SVS Library News for Humanities
New DVDs to enhance your curriculum ~ Fall 2016
Let There Be Light
Presented in cooperation with the National Archives and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this collection features four documentaries directed by John Hurston as part of his service as an officer in the Army Signal Corps. The documentaries are not simple propaganda, but reflect Hurston's own changing attitudes toward war.
Frontline: Immigration Battle
Frontline takes us inside the hard-fought battles and secret negotiations over immigration reform on Capitol Hill. Explore President Obama's push for policy changes that could impact the fate of millions and define what it means to be American for decades to come.
Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades
For the men who fought perhaps the fiercest battle of WWII, 70 years have passed. But the memories of those 36 bloody days on Iwo Jima have not. In 2015, men who lost so much made the emotional pilgrimage back to face the defining moment of their lives. There is no other battle in any twentieth century war where former enemies would later come together for a ceremony of remembrance and forgiveness.
The Mask You Live In
The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America's narrow definition of masculinity. Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the "boy crisis" and tactics to combat it.
Lincoln's Greatest Speech
A reminder that national civility is possible!
From VideoLibrarian: Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural speech, dated March 4, 1865, is delivered here by actor Richard Dreyfuss and closely analyzed by bestselling Lincoln biographer Ronald C. White. Taking Lincoln’s 700-word address one sentence or paragraph at a time, White makes viewers appreciate once again how America’s 16th president set the tone for national civility and reconciliation with his rhetorical nuances and inclusive language. White also highlights some of Lincoln’s gifts as a writer-orator, such as his use of alliteration and his repetition of certain words.
30 Days: The Complete Series
Eighteen episodes feature a diverse group of participants, each given the opportunity to experience firsthand a world that is the complete opposite of their own comfortable existence. As the participants learn about the lives and beliefs of others, viewers learn more about themselves.