When five Violent Federal Offenders explore the formative events of their childhood, their journey exposes us to the violence and abuse that they experienced as children. Through the retelling of their personal stories, we are able to glimpse some of the unresolved issues that helped to fuel the violence in...
#1300-25, 24 minutes, 1996 This video examines both the short and long term effects on domestic violence on children. Studies have shown that even if a child is not physically abused, witnessing the violence not only scars the child emotionally, but leads to behavior, that, as an adult, mimics what...
#1300-24, 105 minutes, 1994 Eighteen years after Jake and Beth Heke married in the first flush of teenage love, Jake remains a muscular handsome man who exudes an explosive energy. Now, five kids later, Jake still spends most of his time at the pub proving his manhood with his fists....
1200-24, 13 minutes, 2011 A look at intergenerational abuse and how it eats away at the fabric of families, while also showing how patterns of abuse can be turned around through restorative justice, the legal system and combinations of the two. Request
1200-23, 28 minutes, 2004 As many as one in five older Americans have late-life depression, which can lead to suicide. In this program from The Doctor is In three senior citizens describe how they have coped with this life-threatening illness. Request
1200-22, 130 minutes, 2010 This film follows seven diverse seniors over two years, recording their experiences for a series of short and episodic stories. Extending beyond a discussion of the limitations of age and disease, the film provides intimate insight into older adults’ lives Request
1200-21, 30:00 minutes Provides emotional support and useful information for caregivers and families of people with Alzheimer’s. Includes commentary from experts and dramatization of the disease’s progress and impact. Gives advice on meeting the needs of both the person with the disease and caregivers. Request
1200-20, 3 discs, 8 hours total, 2009 One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. The Alzheimer’s Project provides an in-depth look inot the scientific advances being made in research and medical understanding...
#1200-19, 32 minutes This video, built on interviews with people caring for relatives with Alzheimer’s, plus noted professionals in the field, explains what Alzheimer’s disease is, the stages of the condition and offers practical advice for providing the greatest possible quality of life for the longest possible time. Request
1100-94, 60 minutes, 2018 The program captures the story of the opioid crisis through personal stories and interviews with experts and reveals the tragic impact of the overuse of prescription painkillers on induvials, families, and communities. Request
