) Nicaraguan singer and songwriter Salvador Bustos presents original Volcanto-‐-‐New Song works. Produced by Jackson Browne. Spanish w/ English Translations included. translations By Pierre Casse, Society for Intercultural Education. This is a basic handbook for cross cultural trainers and educators. 1979. English Pierre Casse, Society for Intercultural Education. A practical and cross cultural approach to the management of people. 1982. English Complexities of cultural identity, religions, syncretism, migration, racism, and inter-‐ethnic marriage converge as a migrant Peruvian family journeys from the United States to their native Peru to sponsor a fiesta honoring the village's patron saint. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. 1993. English Grades 3 -‐ 12. English Travel back in time to the ancient civilizations of the Mayas and Aztecs, celebrate the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Trav teaches your class about the geography and culture of Mexico. English Tourist views of Brasilia and of Iguassu Falls. English Tourist views of Santiago and national landmarks. English Tourist views of Havana and the people of Cuba. English Tourist views of Mexico City. Ciudad Juarez, Acapulco, and Guadalajara. English Tourist views of Cuzco and Lima. English Tourist views of San Juan. English Tourist views of Seville and of a bullfight. English Tourist views of Caracas and national landmarks. No guide. English Tourist views of Panama City, national landmarks, and the Canal Zone. English This rare, beautifully-‐made documentary of the Volador rituals as performed by the Totonac Indians of Huehuetla, Puebla, Mexico, brings alive the mythic dimension of ritual communal celebration. This is perhaps the oldest surviving dance in the Western Hemisphere, dating back to 500 AD Flower film. 1980. English A detailed book covering history, biology, politics, and economic issues involved in tropical deforestation. Provides a plethora of supplemental information for a more in-‐depth look at deforestation. An excellent companion piece to GE/15. 1991. English This documentary takes the viewer out on the street of Ciudad Guzman, a small agricultural city south of Guadalajara, to learn what everyday Mexicans think about the state of their country, its economy, and its political leaders in the aftermath of the 1985 earthquake. University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning. Guide included. 1986. English Cabinet Collection no. 95. Guide included. English This unit includes a film, book, curriculum packet, and role playing game which together tell the story of how MAXUS, a new kind of oil company which promises to protect the rainforests and the people who live there, set out to convince the Huaorani-‐-‐known as the fiercest tribe in the Amazon-‐-‐to allow drilling on their land. It is a story which begins in 1957 with the Huaorani massacre of five American missionaries, moving through the evangelization of part of the tribe, pollution of Huaorani lands by Texaco and Shell, and manipulation and buying off of Huaorani leaders by MAXUS. The film, Trinkets and Beads, is produced by First Run/ Icarus film and directed by Christopher Walker (1996); the book, Savages, is written by Joe Kane (1996); and the curriculum packet/ role playing game was developed by Bill Bigelow and published by NECA/ Teaching for Change (2000). English After twenty years of devastating pollution produced by oil companies in the Amazon basin of Ecuador, a new kind of oil company -‐ Dallas based MAXUS -‐ promises to be the first company to protect the rainforest, and respect the people who live there. Trinkets & Beads tells the story of how MAXUS set out to convince the Huaorani -‐ known as the fiercest tribe in the Amazon -‐ to allow drilling on their land. It is a story that starts in 1957 with the Huaorani massacre of five American missionaries, moving through the evangelization efforts of Rachel Saint, to the pollution of Huaorani lands by Texaco and Shell, and then the manipulation of Huaorani leaders by MAXUS. Now the Huaorani leader, Moi, is trying to unite the tribe in opposition to MAXUS. "It's not just about exploiting oil," says Moi, "it's about who controls the rainforest... it's everyone's concern because this is the heart of the world..." Filmed over two years, Trinkets & Beads reveals the funny, heartbreaking and thrilling story of the battle waged by indigenous people to preserve their way of life. The story of how the Huaorani are attempting to survive the Petroleum Age on their own terms exposes hidden consequences of our English, Spanish, relentless drive to "develop" the world. Copyright 1996. and Huaorani with English subtitles Part of a series produced by the Workers Party TV Unit (TVT) in Brazil, this film follows the president of the Worker's Party (PT), Luiz Inacio ''Lula'' de la Silva, on his Caravan of Citezenship through over 600 towns. Depicted are the conditions of poverty in which many Brazilians live. Portuguese w/ LAVA. 1994. English subtitles Exploration of one of the most diverse natural environments in the world. National Geographic. 1986. English Threatened people, tree felling, mining, erosion, and other ecological crises are captured in this poster depicting the destruction of the earth's rain forests. English
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This is a poster, most appropriate for elementary school classrooms, made by the Pictoral Charts for Educational Trust. It includes pictures of rainforest animals, human inhabitants, rainforest destruction, and a map of the areas. Should be used as a supplement to a larger unit on the rain forests. English This documentary examines the lives of women migrant workers from Mexico and Central America as they work in grape, strawberry, and cherry harvests in California and the Pacific Northwest. Women Make Movies. English This film 1d990. ocuments “Tucumán is Burning,” a c ollaborative work that took place in Argentina in 1968. It was specially produced for the exhibitions “In the Midst of the Media: Art and Media during the ‘60s” (National Museum of Fine Arts) and “Global Conceptualism: Points of Origin 1950-‐1980” (Queens Museum of Art), 1999. One of the most radical aesthetic manifestations in the Argentine art field took place in 1968: Tucumán Arde. An Interdisciplinary work that exceeded traditional artistic practices. An intervention into mass media that thought of art as an effective weapon for the social struggle. Tucumán Arde built a network of counter information of the official discourse of the dictatorship. It exposed the power of manipulation to generate consciousness amongst the public. Its framework was provided by a fresh political alliance between the artists and trade union members promoted by the CGT, the General Confederation of Union Workers of the Argentines. Thus, the artist assumed an unavoidable position of “cultural militant,” who, as artist and social actor, channels his/her political commitment through his/her work. After the profound crisis the avant-‐ garde was facing, Tucumán Arde stood itself as a revolutionary practice involved in the making of history. It incorporated all the formal resources of the avant-‐garde, such as environment, performance, happening and installation. Tucumán Arde appealed to the different senses, sought people’s participation and commitment for the improvement of their own socio-‐economic existence. It avoided the elite institutions’ channels in order to create the suitable situation and to demonstrate—with the use of both over information and counter information strategies—that mass media constructs a spectacle and smoke screens to conceal reality. Betacam SP, 25 minutes. Produced by the National Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires, and the Queens Museum of Arts. Also contributed English Pictures of Record. The set includes an extensive treatment of the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, the 15-‐foot Atlantean sculptures, the Hall of Columns, and the largest ball court. Guide included. English Slides of platforms, temple, frescoes, El Castillo, clay vessels, etc. 1981. Guide included. English Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Nine tapes of TV broadcasts of Brazilian news/entertainment shows. Covers sports, food, news, commercials, music, etc. Specify A-‐I. Portuguese Various programs from Nicaraguan television broadcasts. News compilation, ''Operacion Oro,'' ''Nieve,'' ''Aqui en esta esquina,'' and Spanish w/ English PSA's ''La virgen que suda.'' subtitles The aim of drawing up a guide to bibliographic and newspaper materials on the relations between Mexico and the United States is part of a more ambitious goal: to write a general history on this link. The purpose, among other things, is to enrich the scant Mexican production in this field and to fill in some of the gaps in US production, since the latter is often solely based on American sources. The point was to produce a work for a university public or one that was simply interested in the topic that would provide a new historical perspective, an interpretative synthesis that would link the contribution of recent research, absent from similar works, and answer the questions of the present. English and Spanish A unit for teachers to convey the idea that the Conquest was an interesting event which has been interpreted differently by various parties. Includes background, four lessons, handouts, exercises, activities, 23 slides and guide. 47 pp. * English Deep in Brazil's Amazon Forest, Antonio Macedo leads an alliance of Indian and White rubber tappers in a fight against rubber barons, land owners, drug lords, and the corrupt legal system which protects them. This film reveals the exploitation encountered by inhabitants of the Alto Jurua Reserve, and the steps Macedo has taken to defend these people's rights in the dwindling rain forest. At the time of release, Macedo had survived a seventh attempt on his life. Icarus film. 1992. English Asks why South America has such a strong tradition of military dictatorships. Attributes it to monoculture, the ducking of responsibility, and an ever-‐present military. Uses Bolivia and Chile as illustrations. Narrator exhibits a great deal of ethnocentrism and cultural insensitivity; audiences should be prepared. Australian Public Television. 1987. (See also DEV/COL/02, DEV/PER/01, DF/BRA/04, GE/SA/04, I/ARG/02, I/COL/03, I/SA/09, and R/SA/01 for other segments of the South American Journey series.) English
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The U.S.-‐Mexican War (1846-‐1848) tells the dramatic story of a war in which Mexico lost almost half of its national territory to the United States. This critically acclaimed documentary series explores the events surrounding the conflict between two neighboring nations struggling for land, power and identity. Part One opens in the 1820s with Mexico suffering in the aftermath of a devastating war for independence from Spain. to the north, the United States is expanding its territory at a pace that alarms the Mexican government. Tensions mount when Texas breaks free from Mexico in 1836 and is later annexed by the United States. In 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clash over a border dispute in Texas, and war explodes. President Polk orders the U.S. Army and Navy to conquer the Mexican territories of New Mexico and California. When Mexico refuses to surrender, Polk turns his attention to Mexico City. In part two, former Mexican President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna returns from exile to united Mexico against the U.S. invasion. President Polk decides to open a second front against Mexico and strike deep into Mexico's heartland. Santa Anna is unable to turn back the invaders and a dramatic battle for Mexico City ends when the capital finally surrenders on September 14, 1817. A few months later, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ceding all of the states of the present American Southwest to the United States. English, 240 minutes (two film), 1998. English 240 min. The U.S.-‐Mexican War (1846-‐1848) tells the dramatic story of a war in which Mexico lost almost half of its national territory to the United States. This critically acclaimed documentary series explores the events surrounding the conflict between two neighboring nations struggling for land, power and identity. Part One opens in the 1820s with Mexico suffering in the aftermath of a devastating war for independence from Spain. to the north, the United States is expanding its territory at a pace that alarms the Mexican government. Tensions mount when Texas breaks free from Mexico in 1836 and is later annexed by the United States. In 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clash over a border dispute in Texas, and war explodes. President Polk orders the U.S. Army and Navy to conquer the Mexican territories of New Mexico and California. When Mexico refuses to surrender, Polk turns his attention to Mexico City. In part two, former Mexican President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna returns from exile to united Mexico against the U.S. invasion. President Polk decides to open a second front against Mexico and strike deep into Mexico's heartland. Santa Anna is unable to turn back the invaders and a dramatic battle for Mexico City ends when the capital finally surrenders on September 14, 1817. A few months later, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ceding all of the states of the present American Southwest to the United States. English, 240 minutes (two films), 1998. English 240 min. This is the story of a young man, Vinicius, a musician from the suburbs with a promising future. One day his girlfriend disappears. Vinicius and his best friend, Drime, search for her, and this search takes them to the underworld of marginals where Vinicius loses the innocence of youth but overcomes obstacles through the force of poetry. Directed by Carlos Diegues. Starring Guilherme Fontes, Tania Boscoli, Jose Wilkel, Betty Faria. 1987. Portuguese 120 min. In Guatemala there is a village called Santiago Sacatepequez. It is a very small but famous place because once a year, on the Day of the Dead, the villagers fly some of the biggest kites in the world, filling the sky over the cemetery with brilliant colors. Juan and his brothers always helped their grandfather build the kite for the Day of the Dead. But their grandfather has recently died, and the boys must carry on the tradition on their own. This beautifully photographed book shows us the village of Santiago and tells us Juan's story. Spanish, English 32 pages From the Amores dificiles series. This film blends magical realism and comic confusion in a story about a man with enormous wings who lands amid the debris of a Colombian cyclone. Directed by Fernnado Birri. Spanish w/ English Starring Daisy Granados, Asdubal Melendez, Luis Alberto Ramirez. 1988. subtitles 90 min. (A song for my people). A mesh of traditional, popular, jazz, and classical music creates New Song from Nicaragua. Expresses the revolutionary spirit with energy, using both traditional and modern instruments. 1983. Spanish 45 min. Information about the precursors whose ideas about hemispheric unity coincide with the values of the OAS. Organization of American States. 1970. Spanish 15 pp. The last 350 acres of the Tierra Amarilla land grant is the scene of this documentary which portrays the local citizens' fight to protect this land from developers. The story is interwoven with a look at the survival of Spanish/ English w/ the corrido in New Mexico and the songs which mirror the people's Spanish/ English struggle. LAVA. 1990. subtitles 27 min. _Uncommon Grounds_, by Mark Pendergrast, is the definitive history of coffee -‐ from its discovery on an Ethiopian mountainside to the ages of Starbucks and the coffee crisis of the twenty-‐first century. A sweeping epic, _Uncommon Grounds_ uses coffee production, trade, and consumption as a window through which to view broad historical themes: the clash and blending of cultures, slavery, the rise of brand marketing, global inequities, fair trade, revolutions, health scares, environmental issues, and the rediscovery of quality. Replete with a cast of eccentric characters -‐ all of them suffused with a passion for the golden bean _Uncommon Grounds_ is nothing less than a coffee-‐ flavored history of the world, the classic work on coffee culture, fully updated for our times. English 424 pages Richter Productions. 1988. English 60 min.
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An Honor Mention of the 2012 Américas Book Award. Lupita, the oldest of eight siblings, is used to taking the lead -‐ and staying busy behind the scenes to help keep everyone together. But when she discovers Mami has been diagnosed with cancer, Lupita is terrified by the possibility of losing her mother, the anchor of their close-‐knit Mexican-‐ American family. Suddenly Lupita must face a whole new set of challenges, with new roles to play, and no one is handing her the script. In the midst of juggling high school classes, finding her voice as an actress, and dealing with friends who don't always understand, Lupita desperately wants to support Mami in whatever way she can. While Papi is preoccupied with caring for Mami, Lupita takes charge of her siblings. As Lupita struggles to keep the family afloat, she escapes the chaos at home by writing in the shade of a mesquite tree. Overwhelmed by change, she seeks refuge in the healing power of words. Told with honest emotion in evocative free verse, Lupita's journey is both heart-‐ wrenching and hopeful. _Under the Mesquite_ is an empowering story about the testing of family bonds, the strength of a teenage girl navigating pain and hardship with surprising resilience, and the kind of love that cannot be uprooted. English 224 Pages Even across thousands of miles, the special bond between a mother and son can never be broken. It gives hope to Carlitos, a scrappy nine-‐year-‐ old boy whose mother, Rosario, has gone to America to build a better life for both of them. While Rosario struggles for a brighter future, fate forces Carlitos' hand and he embarks on an extraordinary journey to find her. Critics and audiences alike have praised this inspirational and heartwarming take of a mother's devotion, a son's courage and a love Spanish with that knows no borders. English subtitles 110 minutes A theme guide to K-‐12 Curricular Resources, Activities, and Processes. By the Bay Area Global Education Program, 1983. English 47 pp. Compilation of interviews with Salvadoran children orphaned by the internal war. The children ask for world peace and an end to their suffering and the violence. Interviews and footage are overlaid with newspaper headlines about the war and international aid to both sides. This documentary serves to stimulate discussion about US policy toward Central America. The film Project. 1990. Contains graphic images of wounded and tortured; may not be appropriate for young audiences. English 16 min. Produced in the late 1950's by the United Fruit Company, this film explores Honduras through the lens of an international company with important local interests. English 60 min. Produced in the late 1950's by the United Fruit Company, this film explores Honduras through the lens of an international company with important local interests. English 60 min. By Alice Ann Cleaveland, Jean Craven, and Maryanne Danfelser. Introduction to various aspects of culture. 1979. English 72 pp. Frustrated by their confined existences and of being mistreated by their husbands, four housewives from a small Mexican town leave their husbands and children behind as they try to build new and more satisfying lives. They find work and adventure in a Guadalajara cabaret, though danger looms when one of the women becomes involved with a drug dealer. Some stolen money offers another chance for freedom in Los Angeles, but one determined husband will not give up his search for the woman who abandoned him. It was nominated for 14 Mexican Spanish w/ English Academy Awards. Televicine S.A. de C.V. Facets film. 1995. subtitles 116 min. As long as Colombia is known only through flash-‐point headlines of drug cartels and guerilla groups, the poor and victimized members of its society remain invisible. Juan Mejia's Uprooted exposes the plight of Afro-‐ Colombians violently driven off their coastal lands and forced to subsist in shantytowns far from home. With immense tenderness and intimate attention, Mejia personalizes this history through the daily life of one English and Spanish brave woman caught in a politically and economically untenable with English situation. 2007. subtitles 44 minutes The citizens in this documentary hold a definition of democracy that centers on collective action. They are adamant that everyone must assist with community programs while women assert their right to voice their ideas and concerns on community issues. The film demonstrates how each family or section of the village contributes to social improvement. Democracy may prioritize individual rights, but here, people show how individuals and collectives can coexist for greater benefit. Directed by Spanish w/ English Cesar Galindo. 2005. subtitles 51 min. Cabinet Collection No. 9. Guide Included. English 10 slides Cabinet Collection No. 70. Guide included. English 10 slides Cabinet Collection Nos. 1530154. Guides included. English 20 slides Cabinet Collection no. 152. Guide included. English 10 slides A precollegiate curriculum unit for grades nine through twelve. 1986. English 47 pp. J. Dale Miller, John Drayton, and Ted Lyon. For cultural understanding between North Americans and South Americans. Common cultural themes explained. 1979. English 101 pp. Part of the Pepe, el toro series, in this film Pepe's sidekick Chanchita is taken away by her father. When Pepe's arch-‐rival is let out of jail, he sets Pepe's house on fire which results in the death of Pepe's son. Chanchita then prefers to return to the love of Pepe and his family, rather than stay with her rich father. Starring Pedro Infante. 1948. Black and white. Spanish 115 min. Pictures of Record. The set includes the House of the Magician, unusual for its curved walls, and extensive detailed photographs of the Nunnery and the Palace of the Governor. Guide included. English 72 slides Examinees the ancient people of Ecuador's Valdivia region, a society which dates back 5,000 years. Looks at archeological remains, evidence which suggests that the people of Valdivia influenced the development of cultures in Peru and Central America, and the remaining traces of their civilization in modern society. film for the Humanities. 1990. English 43 min.
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Valentin
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Vamonos con Pancho Villa
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Vamos a Cantar!
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Vamos ao Brasil!
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Vampiros en la Habana (Vampires of Havana)
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Venezuela: A Petroleum Powered Economy Venezuela: Caracas
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Venezuela: Children of Island
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Venezuela: Children of the Street Venezuela: General Views Venezuela: Guajiro Indians Venezuela: Guajiro Tapestries Venezuela: Pre-‐Colombian Art
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Venezuela: Reference Sources
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Venezuela: Works by Ten Internationally Known Contemporary Artists
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Venezuela: Works by Ten Internationally Known Contemporary Artists
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Venezuelan Journey
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Verdade 12.528 (Truth 12.528)
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Verdades Ocultas
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Veronico Cruz
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Acclaimed by critics and winner of numerous awards around the globe, Valentin is an enchanting view of the world as it revolves around one delightfully precocious 8-‐year-‐old boy! With a set of absentee parents and a home life he considers a mess at best, Valentin is an extraordinarily charming and imaginative youngster whose greatest dream is to be just an ordinary kid with a real family of his own. As he schemes to fix the problems in his own life, his dogged determination and indelible spirit will bring joy, wisdom -‐ and even romance -‐ into the lives of grown-‐ups around him! Filled with wit humor and emotion -‐ here's your chance to see why audiences everywhere have fallen in love with Valentin! Spanish w/ English Directed by Alejandro Agresti. subtitles This film follows a group of young men who join forces with Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution. Some of them die and the remaining members of the group join the elite forces only to become disillusioned with the corruption and stagnation which followed. Directed by Fernando Spanish w/ English de Fuentes. Starring Antonio Fraustio. 1935. subtitles Do you like to sing and dance? We are going to sing and dance to your favorite sings with your friends from Sesame Street. Lola, Abelardo, Elmo, Pancho, and Cookie Monster will dance and singe. It includes the songs "My family is the best," "Sad and blue," and for the first time in video, the songs "If your happy," "Feel the beat," and "I would like to be You." Spanish Developed for Spanish or French teachers, this is an exploratory Portuguese language unit for middle school (6th -‐ 9th). Package includes 150 page student workbook, teacher's guide, audio tape, three film, and a wall map. University of Texas at Austin. 1994. English An animated comedy about vampires in Cuba who have a formula which enables them to go out in the sun. Includes cartoon nudity; teachers Spanish w/ English should preview. Directed by Juan Padron. 1985. subtitles This program traces Venezuela's history, from its beginnings as a sleepy, backwater Spanish colony, to its present status as a major independent oil-‐producing nation. Reaping the rewards of its oil, the country is enjoying a commercial, industrial, and artistic boom-‐-‐but its rural villages are being deserted. film for the Humanities (Countries and Peoples series). 1994. English Cabinet Collection no. 145. Guide included. English Carlitos is a 13-‐year old barracuda fisherman who lives on an island off the coast of Venezuela. Other children dream of escaping to the big city as soon as they are old enough; Carlitos has decided to carry on the family tradition. Grades 8-‐12, college. film for the Humanities. 1990. English Alberto Velasques is a 12-‐year old newspaper vendor in Caracas, an important source of income for his mother. Alberto cannot go to school during the day but uses some of his earnings to pay for night courses so he can escape from the barrio. Grades 8-‐12, college. film for the Humanities. 1990. English Cabinet Collection no. 35. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 144. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 88. Guide included. English Cabinet Collection No. 129. Guide included. English Oscar E. Delepanti. Provides titles with annotation for a great variety of categories ranging from handbooks to science and technology. 1980. English Includes slides of sculpture by Alberto Collie, Elsa Gramcko, Jesus Rafael Soto, and Marisol. Cabinet Collection No. 89. Guide included. English Includes slides of sculpture by Alberto Collie, Elsa Gramcko, Jesus Rafael Soto, and Marisol. Cabinet Collection No. 89. Guide included. English This slide packet follows the author, a North American university student, on a trip through Venezuela. Includes information regarding the nation's history, geography, and socio-‐economic status in Latin America today. Guide and map transparency included. English How do you maintain the memory of those killed during a military dictatorship? In what ways can you remove the legal impediment to amnesty laws which have existed for 30 years to prosecute the crimes from this period? How can you reclaim the reality of one of the most obscure periods in Brazilian history? The recently installed Truth Commission will look for these answers. Alongside this commission, we see the necessity to record this process. Verdade 12.528, whose name comes from the law that created the Truth Commission in 2011, is going to contribute to the discussion. The film explains how the Truth Commission functions and its importance today, through the history that it has counted. The film focuses on an important point in history, where we attempt to examine past political violence and we have to explain Portuguese with what happened to those who are still present. English Subtitles Hidden Truths gives voice to countless women in Central America who have turned to the streets as a means of supporting themselves, their families and children. As poverty grows and opportunities decrease prostitution becomes a means of survival. Through this unique Latino documentary we enter a world of converging experiences and harsh realities that include AIDS, child abuse and violence, yet a world filled with laughter, hope and humanity. Also included: Brisa Nocturna (Night Breeze); a 30 minute romantic drama set in the exotic tropical island of Ometepe where a photographer travels with her husband and his Spanish with assistant, taunted by the mystery and magic of the island. English subtitles Miguel Pereira's film follows the life of an Indian boy from his birth in the hinterlands to his death during the Falklands/Malvinas war. Directed by Spanish w/ English Miguel Pereira. Starring Juan Jose Camero, Gonzalo Morales. 1988. subtitles
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Verso Negro
Via Dolorosa (The Sorrowful Way)
Viajemos por America Vicus
Vidas secas
Violeta Parra: Un rio de sangre
Vision of Juazeiro
Visions of History: the Aztecs and the Spanish
Viva Cuba
Viva Mexico
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Featuring poetry performances that often resemble contemporary rap, this film examines an important aspect of Afro-‐ Caribbean cultural heritage. Verso Negro, originally written between the late Twenties and mid-‐Forties, was part of the worldwide literary movement that included the Harlem Renaissance. The poems spoke openly about racism and the beauty of African heritage in the Caribbean, and they were made widely popular by performers of poetry known as "declamadores." This film features Efra?n Ortiz, a young contemporary declamadore who performs with musical back-‐up many of the now classic Verso Negro poems and who is struggling to keep this tradition alive through his performances in neighborhoods, schools and festivals both in Puerto Rico and the mainland United States. The film also includes newly discovered archival footage as well as interviews with the acclaimed Puerto Rican cultural English and Spanish historian Don Ricardo Alegria and Brooklyn born poet Martin Espada. w/English subtitles 40 minutes
Every year, in the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, the "sorrowful way" of Good Friday is recreated y a path of colored sawdust and flower petals. Along this road several hundred people take turns carrying a ponderous mahogany bier. Maya from the surrounding countryside come to observe the spectacle of townspeople garbed in Biblical and Roman military uniforms. Although some elements from this kind of procession have been borrowed by the Maya villagers, the contrast between the Spanish formality of this urban Via Dolorosa and the syncretic, lively, Spanish with film Indian festivals such as those in Tajimoltik could not be more striking. English subtitles "VIAJEMOS POR AMERICA, como habrán apreciado los lectores adultos que hayan hojeado este libro, es un texto de geografÃ-‐a verdaderamente nuevo, en presentación y contenido, que Cultural Venezolano, S.A. ofrece como parte integrante de la Colección Visualizada, tan amplia y calurosamente acogida en todos los paÃ-‐ses latinoamericanos, hecho que agradecemos en cuanto significa." -‐ Viajemos por América, 1992, book p. 250. By Levi Marrero. Spanish Pre-‐Columbian ceramics and jewelry of the Vicus culture in Peru. film Organization of American States. Ca. 1975. English This film shows the harsh existence of a rural Brazilian family. The living conditions and lifestyle of the family are intended to be an allegory of the rest of Brazil. Directed by Nelso Pereira dos Santos in the Cinema Novista film tradition. Starring atila Forio, Maria Ribeiro Baleia. Portuguese Violeta Parra, considered one of the founders of the New Song movement, wrote songs based on traditional Chilean folk music to express her own political and social ideas. Here are presented 11 of her cass songs with English summaries. Spanish Portrays the transformation of a small town in northeastern Brazil into a religious shrine. Analyzes the economic and mystical aspects of this phenomenon. Reveals that while for many the pilgrimage is still a religious experience, for some Juazeiro has become a political or Portuguese w/ film commercial event. The Cinema Guild. 1969. English subtitles How do historians research and write about people and events in the past? Small group activities encourage your students to become historians as they evaluate letters from Hernando Cortez, poetry from the Aztecs, and pictures of the Danza de la Conquista. They will come away from this unit with a richer knowledge of the Aztec/Spanish encounters, an understanding of concepts such as bias, perspective, Curriculum interpretation, and balance, as well as an appreciation for the complexity Packet of writing history. In a tale akin to "Romeo and Juliet," the friendship between two children is threatened by their parents' differences. Malú is from an upper-‐class family and her single mother does not want her to play with Jorgito, as she thinks his background coarse and commonplace. Jorgito's mother a poor socialist proud of her family's social standing, places similar restrictions on her son. What neither woman recognizes is the immense strength of the bond between Malú and Jorgito. When the children learn that Malú's mother is planning to leave Cuba, they decide to travel to the other side of the island to find Malú's father and persuade him against signing the forms that would allow it. Directed by Juan Carlos Cremata Malberti. 2007. Spanish with film English subtitles A film about the Mexican Revolution made in the 1920's by Sergio Einstein, the Russian film theorist and filmmaker. Starring Eduard Tisse, Russian w/ English film Grigory Alexandrov. High Demand. subtitles Their wool is finer and more precious than any other on earth. Paradoxically the elusive fur, which ensured the Vicunas survival in an extremely demanding habitat over thousands of years, nearly brought an end to the species. Now populations are recovering; thanks to an old Inka tradition and modern wildlife-‐management. But this is not only a story of human exploitation and miraculous survival. It is also an intimate portrait of an animal living in the breathtaking surroundings of the High Andes. Only few other species make it out here, such as first time filmed-‐ the German w/ English film Andean mountain cat. 2002 subtitles Marlon Brando stars Zapata, the peasant who fights his way to power and glory during the Mexican Revolution. Also stars Anthony Quinn. film Script by John Steinbeck. Directed by Elia Kazan. 1952. Black and white. English Slides depicting various aspects of the Day of the Dead celebration. Includes some illustrations of similar celebrations in other parts of the world and of celebrations by North Americans of Mexican heritage. Because little background information is included, this set is recommended for those already familiar with the festival. Seasonal, slide Oct./Nov. English A young boy, in an effort to have a normal childhood in 1980s El Salvador, is caught up in a dramatic fight for his life as he desperately Spanish with film tries to avoid the war which is raging all around him. 2004. English subtitles
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Voces Vivas
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Voices of Disposable People
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Voices of Latin America
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Voices of the Orishas
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Volver
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Vuelo: Mundo Maya
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Waiapi Body Painting and Ornaments
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Waiapi Instrumental Music
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Waiapi Slash and Burn Civilization
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Waiting for Fidel
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Walking on Fire
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“_Voces Vivas_ [is] an original short-‐film series featuring interviews with a broad spectrum of Mexican Americans. These films will expand on the LA Plaza experience, personalizing Mexican American history through the individual stories of the interview subjects and bringing to light a rich and sometimes controversial history.†-‐ description taken from http://lapca.org/content/voces-‐vivas This DVD contains 3 episodes of the Voces Vivas short film series: Sandra Romero, community organizer (5:25); José Hernández, musician (4:54); and Gilbert “Magu†Jujan, artist (4:16). Film from La Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Produced ~2011. English More than 300 million men, women, and children are being forced to work in conditions of virtual enslavement. They have lost all control over their lives, and their survival rests in the hands of exploitative individuals and corporations. When they are no longer productive, they are simply discarded, broken, empty, and humiliated. This program goes around the world to document the stories of disposable people: sugarcane cutters in the Dominican Republic, bonded laborers in India, and migrant workers in Miami, U.S.A., 2004. English Dramatizations of excerpts from the works of five prominent Latin American writers: El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Elena Poniatowska, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Jose Marti, Jorge Luis Borges. Smithsonian World. 1987. English This documentary demonstrates the survival and strength of the Yoruba cultural and religious heritage of Caribbean African-‐Hispanics. The film documents a ritual ceremony performed by Afro-‐Cubans who practice Santeria in which the pantheon of 22 deities, or Orishas, are invoked. University of California Center for Media and Independent Learning. ca. 1995. English
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An Argentine executive of a multinational company returns to his country to close a factory. There he encounters his ex-‐girlfriend with his best friend before his exile. The film provides background to the political and Spanish with social situation in Argentina in the last year of the military government. English subtitles 88 minutes This is a flight magazine from Mexicana Airlines. It is filled with pictures of the Maya, their art, their history, their geography, and their folklore. 1998. Spanish 116 pp. Documents the techniques and materials used by the Waiapi to adorn the body and celebrate various aspects of their culture. Indiana University. 1987. English 22 min. Examines a variety of Waiapi wind instruments and the context of that usage. All wind instruments are made of natural elements: wood, reed, and bone. Indiana University. 1987. English 58 min. Agricultural techniques of the Waiapi Indians of the Amapari region in northern Brazil. Indiana University. 1987. English 22 min. In 1974, a group of extraordinary men take an extraordinary trip to Cuba. They include Joey Smallwood, the former socialist premier of Newfoundland; Geoff Stirling, the Newfoundland-‐born broadcasting magnate; and Michael Rubbo, the award-‐winning Australian-‐Canadian filmmaker. The men wind up in a strange limbo, waiting days on end to meet with Fidel Castro. Their wait itself becomes the subject of the film, as the men embark on a wide-‐ranging, often humorous, and powerfully compelling dialogue on Cuba, Canada, socialism, capitalism, and many other issues. Brilliantly executed, and punctuated with wonderful Cuban music, Waiting for Fidel is a documentary classic. More a personal journal than a fact-‐filled documentary, Waiting for Fidel records each step of this wayward quest to meet Castro, including the role of the filmmaker. Director Rubbo's decision to appear on-‐camera and interact with the participants went against documentary traditions, resulting in a freewheeling, groundbreaking film that has inspired filmmakers Michael Moore and Nick Broomfield. Waiting for Fidel offers a rare look at Cuba, a unique twist on the documentary format, and an entertaining chronicle of Rubbo's misadventure. English and Spanish with English subtitles, 58 Spanish and English minutes, directed by Michael Rubbo. w/ English subtitles 58 min. "What I have witnessed, I have no tongue to tell," says one of the 38 Haitian women who express themselves here. A lyrical but trenchant foreword by Edwidge Danticat and succinct author introductions by Bell (director of Albuquerque's Center for Economic Justice) provide historical and personal contexts for the narratives, or "istwa" (a Creole word "meaning both story and history"), that follow. Many of the women address the random arrests, sadistic torture, savage beatings and violent sexual abuse inflicted upon them by the state and by a sexist social structure. Taken collectively, the women (interviewed largely between 1991 and 1994, during Haiti's brief period with a popularly elected government) tell the same story "survival, resistance, and occasional triumph by women with little formal power." Individually, each voice is unique. One has been a minister of the Status and Rights of Women; another was given away as a child slave. There's also a market woman, a labor organizer and a nurse; a woman with graduate degrees, women who have lived abroad and women who have never left their villages. They are joined by their resistance to oppression. For some, mere survival is an act of resistance. Others resist through poetry, journalism, dance or painting. Some are even involved in political activism, women's advocacy and reestablishing economic and political structures. This is painful reading; it shows much suffering but also much remarkable transcendence. Bell's book vocalizes this, but its point is not merely archival. These testimonies are meant to move readers to action. "I want to make the big ears listen," says Lelenne Gilles. "I'll die with the words on my lips." English 258 pg
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Walt & El Grupo
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War: The Global Battlefield
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Warriors of the Amazon
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Washington/Peru: We Ain't Winning
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Waste Land
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Wasteland Water in the Third World
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We are Guatemalans
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We Aren't Asking for the Moon
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Wetback
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What Children in the US Learn about Central America
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What Have You Got to Lose? New World Tropical Rainforests
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What is Latin America? What is the Third World?
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When Clouds Clear
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When the Mountains Tremble
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It was 1941-‐-‐a critical time for the world and for the Walt Disney Studio. When the U.S. Government asked Disney to be a cultural ambassador to South America, the stage was set for Walt's very own real-‐life adventure. With a group of handpicked artists, later called "El Grupo," Disney's WWII road trip achieved the impossible-‐-‐goodwill. And in the process, it paved the way for two classic Disney films, _Saludos Amigos_ and _The Three Caballeros_. Brought to life through rare footage and enriched with unique bonus features, _Walt & El Grupo_ is a story of inspiration, joy and hope you won't soon forget. 2010. English Part of a series of six books. Each examines a different topic relating to the environment. Each includes information and eight interdisciplinary lessons to give students information and skills needed to understand global problems. Specify which book(s) when ordering. 1990. English This NOVA film catches a rare glimpse into the lives of the Yanomami, who live in a remote part of the Amazon rain forest. Ideal for high school classroom. English This film explores the difficulties of formulating international policy. Various perspectives are examined during the course of this film: that of the agriculturists who pick coca, the Peruvian army sworn to eradicate the crop, Peruvian and US academics studying the problems of introducing alternative crops to the areas where coca is presently harvested, U.S. and Peruvian policy-‐makers, US army sworn to eradicate drug-‐dealers at the source, and the Sendero Luminoso, dedicated to bringing about a revolution in Peru in campaigns in the countryside and in the cities. Ophidian film, Ltd. and WHYY Philadelphia. 1992. English Filmed over nearly three years, _Waste Land_ follows renowned artist Bik Muniz as he journeys far from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janiero. There he photographs a band of eclectic band of "catadores"-‐-‐or self-‐designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz's initial objective was to "paint" the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring chacacters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to reimagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker (_Devil's Playground_, _Blindsight_, _Countdown to Zero_) has great access to the entire process and, in the English and end, offers stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the Portuguese with alchemy of the human spirit. 2009. English subtitles Filmed over nearly three years, Waste Land follows renowned artist Bik Muniz as he journeys far from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janiero. There he photographs a band of eclectic band of "catadores"-‐-‐or self-‐designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz's initial objective was to "paint" the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring chacacters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to reimagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker (_Devil's Playground_, Blindsight, Countdown to Zero) has great access to the entire process and, in the English and end, offers stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the Portuguese with alchemy of the human spirit. 2009. English subtitles Grades 3 -‐ 12. English In 1994 a group of 2,000 Guatemalan refugees returned to their homeland after 12 years of exile in Mexican refugee camps. This film follows the Guatemalans from the refugee camps back to their towns focusing on one, Cuarto Pueblo, where the army massacred over 300 people in 1982. Maryknoll World Publications. 1995. English The women garment workers of Mexico City are the focus of this 1987 documentary which shows their struggle to form a union and cooperative, and the impact of the 1985 earthquake. Icarus film. 1986. English "Wetback, The Undocumented Documentary" is a feature length documentary that follows several migrants from Central America and Mexico on an extraordinary and extremely dangerous journey to North America. More than 3,000 Latin Americans a day embark upon this journey. Less than 300 make it to their destination. This film begins in Nicaragua and takes the viewer on a journey through five borders. Border control tightens as the migrants move North. Gangs in Mexico and vigilante groups in the USA are some of the perils the migrants might have to face on their way to the American Dream. 2004 English Article examining the ways Central America is presented in educational materials and the biases shown. Very good as teacher resource. N.d. English Study unit introduces students to the complexities of the rainforest and the issues surrounding its development and preservation. Includes 24 slides, resource list, and activities. Junior high. Time: 3-‐6 weeks. Please specify English or Spanish version when ordering. English Diane K. Shaffer, compiler. Intercultural Development and Research Association. Designed for children of limited English Grades 3 -‐ 12. English Set in the isolated cloud forests of the northern Ecuadorian Andes Mountains, the film is narrated by the founders and children of Junín who depict how the village’s daily life has been affected by copper that were discovered beneath their land. As two invading mining companies become increasingly brazen in their attempts to infiltrate and control the English with area, the community forms a united resistance in order to survive. Spanish Subtitles Documentary describing the struggle of the largely Indian peasantry in Guatemala against a heritage of state and foreign (U.S.) oppression. Includes extensive interviews with Indian activist Rigoberta Menchu, winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize. For advanced high school, college, or adult audiences. Re-‐edited and re-‐issued in 1993. PBS film. High Spanish w/ English demand. subtitles
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When the River Met the Sea (Cuando el Rio y el Mar Se Unieron)
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Where are the Beans?
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Where Land is Life
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Where There is Hatred
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Whisky
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Who Am I? (¿Quien Soy Yo?): The Found Children of Argentina
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Who is the Latino?
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Who Really Discovered America? Great American Confrontations
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Who the Hell is Juliette? (Quien Diablos es Juliette?)
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Who's Behind Chico & the Man?
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Whose Woods Are These?
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Why do People Move? Migration from Latin America
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When the River Met the Sea (2004) Winner of the Grand Jury Prize, Latin American Environmental film Festival, 2005 This title was produced by and for the Afro-‐indigenous GarÃ-‐funa (also spelled Garifuna) population of Honduras. Politically and economically marginalized for their race and unique culture and history, the community has faced further devastation in the deadly wake of Hurricane Mitch in 1998. When the River Met the Sea focuses more specifically on the after-‐effects of Hurricane Mitch and English (and the ongoing neglect by the Honduran government, with an emphasis on Spanish with the voices of women and youth in the community. English subtitles) In 1993 Linda Shelly visited La Esperanza, Honduras, where she had lived for several years on an MCC assignment. Even though her Honduran farmer friends had a good bean harvest that year, they did not have enough beans to feed their families. Linda began to ask her friends, "Where are the beans?" This film presents their answers as a "detective story." Viewers try to find the root causes for the disappearance of the beans. The trail eventually leads to global economic policies and the connections between people living in Central and North America. A Mennonit Central Committee production, 1995. Good way to introduce younger audiences to these big concepts. Guide included. English For the indigenous peoples of Peru's altiplano, the rugged land around Lake Titicaca is more than soil. Through centuries of conquest and exploitation, the Quechua and Aymara people have held on to the concept of the Pacha Mama-‐-‐Mother Earth. Today they are reclaiming the land as their birthright. At the same time they are rediscovering the traditional methods of agriculture that once made this region the breadbasket of Peru. Maryknoll World film Library. 1989. English Examines non-‐violence as a political strategy. Analyzes successful protest movements in Chile and the Philippines, including interviews and footage of clandestine planning sessions of the anti-‐Pinochet underground. Also considers the applicability of similar strategies in other areas such as the Palestinian West Bank. This film is particularly valuable because it analyzes on-‐violent tactics as a political phenomenon, not a moral issue. The sections on Chile also stand alone as a good documentary of the anti-‐ Pinochet movement. Maryknoll World film. 1990. English The deadpan style of Jim Jarmusch meets Aki Kaurismaki's wry sensibility in this perversely funny story set in Montefilm, Uruguay. When Jacobo, a lonely sock factory worker, hears about the impending visit of his irritatingly cheerful brother, who he hasn't seen in years, he enlists his Spanish with faithful assistant Marta to pretend to be his wife. 2004. English subtitles What does it feel like to suddenly discover that your parents are not actually your parents, but part of a network of military criminals who murdered your mother and father. Or that your mother gave birth to you one minute and was killed the next? Or that as a young child you were kidnapped and given to friends of those who tortured and killed your parents? And then to find your true family? The children of Argentina's disappeared are not young adults struggling with such complex and traumatic discoveries. For three decades, the Plaza de Mayo Grandmothers have been searching for their 500 stolen grandchildren, the children of their own children who disappeared in Argentina's Dirty Way (1976-‐83). To date, 88 of these missing children have been found and have recovered their true identity. Who Am I? tells Spanish with their story. Directed by Estella Bravo. Copyright 2007. English subtitles English w/ Spanish National Public Radio. Viva latino! Series. 1980. summary Seven explorers, each claiming to be the true discoverer of America, battle it out on a To Tell the Truth-‐style show. Includes role descriptions, essay test items, and teaching suggestions. Grades 7-‐12. For 10-‐35 students; can be played in one class period. English Shot in Cuba, Mexico and the U.S. over a period of three years, this film a features remarkable cinematography, a wonderful sense of humor and a hugely charismatic performance of sixteen year old Yuliet Ortega as herself. This is the fancinating story of two girls in search of their fathers, Spanish w/ English whom they both have never known, while searching for a better life. subtitles Pacifica Radio Archive. Probes the controversy over the presentation of the Mexican-‐American characters of the TV program. Interviews the producers and stars of Chico and the Man, including the late Freddie Prinze. English An ecological examination of the pattern of destruction in forests abroad and in the United States. Educational film Network. 1992. English Using activities based on the theory of multiple intelligences, this unit draws upon poetry, music, art, and testimonies to explore the flight of political refugees, the quest for economic opportunities, and the risks taken by some immigrants. Using their own families' migration histories as a starting point, your students will come away with a better understanding of this significant human phenomenon. English This unit allows students to examine the how and why of migration through interactive group activities. Students utilize primary sources of poems, music, art, and testimonials to understand political and economic facets of migration. Cassette included with guide. English From the critically acclaimed novel by Jean Rhys comes a tale of erotic obsession in the tradition of THE LOVER and WILD ORCHID. On a plantation in the lush Blue Mountains of Jamaica, a family (Rachel Ward and Michael York) on the verge of losing their estate promises their daughter, Antoinette (Karina Lombard) to Englishman Edward Rochester (Nathanial Parker). Immersed in the island's traditions and hypnotic rhythms, the young lovers are swept into a menage of black magic and erotic obsession that spirals into a climax of seduction, betrayal, and ultimately, revenge. ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY. 1993. English
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Fourteen year old Wilbert has lived on the streets for seven years. He is quite familiar with the mental and physical pain that street kids all over Spanish w/ English the world have had to live with. Wilbert lives in Leon and gives a voice to subtitles (although the struggle of the estimated 10,000 other children who live on the the bottom line of streets in Nicaragua. Directed and Produced by Bent Erik Kroyer, First subtitles is cut in Run Icarus film, 1995. half) Rio de Janiero, "the marvalous city", is well known for its glamorous life, the extraordinary carnival, beaches, and beach beauties. But few people know that the wildlife of the city is equally flamboyant. The city crowned by the spectacular Christ statue is indeed the greenest metropolis in the world, for in it live an enormous number of wild animals. Tijuca National Park is the wild heart of Rio de Janeiro. This mystic rainforest lies on steep hills in the middle of the city, surrounded by a sea of stone. As part of the Atlantic rainforest it is a hot spot of biodiversity. Here the rare Blue Manakin dancer bird performs its spectacular dance, army ants swarm out for a hunt and large groups of coatis enjoy their life as the main predator -‐ the jaguar -‐ became extinct decades ago. Due to Rio's unique neighborhood of rainforest and city, encounters between people and wild animals are common. Capuchin monkeys often enter houses and create a mess and sometimes caimans end up in peoples' swimming pools. The close proximity of nature in Rio de Janeiro inspires also the makers of Carnival. While the preparations for the city's biggest annual event are going on, the film shows intimate moments in the life of Rios German w/ English wild inhabitants, revealing many interesting facts of their biology. 2004 subtitles Works of this cubist/primitivist painter, emphasizing African influence. Cabinet Collection Nos. 209 and 210. 2 guides included. English A presentation of Latin America in the 19th and 20th centuries through black and white photographs. Subjects range from baseball to Mayan ruins to the Indians of the Southern Cone to Chinese peddlers. 1987. English This film reveals the Mayan life and culture in Guatemala 500 years after the ''discovery'' of America. Interviews with army and church officials together with visuals of the Tzutuhil Indians reveal the harsh repercussions of Columbus' voyage. First Run/ Icarus film. 1992. English Documentary about the conservationist organization "Lighthawk," a not-‐ for-‐profit group which uses planes for environmental monitoring throughout North and Central America. This program concentrates on a trip by the group to rainforests in Belize. High school-‐college. New Mexico Public Television. 1990. English How do Cubans feel about their identity and freedom of speech? For the first time, the people of Cuba question the values that western democracy holds sacred and the price they have paid for their independence. _With or without Fidel_ is an extremely rare glimpse into the heart of Cuban society. Filmed during the most precarious period in the island's history, it reveals the aspirations and vulnerabilities of a Revolution on the brink of change. The documentary features the island's leading politicians, intellectuals, and dissidents who debate the future direction of their nation, prompting the question: Will the Spanish with Revolution survive after Castro? English subtitles American Association of State Colleges and Universities. 1983. English Winner of the Latin American Cinema Award at the 2001 Sundance film Festival, Without A Trace is a smartly written and visually sumptuous road movie about two women on the run. Aurelia is a single mother who?s fled her factory job and drug-‐dealing boyfriend; Ana is a smooth talking smuggler of fake Mayan artifacts fleeing a corrupt cop. When they cross paths at a truck stop on Mexico's dusty northern border, they decide to travel together to the Yucatan, knowing that their budding friendship is built on secrets and deceptions. Maria Novaro (The Garden Spanish with of Eden) wrote and directed. Mexico, 2000, film. subtitles Without Papers chronicles the lives of two undocumented students attending college in America. Directed by Florencia Krochik and co-‐ directed by Gabriel Sanchez. filmed in the USA. Completed in May 2008. 11 minutes, 23 seconds. This project contains dialogue in English. Subtitled in Spanish. Submitted in the “short film” category to the 2009 Latin American Environmental Media Festival. FORMS: Documentary, Short GENRES: Family, Drama, Educational, Underground, Coming of Age , Human Rights, Independent, Reality, Docu-‐Drama, Culture NICHES: Hispanic, Jewish, Latino, Third World, Women, Student, Youth/Teen, Mature/Adult English Examines the impact of the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary on the relationship between the Americas in the 19th and 20th centuries. Contains archival footage of the U.S. Army's incursion into Mexico in search of Pancho Villa, as well as footage of the building of the Panama Canal. Guidance Associates. 1990. English Similar in structure to the unit above, this kit focuses on grass-‐roots development projects for women and the pros and cons of Western-‐style development for Third World women. Upper Midwest Women's History Center. 1989. English A history of the roles of women in politics, the professions, arts, religion, law, families, and education. 1985. See also From Pre-‐Columbian Times to the Twentieth Century H/LA/22. English Demonstrates the diversity of women's status and roles in Latin America in an attempt to break down stereotypes. Upper Midwest Women's History Center. 1984. English M. Venezuela: The 21st Century to Prehistory This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English A history in the roles of women in politics, the professions, the arts, religion, law, families, and education. 1985. 169 pp. See also volume II, The Twentieth Century, HC/LA/13. English
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Part A: Bolivia: Coca, Food of the Poor. This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. Language: English Length: 58 min. English B.Brasil: Priests, Samba Dancers, and Mulattos This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English C. Chile: The Drama of Hope This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English D. Cuba: The Children of Fidel This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering English E. Dominicanas This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English F. Ecuador: The Indian Women This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering English G. Guatemala Silenced This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English H. Mexico: Rebellion of the Llorona This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English I. Nicaragua: Red to Violet This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English J. Peru: Rage of Hunger This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English K. Puerto Rico: Paradise Invaded This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English L. To Be a Mother in Latin America This series looks at Latin America through its women. Each film tells the stories of Latin American women in different countries who take on the burden of living and enabling their children to survive. Produced, directed and presented by Carmen Sarmiento Garcia. film for the Humanities. 1995. Please specify program when ordering. English Describes the work of the Inter-‐American Foundation to support grass-‐ roots development in Latin America. This film tells the story of the Women's Constructive Collective, a program created to give women job training, supervisory skills, and financial management skills in the construction industry. Jamaican women have benefited both psychologically and economically from this collective effort. Instructor's guide includes questions which encourage discussion about Jamaican history and women working in traditionally male-‐dominated fields. Inter-‐ American Foundation. Guide included. 1986. English This film briefly explores the history of US-‐Mexican relations and the stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings that often stand as barriers between the two countries, then goes on to explore the impact of maquiladora industries on both nations. It is a balanced and reasonably thorough examination of many of the issues involved in this type of international business. PBS film. 1988. English Made at the end of the Reagan Administration, this newsmagazine-‐style show examines US support of the Nicaraguan contras. Includes interviews with Congressmen and diplomats on both sides of the issue. It is particularly interesting because it was made during the Iran-‐contra investigations, so it documents the uncertainty prevalent at the time. Would be good used in combination with the Frontline special listed above. PBS film. 1986. English Designed to give students a greater understanding of the human societies that populate the world, and to interact with them more effectively. 1984. English
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This introductory program explains what culture is and what factors help shape it, including religion, technology, environment, climate, natural resources, and history; illustrated by ethnic photography from around the world. Includes a 36-‐page teacher's guide with reproducible activities and tests. United Learning, Inc. 1989 English This unit includes a three hour film which documents the live teleconference in celebration of the 17th annual World Food Day with Ray Suarez interviewing Professor Amartya Sen who won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics. The last hour of the tape is a film prepared by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The film is accompanied by a group of articles compiled into a textbook on the current state of hunger in the world. 2000. English See above description. 1986. English See above description. 1986. Includes enough activities for several classroom periods. English Background information and activities about world hunger, designed for use on World Food Day, Oct. 16th, 1986. English In Southern Belize, Pedro, a 23 year old Maya, with the help of Indigenous partners from Canada, is combining ancient wisdom with modern technology to help preserve the rainforest and the Maya's way of life. Roads, logging, lack of land rights and a devastating hurricane are just a few of the challenges Pedro must face in his battle to preserve the rainforest and its treasure trove of medicinal plants. In his efforts to protect and rejuvenate the rainforest, Pedro is learning both the ancient wisdom of traditional healers and modern techniques of satellite mapping. Maps like the ones Pedro is learning to make are being used by Maya leaders in negotiations with government for a co-‐management agreement that will give the Maya a say in how their ancestral lands will be developed. But, if the Maya and other Indigenous peoples of the world are going to win their struggle with development it will be up to young people like Pedro to create a sustainable balance between traditional and modern lifestyles. Directed by Steve Wolfson, Les Productions Rivard 2002. English A. Essay Tests Provides teachers with suggestions for preparing true/false, matching, multiple-‐choice, and essay tests. Each booklet discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a testing procedure, and offers specific advice on test design, writing questions, and grading. 3 separate booklets; please specify when ordering. English A. Matching and True/False Tests Provides teachers with suggestions for preparing true/false, matching, multiple-‐choice, and essay tests. Each booklet discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a testing procedure, and offers specific advice on test design, writing questions, and grading. 3 separate booklets; please specify when ordering. English A. Multiple Choice Tests Provides teachers with suggestions for preparing true/false, matching, multiple-‐choice, and essay tests. Each booklet discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a testing procedure, and offers specific advice on test design, writing questions, and grading. 3 separate booklets; please specify when ordering. English Bunel achieved the essence of the book's mad romance with his audacious genius for daring symbolism and extravagantly expressive images. In this adaptation of Bronte's work, the Latin lovers throw themselves into their passion with a force which obliterates all convention. Directed by Luis Bunel. Starring Irasema Dilian, Jorge Mistral, Spanish w/ English Lilia Prado, Ernesto Alonso. 1953. Black and White. subtitles This movie is based on the story of Xica, a black slave who becomes the unofficial Empress of Braxil using her will and sexual charm. Set in the interior of Brazil during the diamond rush of the 18th century. Directed by Carlos Diegues. Starring ZeZe Motta, Walmor Chagas. 1976. Adult Audience. Portuguese w/ Available ONLY on VHS English subtitles
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Pictures of Record. The set includes an extensive treatment of the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its sculptured base-‐relief and glyphs, as well as the offerings and artifacts found at the site. Guide included. English 50 slides Julio and Tenoch are two teens ruled by raging hormones and a mission to consume exotic substances. But one summer, the boys learn more about life than they bargain for when they set off on a wild, cross-‐ country trip with seductive Luisa. Both boys taste forbidden fruit as Luisa schools them in the finer points of passion, but will their mutual desire Spanish w/ English 1 hour 45 for her destroy their friendship forever? subtitles min. 'Yau Patsa' means 'World of Water'. This documentary shows the culture of the people that live in the southern region of Conchucos (Ancash, Peru) through their relationship with water. Along a voyage starting at 2000 meters above sea level and ending at 5000 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, we meet 4 characters that tell us about the different ways they relate to water. Antonio is a carpenter and recalls how his ancestors used to call for water during droughts, Ninfa shows us how to make maize beer and Bebel tells us about how he makes educational documentaries Quechua and and about an origin myth. Finally, Jose describes how global warming Spanish with has affected his profession and the glaciers that give the water to all the English and Spanish region. subtitles 34 minutes When Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba the Unites States began the four-‐decade-‐long trade embargo, stranding 150,000 American cars. Stunning footage captures these exotic and colorful cars that roam the island paradise. In a climate of Castro conformity, they represent freedom for those who own them. The hard-‐working and resourceful Cubans cherish the American (Yank) cars (tanks) and take the phrase, "living with less" to a new level. These classic Caddies, Buicks and Hudsons still cruise Havana’s sun splashed streets thanks to the imagination and industry of the underground network of mechanics, inventors and artists. Including rare, never before seen footage from the Spanish with Cuban National Television Archive! English subtitles 70 minutes
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Yo la peor de todas
Yo soy Cuba (I Am Cuba)
Yo soy el que tu buscas (I'm the One You're Looking For)
You Can't Grow Home Again
You Must Have Been a Bilingual Baby
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This program introduces several of the societies which formed the Inca empire. High-‐rise tombs, mummified remains, and elaborate buildings are reminders of these civilizations. The program also includes footage of a contemporary festival in which descendents of the Chunchos climb high into the mountains to re-‐enact age-‐old rituals. film for the Humanities. film 1989. English Based on the book, The Traps of Faith, by Octavio Paz. This is a magnificent portrayal of 17th century poet Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz who in order to pursue her passion for writing, must enter the convent. Starring Assumpta Serna and Dominique Sanda. Directed by Maria Luisa Spanish w/ English film Bemberg. 105 min. 1990. High Demand. subtitles This Soviet-‐Cuban co-‐production is structured like a social realist mural with five panels, each of which illustrates a different aspect of the revolution. After disapprovingly surveying the fleshpots of tourist Havana, it moves into the sugar can fields, then returns to the city to follow the leftist student movement. From there it journeys to the country to show the bombing of the innocent peasants' hillside dwellings. It ends in the mountains marching with Fidel Castro's ragtag army. Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov. Starring Luz Maria Collazo, Jose Spanish w/ English film Gallardo, Sergio Corrieri. 141 min. 1964. Black and White. High Demand. subtitles From the Amores dificiles series. Set in Barcelona's seedy underworld, this film tells the story of a beautiful model seeking revenge from her rapist. This obsession drives her to team up with some seedy characters and leads her through bizarre and dangerous plot twists. Contains some nudity. Directed by Jamie Chavarri. Starring Paricia Adriani, Chus Spanish w/ English film Lampreave, Richard Borras, Toni Canto. 1988. subtitles Pre-‐teen narrator Stephanie Yu takes viewers on a trip to the Costa Rican rainforest to examine its great biological diversity and the issues surrounding its preservation. Grades 3-‐10. PBS film (3-‐2-‐1 Contact film episode). 1990. English This documentary investigates how babies become bilingual, how schoolchildren fare in language immersion classes, and how adults cope with learning a foreign language. Includes footage of several different types of immersion programs, including a French immersion school for English-‐speaking children, a Spanish immersion class made up of both English and Spanish-‐dominant children, and an adult intensive foreign study program. Excellent for courses in education or foreign language teaching, or for parent groups concerned about language immersion film programs. filmmakers Library, Inc. 1990. English A culture kit designed to accompany _Beyond the Book: Mayeros, A Yucatec Maya Family_. This culture kit includes items discussed in _Mayeros_ and an accompanying guide for teachers providing Culture Kit background information and explaining the items in the kit. English By Eleuterio Po'ot Yah, with a grammatical introduction by Victoria Bricker. Listing of verbs in Yucatec Maya with explanations for their use. book 1981. English On January 1, 1994, a few minutes after midnight in Southeastern Mexico, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has just become law. During the night, a small band of Indian rebels rises up in the state of Chiapas demanding local autonomy. They call themselves the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN). Two years later, in the summer of 1996, three students from the US and Europe hear something so new and powerful in the Zapatista's message that they realize they must go to Chiapas. Armed only with credit cards and two state-‐of-‐the-‐ art digital film cameras, they make their way deep into the Lacandon Jungle to join and document the ongoing rebellion. Big Noise film. film www.bignoisefilm.com. 1998. English The legendary leader of the Zapatista uprising, Subcomandante Marcos, speaks to thousands of Mexican workers and peasants in the remote Lacandon rain forest at the National Democratic Convention convened by the Zapatista leadership in August 1994. Includes footage of the Zapatista film army and interviews. International Action Center. 1994. Spanish/ English A History of Mexican Art, Set 4. By Robert C. MacLaurin and Katherine B. slide MacLaurin. Guide included. English Crowing Rooster Arts and the National Labor Committee bring us this gripping, low-‐budget film depicting free trade areas in Latin American. Countries are engaged in a race to the bottom to see who will accept the lowest wages and poorest working conditions to attract the most foreign investment. Companies in these free trade zones pay absurdly low wages, but the exploitation goes much further. Teenage girls often work 23 hour shifts; they are forced to take birth control pills and they must pay for abortions if they get pregnant. Unions are prohibited, and each company has armed guards. These free trade zones are supported by USAID funds, yet the US is losing out: the US loses jobs and income at home, and doesn't gain a trading partner, since the LDC workers earning film $.38/ hour cannot afford to buy US goods. 1996. English This film, adapted from the play by Luis Valdez, is based on the actual Sleepy Lagoon murder case in which Henry Reyna is the leader of a group of Mexican-‐Americans being sent to San Quentin without substantial evidence for the death of a man at Sleepy Lagoon. Starring Edward James Olmos, Tyne Daly, Daniel Valdez. Directed by Luis Valdez. MCA/ film Universal. 1981. English Pacifica Radio Archive. Interviews Thomas Sanchez, author of Zoot Suit Murders, a novel of the turbulent times in the early 1940's of Los Angeles, when young Chicanos clashed culturally and physically with the cass police and the military. English
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