Lockdown: Supermax, the Baddest of the Bad

National Geographic

Minnesota’s Oak Park Heights represents a new breed of prison called supermax, reserved for only the most dangerous, incorrigible offenders—many of whom are kept on semipermanent lockdown. As a means of reducing tension, Oak Park Heights has developed a plan that allows many of these deadly criminals to leave their cells during the day—if they behave. This program shows how the facility’s resident murderers, rapists, and arsonists respond to the narrowest sliver of freedom. A National Geographic Production. (50 minutes)

Lockdown: Wyoming State Penitentiary

National Geographic

Facing severe understaffing and overcrowding, Wyoming State Penitentiary has gone to extreme measures, enlisting prospective officers from economically depressed areas across the United States. Unfortunately, these raw recruits tend to have one thing in common: a complete lack of law-enforcement experience. This program follows three new hires into the crucible where they face the challenges of officer training, inmate hostility, and the psychological stress that inevitably results from working in a potentially lethal environment. A National Geographic Production. (50 minutes)

Survival of the Meanest

National Geographic

There are two sets of rules at Folsom Maximum Security Prison: the “guard rules” and the “yard rules.” For an incoming inmate, negotiating the brutal yet invisible prison culture can be deadly. This program takes viewers inside Folsom to learn how the system works. From the severely regimented rules enforced by prison authorities to the unwritten codes that any inmate who wants to survive must obey, there has never been an escape. It is a confusing and dangerous maze in which new fish, for their own safety, must align themselves with gangs and avoid more powerful predators. And yet, as one inmate puts it, “There are no fish in prison—only sharks.” A National Geographic Production. (52 minutes)

Eyewitness: What Actually Happened?

Open University

Ten people are asked to re-create, from memory, an abstract painting they viewed two months earlier. A fascinating psychological exercise, to be sure—but the experiment will soon become much more than a session with paints and brushes. This program documents the volunteers’ unwitting immersion in a staged crime, which they witness during a “break” in what they think is the real test. When a lunch-time pub patron is apparently murdered and the Greater Manchester police department invades the premises, each test subject must summon his or her recollections of the ordeal. Viewers discover how and why these memories prove disturbingly unreliable. Produced by the Open University. (59 minutes)

The President: Seeking the European Union's First Head of State

Danish Broadcasting Corporation

In 2001, with ten more member states about to join the European Union, the E.U. was looking for symbolic unity and a stronger presence on the world stage. The E.U. had been led by a series of officers each serving for a scant six months, and many felt the time was right for a long-term chief-thus launching a massive power play as heads of state jockeyed to shoehorn national interest in with political compromise. This program goes behind the scenes of the historic eight-year struggle to choose a first-ever E.U. president, an effort that fell somewhat short of the mark. On-location footage captures Tony Blair, Silvio Berlusconi, Jacques Chirac, Gerhard Schroeder, and other key figures during tense negotiations in meeting rooms, corridors, and private conversations. (Portions in other languages with English subtitles, 58 minutes)

Bruno Hauptmann Cross-Examination, 1936

The WPA Film Library

Bruno Hauptman on witness stand, being cross-examined by the fiery NJ DA. Bruno admits to perjury, nothing more. Natural sound. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Eichmann Indicted in Israel, 1961

British Pathe

Adolf Eichmann indicted by Israeli court for his role in the Holocaust. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Adolf Eichmann Convicted, 1962

British Pathe

Adolf Eichmann is found guilty by court in Israel for his role in the Holocaust Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Because We Were Beautiful: Indonesian Comfort Women Tell Their Stories

NPO/Netherlands Public Broadcasting

During World War II, a number of women in Japanese-occupied countries were forced to become sexual companions in military barracks and encampments. What they endured was kept secret for decades, even by the victims, out of shame. Today, these so-called comfort women are being sought out and given a chance to tell their stories—perhaps finding a degree of healing while raising awareness of one of the great horrors of warfare. This film represents just such an effort, featuring several Indonesian women who faced systematic rape and humiliation during the Japanese occupation. In their own words, they describe what happened to them and how it shaped their lives afterwards. (Portions in other languages with English subtitles, 52 minutes)

The Bill of Rights

Cambridge Educational

It upholds freedom of speech and religion, guarantees a free press, grants the right to keep and bear arms, preserves the right of trial by jury, establishes states’ rights, and more. It’s the Bill of Rights. This program presents the ten key constitutional amendments that have defined the fundamental liberties that are the American birthright—and examines the controversies and challenges they have withstood. A Cambridge Educational Production. (61 minutes)

Racial Profiling and Law Enforcement: America in Black and White

Nightline

DWB: driving while black. For many African-Americans, simply having dark skin seems to be grounds for being pulled over on the highway and searched for drugs. Police call it "profiling," based on years of successful drug interdiction through traffic stops, but angry and humiliated victims call it "racial profiling"—a blatant form of discrimination—and want it stopped. In part one of this program, ABC News anchor Ted Koppel and correspondent Michel McQueen investigate the issue from the victims’ points of view. In part two, Koppel and McQueen look at profiling through the eyes of the police, with special commentary by law professor and former O. J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden. Some language may be objectionable. (41 minutes)

Origins

ABC News

This program begins with the arrival of 20 enslaved Africans brought to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619 and examines the impact of slavery on African Americans. C. Eric Lincoln, professor of philosophy and religion at Duke University and a noted authority on African-American religion, explains why African roots are important to African Americans and shows how the African cultural heritage—music, dance, art, blues, and storytelling—manifests itself in American life. (46 minutes)

Manhood and Violence: Fatal Peril

American Public Television (APT)

The Resolve to Stop the Violence Program places male convicts in highly structured encounter groups, helping them recognize the warped concepts of masculinity behind their violent behavior. This documentary follows nine inmates through the rigorous self-discovery process, recording their growing sense of accountability and willingness to change. With commentary from law enforcement officers, violence-prevention experts, victims' relatives, and the inmates themselves, the video also follows up on RSVP participants after their release, highlighting the ultimate benefit of the program-a dramatic reduction in recidivism among its graduates. (58 minutes)

Peter Jennings Reporting-No Place to Hide

PJ Productions

Is the surveillance society inevitable? In No Place to Hide, Peter Jennings examines high-tech monitoring methods that promise greater safety and security but threaten personal privacy. The program shows how Acxiom, ChoicePoint, and other companies use supercomputers to obtain data on more than 90 percent of American households-and how law enforcement and government intelligence agencies increasingly rely on this information. It also studies questionable programs like MATRIX and the Pentagon's Total Information Awareness project, and finds a surprisingly effective model for the responsible use of surveillance technology: the Las Vegas casino. (41 minutes)

Peter Jennings Reporting-LAPD

PJ Productions

Southeast Los Angeles: it could be the most violent 10 square miles in America. In LAPD, Peter Jennings reports from inside that notorious police department, riding with anti-gang officers, interviewing top brass, and listening to community members. Focusing on Chief William Bratton's efforts to repeat the crime-reduction success of New York City-and to go one better by building trust in poor, predominantly minority neighborhoods-the program explores how a military-style police force with a brutal reputation struggles not just to stem violence, but to dig up its roots. A challenging and intimate look at cops trying to reinvent themselves, and their city. (43 minutes)

Electrical Circuits: Ohm's Law

Beneficial Books & Video

This video uses 3-D animation and live action to make basic electrical circuits come to life. The properties of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits are easy to grasp when you can see the electrons flow through each circuit leg in each circuit type. Ohm’s law is illustrated with animated pie charts and basic calculations that isolate each section of the circuit. A must-have for introductory electricity/electronics, auto mechanics, and technology courses. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (17 minutes)

Jewish Law: At Home

Electric Sky

While Judaic orthodoxy may sometimes appear rigid and conservative, the traditional Jewish home is a warm, dynamic place full of nurturing and hospitality. This program visits several such households that closely observe Jewish law, demonstrating the profound connection between the mitzvot and Jewish family life. Viewers are treated to engaging visual demonstrations of what makes a kitchen kosher-including the presence of two ovens, two sinks, and two refrigerators-and the hectic yet dutiful preparations for Shabbat that many Jewish families undergo every week. Although it avoids graphic details, the program begins by attending a ritual circumcision. (50 minutes)

Kill Them All: Christian Crusaders Against Christian Heresy

RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera

After hundreds of years of ideological discord, one form of early Christianity, Roman Catholicism, defined itself as the only true version and began to eliminate all other versions. Using history as an analytical lens, this program looks at Christian heresy in the form of the Cathars, on the one hand, and the Apostolics, on the other-examples of two different types of alternative Christianity that were squelched in a similar way. Brutal military expeditions and the gruesome Inquisition effectively spelled the end of these schismatic sects' resistance. The commentary of Michel Roquebert, author of History of the Cathars, and historian Corrado Mornese is featured. (56 minutes)

Police Escort African-American Students ca. 1961

The WPA Film Library

The Dallas Independent School District began admitting African-American students in 1961, seven years after Brown v. Board of Education made racial segregation in public schools illegal. African-American students were often provided with police escorts to make sure they were able to enter the school without being harassed. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Senator John East Describes the Human Life Bill ca. 1982

The WPA Film Library

The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by the U.S. Supreme Court guaranteed women the right to an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. In 1981, Senator John East (R, NC) drafted the Human Life Bill, which sought to invalidate Roe by declaring that life begins at conception. In 1982, Senator Jesse Helms introduced the bill, sparking months of inconclusive debate. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Barbara Jordan Speaks During the Opening Statements of Nixon Impeachment Hearings ca. 1974

The WPA Film Library

Barbara Jordan, the first African-American woman from a Southern state to serve in Congress, became a national figure during the House impeachment proceedings of President Richard M. Nixon. The House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment in July 1974 in response to Nixon's involvement in the Watergate break-in. The articles never reached a vote, however, as Nixon resigned from office on August 9, 1974. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Tojo Hideki and Other Japanese War Criminals ca. 1948

British Pathe

Japan's prime minister during World War II, Tojo Hideki, was notorious for the war crimes he perpetrated. After the war he was tried and convicted by the International Military Tribunal of the Far East and sentenced to death. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

U.S. Government Officers Interview "Tokyo Rose" Iva Toguri ca. 1945

British Pathe

Iva Toguri, who became known as "Tokyo Rose" was a Japanese American who was in Japan at the outbreak of World War II, caring for a sick relative. She was unable to return home to the United States and was coerced by Japanese officials to work as an announcer on state-controlled radio broadcasts. On these broadcasts, directed to U.S. servicemen by the Japanese government, Toguri and other women predicted an imminent Japanese victory and attempted to dissuade Allied troops from fighting. After the war, Toguri was the only woman arrested and held for treason for her part in the broadcasts. She later served several years in prison. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

The WPA Film Library: Workplace Drug Testing Becomes More Prevalent ca. 1983

The WPA Film Library

Early in his administration, President Ronald Reagan made "the war on drugs" a high priority. In 1988, Congress passed the Drug-free Workplace Act, which required recipients of federal contracts to test employees for drug and alcohol abuse. At first, workplace drug testing was promoted only for industries where a drug-abusing employee could present a safety hazard, such as construction or transportation. Over time, however, drug testing has become more commonplace in white-collar workplaces, as well as correctional facilities and public schools -despite a lack of evidence confirming its effectiveness.

Richard Nixon Describes Early Investigation of Watergate Allegations (Part 1) ca. 1973

The WPA Film Library

On June 17, 1972, five men connected with the Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP) broke in to the Democratic Party national headquarters at the Watergate complex. The five, along with G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt, were convicted of conspiracy, burglary, and eavesdropping charges on January 30, 1973. Further investigation revealed White House involvement and an attempted cover-up. On April 30 White House advisors John Dean, H.R. Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman resigned. In May televised hearings began in the Senate and the House Judiciary Committee recommended impeaching Nixon. Under pressure of criminal conviction on August 9, 1974, President Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign. He was succeeded by Vice President Ford; Ford pardoned Nixon of all charges in September 1974. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

U.S. Nazi Sympathizers Face Trial in Washington, D.C. ca. 1944

British Pathe

Fear of a legion of Nazi spies and saboteurs in the United States led the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to conduct more than 19,000 inquiries into alleged Axis espionage during World War II. While no widespread Nazi presence was ever found, FBI agents did charge several Americans with sedition for their display of Nazi sympathies. Following the war, the FBI directed much of its attention to investigating possible communist connections among members of the U.S. government and American media. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Polluted Water Drains into Reservoir (Part 2) ca. 1969

British Pathe

The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 indicated American's growing concern about the status of the environment. The agency, however, soon received criticisms from both the left and the right. Some Democrats argued that the EPA was not doing enough to protect the environment, while some Republicans argued that the agency was imposing unnecessary regulations on businesses. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

The WPA Film Library: Bruno Hauptmann Is Tried for the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping ca. 1936

The WPA Film Library

Charles Lindbergh, the first man to cross the Atlantic by airplane, was one of the best-known celebrities of his day. In 1932 Lindbergh's 20-month-old son was kidnapped from his home. Due to Lindbergh's popularity, the crime gained considerable media attention. Dr. John F. Condon, a civilian volunteer not previously known by the Lindberghs, acted as a go-between in order to exchange the requested ransom for the baby. Condon delivered the ransom, but the baby was not where the kidnapper had promised he would be. Later, the baby was found murdered. The kidnapper, Bruno Hauptmann, was found by police after a service station attendant noticed Hauptmann using the marked ransom money. Hauptmann was convicted and eventually executed.

Shareholder Activism: Ethical Markets 1

Ethical Markets Media

One of the most surprising aspects of 21st-century capitalism is the emergence of shareholders who are concerned about corporate behavior and accountability. This program investigates that trend, assembling a collection of researchers and business leaders who share valuable insights into shareholder activism. Alisa Gravitz, executive director of Co-op America, and Linda Crompton, CEO of the Investor Responsibility Research Center, recount past and ongoing examples of divestment-driven political change. California State Treasurer Phil Angelides discusses the investment strategy of the Green Wave Initiative, while Roberta Karp, Senior VP of Liz Claiborne, describes shareholder involvement in factory monitoring policies. (28 minutes)

Ronald Reagan Nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to Serve as the First Female Member of the Supreme Court ca. 1981

The WPA Film Library

Shortly after taking office in 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O'Connor, a judge on the Arizona Court of Appeals, to serve as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. The first woman to serve on the Court, O'Connor voiced moderately conservative opinions from the bench until her retirement in 2006. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Ohm's Law

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

This program investigates the application and limitations of Ohm’s law. Series circuits and parallel circuits are described. Using equivalent resistance, practical exercises are developed in the application of Ohm’s law to series circuits, parallel circuits, and circuits of greater complexity. Specific modules include Ohm’s Law, Series Circuits, Series Calculations, Parallel Circuits, Parallel Calculations, and Complex Circuits. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (24 minutes)

CyberEthics

Cambridge Educational

Most people learn traditional standards of behavior and respect for others by the time they are teenagers—but many don’t realize that those rules are just as valid in cyberspace. This program helps students take the high road on the information superhighway and avoid the temptations of the fast lane, pointing the way toward an ethically sound Internet presence and lifestyle. Guidelines for the use of intellectual property are featured, with emphasis on the consequences of illegal downloading, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Pornography, gaming sites, chat rooms, and online social networks are also discussed, helping viewers steer clear of antisocial and abusive activities, especially cyberbullying. Comments from experts, as well as questions from peers who are confused about the fine points of cyber legality, serve to clarify central ethical principles. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National ISTE Technology Foundation Standards for Students. A Cambridge Educational Production. (14 minutes)

Inside a Shari'ah Court

BBC Worldwide Learning

Some democratic governments have considered allowing Muslim communities to conduct their own courts of law, or Shari’ah courts. Westerners who oppose such measures cite reports of amputation and stoning wherever Shari’ah has taken hold. This program travels to Nigeria, where Shari’ah law functions alongside the secular court system. Spotlighting an outspoken judge determined to convey the benefits of Islamic law, the film presents cases, verdicts, and sentences that clearly illustrate ways in which Shari’ah is implemented. Although the attitudes of local women toward the court may surprise some viewers, the film pulls no punches in its examination of the precarious rights of women under Shari’ah. Portions in other languages with English subtitles. A BBC Production. (52 minutes)

Electric Generators

Shopware

This program looks at physics principles behind AC and DC generators. The relationship between a changing magnetic field and the induction of electric current is examined. A hand rule is introduced to predict the generator effect in a linear length of conductor exposed to a changing magnetic field. The behavior of a rotating coil in a magnetic field leads to the practical construction of an AC motor. Split-ring commutator generators are introduced, as well as the more common alternator as a means of generating DC electricity. Specific modules include Generating Electricity, Inductors, Generator Left-Hand Rule, Generator Electromotive Rule, AC Generators, and DC Generators. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (20 minutes)

Black/White & Brown: Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka

KTWU

Myths, misconceptions, and the march of time have obscured the true origins and legal details of Brown v. The Board of Education. This fascinating program connects viewers with the people, places, events, and ideas that shaped the landmark civil rights case. Interviewees include Cheryl Brown Henderson, daughter of lead plaintiff Oliver Brown; Zelma Henderson, who, until her death in 2008, was the only surviving Brown plaintiff; and the children of other plaintiffs, attorneys, and activists. Civil rights leader Roger Wilkins and other scholars provide additional expertise on the roles played by the NAACP and the U.S. Justice Department.

$100 a Day: Justice and Reparation in California's Legal System

Doyle Street Productions

In 1991, Rick Walker was wrongly convicted of murder and spent the next 12 years in prison. This program tells the story of his exoneration and the political struggle to secure financial compensation for him from the state of California. In addition to an interview with Walker himself, the film presents detailed conversations with key players in his case and the partisan budget battle over reimbursing him. Interviewees include Alison Tucher, the lawyer who proved Walker's innocence; George Kennedy, the Santa Clara County District Attorney at the time; and Joe Simitian, the state assemblyman who fought to pass the bill that gave Walker $100 for each day of his incarceration. (34 minutes)

Words and Actions: Contexts and Consequences of Propaganda—from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

United Holocaust Memorial Museum

Sandwiched between the fictional countries of Northland and Southland lies Midrain Province. Drawing upon a hypothetical situation involving mounting tensions between the Southlanders and the Midrainians, this seminar, moderated by then NYU professor Arthur Miller and filmed on location at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, explores the role of propaganda in situations where genocide is threatened and examines how the use of propaganda during the Holocaust era informs public reaction to its dissemination today. Compelling questions spark a crackling discussion with echoes of Rwanda, Bosnia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as positions that seem clear in the abstract quickly become muddied by the reality of lives hanging in the balance. Panelists include Princeton University’s Danielle Allen; CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour; the Honorable Irwin Cotler, M.P. and former justice minister of Canada; Michael Gerson, then a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; Bosnian journalist Kemal Kurspahic, author of Prime Time Crime: Balkan Media in War and Peace; United States Holocaust Memorial Museum curator Steven Luckert; Westley Moore, formerly of the U.S. Department of State; Stephen Rapp, prosecutor for the Special Court for Sierra Leone; James P. Rubin, then world affairs commentator for Sky News; genocide documentarist J. B. Rutagarama; CBS News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer; and Scott Straus, author of The Order of Genocide: Race, Power, and War in Rwanda. (52 minutes)

Global Conflict

Classroom Video

This program—a valuable tool for introducing the concepts of energy security, antiterrorism, and managing change at the global level—identifies the roots of violent conflict by way of specific examples. Through discussion of territorial clashes (India/Pakistan, Israel/PLO), genocides (Rwanda, Srebrenica), terrorism (al Qaeda, IRA, ETA), and violence such as that found in Sudan—arguably a combination of all three preceding types—Global Conflict makes the case that an understanding of the sources of conflict, combined with the free exchange of information internationally, is the key to reducing strife at all levels. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Geography of Conflict. (23 minutes)

Genocide: From Biblical Times Through the Ages

Media Entertainment

Although the term "genocide" was coined by humanitarian Rafael Lemkin in reference to the Turkish expulsion and slaughter of Armenians in the early 20th century, the phenomenon is as old as civilization. In this program, a variety of experts analyze biblical accounts and some of the earliest documented examples of genocide, as in the Athenian siege of Milos in 416 BC, to explore the psychology that motivates such violence. This grim survey of history looks at the extermination of Tasmanians, Native Americans, Namibia’s Herero tribe, and the Armenians. Guests include Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, William Schulz, then executive director of Amnesty International USA;and David Scheffer, then U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes. Viewer discretion is advised. (57 minutes)

Protect and Serve? De-Policing in Urban Neighborhoods

Nightline

Beset with the catchphrase "racial profiling," police in many American cities have responded with their own terminology: "selective disengagement," "tactical detachment," and the code NC/NC-"no contact, no complaints." In this program, ABC News anchor Ted Koppel reports on how police are moving from active to passive law enforcement in the wake of controversy, resulting in a spike of violent crimes. His discussion panel includes Keith Fangman, president of the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police; Reverend Damon Lynch III, president of Cincinnati's Black United Front; and Larry Gossett, the only African-American member of Seattle's King County Metropolitan Council. (23 minutes)

After Happily Ever After

Luna Park Productions

With half of American marriages ending in divorce, why does 90 percent of the nation still enter into matrimony? Is the Western notion of permanent, monogamous marriage entering a new phase, a more flexible and adaptable one, or is it becoming obsolete? Are there alternatives that make sense? This film presents an eclectic mix of couples (both male-female and same-sex) who discuss how and why their unions have succeeded, no matter how quirky, elusive, or poignant the reason. Featured experts include body-language analyst John Gottman, economist Betsey Stevenson, Beverly Hills divorce attorney Cary Goldstein, biologist David Barash, and marriage historian Stephanie Coontz. Along the way, the film’s director chronicles the joys and heartbreaks of her own marriage. Contains mature themes and nudity. (53 minutes)

Reducing Violent Crime

Ivanhoe Broadcast News

Every year, 20 million violent crimes are committed in America. This program looks at some of the ways in which people are trying to stop the cycle of crime and violence: working with inmates and ex-offenders; citizens and police working together to get prostitutes, drug dealers, and gang activities off the streets. Citizens on Patrol works in tandem with the Fort Worth, TX, police department; Gainesville, FL, has an innovative program to help retrain prisoners and reduce recidivism; and New Orleans has a community building program for inmates. In addition to examples of how communities are intervening to reduce crime, the program also shows some ways in which crime can be prevented and people can avoid becoming victims. (23 minutes)

Civil Rights Anniversary, 1965

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

“This Civil Rights Act is a challenge to all of us,” says President Johnson, “to go to work in our communities and our states, in our homes and in our hearts, to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in our beloved country.” This documentary, filmed in 1965, looks back on the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and asks What has and has not been done during this year that held such great promise? From the National Archives and Records Administration. (28 minutes)

Nixon's Address on Watergate, 1973

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

In this historical speech to the nation on August 15, 1973, President Nixon continues to deny knowledge of the Watergate Affair. “On May 22, I stated in very specific terms…I had no prior knowledge of the Watergate break-in; I neither took part in nor knew about any of the subsequent cover-up activities; I neither authorized nor encouraged subordinates to engage in illegal or improper campaign tactics. That was and that is the simple truth.” From the National Archives and Records Administration. (29 minutes)

Time for Peace, 1972

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

This historical film documents President Nixon’s 1972 trips to the People’s Republic of China, the Soviet Union, Iran, Poland, and Austria. Highlights include exchanges of toasts by Mr. Nixon and Chou En-Lai and the signing of five major agreements by the president and Soviet leaders. From the National Archives and Records Administration. (28 minutes)

Modern Presidential Campaigns, Volume 1: "The Modern Era Begins" (1924–44)

Educational Video Group

This first volume—"The Modern Era Begins" (1924–44)—covers each campaign from the Harding-Cox battle and the elections of Coolidge and Hoover to the wit and rhetoric of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his unprecedented four election victories. (53 minutes)

Drug Concealment Spots: In the Line of Duty, Volume 12

In the Line of Duty

Hidden compartments, known as traps, and their contents are limited only by the imaginations of those who transport contraband. In this program, retired Maryland trooper Mike Lewis; Fairview Heights, Illinois, police chief Ed Delmore; and agent Chris Utley from the 21st Judicial District Drug Task Force, Tennessee, demonstrate these hiding places and their contents, discovered in traffic stops on U.S. interstate highways. Contains graphic crime-related violence. Some language may be offensive. Part of the series In the Line of Duty, Volume 12. (32 minutes)

Domestic Violence—The Prosecution: In the Line of Duty, Volume 13

In the Line of Duty

In this program, we discuss the elements involved in investigating and prosecuting a domestic violence case. Thorough police work can make the prosecutor's job much easier by documenting the incident with copious note-taking, use of cameras, and even audio recordings of the victim's account. Contains graphic crime-related violence. Some language may be offensive. Part of the series In the Line of Duty, Volume 13. (32 minutes)

Wild Chronicles, Episode 239

National Geographic

Floating down the Amazon, Wild Chronicles host Boyd Matson teams with biologists to conduct a census of South America’s river dolphins. Off of Hawaii, male humpback whales battle for the attention of females. National Geographic’s Crittercam looks inside this competitive world. A global network of scientists undertakes a decade-long census of marine life for the protection of the world’s oceans that cover over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Once common across the Middle East and North Africa, only 300 northern bald ibises remain in the wild today: a National Geographic researcher discovers them summering in a Syrian desert. Millions of wild bison once thundered across American prairies. Today, only 400 purebred bison remain. Conservation efforts hope to establish a new herd. In Etosha National Park, an African elephant is filmed in mourning, providing insight into the complex social lives of these animals. A National Geographic Production.

e-Pirates of the Digital Age: Copyright Issues in Software and Music

ClickView Pty Limited

Piracy is having significant financial impacts on the music, video game, and software industries. Piracy is also affecting the type of music that is being produced and limiting the amount of software available to the public. This program looks at Internet piracy, covering use of copyrighted information, software copyright law, the facts and figures surrounding piracy, and respect of intellectual property. Industry professionals and musicians alike have their say, and help inform viewers as to how piracy affects their livelihoods. Produced in Australia. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (26 minutes)

Wild Chronicles, Episode 236

National Geographic

Boyd Matson travels to Egypt’s Western Desert, once an immense ocean, where 400 whale skeletons are buried beneath the sand, including the basilosaurus, an archaic whale species which may further the evolutionary story of whales. Off Sable Island, Nova Scotia, female harbor seals wait to give birth to their pups. Crittercam explores the male serenading call and the potentially harm that man-made sounds have on their music. Join a 24-hour inventory of living organisms in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.: 600 species amid diverse wilderness. The Sahara’s shifting sands are swallowing Africa’s Mauritania, and its capital city, Nouakchott. With the help of the acacia tree and simple ingenuity, Mauritania’s people are fighting back. A National Geographic Production.

Apartment Renting 101: What Happened to My Security Deposit?

LSI Inc

This comprehensive video addresses all of the issues that need to be considered to find comfortable housing at a reasonable price. The program begins by examining the reasons to choose an apartment and how to determine what percentage of income should be allocated for housing. Beginning with a list of needs and wants, the video shows where to find available apartment listings (including where on the Internet), what is covered in lease agreements, and how to document existing problems to keep from losing your security deposit. The program also covers the different options for finding furnishings and how to decide whether to move yourself or contract with a mover. Ideal for teaching independent living skills to teens or adults. A Cambridge Educational Production. (29 minutes)

The Limits of Justice

KQED

When a juvenile gang stormed a Boston church during the funeral of a rival gang member, local community leaders and law enforcement officials decided that it was time to cooperate with each other and make a change. Parole officers and police personnel aggressively patrol the streets as a team, to enforce probation and deter violence; streetwise mentors partner with at-risk youth, helping them to deal with the police, the courts, and life in general; and organizations like the Log School and the Community Academy provide education, day care, job training, and food. This program documents the remarkable effectiveness of these alliances, which for two years have helped to totally eliminate juvenile homicide in Boston. (58 minutes)

The PCL-R Checklist: A Measure of Evil

Filmoption International

It's a scenario from science fiction: police, predicting the future, arrest citizens before they commit crimes. But the scenario has real-world parallels in psychology. This film examines the PCL-R, or Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, a classification tool used to profile criminals and predict whether or not they will re-offend. In addition to forensic applications, the film shows how the checklist has been modified for use in the corporate world. Interview subjects include Dr. Robert Hare, the University of British Columbia psychology professor who developed the PCL-R, as well as organizational psychologist Dr. Paul Babiak and Simon Fraser University psychology professor Dr. Stephen D. Hart. (47 minutes)

The Right to Femininity: Fighting Female Circumcision in Africa Today

ORF

The custom of female circumcision faces growing opposition in Africa. This program presents multiple perspectives on the issue, interviewing health care personnel, professional circumcisers, women who have undergone the ritual, and men who are against it. Examining medical and emotional problems that follow genital mutilation, the video also features signs of positive change, including a Nigerian drama troupe that stages anti-circumcision productions and groups like UNICEF, CARE Austria, and the Girls’ Power Initiative that campaign in areas where the ritual’s effects are most profound. Includes graphic footage of births and circumcisions. (46 minutes)

Serial Rapist: A Criminal Profile

ABC News

James Perry lived a double life. On the surface, he was a loving husband and father-but for more than five years, the Madison, Wisconsin, construction worker committed dozens of sexual attacks against children and young women. This ABC News program explains how the man known as the "mall rapist" was finally caught, and how his massive collection of digitized images and video provides chilling insight into the mind of a psychopath. Featuring interviews with Perry's former wife and with crime expert Maureen Wall, the program is not only a psychological criminal profile-it also sheds light on ways for parents to protect children from predators. (24 minutes)

New York Divided: Slavery, the Civil War, and King Cotton

NewsHour Productions

Although slavery was abolished in New York State on July 4th, 1827, America's slave-based cotton trade was not, as bales from the South continued to enter New York City for transshipment to Europe. In this program, James Oliver Horton, historian emeritus at the Smithsonian, talks with NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill about slavery's impact on New York City during the first half of the 19th century. Economically dependent on King Cotton, it was a place divided between abolitionism and African-American civil rights on the one hand, and immense commercial profits on the other. The proposed secession of New York City from the United States is addressed. (11 minutes)

The Legacy: Murder and Media, Politics and Prisons

Michael Moore

From murders to manhunts to a win-at-all-costs political campaign, this riveting expose presents the disturbing story behind the passage of California's stringent "Three Strikes" law. Through candid interviews and news footage, Mike Reynolds and Marc Klaas-brothers-in-arms turned bitter opponents-and other key players including judges, legal analysts, and state officials illuminate both sides of this heated issue, revealing in stark terms how criminal justice policy is debated and promoted in today's media-saturated political climate-particularly in a state where more money is spent on building prisons than on education. (77 minutes)

John Marshall: Citizen, Statesman, Jurist

Marshall University

The size and shape of American government is due in no small part to Chief Justice John Marshall. This biography focuses on his contribution to the status of the Supreme Court, his implementation of judicial review, and his advocacy of strong central authority for the protection of the new nation and its ideals. Outlining Marshall's youth on the Virginia frontier, the program describes his service in Washington's army, his early law career, and his eventual appointment to Chief Justice. Discussions of major Marshall decisions, including Marbury v. Madison, Worcester v. Georgia, and Boyce v. Anderson, clearly demonstrate his progressive leanings. (57 minutes)

Welcome to Warren: Inmates and Guards on Life in Prison

German Camera Productions

Most prison documentaries focus on the inmates. This sobering program features guards and prisoners alike, giving the viewer two interpretations of life at Ohio's Warren Correctional Institution. From the smallest detail-how cellmates rig a shabby partition around their toilet-to the cynicism and frontline sociology with which the corrections officers analyze their surroundings, the video clearly elucidates the effects of prolonged monotony and confinement on the human spirit. As one officer puts it, "Eight hours a day, I'm locked up here too." For discussions of the American criminal justice system and its dehumanizing elements, this is a strong catalyst. Opening scene contains brief nudity. (31 minutes)

Juvenile Correction Facilities

Nightline

No one yearns to experience the inside of a prison—but to understand the American criminal justice system and those who enter it at an early age, spending a couple of nights behind bars yields powerful results. This ABC News program is the product of unprecedented access to Arizona’s juvenile correction facilities, documenting six months in the lives of inmates between 12 and 17 years old. Although the settings can be violent, the young interviewees display remarkable honesty, resilience, and hope for the future, reminding viewers that even in “juvie,” opportunities for learning and self-discovery are still available. (39 minutes)

Rocks and Minerals

Cambridge Educational

Knowledge of the physics and chemistry of the planet's "bones" is essential to a complete understanding of Earth science. Ranging from the Mohs scale and specific gravity to silicates, carbonates, and halides, this video delves deeply into the composition, properties, and classification of rocks and minerals. An element of forensic-type analysis is also brought into play, since any stony formation represents a portion of the planet's history and local conditions. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards, National Educational Technology Standards, and Standards for the English Language Arts. A Cambridge Educational Production. (23 minutes)

Asbestos: Magic Mineral, Killer Dust

Danish Broadcasting Corporation

For nearly a hundred years, asbestos fibers were woven into the very fabric of commercial and residential life in North America and Europe-despite an industry awareness that asbestos dust is extremely dangerous. This program featuring Geoffrey Tweedale, author of Magic Mineral to Killer Dust, and environmental consultant Barry Castleman illuminates the dark history of flame-retardant asbestos: asbestosis fatalities, efforts by the asbestos industry to deflect criticism of its products, the scientific correlation of mesothelioma to asbestos exposure, and belated governmental regulation. Also, today's growing market for asbestos in developing countries is exposed. (29 minutes)

Moyers: Report from Philadelphia Video Clip Collection-Day by Day

Independent Production Fund

At last, the federal convention has begun! Eleven days late, in the middle of a downpour, a quorum of 29 delegates from seven states are finally getting down to business in Philadelphia... This is the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and Emmy award-winning journalist Bill Moyers is reporting the story. Filmed at Independence Hall and filled with historical images and passages from the diaries, letters, and records of the Framers themselves, this two-part set is an indispensable tool for teaching the Constitution. All 60 clips (2:35 each)-culled from the classic Moyers: Report from Philadelphia PBS television series expressly for use in an educational setting-chronologically present the events and issues that shaped the convention, enabling viewers to follow the action as it unfolded day by day. In addition, a comprehensive 54-page viewable/printable instructor's guide, available online, provides educational context for the clips, with learning objectives, pre-teaching ideas, post-viewing discussion questions, extension activities, a glossary of pertinent terms, and a list of supplemental print and online resources. Use these 60 reports to bring to life the dramatic and often frustrating process through which the Framers-men of high principles, complex motives, fierce ambitions, hot tempers, and uneven talents-reasoned and argued a nation into being. 2-part set, 78 minutes each. The 1787 Constitutional Convention, Day by Day-Part 1 Composed of 30 video reports (2:35 each), this program covers the Constitutional Convention of 1787 from May 21st, just before its start, through July 25th, when the delegates tried-unsuccessfully-to decide how a President should be elected. "We seem to be entirely at a loss!" said Elbridge Gerry, of Massachusetts. It was the only thing they could agree upon that day. Segments include... • May 21st: The Problems of 1787 • May 22nd: The Necessity of the Convention and of George Washington • May 23rd: Difficulties: Getting to Philadelphia and Solving the Nation's Problems • May 25th: George Washington: President of the Convention • May 28th: Secrecy • May 29th: The Virginians and Their Plan • May 30th: The Virginia Plan: A National Government • May 31st: Disagreements about Democracy: Can the People Be Trusted? • June 1st: What Kind of Executive? • June 4th: A Single Chief Executive? How Much Should He Be Paid? • June 6th: Electing Representatives: Can the People Be Trusted? • June 7th: Electing Senators: Let State Legislatures Decide • June 11th: Slavery and Representation in Congress • June 15th/16th: A Small State Perspective: The New Jersey Plan • June 20th: Opposition to the Virginia Plan • June 22nd: Pay and Qualifications for Congress • June 27th: Luther Martin and the Small States • June 29th/30th: Perspectives on Power: Large States and Small States • July 2nd: A Vote on Representation: Large States and Small States • July 5th: Compromise or Fail: Large States and Small States • July 10th: Small States and the Possibility of Compromise • July 11th: Slavery and Representation • July 12th: The Three-Fifths Compromise • July 13th/14th: Population, Power, and the West • July 16th: The Great Compromise • July 17th: James Madison, His Notes, and Secrecy • July 18th: A Republican Government in the Context of 1787 • July 19th: What Kind of Executive? • July 20th: Impeachment of the President • July 25th: Selecting a President (78 minutes) The 1787 Constitutional Convention, Day by Day-Part 2 This program comprising 30 video reports (2:35 each) tracks the Constitutional Convention of 1787 from July 26th to its close on September 17th, which found the 38 signers still trying to persuade the three dissenters to make the document unanimous. The rest, as they say, is history. Segments include... • July 26th: The President: Requirements and Terms of Office • July 30th: One Nation or Several States? • August 1st: The West: Land-Owning and Speculation among the Delegates • August 2nd: Women and Their Status in 1787 • August 7th: Electing Members of the House: Who Should Vote? • August 8th: Gouverneur Morris on Slavery and Morality • August 9th: Should Foreigners Serve in Congress? • August 10th: Wealth and Service • August 13th: The Power to Tax • August 14th: Power, Ambition, and Corruption • August 17th: War: Who Can Start or Stop it? • August 20th: Religious Freedom and Religious Qualifications • August 21st: Providing for the National Defense • August 22nd: Arguments about Slavery and the Slave Trade • August 23rd: George Mason on Civic Virtue and Self-Interest • August 24th: The Slave Trade and the Proposed Constitution • August 27th: The Judiciary • August 29th: Issues in the Territories and Adding New States • August 30th: Religion and the Proposed Constitution: Religious Tests Not a Qualification for Office • August 31st: Ratification of the Proposed Constitution • September 1st: Elbridge Gerry • September 3rd: The Constitution and the People: Is this One Country? • September 4th: American Indians and the Proposed Constitution • September 5th: The Electoral College • September 6th: Power and the Presidency • September 10th: Amending the Constitution • September 13th: Debating a Bill of Rights • September 14th: Constitutions and Constitution-Making • September 15th: The Constitution Is Approved; Three Refuse to Sign • September 17th: Unanimity Not Possible; Benjamin Franklin Has the Last Word (78 minutes)

Sociological Theory and Methods

ClickView Pty Limited

This multi-section program addresses classical social theory, examining the origins of sociology through the efforts of Marx and Comte to build a holistic science of society; positivism, through a case study of students using surveys to do research on education; interpretivism, through a parallel case study in which students use interviews to carry out their research; and realism, comparing it to classical, positivist, and interpretivist approaches. The video also draws upon a case study of suicide to illustrate how positivist and interpretivist approaches lead researchers to ask very different questions about this key sociological topic. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Understanding Sociology. (41 minutes)

The Sociology of Crime and Deviance

ClickView Pty Limited

Taking into account the dramatic shift in the focus of research in recent years, from theories about criminal activity to applications of crime prevention, this multi-section program compares and contrasts the concepts of social causation, social construction, and social control as they relate to the sociology of crime and deviance. Topics include the influence of wider social forces on theories about crime, the reevaluation of criminals as victims or rebels, and three examples of the movement toward a greater pragmatism concerning crime: socio-environmental control, situational crime prevention, and Braithwaite’s restorative justice. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Understanding Sociology. (40 minutes)

Bill Moyers Journal: Bruce Fein and Mark Danner on the Torture Memos / Steve Meacham of City Life/Vida Urbana

Doctoroff Media Group

How should America react to the Bush-era torture memos released by the Department of Justice? Should the nation reflect and move on or investigate and bring to trial those involved? In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers sits down with two people who have been thinking and writing about the morality and legality of America’s actions since 9/11: Bruce Fein, chairman of the American Freedom Agenda, and Mark Danner, who has been reporting on the treatment and interrogation of detainees for The New York Review of Books. Then, Moyers spotlights community organizer Steve Meacham of City Life/Vida Urbana, who is working to halt the tidal wave of evictions and foreclosures plaguing his Massachusetts community. Broadcast date: May 1, 2009. (57 minutes)

Sold: Fighting the New Global Slave Trade

American Public Television (APT)

Evoking the spirit of 19th-century abolitionism, this program enters the lives of three antislavery activists in today’s developing world. Symphorienne Kessouagni works to protect vulnerable children in rural Togo, keeping them away from traffickers and helping young slaves escape. Sunitha Krishnan is a former Hindu nun in Hyderabad, India, who runs 17 schools for former brothel workers and lobbies officials to enforce antislavery laws. Ansar Burney is a Karachi attorney who retrieves Pakistani boys forced to perform as jockeys in the brutal sport of camel racing. Each activist speaks in eloquent detail about his or her experiences and the psychological scars—as well as the resilience—of those freed from slavery. (Portions in other languages with English subtitles, 54 minutes)

The Released

Frontline

In 2009, hundreds of thousands of offenders with serious mental illnesses were to be released into communities across America—the largest exodus in the nation’s history. In this follow-up to the groundbreaking documentary The New Asylums, Frontline investigates what happens to the mentally ill when they leave prison and why they are reincarcerated at such alarming rates. The intimate stories of the released, along with interviews with parole officers, social workers, and psychiatrists, provide a rare look at the lives of mentally ill ex-cons as they struggle to reintegrate into society and remain free. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (60 minutes)

Real Life Teens: Broken Homes

TMW Media Group

With divorce on the increase, many teens are a product of broken homes. This program discusses broken homes and their effects on teens. Subjects covered include the meaning of divorce; coping with divorce; the effects of a broken home; reactions to divorce; emotional acceptance of divorce; parents’ views; stepparents; and where to turn for help with problems at home. viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. (19 minutes)

Waste of Candy: A "What If?" Scenario on Social Responsibility

TMW Media Group

You see an apparently intoxicated couple with a young girl getting into a car—a fatal accident, perhaps, in the making. Should you mind your own business or get involved? There’s no easy answer to that kind of question, and Waste of Candy doesn’t try to offer one. Instead, this true-to-life dramatization captures the uncertainties as it lets the situation play out in real time, ending in two of several possible outcomes—one of which hints at multiple arrests (including the good Samaritan) and the other of which implies multiple deaths in a car wreck. Disturbingly believable, the alcohol-related scenario and the thought-provoking question it raises—where does social responsibility begin and end?—can be applied, by extension, to any situation involving the question of intervention. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (11 minutes)

Hubble's Expanding Universe

Digital Rights Group Limited

Science still can't explain why everything came into existence, but, thanks to Edwin Hubble, it can answer questions about how and when the universe began as well as what shape it is currently taking and what it may become. This program outlines Hubble's early years and his entrance into the field of astronomy, then describes how his career became a search for the answer to a very big question: how large is the universe? Relating Hubble's interest in "starry nebulae," now known as galaxies, the film explains how he deployed Mount Wilson's 100-inch telescope in order to study Cepheid variable stars, eventually establishing that the universe was much bigger than anyone had imagined. Viewers also share in Hubble's realization that galaxies are all moving away from each other, which led to his concept of an expanding universe and his attempts to calculate its age. Wrapping up the program: discussions of the possibility, given the size of the cosmos, that life exists beyond our solar system. Part of the series Big Questions: The Nature of Scientific Inquiry. (20 minutes)

Solitary Confinement

History Education

Inside the walls of the supermax prisons, America's fortresses of punishment, a growing number of inmates are spending 23 hours a day, seven days a week, locked alone inside cells that measure a mere 80 square feet. This edition of Investigative Reports examines the use of solitary confinement in supermax prisons by going inside the grim walls of Arizona State Prison and Pelican Bay State Prison. The question that emerges is clear: does confinement in these circumstances constitute cruel and unusual punishment? Even with the help of psychologists, prison instructors, activists, and mental health experts, the answer remains elusive. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)

Drinking Responsibly

Benjamin Cummings

Alcohol, the most widely used psychoactive drug in the United States, contributes to approximately 100,000 deaths annually?fatalities that could very likely be prevented through education and treatment. This program is designed to promote a deeper understanding of the drinking problem in America, particularly among students on college campuses. The immediate and long-term behavioral and physiological effects of alcohol consumption are discussed as well, including blood alcohol concentration and alcohol absorption rates. (29 minutes)

Life Behind Bars

University of Notre Dame

Are prisons supposed to rehabilitate convicts, punish them, or simply keep them off the streets? The answer depends on who is being asked. This program explores the current state of prisons in America and examines their conflicting mandates. The Directors of the National Prison Project of the ACLU and the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, the Governor of South Dakota, an Arizona sheriff, adult and juvenile inmates, and others consider issues such as the societal impact of mandatory sentencing and the prison-building boom. (29 minutes)

Kids Behind Bars

University of Notre Dame

Too young to drive, but old enough to kill. What happens to children convicted of felonies? How and where are they incarcerated? Can they be helped? And does their punishment really fit their crimes? In this program, judges, legal counsel, law enforcement officers, academic experts from Emory and Rutgers Universities, the Director of the Institute for Minority Health Research, and others examine the trend in the U.S. toward trying children as adults and discuss efforts being made to understand their violent behavior. (29 minutes)

The Law

TVA Films

The law is a set of rules found in all organized societies. In the modern world, many key aspects of human existence are governed by laws: registration of births, school attendance, traffic, taxation, business, procreation, and the pronouncement of death. This program discusses the application of law to regulate human conduct, including the subject of global human rights. But can any international law successfully influence sovereign nations that consider themselves independent of outside jurisdiction? (53 minutes)

Rape: An Act of Hate

WBZ-TV

FBI statistics show that a woman is raped every seven minutes in the United States. These are reported rapes; probably ten times as many rapes go unreported. Hosted by actress Veronica Hamel, this program seeks to determine why people rape and to help people protect themselves against this crime. It examines the history and mythology of rape, and explains who are its most likely victims. The program contains interviews with experts in the fields of media, law enforcement, and sociology. (30 minutes)

World War I - Armistice, 1918

The WPA Film Library

WWI - American celebration of Armistice Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Wacky Inventions, ca. 1920

The WPA Film Library

Early Inventions-Gizmos. People trying to fly, odd cars. Wacky. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Farm Help, 1943

British Pathe

World War II - British Gov't film urging Brits to take their holidays on Scottish farms where help is needed to harvest Copyright The WPA Film Library.

The Start of the Nuremberg Trials Part I, 1945

British Pathe

Nuremberg Trials begin - Nazi leaders are indicted for their crimes against humanity (part 1) Copyright The WPA Film Library.

The Start of the Nuremberg Trials Part III, 1945

British Pathe

Nuremberg Trials begin - Nazi leaders are indicted for their crimes against humanity (part 2) Copyright The WPA Film Library.

The Start of the Nuremberg Trials Part II, 1945

British Pathe

Nuremberg Trials begin - Nazi leaders are indicted for their crimes against humanity (part 3) Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Office Work, 1964

The WPA Film Library

Shots of general office work utilizing computer data cards and computers Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Bomb Squad

A&E

Professionals of one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, the men and women of the bomb squad begin work with the clock already ticking. Risking their lives to defuse devices designed to kill and maim indiscriminately, heroic tales of the squads are told in this episode of Inside Story. We follow veterans in New York City, where police find countless suspicious packages on subways and buses, to Israel, where suicide bombers pose a constant threat. Finally, the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Northern Ireland explains the difficult issues in the city of Belfast.

Miranda Rights Training, ca. 1988

The WPA Film Library

Miranda Rights. Police Training Video emphasizing proper way to deal with Miranda obligations & Clip of 1968 Nixon rally where he denounces Miranda decision & George Wallace says that he will institute Senatorial review of all Federal Judges if elected Copyright The WPA Film Library.

4-Wheel Drive Training, ca. 1988

The WPA Film Library

Sheriff's deputies get 4 Wheel-Drive training Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Middle Age Workers Face Unemployment, 1989

The WPA Film Library

57 year-old white male talks about being laid-off. Shots of him working on his resume. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Trade Agreements, 1970

The WPA Film Library

East-West trade agreements Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Watergate Hearings - What Did the President Know and When Did He Know It?, 1973

The WPA Film Library

Watergate Hearings - Howard Baker and John Dean: "What did the President know, and when did he know it?" Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Watergate Hearings - John Ehrlichman Testifies, 1973

The WPA Film Library

Watergate hearings: John Ehrlichman is questioned by Sen. Talmadge about the break-in to Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office; Ehrlichman says that the security risk justified the action and compares the publication of the Pentagon Papers to informatio Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Watergate Hearings - White House Horrors, 1973

The WPA Film Library

Watergate hearings: John Dean's statement describes various White House Horrors including Colson's order to Caulfield to firebomb the Brookings Institute to prevent publication of war-related documents Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Watergate Hearings - The Role of the Secret Service, 1973

The WPA Film Library

Watergate hearings: Weicker/Dean; political intelligence with regard to McGovern; Colson used a Secret Service memorandum to try to smear McGovern with charges of Communist associations Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Watergate Hearings - The CIA's Role, 1973

The WPA Film Library

Watergate hearings: Senator Ervin questions John Dean on the illegal nature of many of the intelligence operations instituted by the White House, including having the CIA take an illegal role in the analysis of domestic surveillance documents Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Watergate Hearings - Enemies List, 973

The WPA Film Library

Watergate hearings: Senator Weicker discusses the "gross" conduct of the Nixon Administration with respect to the "enemies list", Colson digging up smear information on the Teamsters, Dean's memo on "how to screw our political enemies" Copyright The WPA Film Library.

President Nixon Releases Tape Transcripts Part I, 1974

The WPA Film Library

Nixon address on releasing tape transcripts of White House conversations; Directed Dean to investigate, Ehrlichman to "find out" why Dean wasn't investigating, and Haldeman to "investigate" further Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Church Committee - Domestic Surveillance is Acceptable, 1975

The WPA Film Library

Church Committee: Barry Goldwater says that Huston Plan tactics of domestic surveillance of dissidents and protesters are acceptable because "subversives" are everywhere and dangerous Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Divorce Made Simple

University of Notre Dame

Marriages, they say, are supposed to last forever. Why then have courts and legislatures made it so much easier to get a divorce? How did they imagine it would help society? And have women and children really reaped the intended financial and social benefits? This program examines the state of divorce in America as it argues that the time has come for the pendulum of legislation to swing the other way, once again making divorces harder to obtain. (30 minutes)

Order in the Court

Cambridge Educational

In this program, various legal experts explain pretrial and trial procedures, pointing out along the way differences in juvenile proceedings. Judges and lawyers navigate the pretrial process, beginning with the establishment of probable cause and formal charging by grand jury. Indictment, pretrial release, bail, and arraignment are also discussed. Such concepts as an alibi, burden of proof, and reasonable doubt are clearly explained. Finally, a panel of experts comments on a sentencing hearing and punishment, along with the defendant's constitutional right to appeal. A Cambridge Educational Production. (28 minutes)