Results 11 to 14 of 14 | « previous
- ParaGold. by Davis, Ron,film director.; First Run Features (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by First Run Features in 2022.Follows the lives of four Paralympic equestrian hopefuls as they vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage team. The film focuses on Roxy Trunnell, Rebecca Hart, David Botana, and Sydney Collier on their quest to qualify for – and hopefully win – medals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Each of the riders has severe physical disabilities, but determination and the bond with their horses propel them to greatness.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.;
-
unAPI
- The Wall. by Hardie, Nick,film director.; Raboutou, Brooke,actor.; Garnbret, Janja,actor.; Nonaka, Miho,actor.; Coxsey, Shauna,actor.; Fifth Season (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brooke Raboutou, Janja Garnbret, Miho Nonaka, Shauna CoxseyOriginally produced by Fifth Season in 2022.A uniquely emotional documentary feature film that will touch the heart of audiences around the world. Four female climbers face the sporting challenge of a lifetime as they attempt to compete in the first ever Olympic climbing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. THE WALL: CLIMB FOR GOLD follows four elite climbers -- Janja Garnbret, Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou, and Miho Nonaka -- over an extraordinary two years. They battle through Olympic qualifying events to earn their place at Tokyo, then face a gruelling season of competition and training that sees everything put on hold when the Covid-19 pandemic forces the Games to be postponed. As the young women confront their own mental and physical demons en-route to Tokyo, the film reveals an astonishing and inspiring insight into what it takes to be an Olympian and ultimately what it means to be human.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Mountaineering.;
-
unAPI
- Stories of A. by Belmont, Charles,film director.; Issartel, Marielle,film director.; Icarus Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Icarus Films in 1973.Shot in Paris in 1973, this feminist film on the fight for abortion rights was banned as soon it was released. A large-scale game of hide-and-seek ensued, as activists created an underground distribution network, hiding the film from the police — and creating an effective model for cinema as an act of civil disobedience in the process. Recently restored, STORIES OF A is both a fascinating historical document, and a reminder of the critical importance of access to abortion.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Medicine.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; History.; Women--Health and hygiene.; Nineteen seventies.; Political participation.; Abortion.; Police.; Feminism.; Women's rights.; Physicians.; Medical care.; France.;
-
unAPI
- Football Under Cover. by Najafi, Ayat,film director.; Assmann, David,film director.; Under the Milky Way (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Under the Milky Way in 2008.Set against cultural and societal contrasts, this documentary captures the challenges of organizing an exhibition soccer match between an Iranian women's team and a German women's team. It reveals the logistical and emotional hurdles faced as players navigate strict regulations and gender norms in Iranian society. Through candid moments on and off the field, we see the significance of the game to the players and fans, showcasing the unifying power of sports.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Physical education and training.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Women's studies.; LGBTQ.; Current affairs.; Women athletes.; Soccer.; Iran.; Germany.;
-
unAPI
Results 11 to 14 of 14 | « previous