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"Highly Recommended. The beautiful colors, spectacular
costumes, and music show the effort producers make to preserve the ritual's
authenticity. Issues central to Mas' continuation, such as funding,
relations between the city and the camps, and potential barriers between the
camps themselves are highlighted." -VRG Review Every Labor Day on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, NY, something wonderful happens - carnival! This exciting and informative program places us into the world of making and participating in Carnival as it happens - Crown-Heights' style! And as we share this magnificent cultural event, we learn about the power of "mas," or masquerading, in carnival. Produced by Roger Thomas. 07DR IJSCA 60 min. |
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"Recommended. This well-focused documentary’s intimate
conversations create a personalized perspective of an era of history; it
provides background descriptions of the Chinese Exclusion Act and its
repeal, the development of Chinatown and private businesses, and the
establishment of Chinese culture and customer in the adopted land. "
-Booklist Treasured family photos, archival footage, political cartoons, and recollections of second-generation citizens trace the Chinese immigrant experience in the Monterey, California, area from the 1850s. Produced by George Ow, Jr. 07DR JSC 45 min. |
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"Highly Recommended. Documents an era when devotion to
family and a way of life tied to the sea bound a community together."
-San Francisco Chronicle Using 100-year-old still photos, insightful 1940 film footage, and poignant interviews, this program tells the story of the first Italian immigrants in California who had their "day on the bay" in the 1880s. Produced by Dunn & Schwartz. 07DR/CL JSCA 30 min. |
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"Excellent introduction to a great game that is growing
in popularity in the US and around the world." -Video Librarian Originating in China some 4,000 years ago, "Go" is acknowledged to be the world's oldest strategic board game. This program describes its importance to the Asian culture, and its increasing popularity. Produced by Liz Manning. 07DR JSCA 15 min. |
| This classic program documents a time of decision in the lives of an Irish-American couple who, after 35 years of living in New York, consider retiring to Ireland, their childhood home. Produced by Ed Cullen. 07DR/CL JSCA 30 min. |
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Mi Vida: The 3 Worlds of Maria Gutierrez |
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"Recommended. Maria's remarkable story is one that can
inspire all who learn of it." -Ed. Media Review The inspirational story of Maria Elena Gutierrez, a young Mexican girl, who comes to America and overcomes not only cultural differences and poverty, but illiteracy as well. Produced by George Ow, Jr. Open-Captioned version also available. 07DR/CL JSCA 30 min. |
| In Vietnam the Moon Festival is celebrated in August, while in the US Vietnamese-Americans celebrate this popular festival in October resulting in a greater understanding of their beloved ancestors. Produced by Roberta Cantow. 07DR PIJ 15 min. |
| The U.S. faces many complex issues regarding its migrant population, one is affordable housing; here viewers see the human face behind this issue, and a call for a positive solution to the problem. Produced by Roberta Cantow. 07DR JSCA 15 min. |
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New Happiness: An Immigrant's Story |
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"Recommended. Important issues are raised in this
recommended program: the struggles of immigrants, cultural adaptation, and
assimilation. Can be used successfully with those studying immigration,
stereotyping or racism." -School Library Journal "Recommended. The bittersweet nature of immigration is portrayed here with sensitivity and depth in this well-organized, well-executed documentary." -EMRO Review An immigrant from Hong Kong re-tells hers and her family's story of survival and their attempt to find acceptance in their new home. Struggling with an inner tug-of-war about her own identity, she speaks with younger immigrants who defiantly reject traditional Chinese values; also she meets women of her own generation who have shed traditional shackles to enjoy their new independence. Produced by Face to Face Films. 07DR Level 1 - JSCA 30 min. Level 2 - SCA 60 min. |
| A music education specialist captivates children with her hands-on workshops where children view and hold African objects of music and dress; then she introduces them to African songs and words. Produced by AVIO Video Productions. 07DR/CL IJ 10 min. |
| A montage of Puerto Rico's beauty and culture is the backdrop to the Academia de San Jose all-girls choir singing well-known songs of the island, including the Puerto Rican and US anthems. Produced by Chip Taylor. 07DR/CL IJ 10 min. |
| An Italian-American profiles friends and family to reveal why they are proud of their ethnic background, and in doing so confirms his appreciation of his "roots." Produced by AVIO Video Productions. 07DR/CL IJCA 30 min. |