FAU Libraries Media Center - Videographies, History

VH 7071 '50's & '60's, The
Summary: Anchored by Peter Jennings of ABC News, volume four, The '50's & '60's, looks at the Happy Daze [1953-1960]: The post-war baby boom, suburban living and Elvis Presley epitomize the contentment of the Eisenhower years. But these were also years marked by the Korean War, rabid McCarthyism, violent civil rights demonstrations, and a frightening escalation in the Cold War. This program probes the tensions between these crosscurrents in American history. 135 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. HISTORY, ECONOMICS Series: THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME

VH 7072 '70's, The
Summary: Anchored by Peter Jennings of ABC News, volume 5, The 70's, looks at Approaching the Apocalypse [1971-1975]: The one bright spot of the 1970's was Nixon's opening of China to the West while the riots at Attica prison and Kent State University, the trauma of the war in Vietnam and the Watergate scandal, left Americans exhausted, embittered and disillusioned. This program appraises the effects of those blights on the political landscape and their impact on the trust between the government and the governed, so vital to the well-being of a representative democracy such as the U.S.. Starting Over [1976-1980]: The women's and civil rights movements, begun decades earlier and as controversial as ever, continued to evolve during the nation's Bicentennial Period. 090 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: U.S. HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMICS Series: THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME

VH 7073 '80's & '90's, The
Summary: Anchored by Peter Jennings of ABC News, volume 6, "80's & '90's", looks at A New World [1981-1989]: The Reagan era witnessed the unexpected end of the Cold War and a welcome return to a booming domestic economy, but did events unfold too quickly to control? The '90's and Beyond: Examines key moments of the '90's including the Persian Gulf War, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Waco Branch Davidian disaster, the current status of African-Americans and the phenomenon of celebrities created by the media. 090 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: COMPUTERS, U.S. HISTORY AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CRIMINOLOGY Series: THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME

VH 5328 1860
Summary: In May 1860, the Sicilians rebelled against and defeated the troops of the King of Naples; these are the events surrounding the battle of Calatafimi which are so vividly depicted in the film 1860. 072 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: COMMUNICATION

VH 3662 1861-1880: Civil War, Recovery, and Westward Expansion
Summary: Women's multiple contributions to the Civil War effort, and the personal toll experienced by families on both sides of the conflict. Emancipation's impact on the lives of Black women in the South, and the freedmen's schools movement. The development of new employment opportunities for women after the Civil War. Westward expansion from the perspective of American Indian and Mexican women, as well that of European-American women moving west in the mid-1800s. The early leaders and controversies of the growing movement for women's rights. 015 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE

VH 3663 1880-1920: Immigration, New Work and New Roles
Summary: Immigrant women build new lives in burgeoning cities and take work in the industrializing Northeast. Eastern immigrant life contrasts with the changing lives of American Indian, Mexican and Chinese women in western states. A growing middle class and increasing educational opportunities for both Black and white women provide fertile grounds for the development of social work. Feminization of service professions, industrialization, and the invention of the typewriter create niches for "women's work". The woman suffrage movement adopts tactics which bring it to the forefront of public attention and final victory in 1920. 016 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE

VH 3664 1917-1942: Cultural Image and Economic Reality
Summary: World War I creates many new employment opportunities for women and, combined with the suffrage victory of 1920, helps create a new self-image for American women. Movies, new clothing styles and liberated attitudes bring about many visible changes. New legislation creates increasing hardship for Asian and Mexican families and for American Indian populations. Lynching becomes a major issue for both Black and white women's organizations. The Harlem Renaissance adds a new voice to the heart of America. The personal and economic toll of the Great Depression affects women in a variety of ways, increasing discrimination for some and providing new opportunities for others. 017 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE

VH 3665 1942-1955: War Work, Housework, and Growing Discontent
Summary: The war effort again thrusts women into many new roles, including heavy industry and the military. World War II creates a major change in public attitudes toward Asian Americans. Women's economic independence is short-lived, however, as the war's end brings the men home to take over the jobs and push women back into their homes. The middle-class domestic ideal captures the hearts of many, but the number of married women in the labor force continues to rise. Discontent with the status quo boils over in Black communities and the civil rights movement is born. 014 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY, CIVIL RIGHTS Series: WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE

VH 3666 1955-1977: New Attitudes Force Dramatic Changes
Summary: Traditional family structures change as the divorce rate soars and women enter the workforce in record numbers. Relaxed immigration policies bring new cultures to American cities. Women are involved at every level as the civil rights movement brings dramatic change to the South. The feminist movement forges new options for women in both public and private life. 024 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, CIVIL RIGHTS Series: WOMEN IN AMERICAN LIFE

VH 5370 1980
Summary: Explores the year 1980, covering the Iran hostage crisis, the U.S. Olympic hockey team's gold medal victory of the Soviet Union, the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the Solidarity movement in Poland, the federal bailout of Chrysler corporation, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Love Canal industrial pollution. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5371 1981
Summary: Explores the year 1981, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5372 1982
Summary: Explores the year 1982, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5373 1983
Summary: Explores the year 1983, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5374 1984
Summary: Explores the year 1984, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5375 1985
Summary: Explores the year 1985, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5376 1986
Summary: Explores the year 1986, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5377 1987
Summary: Explores the year 1987, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5378 1988
Summary: Explores the year 1988, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 5379 1989
Summary: Explores the year 1989, covering world events, people, entertainment, science and technology. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: HISTORY OF THE 80s

VH 7658 20th Century with Mike Wallace
Summary: Covers three major stories of recent history, using news footage to tie together events over the span of decades. Against All Odds: The Six Day War and the Raid on Entebbe--JFK Assassination/Warren Commission--Johnson's decision not to seek re-election and Nixon's resignation. 138 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 4814 A. Phillip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom
Summary: Today most Americans don't realize that the man who led the 1963 March on Washington was not Martin Luther King Jr., but a 74 year old African American labor leader. This video begins to restore a brilliant civil rights activist to his place as a key figure in 20th century American history. 086 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: CIVIL RIGHTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN, AMERICAN STUDIES, BIOGRAPHY

VH 7772 Abolicao
Summary: An examination of the history of slavery in Brazil and the current racial situation of Black Brazilians on the 100th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. Examines the contemporary political, economic, social and cultural issues faced by Black Brazilians through interviews. Directed by Sozimo Bulbul. 153 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: CIVIL RIGHTS, ECONOMICS

VH 4588 About the Holocaust
Summary: A young woman tells of what she learned about her father's experience as a victim and survivor of the Holocaust. She provides a brief history of the Holocaust using documentary film and interviews with survivors. She notes that the legacy of the Holocaust should be for us to remember what happened to the Jews of Europe and others, to understand the enormity of the statistics and the human dimensions of the Holocaust, and to aim to eliminate prejudice, discrimination, and racism today. 028 Min. VIDEO 1980 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, HOLOCAUST

VH 7271 Abraham Lincoln
Summary: Scholars and guest examine the final stages of the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction through the writings of Abraham Lincoln, with particular attention to the Gettysburg address and the Emancipation Proclamation. 151 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: WRITERS

VH 5399 Abraham Lincoln Preserving the Union
Summary: Tells the complete story of Abraham Lincoln from the rustic childhood that forged his beliefs to the tough campaign that made him president. 100 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 6161 Absorption in Brahman: the Story of Hinduism in India
Summary: A presentation of the history of India and Hinduism as it developed in that country. Includes a discussion of the Hindu religion and beliefs. 026 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES Series: VIDEO-OUTLINES OF ASIAN RELIGIONS, VOL. 1

VH 8333 Adam Smith And The Wealth Of Nations
Summary: Produced to commemorate the bicentennial of Adam Smith's "The Wealth Of Nations", this documentary testifies that the questions Smith wrote about in 1776 are relevant and equally troubling today. 029 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: ECONOMICS

VH 6153 Afghanistan: Exporting the Taliban Revolution
Summary: Takes a firsthand look at the results and implications of the escalating tensions between Afghanistan and its neighbors. 024 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 0555 Africa Before the Europeans (100-1500)
Summary: Many great civilizations and empires rose and fell in Africa leaving great cultural heritage. The gradual spread of the Bantu peoples from their homeland in the Cameroons displaced the hunting people of the south making agriculture and animal herding the main pursuit of the rural people. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 2884 Africa: Continent of Contrasts
Summary: The world's second largest continent offers a wide variety of landscapes, and people have adapted to them in as many different ways. From ancient civilizations to the last big game herds, there is a lot to see in Africa. 035 Min. VIDEO Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY

VH 0277 African-American Legends & Leaders in American History
Summary: A video retrospective of the contributions of African-Americans who have been honored on postage stamps. Featured are prominent African-Americans who have impacted history, social movements, the arts, literature, music, sports, science, invention and discovery. 012 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 6505 African Ascetics and Celtic Monks/Byzantium & the Holy Roman
Summary: Program 1 - Tracks the spread of Christianity to Ireland and its establishment in Britain and northern Europe by Celtic monks. Program 2 - Contrasts the ill health of Rome and its Church with the spiritual and material vitality of Byzantium. But all was not well even in the east, as a war with Persia and the rise and swift spread of Islam made the Holy Land off-limits, while arguments about the nature of Christ continued to split the Christian world. Also focuses on the conversion of the Saxon tribes first by Bishop Boniface the Apostle of Germany and then by King Charlemagne, who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III. 096 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: TWO THOUSAND YEARS: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

VH 6958 After Stalin, Sputnik, The Wall
Summary: Episode 7: Thaw is conceivable with Stalin's death. Khrushchev outmaneuvers Malenkov for power and visits the West. The United States, pledged to contain rather than overthrow communism, does nothing. Episode 8: In the mid-50s, the Soviet Union seems to be forging ahead. In October 1957, the first Soviet satellite Sputnik orbits the earth to the dismay and fear of the United States, frustrated by its own ineffectual space program. Episode 9: The fate of Germany remains unresolved. West Germany has ben admitted to NATO. Within East Germany, Berlin is divided between East and West by an open border. 140 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: COLD WAR

VH 6043 Against the Tides, The Jones Family (Nova Scotia)
Summary: The population of Nova Scotia ebbed and flowed from the major wars that shaped Canada and the United States. The Jones family had experienced slavery and segregation since southerners from the U.S. settled in Nova Scotia and brought their prejudices with them. 058 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, BIOGRAPHY Series: HYMN TO FREEDOM: THE HISTORY OF BLACKS IN CANADA

VH 4472 Age of Absolutism, The / Absolutism and the Social Contract
Summary: 17th century Europe is characterized by the crown rulers controlling all powers of state. The desire for civil peace contributes to the crown's ability to enforce the "divine right of Kings." / Two patterns of absolutism, the French and the English, are followed by all Europe. France strives to control by avoiding all change, while England turns to mercantilism and a strong national economy. Arguments begin about the consent of the governed. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 3279 Age of Charles II, The
Summary: This program looks at some of the lasting achievements of the age of Charles II and at the life and character of the king who, somewhat waywardly, presided over them. The period between his restoration in 1660 and his death in 1685 saw the birth of the Royal Society, the establishment of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, the growth of the Royal Navy, the Great Fire and the rebirth of London, the architecture of Christopher Wren, and the development of the mathematical sciences. The program also traces Charles's personal history, from his escape following the battle of Worcester in 1651, the period of exile and restoration, to the Exclusion crisis, which prompted Charles's finest display of statesmanship and political acumen. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: ARCHITECTURE

VH 2609 Age of Gold, The
Summary: The New World brought Spain (and ultimately Europe) enormous treasures : gold, silver, chocolate, tomatoes, the potato. Yet Spain's most powerful ruler, Philip II, lived in austere solitude in a cell-like study. He sought to protect the Catholic faith, while the Spanish author Cervantes questioned all values in "Don Quixote, " the prototype of the modern novel. At the court, Velazquez painted masterpieces of psychological penetration. 059 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: BURIED MIRROR, THE

VH 0544 Age of Iron, The (2000 BC - AD 200)
Summary: The epoch-making development of iron smelting and manufacturing some 3500 years ago and its effect on EARLY CIVILIZATIONilizations. This program also traces the first European civilizations of Minoan Crete, the Kingdoms and empires of the Near East, and the rise of the first empires in India and China. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 0239 Age of Light, An
Summary: Shows how the Age of Enlightenment brought about a revolution in eighteenth-century thought, and progressive ideas were given a new and fearful force by the French Revolution. 051 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, ANTHROPOLOGY, WORLD HISTORY Series: TRIUMPH OF THE WEST

VH 0560 Age of Revolutions, The (1776-1848)
Summary: A great out break of revolution between 1750 and 1800 against the great European monarchies even crossed the Atlantic into North and South America. The French Revolution and the rise to power of Napoleon and the influence of Karl Marx. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 3069 Age Of The Shoguns, The (1600-1868)
Summary: This was the age of the Tokugawa family, the era of Edo, a period of over two-and -a half centuries during which Japan was sealed off from the rest of the world and only a handful of Dutch and Chinese-constantly watched and treated like pariahs- were allowed to live on Japanese soil and to trade with the Japanese. This program treats the history of Japan during this period: the established classes of daimyo, samurai, farmer, and merchant; the political 053 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, ANTHROPOLOGY Series: JAPAN PAST AND PRESENT

VH 6179 Agincourt 1415: the Triumph of the Longbow
Summary: Presents the battle at Agincourt in 1415, where a small English force gained the victory over the French Army, which numbered 30, 000 men. Led by King Henry V, the English victory was in large part due to their possession of the most deadly war weapon of the age--the English Longbow. 055 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: HISTORY OF WARFARE

VH 0542 Agricultural Revolution, The (8000 BC-5000 BC)
Summary: The gradual transformation of Man the hunter and fisher into the farmer a decisive development in world history. The process of selecting, breeding, domesticating and cultivating certain species of plant and animal, known as agriculture, provided the basis for the spectacular growth in human population which followed. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 3618 Aime Cesaire: A Voice For History, Part III
Summary: Part III, La force de regarder demain (The Strength to Face Tomorrow) Cesaire responds to the disappointments of the post-colonial world and expresses his hopes for the future. In the 1960's his plays, La tragedie du roi Christophe (about the Haitian revolution) and Une saison au Congo (about the assassination of Patrice Lumumba), were among the first to warn of the dangers of neocolonialism. French anthropologist Edgar Morin, biographer Roger Toumson, Brazilian author Jorge Amado, Antillean novelist Maryse Conde and American writer Maya Angelou testify to Cesaire's central role as a "founding ancestor" for the current flowering of African Diaspora literature. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: CARIBBEAN STUDIES, BIOGRAPHY

VH 1184 Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More (1964-1972)
Summary: An awareness and sense of pride emerged through the struggle of World Heavyweight Champion Cassius Clay, now by his new Islamic name, Muhammad Ali. No longer content with use of mainstream culture as their standard and rejecting im ages which traditionally stereotyped them as servile and inferior, anew generation of African Americans began to redefine itself. Propelled by the Black Consciousness Movement, they celebrated black values, culture and their African roots. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, SOCIOLOGY, U.S. HISTORY, CIVIL RIGHTS Series: EYES ON THE PRIZE II

VH 0799 Ain't Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961)
Summary: Ain't Scared Of Your Jails chronicles the courage displayed by thousands of young people and college students who joined the ranks of the movement and gave it new direction. In 1960, lunch counter sit-ins spread across the South, many organized by the new, energetic Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. In 1961, on the Freedom Rides, many young people faced violence and defied death threats as they labored to obliterate segregation in interstate bussing. 060 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: CIVIL RIGHTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN, SOCIOLOGY, U.S. HISTORY Series: EYES ON THE PRIZE

VH 7881 al-Hajj
Summary: Provides a step-by-step guideline on performing the pilgrimage, from the time a pilgrim-to-be makes the intention to visit Makkah to the time a pilgrim completes all requirements of Hajj and returns home to his or her family and friends. Alternate title: Practical Guide to Performing the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah). Directed by Abdul Lateef Jarephani. 091 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 6732 Alexander Graham Bell: Voice of Invention
Summary: An account of the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell. His drive to help his deaf mother to communicate led to one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. But the telephone was only one of many notable contributions he made to fields ranging from medicine to aviation. 046 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 4460 Alexander the Great / The Hellenistic Age
Summary: Greek culture became the common element which held the city states conquered by Alexander the Great together in an empire. A time of large impersonal states that allowed the growth of personal artistic independence. The Hellenistic Age spread Greek culture throughout the eastern Mediterranean world. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: MIDDLE EAST, EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 3746 Allies Strike, The
Summary: And now the war begins. On a day to day basis, the reality of war comes home as it is initiated in the air, and eventually reaches its climax with the final 100 hours on the ground. Some of the footage contained in this volume has not yet been viewed on television, and includes reports from Saudi Arabia, Baghdad, and other areas of the Middle East, as well as reactions at home. The viewer bears witness to weaponry never before utilized in any other conflict, and is introduced to technology at work in its most devastating form. 120 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: PERSIAN GULF, THE

VH 7933 Alonso's Dream
Summary: Alonso lives in the Highland of Chenalho, where his community if filled with conflict due to the standoff between the Zapatista National Liberation Arm y that is demanding equal rights for the indigenous people of Mexico, and the Mexican Army. The film focuses on the impact the revolution and paramilitary violence have had on the daily lives of Mayan peasants in Mexico. 071 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN

VH 6176 Amazon Women
Summary: A brief history of fighting warrior women is explored as notables such as, Jeanie Davis-Kimball, Abby Wheaten Kleinbaum, Stanley B. Alpern, Jay Wurts, Barbara Ehrenreich and Susan Herrgesell contribute their ideas to this subject. 045 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION

VH 1879 Ambulance, The
Summary: A non-dialogue drama about the Holocaust, in which innocent school children are carted to the gas chamber by way of an ambulance, usually seen as a symbol of goodness. 008 Min. VIDEO 1960 Subject: HOLOCAUST

VH 5401 Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air
Summary: This program features archival material and interviews with family members and aviation experts to reveal the life behind the legend of Amelia Earhart 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: U.S. HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 0434 America's Indians: The Trail of Tears
Summary: U.S. Expansion westward led to the seizure of Indian lands and the destruction of Indian. 013 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: NATIVE AMERICAN, AMERICAN STUDIES

VH 4496 America's Mandarin (1954-1963) / LBJ Goes to War (1964-1965)
Summary: "America's Mandarin (1954-1963): To stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia, America replaced France in South Vietnam - supporting autocratic President Ngo Dihn Diem until his own generals turned against him in a coup that brought political chaos to Saigon. "LBJ Goes to War (1964-1965)": With Ho Chi Minh determined to reunite Vietnam, LBJ determined to prevent it, and South Vietnam on the verge of collapse, the stage was set for massive escalation of the of the undeclared Vietnam War. 120 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: VIETNAM: A TELEVISION HISTORY

VH 4497 America Takes Charge (1965-1967) / America's Enemy (1954-1967)
Summary: "America Takes Charge (1965-1967)": In two years, the Johnson Administration's troop dispatched 1.5 million Americans to Vietnam to fight a war they found baffling, tedious, exciting, deadly and unforgettable. / "America's Enemy (1954-1967)": The Vietnam War as seen from different perspectives by Vietcong guerillas and sympathizers, by North Vietnamese leaders and rank and file, and by Americans held prisoner in Hanoi. 120 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: VIETNAM: A TELEVISION HISTORY

VH 2499 American Dream
Summary: "American Dream" follows the true-life story of workers on strike in America's heartland, Austin, Minnesota. In 1984, the Hormel company saw a profit of $29 million. That same year they offered it's Austin meatpackers a salary cut from $10.69 to $8.25 an hour and a 30% cut in basic benefits. The strike which followed pitted worker against management, worker against worker and even brother against brother. Director: Barbara Kopple. 098 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: COMMUNICATION, AMERICAN STUDIES, ECONOMICS

VH 6423 American Paradox: Slavery in the Lower South
Summary: This program takes the viewers behind the "Big House" to the slave quarters where the true degradation of black life was played out. The daily life of house and field slave is explained as the viewers walk through cabins where generations of African-American slave numbered their days. 025 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 6427 American Paradox: Slavery in the Northeast: New England and
Summary: This program explores the struggle for freedom and equality during the revolutionary period and Confederacy when in 1804 every northern state had committed to emancipation in one form or another; the rise and growth of the abolition movement and the growing number of Freedmen. 026 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: U.S. HISTORY, AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 6424 American Paradox: Slavery in Colonial Virginia and Chesapeake
Summary: This program follows every aspect in the development of slavery on the tobacco plantations and in the towns of Virginia and the Chesapeake. 023 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 2089 American Prison, The: A Video History
Summary: Mixing rare, archival stills with contemporary documentary footage, this 30-minute videotape traces the history of prisons from medieval times to the present. 025 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: CRIMINOLOGY

VH 4475 American Revolution, The / The American Republic
Summary: European cultures were reflected in the colonies established in South and North America. When England tried to enforce new laws designed to more closely govern her North American colonies they rebelled. This STUDIES America's effect on Europe as it evolved from a revolutionary state to a republic with a constitution. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 3561 Americanism
Summary: This program explores how America's influence in political and military concerns and in economic and cultural matters can be felt in almost every corner of the globe. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 0556 Americas Before the Europeans, The (300-1500)
Summary: The Maya, Aztec & Inca civilizations that existed in Central and South America built remarkable cities and places of worship and paved roads. Their intellectual achievements were equally impressive. But none of these great Empires survived the Spanish Conquistadors. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, EUROPEAN STUDIES, NATIVE AMERICAN, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 4881 Amistad
Summary: Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. Directed by: Steven Spielberg. 155 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: COMMUNICATION, DRAMA

VH 0717 Ancient and Modern: The Fall and Rise of the Middle East
Summary: In this century Middle Eastern independence and oil wealth have reversed the region's downward trend that began, ironically, in the midst of Europe's rebirth. State-of-the-art technology has not, however, replaced tradition; the two coexist in an uneasy alliance. 025 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: MIDDLE EAST, THE

VH 6150 Ancient Britons
Summary: Discusses the culture of the ancient Britons. Tombs and monuments like those at Stonehenge and elsewhere constitute the only evidence from which to construct a history of the ancient Britons. 047 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY

VH 5431 Ancient Egypt
Summary: Combines historical interviews with glimpses of the everyday life of 13 cultures. Scholars provide commentary on such topics as the role of women, religion, education, the military and politics. Also includes readings from contemporary sources and 3-D architectural reconstructions. 047 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: WORLD HISTORY, EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: LOST TREASURES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

VH 6501 Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean
Summary: Traces the spiritual history of the Mediterranean Basin, from Mesopotamia and Egypt to the empires of Greece and Rome, examining the ancient cultures that have greatly influenced the religions of the modern world. Looks at the mythologies, gods and rituals that played an important role in the social and political lives of these ancient civilizations. 049 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: WORLD HISTORY, MIDDLE EAST Series: RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD

VH 5430 Ancient Rome
Summary: The Roman Empire gave history one of its most eventful and colorful periods: its legacy remains for all to see in the incredible buildings, temples and theatres of the ancient city. Places such as the Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon hang heavy with the atmosphere of distant glories, providing fascinating echoes of a truly remarkable people. 047 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: WORLD HISTORY, EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: LOST TREASURES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

VH 6976 Andalusian Epic: Islamic Spain
Summary: This program addresses the expansion of the Arab empire into Spain, where Muslims ruled with tolerance for more than seven centuries. The introduction and consolidation of Islamic power in Spain, the creation of the Umayyad emirate by the sole survivor of the Umayyad dynasty, the rise of Cordoba as a cultural rival of Abbasid Baghdad, and the gradual ebb of Arab rule on the Iberian Peninsula are all discussed. 027 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: WHEN THE WORLD SPOKE ARABIC

VH 1357 Andrew Carnegie
Summary: A short biography of the poor Scottish immigrant who came to America to make his fortune, and created the U.S. steel industry in the process. 012 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, BIOGRAPHY

VH 5726 Andrew Carnegie and the Age of Steel
Summary: This films chronicles the evolution of steel into the pre-eminent American industry. Carnegie built an empire so large that when he sold out to J. P. Morgan it created the first billion-dollar corporation in history. Historians discuss the technological developments that propelled steel into the future, and provided the raw material that powered the nation's economy. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: U.S. HISTORY Series: EMPIRES OF INDUSTRY

VH 0337 Antebellum South, The
Summary: When cotton became king in the South before the Civil War, many white Southerners began to defend slavery. 015 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: AMERICA PAST

VH 2387 Apartheid's Last Stand
Summary: Examines how President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela have pushed through the peace process, detailing their maneuvers and strategy and what had led both leaders to major compromises in negotiating the end of white minority rule in South Africa. 057 Min. VIDEO 1992 Series: FRONTLINE

VH 6408 Arab Americans
Summary: Discusses the heritage of Arab Americans by tracing the history of their emigration to North America, showing the unique traditions they brought with them, and who they are today. Includes an inside look at the life of a family who share their memories and struggles to maintain their cultural identity. 027 Min. VIDEO 1993 Series: MULTICULTURAL PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA

VH 2224 Arab & Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land
Summary: Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by David K. Shipler. The two hour special examines the tension between Arabs and Jews living within the lands under jurisdiction of the Israeli state, including the West Bank and the Gaza strip. 120 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: SOCIOLOGY, MIDDLE EAST

VH 5541 Arab & Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land
Summary: Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by David K. Shipler. The two hour special examines the tension between Arabs and Jews living within the lands under jurisdiction of the Israeli state, including the West Bank and the Gaza strip. 120 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: SOCIOLOGY, MIDDLE EAST Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 0376 Arabs & Jews: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land (Part 1)
Summary: Based on the book of the same title by David K. Shipler. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989

VH 0377 Arabs & Jews: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land (Part 2)
Summary: Based on the book of the same title by David K. Shipler. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989

VH 6974 Arabs Make Their Entrance, The: Islam and Empire
Summary: This program charts the rise of the Arab empire from its roots in the long-standing rivalry between the Byzantines and the Sassanids. 026 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: WHEN THE WORLD SPOKE ARABIC

VH 4856 Ark of the Covenant
Summary: Legend has it that the original Ten Commandments handed down from God to Moses were placed inside an ark in Jerusalem. But where is that ark today? This exciting search for the Ark of the Covenant travels to ancient Palestine to dig for answers. As shifting sands reveal fresh scientific evidence, the program hastens to Ethiopia, where deep inside an almost mystical cave, new answers are uncovered. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 7916 Armenia: Bittersweet Freedom
Summary: Discusses efforts by Armenians to ameliorate hardships in Armenia created by the 1988 earthquake and the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union. 047 Min. VIDEO 1993

VH 6869 Arranged Marriages
Summary: For much of history and for many people today, marriage has nothing to do with love and romance. Instead marriages are arranged by families and matchmakers who place primary importance on suitability and financial gain. 046 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 2373 Arsenal of Democracy
Summary: While the New Deal changed America forever, it was war that ended the Great Depression. 060 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: GREAT DEPRESSION, THE

VH 0936 Art and Recreation in Latin America
Summary: Essentially, a narrated slide-show presenting views of art and architecture and of various recreations, from theatre to games and sports, that are enjoyed in Latin America. The program is presented in English (approx. 21 min.) and then repeated in Spanish (approx. 22 min.). 045 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN, ART, ARCHITECTURE

VH 7659 Art Buchwald: The Wit of Washington
Summary: A profile of columnist and commander in chief of political satire Art Buchwald. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 0937 Art of Central America and Panama
Summary: Depicts the Panama and Central America booth at the 1964-65 World's Fair which featured famous artists of Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and others. 029 Min. VIDEO Subject: LATIN AMERICAN, ART

VH 6979 An Art of Living: Arab Aesthetics in 9th Century Spain
Summary: This program focuses on the remarkable cultural contributions of Ziryab, a talented young musician who fled the East for Andalusia and became the era's preeminent arbiter of style and taste. 027 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: WHEN THE WORLD SPOKE ARABIC

VH 0334 Artist's View, The / Writers View / The Abolitionists
Summary: Portrays aspects of America's past which influenced or contributed to national development from colonial times to the beginning of the Civil War, with focus on social themes and perceptions. 045 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: AMERICA PAST

VH 5331 Artists Unknown: The Search for African History
Summary: In this documentary, Lonnie James, a young British man of African descent, journeys to the war shattered central African kingdom of Benin to discover the origins of a carved mask purchased in London. He uncovers a tale of early African civilization, the looting of treasures and suppression of traditions by colonial powers, and the amazing persistence of an African artistic vision within a colonial culture. His mission becomes a quest to better understand the essence of Africa itself. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: ART

VH 2714 As I Remember It
Summary: This intimate portrait of African American writer Dorothy West explores the forgotten role of women in the Harlem Renaissance. Born at the turn of the century to a prosperous Boston family, West experienced the legendary era first-hand. From the perspective of her 83 years, the still active writer relates her memories of growing up Black, privileged and enthralled by literature. Archival footage and photographs, interviews and 056 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: WRITERS, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, BIOGRAPHY

VH 0559 Asia (1600-1800)
Summary: The Response of the Asiatic societies to the arrival of the Portuguese, Dutch and English. There was a reaction against the west (especially in Japan) Chinese and Japanese technology ceased to advance. The weakness of the Nogul empire in India is considered a factor as to why the British were able to play off the Indian elements against each other. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 2301 Asianization of America, The
Summary: Asians are the nation's fastest growing racial group--a fact with enormous significance for our culture and economy. This program examines Asians' successes in academia and to what extent they can or want to blend into the American melting pot. 026 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 2364 Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., The
Summary: This program examines the government's involvement in the harassment of Dr. King, and uses a variety of recently declassified information--including private conversations taped at the Johnson White House--to re-examine the counter-intelligence programs that preceded the assassination. 085 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 5672 Assignment Rescue: The Story of Varian Fry
Summary: The story of Varian Fry, an American journalist in Berlin, who was sent to Marseilles during World War II for three weeks to rescue 200 of the famous intellectual refugees, against the opposition of the U.S. government. 026 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: BIOGRAPHY

VH 5526 At the Crossroads: Jews in Eastern Europe Today
Summary: This program documents Jewish people maintaining their culture in Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia. 059 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: HOLOCAUST, EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 2661 At the River I Stand
Summary: At the River I Stand reconstructs the two eventful months in the Spring of 1968 which led to the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the dramatic climax of the Civil Rights Movement. As the story begins, Memphis' black community rallies behind a strike by 1300 sanitation workers and their slogan "I am a man." Soon Dr. King joins their struggle to his growing, nation-wide Poor People's Campaign. 059 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, AMERICAN STUDIES, CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 0187 Athens and the Greek Spirit
Summary: Athens, the sights and sounds of the Plaka and the Changing of the Guard. You'll hear the words of Socrates and Homer while marveling at the Acropolis. View the Temple of Poseidon, then set sail to the islands of Skiathos and Santorini, and Rhodes, with its walled city and jet set beaches of Lindos. Discover the cosmopolitan harbor town of Piraeus and the Monastery of Kessaiana. And last, but not least, enjoy the superb food and lively music and 030 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION

VH 4002 Atom Bomb, The
Summary: In 1942, President Roosevelt committed the U.S. to the most expensive research project in history-the building of the Atomic bomb. Despite the aerial bombardment of Japanese cities, American losses in the Far East continued to mount. When the first Atomic Bomb was successfully tested in New Mexico, the question was no longer whether to use the bomb against Japan but when. Early on the morning of August 6, 1945, the first Atomic Bomb exploded over Hiroshima changing the nature of war forever. 027 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES Series: HISTORY'S TURNING POINTS

VH 6852 Attack and Capture: the Story of U-Boat 505
Summary: Describes how U-Boat 505 was captured on June 4, 1944. Includes eye-witness accounts, historical footage and analysis of the importance of the capture. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: WORLD HISTORY

VH 6171 Attila: Scourge of God
Summary: The name Attila the Hun conjures up images of bloodthirsty barbarians decimating an innocent European populace by sword and fire, but in other parts of the world, the reputation of the king of the Huns is altogether different. This fifth century ruler was shrewd and intelligent, charismatic and compassionate. Attila the Hun used his most forceful attributes to forge a loose confederation of nomadic tribes into the most fearsome military machine of its time. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 0797 Awakenings (1954-1956)
Summary: History of the civil rights movement in the United States. Uses archival footage and interviews with participants in the movement. AWAKENINGS focuses on the catalysis events of 1954-56. The Mississippi lynching of 14 year-old Emmett Till led to a widely publicized trial where a courageous black man took the stand and accused two white men of murder. In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to yield her bus seat to a white man. 060 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: CIVIL RIGHTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN, SOCIOLOGY, U.S. HISTORY Series: EYES ON THE PRIZE

VH 5891 Aztecs, The
Summary: Explores the history and culture of the thousand year old pre-Columbian Aztec empire, from human sacrifices to their agricultural advances, its influence is still felt today. Commentary by scholars, maps, and contemporary accounts provide an overview of the events that shaped and destroyed the Aztec empire. 047 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 1187 Back to the Movement
Summary: The series concludes with an examination of two cities. In Miami, Florida, viewers witness the destruction of Overtown, a once-thriving community. In 1980, when white police officers were cleared of charges following the beating death of a black businessman, Miami's black community exploded in the largest riot since Detroit, 1967. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, SOCIOLOGY, U.S. HISTORY, CIVIL RIGHTS Series: EYES ON THE PRIZE II

VH 0874 Banking on Disaster
Summary: A three-part documentary filmed over a ten year period exposes the detrimental effects of deforestation, road building, and colonisation in Rondonia, Brazil. Story told through colonist, Renato Ferreira; ecologist, Jose Lutzenberger; and Seringuerio union leader, Chico Mendes. 078 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY, LATIN AMERICAN

VH 6269 Bannockburn, 1314: The Lion Rampant
Summary: In an attempt to crush the Scots, King Edward II of England placed himself at the head of the invasion of Scotland. In their desperate hour of need came Scotland's greatest medieval king, Robert, known as "The Bruce." The two forces met at a small stream within sight of Stirling Castle - the Bannockburn. 055 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: SCOTTISH BATTLES

VH 1223 Barbara Tuchman
Summary: Historian Barbara Tuchman discusses the decline of values in American public life and popular culture. Addresses the deceptiveness of politicians and public officials in recent years and the general lack of interest in this country in history and its lessons. Interviewed by Bill Moyers. 029 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: SOCIOLOGY Series: WORLD OF IDEAS WITH BILL MOYERS, A

VH 1231 Battle for the Bible, The
Summary: News correspondent Bill Moyers reports on the fight over the Bible between fundamentalist and moderate Southern Baptists for control of the denomination. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY Series: GOD & POLITICS WITH BILL MOYERS

VH 3273 Battle for the Great Plains
Summary: This program focuses on the struggle of the Great Plains people to peacefully coexist with nature and profiles their deep connection to the land and its history. Over 100 years ago, the vast stretch of land reaching from Texas to the Canadian wilderness, home to millions of buffalo and scores of Native American tribes, became known as the Great Plains. When settlers migrated to this frontier, its people, animals, and land were forever changed. 060 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, NATIVE AMERICAN, ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY

VH 7995 Battle of Chile, The: The Coup d'Etat
Summary: The second film in a two part documentary on the fate of Allende's Popular Unity government filmed throughout Chile from February to September 1973 . Part two opens with the attempted military coup of June, 1973, which is put down by troops loyal to the government but everyone now realizes the final showdown is only a matter of time. The film shows a left divided over strategy, while the right methodically lays the groundwork for the military seizure of power. The films dramatic concluding sequence documents the actual coup d'etat, including Allende's last radio message to the people of Chile, footage of the military assault on the presidential palace, and that evening's televised presentation of the new military junta. 088 Min. VIDEO 1976

VH 7994 Battle of Chile, The: The Insurrection of the Bourgeoisie
Summary: The first film in a two part documentary on the fate of Allende's Popular Unity government filmed throughout Chile from February to September 1973 . Part one examines the escalation of rightist opposition following the left's victory in Congressional elections held in March, 1973. Finding the parliamentary democracy would not stop Allende's socialist policies, the right wing shifted its tactics from the polls to the streets. The film follows months of activity as a variety of increasingly violent tactics are used by the right to weaken the government and provoke a crisis. 096 Min. VIDEO 1975

VH 6270 Battle of Flodden, The
Summary: September 1513 saw King James IV invade England with the largest and most confident army Scotland had seen yet. Within a few short days, nearly ten thousand of these warriors lay dead on Flodden Field, among them King James himself. This is the story of the most catastrophic military defeat in Scotland's history. 060 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: SCOTTISH BATTLES

VH 5433 Battle of Hastings, The
Summary: A great victory was won on October 14, 1066 near the English town of Hastings by Duke William of Normandy over Harold II of England which was to change forever the Anglo-Saxon way of life. This video features atmospheric original reconstruction and re-enactment footage plus dramatized "eye-witness" accounts. 031 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: WORLD HISTORY

VH 6220 Battle of New Orleans
Summary: Presents background of the War of 1812 and overview of America's last battle with Great Britain, the Battle of New Orleans. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: U.S. HISTORY Series: BATTLES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

VH 6146 Battle of Quebec, The
Summary: In this program, the defeat of the French at Quebec during the Seven Year's War is examined in depth. 031 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 6268 Battle of Stirling Bridge, The: Blood and Steel
Summary: This is the dramatic story of the Scots' triumph over the English which took place at Stirling Bridge on September 11th 1297. The victory confirmed the reputation of William Wallace and made him a national hero. The video features battle reconstructions and location footage. 055 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: SCOTTISH BATTLES

VH 6105 Battle of the Alamo, The
Summary: Retraces the battle of the Alamo in the words of those who fought it--from Colonel William Travis' letters to the diaries of Mexico's Lt. Della Pina. Narrated by Hal Holbrook. 054 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: U.S. HISTORY

VH 6138 Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury
Summary: Noted musicians such as Isaac Stern and Kurt Masur examine Beethoven's great works, the historical events that shaped his art and the inner struggle of the man himself. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 2784 Before the Nickelodeon
Summary: In "Before the Nickelodeon, " noted historian Charles Musser traces cinema history from 1896 to 1909. Focusing on pioneer American filmmaker Edwin S. Porter, whose seminal works include "The Great Train Robbery" and "Life of an American Fireman, " "Before the Nickelodeon" explores the growth of moving pictures from an arcade novelty to a visual newspaper to universal entertainment and social arbiter. 060 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: COMMUNICATION

VH 6250 Behind the Mask: The IRA and Sinn Fein
Summary: Tells the story of the Irish Republican Army and its political wing Sinn Fein. Includes America's role in this struggle with Britain. 120 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 7966 La Belle Epoque 1890-1914
Summary: Film utilizes the costume exhibit of the same held at New York City's Costume Institute as a starting point to journey back in time to days of splendor and rebelliousness of the pre-World War I time period. 060 Min. VIDEO 1983 Series: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART HOME VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 1880 Ben Gurion: Builder of a Nation
Summary: Former Israeli prime minister David Ben-Gurion's main goal was to establish an independent Jewish state in Palestine. 025 Min. VIDEO

VH 5341 Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World
Summary: Explores Franklin's accomplishments: in science (including the kite-in-a-lightning storm experiment), in popular culture (Poor Richard's Almanac), as America's first postmaster general, in the foreign relations of the United States, and as a commercially successful printer. Discusses his life and loves. 050 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 1342 Berkeley in the 60's
Summary: Through interviews with participants and archival footage, presents a history of Berkeley, California in the 1960's. 117 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: U.S. HISTORY

VH 6957 Berlin, Korea, Reds
Summary: Episode 4: In Berlin, the American, British and French sectors form a Western enclave in the Soviet zone of divided Germany. In June 1948, the Soviets blockade the city, but the Western allies successfully airlift in supplies. Episode 5: In June 1950, North Korea invades the south, with Stalin's blessing. The United States, backed by the United Nations, defends South Korea, and then is confronted by communist China. Episode 6: Following Stalin's domination of Eastern Europe and the loss of China, American democracy falls victim to anti-communist hysteria, but survives it. In the Soviet Union, Stalin reinforces the climate of terror on which his rule is based. 140 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: COLD WAR

VH 1196 Better Angels of Our Nature, The (1865)
Summary: This program begins in the bittersweet aftermath of Lee's surrender and then goes on to narrate the horrendous events of five days later when on April 14th, Lincoln is assassinated. After chronicling Lincoln's poignant funeral, the program recounts the final days of war, the capture of John Wilkes Booth and the fates of the series major characters, The program then considers the consequences and meaning of a war that transformed the country from a collection of states to the nation we are today. 068 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, U.S. HISTORY Series: CIVIL WAR, THE

VH 4381 Bettman: The Picture Man
Summary: Otto Bettman, founder of the Bettman Archives, talks about the archives and the role photographs play in preserving the past. 003 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: ART

VH 6912 Beyond Borders: Arab Feminists Talk About Their Lives
Summary: In the Arab world, women are fighting a two front war against repressive internal constraints and intrusive Western interference. In this program, a feminist delegation composed of author Nawal Saadawi and other renowned activists from the Middle East and North Africa gathers at the UN, on college campuses, and in church basements to speak out about deterioration of women's rights in the Arab states in an effort to heighten awareness of the Arab feminist struggle for equality and the effects of U.S. foreign policy on their efforts. 050 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 0224 Beyond The Dream-Black History, (Part 1)
Summary: Live, interactive satellite program featuring prominent scholars, live discussions and prerecorded features on the past present and future of Black participation in American society and culture. Looks at the contribution of Blacks in the fields of education, politics, business and economics, social issues, the military, the arts, entertainment and sports. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, CIVIL RIGHTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 0225 Beyond The Dream-Black History, (Part 2)
Summary: Live, interactive satellite program featuring prominent scholars, live discussions and prerecorded features on the past present and future of Black participation in American society and culture. Looks at the contribution of Blacks in the fields of education, politics, business and economics, social issues, the military, the arts, entertainment and sports. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1914 Beyond The Dream-Black History, (Part 3)
Summary: In order to shed light on issues affecting Blacks around the world today, this program poses as a news broadcast made fifty years into the future. Takes a hard look at the political, economic and educational barriers Blacks face as they move beyond the initial dream of Dr. Martin Luther King into the global village of the 21st century. 120 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1915 Beyond The Dream-Black History, (Part 4)
Summary: Recorded off the air, Feb. 5, 1992, via satellite. Participants: Renee Poussaint, Chuck Stone, Alex Haley, Barbara Reynolds, Henry Hampton. 120 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1701 Beyond the Green Line: Israel and the Intifada
Summary: An investigation of the effects of the Intifada, the Palestinian uprising, on Jews and Arabs alike. For Israelis, the conflict has torn apart the fabric of their society, splitting the "doves" from the "hawks" and creating a crisis of conscience over human rights violations against the Arabs. 067 Min. VIDEO

VH 4440 Big Business and Ghost of Confucius
Summary: This episode examines the fundamental questions about the role of government in economic growth and the way rulers and ruled alike have invoked traditional values to meet modern economic goals. 060 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: ECONOMICS Series: PACIFIC CENTURY, THE

VH 7046 Birth
Summary: In Palestine Fatima is caught in a cycle of pregnancies because she fears if she does not produce a male child for her husband he will marry another woman. In Baghdad, Daoud is a sick baby born under the international sanctions against Iraq. In a Syrian village Roza, after many years of childless marriage, has learned that her husband has the fertility problem, not her, as she struggles with the traditional expectations of her society. 026 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: ARAB DIARIES

VH 6504 Birth of a New Religion, The / Trials and Triumphs in Rome
Summary: The story of two millennia of Christianity from its beginnings among the Jews of Palestine to the worldwide Christian Church in the twentieth century, describing its involvement with political and social events in history and its development in theology and organization. 096 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: TWO THOUSAND YEARS: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

VH 4533 Birth of an Empire
Summary: In the People's Republic of Mongolia, the reputation of Genghis Khan has undergone a dramatic transformation--from despised enemy of the revolution to a virtual deity. This program examines how he emerged from obscurity, united the Mongol tribes under his banner, and transformed an obscure nomadic people into the most formidable fighting machine. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES Series: MONGOLS: STORM FROM THE EAST

VH 0543 Birth of Civilization, The (6000 BC-2000 BC)
Summary: The earliest civilizations arose in the fertile valleys of the major rivers in the Near East and China and with this development came a more settled existence. With the growth of cities, social structures were established ushering in a period of great creativity - the calender, the wheel, advances in crafts such as pottery and metal-working. The need for accounting procedures related to the invention of writing and mathematics. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 0567 Birth of Language, The
Summary: Explores the origin of human language and examines the differences between human and animal communication as well as the relationship of language and thought. 030 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: LANGUAGE SKILLS, COMMUNICATION

VH 0439 Birth of the Middle Ages, The
Summary: This program provides an introduction to medieval Europe, showing surviving traces to provide a feel of medieval style and practice, and tracing the roots of the fall of civilization and the onset of darkness. 043 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES

VH 0781 Black America: Breaking Free
Summary: Documents the history and experiences of Black Americans through historical footage and interviews. Focuses on the civil rights movement, today's urban Black Americans, and Black Americans who have been successful in business and politics. 028 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. HISTORY Series: BLACK AMERICA

VH 0782 Black America: The New South
Summary: See VH 779. 028 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, U.S. HISTORY, CIVIL RIGHTS Series: BLACK AMERICA

VH 1693 Black American Literature (Valerie Smith)
Summary: Valerie Smith surveys the development of black American literature from the 1890's to the 1930's, examining the achievements of the authors who consolidated the Afro-American literary tradition at the turn of the century (notably Charles Chesnutt and Paul Laurence Dunbar), the major poets and novelists of the Harlem Renaissance (notably Nellie Larsen and Zora Neale Hurston), who provide a unique, double perspective on racial and sexual 025 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: WRITERS, AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1883 Black Athena
Summary: "Black Athena" offers a devastating indictment of 19th century scholars' systematic denial of the connections between Greece and the non-European cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean. It explores the heated debate around Prof. Martin Bernal's iconoclastic book on the African origins of Greek culture. 052 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION

VH 6502 Black Death, The
Summary: Examines the bubonic plague which reduced Europe's population by a third, wiped out many hundreds of villages, and destroyed a whole way of life. 026 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 3459 Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed
Summary: Matthew Henson and David Hale Williams are not names that most Americans can easily identify. Yet, both made significant contributions to American history and culture. Bill Cosby examines the manner in which American historians have tended to ignore, downplay or improperly document several significant achievements by black Americans. Cosby gives evidence of negative media images in newsreels and films such "BIRTH OF A NATION", that have conspired to downgrade interest in black culture and black historical achievements. 060 Min. VIDEO Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1458 Black Influence in the Recording Industry
Summary: Demonstrates the collaborative effort required to produce a contemporary recording and reviews the history of the black experience in the recording industry, identifying significant individuals and trends that have shaped that experience. Features George Benson and Quincy Jones. 029 Min. VIDEO 1980 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN Series: FROM JUMPSTREET

VH 5821 Black Kingdoms of the Nile / The Swahili Coast
Summary: This documentary presents Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on a journey from Zanzibar to Timbuktu, the Nile River Valley to Great Zimbabwe, the slave coast of Guinea to the medieval monasteries of Ethiopia in search of the lost wonders of the African world. 120 Min. VIDEO 1999 Series: WONDERS OF THE AFRICAN WORLD

VH 0948 Black Panthers
Summary: A documentary film of the "Free Huey Newton" rally in California. Huey Newton is interviewed in the Alameda County Jail. 053 Min. VIDEO 1968 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 0891 Black Power
Summary: Prominent Afro-Americans discuss their political and social achievements. 058 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 4072 Blacks & Jews
Summary: Early in the 20th century Black and Jewish Americans joined forces against bigotry and for civil rights but in the late 1960's each group turned inward and the coalition fell apart. This film examines the history of this collaboration and recent racial conflicts between Afro-Americans and Jews and attempts at understanding and reconciliation, with particular emphasis on events In New York City and Oakland, California. 085 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1450 Blues: Country to City
Summary: Distinguishes between country and urban blues, demonstrating musical characteristics of each style and showing the settings in which they emerged. A performance by guests Willie Dixon and his Chicago Blues All-stars illustrates the lyrical and instrumental nature of urban blues. An example of country blues is given by Brownine McGhee and Sonny Terry. Also discusses the influence of early blues on young white musicians. 029 Min. VIDEO 1980 Subject: JAZZ, AFRICAN-AMERICAN Series: FROM JUMPSTREET

VH 0784 Bolivia: Union Rights
Summary: A shocking history of Bolivia's miners' unions which have been oppressed, often brutally, by the military & various Bolivian governments. The program argues successfully that the right to organize labor unions is a basic human rig ht. Archival film footage as well as interviews with veteran Bolivian labor leaders provide insights into the miners' union. 028 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 7773 Boma-Tervuren, Le Voyage
Summary: Revisits the extraordinary and tragic saga of 267 Congolese brought to Brussels for the 1897 World's Fair, and the question: How is the conception about the Africans different today? Directed by Francis Dujardin. In French with English subtitle. 054 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 7545 Bondage & The Bible
Summary: Video of speaking presentations concerning the interpretation of Biblical teachings on slavery and bondage. 056 Min. VIDEO 2001

VH 7965 Bonhoeffer, Agent of Grace
Summary: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction, actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis at great personal risk. His convictions eventually cost him his life at the hands of the Gestapo. 086 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 2966 Booker T. Washington
Summary: An outstanding collection of video biographies on some of the most influential African-Americans in history based on Chelsea House Publishers critically acclaimed "Black Americans of Achievement" series of books, drawing from the expertise of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for Afro-American Research, Harvard University. 030 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, BIOGRAPHY Series: BLACK AMERICANS OF ACHIEVEMENT VIDEO COLLECTION, THE

VH 0888 Booker T. Washington-The Life & The Legacy
Summary: Traces the life of Booker T. Washington with an emphasis on his stewardship of Tuskeegee Institute in Alabama. Historic recreations reveal the turning points of Washington's educational and political career. 032 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, BIOGRAPHY

VH 5713 Boris Yeltsin: the People's Choice
Summary: This program traces the life of the Russian leader from his impoverished childhood through his political career to his role in the 1991 coup and his presidency. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 4048 Born Under the Red Flag, 1976 - 1997
Summary: Part 1, Surviving Mao: 1976-1984. Part 2, The New Generation: 1984-1997. 114 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES Series: CHINA

VH 5270 Bosnia's Rite of Return
Summary: In this program Muslim refugees from the village of Stolac describe the challenges of living with their wartime enemies. 048 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY

VH 5752 Bosnia: Peace Without Honor
Summary: Traces the roots of the Bosnian conflict through the 1992-1995 efforts of America's Cyrus Vance and British diplomat Lord David Owen to negotiate a lasting peace. Both diplomats expose the role of world powers in brokering, mediating, and at times exacerbating the regional conflict. 041 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 8416 Boycott
Summary: Set in the period just prior to the Islamic Revolution, the story is inspired by the filmmaker's own painful experiences. Valeh, a member of a leftist organization, is arrested and sentenced to death. In prison, he reconsiders his beliefs and comes to doubt the validity of the ideas for which he has been condemned. At the same time, his prison comrades are pressuring his to make a sacrifice for their cause. Written and directed by Moshen Makhmalba. 091 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: DRAMA, MIDDLE EAST

VH 5723 Brewed in America
Summary: Tells the story of the brewing industry in the United States which began with small local breweries, expanded into big business driven by Adolphus Busch, Adolph Coors, Frederick Miller and others, survived Prohibition, and adopted new technologies along the way. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: U.S. HISTORY Series: EMPIRES OF INDUSTRY

VH 6915 Bridge, The: How Islam Saves Western Medicine
Summary: Explores the process by which scientific and holistic medical knowledge was preserved from the time of Hippocrates and built upon in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 0802 Bridge to Freedom
Summary: In the final episode, BRIDGE TO FREEDOM, the lessons of a decade are brought to bear in the climactic 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, when thousands joined together to march fifty miles for freedom. During the drive to make voting rights a national issue, strategic and ideological differences began to surface between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s SCLC and the younger activists of SNCC. 060 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIOLOGY, U.S. HISTORY Series: EYES ON THE PRIZE

VH 7641 Bridging New York
Summary: Tells the story of Othmar Ammann, the greatest bridge-builder of the twentieth century. Ammann engineered more than half of the eleven major bridges which connect the New York metropolitan area, including the Bayonne, Triborough, Bronx-Whitestone, Throgs Neck, and Verrazano-Narrows bridges. 060 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 5820 Brief History of Time, A
Summary: In this film noted theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawkings, explores his research into the farthest reaches of time and the universe against the backdrop of his life's story which includes his struggle with a progressive paralyzing disease. 084 Min. VIDEO 1993

VH 5385 Brigham Young: Architect of Faith
Summary: Biography of the second president of the Mormon Church and his role in shaping Utah and the American West. Examines how he overcame poverty and a lack of a formal education and succeeded as a forceful American leader. 050 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, BIOGRAPHY, ARCHITECTURE Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 2326 Broken Silence
Summary: This program presents a profile of Rigoberta Menchu, whose life has be come a symbol of the sufferings, not only of her own Mayan Quiche people, but of all the indigenous people of the Americas. 025 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN

VH 3817 Broken Treaty at Battle Mountain: A Closer Look...
Summary: Hugh Downs hosts a discussion between the Shoshone Indians of western Nevada and the United States Government. This is a follow up to the documentary, "Broken Treaty at Battle Mountain." 030 Min. VIDEO 1975 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, NATIVE AMERICAN, ANTHROPOLOGY

VH 0436 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Summary: Documents the Great Depression, focusing on its human side as well as on national and international political repercussions. Shows how events prepared the way for Nazism, Japanese expansionism, and the altered role of government in the United States. Includes archival film footage. 020 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: ECONOMICS, U.S. HISTORY

VH 8049 Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Summary: Bayard Rustin was a key figure in the civil rights movement for over 40 years. One of the first "freedom riders, " an adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King and A. Philip Randolph, organizer of the March on Washington, intelligent, gregarious and charismatic, Bayard Rustin was denied his place in the limelight for one reason -- he was also gay. He brought non-violent resistance to a new level in the American Civil Rights movement. The film captures Rustin's commitment to justice and human rights, his brilliant intellect and charismatic personality, as well as the public scorn he faced from both black and white because of his openness about his sexual orientation. Presents a fascinating look at the role race, politics, and orientation play in American radicalism. 084 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 4919 Brotherly Love
Summary: In Philadelphia, during the first 50 years of the new nation, freedmen and fugitive slaves push the country to live up to the promises made in its Constitution. But with the invention of the cotton gin, slavery expands into America's western frontier, and a revolution in Haiti inspires slave rebellions throughout the southern United States. 090 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, U.S. HISTORY Series: AFRICANS IN AMERICA

VH 0419 Budapest: October 1956, Communism By Tank
Summary: Made in 1986 as part of the series, "The Great Days of the Century". 052 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 6221 Bunker Hill
Summary: A look at the first major defeat for the British in the American War for Independence. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: U.S. HISTORY Series: BATTLES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

VH 3562 Business and Commerce
Summary: This program examines the huge changes and upheavals that have occurred in the way trade is conducted and money made in the 20th century. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 4464 Byzantine Empire, The / The Fall of Byzantium
Summary: The Byzantine Empire becomes the only civilized power in Europe for centuries, as the city astride Europe and Asia spreads Greco-Roman culture to the west. / Constantinople becomes the focus for Christianity and the center of the trading world as church and state intertwine. Theological disputes become political turmoil, which added to the growth of the Arab world hastens the destruction of Byzantium. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 4038 Calling the Ghosts
Summary: Calling the Ghosts is the first-person account of two women caught in a war where rape was as much an everyday weapon as bullets or bombs. Jadranka Cigelj and Nusreta Sivac, childhood friends and lawyers, enjoyed the lives of "ordinary modern women" in Bosnia-Herzegovina until one day former neighbors became tormentors. Taken to the notorious Serb concentration camp of Omarska, the two women, like other Muslim and Croat women interned there, were systematically tortured and humiliated by their Serb captors. 060 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, COMMUNICATION

VH 4499 Cambodia and Laos / Peace Is at Hand (1968-1973)
Summary: "Cambodia and Laos": American involvement in these two countries began in 1961, when President John Kennedy sent in teams of US Special Forces to aid guerrillas against the Laotian communists and their North Vietnamese allies, and continued through the resultant 1965 communist Khmer Rouge victory in Cambodia. / "Peace is at Hand (1968-1973)": While American and Vietnamese soldiers continued to clash in battle, diplomats in Paris argued about making peace. After more than four years, they reached an accord that proved to be a preface to further bloodshed. 120 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY Series: VIETNAM: A TELEVISION HISTORY

VH 3635 Cameroon
Summary: Sometimes referred to as "Africa in Miniature, " Cameroon is a land of great geographic and cultural contrast. From the savannahs of the extreme north to the equatorial rain forests of the south and west, Cameroon's land reflects the rich diversity of Africa's geography. Home to over 200 linguistic or ethnic groups, Cameroon is also culturally diverse. Focuses on daily life in Cameroon as experienced by Peace Corps Volunteers who live and work in the communities of Andek, Ambam, and Bogo. 020 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 2161 Campaign to Remember, A
Summary: Narrated by Ted Koppel. Holocaust survivors, concentration camp survivors, Jewish immigrants and a museum dedicated to the memory of those who died at the hand of the Nazi's. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 017 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: HOLOCAUST

VH 3954 Can the States Do It Better?
Summary: This program goes back to the founding of the United States of America and examines the split between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton over how much power the federal government should have, through the Civil War, to the rapid expansion of federal power during the Great Depression and World War II, to the Great Society programs of Lyndon Johnson, to the present. It looks at the idea of "devolution" today, and examines in detail two of the most contentious aspects of it: welfare reform and school vouchers. 056 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, U.S. HISTORY

VH 7660 Can We Still Trust NASA?
Summary: A documentary on the exploration of NASA agency. Has NASA degenerated into a pork-barrel bureaucracy? Will the agency of the future become a relic of the past? Provides insider interviews of experts and officials. 050 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 3700 Cannibals
Summary: 16th-century missionaries returned from the New World with tales of human sacrifice and consumption. Many of their stories were summarily dismissed because of a perceived bias against Native American peoples. But were their tales of cannibalism fantasy or fact? New evidence suggests that these early accounts may have been vivid descriptions of actual events. 028 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY, NATIVE AMERICAN

VH 3464 Capital Sins: Authoritarianism and Democratization
Summary: Begins in the 1960's, when many of the region's political and economic systems were in disarray, and either reform or revolution seemed inevitable. This program looks at the path taken by Brazil, which confronted its problems with rich resources. 060 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: ECONOMICS, LATIN AMERICAN Series: AMERICAS

VH 0244 Capitulations
Summary: Probes the question: Is the day of the West really over? Host John Roberts sums up the history of Western civilization, its ideas, and achievements and considers the nature of the West's final " triumph." 057 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, ANTHROPOLOGY, WORLD HISTORY Series: TRIUMPH OF THE WEST

VH 0715 Captains and Kings: Authority in the Middle East
Summary: In contrast to the largely democratic West, the predominant Middle Eastern political orientation is toward authoritarian rule, with power generally concentrated in the hands of a monarch or military leader. This film shows us some of the historical, religious, and cultural reasons for autocracy's dominance in the Middle East. 025 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: MIDDLE EAST, THE

VH 1272 Caribbean Music and Dance
Summary: Presents music and dances from Honduras, Grenada, Jamaica and Haiti, having origins in the African, European and native Indian cultures of the Caribbean area. 025 Min. VIDEO 1980 Subject: DANCE, CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 0198 Caribbean, The: A World of Its Own
Summary: Designed to promote tourism in the Caribbean. Shows the countries from many perspectives-historic, geographic, cultural, available hotels and resorts and a variety of activities. A video that begins with the origin of the Caribbean, illustrating the role played by the Americans, Africans, Indians, Dutch, Danes, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and others in its development. Viewers tour the Caribbean of today. 028 Min. VIDEO Subject: CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 0197 Caribbean, The: An Individual Discovery
Summary: A shorter version of the visual material presented in the video recording, The Caribbean: a world of its own; with different commentary. Shows the unique variety of tourist pleasures to be found within the blend of European and African cultures on the Caribbean islands. An overview of the Caribbean. The Spanish, French, Danish, English and Dutch have left their imprints on this necklace of islands. Eternal summer still bathes the tropical 013 Min. VIDEO Subject: CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 3565 Cars
Summary: This light-hearted program takes a fascinating look at the history of the automobile-from the beginning of the century when farmers sometimes killed motorists, to the paving of roads and the building of highways, through to the present, when cars are sometimes seen as a symbol of pollution. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 6500 Carthage
Summary: In an authentic, atmospheric step back in time, this program includes a spectacular 3-D animated recreation of the ancient city of Carthage which stood near modern day Tunis. 031 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: HISTORY'S ANCIENT LEGACIES

VH 0135 Castle
Summary: Presents an animated tale about a fictional thirteenth-century fortress and town built by King Edward I to subdue the rebellious Welsh. Dramatizes the building of the structure and portrays the lifestyle of the castle's inhabitants. Includes some live action sequences. Based on the book by David Macaulay. Hosted by Macaulay with Sarah Bullen. 058 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 7080 Catch a Fire
Summary: A docu-drama that tells the story of Baptist Deacon Paul Bogle, national hero of Jamaica, who led the Morant Bay Revolt in Oct. 1865. 30 years after the end of slavery in Jamaica, the Morant Bay Rebellion provoked outrage in Victorian Britain shaping race and land attitudes. The story is constructed using interviews with scholars, Paul Bogle's great grandson Philip Bogle as well as archive material. 030 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 0134 Cathedral
Summary: Based on the book by David Macaulay. Host, David Macaulay with Caroline Berg. Follows the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary french town of Beaulieu during the thirteenth century, in order to understand why and how the great cathedrals of Europe were built. Alternates between modern footage and animation. 058 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, ARCHITECTURE

VH 0420 Caudillo
Summary: Tells the story of General Franco's revolt and the ensuing Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 from both the Republican and Falangist points of view. Includes documentary film footage, narrative excerpts from various well - known writers who reported on the war at first hand, and contemporary visits with surviving participants. Spanish with English subtitles. 111 Min. VIDEO 1977

VH 1188 Cause, The (1861)
Summary: This landmark documentary film series movingly and vividly presents the entire sweep of the war, from the battlefields to the home fronts, from the politicians and generals to the enlisted men and their families, from the causes of the war and the opening guns at Sumter to the stillness at Appomattox, Lincoln's assassination and beyond. 099 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, U.S. HISTORY Series: CIVIL WAR, THE

VH 8185 Celebrating Cajin Life
Summary: Provides a historical background to the culture of the Acadians of southern Louisiana. Shows how the Cajun culture developed following the arrival of French colonists in Louisiana. Explores the unique and lively way of life practiced by the large population of Louisiana Cajuns. 021 Min. VIDEO 1995

VH 6497 Celts, The
Summary: Between 500 and 1 B.C. the Celts expanded from a center in France (ancient Gaul) and Germany over most of Europe and Britain. This program presents the typical experience of a warrior in this military culture, using contemporary narratives, reenactments of battles, current views of the terrain, and more from the period described. 026 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: ANCIENT TRIBES

VH 6913 Century of Living, A
Summary: An oral history of the United States during the 20th century as told by people born in 1900 or earlier. Includes archival footage of the events that shaped the past hundred years. 059 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 7827 Cesar E. Chavez
Summary: The biography of a labor activist who organized and led the migrant far m workers, both immigrants and local workers, in their struggle for better working conditions. Dedicated to non-violence, Cesar Chavez also founded the United Farm Workers union. 030 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: HISPANIC AND LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE

VH 4340 Chair, The
Summary: Documentary that traces the development of the electric chair including involvement of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. 049 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 4400 Chance For Peace, A
Summary: CAN's documentary team crafts the story of hatred and hope in an ancient land: the history of warfare between Arabs and Jews, the breakthrough in previously stalemated positions between the PLO and Israel, and the dramatic signing of the peace accord in Washington. 060 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 0722 Change: Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Summary: Opposites on an ideological spectrum, Turkey and Saudi Arabia best illustrate how nonviolent change has affected the Middle East since World War I. Saudi Arabia entered the modern age with its Arab, Islamic soul intact; Turkey cast aside its heritage to modernize only to draw opposition from traditionalists over the heavy cost of progress. 025 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: MIDDLE EAST, THE

VH 3563 Changing Face of War
Summary: This program looks at the evolution of war in this century, from the airplanes of World War I which didn't have parachutes, to Mussolini's subjugation of Ethiopia with the latest technology, to the role of the tank to oppress ordinary citizens from the French Resistance, to Prague in 1968, to Tiananmen Square. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, WORLD HISTORY Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 3564 Changing Face of War
Summary: This program explores the changing experience of childhood over the past hundred years, examining the major improvements in the lives of children due to progress in medical science and education. The program also explores how war in this century has often put children in the line of fire. Among those featured in the program are best-selling author and child psychologist Penelope Leach, and Dr. David Southall, a pediatrician who works with children from war zones. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 4364 Chaos and Consent
Summary: The story of Hitler's Nazis, from the beginnings of the party, through the horror of the war and the holocaust to their fight to the bitter end. Part 2 of 6. 050 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: NAZIS, THE: A WARNING FROM HISTORY

VH 0440 Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire
Summary: Covers the antecedents and life of Charlemagne, the battle of Roncevaux, life at court, and the everyday realities of hunger, plague and violence. 052 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES

VH 1858 Charles de Gaulle
Summary: This program follows the involvement of de Gaulle in World War II through the Sorbonne siege of 1968, his resignation, and his death. 014 Min. VIDEO Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 0426 Charles Lindbergh
Summary: Recounts the history of flight and presents a brief biography of Charles Lindbergh. 014 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, BIOGRAPHY

VH 3209 Chartwell, An Englishman's Home
Summary: Tells the stories of ten historic English houses and the influential families who build, rebuilt, preserved, and left them as a record of their lives. Told in the words of their present owners, often the descendants of those who built these historic houses, these programs will fascinate anyone with an interest in English heritage. Winston Churchill bought CHARTWELL in 1922, the year his youngest daughter Mary was born. 038 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 0817 Check It Out-PBS
Summary: Provides viewers with a sample of the programs available on videocassette from PBS by presenting brief segments from approximately 45 PBS programs in the areas of the humanities, health care, history and social issues, "how to, " human relations and psychology, and science. 038 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY

VH 1442 Chesapeake Planter
Summary: Visits a restored colonial farm where a couple in traditional costumes reenacts some of the tasks of 18th century farm life. Hosts, Larry Lewman and Burt Kummerow describe agricultural and domestic chores and tools of the era. 028 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES

VH 5893 Chiapas: The Inside Story
Summary: Examines the 30 year rebellion and conflict between the Mexican government and the indigenous population in Chiapas. 060 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 5881 Chichen Itza
Summary: This program, part of a three part series, dramatizes the history of Chichen-Itza. It is the 13th Katun on the Mayan wheel of favorable times, in the 10th Mayan baktun, and the last days of the Mayan empire at Chichen Itza are at hand. This visually stunning reenactment examines the course of its demise through codices written by Chilam Balam, the last Mayan diviner. 032 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: CITIES OF ANCIENT MEXICO, THE

VH 1878 Children of the Exodus
Summary: A documentary made to find out what happened to a group of children who arrived in Israel in 1947 after the Holocaust. 030 Min. VIDEO 1967 Subject: HOLOCAUST

VH 0793 Children of the Tribe
Summary: Glimpses into the lives of two families with young children help the viewer understand the differences between Japanese and Western culture regarding family life, child rearing, and educational demands. 028 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 2752 Children of War, Part 2
Summary: An episode of ABC News' Nightline which shows the effects that the war in the former Yugoslavia has had on its children. Children tell firsthand of their experiences as refugees. Women who have been raped by enemy soldiers face the dilemma of raising a child they might hate. 023 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 7941 Chile, Obstinate Memory
Summary: After decades of fascist rule in Chile, Patricio Guzman returns to his country to screen his documentary, Battle of Chile, which until the time of the filming was banned by authorities. His audience, a new generation of Chileans who remember little of the revolution and ensuing coup reflect on their experience of watching the film after so many years of suppression. Memories of "disappeared" comrades and those who died during General Augusto Pinochet's regine are made fresh in the minds of the filmmaker and his friends. 058 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 0752 Chile: Hasta Cuando?
Summary: Expose of Pinochet's regime of terror in Chile, including interviews with people who have been terrorized by the government. Describes how student protestors have been tortured and killed by government police. 057 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN

VH 0794 Chile: Torture as a Political Instrument
Summary: Victims, protestors, and a psychologist testify that Chile's National Intelligence Service, the CNI, practices physical and psychological torture in order to instill "terrible images in the collective unconscious" of the populace and thus discourage opposition. 028 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: CIVIL RIGHTS, LATIN AMERICAN

VH 0553 China and Japan (1279-1600)
Summary: The Mongol warrior Kublai Khan brought the whole of China under foreign rule for the first time in history. Later the Ming built the great wall. In Japan, under the Kamakura and Ashikaga shogunates a heavy influence of Zen Buddhism was in evidence. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 4046 China in Revolution 1911-1949
Summary: Part 1, Battle for Survival: 1911-1936. Part 2, Fighting for the Future: 1936-1949. 120 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES Series: CHINA

VH 0552 China in Transition (581-1279)
Summary: After centuries of disunity Tan Chien proclaimed himself emperor of the Sui dynasty. Many engineering achievements - the grand canals, developing of Woodblock printing and head ways in education making China the most literate of all pre-modern societies. the T'ang and Sung dynasties followed. 030 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, WORLD HISTORY Series: WORLD, THE

VH 2271 China Reports--A Window to China
Summary: The video magazine program produced by China Central Television, the only national TV station in China. This is the first issue. 021 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 0761 China's Changing Face
Summary: Provides a brief summary of life in China before the founding of the People's Republic. Describes changes in Chinese life, focusing on communes and examining medicine, education, industry, and agriculture. 025 Min. VIDEO 1978 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 6996 China: Heritage of the Wild Dragon
Summary: This episode looks at China. The fine loess soil of the Yellow River basin quickly established that region as the home of China's earliest recorded dynasty. This program focuses primarily on Bronze Age China and the contributions of the Yin (of Shang) dynasty, with a tangential emphasis on the reign of the Qins. 059 Min. VIDEO 2001 Series: MESSAGES FROM THE PAST

VH 0307 Choctaw Story
Summary: Demonstrates the methods used by the Choctaw tribe to overcome poverty. 016 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: NATIVE AMERICAN, SOCIAL WORK

VH 1410 Churchill
Summary: One of the greatest heroes of this century, Winston Churchill rallied the British to victory in World War II and became a symbol of courage around the globe. Traces Churchill from his days as World War I P.O.W. to Prime Minister of Great Britain. Includes excerpts from Churchill's most memorable speeches. 040 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, BIOGRAPHY

VH 8168 Circuit Chautauqua: A Bridge Between Two Centuries
Summary: Before there were televisions or movie theaters, Americans relied on this traveling spectacle of the 19th and early 20th centuries for educational and entertainment programs. Circuit Chautauqua began in 1904 and by the 1910's could be found almost everywhere, presenting its message of self and civic improvement to millions of Americans. At its peak in the mid-1920's, circuit performers and lecturers appeared in more than 10, 000 communities in 45 states to audiences totaling 45-million people. Using archival photos and rare interviews with those who attended, this painstakingly researched documentary gives a feel for what it was like to be a part of the events. 057 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: U.S. HISTORY

VH 0779 Civil Rights Movement, The
Summary: Documents the history and experiences of Black Americans through historical footage and interviews. Focuses on the Civil Rights movement, today's urban Black Americans, and Black Americans who have been successful in business and politics. 030 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, U.S. HISTORY, CIVIL RIGHTS Series: BLACK AMERICA

VH 6145 Clash of Cultures on the Great Plains 1865 - 1890
Summary: Provides an in depth perspective on the movement of outsiders into the Great Plains during the latter half of the 19th century and the subsequent conflicts between these new settlers and the indigenous peoples. Focuses on the Lakota Sioux and their leader Red Cloud as it chronicles America's westward expansion and the subsequent destruction of the Lakota way of life. 020 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, NATIVE AMERICAN

VH 3566 Clash of the Titans
Summary: This program focuses on some of the greatest leadership battles of this century. The program looks at the relationship between Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler, Mao Tse-tung and Chiang Kai-shek, and John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev. Also looks at the Vietnam War and the roles of Ho Chi Minh and Richard Nixon. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: WORLD HISTORY Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 7139 Cleopatra
Summary: Attempts to unravel some of the myths surrounding Egypt's legendary queen. 045 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: INTIMATE PORTRAIT

VH 1828 Coal, Blood & Iron
Summary: As organic matter from Europe's prehistoric, marshy swamps was compressed over millions of years, it became coal. The by-products of this new coal energy were massive social change for both better and worse. 055 Min. VIDEO Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOLOGY Series: BIRTH OF EUROPE

VH 4481 Cold War, The / Europe and the Third World
Summary: "The Cold War" - 1945 heralded the end of a way of life, as a worldwide struggle of constant communist probings and western counter-measures began. Power shifted back and forth as the US assumed the cost of defending Western Europe and the USSR modified the communist plan. "Europe and the Third World" - Economic independence, technological self-sufficiency, and volatile social conditions in the 50 new republics of the Third World reflect the intrusions of westerners with alien ideologies. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 7598 Colin Powell
Summary: Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff focusing on his achievements in the Pentagon. Includes interviews with his family and friends, plus rare archival footage from his distinguished career. 050 Min. VIDEO 1995

VH 1829 Colliding Continents & The Age of Bronze
Summary: How did the early peoples of Europe move from stone to metal tools, and what were the consequences of such a change? This program offers some fascinating answers. 055 Min. VIDEO Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOLOGY, EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: BIRTH OF EUROPE

VH 0316 Colonial Experience, The / A New Society
Summary: Illustrates how wars and treaties, elections and legislation affected the people of the United States and helped develop America's democratic spirit. 060 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, EARLY CIVILIZATION, U.S. HISTORY Series: AMERICAN ADVENTURE, THE

VH 6114 Colonialism, Nationalism, and Migration
Summary: This program explores the socio-economic impact and consequences of colonial interests in places such as India, Africa, Asia and America. Emigration, expulsion, and forced resettlement of the poor and oppressed are also examined. 046 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: WHEN THE CENTURY WAS YOUNG

VH 0260 Colours of My Father, The: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein
Summary: Despite financial insecurities, Sam Borenstein managed to pursue his art and become an established artist in North America. His daughter, animated filmmaker, Joyce Borenstein, shows that she has inherited all her father's talent. 029 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: ART

VH 3951 Columbus Controversy, The: Challenging How History is Written
Summary: With the 500th anniversary of his first voyage approaching, Native American groups, and many historians, are urging us to take a closer look at this staple hero of our history books before launching into the quincentenary celebrations. Other historians argue that to condemn Columbus by contemporary standards is anachronistic and futile. This program describes both sides of the debate and, in doing so, challenges students to examine how a society selects its heroes and what motivates these choices. 023 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: CURRENT AFFAIRS SERIES, THE

VH 1704 Columbus: Admiral of the Ocean Sea
Summary: Columbus' life and achievements, featuring insights into the myths surrounding the great navigator, his famous first voyage, the mystery of the lost settlement La Navidad, the influence of Europe on the New World, the dual motivations of God and gold in Spanish exploration, and Columbus' later voyages and subsequent experiences. 027 Min. VIDEO Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 1706 Columbus: First Landfall Debate
Summary: A gathering of prominent scholars, sponsored by Phileas Society, debating the question of the actual site where Columbus landed on his first voyage to the New World. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1912 Columbus: God and Gold
Summary: The business of discovery & the relentless missionary zeal of Columbus & those who followed him. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1705 Columbus: La Genovesita Di Colombo
Summary: Leading scholars & experts of the greater Genoa area discuss in Italian the Genoese ancestry, birth, & citizenship of Columbus. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1913 Columbus: Later Voyages
Summary: Lands and cultures he encountered. His fall from power, final years, and a summary of his lasting contributions. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1908 Columbus: Man and Myth
Summary: The origins, the personalities, and the power with the facts separated from the fictions. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1909 Columbus: The First Voyage
Summary: The ships, the crews, the means of navigation, the first landings in the New World. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1911 Columbus: The New World
Summary: Historians, linguists, and modern explorers re-create the pre-Columbian Indians of the Caribbean, their cultures, conflicts, languages, and the colonies Columbus established in their midst. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1910 Columbus: The Search for La Navidad
Summary: Long a mystery, the location of Columbus's ill-fated first settlement is actively investigated by scientists, technicians, and experts in documentary research. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: GREAT EXPLORERS, THE: COLUMBUS

VH 1178 Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
Summary: The story revolves around a 20 year reunion taking place at a five-and-ten cent store for a James Dean fan club formed in 1955. Director: Robert Altman. 109 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES

VH 7648 Come to St. Lucia
Summary: Presents the culture, folk life and tourist aspects of the Caribbean Island of St.Lucia. 026 Min. VIDEO 1980

VH 1527 Comfortable Lies, Bitter Truth
Summary: Four videocassettes, VH 1527-1530, 58 min. each. Each episode tells the Soviet story through the eyes of its people, exposing the tensions that erupt when pressures for modernization clash with centuries of Russian tradition and a political apparatus trying to cling to power. 058 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: INSIDE GORBACHEV'S USSR

VH 1528 Coming Apart
Summary: Depicts the evolution of nationalism in the Soviet republics and the conflicts between ethnic groups which threaten Gorbachev's authority and the survival of a united Soviet system. 058 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: INSIDE GORBACHEV'S USSR

VH 4467 Common Life in the Middle Ages / Cities and Cathedrals...
Summary: Daily life in the Middle Ages was defined by harsh realities of hunger, cold, the Black Plague, and fearful belief in the supernatural. / Urban centers begin to regain importance as trade and culture revive. The feudal order is challenged as cathedrals and churches are built on a gigantic scale as symbols of conspicuous piety and competitiveness. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 7996 La Commune (Paris 1871), Tape 1
Summary: Tape 1 of 4. La Commune was the name given to the revolutionary government established by the people of Paris in 1871. This presents an in-depth account of the major characters of the Commune of 1871 whose members follow either Louis August Blanqui or the philosopher Pierre Joseph Proudhon. The film travels back to 1871 and is not only a lesson in history but presents a demonstration of how history is shaped, and re-shaped, by the tellers of the tale. In this particular case activities of the Commune are broadcast by a journalist for Versailles Television who presents the official view while a Commune television station is set up to present the perspectives of the Paris rebels. 345 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 7997 La Commune (Paris 1871), Tape 2
Summary: Tape 2 of 4. 345 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 7998 La Commune (Paris 1871), Tape 3
Summary: Tape 3 of 4. 345 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 7999 La Commune (Paris 1871), Tape 4
Summary: Tape 4 of 4. 345 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 3567 Communism
Summary: This program charts the rise and fall of communism, from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the demise of Soviet communism in 1991, and looks at the world's second communist giant, Mao's China. 048 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY

VH 6956 Comrades, Iron Curtain, Marshall Plan
Summary: Episode 1: Though ideological enemies, the Soviet Union and the United States are allies against Hitler during WWII. At the end of the war, Europe is divided, and the one time allies now confront each other. Episode 2: The Soviet Union dominates Eastern Europe. The U.S. assumes the mantle of world leadership. Episode 3: The U.S. adopts the Truman doctrine, pledging to defend freedom worldwide. Secretary of State George Marshall plans to bolster economic recovery in Europe. Seeing this as a threat, Stalin forbids his satellites to participate. The world effectively divides. 140 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: COLD WAR

VH 2608 Conflict of the Gods
Summary: Carlos Fuentes retraces the Indian world through their magnificent pyramids and sculptures, a world of precise astronomy and human sacrifice, serenity and violence. The return of their blond, exiled god was forecast for the very year Cortes reached their shores. The savagery of the conquistador equaled that of the Indian, but he brought with him a new god; a god who sacrificed himself for men. 059 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: BURIED MIRROR, THE

VH 8133 Confucianism & Taoism
Summary: These two Chinese spiritual movements focus inward on human behavior and thought. This segment examines how Confucius philosophy and social doctrine have influenced Chinese culture. Also explains the philosophy and rituals of Taosism. Traces the lives of Confucius and Lao-Tzu. 048 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 1820 Conquering America with Bharati Mukherjee
Summary: Bharati Mukherjee writes vivid, sensual and troubling stories about America's newest immigrants -- Asians, like herself. In this episode, Mukherjee talks about being an immigrant in America today. In her opinion, the new immigrants are reinventing the idea of America. 030 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: SOCIOLOGY, ASIAN STUDIES, WRITERS Series: WORLD OF IDEAS WITH BILL MOYERS, A

VH 6892 Conrad II: The First Salian Emperor
Summary: First part of a series examining the development of modern Europe beginning in the year 1024. Combines visits to historical and archaeological sites with dramatizations to shed light on the political, religious, cultural and social aspects of life in the Holy Roman Empire during the Salian dynasty. 047 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: OUT OF THE DARK AGES: A TALE OF FOUR GERMAN EMPERORS

VH 0314 Consequences of Contact/English Colonization of Chesapeake
Summary: Illustrates how wars and treaties, elections and legislation affected the people of the United States and helped develop America's democratic spirit. 060 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES, EARLY CIVILIZATION, U.S. HISTORY Series: AMERICAN ADVENTURE, THE

VH 6905 Constance of Rabastens
Summary: This segment discusses how Constance of Rabastens' visions of the apocalypse and prophecies of the coming of the Anti-Christ resulted in her imprisonment at the hands of the Inquisition and the Archbishop of Toulouse. 024 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: MYSTIC WOMEN OF THE MIDDLE AGES

VH 6931 Conversation Among Great African Americans, A
Summary: Participants, portraying historical African American figures, conduct a conversation about African American history in order to provide insight into the current status of African Americans and the challenges of the 21st century. 088 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 1579 Conversation with C.L.R. James, A
Summary: An interview with Trinidad's C. L. R. James, writer, philosopher, agitator, novelist, politician, Marxist, writer and critic. 060 Min. VIDEO Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY, WRITERS, CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 3748 Conversation with General Schwarzkopf, A
Summary: This is a historic interview, conducted by Barbara Walters, which probes the mind and soul of the man who has achieved almost unprecedented historic military status. Revealed here are the multidimensional sides of: a soldier, a father, a son, and an American, as he shares (at times with deep emotion) his feelings on a wide range of topics, from the wars in Vietnam and the Gulf, to memories of his father, his family and his country. No other interview, to date, with the General has proven to disclose so much. This last volume is a fitting conclusion to the entire series. 045 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: PERSIAN GULF, THE

VH 0992 Copan
Summary: Documents theories and procedures of an excavation in the Copan valley of Honduras, the site of a major urban center of Mayan civilization. Presents analysis of the decline of the Mayan society and implications for the future. 015 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION, ANTHROPOLOGY, LATIN AMERICAN

VH 0745 Costa Rica: Child in the Wind
Summary: Explores the issue of Costa Rica's neutrality in the face of its dependence on U.S. aid. Examines the history of Costa Rica and the reasons it has been able to exist as a neutral country committed to social welfare and free elections. 058 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN

VH 1352 Countdown
Summary: Combine a carbon arc light, a billiard ball coating, a spoked wheel and some consecutive images and you get... motion pictures! from the incredible events that led to Thomas Edison's invention, to George Eastman's production of celluloid from explosive gun cotton, to the most powerful mass media imaginable, television. 052 Min. VIDEO 1989 Series: CONNECTIONS

VH 7855 Countdown to Freedom: Ten Days That Changed South Africa
Summary: Examines a critical moment of South African history in the days leading up to the country's first multi-racial democratic election, from April 23 to May 2, 1994, and the election of Nelson Mandela as President, with background on key people and historical events. Narrated by James Earl Jones and Alfre Woodard. 097 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 0750 Courage Along the Divide
Summary: On location examination of the political and social situation of the Arab-Israeli conflict in Palestine. 080 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 2160 Courage to Care
Summary: Ordinary people who refused to succumb to Nazi tyranny. While others "followed orders, " these people followed their consciences, risking their lives to save Jews. 028 Min. VIDEO Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, HOLOCAUST

VH 5714 Cowboys/Settlers
Summary: Shows the working, living and social conditions of cowboys, primarily that of the open range and trail driving adventures from the mid 1800s to the tur