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Fall 2008 Releases Good Food Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young An intimate look at the farmers, ranchers, and businesses that are creating a more sustainable food system in the Pacific Northwest. Spring 2008 Releases The American Ruling Class John Kirby A dramatic, musical, documentary satire on class in America that attempts to answer the question 'Who rules America?' Argentina: Turning Around Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young An intimate view of new models of work, politics and community development in Argentina. Build Green Paula Salvador David Suzuki reports on green building, from large community developments to mini-homes. The Dhamma Brothers Jenny Phillips, Anne Marie Stein & Andrew Kukura An overcrowded maximum-security prison is dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program. Everything's Cool Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand Examines the media strategies, on both sides, that have resulted in the US government's failure to take decisive action on global warming. The Greening of Southie Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis The story of Boston's first LEED-certified residential green building, and the people who made it possible. King Corn Aaron Woolf, Ian Cheney, Curt Ellis By growing an acre of corn in Iowa two friends uncover the devastating impact that corn is having on the environment, public health and family farms. No Bigger than a Minute Steven Delano Director Steven Delano explores dwarfism through images from movies, paintings, and popular culture and through his own experience as a "little person". The Return of the Cuyahoga Lawrence R. Hott and Diane Garey The story of the death and rebirth of one of America's most emblematic waterways. The War on Democracy John Pilger John Pilger reports that, in spite of a history of repeated US-backed suppression, popular democratic movements are gaining ground in Latin America. The Water Front Liz Miller The story of Highland Park, Michigan, and the larger issues of water privatization and human rights. Fall 2007 Releases Arid Lands Grant Aaker and Josh Wallaert A moving and complex essay on a unique landscape of the American West, the area around the Hanford Site in Washington State. Cuba: The Accidental Revolution - Pt. 1 Ray Burley Examines Cuba's response to the food crisis created by the collapse of the Soviet Bloc in 1989. Cuba: The Accidental Revolution - Pt. 2 Ray Burley In spite of the economic crisis and US embargo, the Cuban health system is an outstanding success story around the world. Fighting Fire with Fire Michelle Metivier Raises questions about conventional methods of fighting fire, and whether decades of suppressing fire have simply made matters worse. John James Audubon Lawrence Hott The life story of one of America's singular pioneers, artist and naturalist John James Audubon. Kabul Transit David Edwards, Maliha Zulfacar, Gregory Whitmore A street-level documentary that explores the soul of a city devastated by nearly three decades of war. The Motherhood Manifesto Laura Pacheco & John de Graaf Looks at the obstacles facing working mothers and families and the employer and public policy changes needed to restore work-life balance. Raised to be Heroes Jack Silberman Through the example of Israeli Refuseniks we learn what happens when soldiers act out of conscience. This is Emily Yeung J.J. Johnson 13-part children's series in which the delightful 6-year-old Emily explores the world around her. Translation Possible Susanne Horizon Fränzel Using a simple filmic device, this film illustrates the disorientation we all feel on encountering a new culture, and the way we gradually learn to fit in. We Feed The World Erwin Wagenhofer Vividly reveals the dysfunctionality of the industrialized world food system and shows what world hunger has to do with us. Wolves in Paradise William Campbell Ranchers and environmentalists team up to protect open space from developers and to learn how to share with wolves this last wild corner of the West. Spring 2007 Releases Edens Lost & Found - Los Angeles Harry Wiland, Dale Bell & Beverly Baroff Is it possible that the City of the Angels can tell a story to the world about environmental rebirth? Edens Lost & Found - Seattle Harry Wiland, Dale Bell & Beverly Baroff Recognizing that the human community is growing faster than the aging infrastructure, the city of Seattle created an Office of Sustainability and Environment. Granny D Goes to Washington Alidra Solday An 89-year-old idealist walks across the country to demand that Washington lawmakers clean up their act. Independent Intervention Susan Fleming & David Bee Focuses on the human cost of the Iraq War to contrast corporate-controlled media coverage with independent media. Life 5 Television Trust for the Environment A new 13-part series about globalization and the UN Millennium Development Goals. Othello Dug Rotstein A video guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, dealing with revenge and pride. The Secret World of Gardens Susan Fleming 13-part series providing a close-up look at the complex ecosystem that is the backyard garden. This is Daniel Cook Series 2 Second 13-part series in which Daniel Cook explores the world around him through his own candid questions. Fall 2006 Releases Aboriginal Architecture Paul M. Rickard New structures in seven North American Native communities that reinterpret traditional forms for contemporary purposes. Black Diamonds Catherine Pancake Examines the escalating drama in Appalachia over mountaintop removal mining. Burnt Toast Larry Weinstein Eight comedic mini-operas, each depicting a different stage of a romantic relationship. China Blue Micha X. Peled A clandestinely shot, deep-access account of how the clothes we buy are actually made. Cowboys, Indians, & Lawyers Julia Dengel The story of a pork-barrel project: a dam on the free-flowing Animas River in Colorado. Death of a Nation David Munro John Pilger's horrifying exposé of the West's complicity in the twenty-year genocide in East Timor. Do You Remember Vietnam? David Munro Three years after the fall of Saigon, Pilger returns to Vietnam to examine the state of the country. Documentaries That Changed The World John Pilger Four classic documentaries by John Pilger that changed world opinion and broadened our understanding of history forever. Dominoes Daniel Schorr Lively cut-out animation illustrates the tensions when a newcomer enters a pre-established group. Dreaming of Tibet Will Parrinello Looks at the lives of three Tibetan exiles, and at the recent history of their country which forced them to flee. Dead Mums Don't Cry Tristan Quinn Grace Kodindo's heroic efforts in Chad to lower the rate of maternal mortality, one of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. Expedition Earthscope Doug Prose & Diane LaMacchia America's turbulent geologic story and earth scientists' biggest push yet to uncover its deepest secrets. In Search of International Justice Judy Jackson The first film about a crucial new commitment to the international rule of law: the International Criminal Court. Mozartballs Larry Weinstein An off-beat anniversary tribute to Mozart through some Mozart-loving eccentrics. The Quiet Mutiny Charles Denton John Pilger reveals the shifting morale and open rebellion of Western troops serving in Vietnam. No Umbrella Laura Paglin An unblinking look at the 2004 US Election Day failures in one of Ohio's poorest neighborhoods. Rain in a Dry Land Anne Makepeace Two Somali Bantu families leave behind a legacy of slavery in Africa and find new homes in urban America. A Sidewalk Astronomer Jeffrey Jacobs John Dobson has revolutionized astronomy and helped thousands to look in wonder at their own universe. Sir! No Sir! David Zeiger The untold story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam. Swim for the River Tom Weidlinger The story of the Hudson, and the battle to save it, are told as Chris Swain swims the entire length of the river. Toxic Bust Megan Siler Explores the relationship between breast cancer and exposure to toxic chemicals.. Who Shot My Brother? German Gutierrez As German Gutierrez searches for the gunmen who tried to kill his brother, he exposes the root causes of the violence in his native Colombia. Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia David Munro John Pilger alerts the world to the bloody reign of Pol Pot in Cambodia. Spring 2006 Releases America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie David O'Shields Tells the story of one of the most astonishing alterations of nature, the North American tallgrass prarie. Being Caribou Leanne Allison & Diana Wilson A filmmaker and biologist follow the Porcupine Caribou Herd from central Yukon to the herd's calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Beethoven's Hair Larry Weinstein Traces the journey of a lock of Beethoven's hair, culminating in the scientific analysis that reveals Beethoven's medical secret. (Available in 84 & 58min versions.) Buyer Be Fair John de Graaf & Hana Jindrova Looks at the benefits of fair trade goods and product certification for people and the environment. Edens Lost & Found Harry Wiland, Dale Bell & Beverly Baroff 4-part series that highlights models for urban transformation in the effort to make Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Seattle into sustainable cities.  The Forest for the Trees Bernadine Mellis The amazing story of the fight to clear Earth First! activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested as a terrorist. Frankensteer Marrin Canell & Ted Remerowski Investigates the dangers to human health posed by feedlot-raised beef. In the Company of Wild Butterflies Bill Levinson An intimate study of the secret lives of wild butterflies. A Life Among Whales Bill Haney A fascinating exploration into the life and work of whale biologist and activist Roger Payne. RADICALLY simple Jan Cannon Author Jim Merkel leads by example on the path to simple and sustainable living. Street Fight Marshall Curry Tells the gripping story of the race for mayor of Newark, N.J., where elections are won and lost in the streets. Tête à Tête à Tête Marv Newland A playful animated film that provides a thought-provoking commentary on how beings interact. Fall 2005 Releases Between Joyce and Remembrance Mark J. Kaplan A hard-hitting look at one of the many heinous crimes that came before South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Busting Out Francine Strickwerda and Laurel Spellman Smith An exploration of the history and politics of breast obsession in America, and its connection with breast cancer, breastfeeding and body image. Can Condoms Kill? Tony Stark Investigates the Catholic Church's allegation in SEX AND THE HOLY CITY that condoms are unreliable and ineffective in preventing the transmission of HIV. Designing a Great Neighborhood David Wann A model co-housing project, where future residents participate in the design of their own neighborhood. The Ecological Footprint Patsy Northcutt Dr. Mathis Wackernagel introduces the Ecological Footprint, a resource accounting tool that measures human demand on the Earth. Heart of the Congo Tom Weidlinger Documents the work done, and difficulties faced, by international aid workers in the Congo. Homeland Roberta Grossman Tells the inspiring story of four battles in which Native American activists are fighting to preserve their land, sovereignty, and culture. Life Running Out Of Control Bertram Verhaag and Gabriele Kröber Thorough examination of the issues surrounding the genetic manipulation of plants, animals and human beings. McLibel Franny Armstrong The new feature-length version and final chapter in the saga of the postman and the gardener who took on McDonald's. And won. Rosita Barbara Attie & Janet Goldwater The plight of a nine-year-old Nicaraguan girl, who becomes pregnant as the result of a rape, triggers a battle over whose life has precedence. Silent Killer Hana Jindrova and John de Graaf Highlights promising attempts in Africa, and in South and Central America, to end world hunger. This is Daniel Cook J.J. Johnson 13-part series in which Daniel Cook explores the world around him through his own candid questions. Turbulent Waters Malcolm Guy and Michelle Smith An investigation of international shipping practices and the treatment of seafarers. Walking with Ghosts Caroline Underwood Predator biologist Elizabeth Hofer tracks and studies the elusive lynx in the Yukon's boreal forests. When is Enough, Enough? Geoff Bowie A small Cree band in Alberta battles major oil companies for their land which lies on top of one of the world's richest oil deposits. XXI Century Gabriele Zamparini and Lorenzo Meccoli A seven-part series that gives context and perspective to events since the 2000 presidential elections and 9/11. Spring 2005 Releases Chavez Ravine Jordan Mechner Don Normark's haunting photographs bring back to life a Mexican American village razed in the 1950s to build Dodger Stadium. Deadly Mistakes? Walter Miale A 2-DVD set designed to help students critically analyze some of our foreign policy interventions since World War II. Home of the Brave * Paola di Florio Examines the case of Viola Liuzzo, the only white woman murdered in the civil rights movement. Life 4 Television Trust for the Environment A 27-part series about global efforts to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals. Oil on Ice Dale Djerassi & Bo Boudart Connects the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to critical decisions about energy policy. Stealing a Nation John Pilger and Christopher Martin Award-winning reporter John Pilger exposes how the British Government expelled the population of a group of islands, including Diego Garcia, so the US could build a military base. Their Brothers' Keepers Catherine Mullins A deeply moving film about Africa's AIDS orphans left to fend for themselves. Fall 2004 Releases Argentina Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young The Argentine people, in the face of economic collapse, provide a hopeful example for the rest of us. Blue Vinyl (Short Version) Judith Helfand & Daniel B. Gold Filmmakers Judith Helfand and Daniel B. Gold use humor and chutzpah in their search for the environmental truth about vinyl. Farming the Seas Steve Cowan The perils and promise of fish farms in a world running out of ocean fish stocks. The Firebird Barbara Willis Sweete A performance of James Kudelka's ballet, enhanced by spectacular visual effects. Galileo's Sons Alison Rose A rare behind-the-scenes look at the Vatican Observatory, and the cosmological questions tackled by the Jesuit astronomers there. The Last Child Scott Thigpen Tells the behind-the-scenes story of the global campaign to eradicate polio. Monumental Kelly Duane A stirring portrait of America's greatest environmentalist. The Same River Twice Robb Moss The evolution of a group of river guides from the late 70s to today. Sex and the Holy City Chris Woods Investigates the impact on poor women and families of the Pope's position on sex and reproductive health. Stormy Weather Larry Weinstein Some of today's most original recording artists perform the work of famed composer Harold Arlen. this black soil teresa konechne Chronicles the successful struggle of Bayview, VA, to pursue a new vision of prosperity. Tina in Mexico Brenda Longfellow The story of renowned photographer Tina Modotti, acclaimed for her innovative and impassioned depiction of social issues. The Value of Life Judy Jackson United Nations' HIV/AIDS envoy, Stephen Lewis, makes an impassioned plea for world public opinion to focus on the AIDS crisis in Africa. Wolf Michael Rosen and Sharon Howard Reexamines the relationship between humans and wolves. Spring 2004 Releases Blue Vinyl Judith Helfand & Daniel B. Gold Filmmakers Judith Helfand and Daniel B. Gold use humor and chutzpah in their search for the environmental truth about vinyl. Broken Limbs Jamie Howell and Guy Evans Looks at the plight of apple growers in the age of globalization, and points the way to sustainable US agriculture. Crapshoot Jeff McKay Looks at the failure of our current sewage disposal system and presents alternatives. Forgive Us Our Debts Karen Pascal Tells the story of the international grassroots movement to eliminate Third World debt. Good Riddance Nick Hilligoss Five funny animated films follow the exploits of Eco, the green pest controller with an ingenious solution for every problem. A Great Wonder Kim Shelton Documents the difficult transition of three of the "Lost Boys and Girls" of Sudan to life as immigrants in Seattle, WA. Living Things We Love to Hate David Springbett Light-heartedly replaces our revulsion towards certain creatures with ecological understanding. The Long Walk to Freedom Tom Weidlinger A story of 12 ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things in the Civil Rights movement. Thirst Alan Snitow & Deborah Kaufman A piercing look at the global corporate drive to control and profit from our water -- from bottles to tap. 2003 Releases After Silence Lois Shelton Examines the treatment of Japanese-Americans during WW II, and its relevance to post 9/11 America. Baked Alaska Franny Armstrong Looks at the battle over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in the context of Alaska's accelerated warming. Biomimicry Paul Lang 2-part series based on the book "Biomimicry" - a new science that studies nature 's best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems. Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror Steve Connelly and John Pilger John Pilger dissects the truth and lies in the 'war on terror'. Counting on Democracy Danny Schechter An examination of the fiasco in Florida in the context of the history of voting rights violations. A Dream In Hanoi Tom Weidlinger Two theater companies, one American, one Vietnamese, collaborate to produce A Midsummer Night's Dream in Hanoi. Drowned Out Franny Armstrong An Indian family chooses to stay at home and drown rather than make way for the Narmada Dam. Empty Oceans, Empty Nets Steve Cowan Examines the global marine fisheries crisis and the efforts to implement sustainable fishing practices. The Fires of the Amazon Adrian Cowell Adrian Cowell reports on the situation in the Amazon more than a decade after his series THE DECADE OF DESTRUCTION. The Friendship Village Michelle Mason An international group of veterans builds a village in Vietnam for children with Agent Orange-related deformities. Life III Television Trust for the Environment 12-part series examining the effect of globalization on people and cities worldwide. Livable Landscapes Melissa Paly How growth and sprawl affect the quality of life in New England, and some possible solutions. A Lot in Common Rick Bacigalupi A community garden grows community as well as food, flowers and consciousness. McLibel Franny Armstrong Two activists take on McDonald's in the longest trial in English history. Macbeth Eric Weinthal A video guide to Shakespeare's "tragedy of blood". Net Loss Mark Dworkin & Melissa Young Examines the controversy surrounding salmon farms, and the threat they pose to wild salmon. Razing Appalachia Sasha Waters Explores the controversial issue of mountaintop removal mining by following a grassroots fight to stop the process in West Virginia. Return to Kandahar Paul Jay & Nelofer Pazira Post-war Afghanistan, as seen through the eyes of Nelofer Pazira, star of the movie "Kandahar", as she searches for her childhood friend. The Sacred Balance Robert Lang 4-part series that celebrates the meeting of science and spirit. Suspino: A Cry for Roma Gillian Darling Kovanic An unflinching look at the persecution of Europe's largest minority, the Roma or 'gypsies'. Talk Mogadishu Judy Jackson The story of HornAfrik, the first community TV and radio station in Somalia. Up Close and Toxic Caroline Underwood Examines the alarming levels of pollutants inside our homes and suggests ways to reduce them.

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