****** ITS INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA COLLECTION ALPHABETICAL LISTING ****** 09/11/13 (Alphabetical by title, format, sequence in series) (Use Edit...Find function to search) <DRA> = Digital Rights Available, See Classrooomvideo.slu.edu "Oh, God!" *95956 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:38 , Color 1977 _ When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world. 12 Angry Men *95825 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:57 , Color 1997 _ Twelve men must decide the fate of one when one juror objects to the jury's decision. 1812 Napoleon's Road To Moscow *95942 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:55 , Color 2003 _ 1812 'Napoleon's Road to Moscow' is a record of one of history's greatest military disasters. Featuring dramatized reconstructions, period imagery and the latest 3-D computer graphics, the program follows the dramatic course of events, including the Battle Of Bordino and the cruel 'Retreat From Moscow' 8 1/2 *95770 XAN 101 DVD Part _ o_f 02:18 , BW 1963 _ Guido is a film director, trying to relax after his last big hit. He can't get a moments peace, however, with the people who have worked with him in the past constantly looking for more work. He wrestles with his conscience, but is unable to come up with a new idea. 9 to 5 *95875 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:50 , Color 1980 _ Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him. A Clockwork Orange *92421 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 02:18 , Color 1971 _ (Copy #2) See A Clockwork Orange #91261 for description. A Clockwork Orange *91261 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 02:18 , Color 1971 _ Stanley Kubrick makes Anthony Burgess' novel into a savage & satiric morality play. The film centers on Alex, a conscienceless predator who is imprisoned & "cured", but is then defenseless to the revenge of his victims. What can society do for - or to - Alex next? A. Einstein: How I See the World *95614 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:00:00, Color 1991 _ This program chronicles how the world's most famous Nobel Prize winner became its most eloquent advocate for peace. Much is told in Einstein's own words, excerpted from his diaries, personal letters & writings. News film & photos show the public figure, while home movies & private albums reveal the private man. A Family Thing *95890 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:49 , Color 1995 _ Earl Pilcher Jr., runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother dies, leaves a letter explaining he's not her natural son, but given birth by a Black woman who died during birth, and has a half brother, Ray, who lives in Chicago. A Man For All Seasons *95932 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 02:00 , Color 1966 _ The story of Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarriage. A Matter of Faith: The Quest for Faith in the 21st Century *95704 XAN101 DVD Part 1 of 1 00:30:00, Color 2001 _ The program covers such topics as the definition of faith, the limits of science & rationalism in answering existential questions, common criticisms of religion, the difference between faith & religion, commonalities among world religions concerning faith, the importance of trust.n A Midwife's Tale *95655 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:28:00, Color 1997 _ The true tale of two women, 200 years apart, linked by the massive yet cryptic diary one of them left behind. The world of frontier midwife Martha Ballard gradually takes shape as author & historian Laurel Ulrich pieces it together. A Night at the Opera *95846 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:36 , BW 1935 _ A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies. A Nous La Liberte *91736 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:27 , B/W 1931 _ In this musical comedy two convicts plot to escape. One does, & becomes a successful entrepreneur. When his friend joins him they become involved in a hectic plot of love & blackmail, & finally escape again. A Place For Annie *95934 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:39 , Color 1994 _ Baby Annie is HIV positive and has been left in the clinic by her drug addicted mother. To prevent that she's deported to a home where they'd just wait for her to die, nurse Susan takes charge of Annie at her home. Two years later she plans too adopt her -- but suddenly Annie's mother reappears and demands her back. A River Runs Through It *95935 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 02:03 , Color 1992 _ Two fly-fishing sons of a Presbyterian minister--one reserved, one rebellious--grow up in rural Montana. A World of Art: Works in Progress Series *_ XAN101 VHS Part _ o_f _ , Color 1997 _ This 10-part series takes viewers inside the studios & minds of ten contemporary artists. Each program shows an artist taking one or more weeks from start to finish, offering his or her comments along the way. The Abilene Paradox *95382 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:26:00, Color 2002 _ In this age of corporate scandals & lack of accountability, management expert Dr. Jerry B. Harvey's parable about a family trip to Abilene & the group dynamics involved offers a timeless, compelling lesson on reading the road signs of group failure & knowing when you're headed toward Abilene. *TMA Abnormal Psychology: Patients as Educators *92405 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:55 , Color 1992 _ This film includes 10 case studies: bulimia, antisocial personality, major depression, adult survivor of abuse, autism, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, transsexuality, bipolar disorder. Abraham Lincoln *95867 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:36 , BW 1930 _ An episodic biography of the 16th President of the United States. Directed by D. W. Griffith Absence of Malice *91353 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:56 , Color 1981 _ Sally Field plays an investigative reporter whose story implicates Paul Newman's character in a murder he didn't commit. The film raises questions about journalistic responsibilities. Absolutism and the Social Contract (The Western Tradition Series) *91818 XAN101 VHS Part 32 of 52 00:30 , Color 1989 _ Part 32: Arguments about the legitimate source of political power centered on divine right versus natural law. *TMA Accelerating Growth (The Power of Place Series) *91988 XAN101 VHS Part 16 of 26 00:30 , Color 1996 _ South America: Continent of Contrasts: (16) Case studies include urban homesteaders in Sao Paulo, Brazil, & the lure of an export economy in Santiago, Chile. Accent Correction for Thai Speakers (Part 1) *93079 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:25:00, Color 1996 _ This film helps viewers with the English Alphabet, the different sounds of English consonants & vowels, problem consonants, problem consonent clusters, problem vowels, & word stress and blending. Accent Correction for Thai Speakers (Part 2) *93080 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:03:00, Color 1996 _ See description for #93079. The Accidental Tourist *92926 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 02:01:00, Color 1988 _ William Hurt is Macon Leary, a guidebook writer who must deal with an estranged wife & a ditzy dog trainer. Also stars Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan. Accidents of Creation (The Secret of Life Series) *91532 XAN101 VHS Part 2 of 8 01:00 , Color 1993 _ This second program in the series explores a paradox: Life exists because DNA replicates itself so well, yet mutations are responsible for life as we know it. Accusation (From Christ to Constantine Series) *91601 XAN101 VHS Part 3 of 6 00:30 , Color 1990 _ The Roman Empire had room for all kinds of religions, but Christianity didn't fit. Many charges were brought against the believers, some false, some true, some surprising. *TMA Aces: The Story of the First Air War *91722 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:32 , B/W 1993 _ This film depicts the career of a Canadian airman during WWI, from his commissioning in 1914 to his aerial battles as a fighter pilot in 1918. It uses rare archival footage & discusses the development of aircraft technology, aerial strategy & fighter tactics. Acquiring the Human Language (The Human Language Series) *91556 XAN101 VHS Part 2 of 3 00:55 , Color 1995 _ This second program in the series (Playing the Language Game) examines how children "acquire" language. Myths about language are shattered & new, counterintuitive theories are advanced. The Actor *90150 XAN101 16mm Part 1 of 2 00:30 , B/W _ _ This is a study of a day in the life of an actor as he exhibits his determination, desperation, frustration & perpetual hope in his attempt to achieve success. The Actor *90151 XAN101 16mm Part 2 of 2 00:22 , B/W _ _ See The Actor #90150 for description. Adam's Rib *92415 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:41 , B/W 1949 _ Classic war between the sexes cast Spencer Tracy & Katharine Hepburn as married attorneys on opposite sides of the courtroom in the trial of dizzy blonde Judy Holliday. Written by Garson Kanin & Ruth Gordon. Directed by George Cukor. The Addicted Brain *92328 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:26 , Color 1987 _ This film tours the world's most prolific manufacturer & user of drugs - the human brain. It explores developments in the biochemistry of addiction & addictive behavior. Adlerian Therapy (Family Therapy with the Experts Series) *92464 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 13 01:55 , Color 1999 _ Dr. James Bitter. 1) Intro of the theory w/ James Bitter, Jon Carlson, Diane Kjos - 24 min. 2) Initial session w/ Bitter & the family - 45 min. 3) Discussion of the session w/ Bitter, Carlson, Kjos, & a panel of human service professionals & graduate students - 46 min. *TMA Administering IV Meds to Children *95423 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:25:00, Color 2003 _ This program helps healthcare professionals make critical decisions regarding administration of IV medications to children using information from a drug reference & patient situations. It illustrates the 3 methods of administration using techniques & equipment appropriate to a pediatric setting. Ads on the Former Socialist Screen (The Best of Broadcast Commercials Series) *91548 XAN101 VHS Part 6 of 6 00:58 , Color 1992 _ This program shows the Hungarian angle, with interviews with producers & directors of the International & the Hungarian Advertising Federation. In a classic ad with fantastic photography, a man smuggles a pair of Levis into Russia. The Adventures of Robin Hood *91390 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:42 , Color 1938 _ Starring Errol Flynn, this definitive version of the legend of Robin Hood won Academy Awards for art direction, film editing, & musical score. The Adversary *95965 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:50 , BW 1970 _ A young college graduate is struggling to find a job. He lives in a flat with his younger, employed sister, revolutionary brother and widowed mother. The strain of the situation ultimately causes him to hallucinate. Advertising & the End of the World *92888 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:47:00, Color 1998 _ Drawing the connection between society's high-consumption lifestyle & the coming environmental crisis, this film forces us to evaluate the physical & material costs of the consumer society & how long we can maintain our present level of production. Presented by Sut Jhally. Affirmative Action: The History of an Idea *92324 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:56 , Color 1996 _ This film explores the historical roots of affirmative action & the current debate over its usefulness. It looks at several different programs & includes archival footage & interviews with a wide array of academic scholars. Affirmative Action on Trial *92705 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:50:00, Color 1995 _ One of The Story of a People series. This program focuses on affirmative action & its impact on society. All sides are examined through interviews w/ people from a variety of ethnic & economic groups. Hosted by Danny Glover & Louis Gossett, Jr. Produced by Bob Dockery. Africa: In Defiance of Democracy *95429 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:56:00, Color 2001 _ This program seeks to understand Africa's complex political siutations, addressing the 'Big Man' syndrome & one-party state, the destabilizing effects of armed conflict, the mismanagement of industry & natural resources, & strained relations with the industrialized world. Africa Series *_ XAN101 VHS Part _ o_f _ , Color 1984 _ 8-part series: Different but Equal... Mastering a Continent... Caravans of Gold... Kings & Cities... The Bible & the Gun... This Magnificent African Cake... The Rise of Nationalism... The Legacy. Written & presented by Basil Davidson, author of over 30 books on Africa. African-American English: An Introduction *95451 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:04:00, Color 1997 _ In this program, Dr. Toya Wyatt discusses historical origins, regional variances, & grammatical features of African-American English. African Drumming and Dance Featuring Ashanti Sebel *93012 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 2 00:25:00, Color 1994 _ Learn the significance & history of these art forms, as authentic drummers & dancers perform before a live audience. African Drumming and Dance Featuring Ashanti Sebel *93013 XAN101 VHS Part 2 of 2 00:23:00, Color 1994 _ See description for #93012. The African Queen *95869 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:45 , Color 1951 _ In Africa during WW1, a gin-swilling riverboat owner/captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. African Religions: Zulu Zion (The Long Search Series) *91288 XAN101 VHS Part 10 of 13 00:52 , Color 1987 Public Performance. In the past twenty years Africans have been rediscovering their lost religious identity. This program explores the Zulu Independent Churches in South Africa. African-American Leaders of the 20th Century *93010 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:42:00, Color 2002 _ The 20th Century was a time of great & sweeping changes all over the world. American society underwent a metamorphosis of unprecedented proportions. Learn about the African-American leaders who emerged during this era of transition to play important roles & to make a difference. The Africans Series *_ XAN101 VHS Part _ o_f _ , Color 1986 _ A 9-part series hosted by Dr. Ali Mazrui: The Nature of a Continent... A Legacy of Lifestyles... New Gods... Tools of Exploitation... New Conflicts... In Search of Stability... A Garden of Eden in Decay?... A Clash of Cultures... Global Africa. After Hours *92604 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:37:00, Color 1985 _ Martin Scorsese's edgy, black comedy about an isolated, uptown New York yuppie who takes a late night stroll downtown & wanders through a series of threatening & surreal misadventures. Stars Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, John Heard, Teri Garr, Catherine O'Hara. Against All Odds: Inside Statistics Series *_ XAN101 VHS Part _ o_f _ , Color 1989 _ This is a 26-part series that presents the fundamentals of statistical manipulation, including the mathematical formulas themselves & their application to a variety of different examples. See the Series section of the catalog for individual titles. The Age of Absolutism (The Western Tradition Series) *91817 XAN101 VHS Part 31 of 52 00:30 , Color 1989 _ Part 31: Exhausted by war & civil strife, many Europeans exchanged earlier liberties & anarchies for greater peace. *TMA The Age of Anxiety (American Visions Series) *92820 XAN101 VHS Part 8 of 8 01:00:00, Color 1996 _ This final program explores how American art has reflected the upheavals of the last 25 years. Included are Richard Serra, Susan Rothenberg, James Turrell. The Age of Charlemagne (The Western Tradition Series) *91804 XAN101 VHS Part 18 of 52 00:30 , Color 1989 _ Part 18: Charlemagne revived hopes for a new empire in Western Europe. *TMA The Age of Innocence *92607 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 02:18:00, Color 1993 _ Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of passion thwarted by covention. Stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Michelle Pfeiffer. The Age of the Nation-States (The Western Tradition Series) *91830 XAN101 VHS Part 44 of 52 00:30 , Color 1989 _ Part 44: The great powers cooperated to quell internal revolts, yet competed to acquire colonies. *TMA An Age of Reason, An Age of Passion (Art of the Western World Series) *91037 XAN101 VHS Part 6 of 9 01:00 , Color 1989 _ The decadence & corruption of 18th-century French nobility provoked political & artistic reaction. This program includes the work of Watteau & Boucher as well as that of David, Gericault, Delacroix & Goya. Aguirre, The Wrath of God *95936 XAN 101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:33 , Color 1972 _ In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado. AIDS in Africa *92900 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:58:00, Color 2000 _ In this program, Ted Koppel & Dave Marash deliver three successive reports on the AIDS epidemic now spinning out of control in Zimbabwe. Archbishop Desmond Tutu joins in the discussion. Ailey Dances *91396 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 01:25 , Color 1987 _ Recorded live in New York City in 1982, this program shows four works of Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater: Night Creatures, Cry, The Lark Ascending, & Revelations. Aime Cesaire, A Voice for History: The Vigilant Island *92259 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 3 00:54 , Color 1994 _ In this first film the celebrated Martinican author shows us the island of Martinique, which is a tropical crossroads where Europe, Africa & America meet. He discusses the difficulty of balancing the life of a poet with that of a practical politician for over 50 years. French w/ English subtitles. Aime Cesaire, A Voice for History: Where the Edges of Conquest Meet *92260 XAN101 VHS Part 2 of 3 00:56 , Color 1994 _ In Paris in the 1930's Cesaire, Leopold Senghor, first president of Senegal, & the French Guyanese poet Leon Damas developed the concept of negritude, a world wide revindication of African values. French w/ English subtitles. Aime Cesaire, A Voice for History: The Strength to Face Tomorrow *92261 XAN101 VHS Part 3 of 3 00:50 , Color 1994 _ In this film Cesaire responds to the disappointments of the post-colonial world & expresses his hopes for the future. He is considered a "founding ancestor" for the current flowering of African Diaspora literature. French w/ English subtitles. Ain't Scared of Your Jails (1960-61) *92772 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:59:00, Color 1986 _ (Episode 3 - Eyes on the Prize, America's Civil Rights Years) This program chronicles the courage displayed by thousands of young people who joined the ranks of the civil rights movement in 1960, with lunch counter sit-ins and the Freedom Rides. *TMA Air Disaster: How Experts Investigate Air Crashes *92134 XAN101 VHS Part 1 of 1 00:46 , Color 1996 _ This film uses actual footage of air catastrophes, then goes behind the scenes for a firsthand look at the technology & methods investigators use to determine the causes of the crashes. It also visits the USAF Aircraft Investigation Lab in California where students train to become crash investigators. The Air Mail Story
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