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Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory. by M. Vishton, Peter,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter M. VishtonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2012.Explore the real research on how memory functions. By tapping into a series of scientifically proven strategies, tricks, and techniques, and by practicing them through dynamic exercises, you'll emerge from the end of this short course with the ability to process information more effectively and to increase your chance of remembering almost anything you want.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Health.; Psychology.; Social sciences.; Instructional films.; Memory.; Brain.;
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The Intimate Animal : The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love. by Garcia, Justin R.;
In an eye-opening exploration of the most powerful force that drives our species, Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Justin Garcia illuminates the mysteries of how we date, mate and navigate our love lives. Garcia serves as Chief Scientific Advisor for the dating company Match, providing expertise to the annual Singles in America study. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, HBO, The Dr. Oz Show, Netflix, and National Geographic, and his research has been featured in outlets like the NYT, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, TIME, Cosmopolitan and Vanity Fair.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dating; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance; PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family;
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Sacrilege: The Unholy Radicalization of Europe. by Avrich, Barry,film director.; Cox, Brian,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brian CoxOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Journeying through Vienna, Paris, Copenhagen, Nice, and Malmo, this documentary investigates Europe's transformation into a hub of extremism. Through personal stories and expert insights, it reveals the impact of radical Islam, political missteps, and failed immigration policies. Featuring unprecedented access to former ISIS radicals, terrorism victims, and prominent voices like the Chief Rabbi of Denmark and Nice’s top Imam, this film offers a powerful, illuminating look at the forces reshaping the continent. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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Chautauqua at 150. by Robinson, Lynne,film director.; Tunie, Tamara,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Tamara TunieOriginally produced by PBS in 2025.An inspiring documentary that celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Chautauqua Institution and explores the evolution of American democracy through the powerful stories that have unfolded there. Anchored by a performance of Wynton Marsalis’ symphonic masterpiece All Rise, the film features appearances by Kathryn Hahn, Lewis Black, Denyce Graves Montgomery, Misty Copeland, Otis Moss III, and more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Political participation.; Concert films.; Performing arts.;
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How To Dance in Ohio. by Shiva, Alexandra,film director.; The Film Sales Company (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The Film Sales Company in 2015.In Columbus, Ohio, a group of teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum prepare for an iconic American rite of passage: a Spring Formal. Twelve weeks are spent practicing their social skills and preparing themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically for the big day. The results are beautiful and moving in Alexandra Shiva's powerful film.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Dance.; Education.; Psychology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Educational films.; Artists.; Developmental disabilities.; Ohio.; Students.; Teenagers.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Special education.; Disabilities.; High schools.; Performing arts.;
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Resistance in a Hostile Environment: Black Power. by Amponsah, George,film director.; Kulaaya, Daniel,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Daniel KulaayaOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.Charting the period between 1961 and 1971, this is a searing account of how members of the British Black Power movement challenged police oppression and political prejudice. At the heart of the documentary is a series of astonishing interviews with past activists, many of whom are speaking for the first time about what it was really like to be involved in the British Black Power movement, bringing to life one of the key cultural revolutions in the history of the nation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Criminal law.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; History.; Violence.; Racism.; African diaspora.; Police brutality.; Race relations.; British Isles.; Africa--History.;
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Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. by Moyers, Bill,actor.; Campbell, Joseph,actor.; Film Movement (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bill Moyers, Joseph CampbellOriginally produced by Film Movement in 1988.In this beloved 1988 PBS series, mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell joins Bill Moyers to explore what enduring myths can tell us about our lives. In each of six episodes, Moyers and Campbell focus on a character or theme found in cultural and religious mythologies. Campbell argues that these timeless archetypes continue to have a powerful influence on the choices we make and the ways we live.Released shortly after Campbell’s death on October 30, 1987, THE POWER OF MYTH was one of the most popular TV series in the history of public television, and continues to inspire new audiences.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Philosophy and religion.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Spirituality.; Mythology.; Religion.; Philosophy.; Documentary television programs.;
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Barry Farm. by Prince, Sabiyha,film director.; George, Samuel,film director.; Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films in 2023.Take a left off of the Anacostia Freeway in Washington, DC – what do you see? You see empty fields. If you are a developer, you see a gold mine. But these fields hold powerful memories. Over centuries, Barry Farm emerged as an historic African American community in the nation’s capital. Today, the neighborhood faces the tremendous pressures of redevelopment. This film tells a story of Barry Farm, but, in the cycles of place and displacement, it is a story of the United States.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; African Americans.; Race.;
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Lakota Nation vs. United States. by Short, Jesse,film director.; Tomaselli, Laura,film director.; IFC Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by IFC Films in 2022.This powerful documentary explores the historical and ongoing struggle of the Lakota Sioux to reclaim the Black Hills, a sacred land taken by the U.S. government. Through compelling interviews, archival footage, and expert insights, the film delves into issues of colonialism, justice, and indigenous rights. It highlights the resilience and activism of the Lakota people in their fight for sovereignty, cultural preservation, and the acknowledgment of historical injustices.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Indigenous peoples.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.;
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Move When the Spirit Says Move. by C., Deborah,film director.; Ferro, Ry,film director.; Cotton, Dorothy,actor.; Center for Transformative Action (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dorothy CottonOriginally produced by Center for Transformative Action in 2023.Dorothy Foreman Cotton was a bold and highly effective civil rights leader, who educated thousands about their citizenship rights and inspired generations of activists with her powerful freedom songs. The only woman on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s executive staff, Dorothy was a charismatic, courageous and consistently overlooked key player in the Civil Rights Movement, whose freedom schools, freedom songs and messages of empowerment are profoundly needed today.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Women's studies.; History.;
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