What drives the global economy? This diverse collection of five films uncovers the connections between the experiences of women on a local level to broader economic patterns worldwide. From sex work to sustainable wages, these films tackle some of today’s most relevant issues and highlight the ways women are mobilizing to make changes in their lives.
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491 (1964)
101m
Director: Vilgot Sjöman
Synopsis: A number of shorts about class conflict, portrait of working class youth in Sweden in the 1960s.
6 Weeks of Solidarity (1995)
9m
Director: Victor Dobchuk
Synopsis (CLiFF): A look at the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, 75 years later.
60 Minues – Mountaintop Removal Mining (2000)
15m; U.S.
Cast: Mike Wallace, Ken Hechler, Joe Lovett, James Weekly, Bill Raney, Bob Wise
Mike Wallace does the definitive story on mountaintop removal mining. Gubernatorial candidate Bob Wise used a clip of the story in 2000 in his campaign in which he defeated Gov. Underwood for his second consecutive term. Starting with the effects of federal Judge Haden’s ruling that MTR violated the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, Wallace explores the destruction of MTR on peoples’ lives, interviewing many people including leading anti-MTR people such as WV Secretary of State Ken Hechler, Joe Lovett from the Appalachian Center for the Economy and Environment, James Weekly and others. He also interviews Bill Raney, the president of the WV Coal Association. Wallace asks Gov. Underwood about the half million dollars donated to his campaign and another half million donated to his 1992 inaugural party. Underwood was a long-time employee of WV coal companies after his first term as WV governor. Ken Hechler believes this story is still the best one ever filmed on MTR and its impact on peoples’ lives.
Access: CBS News purchase – http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml
The $5.20 an Hour Dream (1980)
104m; U.S.
Director: Russ Mayberry
Cast: Linda Lavin, Richard Jaeckel, and Nicholas Pryor
9 Star Hotel (2006)
78m; Israel
Director: Ido Haar
Palestinian men build luxury condominiums by day, and hide in makeshift tents to avoid the authorities at night
9/11 Dust and Deceit at the World Trade Center (2007)
59m; U.S.
Director: Penny Little
The impact of the environmental disaster after 911 will continue for years.
Contact Info: http://www.911dust.org/ penny@peopletopeople.tv
A Call To Action: Trade Unions and Climate Change (2009)
1:45m; International
Director: SustainLabour
Sustainlabour and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) have jointly produced and launched four short campaign videos showcasing trade union experiences, challenges, opportunities and commitments for action on climate change. More than 45 trade union organizations worldwide have contributed to their making. Unions’ messages for action highlight that the environment, employment, justice and a just transition are all part of the same fight. Climate change is everyone’s problem. We can and we will be part of the solution. JOIN US! View all four videos and vote!
A call to action
Making it happen
The Union of Green
The Way Forward
In addition to the campaign videos, also available is Time to Tackle Climate Change, a 20-minute video in English, French, and Spanish. To view it please contact Sustainlabour or visit our website http://www.sustainlabour.org
A Civil Action (1998)
115m; U.S.
Director: Steven Zaillian
Cast: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy
The families of children who died sue two companies for dumping toxic waste: a tort so expensive to prove, the case could bankrupt their lawyer.
A Flaming Rock: Coal! (2007)
53m
Director: Ellery Cadiz and Enoch Hicks
Synopsis (WV Division of Culture): This pro-coal film, made by Enoch Hicks and Ellery E. Cadiz, looks at the geology and history of coal, and traces mining methods from the earliest hand-loading efforts to today’s mechanized techniques. It pays tribute to the dedicated men and women who mine coal and describes their living and working conditions through the years. In addition to its 15 chapters of primary content, the DVD contains bonus features, including a history of mine safety, a history of mining machinery, a simulated mine explosion, and a virtual tour of the McDowell County town of War, home to filmmaker Enoch Hicks, which is depicted as a typical mining community.
Website: http://www.aflamingrock.com/a_flaming_rock.htm
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