FAU Libraries Media Center - Videographies, Religion

VH 2245 Abraham and His Children: An Interfaith Dialogue
Summary: Investigates the similarities and differences of the relation to Judaism, Christianity, and Muslim faiths. 035 Min. VIDEO 1991

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 7612 Adio Kerida: Goodbye Dear Love
Summary: A personal journey about the search for identity and memory among Sephardic Jews with roots in Cuba. Anthropologist Ruth Behar returns to her native Cuba in search of the country's remaining Sephardic Jews and her family's ties to them. Presents a lyrical journey into Cuba's Jewish past and present-day that is filled with painful goodbyes and a belief in the possibility of return and renewal. Directed by Ruth Behar. 082 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 6410 African and African American Religions
Summary: Explores the cultural diversity of Africa through its many religions. Discusses how shared elements of various customs serve as unifying threads across tribes, centuries and even continents. Looks at the oral traditions, myths, music and ceremonies, and how African-American Christianity, Haiti's Voodoo and Cuba's Santeria have been influenced by Christianity and traditional African religions. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN Series: RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD

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 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 0991 Amish Portrait, An
Summary: Presents a look at the old Order Amish sect living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: a small group of people who believe their daily life is interwoven with the Christian religion, and who adhere to customs and beliefs that have been handed down for over two centuries. 024 Min. VIDEO 1989

VH 7132 Amish: A People Of Preservation, The
Summary: Offers an intimate look inside the world of the Amish community, including its history, beliefs and the simplicity of their lifestyle. Includes insights into Amish farm life, childhood, school worship, recreation, courtship, barn-raising, horse transportation, and the impact of tourism. shows various activities of the family. 055 Min. VIDEO 1975

VH 7131 Amish: Not To Be Modern, The
Summary: Seldom photographed because of the belief that graven images are forbidden in the Bible, this video provides a rare look at a community that separates itself from most modern technology. Shows Amish people performing farm work, creating elaborate quilts, and attending schools. Examines the religious reasons for their unusual lifestyle, their historical background in Europe and interviews one man who broke away and became a psychoanalyst. 057 Min. VIDEO 1985

VH 5458 Animated Haggadah, The
Summary: Uses clay animation to tell the story of Jews' liberation from slavery and the Exodus from Egypt, Pharaoh's court, the burning bush, and the ten plagues. 024 Min. VIDEO 1986 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 7782 Archaeology and the Bible with Rabbi Kenneth Brander
VIDEO 2000 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY

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 2844 As Long As I Live
Summary: This film is a warm colorful study of Orthodox Jewish religious life in Israel today-in the cities and kibbutzim, the army and the schools, among the various ethnic communities and at places of pilgrimage. Along the way, the film provides a good deal of basic information about Judaism as such, including the roles of Torah-study, daily prayer, festival observances, the rabbinical courts and Hallacha. But its main thrust is to convey the sense that Jewish tradition 017 Min. VIDEO

VH 7769 Ava & Gabriel
Summary: Set on the island of Curacao in the late 1940's. Upon request of Father Fidelius, parish priest of St. Anna's, the Surinam printer Gabriel Goedbloed arrives from Holland to paint the mural of the Virgin Mary. 091 Min. VIDEO 1990

VH 7909 Bab El-Oued City
Summary: A young man causes chaos when he removes a loudspeaker that was broadcasting fundamentalist propaganda in Bab El-Oued, a working class district of Algiers. 093 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 6313 Ben-Hur
Summary: The story of a Jewish nobleman, set in the time of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity. 111 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: DRAMA

VH 6314 Ben-Hur
Summary: The story of a Jewish nobleman, set in the time of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity. 111 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: DRAMA

VH 5459 Benjamin and the Miracle of Hanukah
Summary: Animated story for children that deals with the traditional values of Hanukah. Portrays the adventures of a small boy who is sent by Judah Maccabee to obtain holy oil for the temple at Jerusalem. He makes the journey accompanied by his donkey and gets lost until the miracle of the eternal light guides them home. 024 Min. VIDEO 1987 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 0769 Bible and the Distant Time, The
Summary: Today traditional Athabascan beliefs and modern Christian beliefs coexist in villages on the Koyukuk River. This program gives us a rare glimpse at some of the ways the Koyukukon have maintained a balance between the two, and at some of the stresses that exist today. 029 Min. VIDEO 1987 Series: MAKE PRAYERS TO THE RAVEN

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

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 4710 Buddhism and Black Belts
Summary: The martial arts of Japan have been strongly influenced by the meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Though Japan is not a very religious country, the ancient traditions of Buddhism still influence society. 028 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

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 0270 Can There Be A Just War In The Modern World?
Summary: Dr. Michael Walzer proposes and invites comments and criticism on the "Just War" theory. 075 Min. VIDEO

VH 2836 Chabad
Summary: The Lubavitch, a sect of Chassidism, discuss their upbeat view of Judaism with college students in Los Angeles. Gives a glimpse into the alternative lifestyle of an Orthodox Jewish group which believes in the combination of joy and ritual in living as well as in prayer. 015 Min. VIDEO

VH 3934 Christianity and Judaism
Summary: Because we are removed from spirituality today, Huston Smith believes we find it difficult to understand the true meaning of Christianity. Huston Smith explains that Christianity wouldn't have existed if its "spirit had not been real and dense and palpable and evident to everyone around." Smith finds the intimate relationship between the Jews and their God "a living conversation between the human and the divine that goes on generation after generation." Through his son-in-law, Smith came to admire the beauty of the weekly Jewish shabbat, and when his daughter died, he found solace in Jewish mourning rituals. 058 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: WISDOM OF FAITH, THE

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 3933 Confucianism
Summary: Born in China of missionary parents, Huston Smith learned about Chinese language, culture, and religion while growing up near Shanghai. Smith explains how the intertwining of opposites is key to understanding the great religions of China - Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Smith shows that Eastern religions provide "an emphasis on direct experience and a method for attaining that." He introduces yoga, which he has been practicing for 50 years, as one such method. 058 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: WISDOM OF FAITH, 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 3114 Confucius, The Tao, The Ancestors and The Buddha - Part 1
Summary: 1. The History of Ancient China: Legends and Myths 2. Religion in Ancient China (Before 500BC) 3. Confucius and Confucianism 4. Taoism 5. The Taoist Religion. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3115 Confucius, The Tao, The Ancestors and The Buddha - Part 2
Summary: 6. Buddhism in India and the Beginnings in China, 7. Ch'an ( Zen ) Buddhism, 8. Chinese Folk Religion: The Gods, 9. Chinese Folk Religion: The Ancestors and the Ghosts, 10. Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Architecture of Beijing ( Peking ). 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 2838 Conversations With Doctor Abraham Joshua Heschel
Summary: An interview of Professor Heschel, taped two weeks before his death, by NBC News Correspondent Carl Stern. Rabbi Heschel discusses his upbringing, the need for reverence and the value of uniqueness, and explains his involvement in contemporary social and political activities as necessary response to Judaism's concept of God's need for man to help with the work of redemption. Professor Of Jewish Ethics and Mysticism at The Jewish Theological Seminary of 060 Min. VIDEO 1993

VH 6911 Crusade: By Horse to Jerusalem
Summary: Tim Severin and a companion retrace the 2500 mile trip on horseback of the First Crusade, traveling from the castle of Duke Godfrey de Bouillion in Belgium, across central and southeast Europe, across Turkey and Syria and Jordan to the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. 054 Min. VIDEO 1993 Series: RETRACING HISTORY

VH 5380 Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
Summary: Billy Graham, the evangelist and crusader, has become one of the world's most popular and powerful religious leaders. This program looks at the man behind the pulpit through historical footage of pivotal events, and insightful interviews with the Reverend. 050 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 6180 Crusades: The Knights of Christ
Summary: Dramatic story of the great conflict between Christianity and Islam. For nearly two centuries, generations of knights from England and Western Europe marched to do battle with the Saracen hordes who occupied the Holy Land. 058 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, MIDDLE EAST

VH 8179 Dance Of The Spirit
Summary: Dispelling the myths and preconceptions that surround the spiritual practice of Voodoo, this film explores the truth and beauty of mystical Haitian Voodoo rituals. Directed by Chip Duncan. 026 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 6506 Dark Ages & the Millennium/Crusaders & Schism in the East
Summary: Part 1 probes the nature of Christian prayer, questioning Eastern reliance on icons rather than the Word, as in the West. Part 2 chronicles the chaos in Europe that broke out with the death of Charlemagne and the approach of the millennium. Part 3 documents both the papal reforms that severed the ties between the Church and wealthy Roman families and the rift between Rome and Constantinople. The program outlines the first four Crusades. 096 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: TWO THOUSAND YEARS: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

VH 5695 Dead Sea Scrolls
Summary: Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Adolfo Roitman. VIDEO

VH 7074 Debate on Religion's Role in Society
Summary: Alan Keyes and Alan Dershowitz debate the question, "Does organized religion have the answers to 21st century problems?". 124 Min. VIDEO 2001 Subject: AMERICAN STUDIES

VH 5396 Destruction: The Defeat of the Crusaders
Summary: This program traces the historically convoluted path to defeat that began with the last Crusade of Richard the Lionhearted and Phillip II. It examines the siege of Acre, and reveals the mechanical barbarity with which Crusaders massacred its residents. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: CRUSADES, THE

VH 3533 Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti
Summary: Beginning in 1947 and continuing until 1974, experimental filmmaker Maya Deren traveled to the island nation of Haiti to produce a movie about Haitian Dance. Once there, she became interested in the study of the Voudin religion. Deren became an initiate and made several trips to visit Haiti for study. The Voudin priests and priestesses gave Deren permission to film some of the meetings and ceremonies of their closely-held religion. Director: Maya Deren. 052 Min. VIDEO 1947 Subject: DANCE, CARIBBEAN STUDIES, DRAMA

VH 7734 Eastern Philosophy, Part 1
Summary: The first part of the Eastern Philosophy series that examines the dominant philosophical and spiritual thought of the Far East. This program covers Confucianism and Shintoism. 049 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 7735 Eastern Philosophy, Part 2
Summary: Part two of the Eastern Philosophy series turns to South Asian schools of thought. This program covers Hinduism and Buddhism. 050 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 7736 Eastern Philosophy, Part 3
Summary: The final part of the Eastern Philosophy series examines the two most prominent religions in the Middle East, Judaism and Islam. 050 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 0263 Enigma of The Dead Sea Scrolls, The
Summary: For the past 45 years the Dead Sea Scrolls have been shrouded in intrigue, controversy and scandal. Some of the controversy centered on their authenticity, and some on the question of who should have access to them. 050 Min. VIDEO

VH 5324 Ensign to the Nation, An
Summary: Discusses the growth and influence of the Church throughout the world, and visits Mormon communities in Europe, the Pacific Islands, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, with stories of their faith, sacrifice, and perseverance. 060 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY

VH 4642 Evidence of God, The
Summary: There are a thousand opinions in the western, monotheistic tradition as to how we can know the nature of the one true God. What could count as evidence for or against the existence of God? Ken Knisely and his guests discuss questions about the nature of God. 060 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: NO DOGS OR PHILOSOPHERS ALLOWED

VH 2128 Fighting Back
Summary: Explores diverse aspects of Christian fundamentalism in the United States, profiling the personal and spiritual focus of Bob Jones University in South Carolina; the ambitions of Randall Terry, head of the anti-abortion group "Operation Rescue"; and convicted Watergate conspirator and born-again Christian Charles Colson, among others. 060 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: ABORTION Series: GLORY & THE POWER, THE: FUNDAMENTALISMS OBSERVED

VH 6508 Fighting Intolerance and Slavery & Coping with Scientific...
Summary: Part 1 of this program traces the spread of Christianity via the Puritans to North America. Victims of intolerance in the Old World, the emigres swiftly proved intolerant of others in the New World, leaving it to the Quakers to promote the religious freedom later associated with the United States. Part 2 outlines the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions, the Methodism of John Wesley, and the concept of human rights. How had the un-Christian institution of slavery endured so long in France, England, and most notably in egalitarian America? 096 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: TWO THOUSAND YEARS: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

VH 8375 The First Amendment In The New Millenium
Summary: Close Up on C-SPAN host, John Milewski, interviews Kenneth A. Paulson, executive director of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University and senior vice president of The Freedom Forum. Paulson discusses in front of a live audience, the press, prayer in schools, the Internet, hate crimes and censorship and examines the First Amendment's role in addressing these and other issues. Discusses the challenges it faces in the 21st century and questions how vital these rights are to our everyday lives and to our future. 017 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: CRIMINOLOGY Series: CLOSE UP CONVERSATIONS

VH 0248 First Storytellers, The
Summary: Joseph Campbell explores the importance of accepting death as rebirth as seen in the myth of the buffalo, the story of Christ, the rite of passage in primitive societies, the role of mystical Shamans, & the decline of ritual in today's society. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Series: POWER OF MYTH, THE

VH 0418 Five Pillars of Islam, The
Summary: The essential principles on which Islam rests - the five pillars - are discussed, described, and put into historical perspective in this program. Viewers are introduced to the huge international mosaic of Moslem believers, and the conflict between traditional teachings and the effects of industrialization. 030 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 0770 Forest of Eyes, The
Summary: Join a family on the Koyukuk River, as they fish for their yearly supply of salmon, living and teaching survival skills to the children. Enjoy the closeness of fish camp during the one time of the year the land's resources come to the people. 030 Min. VIDEO 1987 Series: MAKE PRAYERS TO THE RAVEN

VH 0581 Freedom of Religion
Summary: An open-ended film which shows lawyers arguing the constitutional issues concerning freedom of religion during an emergency hearing of a transfusion case in which the life of an unborn child is threatened because of the religious beliefs of the parents. 019 Min. VIDEO 1969 Series: BILL OF RIGHTS IN ACTION

VH 5598 Genesis: Call and Promise/A Family Affair, Part 3
Summary: Call and Promise focuses on the story of God's covenant with Abraham. A Family Affair focuses on the story of Abraham's relationship with Hagar and Sarah. 120 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5600 Genesis: God Wrestling/Exile, Part 5
Summary: God Wrestling concerns the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with the angel and his dream of a ladder stretching to heaven. Exile focuses on Joseph's exile in Egypt. 120 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5596 Genesis: In God's Image/Temptation, Part 1
Summary: In God's Image focuses on the first story in the Book of Genesis, God's creation of the Earth and man. Temptation focuses on Adam and Eve's testing of the forbidden fruit and their subsequent expulsion from Eden. 120 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5597 Genesis: The First Murder/Apocalypse, Part 2
Summary: The First Murder focuses on the story of Cain and Abel. The Apocalypse focuses on the story of Noah, his ark, and the great flood. 120 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5599 Genesis: The Test/Blessed Deception, Part 4
Summary: The Test focuses on the story of God's command that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac. Blessed Deception focuses on Rebecca's use of deceit to procure Isaac's blessing for Jacob. 120 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 6881 George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire, Pt. 1
Summary: George Wallace, a four-time governor of Alabama and candidate for the presidency, was a fierce defender of Southern pride and a man who was central to the civil rights years in the South. 090 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: BIOGRAPHY, U.S. HISTORY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AFRICAN-AMERICAN Series: HISTORY'S BEST ON PBS

VH 6882 George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire, Pt. 2
Summary: George Wallace, a four-time governor of Alabama and candidate for the p residency, was a fierce defender of Southern pride and a man who was central to the civil rights years in the South. 180 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: BIOGRAPHY, CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. HISTORY, AFRICAN-AMERICAN Series: HISTORY'S BEST ON PBS

VH 3112 God and God's People: The Religion of Judaism, Pt. 1
Summary: 1.Judaism as a Religion, 2. The Historical Foundations of Judaism, 3. Levitical Religion, 4. Rabbinic Judaism: The Doctrine and the Dual Torah, 5. Rabbinic Judaism: Scripture as a Sacred Object. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3113 God and God's People: The Religion of Judaism, Pt. 2
Summary: 6. Rabbinic Judaism: Conclusion and Overview, 7. Judaism in Principle I: The Shape of the Jewish Liturgy, 8. Judaism in Principle II: The Sound of the Jewish Liturgy, 9. Judaism Outside the Talmud, 10. Judaism in Freedom. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3110 God and His Prophet: The Religion of Islam, Part 1
Summary: 1. Definitions, Perspectives, and Stereotypes, 2. The Prophet and His Times, 3. The Message of the Qur'an, 4. What is Islamic Law?, 5. The Rise of an Islamic Institution. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3111 God and His Prophet: The Religion of Islam, Part 2
Summary: 6. What is an "Islamic Institution, 7. The History of Islam and the Emergence of the Shi'a, 8. Intellectual and Mystical Forces within Medieval Islam, 9. Islamic Response to Western Predominance, 10. Islam: Past, Present, and Future. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 7192 Gospel of Liberty
Summary: Dramatic re-enactment in which Thomas Jefferson guides viewers through the revival of religion and the separation of church and state that occurred in Virginia and the American colonies in the eighteenth century. 037 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 0771 Grandpa Joe's Country
Summary: Sixty-five years ago Joe Beetus came to the Koyukuk River Valley in a birch bark canoe. Today he lives from the same land and waters, but travels in a modern river boat with an outboard motor. Join him on a moose hunt and listen as he tells of living in harmony with the natural world. 030 Min. VIDEO 1987 Series: MAKE PRAYERS TO THE RAVEN

VH 6158 Gregorian Chants, The, Tape 1
Summary: History and performance of Gregorian chant. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 6159 Gregorian Chants, The, Tape 2
Summary: History and performance of Gregorian chant. 050 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 7882 Hajj, The: A Journey of Faith
Summary: In 1998, CNN became the first Western media to provide live, unilateral Hajj coverage hosted on-site by CNN Correspondent Riz Khan. Includes the history and significance of Hajj in the Islamic faith, the different steps and the process, personal stories from pilgrims in every part of the world, and Saudi Arabia's government massive logistical challenge of managing a crowd of two million pilgrims. Produced by Rym Brahimi. 050 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 7883 Hajj, The: One American's Pilgrimage to Mecca
Summary: Michael Wolfe, an American Muslim, describes the experience of his hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, taking viewers step by step through the spiritual side of the pilgrimage, explaining the origins and meanings of the rituals. 022 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 7221 Hajj: The Pilgrimage
Summary: Every year, millions of Muslims journey to Mecca to take part in the Hajj, the fifth pillar of faith. This program captures the day-by-day events of one such pilgrimage, including the ritual of tawaf, the performance of wuquf on Mt. Rahmah, the overnight stay of Muzalifah, the symbolic stoning of the Devil, and the festival of sacrifice. A detailed historical background on Islam and its prophet, Muhammad is included. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: ISLAM RISING

VH 7785 Hearing the Women of the Bible with Rabbi Jessica Brockman
VIDEO 2002

VH 6507 Heresy, War, & The Black Death/Sectarianism & Schism in Europe
Summary: Part 1 of this program follows the dual enterprises of constructing cathedrals and stamping out heresy. Buildings of unprecedented grandeur exemplified the power and influence of the Church in Europe, as did the systematic destruction of the heretic Cathars. Part 2 covers King Philip IV of France's defiance of Church authority and the Black Death. Although the Pope declared the Plague a judgement by God, rumors of a Jewish plot were rife, leading to anti-Semitic massacre in Germany and elsewhere. 096 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: TWO THOUSAND YEARS: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

VH 6407 Heritage of African-American Worship, The
Summary: The series explores America's rich tapestry of religious beliefs by visiting the places where those faiths took root and grew. In this program the story of the African-American church in America is presented, from Boston's African Meeting House in 1804 to Birmingham and Montgomery in the 1960s. 047 Min. VIDEO 1999 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN Series: LANDMARKS OF FAITH

VH 0246 Hero's Adventure, The
Summary: A discussion of the role myth has played in religions and cultures of the world, its relation and meaning to everyday life, and other insights gained by Joseph Campbell after a lifetime of its study. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Series: POWER OF MYTH, THE

VH 3116 Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh: The Religions of India
Summary: 1. The Religions of India: Points of View, 2. Creating a World: Two Cultures of Ancient India, 3. The Upanishads: Teaching on Wisdom, 4. Mahavira and Buddha: Their Lives and Legacies, 5. The Teachings of the Buddha: The Way Out of Suffering. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3117 Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh: The Religions of India
Summary: 6. The Bhagavad Gita: The Field of Dharma and Revolution of Bhaki, 7. Through Women's Eyes: The Dharma and the Devi, 8. Myth on Earth: Three Tales of the Faith of Hindu Pilgrims, 9. Sufis, Sants, and Sikhs, 10. Gandhi: All Religions are True. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3932 Hinduism and Buddhism
Summary: This program explores the two great religions to come from India. Hosted by Huston Smith. 058 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: WISDOM OF FAITH, THE

VH 0712 Holy Land: Judaism, Christianity, Islam in the Middle East
Summary: As the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam- three of the world's great monotheistic religions- the Middle East has come to be known as the "Holy Land, " yet despite the reverence and awe this region's history inspires, disputes based on long-standing religious claims to the land continue to rend its contemporary fabric. 025 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: MIDDLE EAST Series: MIDDLE EAST, THE

VH 6862 How Rage a Possession, The Book of Mormon
Summary: The origin of the Book of Mormon, its history, including a brief history of the Church, and its impact on two men: Parley P. Pratt and Vincenzo Di Francesca. 063 Min. VIDEO 1987

VH 0269 How to Draw Guidance From a Heritage
Summary: This program asks and seeks to answer the question, "How do modern western religions like Judaism and Christianity approach mortal choices generated by the continuing advances in medicine and technology. Speakers; Dr. David H. Ellenson, Dr. Martin E. Marty, Rev. Richard A. McCormick, S.J. 063 Min. VIDEO

VH 3992 Image of God, The
Summary: Experts discuss the religion of Islam; its history, sectarian divisions, core beliefs, and use by Arab politicians as legitimizing force. Distortions of the Islamic image in the American media are discussed. Holy War, jihad, is defined and put into context. 028 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: ARAB WORLD, THE

VH 5210 In Search of the Soul
Summary: This program explores how Jung, the son of a minister, developed his pagan vision of reality, and how he attempted to reconcile science and religion. Topics discussed include the collective unconscious, the dual personality, and the detachment of humans from their individual "stories" as a cause of mental illness, and explains how Freud's theory that sexuality is at the root of all mental illness, and explains how Freud's intransigent attitude toward new theories ultimately ended their personal and professional relationship. 031 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY, BIOGRAPHY Series: STORY OF CARL GUSTAV JUNG, THE

VH 2839 In the Path of Prayer
Summary: Israel's ancient synagogues tell the story of the unbroken Jewish presence in the country. The symbols and decorations which adorn them demonstrate a yearning for Jerusalem. This film takes a look at the ancient synagogues which have been uncovered at Masada, Qumran, Barom, Kfar Nahum, Koravim, Bet Alfa, Tiberias, Safed and Jerusalem. 024 Min. VIDEO

VH 6219 India: The Empire of the Spirit
Summary: Ancient India is with us today in the living tradition of the Hindu religion, the basis of Indian culture. The traditions that are honored by millions of Hindus in the present were born in the Indus Valley 5000 years ago. 057 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, EARLY CIVILIZATION Series: LEGACY, PROGRAM 2

VH 0349 Inheritance, The
Summary: Chronicles the history of immigration and foreign labor in America. Includes silent film, newsreel footage, still photographs, original footage, and folk songs. Originally produced for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. 060 Min. VIDEO 1964

VH 7879 Inside Islam
Summary: It is the second largest religion in the world. Its name is derived from the word for peace, yet to many Westerners, it is synonymous with violence and terror. This introduction to Islam traces its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and explains the main tenets of Islam. Discover what the Qur'an has to say about war, violence and suicide, and how the words have been co-opted by extremists. Produced by Mitch Lodwick. 102 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 3935 Islam
Summary: Huston Smith discovered Islam as an adult, and became enamored with Islamic conceptions of order, justice, mercy, and compassion. He still prays five times a day as Muslims do. The Sufis opened the doors of Islam to Smith. Through their trance-inducing dances, these mystics bring God into the immediate moment. Smith and Moyers discuss misconceptions about Islam held in the West today. 058 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: WISDOM OF FAITH, THE

VH 6809 Islam and Christianity
Summary: Examines the historical relations between Islam and Christianity and the long history of conflict between them. Iran's ambassador to the Vatican, Mohammad, Masjed Jame'i, explains the basic differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity. 027 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 0261 Islam & Democracy
Summary: This film captures the intensity of Islamic fundamentalists and the willingness of extremists to eliminate anyone with an opposing point of view. Candid interviews with Arab leaders, including President Mubarak of Egypt and King Hussein of Jordan, acknowledge the difficulties of having a Western style democracy in countries where so many are illiterate and impoverished. 060 Min. VIDEO Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 3920 Islam and War
Summary: Seen as the spiritual head of the Hezbollah, Sayed Fadlallah - a leading political figure in the Lebanese Islamic Movement - gives his views of Jihad or Holy War, its rules, its origins, and the role of terror in such a war. The program also examines how Muslim thinkers see the role of war and violence in the contemporary world, and why some feel the need to wage a Holy War. 030 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: ISLAMIC CONVERSATIONS

VH 7783 Islam In America After September 11th
Summary: Video views the impact that the 9-11 attacks on New York and Washington, DC had on the American Muslim community. 057 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: CRIMINOLOGY, CIVIL RIGHTS

VH 7884 Islam: A Closer Look
Summary: Discusses the tenets and modern practice of Islam. Explains a wide range of important concepts such as the unity of God, the Quran, prayer, fasting, Zakat, the pilgrimage, Islamic sciences, the role of the masjid, Islamic family values and the importance of acquiring knowledge. 030 Min. VIDEO 1995

VH 7889 Islam: Beliefs & Concepts, Tape 1
Summary: Presents Muslim beliefs, practices, traditions, and culture. Topics include: Allah, Prophet Muhammad, human rights, jihad, hadit, good deeds, Prophet Jesus, zaket, the Muslim family and much more. 141 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 7890 Islam: Beliefs & Concepts, Tape 2
Summary: Presents Muslim beliefs, practices, traditions, and culture. Topics include: Allah, Prophet Muhammad, human rights, jihid, hadith, good deeds, Prophet Jesus, zakat, the Muslim family and much more. 140 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 7222 Islamic Resurgence and Holy War: The Former Soviet Union....
Summary: The Islamic resurgence has brought an increase in friction between Muslims and non-Muslims. The first part of this program focuses on four divinity students from Tatarstan who dropped out to join the jihad in Chechnya, while segment two tracks the efforts of President Abdurrahman Wahid to make peace between rioting Muslims and Christians on the Indonesian Island of Ambon. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: ISLAM RISING

VH 3921 Islamic State, The
Summary: Islamic movements throughout the Muslim world are demanding an Islamic state. What is an Islamic state? What is its relationship to the people, and how democratic can it be? In this program, Dr. Hassan Turabi, widely regarded as the architect of the Sudanese Islamic state, describes the ideal Islamic state and its ideology; he also discusses the issues of human rights, women's rights, and the position of minorities in the Sudan. 030 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: ISLAMIC CONVERSATIONS

VH 7623 Israel And The War Of Images
Summary: Exclusive footage taken from arab media and Palestinian Authority television showing the hatred being indoctrinated into the Arab world through the schools and mosques and the brainwashing of Arab children with attitudes of hatred and violence toward the Jewish people. Arafat and his spokesmen state over and over again that the "peace" process is merely a first step in their phased plan for the destruction of Israel. Shows how Israeli victims of Palestinian terrorism deal with their pain and suffering. 045 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: MIDDLE EAST, CRIMINOLOGY

VH 5394 Jerusalem: The Bloody Path of the Crusades
Summary: Follows the trail of "holy slaughter" from the Bosphorus to the Holy City. Moving through Syrian towns such as Edessa and Antioch, this program provides insight into the hardships experienced by the Crusaders and the atrocities they committed, including cannibalism. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: CRUSADES, THE

VH 0905 Jerusalem: Within These Walls
Summary: Discusses the principal religious faiths--Christianity, Judaism, Islam--which co-exist within Jerusalem. Looks at some of the people who choose to co-exist within the city's bounds while preserving their cultural differences. 060 Min. VIDEO 1986 Series: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

VH 5384 Jesus: His Life
Summary: Presents the life story of Jesus, with interviews with leading scholars and theologians. 100 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 7142 Jew In The Lotus, The
Summary: Writer Rodger Kamenetz accompanies a group of rabbis invited by the Dalai Lama to share the "secret of spiritual survival in exile" and to discuss how the Jews survived their exile. 059 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 2843 Jewish Symbols
Summary: Explains Judaism's concept of "One God" - Shmah Yisrael, The Lord is God, The Lord is One. Describes the holiness of prayer, the Jewish ethics, the 613 mitzvahs, the circumcision, the tails, the tefilin, the Sabbath services and many other Judaic laws and customs. 025 Min. VIDEO

VH 7844 Jews And Buddhism
Summary: The effect of Eastern religion on Jewish life and religious practice is widespread in the United States, where 30% of non-Asian Buddhists are Jewish. This film includes interviews, historical film clips, and rare footage of the Da lai Lamma meeting with Jewish religious leaders. 040 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 5395 Jihad: The Rise of Saladin
Summary: This program crisscrosses Syria and Jordan to discover how the Arab world launched a counter crusade to win back Jerusalem from the Christians. Through the writings of the powerful Turkish leader Saladin, it traces the political intrigues behind Saladin's ascension to power, and the ultimate victory of the Turks. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: CRUSADES, THE

VH 5381 John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Summary: This video tells the inspiring biography of Karol Wojtyla, the first non-Italian Pope to ascend to the papacy in centuries. It features his active role in the fall of the Iron Curtain. 050 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 2846 Judaism
Summary: Explains Judaism's concept of "One God" - Shmah Yisrael, The Lord is God, The Lord is One. Describes the holiness of prayer, the Jewish ethics, the 613 mitzvahs, the circumcision, the talis, the tefilin, the Sabbath services and many other Judaic laws and customs. 015 Min. VIDEO

VH 7145 Kicking High...In The Golden Years
Summary: Challenges negative stereotypes of aging through scenes of musical presentations and through discussions with Black senior citizens who are leading active, happy and productive lives. 058 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7846 King Does Not Lie, The: The Initiation Of The Priest...
Summary: Full title, "The King Does Not Lie: The Initiation of the Priest of Shango". Shows the ritual and ceremony associated with the initiation of a priest of Shango, the Thundergod of the traditional Yoruba religion. Takes place in a contemporary Puerto Rican community among New World practitioners of the ancient religion, Santeria. 044 Min. VIDEO 1992

VH 7062 Leap of Faith, A
Summary: Politics and terrorism have failed to secure peace for Northern Ireland. Now four heroic families in Belfast band together to create the Cranmore Integrated Primary School in Belfast, a school that integrates their own Catholic and Protestant children. 087 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, POLITICS

VH 7784 Let's Talk About God with Prof. Ben Chinitz
VIDEO 1999

VH 2847 Let There Be Light - Modern Religious Leadership
Summary: What is the role of the Rabbi in the Synagogue of today? Rabbi Judith Lewis discusses her thoughts on this important subject with regard to feminism, Judaism, and tradition, before a group of clergymen from other faiths in this thought provoking video. 020 Min. VIDEO

VH 2840 Let There Be Light - Mordecai Kaplan
Summary: One of the most controversial Jewish thinkers of the 20th century was Mordecai Kaplan. His seminal book on Jewish belief and observance JUDAISM AS A CIVILIZATION created the basis of his world view as well as laying the groundwork for the establishment of Reconstructionist Judaism. 030 Min. VIDEO

VH 0772 Life in the Bear, The
Summary: For the people of the Koyukuk River, few of all the spirits in nature have the power of the black bear. Experience the reverence with which a bear is hunted, and then, the feast of the bear party. 020 Min. VIDEO 1987 Series: MAKE PRAYERS TO THE RAVEN

VH 4915 Lighting the Way
Summary: Provides an entertaining, thoughtful and informative look at the diversity of cultures that call the United States home. 026 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 2837 Living Judaism - Redemption
Summary: Rabbi Aryeh Carmell introduces the concept of T'shuvah/Redemption in Judaism. Topics discussed are: Ideals and their Achievement. How to raise the level of Morality, Why the land of Israel, The Messianic Process, One Man speaking to the World, and In our Time. Rabbi Carmell wraps the subject of Redemption in a description of attainable, ideal society, culminating in a magnificent picture of a fulfilled, perfected world. 030 Min. VIDEO

VH 2845 Living Judaism - Torah & Commandments
Summary: This video is an introduction to the fundamental teachings of Torah Judaism. The focus is on how to practically improve the quality of one's daily life: to apply various tools of living toward developing a genuinely happy, meaningful existence. Various topics are discussed including: The Blessing, Positive and Negative, The Golden Bed, Spark of Truth, Torah for a Society, and Israel - the Opportunity. 030 Min. VIDEO

VH 0250 Love and the Goddess
Summary: Featuring Joseph Campbell. Interviewed by Bill Moyers. Campbell talks about romantic love, & addresses questions about the image of woman - as goddess, virgin, Mother Earth. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Series: POWER OF MYTH, THE

VH 5464 Lovely Butterfly: Chanukah
Summary: Puppets Butz and Uza and their human friends Ronnie and Effie sing songs and tell stories about the traditions surrounding this holiday known as "Festival of Lights." Participate in a kindergarten Chanukah party, spin the dreidel and learn how "Latkes" were made. 025 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 8264 The Magic Of Nigeria
Summary: Explores the vitality of ancient African traditions regarding the links between life and death. Illustrates the variety of both contemporary and traditional art forms (sculpture, carvings, paintings, bead portraits, dance, funeral ceremonies and other related rituals) that maintain these links in the religious, artistic and daily life of the people of Nigeria. 029 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: ART

VH 7885 Malcolm X: Make it Plain
Summary: Through the memories of people who had close personal and working relationships, archival footage, and photographs, this film documents the life and work of Malcolm X, a Black Muslim and political philosopher who struggled for the human dignity of black people. Directed by Orlando Bagwell. Originally broadcast on the television program THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. 139 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, U.S. HISTORY

VH 7838 Mali & Senegal
Summary: Video reviews the influence of Islam on West Africa, with particular focus on the rapid growth of the religion in Senegal and Mali. 049 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: ECONOMICS Series: AFRICA IN THE 21ST CENTURY

VH 4711 Many Though One
Summary: In Cairo Catholics worship in seven different rites which are reminders of ancient church history, art and tradition. Priests, bishops and laypeople explain the practices and beliefs of their respective rites. 028 Min. VIDEO 1992

VH 7226 Martyr's Smile, The
Summary: This segment documents the guerrilla war of Lebanon's Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad movements to free southern Lebanon of Israeli occupation forces and Western interference, beginning with the destruction of the American marine barracks during the early 1980s. Includes interviews with Sheikh Hassan Nasralla. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: BEIRUT TO BOSNIA, MUSLIMS AND THE WEST

VH 5383 Mary of Nazareth: A Mother's Life
Summary: Biography of the mother of Jesus Christ, utilizing stills of her image in Western art, on-site photography, narration, and interviews with scholars. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 0251 Masks of Eternity
Summary: Featuring Joseph Campbell. Interviewed by Bill Moyers. Campbell provides challenging insights into the concepts of God, religion & eternity, as revealed in Christian teachings & the beliefs of Buddhists, Navaho Indians, Schopenhauer, Jung & others. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Series: POWER OF MYTH, THE

VH 6900 Medieval Mind, The: Fires of Faith, The
Summary: This segment discusses papal reactions to church dissidents. Thirteenth century fragmentation of religious orders into various sects is examined. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES

VH 6901 Medieval Mind, The: The Jeweled City, The Cathedral of Chartres
Summary: This segment offers a narrated tour of the Cathedral of Chartres built from 1150 to 1220, along with a historical portrait of the political and religious fervor of the medieval architects who saw it through to completion. The tour concludes with a look at Beauvais Cathedral. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: ARCHITECTURE

VH 0247 Message of the Myth, The
Summary: The creation of the world has fascinated mankind for centuries. Even today, scientists, philosophers & theologians continue to debate the origin of the universe. Campbell compares the creation story in Genesis with creation stories from around the world. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Series: POWER OF MYTH, THE

VH 7462 Million Family March, Tape 1
Summary: Coverage of the Million Family March, Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2000, organized by Louis Farrakhan. 197 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7463 Million Family March, Tape 2
Summary: Coverage of the Million Family March, Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2000, organized by Louis Farrakhan. 197 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 3468 Miracles Are Not Enough: Continuity and Change in Religion
Summary: Travels to Brazil and Nicaragua to document the explosion of theological debate, social activism, and spiritual revival that is changing the region. 060 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN Series: AMERICAS

VH 7223 Money: Man Made or A Divine Gift from Allah?
Summary: Explores the third pillar of faith, zakat, or alms-giving, and the Islamic financial system, where usury and speculation are forbidden but profit sharing and dividends are mandatory. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: ECONOMICS Series: ISLAM RISING

VH 4713 Mosque
Summary: Americans are more aware of the importance of Islam, but 900 million Muslims and their faith are still a mystery to many. the program, filmed in Cairo, provides non-Muslims with a respectful introduction to Islam. 028 Min. VIDEO 1992

VH 6070 Mother Teresa's First Love
Summary: This documentary contains perhaps the last authorized footage of Mother Teresa and is a testament to the legacy she left behind. It was filmed in Calcutta at The Home for the Dying and Destitute, the first refuge she established. Other such hospices followed, but the one in Calcutta remained her first love. Seen through the eyes of the foreign volunteers, this film gives an intimate look at the love and care provided to the destitute ill. 026 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 5347 Mother Teresa: A Life of Devotion
Summary: For over 50 years, Mother Teresa dedicated herself to the "poorest of the poor." The order she founded grew to encompass over 4, 000 members working in 25 countries. 050 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 5323 Mountain of the Lord, The
Summary: Recounts the forty year history of the building of the Salt Lake Temple as church President Wilford Woodruff talks with a reporter on the eve of the dedication of the Temple. 073 Min. VIDEO 1993

VH 7880 Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
Summary: Tells the story of the seventh century prophet who changed world history, and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people. Three years in the making, the film takes viewers not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammed's story unfolds, but into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America's estimated seven million Muslims. Directed by Omar Al-Qattan. 116 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 6409 Muslims in America: The Misunderstood Millions
Summary: In addition to examining the tenets of the Muslim faith, this video focuses on the hasty judgments made in connection to Muslims whenever a terrorist act occurs anywhere in the world. Includes interviews with Muslims living in the United States. 023 Min. VIDEO 1997

VH 5211 Mystery that Heals
Summary: In this program, a psychiatrist reveals how Jung's theories are used to treat the mentally ill. Jung's secretary discusses his spirituality within the context of new interpretations of old Christian dogmas. In a discussion focusing on the psyche, Jung cast doubt on the finality of death. 031 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: PSYCHOLOGY, BIOGRAPHY Series: STORY OF CARL GUSTAV JUNG, THE

VH 8001 N/um Tchai
Summary: The Bushmen of this film are Kung of the Nyae region of SW Africa. Documents a formalized Bushman curing ceremony by showing an all-night n/um tchai ( medicine dance) in which a number of men go into trance and exercise special curing powers. Divided into two parts: the first reviews and explains typical dance scenes; the second shows the ceremony without narration. Originally released as a documentary motion picture in 1966. "The sound in this film is not synchronous. Most of the sound was recorded at the time of filming and reconstructed during editing. Translations are from both tapes and notes". 020 Min. VIDEO 1974 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY

VH 7596 Narrowcasting: Technology and the Rise of the Christian Right
Summary: Discusses how some Christian broadcasters are using their facilities to promote conservative political goals. Using such "wedge issues" as abortion and homophobia, these broadcasters are shaping national dialogue and shaping policies. 029 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: COMMUNICATION

VH 7191 Native American Spirituality
Summary: Discusses the spiritual heritage of Native Americans, and shows how beliefs changed as their societies evolved. Examines how hunting and gathering societies practiced animism and then shifted to harvest rituals as the society became more agrarian. 049 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: NATIVE AMERICAN

VH 0207 New Gods
Summary: Based on the book; "The Africans, a Triple Heritage" by Ali A. Mazrui. This programs examines the factors that influence religion in Africa, paying particular attention to how traditional religions, Islam and Christianity coexist and influence each other. 060 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY Series: AFRICANS, THE

VH 5382 Noah & the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning
Summary: This program creates a complete portrait of the Biblical figure Noah, using interviews with experts and historians, film footage from the region and rare paintings and artifacts. 050 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: BIOGRAPHY Series: BIOGRAPHY

VH 1497 One God
Summary: Actor Martin Balsam narrates this film about the oneness of God and surrender to God in the religions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Filmed in cinema verite style. 030 Min. VIDEO 1977

VH 5466 One Minute Bible Stories: (Old Testament)
Summary: Shari Lewis retells twenty-six well-known Old Testament stories and parables in a simple, one-minute format. 030 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 6093 Origins of India's Hindu Civilization
Summary: Discusses the development of Hinduism, its religious beliefs, and its effect upon the peoples of the Indian subcontinent. Shows examples of ancient Hindu art. 022 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: EARLY CIVILIZATION

VH 3108 Overview, The Christian Religions & Religious Fundamentalism
Summary: 1. Introduction to the Lecture Series and to the Study of Religion, 2. The Hellenistic World and the First Christian Communities, 3. Jesus and the Gospel Traditions, 4. The Growth of the Early Christian Community, 5. Eastern Orthodox Christianity. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 3109 Overview, The Christian Religions & Religious Fundamentalism
Summary: 6. Reformed Christianity and the Revivalist Tradition in American Protestantism, 7. The Origins of Christian Fundamentalism, 8. Fundamentalism in America: Before and After the Scopes Trial, 9. The New Religious Right, the Millennial Extreme and Some Thoughts on Comparative Fundamentalism, 10. Explaining Religions' Differences and Similarities. 225 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: GREAT WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, PRACTICES, HISTORIES

VH 0768 Passage of Gifts, The
Summary: This is an intimate look at the inter-relationships between humans and animals, and of humans with each other, as they exist in the spiritual and natural world. VIDEO 1987 Series: MAKE PRAYERS TO THE RAVEN

VH 3936 Personal Philosophy, A
Summary: This program summarizes and distills what we have learned about the great religions in this series. Huston Smith's lifetime of experience and study helps him to go beyond the differences between each tradition. He shows how the cultivation of virtues valued by all religions - intelligence, compassion, creativity, truth, beauty, and goodness - can lead to transcendence. In the many faces of God he has contemplated, Huston Smith sees no conflict. He believes them all to be windows on the same transcendent truths. All the enduring traditions ultimately make the same claim, that everything emanates from an absolute perfection. 058 Min. VIDEO 1996 Series: WISDOM OF FAITH, THE

VH 5393 Pilgrims in Arms: The Roots of the First Crusade
Summary: Historians and theologians discuss the roots of the First Crusade as a political exercise, initiated by the papacy to solidify its political power in the East. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: CRUSADES, THE

VH 2712 Princes and Prelates
Summary: Traces the papacy from 1309 - 1543. 043 Min. VIDEO 1979 Subject: ART Series: CHRISTIANS, THE

VH 0271 Public Good And The Private Good
Summary: Norman E. Bowie, Professor of Business Ethics and Strategic Management at the University of Minnesota, lectures on two competing theories of the purpose of corporations. He also examines the social responsibilities of corporations in the community in which they are based. 055 Min. VIDEO

VH 3924 Question Of Conscience, A
Summary: Tells the story behind the 1989 slayings of six Jesuit priests - including liberation theologian Ignacio Ellacuria, their cook and her daughter, at San Salvador's University of Central America. 047 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN

VH 7224 Quran and the American Dream, The
Summary: In the U.S., Islam is prospering as never before, but some Americans are beginning to fear the burgeoning power of that group, currently 8 million strong. This program traces the rapid expansion of Islam in New York City, where it sustains and brings hope to Muslim citizens, recent Muslim immigrants, and converts drawn primarily from the downtrodden sectors of society. The program also features the council on American Islamic Relations, which strives to root out legal injustices and dispel prejudicial stereotypes. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: ISLAM RISING

VH 4470 Reformation, The / The Rise of the Middle Class
Summary: The Reformation was not only a religious revival that shook Christendom, but also a period when modern, all powerful, monarchs began to secure power. / A new class is formed by the merchants, traders and travelers. The development of the printing press helped to spread their value on practical reasoning and ideas born from the Reformation. 060 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: WESTERN TRADITION, THE

VH 6908 Religion, A World History
Summary: This segment describes the rapid rise and spread of Islam followed by the Crusades. Then discusses the various orders of Christian monks and their contribution, and Inquisition, witchcraft and magic of the Middle Ages. 058 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 8221 Religion, A World History
Summary: Part of a series examining religion from spiritual, historical, social, and political viewpoints. From the roots of various belief systems to New Age religious practices, each program outlines a particular aspect of humankind's quest for spiritual fulfillment. This segment discusses animism in light of Abraham, Moses and Buddah--and traces their stories to their inevitable path toward the institutionalization of religious practice. 051 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 3073 Religion In The South Seas
Summary: This program begins with the story of the young Samoan who became the first native cardinal in South Pacific; as a result of Pio's many innovations, traditional dress and ceremonial dancing and singing have become part of his church. Missionaries in the 18th century sought to apply a narrower view of Christianity on Cook Islanders; the second segment of this program tells the story of two young native people who defied the Blue Laws. 028 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY, NATIVE AMERICAN

VH 8265 Religions Of The World
Summary: Film examines the religious rituals and myths of many small groups of indigenous people living around the globe. Common beliefs and practices that bind these societies on a spiritual level and their abilities in coping with the environment are reviewed. 049 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 2127 Remaking the World
Summary: Profiles activist Muslims in Egypt, who believe their ailing society can be cured by a return to the Islamic values of ages past. Adil Hussein, editor of Egypt's leading opposition newspaper, is featured. 060 Min. VIDEO 1992 Series: GLORY & THE POWER, THE: FUNDAMENTALISMS OBSERVED

VH 5608 Return Trips
Summary: Using archival material, music and memories, this film chronicles both the Americanization of early Jewish immigrants and the return of a generation formed by the counterculture movement. 060 Min. VIDEO 1995 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 7546 Riddle Of The Dead Sea Scrolls, The
Summary: Video discusses the theory of Dr. Barbara Thiering concerning the timing and meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls. 080 Min. VIDEO 1990

VH 7227 Road to Palestine, The
Summary: This segment examines the displacement of Palestinians by Zionist immigrants and Jewish refugees. Spotlights the militant Islamic group Hamas, the effects of Israeli rule in occupied Gaza, the attitudes of Zionist settlers and Palestinian holdouts on the outskirts of Jerusalem. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: BEIRUT TO BOSNIA, MUSLIMS AND THE WEST

VH 4712 Roots and Wings: A Jewish Congregation
Summary: Too few Christians know Judaism as a living community shaped by thousands of years of a people's relationship with God and the world. This video introduces a Jewish congregation and presents the ways in which Judaism is passed on from generation to generation. 028 Min. VIDEO 1994

VH 5467 Sabbath Kit, The
Summary: Four short segments, some with animation, present aspects of the Jewish Sabbath to children. 018 Min. VIDEO 1987 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 4431 Sabbath of Peace
Summary: Actor Eli Wallach narrates this film about the meaning of the Sabbath as a day of love, respect, and peace to Jews, Moslems, and Christians. Filmed in cinema verite style. 028 Min. VIDEO 1979

VH 8230 Scared, The
Summary: All communities hold something sacred, whether it is a supreme being, nature, or life itself. This program explores the role of the sacred in societies, from the most primitive forms of animism to the contemporary secular institutions that have sacred attributes. The importance of ritual, signs, and specific individuals in disparate cultures is addressed by noted anthropologists. The program also addresses the role of myth, stressing the universal presence of the mother goddess in all early religions. 048 Min. VIDEO 2000

VH 6184 Sacred Societies
Summary: Examines several sacred societies of Knights Templar and Druids and their religious practices. 050 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 0249 Sacrifice and Bliss
Summary: Featuring Joseph Campbell interviewed by Bill Moyers. Campbell discusses the role of sacrifice in myth, which symbolizes the necessity for rebirth. He talks about the significance of sacrifice - in particular, a mother's sacrifice for her child, & the sacrifice of the individual to the relationship in marriage - & stresses the need for every one of us to find our sacred place in the midst of today's fast-paced technological world. 060 Min. VIDEO 1988 Series: POWER OF MYTH, THE

VH 6891 Saint Patrick: the Man, the Myth
Summary: Born in 385 A.D. to a wealthy family in Britain, Patrick was kidnaped at 15 and enslaved for six years as a shepherd in Ireland. He escaped back to Britain, but later returned to Ireland determined to convert the people to Christianity. 046 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: BIOGRAPHY

VH 0785 Satori in the Right Cortex
Summary: The essence of Zen is to stop thinking and give up the ego. This film demonstrates the ideal of enlightenment in the Zen Buddhist tradition, from the arts and monastic life to business management techniques. 029 Min. VIDEO 1985

VH 7357 Saviour's Day Speech, Part 1
Summary: Minister Louis Farrakhan delivers the annual Saviour's Day Speech honoring the birth of Fard Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam. At several points in the program the audio quality is poor. 166 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7358 Saviour's Day Speech, Part 2
Summary: Minister Louis Farrakhan delivers the annual Saviour's Day Speech honoring the birth of Fard Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam. At several points in the program the audio quality is poor. 166 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 4452 School Prayer, Gun Control, and the Right to Assemble
Summary: A discussion by attorneys, reporters, federal judges, and politicians of the sensitive issues: school prayer, gun control and the right to assemble. Includes commentary by series originator Fred W. Friendly and retired Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart. 060 Min. VIDEO 1984 Series: CONSTITUTION, THE

VH 7189 Second Great Awakening, The
Summary: Investigates religious and political challenges in early 19th century America. Focuses on the religion-political climate and the ways in which religion and politics influenced and interfered with one another. 053 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: RELIGION IN AMERICA

VH 5468 Secret in Bubbie's Attic, The
Summary: Songs and stories for children focusing on the Jewish holidays. 043 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 2210 Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Summary: Forty years after they were discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls have yet to be published in their entirety. This program looks at the laborious and controversial process of compiling and releasing this treasure. 060 Min. VIDEO 1991

VH 2842 Seventh Day
Summary: Shows the celebration of the Sabbath in Israel and terminates with the singing of the "Havdalla." 013 Min. VIDEO

VH 6543 Shakers, The: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
Summary: A portrait of 200 years of a truly original way of life, showing both the excellent craftsmanship of the Shakers and details of their lifestyle, celibacy, self-sustenance and religious fervor. One of the most enduring religious experiments in American history. Includes historic stills, remembrances from three surviving Shaker women, traditional music and writings, and commentary by noted historians and critics. 057 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: ART

VH 5474 Shalom Sesame: Chanukah
Summary: Looks at the celebration of the "Festival of Lights" plus festivities and customs that are associated with that holiday. Journey to Modin, the land of the Maccabees, play an exciting game of Dreidel of Fortune, and watch a special tribute to a famous little Chanukah hero, and much more! Also, numbers and letters of the Hebrew alphabet are introduced. 033 Min. VIDEO 1990 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5473 Shalom Sesame: Jerusalem
Summary: A tour of Jerusalem, Israel's "City of Peace, " is conducted through a lively mixture of animation, song, comedy, and film. Also includes skits on Hebrew letters and numbers. 030 Min. VIDEO 1986 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5478 Shalom Sesame: Passover
Summary: Jerusalem Jones and the Shalom Sesame gang are about to have the Passover adventure of a lifetime. The afikoman has vanished and without it the Shalom Sesame seder can never end. The Shalom Sesame gang take an incredible trip through the ages to search for clues as they sing and speak in English and Hebrew. 037 Min. VIDEO 1991 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 5480 Shalom Shabbat
Summary: The spirit and songs of the Sabbath are explored in this video which takes us on a tour of Shabbat celebrations around the world. 045 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: JEWISH HERITAGE VIDEO COLLECTION

VH 0264 Spark Among The Ashes (A Bar Mitzvah in Poland)
Summary: Cracow's handful of Jews, survivors of one of the largest Jewish communities prior to World War II, had not seen a bar mitzvah for over forty years. 056 Min. VIDEO 1986

VH 7952 State of the Black Church, The: Afternoon, Part 1 of 2
Summary: Ministers and leaders of the African-American community speak about the role and influence of the church in African-American society and culture. Among the issues they address are the role of the minister, openness and inclusiveness, and the social mission of the church. 251 Min. VIDEO 2003 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7953 State of the Black Church, The: Afternoon, Part 2 of 2
Summary: Ministers and leaders of the African-American community speak about the role and influence of the church in African-American society and culture. Among the issues they address are the role of the minister, openness and inclusiveness, and the social mission of the church. 251 Min. VIDEO 2003 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7950 State of the Black Church, The: Morning, Part 1 of 2
Summary: Ministers and leaders of the African-American community speak about the role and influence of the church in African-American society and culture. Among the issues they address are the role of the minister, openness and inclusiveness, and the social mission of the church. 251 Min. VIDEO 2003 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7951 State of the Black Church, The: Morning, Part 2 of 2
Summary: Ministers and leaders of the African-American community speak about the role and influence of the church in African-American society and culture. Among the issues they address are the role of the minister, openness and inclusiveness, and the social mission of the church. 251 Min. VIDEO 2003 Subject: AFRICAN-AMERICAN

VH 7865 Suicide Bombers: Secrets of the Shaheed
Summary: Probes the minds of suicide bombers who spearhead the psychological war of terror in Israel and the Middle East, examining why young men sacrifice their lives to become "shaheed, " or in English, "holy martyrs." Includes interviews with Rashid Shaker, Maruan Abu Ramilah, Mahmud Sharif, a failed suicide bomber with Hamas, and Abdul Nasser Issa, who constructs bombs for Hamas. The interview s are interspersed with narrated footage. Investigates Hamas and Islamic Jihad recruitment and training methods and looks at social and political conditions th at contribute to terrorism. 050 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 7190 Third Awakening, The
Summary: Reviews significant changes in the core of American culture. Explores how the challenges of the intellectual and socioeconomic revolutions manifested themselves in the United States. Considers Protestant responses to these revolutions and discusses the nature and scope of the American identity crisis. 056 Min. VIDEO 1994 Series: RELIGION IN AMERICA

VH 2841 This Is Our Faith
Summary: This film shows, through one family in a typical American community, how a Jew worships, and the influence of Judaism on their lives and on the community in general. It portrays the three-fold function of the synagogue as a house of prayer, study, and assembly. 016 Min. VIDEO

VH 2126 This is Our Land
Summary: Focuses of Gush Emunim, a sect of radical, religious Jews who are spearheading the settlement of Israel's West Bank. A leading Gush Emunim, Daniella Weiss, discusses and defends the movement. 060 Min. VIDEO 1992 Series: GLORY & THE POWER, THE: FUNDAMENTALISMS OBSERVED

VH 7228 To the Ends of the Earth
Summary: This segment investigates the situations of Muslims in Egypt and Bosnia, who, though worlds apart, are plagued by a common feeling of betrayal by the West. For members of Egypt's Gamaa al-Islamiya, religious fervor and violence are viewed as the only answers to poverty, while Bosnians fight for the simple right to exist in a Europe that they feel does not want them. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: BEIRUT TO BOSNIA, MUSLIMS AND THE WEST

VH 8270 The Track Of The Ants
Summary: A film montage of Caracas, Venezuela, filmed over three days and nights. Directed by Rafael Marziano-Tinoco. 055 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN

VH 6377 Valley of the Gods: Worship in Katmandu
Summary: Captures the religious traditions of Nepal as celebrated in elaborate ceremonies. Most of the population participates including the king and queen. The festivals stem from Hindu, Buddhist, and Moslem traditions and sometimes intertwines those faiths. 060 Min. VIDEO 1995 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES Series: AWARD WINNING FILMS AND VIDEOS

VH 6567 Voodoo Secrets
Summary: Explores the history of Voodoo from its roots in West Africa to its position today in the Caribbean and the U.S. Examines the religion's beliefs, deities, and customs and includes footage of ceremonies and interviews with practitioners. Explore the misconceptions and reality of Voodoo with Wade Davis, author of The Serpent and The Rainbow. 089 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY, CARIBBEAN STUDIES

VH 4728 Walking with the Buddha
Summary: As the number of immigrants from Southeast Asia increases, Americans will meet believers in Theravada Buddhism. The Buddhist emphasis upon compassion based on meditation offers an example and challenge to all. The video looks at the life of the Buddha and how his followers live their beliefs. 028 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

VH 6181 War of the Roses: Blood, Treachery and Cold Steel
Summary: Struggle for power between the House of York and the House of Lancaster in 15th century England, which culminated in the Battle of Bosworth Field. 055 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES Series: HISTORY OF WARFARE

VH 7225 Which Way Next for Iran?
Summary: In the years following overthrow of the Iranian monarchy by an Islamic Jihad, Iran was ruled by the clergy, which merged politics with religion. Western Society was denounced, and Iran isolated itself from the rest of the world. Now, Mohammad Khatami, a champion of reform, has been elected. He advocates rejecting the conservative view and opening a dialogue with the West. Also profiles students attending a divinity school to reveal a powerful grassroots devotion to Islam that is not easily deterred by national barriers. 052 Min. VIDEO 2000 Series: ISLAM RISING

VH 7621 Who Wrote the Bible?, Tape 1
Summary: Chronicles new scientific research and theological insight into the origin of the Holy Scriptures. Leading Biblical experts journey back to the land the times of the Bible's very creation to probe its most profound mysteries. 150 Min. VIDEO 1995

VH 7622 Who Wrote the Bible?, Tape 2
Summary: Chronicles new scientific research and theological insight into the origin of the Holy Scriptures. 150 Min. VIDEO 1995

VH 7233 Why the Hate? America, from a Muslim Point of View
Summary: Explores the mixed emotions felt by many Muslims toward the U.S. Topics on the agenda include American culture, often perceived as offensive, and U.S. foreign policy, frequently viewed as threatening. 044 Min. VIDEO 2002 Subject: MIDDLE EAST

VH 7732 Witches Curse
Summary: Describes the search by psychologist Linnda Caporael to find the true cause of the symptoms of bewitchment exhibited by the colonists of Salem, Massachusetts. Directed by Mark Lewis. 060 Min. VIDEO 2001 Series: SECRETS OF THE DEAD