FAU Libraries Media Center - Videographies, Death & Dying

VH 0596 Acting Our Age
Summary: Introduces six women, aged 65 to 75, and through their stories of personal struggle and triumph, dispels the myths and challenges the image of old women in American culture. Includes discussions of sexuality, being alone, financial difficulties, and dealing with death. 058 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY

VH 3524 Born Dying
Summary: This tape discusses the non-treatment of newborn handicapped babies. 022 Min. VIDEO 1983

VH 5702 Casualty Phobia
Summary: From Vietnam to Somalia, television images of U.S. casualties have convinced Pentagon war planners to pursue a vision of 'bloodless war.' An eye-opening investigation into where technology, media, and the reality of conflict collide. 029 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY

VH 6645 Companions on a Journey
Summary: Coping with terminal illness is understandably difficult both for patients and the people who care for them. Through personal experiences, this presentation shows how hospice encourages patients to live as fully and as comfortably as possible, with the support of family and friends. 022 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 3502 Dax's Case
Summary: Dax Cowart, was badly burned when a propane gas tank exploded. During his long and often excruciatingly painful recovery, he wished to have life support terminated. This program, filmed over a ten year period, examines the rights of severely injured persons to determine their own future, versus society's compulsion to keep these patients alive. Dax survived and is now married and owner of his own business. 058 Min. VIDEO 1985

VH 6480 Death: The Final Chapter
Summary: A range of cultural issues and attitudes surrounds death and dying. Certainly the age of the dying person, the extent of the illness or injury, as well as the legal and ethical ramifications, are factors that need to be considered in prolonging life and continuing medical support. In recent years, the hospice movement has provided valuable assistance for many dying persons and their families. Because the death of a loved one can have significant health consequences for family and friends, the support provided by familial and social networks plays an important role in easing the pain of separation and loss. 030 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: HUMAN CONDITION, THE

VH 2545 Discussing Advanced Directives
Summary: In this video, Dr. Michael Mulvihill and other health care providers employ a concise and practical guide for health care professionals on how to facilitate doctor/patient discussion about advanced directives such as health care proxies and living wills. Emphasis is placed upon enabling patients to choose the type of treatment that they would desire in the event that they are unable to decide for themselves. 025 Min. VIDEO

VH 6062 Dying
Summary: Covering a period of two years, this film shows how three Americans faced their own deaths from cancer. Through interviews with individuals insight is provided into the experience of dying as felt by those dying and their survivors. Looks at the resources dying people draw on from the humanities, such as religious faith, music, poetry, etc. Aims to widen the perception and understanding of death. 082 Min. VIDEO 1976

VH 2959 Dying, Death and Bereavement
Summary: This program looks at the prospects of death and dying. Older people share their views on widowhood and grief. 060 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: SOCIAL WORK Series: GROWING OLD IN A NEW AGE

VH 1639 Dying Wish
Summary: Things were simpler when everyone knew what death was. With the range of medical apparatus & techniques now available, however, death has had to be defined & the role of caretaker - both family & professional staff - has taken on a new load of ethical, emotional, intellectual, & legal dilemmas. 052 Min. VIDEO 1991

VH 6644 End of Life: In Comfort & Care
Summary: Patients and their treatment teams explain decisions they made about their future care and the positive results from talking about the end of life issues with family members. Doctors, nurses and the patients present their reasons for accepting mortality and receiving hospice care, rather than prolonged chemotherapy or hospitalization. 025 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 6082 Endnotes
Summary: The hospice for the dying at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Canada, under the leadership of Balfour Mount, M.D., creates a sense of normalcy and even vibrancy. Musicians, pets, and celebrations enrich daily life. Filmed over one month, Endnotes captures the unique philosophy of a world-renowned model for compassionate care. 051 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 3756 Execution at Midnight
Summary: Since the U.S. Resumed the death penalty in 1977, over 3, 000 people in 36 states have been sentenced to death. "EXECUTION AT MIDNIGHT" (Part 1: Death Row, Part 2: The Last Hours), examines what many Americans call justice and others term barbarity. This program is based on interviews with seven inmates living on death row, all of whom were convicted of murder and have been on death row from six to twelve years. The camera's eye places the viewer in the agonizing last hour, waiting in the holding cell and being led to the execution room. 100 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: COMMUNICATION, CRIMINOLOGY

VH 2824 Fate Worse Than Death, A?
Summary: Advances in medical science sometimes make life and death choices more, rather than less, difficult. This powerful documentary follows several families through the process of deciding whether to withdraw artificial life support from a loved one in a coma or vegetative state. Some families feel their relative should be allowed to die with dignity. Others believe that "pulling the plug" is the equivalent of murder. Relatives, doctors, nurses, 050 Min. VIDEO

VH 1969 Fig Tree, The
Summary: Karron Graves, Teresa Wright, Doris Roberts & Olivia Cole. Directed by Calvin Skaggs. Deals with pain & confusion surrounding the death of a loved one. Young Miranda (Karron Graves) fears death. She doesn't understand why her mama died so suddenly. 058 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: LITERATURE-I Series: WONDERWORKS FAMILY MOVIE

VH 0457 Gifted Adolescents & Suicide
Summary: Episode of the television program, Donahue, in which a panel and the audience discuss teen suicide. 027 Min. VIDEO 1988

VH 1955 Help Me Die
Summary: Covers the issues and options on both sides of the physician assisted suicide debate. Highly recommended for general and health care audiences. 048 Min. VIDEO

VH 6149 I'm Really Going to Miss Me
Summary: How do people approach life when the end is near? Taking a personal rather than clinical approach, this documentary records the intimate thoughts and feelings of terminally ill patients. Hopes, fears, regrets, the reactions of others, and preparations for the end are all candidly discussed, offering a look at what life is really like for those who don't have long to live. 059 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 7316 In Their Own Words: Retirement and Options for Living
Summary: In this program "seniors speak of their retirement planning, their expectations, and whether they were met. They demonstrate a variety of ways to move into retirement and living out the retired lifestyle. Finally, they demonstrate differences in adjusting to being retired." 028 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 7315 In Their Own Words: The Social Convoy
Summary: Later adulthood is a subset of the Developing adult series, presenting issues and challenges faced by men and women age 65 and over. In this program the social convoy has been described as the group of people who accompanies us on the journey known as life. It is a critical element of good adjustment and well-being at every stage of development. Seniors talk about their marriages and the issues they have dealt with through the years with varying degrees of success. The essence of these marriages can be seen in both the verbal and non-verbal messages they send each other. Through this video we see that diversity abounds as we age. 028 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 7317 In Their Own Words: Widowhood and Integrity vs. Despair
Summary: In this program "widows and widowers discuss the traumatic experience of losing a spouse. They describe their feelings, reactions, and how they adjusted. In a very moving way, the seniors explore the life altering experience and the effect it had on them. The function of one's social network of friends and family is also revealed. 029 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 0456 Jenny's Song
Summary: Dramatization about an adolescent's grief after her father suddenly dies of a heart attack. 082 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY

VH 2065 Kate Chopin: Five Stories of an Hour
Summary: Consists of five versions of the same short story, "The Story of an Hour, " which examines the behavior and feelings of a woman on the day she is informed of her husband's death. 026 Min. VIDEO Subject: WRITERS

VH 7314 Late Adulthood. Death, Dying & Bereavement and Widowhood
Summary: Video is the third in a three part series presenting the issues and challenges facing men and women aged 65 and older. 028 Min. VIDEO 2001

VH 6148 Letting Go...A Hospice Journey
Summary: Shows how hospice can provide an opportunity to find comfort, companionship, and peace before death for terminally ill patients and their families. The program sheds light on the decision-making process of the doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers involved in the hospice. 091 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 6643 Living Fully Until Death
Summary: Morrie Schwartz, Shirley Waring, and William Meyer each find a unique path toward coming to terms with terminal illness. Each struggles in his or her own way of trying to find personal control, planning for the unknown, and finding a place for spirituality. Each finds new meaning in life and courage to deal with the challenge of living fully, despite their illnesses. 029 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 6642 Living with Loss, Healing with Hope
Summary: Compiled from the works of Dr. Earl A. Grollman to help a bereaved person during the grieving process. This program offers comfort and support during the times when a person feels empty, powerless, and incapable of dealing with their grief. The visual serenity created by watching reflective patterns in the cool still surface of a mountain lake, or rain drops rolling gently off the golden tips of an autumn leaf, or seeing birds soaring silently in a peaceful sky provide an uplifting and nourishing mood. 013 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 1638 Mercy Killing
Summary: Hosted by Phil Donahue. The panelists on this deeply moving Phil Donahue program are a woman who helped her terminally ill mother end her own life, the daughter of a man who shot his crippled wife after she begged him to end her misery, & the mother of Karen Ann Quinlan. 028 Min. VIDEO 1988

VH 4880 Mumia: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?
Summary: Mumia was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Daniel Faulkner, a 25 year old white Philadelphia policeman. His conviction has been protested by a number of activists and celebrities who call him a political prisoner because of the perceived irregularities in both the evidence and the conduct of his trial. 074 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: COMMUNICATION, CRIMINOLOGY, AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES

VH 2024 Music School, The & Parker Adderson, Philosopher
Summary: The Music School--This is John Updike's story of a contemporary writer struggling to find a focus in his life, 30 mins. Parker Adderson, Philosopher--Ambrose Bierce's story of a Union spy caught during the Civil War who must face the reality of death. 069 Min. VIDEO 1978 Subject: LITERATURE-I Series: AMERICAN SHORT STORY COLLECTION, THE

VH 6599 On Our Own Terms, Moyers On Dying: A Death of One's Own
Summary: Three patients and their families, and their doctors discuss some of the issues surrounding death and how dying people can exert some control over the manner of their death. Issues include paying for care, humane treatment, balancing dying and dignity. 088 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6602 On Our Own Terms, Moyers On Dying: A Different Kind of Care
Summary: Presents important strides being made in palliative care for the dying, bringing peace to those who fear that they will be a burden to loved ones, suffer needlessly, or be abandoned in their hour of greatest needs. 088 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6600 On Our Own Terms, Moyers On Dying: A Time to Change
Summary: Looks at issues surrounding end-of-life care in hospitals and nursing homes. Crusading medical professionals discuss ways to improve terminal care by changing the overburdened health care system in the U.S. Moyers introduces crusading medical professionals who dedicated themselves to improving end-of-life care. 088 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6601 On Our Own Terms, Moyers On Dying: Living With Dying
Summary: Patients and medical professionals overcome taboos to discuss the end of life, demonstrating that dying can be a rich experience for both the terminally ill and their loved ones. 088 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 2505 Parting Glances
Summary: Michael is editing an S&M science fiction novel he can't stand, his friend and former lover Nick is dying of AIDS and his current lover Robert is about to leave for two years in Africa. And there begins a surprisingly funny, wonderfully acted love story set in the gay scene of Manhattan. Director: Bill Sherwood. 090 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: COMMUNICATION, DRAMA

VH 3523 Pitch of Grief
Summary: Eric Stange interviews four people who have had loved ones die suddenly and how they dealt with it. 032 Min. VIDEO 1985

VH 3521 Right to Die, The
Summary: A thorough look for medical professionals at the questions surrounding a patient's right to be removed from a life support system. 019 Min. VIDEO 1986

VH 6317 Rockaby
Summary: This program films the making of the play "Rockaby" from the initial meeting with director Alan Schneider and actress Billie Whitelaw. It includes the complete premiere performance of the play as well as the behind-the-scenes record of its production. 058 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: THEATRE

VH 5610 Saying Kaddish
Summary: Portrays the experience of the Roth family when Rachel Roth dies of cancer at age 59. She leaves behind an immediate family consisting of her husband and two daughters. The film focuses on the pain and searching of the Roth family, particularly on the tensions between the demands of Jewish traditions and their own needs during Shiva, the seven day mourning period following the burial. Directed by Oren Rudavsky. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 2643 Serious Depression
Summary: Serious depression affects 10 million Americans every year. An estimated 15% of the population suffer from it at least once in their lives. Host Jamie Guth explains that women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with it, and interviews experts on its causes and treatment. Viewers meet a woman who dealt with the death of her young son, a young woman still in conflict with her childhood experiences, a suicidal teenager, and an elderly woman who 028 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY Series: DOCTOR IS IN, THE

VH 2432 Serpent, The
Summary: A ceremony written by Jean Claude van Itallie, in collaboration with the Open Theater ensemble; under the direction of Joseph Chaikin and Roberta Sklar; produced and directed by Jac Venza. 072 Min. VIDEO 1970 Subject: THEATRE

VH 7907 View From the Inside: Just Ordinary Days
Summary: Focuses on three terminally ill people, along with their family members and health care and hospice professionals, discuss the issue surrounding death, including fears, denial and avoiding the topic. Presents ways that all can bet ter understand, comfort and support people through the dying process. 120 Min. VIDEO 2001

VH 5294 What Do I Tell My Children?
Summary: This award winning video is internationally recognized as an outstanding resource for families and professionals who are dealing with children and grief issues. In this video, children and parents share their stories and feelings about the loss of a loved one. 033 Min. VIDEO 1989

VH 7630 Yitzhak Rabin, 1922-1995: Soldier In The Army Of Peace
Summary: Video examines the life of the Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin, who was assassinated in 1995. The history of Israel from the time of the 1948 War of Independence to the time of Rabin's death is reviewed. Directed by Yehuda Kaveh. 055 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: MIDDLE EAST, BIOGRAPHY