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Century of Women, A. A three-part series, 1994. Work and Family (:95) deals with women trying to have it all, balancing labor and the necessity to work with the demands of motherhood. Image and Popular Culture (:95) Explores the changing concepts of “ideal beauty” and how women see themselves. Sexuality and Social Justice (:95) takes a look at women’s efforts to shape their own destinies and establish a system of justice for all Americans.

A Day without a Mexican (:37), 1998. This mockumentary tells of what happens when all of California’s Hispanics vanish all at once. People wake up to find that their husbands, gardeners, baby-sitters, stevedores, mechanics, doctors, and business partners have disappeared without a trace. Interviews and newscasts follow the story, from the man who learns that only Mexican mechanics know how to fix Japanese cars, to the woman who winds up paying $100 for a head of lettuce on the black market, to the Egyptian man who is hounded by people asking if he is Mexican. By interpolating comedy with actual statistics about the importance of the Hispanic population to the economy and culture of California, A Day without a Mexican educates without being didactic.

A Different Place (:20,:20), 1993. A two-part video presentation which is aimed at audiences of students, teachers, counselors, and administrators in higher education. The first 20-minute tape presents a vignette that takes place in an American History class where international and American students disagree on how to disagree with each other's ideas while the professor is caught in the exchange without the cultural background necessary to deal with their conflicting views. The second 20-minute tape presents a multicultural view of the classroom interaction by several experts of varied backgrounds.

A Place at the Table: Struggles for Equality in America (:40), 2000. Uses historical photos and archival and contemporary film footage to tell the story of our nation’s struggle to ensure liberty and justice for all. This documentary is narrated entirely by young people who share with each other and the veiwer the stories of ther families’ experiences in that ongoing struggle—from the survival of slavery and cultural genocide to the challenge of finding a place in today’s pluralistic society.

A Time for Justice (:38), 1992. This film depicts the battle for African American civil rights as told through the lives of (extra)ordinary individuals whose lives were dedicated, and sometimes lost, in the struggle.

Access to Education: Disabilities in the Classroom (:16), 1995. Discusses ways in which higher education settings can assist students with disabilities in order to help them to be more successful.

Affirmative Action: Remedy or Discrimination (1:59), 2000; C-SPAN. Hentoff and Edley debated the practice of affirmative action, then responded to questions by the panel, McFadden, and the audience. Issues addressed include class based discrimination versus race-based discrimination, the place of affirmative action in scholastic institutions, and the current state of race relations.

Africans in America: America’s Journey through Slavery, 1450-1865. Four part series: 1450-1750 The Terrible Transformation (:90), 1750-1805 Revolution (:90), 1791-1831 Brotherly Love (:90), 1831-1865 Judgment Day (:90), 1998. The highly acclaimed WGBH Boston video which makes history by sharing it from a new perspective.

After Stonewall (:86), 1999. Chronicles the history of lesbian and gay life from the riots at Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, to the end of the century.

Achieving Diversity: The Myths (:26), 1990. Provides numerous examples of common myths of affirmative action on college campuses.

Affirmative Action and Reaction (:27), 1995. Ben Wattenberg, host of PBS’s Think Tank show, interviews University of Pennsylvania law professor Lani Guinier about affirmative action.

Affirmative Action Under Siege (2:00), 1995. Teleconference. Discusses the role and future of affirmative action. Examines personal, political and philosophical questions about affirmative action as it pertains to college campuses, workplaces, and other diverse situations through the U.S.

America’s New Religious Landscape (:60), 2000. Includes some of the most colorful and exciting stories from the public television series Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. Series host Bob Abernethy presents stories about various religions, beliefs and practices in the United States today.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Responsibilities for Post-Secondary Education Programs Serving D/HH (2:00), 1997. This satellite conference discusses the legal aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 as it relates to providing accommodations to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Several case scenarios are also presented.

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Beyond Affirmative Action (2:00), 1998. Teleconference presented by the National Association of American Colleges and Universities provides an update on current Affirmative Action legislation and offers creative ways colleges and universities are addressing diversity on campus.

Black Press, The: Soldiers Without Swords (:86), 1998. The first film to chronicle the history of the Black press and its central role in the construction of modern African American identity.

Breaking the Attitude Barrier: Learning to Value People with Disabilities (:33). Examines society’s myths about people with disabilities and enables all employees to understand and successfully interact with this valuable segment of the workforce.

Brothers of the Academy Documentary: Up and Coming Black Scholars Earning Our Way in Higher Education (1:30), 2002. This documentary highlights some of the prevalent issues affecting African American Men in higher education through four sections: Characteristics of the Academy, Navigating the Academy, Mentoring in the Academy, and Recommendations for the Academy.

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Century of Women, A. A three-part series, 1994. Work and Family (:95) deals with women trying to have it all, balancing labor and the necessity to work with the demands of motherhood. Image and Popular Culture (:95) Explores the changing concepts of “ideal beauty” and how women see themselves. Sexuality and Social Justice (:95) takes a look at women’s efforts to shape their own destinies and establish a system of justice for all Americans.

Color of Fear, The (:90), 1994. Produced by Lee Mun Wah. Powerful documentary examines issues of race, prejudice, privilege, and fear through the eyes of a group of eight men from various racial and ethnic backgrounds who come together for a weekend to talk honestly about race across race.

Creative Ways to Finding Faculty and Administrators of Color (2:00), 1994. Teleconference presented by Black Issues in Higher Education; offers alternative methods in recruiting faculty and staff of color.

Cultural Diversity: Fabrics of Society (1:37), 1997. Presents a ten-minute segment on each of the following topics: Czech Village, Jewish Community, Norwegian Immigrants, Amish Folk, Native Americans, Islam in Iowa, Asian Students, and African Americans. The video was designed to supplement a book of the same name.

Cultural Diversity in Higher Education: The Question of Diversity (:58), 1991. A University of Iowa forum on diversity with Gerry Roe serving as the moderator and the following as panelists: Philip Hubbard, Paul Retish, Donald Pope-Davis, Kathryn Gerken, David Bill, Cathy Roller, and Anthony Chamber.

Culture and Communications Training Tape (:10), New Jersey Department of Health. Two case scenarios illustrate how differing communication styles along with different cultural/ethnic backgrounds effect communication efficiency between a physician and a patient.

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Day without a Mexican, A (:37), 1998. This mockumentary tells of what happens when all of California’s Hispanics vanish all at once. People wake up to find that their husbands, gardeners, baby sitters, stevedores, mechanics, doctors and business partners have disappeared without a trace. Interviews and newscasts follow the story, from the man who learns that only Mexican mechanics know how to fix Japanese cars, to the woman who winds up paying $100 for a head of lettuce on the black market, to the Egyptian man who is hounded by people asking if he is Mexican. By interpolating comedy with actual statistics about the importance of the Hispanic population to the economy and culture of California, A Day without a Mexican educates without being didactic.

Different Place, A (:20,:20), 1993. A two-part video presentation which is aimed at audiences of students, teachers, counselors and administrators in higher education. The first 20-minute tape presents a vignette that takes place in an American History class where international and American students disagree on how to disagree with each other's ideas while the professor is caught in the exchange without the cultural background necessary to deal with their conflicting views. The second 20-minute tape presents a multicultural view of the classroom interaction by several experts of varied backgrounds.

Dynamics of Diversity, The (:49). Dr. Roosevelt Thomas, a national innovator of managing diversity, articulates the dynamics of diversity. Provides excellent definitions and offers creative ways to address diversity in organizations.

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Emerging Disabilities on Campus: What You Need to Know (2:00), 2000. A national teleconference on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The program is designed to help you improve campus life and protect your institution from liability issues. Higher education institutions are facing one of the largest student populations in history with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), coupled with a growing student population diagnosed with psychological disabilities. Your challenge is to assess the needs of and accommodate these students while meeting the requirements of ADA law. Learn from disability experts across the country, and hear from students, too, about what makes disability assessment and accommodation work.

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Free Indeed (:25), 1995. A video drama about racism that challenges white viewers to think about the privileges that come with being white in North America.

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Homebeats: Struggle for Racial Justice. Interactive CD-ROM. A multimedia journey through time, from Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia, to the making of modern Britain. The first CD-ROM on racism and the black presence in Britain, it fuses music, graphics, video, text, and animation into a voyage of personal and historical discovery for users.

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I Just Want to Say: Parents, Students, and Teachers Talk About Anti-Gay Bias in Our Schools (:13). Tennis champion Martina Navratilova hosts a candid and moving discussion of the anti-gay climate faced by youth in our schools today and offers suggestions for how educators can work to teach respect for all.

In Search of History: The Night Tulsa Burned (:50), 1999. Produced by The History Channel. The story of a section of Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as Greenwood which, in 1920, was dubbed the ‘Black Wall Street.’ This upper middle class neighborhood was destroyed by a race riot, dubbed the worst racial uprising in the history of America. Not listed in any history books, this event chronicles the complete destruction of Greenwood by an angry mob of white men.

In Whose Honor? American Indian Mascots in Sports (:47), 1997. This video takes a critical look at the long-running practice of “honoring” American Indians as mascots and nicknames in sports. It follows the story of Native American mother Charlene Teters and her transformation into the leader some are calling the “Rosa Parks of American Indians” as she struggles to protect her cultural symbols and identity.

Interviewing for Abilities. Video offers education and insight about the issue of hiring individuals with disabilities. Vignettes are shown using members of a professional theatre group, The Mad Hatters. Actors, with and without disabilities, are featured to illustrate a variety of scenarios employers might encounter.

Invisible Line in Health Care, The 1994. Discussion-starting vignettes explore sexual harassment in clinical and academic medicine environments.

Iowa Talks: Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in Higher Education, CD (1:00), 2003. Charlotte Westerhaus, director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, William Buss, UI law professor, Claire Olson, from the UI division of continuing education, and Kevin Light from the UI department of sociology, discuss the Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action in Higher Education.

It’s Elementary: Teaching about Gay Issues in Schools (:37), 1997. Award-winning video which explores school activities, faculty meetings, and classroom discussions about the challenges and benefits of integrating lesbian and gay issues in school curriculum.

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Justice in Black and White (:50), 1995. Produced by the television news magazine, 48 Hours during the height of the O.J. Simpson case. A candid look at race in black and white is highlighted with Mark Fuhrman as a focus, demonstrating the racial division in America.

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Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising’s Image of Women (:34), 2000. Jean Kilbourne continues her studies of gender representation in advertising with this analysis of images of women from over 160 ads and commercials from the last 20 years.

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Learning Disabilities: Accommodating Learning Disabled Students in Colleges and Universities (2:00), 1995. Exemplifies anxiety and frustration some students with learning disabilities experience within the context of college courses. Provides suggestions for reducing their anxiety and frustration.

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Making Peace: Facing Racism (:57), 1997. At the beginning of a three-day Unlearning Racism workshop led by community therapist Lee Mun Wah, a European American tells a joke which offends an African American participant. The incident expands as other African American participants confront the offender, and white participants express their frustrations about that reaction. This video traces the processes of sharing feelings—and learning —that took place.

Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks (:40), 2002. The film presents the birth of the Civil Rights Movement as more than a mere history lesson for the classroom but also as a model for young activists who are looking to make a positive change in their communities. The viewer's guide describes various ways to use the video and includes discussion starters, writing assignments, and project ideas geared to a wide range of learning styles and media.

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One Woman, One Vote (2:00), 1995. The program brings to light the remarkably unknown story of the struggle for a Constitutional amendment that declared simply: "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.” One Woman, One Vote highlights moments in seventy-two years of the suffrage movement, beginning with the first women’s rights convention in 1848 and climaxing in passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. It is a thrilling story of women determinedly working generation after generation to win the rights of full American citizenship and of those women and men who fought against woman suffrage.

Out of the Past: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America (:65), 1998. A seventeen-year-old high school student in Salt Lake City, Utah, embarks on a history-making experience of forming a “Gay Straight Alliance” in her public school. The ensuing protests, legislative battles, and national media attention serve as a counterpoint to the history of human rights movement.

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People Like Us: Social Class in America (1:24), 2001. Shows how social class plays a role in the lives of all Americans, whether they live in Park Avenue penthouses, Appalachian trailer parks, bayou houseboats, or suburban gated communities. The documentary travels across the country presenting stories that will resonate with viewers regardless of where they see themselves on the social spectrum—stories of family traditions, class mobility, and different lifestyle choices. An exciting cast of characters and commentators help make the connections between daily life and the larger issues of class in America.

Psychological Disabilties on Campus: What You Need to Know (2:00), 2001. A national teleconference brought together four nationally recognized experts to address topics including: recognizing symptoms and manifestations of psychological disabilities; decision making, responsibility, and student services; academic standards, institutional policy, judicial affairs, and crisis intervention in the classroom.

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Race, Class, and Health Teleconference (2:00), 2000. The U.S. spends more on health care than any nation in the world, yet it continues to have some of the poorest health outcomes in the industrialized world. In part, this is due to an overemphasis on medicine, technology, and health services rather than anticipatory action to improve social conditions and reduce inequities that cause ill health. Racial minorities and people who live in poverty are more likely to be burdened by such factors as substandard housing, poverty, pollution, and public policy decisions that contribute to health risks. This teleconference attempts to address this problem and inspire a national dialogue.

Race Relations in Higher Education: A Prescription for Empowerment and Progress (2:00), 1997. A national teleconference produced by Black Issues in Higher Education. Focuses on the recent assault on Affirmative Action, race-based scholarships and other diversity initiatives in Higher Education institutions. A distinguished panel of scholars offers suggestions for continuing efforts to diversify students and faculty of color.

Race: The Power of an Illusion—Three-part series: The Difference Between Us, The Story We Tell, and The House We Live In (:56), 2003. Challenges one of our most fundamental beliefs: that human beings come divided into a few distinct groups. This definitive series is an eye-opening tale of how what we assume to be normal, commonsense, even scientific, is actually shaped by our history, social institutions, and cultural beliefs.

Revival of Black Literature, The (2:00), 1996. National teleconference. Assembled an expert panel of men and women who have had to struggle to gain acceptance for their writing and to be established in the publishing community. Viewers can gain much from the candid dialogue and insightful commentaries on their own experiences, both positive and negative. Program participants discuss the opportunities and barriers that shape the publishing landscape for African American authors and define the current and future state of Black literature in America.

Road to Brown, The (:50), 1989. The story of segregation and the brilliant legal campaigning against it which helped launched the African American Civil Rights Movement. It is also a moving tribute to Charles Hamilton Houston—“the man who killed Jim Crow.”

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Sexual Harassment Claims: What the Law Demands. An interactive CD-ROM. Five forms of sexual harassment are addressed through scenarios including: employee to supervisor, faculty to student, supervisor to employee, same sex, and peer to peer. Also includes: historical development of the law, the Cole-Hustoles protocol for “How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Claim,” pertinent case law, expert commentaries on all scenarios, how to manage administrative issues, and hot links to related information.

Sexual Harassment on Campus: Current Concerns and Considerations (2:00). In this program panelists discuss how to confront sexual harassment on campus through three segments: examining the big picture of sexual harassment, assessing the campus environment, and developing a campus action plan.

Shadow of Hate, The (:40), 1995. Spans three centuries to examine this country’s ongoing struggle to live up to the ideals of liberty, equality, and justice for all. Through documentary footage and eyewitness reports, viewers are given a powerful perspective on historical events of hatred in America.

Shattering the Silences: The Case for Minority Faculty (:86), 1997. Tells the stories of eight pioneering scholars: an African American, Latino, Native American and Asian American. As they are shown teaching, mentoring, and conducting research, it becomes clear in concrete terms how a diverse faculty enriches and expands traditional disciplines and contributes to a more inclusive campus.

Skin Deep (:53), 1996. A highly acclaimed documentary film of a racially and ethnically diverse group of college students from across the country confronting racism. With remarkable openness and candor, they share their anger, pain, confusion, and hope with each other regarding the United State’s racial divide

Stop It! Students Speak Out about Sexual Harassment (17:00), 1994. Video highlights high school students as they struggle to define sexual harassment and find solutions to end it.

Straight from the Heart (:24), 1994. Examines the issues parents face in coming to terms with having a gay or lesbian child. It presents simple stories about real people: a police chief who speaks proudly of his lesbian daughter; a Mormon family whose son is believed to be the first person in Idaho to have died from AIDS; and an African American woman and her two lesbian daughters who had been accused of “catching” their lesbianism from white people. Straight from the Heart shows that homophobia is a form of bigotry inseparable from other manifestations of prejudice, particularly racism.

Strange Demise of Jim Crow, The (:57). Chronicles the tale of protest led by young African American law student Eldrewey Stearn which led to the end of “Jim Crow” segregation in Houston.

Struggles in Steel: The Fight for Equal Opportunity (:60). A fascinating and moving documentary that chronicles the little-known history of African American steelworkers. Told through interviews with over 70 veteran African American workers from America’s “Steel Belt,” Struggles in Steel recounts their complex history—a story of grueling work combined with heart-breaking discrimination and unfulfilled potential.

Subtle Sexual Harassment—Two-part series: The Issue Is Respect, Management‘s New Responsibilities (:57), 1992. Vignettes and commentary on the effects of sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Ties That Bind: Immigration Stories (:52); 1995. This program looks at the human drama behind the current debate over U.S. immigration policy. It roams both sides of the Texas-Mexico border, exploring the root causes of why Mexicans immigrate. The role played by transnational corporations and their social and economic impact on both Mexicans and other North Americans is considered. A second segment explores the determination of immigrants and questions why current immigration policies are the most restrictive in years. A third part discusses the strong family values immigrants bring with them as having a positive impact on U.S. culture. Immigrant organizations are examined within the context of the American citizen action tradition.

True Colors (:19). Segment of ABC’s Prime Time with Diane Sawyer that explores the continuing differential treatment experienced on the basis of race.

Two Towns of Jasper 2002. On June 7, 1998, in Jasper, Texas, James Byrd Jr., a black man, was chained to a pickup truck and dragged to his death by three white men. Two film crews, one black and one white, set out to record the repercussions of this modern-day lynching by following the trials of the men charged with the crime. Two Towns of Jasper was filmed in 1999 as Bill King, Lawrence Russell Brewer, and Shawn Berry were being tried for James Byrd’s murder. King and Brewer were sentenced to death. This video documents the reactions of the town’s citizens and, along the way, uncovers a complex portrait of race, experience, and perspective.

Transgender: The Law & Employees (1:53), 1997. Presented by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. Video offers a comprehensive look at transgender identity from a personal, medical, and legal perspective.

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Understanding Race (:52), 1999. Examines the history and power of the artificial distinction called “race," viewing historical, scientific, and cultural contexts. Topics include the anthropological unity of Homo sapiens; sanctioned discrimination, such as segregation; cultural biases based on racial stereotypes; and the underlying humanity that inextricably links us all.

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Video Guide to (Dis)Ability Awareness (:25). Addresses myths and misperceptions about people with disabilities through their own voices; offers great practical knowledge for ways to be respectful and active in developing a respectful workplace.

Viva La Causa: 500 Years of Chicano History (Parts One and Two, :30 each), 1995. This two-part educational video in English offers a compelling introduction to the history of Mexican American people. Based on the book 500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures edited by Elizabeth Martínez. The video is suitable for youth in grades 5-12 and up, as well as community gatherings. Part one of the video depicts Mexican-Americans from their pre-Columbian origins through Spanish colonization, the U.S. takeover of today’s Southwest in 1848, the people’s resistance, workers creating great wealth, and their massive strikes, up to World War II. Part two includes the 1943 “Zoot Suit Riots,” and early efforts to fight discrimination, the farmworker’s struggle, student protests, the Chicano Moratorium against the U.S. war in Vietnam, and new Chicano art. Today’s Latino struggles bring the video up to date.

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Way Home, The: Race, Class, Gender in America (:92), 1998. World Trust. Sixty-four women, representing a cross-section of cultures in the U.S., came together to share their experiences of oppression through the lens of race. The women explore their stories of identity, oppression, and resistance.

Walking Each Other Home (Part I :27; Part II :30). Explores in depth the struggles in the relationships between eight different men of varying ethnicities. Two Latinos, two African Americans, two Asian Americans, and two of European descent are seated together in one room as they address issues concerning racism.

What Sex Am I? (:58), 1984. Looks at the manifestation of gender confusion in transsexuality and transvesticism through personal case studies that illustrate the dilemmas and emotions faced by those who are asking “What sex am I?”

World Religions Series: Animism: Living in Dreamtime (:15), 1996. In Australia, two aborigines take viewers on a tour of the outback, where the primitive religion of animism is practiced. Animism’s followers believe that even inanimate objects have souls and are capable of influencing human events. The program visits sacred places, where elders explain how spirits of the land have been disturbed by modern development. Creation stories discuss the making of the world by the rainbow serpent in the dreamtime. Rituals include body painting with white herbs to encourage spiritual links between humans and the land.

World Religions Series: Buddhism: Making of a Monk (:15), 1997. In Bangkok, Thailand, young men are initiated into the monastic life of the 2500-year-old religion. A young monk tells what influenced him to become a monk, explains the basic precepts of monastic life, and revels how he plans to use the spiritual and secular education he receives to improve the life of his village. The significance of the saffron robe, brass begging bowl, chanting and meditation, and the concepts of karma are explained. A filmed sequence of the initiation ritual is described within the context of central Buddhist precepts.

World Religions Series: Hinduism: The Elephant God (:15), 1997. At 5,000 years, Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion. This program provides an overview of Hinduism, and examines the rites and rituals of the Ganesh Festival. Held in honor of the Hindu elephant god of good fortune, one of Hinduism’s most important deities, it is the Hindu religious year. In the program, Hindu children discuss the significance of the festival its symbols, rituals such as holy fire, ceremonial foods, and the community’s involvement in the celebration.

World Religions Series: Islam: Sacrifice to Allah (:15), 1996. This program traces the historical roots and rituals connected with the four-day Muslim festival Eid-ul Adha, which commemorates the prophet Abraham’s sacrifice of a ram at the command of God. The importance of the festival is explained from both religious and social perspectives, as a time in which Muslims reunite with extended families and confirm their commitment to Islam. The five pillars of Islam—belief in one God, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca—are discussed as major tenets of the faith. Various rituals are examined, including the symbolic sharing of a slain ram’s meat with the poor.

World Religions Series: Judaism: Bar Mitzvah Boys (:15), 1996. In Jerusalem, a 13-year-old boy is bar mitzvahed—the ceremony, or right of passage, that allows young Jewish males to participate fully in their religion. Several young men explain the significance of the ritual, and the responsibilities they now have as bar mitzvahed members of the faith to keep all of its 613 tenets. The symbolism of both the ceremony and sacred objects, such as the prayer shawl, is explained. Other topics include the significance of the Torah and the Talmud. A filmed sequence of a bar mitzvah demonstrates each ritual connected with the ceremony.

World Religions Series: Pentecostalism: Caribbean Christmas (:15), 1996. This program focuses on Christmas celebrations on Barbados, where most residents practice Pentecostalism. A young convert to the religion talks about its basic precepts and its influence on her life. Scenes shot at services feature lively hymns and the practice of “speaking in tongues,” which adherents believe is communication between church members and God. The history of the religion is traced to minister W.J. Seymore and California.

World Religions Series: Roman Catholicism: Flowers in May (:15), 1996. This program explains the significance of the Flores de Mayo Festival and the importance of the Virgin Mary to Filipino Catholics. It also describes how the religion came to the islands via the Spaniards in the 16th century, and illustrates its influence on the lives of the people. The importance of the Pope and the significance of various rituals connected with the faith are explained, including the Mass, Confession, and Holy Communion. Religion is incorporated into the everyday lives of teens through a local religious group.

World Religions Series: Russian Orthodoxy (:15), 1997. This program examines the rituals of the Russian Orthodox Church. Persecuted under communism, it is now flourishing and exerting an impact on Russian life. A young Russian woman talks about how she incorporates the religion into her daily life. At an ornate cathedral in Moscow, we attend the Divine Liturgy, or formal Russian service, where symbols, including icons and constases, are explained.

World Religions Series: Sikhism: The Golden Temple (:15), 1996. This program traces the roots of Sikhism and its central place of worship, the Golden Temple in the Punjab, from its founder Guru Nanak in 1469 through today. Its central precepts— beliefs in one God, the equality of all people, sharing, and the performance of good deeds—are discussed within the context of daily life by a young Sikh woman. The stringent religious dress code is explained: short pants for simplicity, the dagger worn in the turban for courage, a steel bracelet to signify unity with God, and uncut hair to signify commitment to the faith. We take a tour of the Golden Temple, watch a marriage ceremony, and learn the significance of the traditional Sikh head wrap.

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