Videos on the Social Sciences

Change journey facing terminal illness 2011?

Debbie Ellington, Diana Newton, and Satir Institute of the Southeast

"[This film] follows the story of one patient, Debbie Ellington, as she experiences enormous and painful life changes from the time she learns of her diagnosis of terminal cancer, through the progression of her illness, and right up until her death. Debbie's journey demonstates the stages of a universal change process first described by renowned family therapist, Virginia Satir. The film portrays her journey through these stages underscoring the invaluable role of the hospice staff and volunteers who support her and walk with her through the final stage of life."--Container. 1 videodisc (22 min.) :

MEDIA 10-3717

 

A death of one's own 2003

Bill D Moyers, Gail Pellett, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

More and more Americans are looking for opportunities to exert some measure of control over where and how they die. In this program, Bill Moyers unravels the complexities underlying the many choices at the end of life, including the bitter debate over physician-assisted suicide. Three patients, their families and their doctors discuss some of the hardest decisions, including how to pay for care, what constitutes humane treatment, and how to balance dying and dignity. In the end, do these patients die the way they wanted? Yes...and no.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-270

 

A different kind of care 2003

Bill D Moyers, Elena Mannes, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

"At the end of life, what many Americans want is physical and spiritual comfort in a home setting. Bill Moyers presents the important strides being made in the area of palliative care at pioneering institutions such as New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. These advances are bringing peace to those who fear that they will be a burden to loved ones, will suffer needlessly, or will be abandoned in their hour of greatest need.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-269

 

Dying at Grace  2010

Allan King captures the last few months of the lives of five terminally ill cancer patients at Toronto Grace Health Care Center. Watch as they laugh, cry, and contemplate the many issues that comes with certain death. 1 videodisc (148 min.)

MEDIA 10-5575

 

The end of life 2007

National Educational Video, Inc

A continuing education course for healthcare professionals. This program deals with drawing up end of life care plans, differentiating between spirituality and religiosity, identifying the role of the nurse in palliative care, and recognizing the characteristics of psychological death. 1 videodisc (35 min.) :

MEDIA 10-2407

 

Evan Mayday's good death c2006

Maureen Goode Giacomazza, Linda K Strodtman, Scott L Mann, and University of Michigan

Documentary deals with end-of-life care by health professionals. Video contains interviews with persons involved in the case of Evan Mayday who broke his neck in a swimming accident.  Medical personnel involved in his care, the hospital chaplain, and Evan's wife Cheryl discuss his care and their own experiences dealing with his eventual decision to remove medical care and accept a "good" death. 1 videodisc (ca. 29 min.) :

MEDIA 10-2494

 

Footprints on our hearts a parent's journey c2011

Shows a how-to cope approach after a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. The agony felt is intense and complex; mixed with feelings of misplaced guilt, hurt, helpless and deep sorrow. Offers words of understanding, encouragement and hope for the future. 1 videodisc (55 min.)

MEDIA 10-5373

 

Gates of heaven c2005

Errol Morris, IFC Films, and MGM Home Entertainment Inc

When a pet cemetery in California is forced to close its gates, its dearly departed must be moved to a neighboring cemetery. This begins a strange journey involving eccentric cemetery operators and anguished animal lovers. 1 videodisc (83 min.) :

MEDIA 10-2332

 

Grieving in the NICU supporting families and the health team when a baby dies c2007

This 80-minute chaptered DVD is designed to help health care professionals minister to the grief of families and to their own grief when faced with the death of a baby.  The video offers an honest look at what is to be expected when struck with such tragedy and how to overcome the grief. 1 videodisc (77 min.)

MEDIA 10-5372

 

Helping children grieve c2009

Khris Ford, Paula D'Arcy, Charity Spatzeck-Olsen, Hans Spatzeck-Olsen, Paraclete Video Productions, and Paraclete Press

Khris Ford, founder of My Healing Place, and Paula D'Arcy, a trained psychotherapist, address the topic of childhood grief, covering: the differences between how adults and children grieve, how a parent can help a child grieve while they themselves are grieving, and how to tell the truth about death to children. 1 videodisc (55 min.) :

MEDIA 10-2408

 

The legacy of unresolved loss a family systems approach c1996

Donna Boundy, John Holland, Monica McGoldrick, Newbridge Professional Programs, White Birch (Firm), and Newbridge Communications

In this realistic simulation of an 18-week course of therapy with the Rogers family, we see how the presenting problem--teenage daughter Michelle's rebellious behavior--masks unresolved loss across three generations of family members. Despite the father's initial resistance to explore the death of the children's mother, McGoldrick links this loss with the family's current struggles, and assists them in the delayed grieving. 1 videodisc (86 min.)

MEDIA 10-667

 

Living with dying 2003

Bill D Moyers, Elena Mannes, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

"Death, which sooner or later comes to all, is treated as a strangely taboo subject in America.  In this program, Bill Moyers describes the search for new ways of thinking--and talking--about dying. Forgoing the usual reluctance that most Americans show toward speaking about death, patients and medical professionals alike come forward to examine the end of life with honesty, courage, and even humor, demonstrating that dying can be an incredibly rich experience for both the terminally ill and their loved ones.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-268

 

Singer a dangerous mind 2004, c2003

Margie Bryant, David Roach, Terry Carlyon, Robert Menzies, Film Finance Corporation (Australia), Serendipity Productions, Australian Film Commission, British Broadcasting Corporation, and ABC News

"Dr. Peter Singer has been called the most influential living philosopher. He has also been called a monster. In this thought-provoking program, he faces his critics and discusses his ideas on euthanasia, abortion, and infanticide. The program follows his worldwide tour of lectures and encounters, including case conferences and a trip to Austria, where most of his family was killed in the Holocaust. A range of commentators consider his utilitarian stance and its impact on public policy"--Container. 1 videodisc (56 min.)

MEDIA 10-286

 

A time to change 2003

Bill D Moyers, Gail Pellett, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

"Whether they want to or not, four out of five Americans will likely die in hospitals or nursing homes and the care they get will depend on who is footing the bill.  Bill Moyers introduces crusading medical professionals--including staff members of the Balm of Gilead Project in Birmingham, Alabama--who have dedicated themselves to improving end-of-life care by changing America's overburdened health system.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-271

 

Waiting for Harry 2014?

The film is concerned with a burial ceremony carried out by the Anbarra people of the Blyth River in Arnhem Land. Frank's brother has died, and Frank wishes to bury him in the traditional manner. The ceremony continues for several weeks and is held up by the absence of Harry, nephew of the dead man, who must be present. 1 videodisc (56 min.)

MEDIA 10-5170

The Art of living 1992

David Maybury-Lewis,  Richard Meech, and Michael Grant

Travel to the Wodaabe tribe of Niger and the Dogon people of Mali to witness the ways they celebrate life and death with acts of beauty and grace. 1 videocassette (60 min.)

MEDIA 2-1714

 

A child's view of death 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, Lori Hallier, and Robert Kastenbaum

"Children's understanding of death and their growing fears."--Container. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3864

 

Death by design 1995

Peter Friedman, Jean-François Brunet, and Emmanuel Laurent

1 videocassette (70 min.)

MEDIA 2-3406

 

A death of one's own 2003

Bill D Moyers, Gail Pellett, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

More and more Americans are looking for opportunities to exert some measure of control over where and how they die. In this program, Bill Moyers unravels the complexities underlying the many choices at the end of life, including the bitter debate over physician-assisted suicide. Three patients, their families and their doctors discuss some of the hardest decisions, including how to pay for care, what constitutes humane treatment, and how to balance dying and dignity. In the end, do these patients die the way they wanted? Yes...and no.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-270

 

Death rituals 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, Lori Hallier, and Robert Kastenbaum

"Adapting traditional death rituals to modern circumstances."--Container. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3866

 

The deathbed 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, and Lori Hallier

Discusses the emotional difficulty of the "deathbed scene", whether at home or in the hospital. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3861

 

A desperate exit Eve Bunting, Martin Tahse, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Rob Stone, Nadia de Leye, Allison Balson, Sharon Barr, Leslie Rivers, Kate Zentall, and David Spielberg

Jed and Charlie were best friends. When Charlie commits suicide, Jed is devastated and sets out to solve the mystery of why Charlie would do such a thing. Eventually Jed unravels the pain and fear in Charlie's life, and is able to let go and say goodbye. 1 videocassette (42 min.)

MEDIA 2-5225

 

The devil never sleeps El diablo nunca duerme 1996, 1995

Lourdes Portillo, Olivia Crawford, and Laura Del Fuego

Lourdes Portillo interviews the Mexican American family and associates of her uncle, Oscar Ruiz Almeida, after his sudden death, which was ruled a suicide by authorities. 1 videocassette (56 min.)

MEDIA 2-5352

 

A different kind of care 2003

Bill D Moyers, Elena Mannes, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

"At the end of life, what many Americans want is physical and spiritual comfort in a home setting. Bill Moyers presents the important strides being made in the area of palliative care at pioneering institutions such as New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. These advances are bringing peace to those who fear that they will be a burden to loved ones, will suffer needlessly, or will be abandoned in their hour of greatest need.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-269

 

Don't cry for me 1985

Steven Tringali

Profiles five persons under the age of thirty who have cystic fibrosis. The victims share their impressions and feelings about life and death. 1 videocassette (55 min.)

MEDIA 2-528

 

Dying 1976

Michael Roemer and WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)

Shows how three people faced their own deaths, covering a period of two years. Aims to widen the perception and understanding of death. 1 videocassette (97 min.)

MEDIA D-180

 

Dying, death and bereavement 1993

Jay Curlee and Susan Stamberg

This program looks at the prospects of death and dying.  Older people share their views on widowhood and grief. 1 videocassette (58 min.)

MEDIA 2-2690

 

The dying person 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, and Lori Hallier

Discusses how family relationships change during a terminal illness, and the role of palliative care. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3859

 

Facing mortality 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, and Lori Hallier

Discusses how the idea of death affects our lives. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3860

 

The family of man. Death 1971

John Percival, British Broadcasting Corporation, Television Service, and Time-Life Films

Examines some of the customs associatd with death in different societies. 1 videocassette (47 min.)

MEDIA D-100

 

A Fate worse than death? 1990

Lori Hope and Tracy Barry

Follows several families through the process of deciding whether to withold or withdraw artificial life support from loved ones in a coma or vegetative state. Some families feel their relative should be allowed to die with dignity. Others believe that "pulling the plug" is the equivalent of murder. Family members, nurses, doctors, ethicists and attorneys comment on the complex ethical, moral, and legal dilemmas that such real-life tragedies pose for families, health providers, and society as a whole. 1 videocassette (50 min.)

DANA 262

 

Fear of death & dying 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, and Lori Hallier

"Despite the human struggle to 'domesticate' death, the moment itself can be frightening."--Container. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3862

 

Forest of bliss 1985

Robert Gardner and Ákos Östör

"Forest of Bliss is a film whose subjects are the ancient city of Benares, India -- and the ceremonies, rituals, and industries associated with death"--Container. 1 videocassette (ca. 90 min.)

MEDIA 2-5603

 

The good death 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, Lori Hallier, and Robert Kastenbaum

"How the dying can help the living."--Container. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3867

 

Grief and bereavement 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, Lori Hallier, and Robert Kastenbaum

"Those who have lost loved ones discuss their grief."--Container. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3865

 

Help me die 1990?

Lori Hope and Larry Shoop

Probes the ethical and moral issues involved when loved ones who are terminally ill ask their health care provider or a family member for assistance in ending their life. Profiles individuals who want to end their pain by suicide and others who wish to live and seek relief through medication and hospice programs. 1 videocassette (48 min.)

DANA 255

 

Kaddish 198-?

Steve Brand and Yossi Klein

Presents a portrait of Yossi Klein, the son of a Holocaust survivor, who struggles to develop an outlook on life that will help him to cope with his father's victimization, his later death, and the uncertain future of the Jewish people.  Focuses on his ability to affirm life despite his father's death camp experiences. 1 videocassette (90 min.) ;

MEDIA 2-1252

 

The legacy of unresolved loss a family systems approach c1996

Donna Boundy, John Holland, Monica McGoldrick, Newbridge Professional Programs, White Birch (Firm), and Newbridge Communications

In this realistic simulation of an 18-week course of therapy with the Rogers family, we see how the presenting problem--teenage daughter Michelle's rebellious behavior--masks unresolved loss across three generations of family members. Despite the father's initial resistance to explore the death of the children's mother, McGoldrick links this loss with the family's current struggles, and assists them in the delayed grieving. 1 videodisc (86 min.)

MEDIA 10-667

 

Life support  PBS Video 1993

Stefan Moore

As the number of elderly people continues to climb dramatically around the world, modern medicine increasingly struggles with the realities of chronic diseases and death.  As bioscience looks for improved treatments for the debilitating diseases of old age and even attempts to find the genetic markers for old age itself, how can medicine respond to the need for care and the ethical issues involved in extending life?  "Life Support" looks at how the role of medicine at the end of life is being tested in three cultures: Sun City, Arizona; Clifton, Ireland; and Benares, India. 1 videocassette (57 min.)

MEDIA 2-3970

 

Living with dying 2003

Bill D Moyers, Elena Mannes, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

"Death, which sooner or later comes to all, is treated as a strangely taboo subject in America.  In this program, Bill Moyers describes the search for new ways of thinking--and talking--about dying. Forgoing the usual reluctance that most Americans show toward speaking about death, patients and medical professionals alike come forward to examine the end of life with honesty, courage, and even humor, demonstrating that dying can be an incredibly rich experience for both the terminally ill and their loved ones.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-268

 

Near death 1989

Frederick Wiseman

Documents the care of mostly terminally ill patients by the medical and nursing staff of the intensive care unit of Boston's Beth Israel Hospital. Includes the staff's interactions with patients, patients' families, and with other staff members over a period of several days in 1989. 4 videocassettes (ca. 358 min.)

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Never say die 2000

Andrew Liebman, John Angier, Alan Alda, Chedd-Angier Production Company, Connecticut Public Television, and PBS Home Video

Scientific advances show us how it may be possible to lengthen life span. 1 videocassette (ca. 60 min.)

MEDIA 2-6979

 

Resolved, the death penalty is a good thing 1994

Warren Steibel, Michael E Kinsley, and William F Buckley

Issues debated include: Is the death penalty a deterrent to crime?  How often are innocent people executed by mistake?  Is execution cruel and unusual punishment, as forbidden by the Constitution?  Is the death penalty as it is actually carried out racially discriminatory?  Is it uncivilized?  Or is it a necessary and proper moral component of a civilized society? 1 videocassette (90 min.)

MEDIA 2-2639

 

SIDS a special report 1997

Martin Wood, Drew Martin, and Lindsay Speer

This silent killer claims 1 of 500 infants in the United States each year. Much is being done, however, to discover the cause of SIDS. In this program, we hear from parents who have lost infants to SIDS, and from doctors and researchers working tirelessly to understand and defeat it. 1 videocassette (49 min.)

DANA 868

 

Singer a dangerous mind 2004, c2003

Margie Bryant, David Roach, Terry Carlyon, Robert Menzies, Film Finance Corporation (Australia), Serendipity Productions, Australian Film Commission, British Broadcasting Corporation, and ABC News

"Dr. Peter Singer has been called the most influential living philosopher. He has also been called a monster. In this thought-provoking program, he faces his critics and discusses his ideas on euthanasia, abortion, and infanticide. The program follows his worldwide tour of lectures and encounters, including case conferences and a trip to Austria, where most of his family was killed in the Holocaust. A range of commentators consider his utilitarian stance and its impact on public policy"--Container. 1 videodisc (56 min.)

MEDIA 10-286

 

The Spirit world 1993

Stacy Keach and Lance Wisniewski

In all cultures, people turn to religion for comfort, guidence and an explanation of spiritual continuities beyond life and death.  This program reviews the basic functions of religion, how religion reflects and reinforces social, political and economic institutions, and how it is manipulated as such institutions evolve. 1 videocassette  (60 min.)

MEDIA 2-1898

 

Sudden death 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, Lori Hallier, and Robert Kastenbaum

"Handling sudden loss and reacting to imminent death."--Container. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3863

 

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome a video on helping to reduce the risk 2000

Trish Evans, Roger Vilsack, Gabrielle Goyette, Khadejah Littlejohn, and Beverly Cosham

Sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, strikes nearly 6000 babies in the United States every year.  This video presentation shows the viewer things that can be done to make babies safer from SIDS.  Some safeguards include putting a healthy baby on his or her back to sleep, using firm bedding, removing stuffed toys, breastfeeding, maintaining a comfortable room temperature, and providing a smoke-free zone. 1 videocassette (3 min., 46 sec.)

DANA 1439

 

Suicide 1991

Presents tips on how to evaluate situations of potential suicide and how to recognize possible warning signs. 1 videocassette (ca. 16 min.)

MEDIA 2-1181

 

A time to change 2003

Bill D Moyers, Gail Pellett, Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

"Whether they want to or not, four out of five Americans will likely die in hospitals or nursing homes and the care they get will depend on who is footing the bill.  Bill Moyers introduces crusading medical professionals--including staff members of the Balm of Gilead Project in Birmingham, Alabama--who have dedicated themselves to improving end-of-life care by changing America's overburdened health system.". 1 videodisc (90 min.)

MEDIA 10-271

 

Until I die 1970

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Patricia Barey, Gloria Callaci, University of Chicago, Center for Continuing Education, Cook County Hospital (Chicago, Ill.), Evanston Hospital, and WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.)

Dr. Elisabeth Ross explains five stages the patient normally goes through in coming to terms with death--denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. She deals with the special instance of dying children, interviews a terminal patient before a group of medical personnel, and then asks the group for their reactions to the patient. 1 videocassette (28 min.)

MEDIA D-238

 

The vanishing line 1998, 1997

Maren R Monsen and Jim Brigham

Film follows physician/filmmaker Maren Monsen and hospice social worker Jim Brigham as they visit some of his terminally ill clients. All are laying the groundwork for their imminent deaths, negotiating in advance whether or not they want to be resuscitated, what comfort measures will be taken, and whether to go to a hospital or die at home. Brigham shares the story of his wife Cay's prolonged death from multiple sclerosis and explains how that experience affected the way he views the end of life. Physician Monsen explores how to meet the needs of the dying and their families and looks at the choices involved in treating what has no cure with the right balance of technology, compassion and care. 1 videocassette (53 min.)

MEDIA 2-3701

 

What is death? 1998

Daniel Berman, Christa Singer, James Wallen, and Lori Hallier

Discusses the many definitions of death and how they have changed over time. 1 videocassette (30 min.)

MEDIA 2-3858

 

Who decides? 1989

Modern science and technology have changed our ideas about life, death, and the limits of medical research.  This program deals with biomedical ethics, and topics such as living wills and the right to die are discussed.  Guests include Senator Gabriel Ambrosio, Democrat, Bergen ; Assemblyman Dick Kamin, Republican, 23rd District ; Ann Perone, New Jersey Right to Life ; Dr. David Price, University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey. 1 videocassette (28 min.)

DANA 147

 

Whose life is it anyway? 1982?

Richard Dreyfuss, John Cassavetes, Christine Lahti, Bob Balaban, John Badham, Lawrence P Bachman, Brian Clark, and Reginald Rose

Raises the question of a person's right to death with a story about a paralyzed automobile victim who wishes to be permitted to die rather than be kept alive by mechanical means while his doctor maintains it is his professional duty to maintain life. 1 videocassette (119 min.)

MEDIA 2-1841

 

Witness to execution capital punishment 2000

Ted Koppel, ABC News, and Films for the Humanities (Firm)

Investigatess capital punishment in America, focusing on the Huntsville, Texas execution of Mario Marquez, despite the possibility of his mental retardation. 1 videocassette (44 min.)

MEDIA 2-6288