Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: U.S./World Issues

Social Issues Series

This is a series of objective documentaries that addresses important and often controversial social issues in the U.S. Programs available on 10 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 10-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

America's Toughest Sheriff: Joe Arpaio

Best Documentary -Amsterdam International Film Festival
"Highly Recommended. Sheriff Joe Arpaio is a fascinating individual. While his actions and policies would not be appropriate everywhere, they appear to work well for Maricopa County, Arizona, as witnessed by his high Click for more

Bingo Inferno: A Parody on Obsessions

"Highly Recommended. Like a successful skit from TV's 'Saturday Night Live', this program builds its humor out of our sense of puzzlement. Through its deadpan narration, strong offbeat characters, and excellent acting, this program is an entertaining film portrait of an American family, where Mom is obsessed by Click for more

Death Penalty: The Last Firing Squad

"Highly Recommended. This powerful program pulls no punches addressing the serious subject of the death penalty. All sides, though often painful, are shown." -Ed. Media Review
Continues the public debate on capital punishment. This compelling program on the last man shot by firing squad in the U.S. includes Click for more

Good and Evil

Best Documentary Award -Telly Awards
"The production values of this documentary are top drawer: color is vivid, sound is clear, and editing fast paced. A variety of on-location settings keep the documentary visually interesting." -EMRO Review
Divided into four compelling Click for more

Homeless in America: Bring Your Best

"Recommended. This documentary offers universal relevance." -Video Librarian
The issue of homelessness in America presents a large number of complex problems that people in towns and cities across the country are trying to face. While concerned citizens attempt to find solutions, one issue demands immediate Click for more

Land Rights: Tuscarora

Silver Apple Award -NEMN Festival
Highlights the battle between residents in Tuscarora, NV, including artist Dennis Parks, and a mining company to have their respective rights recognized; reflects an independence associated with settling the West. Produced by David Schickele. Click for more

The Millionaires' Club (Winning the Lottery)

Winning a major lottery is one sure way to enter the exclusive realm known as "The Millionaires' Club"; something most people have dreamed about. We see the faces of those smiling, lucky winners throughout the media when they win the jackpot; then we never hear about them again. Is winning the lottery everything it's Click for more

One Child at a Time

Follows the work of "Heal the Children," which arranges for international children to come to the US for medical treatment. Here we learn three children's stories and meet the founders of the organization. Produced by the Wisconsin Ed. Comm. Board. 08DR IJSCA 30 min. Click for more

Tom's River, NJ: The Thirst for Truth

"Recommended. This documentary tells the story of families living in a town affected by toxic pollution. The viewer gets a very good sense of the human toll through interviews conducted with the people affected. The use of historical photographs and footage show the piece was well researched." -EMRO Review
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Voting: A Morning at the Polls

Best Film: Govt. and Civics -Telly Awards
Written in a light-hearted fashion to avoid a monotonous litany of voting facts, this program presents a non-stop situational "day in the life" of a voting registrar. The aim is easy: to get people to vote. Produced by Silvern Enterprises, Click for more