POLS 1150-World Politics ROY: Streaming Video
Countdown to Zero
- Countdow to ZeroWalker, L. (Director). (2010). Countdown to Zero [Video file]. Magnolia Pictures. Retrieved June 29, 2023, from Kanopy.
Sample films from Kanopy
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After you've logged in, search Kanopy by topic or film title.. Below are some titles and brief descriptions of Kanopy films available from the library that pertain to World Politics.
- Born in Gaza 2014Filmed during the 2014 siege of Gaza, which left 507 children dead and 3,598 wounded, ’Born in Gaza’ follows a group of young children growing up in a war zone.
- Climate Refugees 2010Nash, M. Hogan, J. (Director). (2010). Climate Refugees [Video file]. Video Project. Retrieved December 20, 2023, from Kanopy.
- Deep Green 2012Travel to 9 countries with Matt Briggs to uncover the best ideas, cutting-edge technologies and restorative solutions to help curb climate change.
- The SettlersA look at Jewish settlers in the West Bank and their allies - Jewish and non-Jewish alike - in Israel, America and Europe.
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Building a Pedagogy of Student Engagement & Success through Documentaries
These documentaries were purchased and supported by a OIE-CLEC grant
- Give and TakeAfter seven of their drivers died from COVID-19, a car service in Queens, NY started hosting a community fridge on the sidewalk outside their offices.
- Earth Water WomenEarth, Water, Woman spotlights the Fondes Amandes Community Re-Forestation Project in Trinidad and Tobago, and its charismatic leader Akilah Jaramogi, in their ongoing efforts to transform barren hillsides into a vibrant, healthy ecosystem.
- Pasang: In the Shadow of Mount EverestPasang: In the Shadow of Everest chronicles Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s tragic and inspiring journey to become the first Nepali woman to summit Everest in 1993.
Films on Demand
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Crisis in Ukraine
- Video from the New York TimesScroll down for video clips