2007 DVD CATALOGUE NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA This NEW 7-DVD box set celebrates the creative genius of Canada s foremost animation pioneer. A must-have for all film fans! (See page 7.)
MUST-HAVE NFB DVDS SCARED SACRED Acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Ripper sets out on a pilgrimage to visit some of the ground zeros of the planet. See page 40. SOUVENIR OF CANADA A spectacular documentary about who we are as Canadians at the dawn of the 21st century, directed by author Douglas Coupland. See page 16. ESCAPE TO CANADA The country that used to be called cold is suddenly cool. Take an action-packed voyage into freedom, Canadian style. See page 17. MIRACLE PLANET This 5-DVD box set tells the 4-billionyear history of planet Earth. See page 39. SHINING MOUNTAINS This 4-DVD box set explores the natural wonders, cultural heritage and future of the Rocky Mountains. See page 24. MARCH OF THE PENGUINS 2006 Oscar for Best Documentary The incredible story of the emperor penguin See page 46. IT S A GIRL S WORLD an excellent educational supplement for parents, students and teachers will provide awareness and create a supportive environment that can result in positive changes for bully behaviour. Highly recommended! Educational Media Reviews Online See page 28. THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD: FACING OBESITY Obesity is killing us and now it s being exported worldwide. Lively animation and hard-hitting science illustrate how we have created this toxic environment. See page 31.
BOMBAY CALLING A new generation of Indian youth make their living at all-night call centres. See page 51. Contents Animation.....................2 Arts..........................9 Contemporary Canada...........16 Crime.......................21 Environment..................22 Film & Media..................25 Girls & Women.................28 Health & Healing...............28 History.......................32 Psychology & Mental Health......36 Science & Nature...............38 Spirituality...................40 Sports.......................43 Wildlife......................45 World Issues..................48 Youth........................52 Alphabetical Index.............58 Order Form...................60 Printed on environmentally responsible paper, recycled from 100% post-consumer waste and processed chlorine-free. To order Call toll-free: 1-800-267-7710 In the Montreal area: 514-283-9000 Monday to Friday, 9 am 7 pm (ET) Send a fax: 1-514-283-7564 Shop online: www.nfb.ca/store By E-mail: customerservice@nfb.ca VISIT us In toronto NFB Mediatheque 150 John Street Toronto, ON Phone: 416-973-3012 Write us National Film Board of Canada Sales & Customer Services, D-10 PO Box 6100, Station Centre-Ville Montreal, QC, H3C 3H5 In MONTREAL NFB CineRobotheque 1564 St-Denis Street Montreal, QC Phone: 514-496-6887 1-800-267-7710 1
ANIMATION : Animation for the Family The Sweater I enjoy now sitting down with my kids to watch The Sweater as much as I did when I was their age. Wayne Gretzky An animated version of a short story by Roch Carrier, who narrates this tale based on his boyhood experiences in rural Quebec. Imagine a young boy s chagrin when his only Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater wears out and Mr. Eaton sends him a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake! (10 min) A 1980 production. For a new compilation that includes The Sweater, see From Book to Film: Animated Classics by Sheldon Cohen, below. DVD EB0180 079 $12.95 Noël Noël Compilation In the tradition of great holiday rhymes like The Night before Christmas, Noël Noël is an enchanting tale about a misguided billionaire. Narrated by Leslie Nielsen, this animated fantasy is destined to become a holiday classic. The bonus features are an English/French soundtrack plus a behind-the-scenes look at the famous animation studio of the NFB. (85 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9305 142 $14.95 From Book to Film: Animated Classics by Sheldon Cohen Of exceptional merit, The Canadian Children s Book Centre Video List Sheldon Cohen s animated films, based on well-known short stories, are showcased on this compilation. Roch Carrier s The Sweater, about hockey hero Rocket Richard, is here, along with Pies, Snow Cat and I Want a Dog. The DVD extras include Artist at Work, a recipe for animating a story, and an English/French soundtrack. DVD EB0305 150 $24.95 2 www.nfb.ca/store
ANIMATION : Animation for the Family Animation Greats! This compilation of 8 classic NFB animation shorts includes Oscar nominees The Big Snit, Blackfly and The Cat Came Back, Oscar winner Special Delivery and more. (71 min) A 1999 production. DVD EB0199 213 $24.95 More Animation Greats! A compilation of 10 classic NFB animation shorts: Cactus Swing, La Salla, 64,000,000 Years Ago, Evolution, The Family that Dwelt Apart, The Dingles, Oscar winner Every Child and more! (87 min) A 1999 production. DVD EB0199 214 $24.95 Leonard Maltin s Animation Favorites from the National Film Board of Canada For over 50 years, the National Film Board of Canada has produced a dazzling array of unusual and innovative animated cartoons, remarks Leonard Maltin, host of this great collection of 9 films. Includes the perennial classics The Log Driver s Waltz and The Cat Came Back. (95 min) A 1994 production. DVD EB9194 096 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 3
ANIMATION : Animation for the Family Talespinners Collection This collection for young children uses beautiful animation to bring 8 tales from around the world to the screen. Includes From Far Away by Robert Munsch and Saoussan Askar about a little girl struggling to adjust to a new life in Canada; Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room! by Itah Sadu is a spirited story about a cool kid with a very uncool bedroom, and 6 more! (58 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9302 084 $24.95 Let s All Read Together This multimedia kit consists of a booklet with four stories from Talespinners, an activity guide for parents and children and a DVD with the four films (option of English/French soundtrack). By reading each story and watching the corresponding film, families can build a tradition of reading together! A 2005 production. DVD EB9305 034 $29.95 4 Four Seasons in the Life of Ludovic and the World of Co Hoedeman These eight short films for 3- to 6-year-olds come from Oscar winner Co Hoedeman, celebrated for his puppet animation. Four stories star the teddy bear Ludovic, whose adventures will tug at the heartstrings of tiny tots, parents and grandparents. Also includes four more animated classics from Hoedeman. Comes with a Make Your Own Animation with Ludovic flipbook! A 2003 production. DVD bonus features: a Ludovic photo album, scenes from the making-of and English/French soundtracks. DVD EB9303 098 $19.95 Cuckoo, Mr. Edgar! And Other Wee Beasties DVD EB0304 064 $19.95 These four animated tales are for 5- to 8-year-olds. Two are about Mr. Edgar, who lives in a cuckoo clock. The other two films will also charm little children: Peep and the Big Wide World and Circuit marine. English/French soundtrack. (69 min) A 2004 production. www.nfb.ca/store
BEST OF THE BEST PACKAGE Best of the Best: Especially for Kids Nine great films for kids. The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin: a zany version of the Cinderella tale; Blackfly: a folksinger recounts his battle with the blackfly; The Cat Came Back: the hilarious attempts of a man to get rid of a yellow cat; and more! (82 min) ANIMATION : Animation for the Family Best of the Best: Strange Tales of the Imagination Ten offbeat tales, featuring Oscar winner Neighbours by Norman McLaren; Richard Condie s The Big Snit and La Salla; My Financial Career, based on the Stephen Leacock story; and more. (90 min) Best of the Best: Romantic Tales and Other Whimsical Relationships Ten animated tales to amuse and touch your heart. Includes the Oscar winner Bob s Birthday, the hilarious story of a surprise party for a man turning 40; George and Rosemary, a comedy about two goldenagers; A Chairy Tale and Pas de Deux, by animation pioneer Norman McLaren; The Street, based on a story by Mordecai Richler; and more. (97 min) Best of the Best are compilations of many of the NFB s animated shorts that have garnered either Academy Awards or nominations. Each DVD is also available for only $24.95 each. A 2005 production. DVD EB0105 105 (3 discs) $69.95
ANIMATION : Cutting-Edge Animation animation 6 Volatile Materials This compilation of nine abstract animation films star rhythms, lines, colour and music! The variety of sound matches the visual diversity. The first work, for example, is entitled Cameras Take Five, with excerpts from Dave Brubeck s jazz classic Take Five. Bonus features include commentaries by animation experts and a 32- page, bilingual booklet. (46 min) DVD EB9906 113 $29.95 The Films of Georges Schwizgebel This collection of 13 films covers 30 years of work from Georges Schwizgebel, a Swiss filmmaker with a unique approach to storytelling. Bonus DVD features: director s biography and poster gallery. (67 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB0004 091 $24.95 Cut-Up: The Films of Grant Munro This 2-disc DVD showcases the work of Grant Munro, whose talents as animator, documentarian, actor, dancer, editor and cinematographer have graced the world of cinema for over 50 years. Included here are 7 animated classics, several live-action films and two unfinished works that Munro worked on with Norman McLaren. Bonus features include interviews with Munro and flipbooks. A 2003 production. DVD EB0103 158 $34.95 Generation Extreme DVD EB0003 049 $24.95 These 10 short films, varied in style and technique, prove that animation still lends itself to aesthetic and technical derring-do. Hang on to your shorts. This is the new wave! Bonus features: option of English/ French soundtrack and bios of the filmmakers. (56 min) A 2003 production. www.nfb.ca/store
ANIMATION : Cutting-Edge Animation Norman McLaren The Master s Edition This box set brings together the complete works of Norman McLaren, Canada s best known filmmaker and a genius of animation. From his initial experiments in Scotland in 1933 to his final NFB film in 1983, McLaren s body of work is extraordinary. Rediscover classics like Begone Dull Care, Neighbours, A Chairy Tale, Pas de deux and much more. Bonus features include an 88-page booklet (in French and English), 15 thematic documentaries, over 40 sound tests and unfinished films. Total running time: 15 hours. DVD EB9306 153 $99.99 1-800-267-7710 7
ANIMATION : Cutting-Edge Animation Ryan: the Special Edition Ryan Larkin created groundbreaking animated films during the 1960s and 1970s. Chris Landreth is a present-day pioneer, but the two men have taken very different paths. Landreth created an award-winning animated documentary about Larkin called Ryan, which is on this DVD, with 5 earlier films from both artists! Option of English/French subtitles. A 2005 production. DVD EB0305 017 $24.95 Seven to See! This DVD reveals some of the secrets of animation by showing seven films using seven different techniques: puppets, digital mixed media, sand, charcoal drawings and computer graphics, India ink, pinscreen and paint on glass. Bonus features include an English/French soundtrack, artists bios and a photo gallery. A 2002 production. DVD EB9902 046 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
Arts Shameless: The Art of Disability Bonnie Sherr Klein s career as a filmmaker was interrupted by a catastrophic stroke in 1987. Shameless marks Klein s return. The film tracks a motley gang of five passionate artists with diverse (dis)abilities: from the B.C. Gulf Islands, to Nova Scotia and to California, where they present their multi-faceted self-representations. As we get to know each of these remarkable people, the unexpected richness of life with a disability is exposed. (71 min) DVD EB9106 168 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 Mr Mergler s Gift Ailing music teacher Daniel Mergler has heard Für Elise countless times, but this is different. Young pianist Xin Ben is 9 years old. She illuminates Mr Mergler s final months with her youthful talent. Special DVD features include the French version of this film and musical performances by Xin Ben and Alexandre Solopov. (62 min) DVD EB9904 373 $24.95 Buena Vista Social Club The Buena Vista Social Club, Ry Cooder s album featuring the talents of Cuba s foremost musicians, sold millions of copies. Cooder teams up with acclaimed filmmaker Wim Wenders to reveal the lives and unforgettable music of the performers. From the crumbling barrios of their native Havana, to triumphant concerts in Amsterdam and New York, it s an unforgettable journey. (105 min) A 1999 production. Distributed by the National Film Board of Canada. DVD EB9199 340 $24.95 Cuban Odyssey: Spirits of Havana This DVD includes the video Spirits of Havana (90 min), which follows Canadian jazz musician Jane Bunnett sax player and flautist as she travels across Cuba, playing with some of the country s great performers. Global music fans will be captivated. Includes two bonus music videos: Alma de Santiago and Chamalongo. A 2002 production. DVD EB0102 177 $26.95 ARTS : Music 9
ARTS : Music Don Messer: His Land and His Music A celebration of the king of Maritime fiddling. It s 1969, and Don Messer s band is on a cross-canada farewell tour, packing them in from Halifax to Whitehorse. Don Messer was a folk icon, idolized by millions of fans. Although he died in 1973, Messer has remained a vital presence in Canadian music. (70 min) A 1971 production. DVD EB0171 015 $19.95 Glenn Gould: On and Off the Record A thrilling overview of Gould in all his complexity, both as an artist and as a person a delightful treasure. Toronto Star A compilation of two 1959 releases. At his Lake Simcoe retreat, Gould revels in the freedom that solitude brings. In New York, we see him as the vigorous, sensitive, self-critical creator and interpreter of music. In black and white. (59 min) DVD EB0106 277 $19.95 10 www.nfb.ca/store
ARTS : Music ARTS : Theatre & Comedy Men of the Deeps An absorbing documentary/music tribute. Montreal Gazette The Men of the Deeps chorus is made up of former coal miners from Cape Breton, a group of men whose livelihood has been lost but who use their voices to inspire and uplift. Features 16 outstanding songs. (52 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 259 $19.95 Maroon and the Sounds of Louisiana An absorbing documentary/music tribute. Montreal Gazette This 2-disc DVD consists of three films highlighting the music of Louisiana, with a particular focus on the unique French-speaking culture of the region. Some subtitles. Maroon: Louisiana is home to a unique Creole culture. Tracing the history of the Maroons, the runaway slaves from whom the Creoles inherited their spirit of resistance, this vibrant travelogue reveals a community that transcended its suffering through music. (85 min) Zarico: Zarico is the folk music of the Black francophone culture of southwestern Louisiana. The movements of people during the Depression and World War II brought the rhythms and melodies of Zarico to a wider audience, influencing jazz, the blues and rock. (57 min) Liberty Street Blues: This is jazz New Orleans style. Discover the musicians, street life and traditions of this colourful city, alive with the music that expresses the values and identity of the Black community. (77 min) DVD EB9905 244 $29.95 Acting Blind A group is rehearsing an upcoming performance of Dancing to Beethoven, a story about blind people negotiating their way through the emotional and physical maze of life without sight. Acting Blind takes us into the lives of the actors, most of whom are either blind or visually impaired. They tell the moving story of how this play is a type of salvation for each of them. (52 min) With descriptive narration for the visually impaired: EB9106 104 DVD EB9106 001 $19.95 Prisoners of Beckett This is the true story of five inmates of a Swedish maximumsecurity prison who rehearse the play Waiting for Godot. When the first performance inside the jail is a success, the play is taken on tour. The longing for freedom becomes irresistible; the actor-inmates escape and disappear. The film, with songs by Bob Dylan, creates an existential dream of liberty through the poetic power of Samuel Beckett s play. (52 min) DVD EB9105 047 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 11
ARTS : Theatre & Comedy Offstage Onstage: Inside the Stratford Festival Theatre lovers can discover the method behind the magic of the Stratford Festival. Peek into actor William Hutt s dressing room as he does his vocal warm-ups for Twelfth Night. Watch Martha Henry command the stage in Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Meet artists, craftspeople and technicians who show us their work, from shoemaking to choreographing sword fights and building mechanical monkeys. (83 min) A 2002 production. DVD EB9102 042 $19.95 The Next Big Thing Comedy you can die one night and kill the next. Meet six young comedians as they perform in noisy college cafs, at LA nightclubs and at Montreal s Just For Laughs Festival. We share in their anxieties as they wonder why the same joke bombs one night but charms the next. And is there a talent scout in the audience? Comedy, it turns out, is a very serious business. (166 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 055 $24.95 Tommy A Family Portrait a suitable memento irreverent, exhaustive and personal to the man who made so many Canadians laugh The Globe and Mail A fond tribute to Newfoundland writer and comic Tommy Sexton, who died of AIDS in 1993. Tommy is an unconventional biography about the fifth of nine children who grew up in a traditional Catholic St. John s family an environment that inspired much of his comic material. This film offers insights into the creative mind of a very funny man and includes footage from some of his most hilarious performances. (70 min) A 2001 production. DVD EB9101 011 $19.95 12 www.nfb.ca/store
ARTS : Dance Flamenco at 5:15 Oscar winner! An impressionistic record of a flamenco dance class given to senior students of the National Ballet School of Canada by two great teachers from Spain. This video shows the beautiful North American dancers as they learn an ancient Gypsy art. A 1983 production. (29 min) DVD EB0183 044 $19.95 Breakin In: The Making of a Hip Hop Dancer Our Choice, The Canadian Children s Book Centre Video List The images are everywhere: young Black women shaking their assets in hip hop music videos. This edgy documentary follows Linda, Michelle and Tracy as they compete for roles in such videos. Through their eyes, we see how this world has influenced their values, career ambitions and their concepts of beauty and self-image. (57 min) Bonus features include extra scenes and an interview with Nelson George, author of Hip Hop America. DVD EB9106 166 $19.95 Jeni LeGon: Living in a Great Big Way One of the most accessible genres of dance films: documentaries that combine talking heads, historical footage and performance excerpts to create intimate portraits Village Voice Jeni LeGon began dancing in Chicago and set her sights for Hollywood. There she made over a dozen films but could not break through the colour barrier of a segregated movie industry. In the late 1960s, Jeni made Vancouver her home, where she teaches and choreographs. Features archival footage of Bill Bojangles Robinson, Fats Waller, Paul Robeson and Cab Calloway. A 1999 production. (49 min) DVD EB9199 086 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 13
ARTS : Literature Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen This DVD for Cohen fans features the 1965 video Ladies and Gentlemen Mr. Leonard Cohen, an informal black-and-white portrait of the Montreal poet, novelist and songwriter in his youth. We see him reading poetry to a rapt audience and also alone, or relaxing with family and friends. The bonus features include four short films: I m Your Man, Poen, A Kite Is a Victim and Angel. There are also production notes and a discography. (62 min) A 2006 production. DVD EB0106 116 $19.95 Reading Alistair MacLeod Alistair MacLeod is recognized around the world for his brilliantly crafted fiction. This documentary helps illuminate the sources of his inspiration, especially Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. MacLeod draws on the island s rich Celtic legacy for his life and work. Listen to famous authors read his work, such as Margaret Atwood, Russell Banks and Wayne Johnston. (89 min) DVD EB9105 185 $19.95 14 www.nfb.ca/store
Pegi Nicol: Something Dancing About Her Pegi Nicol MacLeod was a painter who helped bring modernism to the Canadian art scene. Juxtaposing artwork with personal letters and archival material, this film evokes a remarkable creative spirit. Nicol left a joyous legacy striking paintings of wartime servicewomen and kaleidoscopic cityscapes. Like smelling daffodils in mid-winter, was how one critic described her work. (69 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9105 023 $19.95 The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein Oscar nominee! Using her talents as a film animator, Joyce Borenstein celebrates the art of her father, painter Sam Borenstein. She skilfully integrates archival material, filmed sequences, her father s paintings and family reminiscences to create a touching portrait. The bonus features include an option of English/French soundtrack, an interview with Joyce Borenstein as well as an interview with Judith Borenstein, wife of the painter. (58 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9305 130 $19.95 By Woman s Hand Our Choice, The Canadian Children s Book Centre Video List In 1920 a group of young Montreal women artists formed the nucleus of what would later become known as the Beaver Hall Hill Group. This video explores this unique group through the eyes of Prudence Heward, Sarah Robertson and Anne Savage, its most prominent members. (59 min) A 1994 production. DVD EB9194 037 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 Todd McFarlane: The Devil You Know Violent superhero Spawn has made Todd McFarlane the most successful comic book artist in history. Born in Calgary, the young McFarlane reinvented Spider-Man for Marvel Comics before starting his own business. The film follows McFarlane over several months, offering an intimate look at an enigmatic man. (77 min) A 2002 production. DVD EB0102 071 $29.95 ARTS : Visuals Arts 15
CONTEMPORARY CANADA : Canadian Identity Souvenir of Canada A hip, visual potpourri. Kim Linekin, Eye Weekly This is a spectacular documentary about who we are as Canadians at the dawn of the 21st century. Celebrated author Douglas Coupland takes us on a humorous journey that makes us stop, look and marvel at who we are, what we have, and where we might be going. Bonus features include commentary from Coupland, extra scenes, interview clips and some nostalgic film shorts from the NFB. (70 min) DVD EB9106 341 $29.95 16 www.nfb.ca/store
What Are You Anyways? Follow the adventures of the Super Nip as filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns explores his growing up a mix of Japanese and Caucasian in a small Canadian city. This short animated film looks at particular periods in Jeff s life where he battled with finding an identity being a half-minority. This is a humorous yet serious story of struggle and love and finding oneself. (11 min) DVD EB0105 163 $14.95 Trudeau s Other Children Musicians Vineet Vyas, Mei Han and Asif Illyas are part of one of the greatest social experiments the world has seen: multiculturalism. Their stories are placed in juxtaposition with archival footage and excerpts from Pierre Trudeau s journals. The result offers unique insights into the origins and practice of Canada s multicultural policy. (68 min) DVD EB9105 089 $19.95 Why Thee Wed? In 2003, British Columbia became the second Canadian province to recognize same-sex marriage. Meet eight couples who challenged the law in court. Why did they plunge into a scorching debate that meant their lives would be publicly judged? What does it mean to them to exchange marriage vows? Why Thee Wed? offers diverse perspectives on what it means for gay and lesbian couples to walk down the aisle. (50 min) DVD EB9105 054 $19.95 CONTEMPORARY CANADA : Canadian Identity Between: Living in the Hyphen Meet a group of Canadians who are multi-ethnic in a world that wants to put them into a single category. Poet Fred Wah recalls being told by a teacher that he was Chinese, even though his background also includes Irish, Scottish and Swedish ancestry. Shannon Waters, who is half- Coast Salish, is questioned for participating in a First Nations program because of her appearance. Between offers a glimpse of the future: a movement away from hyphenated Canadians! (44 min) DVD EB9105 193 $19.95 Escape to Canada Canada is known for its beavers, Mounties and winter climate, but a new image has emerged: one of potent marijuana, gay marriage and pushing the limits of freedom. In 2003, by apparent coincidence, gay marriage and marijuana are legalized on the same day. Within months, Canada re-criminalized marijuana, and yet the country, used to being called cold, is suddenly cool. Take an action-packed voyage into freedom, Canadian style. (81 min) DVD EB9105 179 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 17
CONTEMPORARY CANADA : Aboriginal Peoples Two Worlds Colliding This is a chronicle of Saskatoon s infamous freezing deaths. One winter night in 2000, a Native man, Darrell Night, is dumped by two police officers in a field on the outskirts of Saskatoon. He survives but is stunned to hear that the frozen body of another Aboriginal man is discovered in the same area. When Night comes forward with his story, he sets into motion an investigation into several suspicious deaths. (49 min) A 2004 production. Totem: The Return of the G psgolox Pole In 1929, the Haisla people of northwestern B.C. returned from a fishing trip to find a 9- metre totem pole missing from their village. The fate of the 19th-century G psgolox pole remained a mystery for over 60 years until it was traced to a museum in Sweden. This video documents the journey of the Haisla to locate and reclaim the traditional mortuary pole. (70 min) A 2003 production. 18 DVD EB9104 246 $19.95 DVD EB9103 047 $19.95 Silent Messengers Explore the mysteries of the Inuksuit, those powerful stone symbols that mark the landscape of the North. With photographer Norman Hallendy and well-known sculptor/actor Natar Ungalaq as their guides, the filmmakers traverse the terrain around Cape Dorset and Igloolik, in search of these markers and their meanings. (94 min) DVD EB9105 184 $19.95 Aboriginal Architecture, Living Architecture This new film offers a fascinating, in-depth look into the diversity of North American Native architecture. Featuring expert commentary and stunning imagery, the film provides a virtual tour of seven Aboriginal communities Pueblo, Mohawk, Inuit, Crow, Navajo, Coast Salish and Haida, revealing how each is actively reinterpreting traditional forms for contemporary purposes. (90 min) DVD EB9105 118 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
CONTEMPORARY CANADA : Aboriginal Peoples Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner Golden Palm at Cannes for the BEST First Feature Film and 6 Genie Awards! This adaptation of an ancient Inuit legend was filmed in Inuktitut and directed by Inuit filmmakers, making Atanarjuat the first feature film of its kind! The 2- disc DVD version has these features: a graphic summary of the legend, a family tree of the main characters and a fact track that runs along with the subtitles, full of helpful notes and production details. (2 h 40 min) A 2000 production. DVD EB9901 229 $39.95 Redskins, Tricksters and Puppy Stew This film hilariously overturns the stereotype of the stoic Indian and shines a light on Native humour and its healing powers. Meet six Native comedians. (54 min) A 2000 production. DVD EB9100 080 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 19
CONTEMPORARY CANADA : Aboriginal Peoples CONTEMPORARY CANADA : African-Canadian Stories Is the Crown at war with us? In 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to be waging war on the Mi kmaq lobstermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Alanis Obomsawin casts her cinematic nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay, offering compelling insight into the relationship between Canada and its First Nations. (96 min) A 2002 production. My Father, My Teacher Inuvialuit filmmaker Dennis Allen explores his relationship with his father. Unlike the elder Allen, Dennis grew up during the period of residential schools and the reform of traditional culture. The result was a loss of identity and a struggle with addiction. Dennis seeks to rebuild their relationship and his connection to their culture. (52 min) 20 DVD EB9102 117 $19.95 DVD EB9105 172 $19.95 Journey to Justice Meet a group of Canadians who took racism to court. Viola Desmond kept her seat at a Halifax theatre in 1946 rather than moving to the section for the city s Black population. Fred Christie, denied service at a Montreal tavern because of his skin colour, appealed to the Supreme Court in 1936. Stanley G. Grizzle worked for fair employment practices. These and other brave pioneers helped secure justice for all Canadians. (47 min) A 2000 production. DVD EB9100 077 $19.95 The Journey of Lesra Martin Lesra Martin lived on the violent streets of Brooklyn when a chance encounter with a group of Canadians changed his fortunes. He moved north, started a new life and became a hero by helping to free a man from jail wrongfully imprisoned American boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter. Now a lawyer who makes his home in B.C., Martin revisits his past and reflects on his life s journey. (46 min) A 2002 production. DVD EB9102 128 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
Allan Legere: The Monster of Miramichi DVD EB0104 144 $19.95 In 1989, the entire town of Miramichi is held hostage by a man who embarks on a 7- month crime spree. The rampage culminates in the killing of a local priest. Finally, Canada s most intensive manhunt frees the people from Allan Legere, the Monster of Miramichi. (47 min) The Man Who Studies Murder Hardwood Cheating Death At 13, Gyasi Ferdinand was living with his mom in suburban Toronto. By 17, he was making up to $2000 a night selling crack cocaine in Regent Park. But at 25, bullets from a rival dealer s gun left Gyasi near death. The shooting led to a profound spiritual experience. Cheating Death takes us inside the mind of a man still struggling with the temptations of the street. This is a journey into the world of drugs, gangs and guns, a world much talked about but rarely understood. (25 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9105 036 $19.95 Academy Award nominee for Best Short Documentary Hubert Davis, son of former Harlem Globetrotter Mel Davis, explores his father s life. Now a basketball coach in Vancouver, Mel talks about growing up in Chicago. He recalls falling in love with Hubert s mother, a white woman, when racism made their union impossible, and his subsequent marriage to a black woman and the birth of a son. Both women in Mel s life speak about love and betrayal, and both sons speak of an absent father. Interviews, archival footage and home movies combine to tell a tale about healing the rift between fathers and sons. (29 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 082 $19.95 CONTEMPORARY CANADA : African-Canadian Stories CRIME Serial killers like Clifford Olson sow terror in our imaginations, yet as anthropologist Elliott Leyton points out, these killings represent only a fraction of the homicides committed. We re far more likely to fall victim to a spouse, friend or acquaintance. On disc 1, Leyton takes us on a Jack-the-Ripper tour of London and a visit to death row in Nevada. On disc 2, he explores why murder rates vary so wildly. Bonus features include interviews with crime writer P. D. James, convicted serial killer David Middleton, a founder of an armed gated community, plus much more! (241 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 068 $29.95 1-800-267-7710 21
ENVIRONMENT Forbidden Forest Millions of acres of Crown land in New Brunswick are managed by six multinationals. Meet two men with a passion to save the forest and to bring some of this public land under community control. Option of English/French soundtrack. (70 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9905 063 $19.95 The Last Trapper Norman Winther is one of the last trappers to live in harmony with the majestic Rocky Mountains. With his wife, Nebraska, a Nahanni Indian, and his sled dogs, Norman takes us on a discovery of another world. Hikes through frozen winter, travels down stormy rivers and attacks by grizzlies and wolves are all part of a trapper s daily life. (145 min) A 2004 production. Paddle to the Sea Oscar Nominee! For all children and those adults for whom the romance of journeying is still strong. This great NFB children s classic is adapted from a story by Holling C. Holling. During the long winter night, a Native boy carves a man in a little canoe and calls it Paddle to the Sea. The boy sets the wooden boat near a frozen stream to await the coming of spring. The film charts the adventures that befall Paddle to the Sea on its long odyssey from Lake Superior to the sea. (30 min) A 1966 production. 22 DVD EB9306 372 $32.99 DVD EB0166 061 ONLY $14.95 Crapshoot: the Gamble with Our Wastes A hazardous mix of waste is flushed into the sewer every day, yet the contaminants we flush resurface in our food chain. Filmed in Italy, India, Sweden, the United States and Canada, this bold documentary questions whether the sewer is compounding our waste problems and explores the alternatives. (53 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 064 $19.95 Suzuki Speaks Genie for Best Science Doc David Suzuki, one of Canada s most radical thinkers, scientists and environmentalists, will open your eyes to a new way of seeing our world as he speaks about the human animal, and our place in the universe. Bonus features include seven speeches made by Suzuki at the UN and a short film entitled It s Not Empty Space. (1 hour) A 2003 production. DVD EB0103 264 $24.95 www.nfb.ca/store
Arctic Mission This 5-disc box set explores global warming, focusing on Canada s North. Each film is 52 minutes long, with an option of English or French soundtrack. A 2004 production. DVD EB9304 239 $29.95 ENVIRONMENT The Great Adventure: Follow the crew on their five-month voyage from Montreal to Vancouver, taking their scientific expedition through the treacherous Northwest Passage. Climate on the Edge: Experts from various fields explain the dynamics of climate change. The Arctic is on the front line: as temperatures increase, the melting of the permafrost releases greenhouse gases that affect the whole planet. Lords of the Arctic: Polar bears depend upon ice to thrive in their Arctic environment. As temperatures rise, will the region s wildlife and northern plants be able to adapt? Washed Away: Global warming causes ocean levels to rise, jeopardizing whole islands. Meet two island communities struggling to prevent the disappearance of land. People of the Ice: For over 4000 years, the Inuit have lived in the Arctic environment, but global warming threatens their habitat and culture. This episode looks at climate change through their eyes. Arctic Mission: An Interactive Adventure This interactive quiz game will encourage children 9 to 12 to learn more about climate change. The object of this game is to go on a northern adventure to save the polar bear by answering questions about the Arctic environment. The answers are found in the film clips provided, all taken from the Arctic Mission Series (see above). Option of English or French soundtrack. A 2005 production. DVD EB0105 149 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 23
ENVIRONMENT Shining Mountains Series Explore the natural wonders, cultural heritage and future of the Rockies with Guy Clarkson, mountain guide, bush pilot and cinematographer. We hear from scientists, adventurers, Aboriginal elders, resource managers, conservationists and developers. Each episode is 47 minutes long. English/French soundtrack. DVD EB9306 276 $39.95 Episode 1 The Ancient Ones: The ancient rock, ice, flora and fauna have adjusted to nature s changes, till modern times. Episode 2 Land of Riches: Relive how the earliest visitors revelled in a land of riches. It s a journey by dog team, locomotive, canoe and climbing party. Episode 3 On the Edge: To study the current state of human encroachment in the Rocky Mountains, our guide skis, climbs hills with snowmobilers, rides boundary trails with park wardens and talks to a First Nations chief. Episode 4 Once and Future Wild: Clarkson completes his mountain odyssey with a search for solutions. He finds business, government and local residents joining forces to ensure that wildlife remain at home on their range. 24 www.nfb.ca/store
FILM & MEDIA Harry Gulkin: Red Dawn on Main Street Harry Gulkin grew up in Montreal during the Great Depression. As a young adult, Harry already had the makings of a revolutionary and devoted half of his life to a utopian dream, until he discovered that his faith in communism was based on illusion. Harry ventured into filmmaking, which led to the prize-winning Lies My Father Told Me. Harry had a new vocation. This is a wonderful story about a born storyteller. (48 min) DVD EB0104 370 $19.95 Nothing Sacred No Quebec politician has escaped the scathing pens of Aislin and Serge Chapleau, two celebrated political cartoonists. Newspaper readers of Montreal s The Gazette and La Presse have been enjoying the work of these two men for thirty years. Meet these court jesters and decide for yourself if they go too far. You ll also hear from two of their favourite targets, Louise Beaudoin and Gilles Duceppe. Option of English/French subtitles. (52 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9305 240 $19.95 Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment The cinéma vérité movement of the 50s and 60s was driven by rebel filmmakers who tore up their scripts, and with handheld cameras and portable sound equipment, sparked a revolution. Interviews with movie-making pioneers show how cinéma vérité has influenced TV, music videos, the Internet and movies. (102 min) A 1999 production. DVD EB9199 173 $19.95 McLuhan s Wake Collector s Edition Canadian Marshall McLuhan was a visionary thinker who coined the term the global village. He viewed media as environments that shape our lives, arguing for a science to understand and escape their effect. This DVD probes his Four Laws of Media. The bonus features includes interviews with media experts, vintage audio and video clips of McLuhan and hundreds of pages of printable text. A 2002 production. DVD EB9102 202 $29.95 Buster Keaton Rides Again DVD EB0101 027 $29.95 Mixing interviews with hilarious excerpts from his slapstick movies, this documentary profiles silent-era icon Buster Keaton as he rides across Canada on a railway scooter. This DVD also includes the movie The Railrodder! (56 min) A 2001 production. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media This 2-disc DVD explores the political life and views of author, linguist and radical philosopher Noam Chomsky. Travelling with him through Canada, Japan, Europe and across the US, we come to know a tireless activist informing, challenging and being confronted by the public and the press. (169 min) A 1992 production. DVD EB9192 072 $29.95 1-800-267-7710 25
FILM & MEDIA : Quebec Filmmakers Michel Brault Oeuvres 1958-1974 Works Michel Brault ranks among the luminaries of Quebec cinema. He has worked as a director and/or cinematographer on about 200 films, many which have become classics. This box set comprises 15 films on five DVDs and covers the 60s and 70s, a period when French Canadians proudly asserted their identity, and innovative auteur cinema flourished. In French with English subtitles. Includes a 103-page booklet with critical commentary and articles. 5-DVD box set + booklet DVD EB9905 248 $59.95 Jutra This 2-disc DVD features three films that capture Claude Jutra, who catapulted Quebec and Canadian cinema into a new era: 1) Claude Jutra: An Unfinished Story; 2) Mon oncle Antoine (English subtitles), named Best Canadian Film Ever Made by the Toronto International Film Festival; 3) A Chairy Tale, directed by Jutra and Norman McLaren. (202 min) A 2002 production. 26 DVD EB0302 134 $29.95 Pour la suite du monde English version For centuries the fishermen of L Île-aux-Coudres, a small island in the St. Lawrence, trapped beluga whales by sinking a circle of saplings into mud at low tide. After 1920 the practice was abandoned. This film is the unrehearsed story of what happened when oldtimers were persuaded to revive the practice by legendary Quebec filmmakers Pierre Perrault and Michel Brault. This DVD version, made in 2005, is based on the classic film made in 1962. It is also found on the Michel Brault box set described above. In French with English subtitles. (105 min) DVD EB0305 169 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
FILM & MEDIA : Quebec Filmmakers L Oeuvre de Gilles Groulx: Collection Mémoire Gilles Groulx remains one of Quebec s most innovative filmmakers. At the heart of the cinéma direct revolution, Groulx created a unique, daring and politcally engaged body of work that helped launch Quebec s révolution tranquille. In French only. A 2002 production. 6-DVD box set + booklets DVD EB0202 027 $59.95 Denys Arcand: L Oeuvre documentaire INTÉGRALE 1962-1981 The Oscar-winning director of Les invasions barbares, Denys Arcand launched his career at the NFB in the 1960s with social and historical documentaries. More than 20 years have gone by, but the works of Arcand remain a challenging analysis of contemporary society. In French only. (758 min) A 2004 production. 5-DVD box set + booklet DVD EB0204 228 $49.95 L Oeuvre de Anne Claire Poirier: Collection Mémoire As director and producer, Anne Claire Poirier shattered taboos and paved the way for women s cinema in Quebec. She addressed complex issues such as rape, family violence, suicide and substance abuse to create her own personal yet socially committed cinema. In French only. A 2005 production. 3-DVD box set + booklet DVD EB0205 004 $49.95 1-800-267-7710 27
GIRLS & WOMEN The Company of Strangers On features alone, this DVD is a winner. Canadian DVD Users Group A group of women are stranded at a deserted farmhouse with only their wits and memories to sustain them. Through the long days and nights, they share their innermost thoughts and feelings turning the crisis into a magical occasion. Features bilingual programming and subtitling, cast and crew bios, director s commentary and scene index. A 1999 production. DVD EB0399 121 $34.95 It s a Girl s World Of exceptional merit, The Canadian Children s Book Centre Video List This film takes us inside the tumultuous relationships of a clique of popular 10-year-old girls. The camera captures a disturbing picture of how they use their friendships to hurt and to gain social power. The suicide of a 14-year-old serves as a stark reminder that social bullying can spiral out of control. A 2004 production. The DVD includes the feature film (65 min), excerpts from CBC Radio One Ideas program on aggression and girls, plus a guide for parents, educators and community groups. DVD EB0104 158 $29.95 Wonder Women These 7 films, all from the animation studios of the NFB, feature a bunch of ladies raring to go. Louise, 96, fights cupboards that have grown too tall. Mabel juggles work, teenagers and now hot flashes! Meet these and other ordinary women whose lives are quite extraordinary! (67 min) A 2004 compilation. 28 DVD EB9104 259 $19.95 HEALTH & HEALING At My Mother s Breast Filmmaker Heather Watson- Burgess is 27. Her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were struck with breast cancer. She grew up waiting for her mom to get sick, wondering when she herself would follow. Through intimate interviews, up-close footage and video diaries, she weaves together an extraordinary family story. (56 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9105 028 $19.95 Into the Night Insomnia remains an enigma, although more than a third of the world suffers from it. Filmmaker Annette Mangaard, a lifelong insomniac, enters a sleep clinic. She talks with hollow-eyed fellow travellers about their worlds of sleep deprivation. She muses on sleeplessness in history and searches through the past for keys: Benjamin Franklin, Charles Dickens and Winston Churchill were all famous insomniacs. (78 min) DVD EB9105 155 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
HEALTH & HEALING House Calls A 2005 production. DVD EB9105 208 $24.95 Determined to improve the quality of life for a generation that s already endured the Great Depression and World War II, Dr Mark Nowaczynski hopes that his photos will raise awareness of the lack of home care for seniors. Bonus features include a photo gallery. (55 min) The Gift of Diabetes When Aboriginal filmmaker Brion Whitford found out he had Type 2 diabetes, he was overwhelmed by the medications prescribed. Brion believed that the answers might lay elsewhere, in traditional Native healing practices. In this film, made recently before his death, he tries to understand why this disease is such an epidemic among Native people. (58 min) DVD EB9105 114 $19.95 Medicine Under the Influence This film addresses the tragic effects of life-sustaining medical treatment on infants. Through the testimony of doctors and therapists as well as the shocking stories told by devoted parents of disabled children, this powerful documentary denounces the lack of support offered to science s little miracles. In French with subtitles. (112 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB0104 264 $24.95 Making Every Moment Count Dr Leora Kuttner, an expert in pediatric pain management, brings us this look at end-oflife care. We meet five remarkable people who show how compassionate care helps dying children to maintain a life with hope, love and grace. The film is a portrait of how families and professionals can come together during a highly emotional time. (39 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 181 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 29
HEALTH & HEALING : AIDS The Bicycle Pax Chingawale is not a doctor or nurse but he s helping to battle AIDS at the grassroots. He pedals his bicycle over 20 km a day, visiting twenty villages in southern Malawi, Africa. He seeks out the abandoned and the ill while monitoring the progress of those whose lives are being saved by ARVs (Anti Retro-Virals). Pax is a volunteer with Canada s Dignitas International, helping to create a model for making ARV drugs accessible to the world s most vulnerable. (17 min) DVD EB9106 219 $19.95 The Origins of AIDS We re still unsure how the AIDS epidemic began. We do know that AIDS was born from contact between humans and chimpanzees infected by the simian immunodeficiency virus. Between 1957 and 1960, Hilary Koprowski was researching a cure for polio. He manufactured a vaccine from monkeys, probably chimps, and injected it into almost one million Africans. This documentary suggests that as scientists tried to rid the world of one disease, they may have caused another epidemic. (43 min) DVD EB0103 279 $19.95 30 www.nfb.ca/store
HEALTH & HEALING : Substance Abuse HEALTH & HEALING : Obesity Cottonland When the last of Cape Breton s coalmines shut down in the 1990s, Glace Bay fell into economic despair and social depression. This film describes the human cost and the lure of OxyContin, a prescription painkiller. We meet a number of self-aware men and women at different stages of dependency. (54 min) DVD EB9106 006 $19.95 Through a Blue Lens Vancouver s Downtown Eastside is home to Canada s worst drug and HIV crisis. It s also the patrol beat of the Odd Squad, seven policemen who videotape the addicts they have come to know and use the chilling images to deliver powerful antidrug messages to high schools. An NFB filmmaker turned her camera on the work of this unique police unit. (52 min) A 1999 production. Warning: contains graphic scenes. Recommended for ages 15 and up. DVD EB9199 117 $19.95 Flipping the World: Drugs through a Blue Lens Teenagers generally mock antidrug videos made by wellmeaning adults. Flipping the World is different: high school students themselves investigate drug addiction. In this film inspired by Through a Blue Lens, seven high school students talk to police, recovered addicts and people still struggling with a drug habit. (30 min) A 2000 production. Recommended for ages 13 and up. DVD EB9199 302 $19.95 The Challenge in Old Crow In the Yukon s Far North, 280 Aboriginals live in the village of Old Crow. The health of the children is a source of concern, with alarming increases in obesity and diabetes. In the 1950s, Father Jean-Marie Mouchet set up a cross-country ski program that produced champions, including Glenna Tetlichi, now a mother. In 2002, Glenna and Father Mouchet devised a new program, the Old Crow Health and Fitness Project. This film shows how a handful of parents took control of the situation to ensure a future for their children. (55 min) Option of English/French soundtrack. DVD EB9906 194 $19.95 The Weight of the World Obesity is killing us and now it s being exported worldwide. The Weight of the World features lively animation and hard-hitting science to illustrate how we have created this toxic environment. It also highlights some communities that are successfully fighting back. The DVD contains the original film (51 min) plus 72 minutes of supplementary material and an English/French soundtrack. A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 117 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 31
HISTORY : War History The Enemy Within During World War II, Britain sent over 34,000 POWs to Canada. The nation opened up 25 remote camps to house and feed the prisoners. Some, like German soldier Theo Melzer, will never forget the experience. He and other elderly men, once the enemy within, share powerful stories of how their lives were changed forever because of the unexpected respect and dignity they received at the hands of their Canadian captors. (52 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 021 $19.95 The Pacifist Who Went to War DVD EB9102 132 $19.95 In World War II, a crisis divided the Mennonites of Manitoba, who were traditionally pacifists. Ted Friesen became a conscientious objector, while his brother John went into military service. A half-century later, John and Ted begin to talk. (52 min) A 2002 production. 8:15 August 6, 1945 Hiroshima These three films commemorate the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. No More Hibakusha: Survivors of Hiroshima recall their most painful memories. If You Love this Planet: In this Oscar - winning film, Dr. Helen Caldicott emphasizes that disarmament cannot be postponed. Minoru: Memory of Exile is the story of the Fukushima family from 1941 to 1953, years that saw Japanese Canadians become victims of racist policy. (100 min) A 2005 compilation. 32 DVD EB0305 145 $19.95 Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story In pre-wwii Vancouver, the Asahi baseball team won the regional championship for five straight years. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, everything changed. The Canadian government sent every person of Japanese descent to internment camps. The former Asahi members survived by playing baseball. This revealing documentary features archival film, dramatic re-creations and interviews with the last of the Asahi. (51 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9102 144 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
HISTORY : War History Canada Remembers 2-DVD set In 1939, Canada was largely an agrarian society. By 1945 it had been transformed into a progressive, industrialized power. This series draws on personal stories and archival footage to tell the story of six of the most significant years in our country s history. (157 min) DVD EB9105 362 ONLY $19.95 Open Secrets A group of WWII veterans break their silence. From the 1930s, when homosexual behaviour was even more unmentionable than cancer, spring these stories of sexual awakening. As the war advanced, the military began to crack down: tribunals, threats of imprisonment, discharge and public exposure. Based on the Paul Jackson book, Courting Homosexuals in the Military. (52 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 082 $19.95 Canada At War 4-DVD box set This series tells the story of Canadian forces during the Second World War. There are scenes in the skies over Britain and Europe, on the campaign fronts of France, Italy, North Africa, the Far East, and on the sub-haunted Atlantic Ocean. The series recalls Canada s part in WWII on the battlefields abroad and on the civilian front at home. Compiled from more than 16 million feet of film shot by Canadian, American, British, German and Russian cameramen. In black and white. DVD EB0105 197 $49.95 1-800-267-7710 33
HISTORY : Canadian History In the Shadow of Gold Mountain Momentum Go head-to-head with an icebreaker. Plunge down a twisting mountain gorge. Soar through the clouds in the nosecone of a jet, then speed along with a dog team across a frozen Arctic lake. This stunning video shows you Canada, coast to coast to coast, as you ve never seen it before. Without words. DVD bonus: Making Momentum, a short film of behind-the-scenes footage. (20 min) A 2002 production. DVD EB0396 041 $19.95 A quietly powerful film and a poignant snapshot of shameful times. The Globe and Mail The Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act plunged the Chinese community in Canada into decades of debt and family separation. This film uncovers stories from the last survivors of this dark chapter in history. (43 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 108 $19.95 Arctic Dreamer: The Lonely Quest of Vilhjalmur Stefansson Explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson is best known for discovering the Copper Inuit, whom he called the Blond Eskimos. The film incorporates archival footage and includes the fresh perspective of Stefansson s six forgotten Inuit grandchildren. (72 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB0103 152 $19.95 The Longest Road will tell you more about the nature of Canadians than any hundred history books. Starweek Magazine Stretching almost 8000 kilometres, the Trans-Canada occupies a special place in Canada s consciousness. Meet the engineers, hitchhikers, entrepreneurs and travellers whose lives have been shaped by our national highway. (70 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 063 $19.95 Obachan s Garden In 1923, at age 25, Asayo Murakami boarded a ship for Canada. The Japanese picture bride was on her way to marry a man she had never met. But Asayo refused to marry the stranger waiting for her, and instead, settled down in the fishing village of Steveston, B.C., with a husband of her own choosing. This is her story. (94 min) A 2001 production. DVD EB9101 056 $19.95 Westray 2002 Genie for Best Documentary The Westray coal mine explosion of 1992 killed 26 men in Nova Scotia. This film traces the stories of three surviving miners and three widows whose lives were forever changed. It explores the circumstances that lured these working people to Westray and kept them there, even though they knew the mine wasn t safe. (80 min) A 2001 production. DVD EB9101 033 $19.95 34 www.nfb.ca/store
HISTORY : World History Bhopal: The Search for Justice In 1984, poisonous methyl isocyanate gas was released from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India. The disaster killed thousands of people and permanently maimed hundreds of thousands more. This documentary explores the continuing cover-up of the truth and the search for environmental and human justice. (52 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 236 $19.95 They Chose China 2006 Golden Gate Award for Best Television Documentary Long Form, 2006 When the Korean War ended in 1954, prisoners of war were free to return home. Twenty-one American soldiers decided defiantly to stay in China. Back in the USA, McCarthyism was at its height, and many Americans believed these men were brainwashed by communists. But what really happened? They Chose China features never-beforeseen footage from the camps as well as interviews with former POWs and their families. (52 min) DVD EB9105 144 $19.95 My Son Shall Be Armenian Six Canadians of Armenian origin return to the land of their ancestors in search of survivors of the 1915 genocide. Through the testimony of those they meet and the accounts of his fellow travellers, the filmmaker has crafted a poignant film on the need to make peace with the past. (81 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 055 $19.95 The Fog of War American Secretary of Defense under presidents Kennedy and Johnson, Robert McNamara sits down one-on-one with awardwinning director Errol Morris to offer new and often surprising insights into historic events: the bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War and its aftermath. The Fog of War received critical acclaim for its personal insider perspective. Roger Ebert hailed it as a masterpiece! (107 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 255 $34.95 The First Emperor of China DVD EB9999 211 $29.95 Qin Shihuang declared himself emperor of all China in 221 BC. This lavish historical drama recreates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty. The DVD features 7 language tracks English, French, Spanish, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin. (42 min) A 1999 production. Mystery of the Maya Filmed throughout Central America, this DVD explores the culture, science and history of the Maya and follows the archaeologists who uncover their story. The DVD features 4 language tracks English, French, Spanish and Mandarin. (38 min) A 1999 production. DVD EB9195 001 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 35
PSYCHOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH Child and Youth Mental Health Series 4-part series This powerful 4-part series sheds light on mental illness in young people, offering practical tools to understand the problems and find solutions. It captures real family stories. Each title can also be bought separately for $19.95. DVD EB9105 194 $69.95 Fighting Their Fears: Child and Youth Anxiety For many children, anxiety can interfere with their ability to make friends or even go to school. We hear from experts and also meet three young people in a documentary that outlines the causes, symptoms and treatments for anxiety disorders. (56 min) A Map of the Mind Fields: Managing Adolescent Psychosis Until recently a diagnosis of psychosis was seen as the end to normal life. With onset occurring most often in youth from 13 to 25, this serious mental health disorder often has tragic consequences when undiagnosed or improperly dealt with. Three young people under 20 share their stories. (56 min) Beyond the Blues: Child and Youth Depression Statistics reveal that depression in youth has increased by one-third in the past 30 years. Through the personal stories of three young people, this film traces the journey of depression, from early signs to diagnosis and treatment. (56 min) Struggle for Control: Child and Youth Behaviour Disorders This is a tool for parents struggling to understand their children s behaviour disorders. This film helps to debunk the myth that children with such disorders are just bad kids, without hope. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder can be treated and effectively managed. (58 min) Life s a Twitch An enchanting portrait of an extraordinary man. Hot Docs Festival 2003 Take a quirky ride into the world of Duncan McKinlay. He barks, spits and shakes. He s also witty, funny and brilliant. Duncan has Tourette Syndrome. He s in nationwide demand for his workshops that enlighten, entertain and boost the spirits of the 100,000 across Canada who have Tourette s. (30 min) A 2002 production. DVD EB0102 166 $19.95 36 www.nfb.ca/store
PSYCHOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH This Beggar s Description Philip Tétrault suffers from schizophrenia. He is also a talented writer. Director Pierre Tétrault tells his brother Phil s story one of art, love and madness. Today Phil spends his days with friends on the street and writes as much as he can. The launch of his poetry book is attended by his old friend Leonard Cohen, whose songs are woven throughout the film. The DVD has an English/French soundtrack, an interview with the director and a photo gallery. (102 min) DVD EB9105 214 $24.95 OCD: The War Inside Obsessive compulsive disorder affects about a half million Canadians. Intimate, often heartbreaking, personal accounts by five OCD sufferers reveal the varied forms of this debilitating affliction and the toll it takes on spouses, parents and the community. A 2001 production. (71 min) DVD EB9101 207 $19.95 Unbreakable Minds Stands with the ranks of many of the best films portraying mental illness. The Globe and Mail This video captures the journeys of three men with schizophrenia. Brad finally leaves his bedroom hide-out to become an A student. At 42, Rob finds paradise in a group home. Randy experiences his worst-ever episode when his doctor changes medication. With the help of Wil- Power, a family-based housing and support centre, they and their families maintain their hope and courage. (52 min) DVD EB0104 357 $19.95 F.A.S.: When the Children Grow Up When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, she can do irreparable harm to her baby. This documentary tells the stories of three adults living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. We also hear from experts in the field. (40 min) DVD EB9102 315 $19.95 Origins of Human Aggression: The Other Story This thought-provoking documentary focuses on aggression in children from 0 to 5. Interviews with researchers in various fields discuss the biological, environmental and psychological factors behind human violence and provide guidelines on dealing with its prevention. (50 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB0105 016 $19.95 The Ties That Bind Meet the Jordan family. Two of the kids are grown up and have moved out. But Chris, 28, has multiple disabilities and still lives at home. However, his parents are aging and facing serious health problems, so they re building their son a long-term network of support to replace them when they die. This extraordinarily intimate film reveals the complexity around one young man s transition toward a more independent life. (56 min) DVD EB9104 193 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 37
SCIENCE & NATURE Einstein and the Stars 3-DVD set Three fascinating documentaries that invite budding scientists to explore the origin of life, watch the sky and question the universe. The Canadian Children s Book Centre Video List From the human cell to galactic systems, the universe is composed of structures we are barely beginning to comprehend. These three fascinating DVDs probe the fundamental nature of our world. Bonus features include an English/French soundtrack, over 100 images from NASA and original text, pictures and quotes from Albert Einstein. A 2004 compilation. DVD EB9304 132 $49.95 Hofmann s Potion LSD was discovered in 1943 when chemist Albert Hofmann was looking for a cure for migraines. Exploring the history of LSD before it was banned, Hofmann s Potion introduces us to the pioneers of LSD research, who share their insights into the ongoing potential of this controversial drug. (57 min) A 2002 production. 38 DVD EB9102 069 $19.95 Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine In May 1997, Garry Kasparov, regarded as the greatest chess player the world had ever seen, agreed to challenge Deep Blue, a hulking IBM supercomputer. Played out in front of the world s media, this chess tournament and scientific experiment would stun the world. (85 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 142 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
SCIENCE & NATURE Miracle Planet Series 5-DVD box set Over its more than 4-billion-year history, the planet Earth has been home to repeated climactic changes and yet life has survived. Featuring location footage, interviews with scientists and cutting-edge computer technology, Miracle Planet recounts the gripping story of Earth s mysterious evolution. Narrated by Christopher Plummer, it is an exhilarating virtual tour. Don t miss it! (248 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB0105 076 $49.95 Science, Please! DVD EB9303 099 $24.95 This DVD consists of 26 scienceminutes, each one explaining a scientific phenomenon or discovery. Animation and humour help answer questions that kids ask: Why is the sky blue? What makes ice slippery? How does a light bulb work? Option of English/French soundtrack. For ages 9-12. A 2003 production. The Genetic Takeover or Mutant Food DVD EB9199 260 $19.95 Genetically modified plants have become part of our daily diet and are found in 75% of processed foods. This revolution has occurred without adequate testing or consumer awareness. This sober documentary raises many pertinent questions. Some subtitles. (52 min) A 2000 production. 1-800-267-7710 39
SPIRITUALITY Scared Sacred Wilbur Award for Best Feature Documentary (for recognizing outstanding work in the secular media featuring religious issues, themes and values) DVD EB9106 211 $34.95 The filmmaker sets out on a pilgrimage to visit some of the ground zeros of the planet: the minefields of Cambodia, wartorn Afghanistan, the toxic wasteland of Bhopal, post-9/11 New York, Bosnia, Hiroshima, Israel and Palestine. He unearths stories of survival, resilience and recovery. (105 min) The bonus DVD features include a guided meditation, a Q&A with the director, a study guide, panel discussions and soundtracks in English, French and Spanish. Words of My Perfect Teacher Dzongsar Khyentse Norbu doesn t fit the traditional image of a guru, but he is one of the world s most eminent Buddhist teachers. Join him and three of his devoted students, from a soccer match in Munich to the kingdom of Bhutan. Features include a French-language subtitle option. (101 min) A 2004 production. 40 DVD EB9904 284 $19.95 Cosmic Current Winner of the Canada Award at the 2004 Geminis Anand Ramayya is on a modern-day spiritual pilgrimage to India. He s joined by his traditional Hindu mother, his father and his rock star brother. From Saskatchewan and Japan to the south of India, the road is filled with surprises. The pilgrimage ends by transforming a family that had grown apart. (50 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9103 154 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
On the Road with Mary This potent road movie is a gripping glimpse of an America that lives in fear. From a poor neighbourhood in Detroit ravaged by crack and violence to a Texas prison, we view the contradictions of a society of extremes and the hidden face of the United States. Along the way, we meet some exceptional human beings helping the down-and-outs of American society. The film s icon, the Virgin Mary, is a symbol of courage. This moving documentary is a spiritual and social pilgrimage that inspires us to give some thought to compassion and individual and group responsibility. (80 min) DVD EB9105 243 $19.95 SPIRITUALITY 1-800-267-7710 41
SPIRITUALITY Spirit Doctors This is a journey into the spiritual world of traditional Native medicine, as practised by Mary and Ed Louie of British Columbia. During the filming of this unique documentary, the sound recordist is diagnosed with throat cancer. He chooses to be treated with modern medicine, but he also looks to Mary and Ed for help. The couple decide to allow Don s doctoring to be recorded in order to teach others. (40 min) DVD EB9105 207 $19.95 The Spirit of Tibet: Journey to Enlightenment, the Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was an inspiration to all who encountered him, including the Dalai Lama, who speaks candidly in this video. Director Matthieu Ricard travelled with Khyentse Rinpoche for over 14 years and photographed areas of Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. Narrated by Richard Gere. (46 min) A 1998 production. 42 DVD EB9198 091 $19.95 Tibetan Book of the Dead Series This 2-DVD series narrated by Leonard Cohen explores ancient Tibetan teachings on death and dying. A 1994 production. A Way of Life: The Tibetan Book of the Dead has been central to Tibetan culture for centuries. From the mountains of the Himalayas, where an old man has just died, to an AIDS hospice run by Ram Dass in California, this documentary brings to life ancient teachings with very modern relevance. (45 min) The Great Liberation: In this docudrama, an old Buddhist lama and a 13-year-old novice monk lead us into the search for compassion and truth. The two cross the mountains to perform final rites for a young Himalayan villager who has died. (45 min) DVD EB9194 092 $34.95 www.nfb.ca/store
SPORTS Ski Bums About 10,000 ski bums make Whistler, B.C., their home. Meet nine hard-core skiers and snowboarders. The video features spectacular skiing and snowboarding while capturing the wild life off the slopes. Bonus features include a photo gallery, filmographies and selected action footage. Warning: Some scenes contain nudity, drug use and coarse language. (76 min) A 2002 production. DVD EB9101 221 $29.95 Shinny: The Hockey in All of Us Every winter as the country freezes over, Canadians take to the ice to play pick-up hockey. Shinny travels from coast to coast to coast and records the nation s favourite game in its purest form: from a lake in the Rocky Mountains, to a frozen patch of the Arctic Ocean and to Long Pond, Nova Scotia, the reputed birthplace of hockey. (55 min) A 2001 production. DVD EB9101 215 $19.95 When Hockey Came to Belfast This film captures the passion of our game, and the strength of friendship forged on, and off, the ice. Well done. Marc Crawford, coach, Vancouver Canucks Paul and Andrew are 15-yearolds who met on the hockey rink in Belfast, a city steeped in decades of religious violence. Paul is Catholic and Andrew is Protestant, and being friends means risking their safety. This is the story of how a Canadian game is bringing Northern Irish youth together. (50 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 191 $19.95 The Rocket A terrific video tribute to one of hockey s greatest names. Montreal Gazette Meet Maurice The Rocket Richard on and off the ice, and follow his spectacular 18-year career with the Montreal Canadiens. The Rocket features footage from games and interviews with players, fans, hockey officials, sportscasters and Richard himself. Bonus features include the French version of the film plus The Sweater, the classic animated story. (52 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9905 239 $19.95 1-800-267-7710
SPORTS Cricket and the Meaning of Life When life-long cricket fan Sanjay Talreja immigrates to Toronto from India, he meets a passionate coach and a team of young cricketers comprised of second-generation Canadians. Follow this extraordinary team as they embark on a life-changing competition in Trinidad, revealing that the game is crucial to the identity of many new Canadians. Filmed in Toronto, Trinidad and India. (44 min) DVD EB9105 267 $19.95 Duhamel DVD EB9906 212 $24.95 Follow the exploits of Miguel Duhamel, an intense Quebec motorcycle champion. With spectacular racing images and family footage, this film delivers a gripping portrait of a champion and a look at a fascinating sport. (45 min) A 2004 production. Bill Mason s Path of the Paddle Series Join Bill Mason as he demonstrates the art of canoeing. on quiet water and whitewater. Each of the four film classics is about 28 minutes long, covering basic paddling, for solo and doubles, on quiet water and whitewater. A 2004 production. DVD EB0104 071 $29.95 The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali A look back at 1966, when George Chuvalo, from Toronto, took on the greatest fighter in history, Cassius Clay now known the world over as Muhammad Ali. Archival images and commentary from eye witnesses, including Chuvalo and Ali s brother, bring this drama to life. (100 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9102 331 $19.95 Waterwalker Follow canoeist Bill Mason into the Ontario wilderness. Along the way, Mason paints and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn. (87 min) A 1984 production. DVD EB0184 024 $19.95 44 www.nfb.ca/store
Whale Mission Series This 2-part series on whales has an option of an English/French soundtrack. Keepers of Memory: The northern right whale is the planet s most endangered large whale species, yet biologists have tantalizing evidence that there are more whales out there. The ship Sedna IV and its science team are following the ancient route of early whalers in the treacherous North Atlantic Ocean to find out! (52 min) The Last Giants: A moratorium on the slaughter of whales was established in 1986, but since then the member countries of the International Whaling Commission have been tearing each other apart over the possible resumption of the hunt. What is the future for the last of the planet s giants? (52 min) DVD EB0306 314 $29.95 WILDLIFE My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers The Troake family settled in Newfoundland over 300 years ago and have long been known as a sealing family. The seal hunt has now become one of the world s most volatile debates in animal politics, and the people who earn their livelihood from it are reviled and ridiculed. The Troakes have been known as the voice of reason within this debate. Anne Troake embarks on a personal exploration of her clan and her place of birth. (55 min) DVD EB9105 215 $19.95 Being Caribou A wildlife biologist and filmmaker set out from the Yukon to follow the migration of the porcupine caribou herd to their calving grounds in Alaska. They take us along on a perilous journey on foot. Their stunning narrative reveals the threat of proposed oil and gas drilling on these vulnerable northern creatures. (72 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 179 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 45
WILDLIFE March of the Penguins Every March in the Antarctic, emperor penguins begin their quest to find the perfect mate. Cameras follow their amazing courtship, which begins with a long journey across the continent in freezing temperatures. Includes the French version of this film. (139 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB0304 360 $29.95 46 www.nfb.ca/store
WILDLIFE Fascinating, hilarious! The Globe and Mail Project Grizzly Troy James Hurtubise dreams of coming face to face with a grizzly bear, and he has created a suit of armour that is a fusion of high-tech and homespun ingenuity. Follow him from North Bay, Ontario to the Rocky Mountains, where he tries to put his invention to the test. Project Grizzly is more than just a documentary, it s a cult hit and a worldwide phenomenon, continuing to capture and fascinate audiences year after year. (72 min) A 1996 production. This DVD, made in 2004, has these added features: remastered audio, a commentary track by director Peter Lynch, a critical appreciation commentary track by Richard Crouse and Geoff Pevere (both from Reel to Real), deleted scenes and a booklet written by the director. DVD EB0104 206 $39.95 1-800-267-7710 47
WORLD ISSUES War Hospital Travel to Kenya to see the world s largest field hospital. It is here that the Red Cross, over the past 18 years, has cared for victims of the civil war in nearby Sudan. From the beginning glimpses of rebel fighters to the final, sombre graveyard scene, this documentary subtly brings home the horrors of war. Warning: graphic images. (89 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9105 042 $19.95 Discordia In 2002, former Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was invited to Montreal s Concordia University. His scheduled appearance led to violent protests, and the speech was cancelled. Discordia documents the fallout from that day by following three campus activists. (69 min) The bonus features on the DVD include interviews with Alan Dershowitz, Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk and the filmmakers, as well as an English/French soundtrack. A 2004 production. DVD EB0304 222 $24.95 The Children of Leningradsky In Moscow some 30,000 children are homeless. They panhandle, sell their bodies for money and sniff glue to curb hunger and to escape from the world. When Tanya, a 14-yearold, dies from a glue overdose, the magnitude of this issue becomes overwhelmingly apparent. This film explores the social ills and shortcomings of a country struggling to live up to its democratic expectations. With subtitles. (34 min) A 2004 production. 48 DVD EB0104 383 $19.95 The Fence DVD EB0104 224 $19.95 The Peacekeepers Filmmaker Alexandre Trudeau spent a season in Israel and the West Bank living on both sides of the security barrier in the Jenin-Afula area. The Fence is sober testimony to how these two neighbouring peoples have never been more at odds with each other. (46 min) A 2004 production. This is a dramatic portrait of the struggle to save a failed state, the Democratic Republic of Congo. We watch what goes on at UN headquarters in New York, and we re with UN troops as the northeast Congo erupts. As Secretary-General Kofi Annan tells the General Assembly at the conclusion of this film, History is a harsh judge. It will not forgive us if we let this moment pass. Warning: contains disturbing images. (83 min) A 2005 production. DVD EB9305 124 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
WORLD ISSUES Me and the Mosque In many mosques in Canada, women are put behind barriers to pray and sometimes they re not even allowed inside. Filmmaker and journalist Zarqa Nawaz wants to know why. She visits mosques across North America, interviewing scholars and a variety of Muslims about equal access for women. This smart documentary presents personalities on all sides of the issue. (52 min) DVD EB9105 113 $19.95 The Other Zionists Through a series of checkpoints and roadblocks, Israeli soldiers control the free movement of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza. Checkpoint Watch, an organization of more than 500 patriotic Israeli women, challenges the justice of the occupation by defending the human rights of Palestinians trying to cross these checkpoints. This is their story. (52 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB0104 355 $19.95 No More Tears Sisters DVD EB9104 294 $19.95 Fahrenheit 9/11 Set during the violent conflict in Sri Lanka, this documentary re-creates the life of human rights activist Dr. Rajani Thiranagama, who was assassinated at 35. Fifteen years after Rajani s death, her older sister, a former Tamil militant, breaks her long silence. (78 min) A 2004 production. Academy Award winner Michael Moore presents a searing examination of the role played by money and oil in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11. He blends captivating and thoughtprovoking footage and revealing interviews, with his own brand of humour and satire. (122 min) A 2004 Michael Moore production. DVD EB9304 234 $29.95 1-800-267-7710 49
WORLD ISSUES Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire Follow Ret. Lt.-General Roméo Dallaire as he returns to Rwanda ten years after the genocide that saw 800,000 Africans slaughtered. At the time, Dallaire commanded the UN peacekeeping mission in Rwanda, but he was powerless to stop the disaster. Warning: contains disturbing images. (56 min) Bonus DVD features: commentary tracks by director Peter Raymont and Toronto Star critic Geoff Pevere; excerpts read by Lt.-General Dallaire from his book Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda; English/French soundtrack; photo gallery; reading list and much more! (91 min) DVD EB9904 347 $39.95 WORLD ISSUES : Globalization El Contrato: The Contract View from the Summit DVD EB9102 040 $19.95 Cesar Chavez Black Eagle Award 2005 Follow Teodoro Martinez and several of his countrymen from Mexico as they make an annual migration to Leamington, Ontario. For eight months, 4000 migrant labourers come to pick tomatoes for conditions and wages no local will accept. Grievances are many, but there s a long line of others back home who are willing to take their place. (51 min) A 2003 production. DVD EB9906 167 $19.95 It s April 2001, and Quebec City prepares to host the Summit of the Americas. Seven NFB film crews provide an extraordinary view, meeting protestors, a high-level police officer and two key participants of the Summit, both supporters of free trade. (75 min) A 2001 production. Vendetta Song Eylem Kaftan is taking a journey into the heartland of her Kurdish ancestry. Armed with only a few contacts and a faded family photo, this Montreal filmmaker travels to Turkey to unravel the 30-year-old mystery of her aunt Guzide s murder. Her widowed aunt refused to follow custom and married a man different from the one chosen for her. (52 min) A 2005 production. 50 DVD EB9105 040 $19.95 Shipbreakers Best Nature/Environment Documentary, Yorkton Film Festival 2005 Alang is a shantytown in India. Most of the 40,000 people here dismantle the rusting hulks of thousands of ships. One worker a day, on average, dies on the job, some from explosions or falls, but many will contract cancers caused by toxic substances. This is an unforgettable portrayal where Third World ingenuity meets 21st century global economics. (73 min) A 2004 production. DVD EB9104 205 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
WORLD ISSUES : Globalization The Tobacco Conspiracy This gripping investigation of the tobacco companies covers three continents, exposing the vast conspiracy of a criminally negligent industry that conquers new markets through corruption and manipulation. Anti-smoking groups are organizing and scoring points, but the fight remains fierce. With its diverse viewpoints, shocking interviews and riveting images, The Tobacco Conspiracy deftly defines the issues. (52 min) DVD EB9105 154 $19.95 Roger & Me In 1989, Michael Moore burst upon the American moviemaking scene with Roger & Me. His efforts to meet General Motors Chairman Roger Smith and persuade him to visit Flint, Michigan, frame a film that uses humour to devastating effect. It champions people over profits and slyly lampoons corporate America as it shows how the Flint folks cope with economic setbacks. (90 min) A 1989 Michael Moore production. DVD EB9389 214 $24.95 Bombay Calling A vibrant, insightful look at young people employed in India s bustling call-centre industry. Eye Weekly Here s chasing the American dream, Indian style. Kas Lalani is cashing in on the global gold rush of telemarketing jobs from the West. Bombay provides access to eager, English-speaking youths. For their efforts, they re paid more money than their parents ever dreamed of earning. And they spend it. Bombay Calling dives into this bustling world of late nights, long hours and hard partying. (70 min) DVD EB9106 225 $19.95 Tokyo Girls Meet four Canadian women who work as hostesses in Japanese nightclubs. Hilary came to pay off her student debts, Nancy to study Japanese dance. But some of these women become consumed by the lavish lifestyle and forget why they came. Shot in Canada, Osaka and Tokyo. (57 min) A 2000 production. DVD EB9100 064 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 51
YOUTH YOUTH The Year Before Underachieving, sullen, scary. Teenage boys are getting a bad rap these days, but what are their lives really like? Meet four Montreal teens in their final year of high school and eavesdrop on everyday, personal moments for a fresh look at what it s like to be young and male today. Forget the experts, stats and screaming headlines let the guys speak for themselves. (63 min) DVD EB9106 120 $19.95 Inuuvunga: I am Inuk, I am alive Hockey, hip hop and midnight Ski-Doo rides. Welcome to Inukjuak. Eight Inuit teens with video cams offer a contemporary view of life in Canada s North. With rough candour, they offer a sharp account of coming of age in a time of confusion and cultural dislocation. In Inuktitut, with subtitles. (58 min) A 2004 production. 52 DVD EB9104 138 $19.95 Shredded Mohawk Girls With insight, humour and compassion, Mohawk director Tracey Deer takes us inside the lives of three teenage girls as they tackle the same issues of identity, culture and family she faced a decade earlier. Mohawk Girls provides a surprising inside look at modern Aboriginal youth culture. Deeply emotional yet unsentimental, it reveals the hope, despair, heartache and promise of growing up Native at the beginning of the 21st century. (53 min) DVD EB9105 167 $19.95 Of exceptional merit, The Canadian Children s Book Centre Video List Meet a group of teenage boys who want to transform their bodies to become shredded like the muscle-filled images in the media. The boys reveal the risks they re confronted with to achieve the ideal male shape: obsessive exercise, supplement use and steroids. (22 min) DVD EB9105 134 $19.95 www.nfb.ca/store
YOUTH Exiles in Lotusland Like a quarter of Vancouver s homeless youth, Mélo and Ti-criss made the trip from Quebec, seeking escape and adventure. From east to west, from the streets to a hotel, with a welcome interlude in the country, they seek their place in society, but often find only boredom. Getting high on crystal meth doesn t always chase away the tedium. English subtitles. (71 min) DVD EB9905 238 $19.95 Wards of the Crown Leaha, Andrew, Emily and Chantal are among the 66,000 youngsters in the child welfare system in Canada. This film tracks these four foster kids, between 16 and 20, who are getting ready to leave the child welfare system, a system that couldn t meet their needs. The DVD also includes the original French version. (43 min) DVD EB9305 174 $19.95 Where Did You Sleep Last Night? In this graphic drama we meet Jodie, a suburban teen bored with life until she meets Silas. But Silas is no ordinary boyfriend. He s a pimp. This video illustrates how sex-trade recruiters lure teens away from friends and family, gain their trust, then force them into a life on the streets. (22 min) A 2001 production. DVD EB9101 219 $19.95 1-800-267-7710 53
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