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Boston, 1978: It was an intense period of racial conflict over school bussing and escalating incidents of police brutality in the predominantly Black section of Roxbury. In the wake of growing racial tension and violence, 12 black women were brutally and mysteriously murdered within an 18-month period; their murders remained unsolved. There are moments in the history of any community when its people are sorely tested and the floodgates break. This film captures one of those moments and the community's united response.

About some aspects of Bedouin life on the northern coast.

Jerusalem's Old City is a tiny enclave where some of history's greatest dramas have been enacted. Busy and colorful, it is the fountainhead of three major religions, the site of many of the world's most venerated shrines, and home to 26,000 people of profoundly different cultures who live side by side in a fragile peace. JERUSALEM: WITHIN THESE WALLS offers a kaleidoscopic view of the city and its people as they are today -- the remarkable outcome of 3,000 years of history, hope and faith.

During the celebrations of the bicentenary of the French Revolution, Johan van der Keuken made a film about the revolutionary ideals of equality, liberty and fraternity. Rather than lingering on the festivities, he lingers on the crowds in the metro and on the platform. Amongst them is Philippe, a 23 year old, homeless and with no real job. More than just a comment on the ignorance and contradictions of France at the end of the 1980s, THE MASK is an exchange of views on solitude. Isn’t the question of violence in our democracies firstly that of the real price society pays for the image it would like to show?

We see virtually the whole of Brunel’s route from Exeter St David’s to Newton Abbot including the notorious seaside section at Dawlish. From there we head inland to Totnes, over the infamous banks at Dainton and Rattery, through Ivybridge on the very edge of Dartmoor and into Plymouth itself. We finish with a driver’s eye view of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash. Filmed in 1986 just weeks before the semaphore signals were abolished for ever.

In Belem, brazilian Amazon, the brazil nuts women live in the Estrada Nova neighbourhood. They turn the brazilian fruit into a nasty commodity.

A powerful and moving documentary about a woman with spina bifida, who is dying of cancer. Her friends admit she can be a difficult person at times and there are emotional issues between her and her family which must be resolved. Yet despite the seriousness of this subject, what are also shown are some of the transcendent qualities of the human spirit which emerge during a time of trial.

Documentary shot just three months into the 1984/'85 miners' strike

“The bus stopped on the Mexican highway, placing us in full view of a young boy, motionless, on the hot pavement. In this film, the incident is revealed through a poetic text, derived from my written journals. The poetry mixes primarily with Mexican streetscapes which compliment the text in a tonal sense. Most images are twenty-eight seconds long, the ‘breath’ of the 16mm Bolex camera. A lone saxophone (Mike Callich) weaves its way through the narrative, blending to make stronger the tomes and accentuations of the images.” (PH)

A variety of traditional Japanese theater, this program presents the heart of Noh, Bunraku, and the total experience which is Kabuki.

A documentary about migrants in the Netherlands, living, working, and dreaming of home.

A woman's body communicates with its surroundings; it is a receptor of the macrocosm that bears traces of all other laws, including even the physiology with all its energetic zones. This is the energy that corresponds to spiritual experiences, which also depend on the body technique. The communicability can be understood, among other things, as one of the variations of the functioning of the body within the sequential regime of signs.

June 6, 1944, was a historic day that proved to be a major turning point of World War II. In a dangerous move that surprised Axis forces, the largest covert operation in history was performed, as an unparalleled Allied force stormed the beaches of Normandy. This documentary transplants the viewer right into the front lines through actual footage from the battle, retracing the steps taken on that fateful day.

"Listen to London" is the Re-Released 1981 music documentary about the The UK Post Punk Indy Rebellion, by US Filmmakers Steve Sattler and Des Horsfield. It features the original seven piece Thompson Twins and 12 other bands playing live and in the studio, including New Musik, BIM, Rio and the Robots and Kan Kan. Also Interviews with Charlie Gillett of Oval Records, Tom Bailey, Stephan Street, Tony Mansfield and many of the fans. Scenes at Radio London and Rough Trade and on the London Streets. "Listen to London" captures a seminal moment in the evolution of British Music as the bands began to break away from the stifling control of the record companies. details at: www.listentolondon.com

Yuri Bezmenov, the son of a high-ranking Soviet officer, was a member of the elite propaganda arm of the KGB, known as the Novasti Press Agency. One of his assignments was to accompany journalists visiting the Soviet Union to make sure they did not discover the truth about Soviet life. After becoming disillusioned with the oppressive system, he escaped to the West at great risk to his life. In this interview, conducted by G. Edward Griffin, Mr. Bezmenov tells how the Soviets used propaganda against their own citizens; how he hoodwinked American journalists into publishing Soviet propaganda, how slave laborers are concealed from foreign visitors, and how he escaped to the West posing as an American hippie. Includes many photographs brought with him on microfilm at the time of his escape.

A film about the fight against alcoholism. Alternative values, healthy attitudes and good habits are discussed by the panel of Jaak Allik, Anti Liiv, Ülo Tuulik and Vello Pohla.

Record of a five-day hike around Llanganuco Lagoon.

The Lima carnival through the ages.

Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Adyghe Autonomous Region, this film explores the beauty of the natural landscape, the national customs and traditions, and the culture and economy of the republic.

Super-8 film by Venezuelan filmmaker Víctor Rodríguez Castillo.

The film tells about the city of Shostka and the enterprise for the production of film, photographic, X-ray film, photographic paper, tape recorder tapes, and cassettes — VO “SveMA.”

Portrait of street musician Thomas Böge.

Buffon, who died in 1788, described bizarre, nonexistent animals that reappear in 1987 in the paintings of Dado. This film attempts to understand the impossible dialogue between the naturalist Buffon and Dado's imaginary bestiary.

A house squatting at the Green Hunter in the Schanzenviertel on May 29, 1981. The following night the house was cleared by the police.

The film is set in the Bialystok region on the holy mountain of Grabarka, the areas of Siemiatycz, Milejczyc and others. The protagonist is John Trochimczyk, who driven by misfortune decides to carry the cross before the feast of the Saviour and dedicate it to Grabarka to rescue his sick wife. With a wooden cross provided, he meets along the way local people and all the time is approaching the sacred mountains of Grabarka.

A short documentary.

In January 1985, a group of young people occupied the vacant factory premises at Mottenburger Straße 10 in Ottensen. They were defending themselves against the redevelopment of the »demolished district«, which would drive the old tenants into the »new housing clinks«. The squatters started to renovate, cook together and organize punk concerts. After barely two weeks, they are evicted by the police and the owner, who wants to build subsidized apartments on the site and has the buildings made uninhabitable – all documented on video by the Medienpädagogik Zentrum Hamburg (MPZ).

For thirty-four years, those who fled to Taiwan in the wake of the Communist victory have had only their memories and fantasies of mainland China. Now they want to know much more, and a political struggle is underway to determine how Taiwan will relate to the mainland

In Television Interview, a two channel video installation, we again meet Atherton as interviewer/inquisitor, haranguing the cast of the popular soap opera Coronation Street on the status of video art, the monodirectionality of broadcast television, and the disempowered status of the viewer/consumer. Whilst taking television to task for its condescending attitude toward its viewers, Atherton also takes a few swipes at video art, telling the hapless Coronation Street character who professes no knowledge of the medium that “you have to force yourself to watch video art”. Thematically and procedurally in this piece, the artist lays bare and discusses the construction of the media image, both in relation to televisions mode of representation, and video arts appropriation/deconstruction of these modes. Blending wry humour with sharp observation, Atherton succeeds in crystallising several of the themes that were central to the burgeoning field of video art at that time. – Jeremy Welsh

A historical account of the succession of repressive and murderous governments that have plagued Guatemala, targeting the indigenous and peasant classes. This was accompanied and participated in by the United States. Beginning with the 1954 coup against President Jacobo Ardenz, and continuing through the rise of guerrilla movements as a response to this oppression.

Emotions, strong and deep feelings and their polarity are part of being human. “They don't exclude reason, but are intertwined with it.” This short educational film, which begins in the style of an essay film, as a montage of black and white photos, afterwards shifts to emotions produced in everyday life.

George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn in 1898, the second of four children from a close-knit immigrant family. He began his musical career as a song-plugger on Tin Pan Alley, but was soon writing his own pieces.

Industrial practice of pupils of grades 9-10 in labor and recreation camps of the Partizansky district of Primorsky Krai.

Exploring the corner of England that featured so strongly in the life of Thomas Hardy.

Exploring the deserted city of Pripyat after the disaster.

The artisan construction of boats in the shipyards of Lekeitio.

British Transport Film.

Using the basic nutrients protein, fat and carbohydrates as examples, the film provides an introduction to the complicated processes of digestion. Our digestive organs are presented schematically. It is shown that the interaction of the digestive organs prepares the food we eat and makes it absorbable. The absorbable food components enter the organism's metabolism and serve to build up the body and generate energy.

From the snow-laden roads of Monte Carlo to the dusty tracks of Spain, the 1987 World Rally Championship provided entertainment to rival any previous race series. This DVD travels the full twelve rounds, with superb camerawork from the very heart of the action. Lancia were favourites but BMW, Mazda and Audi were intent on blocking runaway success for the Italian marque. Reigning champion Juha Kankkunen was the driver they all wanted to beat, but team orders demanded that on occasion he be 'allowed' to win. At other times Micki Biasion led as the HF4WDs were put into front running places. All of the flips, dips and hard-core dirt road action is captured during the battle for finish line honours. Not until the very last round of the RAC Rally could the champion be guessed at, in what turned into a thrilling season finale.

The 1989 Lombard RAC Rally may have been without the works Lancia team and World Champion Miki Biasion, but it still boasted an incredibly strong field. For five days rallying legends including Juha Kankkunen, Kenneth Eriksson, Timo Salonen, Ari Vatanen and Hannu Mikkola battled beside British heroes like Jimmy McRae, David Llewellin, Malcolm Wilson and a certain Colin McRae.

We head to the land down under for the first time in World Rally Championship history. Tune in for all the excitement!

The Paris-Dakar Rally is one of the last great motorsport adventures, travelling thousands of miles through the most challenging terrain on Earth. In 1984, the event became a race for survival as the harsh conditions and tough environment decimated the field. This action-packed review follows the 12,000km odyssey as 426 cars, motorcycles and trucks navigate eight countries in 20 drama-filled days. Share the triumph and tragedy as the teams encounter rocks, sand, dust, jungles and rivers in an energy-draining expedition which would see just 148 machines make the finish line in Dakar. Stunning footage captures the spirit of adventure as the cars, bikes and trucks battle with the terrain, while interviews with the stars take you behind the scenes of the spirit-breaking Dakar Rally. Join the battle-scarred machines - and competitors - from the baking heat of the Saharan days to the freezing temperatures of the African mountains.

Always one of the toughest events in the World Rally Championship, the 1986 Safari Rally lived up to character. A field of 76 set off from Nairobi, including defending champion Juha Kankkunen of Finland (Peugeot 205) and twice former Safari winner Bjorn Waldegaard of Sweden (Toyota Celica Turbo). As this video forcibly demonstrates, the terrain of the 2,600 mile event provided a severe challenge, taking crews first to the south-east of Kenya, including the night-drive through the Taita Hills. Marku Alen in the Lancia showed that his vivid style is not restricted to tarmac road events, while Lars-Eric Torph (Sweden) provided admirable back-up to Waldegaard. The punishing heat, strength-sapping sand and grass lanes and dunes tested the world championship aspirants to the limit, and it's here on this film waiting to be seen and re-seen.

It shows the situation of the peasant communities, and FMLN combatants in Cerro de Guazapa, due to aerial bombardments by the army.

Presented are the best manufacturers of Hungarian metal works of art during their work. They create both large decorative spatial art and filigree body jewelry and small sculptures.

A chronicle of the events in Dresden in the fall of 1989, which began on October 4 with the passage of refugee trains from Prague and the associated riots. Among many others, a doctor who describes the injuries of police officers and demonstrators, young demonstrators who were arrested and a couple whose son disappeared have their say.

16-minute film on Medical School surgery class: students watching an instructor operate on a dog. With comments by professionals, criticizing lack of sensitivity and skill. Filmed by the Medical School for internal use only. Obtained and released to the press by P.E.T.A.

Documentary directed by Bernd Krieg, Malte Rauch and Eva Voosen

Report on the 1987 edition of FESPACO

The film is about the villagers of the Chornobyl district of Kyiv region who return to their homes after being evacuated from the Chornobyl exclusion zone.

Marie, a healer in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar, takes care of people in the name of the ancestors who guide and advise her. She uses plants and soil from worship places dedicated to historical ancestors. In the high central lands, on the summits of the Ankaratra mountains, she participates to the Alakaosy celebration, an important date in the Malagasy lunar calendar.

A collection of self-portaits of Icelandic artists. A few of the artists explain their views on the self-portrait and its importance for their artistic development.

One winter day in the life of a village boy.

The Pittsburgh Trilogy, pt. 3

In 1982 Joseph Beuys created one of his fat installations in his studio at the academy in Düsseldorf. Fat Corner consisted of five kilograms of butter placed in the corner of a room five meters above the ground. After his death in 1986, the installation was accidentally removed and destroyed. Bielický’s work refers to this infamous event and is also a tribute to the personality of the eminent artist.