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The following are some of the videos available for loan from Mennonite Central Committee. For a list of other resources contact an MCC office near you.
Sacred Land, Scarred Land
17-min. Produced by Canadian Ecumenical Jubilee Initiative, 2000.
Available for loan from MCC Ontario, Saskatchewan.
First-hand stories of aboriginal people in four communities – the Lubicon in Alberta, the Embera Katio in Colombia, the Nuer in Sudan and the people of Marinduque, Philippines – about their struggles to maintain land rights, livelihoods and cultural identities in the face of corporate exploitation of local resources. Study guide included.
Exploring New Rhythms: The Winds of the Andes
7-min. video taped repeatedly on 1-hour tape. Produced by MCC, 2000.
Available for purchase for $30 or for loan from all offices.
For thousands of years, the Aymara people of the Andean Highlands have crafted moceno, tarka and zampoña flutes. This video shows the craftsmanship of three artisans from Walata Grande, Bolivia who market their instruments through Q’antati, a Ten Thousand Village fair trade partner. The income from their work pays for education, medical care and better housing.
Speaking Out: Displaced Colombians Silent No More
20-min. Produced by US Committee for Refugees, 2000.
Available for loan from MCC Manitoba.
Displaced Colombians speak about their experiences. The cause of displacement, conditions for the displaced, recent efforts of displaced Colombians to organize and assert their needs, and the impact of a US aid package are examined.
Honest Talk About Eating Disorders
46-min. Produced by Presbyterian Church (USA) and Bridge Resources, 2000.
Available for loan from MCC Manitoba.
Includes four segments on eating disorders with questions for discussion on each section. Youth groups could use this video to help youth to understand eating disorders, how these disorders affect them and others and what help may be available to them.
A Mind of Your Own
37-min. Produced by National Film Board of Canada, 1999.
Available for loan from MCC Manitoba.
This video is designed to boost the self-esteem of children with learning disabilities and to heighten awareness among their classmates, friends and relations.
Paying the Price: The Killing of the Children of Iraq
75-min. Produced by John Pilger and Alan Lowery for Carlton TV, 2000.
Available for loan from MCC Ontario.
Documentary on the effects of the US/United Kingdom’s sanctions on Iraq that exposes the faulty reasoning for the sanctions and portrays the history and culture of Iraq. Contains graphic images. Preview before showing. For grade 9 to adult.
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Last modified December 3, 2001.
© 2001 Mennonite Brethren Herald.
Published by the Canadian Conference of MB Churches.
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