(Version Française) Tant que les lapins n’auront pas d’historiens, l’histoire sera racontée par les chasseurs. Au Début du XXème siècle, les parents d’Howard Zinn, débarquent d’Europe de l’Est à Ellis Island, comme…
The interesting ways in which Hackney Toy Libraries Association works in the community. Hackney Toy Libraries Association, which has been running since 1974, has tried many new ideas and continues to develop its relationship with the community in interesting ways. Some of the (mostly volunteer) organisers…
Historic film about the principles of women's liberation. About the women's liberation movement. Some women say what they think is wrong with the present set-up, at a conference where the fathers look after the children and passers-by are questioned about their attitudes. Ends with a cheerful…
Women's problems world wide. A broad overview of women's everyday problems, from Chile to Mexico. Difficult childhood, family life, poverty, work and traditions, and also the solidarity between women and their desire for emancipation and a better future. This film is of historical interest…
The hard life of women cart pullers in India. The incredibly hard life of women who work pulling carts in the large cities of Northern India. Hunger has forced them to leave their villages, hoping for a better future, but instead they do a job for which animals would be more suited. Often they have…
A summer school in theatre and visual arts skills for people with learning disabilities. The record of a summer school in theatre and visual arts skills, which took place at a residential community for adults who have a disability. 15 artists from a variety of backgrounds, refreshed from four days…
Illustrates the benefits of pre-school playgroups to children and to their parents Pre-school playgroups exist to help children, but they can do this most effectively by helping parents too. The programme examines the effects of playgroups on both children and their parents in two very different environments.…
A disabled strudent tries to reach the summit of Scarfell Pike in a wheelchair. Ian Thompson, a student, lost the use of both legs in an accident. This is the story of his attempt to be the first person to reach the summit of Scarfell Pike, the highest peak in England, in a wheel chair. It shows the…
Shows how a community care scheme works. Shows how a community care scheme works. Care for Guildford is run entirely by volunteers. They provide a 24 hour service for anyone in need, and their duties are varied, including transporting people to and from hospital, visiting and helping people who are…
How people use their retirement years positively It’s better for retired people to keep active and interested as long as possible. As well as showing many people who are loving every day of their retirement, the film includes sequences at a workshop for men and women between 60 and 80, a pre-retirement…
The critically acclaimed MALA MALA explores the intimate moments, performances, friendships and activism of trans identifying people, drag queens and others who defy typical gender identities in Puerto Rico. The film features Ivana, an activist; Soraya, an older sex-change pioneer; Sandy, a prostitute…
Oil on Ice is a vivid, compelling and comprehensive documentary connecting the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions America makes about energy policy, transportation choices, and other seemingly unrelated matters. Caught in the balance are the culture and livelihood of the Gwich’in…
