The knowledge of imminent death. Deals with the knowledge of imminent death, and attitudes towards it. Jean Corke accepted her death and made plans for her own funeral service, and for her family to make the separation as easy as possible. Jean Lovell, who had been fighting cancer for many years,…
Care for dying people. Deals with the care of the dying. Jean Lovell chose to die at home and the pain was controlled by very strong drugs. Jean Corke died in hospital though her family were with her often. She would have preferred to choose her own time to die, but could not. Made in 1982 this…
The impact of death on those left behind. Examines the immediate impact of death on those who are left behind. During this difficult time they have to come to terms with their grief, and to make practical arrangements. Jean Corke's family were well prepared, but Jean Lovell's daughter expected…
The significance of the funeral ceremony for bereaved people. The significance of the funeral ceremony for the bereaved. Funerals can be an important focus for grief, and support for the mourners. Winifred Renford, who had died suddenly, was buried in accordance with the traditions of the West Indian…
The long term process of bereavement, and coming to terms with the death of someone close. The long term process of bereavement, and coming to terms with the death of someone close. Bill Lovell found it hard, and suffered with depression. Martin Corke was greatly helped by the plans he and his wife…
New technology and lack of resources raise serious dilemmas. Discussion on the dilemmas raised by new technologies as well as lack of resources, as they affect young children. Poses open ended questions such as the right to life versus the right to die, and stresses the importance of involving the…
A disabled, black single mother works helping other people. The life story of Shirley Carter, an African-American, single, mother, born with cerebral palsy, arthritis, and muscle spasms, a speech defect and hearing loss. In 1986 she and other peace marchers walked 3,700m miles in the USA and for a…
Director: Leo Erken | 2004 | documentary | human interest | 55 min An inside look into the tulip industry in the Netherlands and those who stand to profit (or lose) from it. The tulip boom of the Golden Age has returned to North Holland. Almost four hundred years after tulips were first imported…
Director: Sunny Bergman | 2007 | documentary | point of view | 60 min 'Over the Hill' takes a unique look at the fashion and cosmetics industry and their uncanny powers of persuasion. Rather than making women feel better about themselves, they actually make them feel worse and vulnerable…
Angel Of Nanjing: The story of a man who patrols the Yangtze River Bridge saving people who have tried to commit suicide Available on iTunes: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/angel-of-nanjing/id1077044961?mt=6 Get in now on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Angel_of_Nanjing?id=G60rgynyeR8&hl=en_GB Watch…
One of the first films on the question of the right to choose the time of your dying. An archival film about a delicate subject. In the 1970s a doctor in Florida who was also in the state legislature introduced a bill to permit a person to sign a 'Living Will' saying do not keep me alive…
Ritualised transformation of the game of cricket by the Trobriand islanders of New Guinea. Classic film about the transformation of British cricket into a unique sport and political ritual among the Trobriand islanders, who live off the coast of New Guinea. The game includes war dress, chants and…
