The Women's Studies Video Library is available to WS and UNH Faculty who would like to show a film in their class. Students may access videos, but they must remain in the WS office while they are being watched.
Reservations and questions should be directed to womens.studies@unh.edu.
85- Eco-feminism Now! -Bringing together insights from women's activism and experience, ecofeminism offers a critique of social and environmental problems along with a reconstructive vision for the future. Within the context of the 1994 "Women and Ecology" conference hosted by the Institute for Social Ecology, this documentary draws on interviews with activists and scholars to offer a clear, visual introduction to the theory and practice of ecofeminism. (1996) 37 min
159- We Won't Go Back!-This video documents the march and struggle to protect abortion rights and reproductive freedom in the U.S. on April 5, 1992.
15- Crossing Borders-The story of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, begun during W.W.I, remaining a symbol of the enormous contribution women have made in building an international anti-militarist movement.
63 The Women of Hull-House Herstory Activism This inspiring video, created from vivid historical photographs, tells the story of Hull-House through the remarkable contributions of Jane Addams and other Hull-House women to the history of social welfare, education, progressive reform, women's rights, sociology, labor relations, international peace, and many other areas of American life. (1992)
70- Lucretia Mott-Recreates several significant moments from Mott's life as an activist during the 19th century for the rights of Blacks, Native Americans, and women. Includes excerpts from some of her most moving speeches for peace and equal rights for all human beings, and against "carnal violence" (war, slavery, domestic abuse). (1985)
152- "Iron Jawed Angels"-The true story of how Alice Paul and Lucy Burns took the woman's suffrage movement by storm while putting their lives at risk to help American women get the vote.
5- Before Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community-Focuses on events from the earlier [1920s] lesbian/gay subculture leading to the 1969 riots at NYC's Stonewall Inn. (1986)
137- Transamazon: A Gender Queer Journey-Joelle Ruby Ryan, born Joseph Nolan Ryan in Newfields, NH, has become a well-spoken, passionate voice for Transgender empower-ment and liberation in the U.S.
11- A Century of Women: Sexuality and Social Justice - A comprehensive look at women's efforts to shape their own destinies and establish a system of justice for not only themselves, but for all Americans.
43- Out From Under: Domestic Violence: -What You Can Do About It Violence Against Women Activism On domestic violence.
93- In Whose Honor? -Charlene Teters Women of Color Activism Story of a woman's struggle to put an end to the use of Native American traditions and Native American "Mascots" and symbols as mascots for college and professional sports teams.
79- Celebration of Age: The Croning Ceremony-Using music, story and symbol, inspired older women are honoring this stage of life with family and friends. Through croning, they step forward to share their wisdom and life lessons with others at family reunions, mother/daughter events, community festivals, or women's gatherings. The bonding of younger and older women is shown throughout the video, as they weave together history and heritage, celebrating their positive contributions to family and to society. [Accompanying Discussion Guide] (1996) 56 min
50- Silent Pioneers: Gay and Lesbian Elders-Documentary. 3.5 million lesbian/gay elders in America lived their lives as "silent pioneers," and quietly paved the way for a younger, more vocal generation. Challenges stereotypes of aging and homosexuality. 45 min
80- Grandmothers Speak: Healing the Earth Aging -Speaking our from dramatically different backgrounds and experiences, these women of age gathered together in the desert to seek new answers to old questions, search for innovative ways to make a difference, and to heal the world. Crystallizing their philosophical perceptions and insights, the truths of the grandmothers of ring out clearly, bringing us inspirational words to live by. [Accompanying Discussion Guide] (1996) 38 min
108- Wind Grass Song: the Voices of Our Grandmothers- Based on interviews with five Oklahoma women aged 85-101, black, native american and white... 20 min
13- The Changer: A Record of the Times-Based on the title of Chris Williamson's album The Changer and the Changed, an inspirational look at the herstory of women's music. Interviews and/or performances featuring well-known artists. Also includes rare concert footage. (1991) 60 min
98- Paris Was a Woman -An in-depth look at the influence women had on the arts in Paris in the early part of this century. Features many prominent women writers and artist from the time, including Gertrude Stein 75 min
118- Guerillas in Our Midst-Presents a savvy exploration of the machinations of the commercial art World during it's in the 1980's, and brings the Guerilla girls to the screen. This anonymous group of art terrorists has succeeded in putting racism and sexism on the agenda and their witty and creative tactics have changed the face of political and cultural activism. (1992) 35 min
133- Womanhouse -Documentary on Judy Chicago and "The Dinner Party." 43 min
149- Celia Laighton Thaxter-Documentary has authorities talking about her life and her influence on others in dance, music, and theatre through the eyes of present-day artists. 26 min
36- The Last Story Quilt-The paintings, philosophy, and inspiration of Faith Ringgold, one of the pioneers in using the medium quilt as an important high art form. 30 min
59 Wild Women Don't Have the Blues: The Women, The Music, The Legacy -The history and lives of early Black American blues singers including Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters. (1989) 28 min
168- The Righteous Babes-Explores the intersection of feminism with popular music, focusing on the role of female recording artists in the 1990s and their influence on modern women. (1998) 50 min
29- "Hearts and Hands"-A social history of 19th century women and quilts. Chronicles the 19th century's great movements and events such as the early textile industry, abolition, the Civil War, westward expansion, temperance and women's suffrage. The film presents the lives of often anonymous women as well as extraordinary individuals such as Harriett Tubman, Elizabeth Keckley, Frances Willard and Abigail Scott Duniway. 60 min
146- Rise Up and Call Her Name-woman-honoring sacred art, both ancient and contemporary 120 min
20- The Famine Within-First person accounts of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. [Also available from Health Education.] 90 min
104- Fit: Episodes of the Body -"History of what it means to be healthy and ""fit"", exercise archival films and pictures
From the nineteenth and twentieth century" 74 min
132- Unbound - Women from diverse backgrounds free themselves of the bra and speak about the significance of their breasts in their lives. 19 min
164- Mirror Mirror-Explores the relationship between a woman's body image and the quest for an idealized female form. 13 women, of varying age, size, and ethnicity, candidly reveal the ambivalence with which they regard their own bodies. (1990) 17 min
162- In Our Own Words-Several women, one man, and a mother who lost her daughter to anorexia provide a first-hand look at what it feels like to have anorexia and bulimia. 30 min
163- "Dying to be Thin" - 24 min
10- A Century of Women: Image and Popular Culture-The story of women in the 20th Century- how they lived, loved, worked, played and, most importantly changed the course of American history. 95 min
35- Killing Us Softly - On the exploitation of women in advertising. This is a 16 mm film -- Health Education has in video format. (1979) 29 min
91- Meat Media-"Short film showing different images of women in media and society; includes eating concerns, violence against women, body image, media portrayals of women." 7 min
115- Killing Us Softly -3 -Jean Kilbourne reviews if and how the image of women in advertising has changed over the last 20 years. Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and commercials to critique advertising's image of women. By fostering creative and productive dialogue, she invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way... 34 min
41- No Longer Silent- Documentary on the struggle for justice and equality of Indian women and on the socio-political and cultural alienation of Third World women. Issues include abortion, health care, and bride burning. (1988) 57 min
15- Crossing Borders-The story of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, begun during W.W.I, remaining a symbol of the enormous contribution women have made in building an international anti-militarist movement. 32 min
14- Conversations with Women from the Third World -Contemporary issues for women in three world areas: South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. (1989) 19 min
17- Dirty Business: Food Exports to the United States-How U.S. corporations exploit Mexico's agriculture and people. (1990) 15 min
26- Global Assembly Line-Portrayal of the lives of working women and men in the "free trade zone" of developing countries and the U.S. (1988) 60 min
37- Maids and Madams: Apartheid Begins in the Home -The tragedy of Apartheid through the emotional relationship between black household worker and white employer 55 min
30- Hidden Faces-A fascinating portrayal of Egyptian women's lives in Muslim society. Filmed in Cairo, El Minim and rural villages, this absorbing documentary broaches the contradictions of feminism in a Muslim environment and the attachment to traditional family life. (1990) 52 min
61- With These Hands-Story of three women from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Each tells her story of the struggle to feed her family and gives her account of the famine in Africa. 28 min
6- Beijing China 1995 U.N. Women's Conference-Opening session of the Conference.
92- Beyond Beijing-"An independent documentary produced by women about the largest meeting of women in world history, the Non-governmental Organization's Forum on Women in September 1995 ." 60 min
107- Through Women's Eyes, beijing '95 -A video experience of the United nations 4th World conference on Women, Non government Organization meetings, held in Beijing, China. Plenary speech by Hillary Clinton 31 min
110- Who's Counting?-Marilyn Waring, elected to the New Zealand Parliament four times, blazes a trail through jargon and lies to bring down her own government , and challenge the myths of economics, its elistist stance, and our tacit compliance with political agendas that masquerade as objective economic policy. 94 min
117- Covered: The Hejab in Cairo, Egypt -A documentary exploring the restoration of veiling, and reasons for it's pervasiveness hrough the eyes of Egyptian women. Interviews with women of different ages, economic social & political backrounds show how complex causes account for a phenomenon that is little understood outside the Muslim world. 25 min
21- Female Genital Mutilation-Nightline segment with Ted Koppel
57- Warrior Marks-Female genital mutilation affects 100 million of the world's women and this remarkable film unlocks some of the cultural and political complexities surrounding this issue. Interviews with women from Senegal, The Gambia, Burkino Faso, the United States and England who are concerned with and affected by genital mutilation are intercut with Alice Walker's own personal reflections on the subject. (1993) 54 min
128- Calling the Ghosts-First person accounts from the Serb concentration camp of Omarska where many women were victims of torture and rape. Two women turned their struggles into a fight for justice to have rape included as a war crime. 63 min
129- Don't Ask Why (Girls around the World)-A collection of documentaries on seventeen year old girls across the globe. 58 min
130- Performing the Border-Set in the Mexican-US border area, investigates the growing feminization of the global economy and its impact on Mexican women living and working in the area. 42 min
100- Infibulation "Day One"-Channel 9 presentation: 9/20/93 7 min
155- ""Our Bodies Ourselves," -11th Annual Tillie K. Lubin Symposium: March 8, 2006
121- Girls for Sale-Prime Time Live (ABC) Traffic in women. 3/98
158- Laxami Burns -A documentary by Anna Fischner on Dowry deaths. 15 min
130- Performing the Border -Set in the Mexican-US border area, investigates the growing feminization of the global economy and its impact on Mexican women living and working in the area. 42 min
111- Girls Like Us -Award-winning film of an ethnically diverse group of four working class girls, strut , flirt, and testify in this portrait of growing up in South Philadelphia. .Interviews and candid footage follow the girls from the ages of 14 to 18, documenting their friendships, challenges and triumphs... 57 min
14- Conversations with Women from the Third World -Contemporary issues for women in three world areas: South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. (1989) 19 min
17- Dirty Business: Food Exports to the United States- How U.S. corporations exploit Mexico's agriculture and people. (1990) 15 min
26- Global Assembly Line -Portrayal of the lives of working women and men in the "free trade zone" of developing countries and the U.S. (1988) 60 min
37- Maids and Madams: Apartheid Begins in the Home -The tragedy of Apartheid through the emotional relationship between black household worker and white employer 55 min
134- The Lighting Up -Historical documentary about women and the industrialization of New Hampshire, with a focus on the cotton textile mills of Dover 45 min
182- Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class -Based on the forthcoming book by Pepi Leistyna, Class Dismissed navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television's beginnings to today's sitcoms, reality shows, police dramas, and daytime talk shows. Featuring interviews with media analysts and cultural historians, this documentary examines the patterns inherent in TV's disturbing depictions of working class people as either clowns or social deviants - stereotypical portrayals that reinforce the myth of meritocracy. Class Dismissed breaks important new ground in exploring the ways in which race, gender, and sexuality intersect with class, offering a more complex reading of television's often one-dimensional representations. The video also links television portrayals to negative cultural attitudes and public policies that directly affect the lives of working class people. Featuring interviews with Stanley Aronowitz, (City University of New York); Nickel and Dimed author, Barbara Ehrenreich; Herman Gray (University of California-Santa Cruz); Robin Kelley (Columbia University); Pepi Leistyna (University of Massachusetts-Boston) and Michael Zweig (State University of New York-Stony Brook). Also with Arlene Davila, Susan Douglas, Bambi Haggins, Lisa Henderson, and Andrea Press. 62 min
65- Women of Summer -Oral history of experimental summer school program for working class women held at Bryn Mawr during the 1920s and 1930s. Features singers Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert. 55 min
84- Minerva's Machine: Women and Computing-Celebrates the history of women in computing and profiles a diverse group of successful women in the field today. Examines the surprising finding that women began leaving academic computing in the mid-80's , explores why there are fewer women in computing than men, and examines gender differences in response to high-technology. The film reports on programs designed to encourage girls in math, science and engineering and on other ways to bridge the computer gender gap. (1995) 60 min
24- Gender in Education: Failing at Fairness- Television segment by Jane Pauley concerning gender bias in education
49- Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America - Looks at girls-as-victims in the classroom. A consideration of the inequities in education between boys and girls that can ultimately affect girls on a psychological/ sociological level. (1991) 19 min
99- Degrees of Shame: Part-Time Faculty: Migrant Workers of the Information Economy-Interviews with a variety of adjunct faculty who make visible the working lives of these faculty members who do more than 40% of teaching in American colleges. 30 min
144- Inequity in the Classroom -Examines the often subtle and inadvertent sexual and racial biases that women students frequently encounter in colleges, universities and adult education settings. 26 min
86- On The Surface: A Discussion with 3 Deep Sea-Education A relaxed discussion (led by Dr. Randy Olson, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, UNH) with three women scientists, providing insight into what it is like to conduct deep sea biological research. It also covers such topics as scientific discovery, life on board research ships, and the marvel of deep sea hydrothermal vents. (1992) (Viewer's Guide) 39 min
51- Silva Debate, Channel 11 Sexual Harassment Education A Channel 11 debate on the UNH Silva case involving sexual harassment and freedom of speech in the classroom. (10/94) 30 min
85- Ecofeminism Now! -Bringing together insights from women's activism and experience, ecofeminism offers a critique of social and environmental problems along with a reconstructive vision for the future. Within the context of the 1994 "Women and Ecology" conference hosted by the Institute for Social Ecology, this documentary draws on interviews with activists and scholars to offer a clear, visual introduction to the theory and practice of ecofeminism. (1996) 37 min
147- Gathering the Goddesses -Goes beyond the historical view of ancient Goddess cultures and allows the viewer to take part in rituals, songs, art, humor and storytelling as a foundation of healing our relationships with each other and the planet. 60 min
145-Healing the Mother Daughter Wound - Examines political, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of the wounds in mother daughter relationships. 90 min
79- Celebration of Age: The Croning Ceremony Aging -Using music, story and symbol, inspired older women are honoring this stage of life with family and friends. Through croning, they step forward to share their wisdom and life lessons with others at family reunions, mother/daughter events, community festivals, or women's gatherings. The bonding of younger and older women is shown throughout the video, as they weave together history and heritage, celebrating their positive contributions to family and to society. [Accompanying Discussion Guide] (1996) 56 min
30- Hidden Faces Cross-Cultural- A fascinating portrayal of Egyptian women's lives in Muslim society. Filmed in Cairo, El Minim and rural villages, this absorbing documentary broaches the contradictions of feminism in a Muslim environment and the attachment to traditional family life. (1990) 52 min
61- With These Hands -Story of three women from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Each tells her story of the struggle to feed her family and gives her account of the famine in Africa. 28 min
12- A Century of Women: Work and Family -Describes the struggle of women trying to balance work, marriage and motherhood. 95 min
167- Mothers & Babies: Lesbians Creating Families - Educational video about pregnancy, birth and parenting for lesbians. In the video, six lesbian couples share their stories with candor, humor and heart. (2004) 54 min
96- Bell hooks: Cultural Criticism & Transformation - two parts on one tape: In Part One On Cultural Criticism bell hooks discusses the value of cultural studies in concrete analysis She demonstrates theoretical foundations that inform her work. In Part Two, Doing Cultural Criticism how learning to think critically was central to her own self-transformation and how it can play a role in students' quest for a sense of agency and identity. 40 min
19 Elaine Marks- Marks, from University of Madison, WI, delivers lecture "Revision and Blind spots: U.S. Feminist Theory, 1970 - 1990." (Oct. 1990) 90 min
64 Women of Ideas and What Men Have Done With Them -Koppelman, Russ and Spender speak on women of ideas. (NWSA, 1985) 67 min
162- In Our Own Words Health Body Image Several women, one man, and a mother who lost her daughter to anorexia provide a first-hand look at what it feels like to have anorexia and bulimia. 30 min
163- "Dying to be Thin"- 24 min
155- "Our Bodies Ourselves," -11th Annual Tillie K. Lubin Symposium: March 8, 2006
114- "Rachael's Daughters:Searching for the Causes of Breast Cancer" -Allie Light & Irving Saraf focus on issues including chemical contamination, radiation, and electromagnetic exposure to find breast cancer's causes. Addressing enviromental racism, inequalities in research funding, and disparities in cancer rates for women of color, they track the effects of social biases on cancer incidence and health care delivery. (1997) 107 min
58- What People Are Calling PMS -Health Counters misinformation and confusion about premenstrual difficulties. Women discuss negative images society presents of premenstrual women and explore the possible benefits of the phase between ovulation and menstruation. 28 min
151- Living With People With AIDS -102 min
1- Abortion Denied: Shattering Young Women's Lives Abortion- Uncovers the devastating and sometimes deadly effect parental consent and notification laws have on young women. (1990) 29 min
2- Abortion: For Survival Abortion- Presents statistics demonstrating the need for accessible abortion as a matter of survival for millions of women worldwide. [Accompanying transcript)] (1989) 30 min
20- The Famine Within Body Image -First person accounts of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. [Also available from Health Education.] 90 min
97- A Midwife's Tale-A true tale of two women, 200 years apart, linked by the massive yet cryptic diary one of them left behind. The world of frontier midwife, Martha Ballard, unfolds in a small Maine town during the turbulent decades following the A merican Revolution - a time when social change and religious conflict are rife and survival is a fulltime job 88 min
178- The Education of Shelby Knox. Sex, lies & education-A dramatic coming of age story about Shelby Knox, a religious Christian teenager from Lubbock, TX, where teen pregnancy and STD infection rates are astronomical and abstinence education reings 76 min
142- Southern Comfory- The final year in the life of Robert Eads, a female-to-male transsexual. Eads, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, was turned down for treatment by two dozen doctors out of fear that treating such a patient would hurt their reputation. By the time Eads received treatment, the cancer was too advanced to save his life. (2001) 90 min
120- The Pill Science/Technology Health- An impressively researched story about how the birth control pill came to be , and how far the Pharmeceutical industry was willing to risk women's health to launch it's magic bullet. Commentaries by Gloria Steinem and Barbara Seaman, whose 1969 book, the Doctor's Case Against the Pill, became a cause celebre in the campaign for informed consent. (1999) 45 min
184- Healthy People, Healthy Environment-Documenting Integrated Development in Tanzania, Nepal, and Ethiopia Integrated population, health and environment Health Along the northern coast of Tanzania, an innovative approach to development combines efforts to conserve natural resources with reproductive health services and sustainable economic opportunities. In Healthy People, Healthy Environment, three women from the Pangani and Bagamoyo districts – Rukia, Mahija, and Fidea – show how these integrated population, health, and environment (PHE) projects empower them to help their families, their communities, and their environment.
180- Women a true Story: The Power Game-47 min
71- Jane: An Abortion Service-A Chicago-based women's health collective. With no formal medical training, its members performed 12,000 safe illegal abortions between 1969 and 1973. This video documents the history of this little known group. From the first referrals of its key members, Jane's story is told in the word of the women who ran and were served by it. Archival footage, personal documents, and in-depth interviews capture the reality of this mobile illegal clinic which provided over 300 abortions a month to women referred by friends, advertisements, and members of Chicago's clergy and police force. (1995) 57 min.
63- The Women of Hull-House-This inspiring video, created from vivid historical photographs, tells the story of Hull-House through the remarkable contributions of Jane Addams and other Hull-House women to the history of social welfare, education, progressive reform, women's rights, sociology, labor relations, international peace, and many other areas of American life. (1992) 25 min
70- Lucretia Mott -Recreates several significant moments from Mott's life as an activist during the 19th century for the rights of Blacks, Native Americans, and women. Includes excerpts from some of her most moving speeches for peace and equal rights for all human beings, and against "carnal violence" (war, slavery, domestic abuse). (1985) 59 min
152- "Iron Jawed Angels" -The true story of how Alice Paul and Lucy Burns took the woman's suffrage movement by storm while putting their lives at risk to help American women get the vote. 125 min
134- The Lighting Up-documentary about women and the industrialization of New Hampshire, with a focus on the cotton textile mills of Dover 45 min
19- Elaine Marks -Marks, from University of Madison, WI, delivers lecture "Revision and Blind spots: U.S. Feminist Theory, 1970 - 1990." (Oct. 1990) 90 min
97- A Midwife's Tale - A true tale of two women, 200 years apart, linked by the massive yet cryptic diary one of them left behind. The world of frontier midwife, Martha Ballard, unfolds in a small Maine town during the turbulent decades following the A merican Revolution - a time when social change and religious conflict are rife and survival is a fulltime job 88 min
53- True Light: The Life of Marilla Ricker (1840-1920) -On New Hampshire's first woman lawyer and first female candidate for governor, an atheist and suffragist who lived in Dover. (1990) 28 min
69- One Woman, One Vote- A PBS documentary of the 70-year struggle for women's suffrage. Includes sketches of key suffrage leaders and organizations, photos and film clips of major events, and a brief analysis of opposition forces (both male and female). Accompanying 16-page guide, which may be photocopied for educational uses, that includes pictures, a detailed dateline, bibliography, and discussion questions. (1995) 106 min
81- Alice Paul: "We Were Arrested Of Course!" -Using dramatic re-enactments and rarely seen photographs and film, this video vividly recreates the ordeals that Alice Paul and her followers in the National Woman's Party endured to force the President and the Congress of the United States to confront the issue of women's suffrage. The vote was won in 1920, but Alice Paul knew that there would be no full equality for women until they were included in the Constitution. In 1923 she drafted the Equal Rights Amendment and worked the rest of her life for its passage. 28 min
102- America's Victoria -Story of Victoria Woodhull who campaigned for president in 1872, a radical suffragist who advocated a single sexual standard for men and women, legalization of prostitution and reform of marriage. Interviews with modern feminists (Gloria Steinem) and Woodhull's words read by Kate Capshaw 52 min
105- Not for Ourselves Alone:The Story of Eliz. Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony -Ken Burns story of "the friendship of two great American who improved the lives of women everywhere..." 3hr 30 min
125- Seneca Reflections -At the 150th anniversary of the First Woman's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, we asked participants and keynote speakers, women's studies scholars and historical performers to put the 1848 convention in perspective for a contemporary audience, and to reflect on its unique significance to our time. Rare, personal tribute to the remarkable women—past and present—whose lives have furthered the cause of women's rights. 24 min
60- With Babies and Banners - This classic presents the untold story of the working women, wives, mothers, and sisters of the Great General Motors Sitdown Strike, 1937. Forty years later, nine women dramatically show the relevance of the experience for working women today. (1987) 45 min
28- Harriet Tubman Herstory Women of Color Biography of Harriet Tubman (Anti-slavery Activist, 1820-1913), -based on the critically-acclaimed "Black Americans of Achievement" series of books. Contains lively interviews with leading authorities on the subject's life accompanied by archival footage, photographs and period music. (1992) 30 min
32- Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice -Documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells' memoirs and other writings. (1989) 53 min
54- Underground Railroad-counter begins 3480"
82- Sojourner Truth Herstory Women of Color Biography of Sojourner Truth (Anti-slavery Activist, 1797-1883), based on the critically-acclaimed "Black Americans of Achievement" series of books. Contains lively interviews with leading authorities on the subject's life accompanied by archival footage, photographs and period music. (1992) 30 min
116- A Place of Rage -Placed within the context of Black Power , and the civil rights and feminist movements, interviews with Angela Davis, Alice Walker, and June Jordan reassess how women such as Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American Society . Music by Janet Jackson, the Staples singer, the Neville Bro.s, & Prince 52 min
74- Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: In Conversation-Produced by and originally broadcast over NH Public Television, an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and former UNH Professor. (1994) 27 min
166- Feminism: Controversies, Challenges, Actions - A short history of three decades of feminist movements in America. (2005) 29 min
89- If These Walls Could Talk- Three individual stories of women having to make a choice about abortion in three different time periods: 1952, 1974, and 1996. These women have three completely different situations: One is a widowed nurse, one is a married mother of four, and one is a young woman who recently split up with her married boyfriend. All deal with the stigmas of the time and have different journeys while making their decisions. 120 min
13- The Changer: A Record of the Times - Based on the title of Chris Williamson's album The Changer and the Changed, an inspirational look at the herstory of women's music. Interviews and/or performances featuring well-known artists. Also includes rare concert footage. (1991) 60 min
98- Paris Was a Woman-An in-depth look at the influence women had on the arts in Paris in the early part of this century. Features many prominent women writers and artist from the time, including Gertrude Stein 75 min
118- Guerillas in Our Midst -Presents a savvy exploration of the machinations of the commercial art World during it's in the 1980's, and brings the Guerilla girls to the screen. This anonymous group of art terrorists has succeeded in putting racism and sexism on the agenda and their witty and creative tactics have changed the face of political and cultural activism. (1992) 35 min
149- Celia Laighton Thaxter -Documentary has authorities talking about her life and her influence on others in dance, music, and theatre through the eyes of present-day artists. 26 min
104- Fit: Episodes of the Body -"History of what it means to be healthy and ""fit"", exercise archival films and pictures
From the nineteenth and twentieth century" 74 min
65- Women of Summer -Oral history of experimental summer school program for working class women held at Bryn Mawr during the 1920s and 1930s. Features singers Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert. 55 min
170- If These Walls Could Talk 2 -Follows three separate storylines about lesbian couples in three different time periods-- 1961, 1972, 2000 96 min
38- Mother Wove the Morning -A one women play written and performed by Carol Lynn Pearson. Sixteen women throughout herstory search for God the Mother and invite her back into the human family. [Accompanying booklet] (1992) 135 min
9- Burning Times (2nd in series; #22, #29) - Examines the legends and misconceptions regarding the term "witch." Historical aspects of the witch hunts and commentary from contemporary witches are included. This video also recognizes the rediscovery of goddess-based culture. (1990) 58 min
22-Full Circle (3rd in series: #9, #27) -Third in series on women's spirituality 56 min
27- Goddess Remembered (1st in series; #9, #22) - Evidence from prehistoric goddess cultures provides the basis for considering the nature of women's spirituality today. Charlene Spretnak, Merlin Stone, Kim Cherin, Carol Christ and others discuss current thinking. (1989) 55 min
68- Goddess Rememberd: Excerpts-Excerpts from the Goddess Remembered (#27). 20 min
131- The F-Word- A provocative look at the power of the word "feminism" in the US; includes interviews with men and women from diverse backgrounds 10 min
44- The Politics of Humor: A Feminist View -Sexist mainstream humor is shown as causing women to bond with men against other women, and to think badly of themselves. Feminist humor as pick-up rather than as put-down. (1986) 60 Min
66- A Word in Edgewise-On sexism in language. (1988) 26 min
5- Before Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community -Focuses on events from the earlier [1920s] lesbian/gay subculture leading to the 1969 riots at NYC's Stonewall Inn. (1986) 87 min
137- Transamazon: A Gender Queer Journey -Joelle Ruby Ryan, born Joseph Nolan Ryan in Newfields, NH, has become a well-spoken, passionate voice for Transgender empower-ment and liberation in the U.S. 41 min
142- Southern Comfort -The final year in the life of Robert Eads, a female-to-male transsexual. Eads, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, was turned down for treatment by two dozen doctors out of fear that treating such a patient would hurt their reputation. By the time Eads received treatment, the cancer was too advanced to save his life. (2001) 90 min
170- If These Walls Could Talk 2- Follows three separate storylines about lesbian couples in three different time periods-- 1961, 1972, 2000 96 min
113- "Ellen" -The "Puppy" episode of the Ellen De Generes television show, where the central character Ellen Morgan "comes out"...a network 'first". 60 min
167- Mothers & Babies: Lesbians Creating Families -video about pregnancy, birth and parenting for lesbians. In the video, six lesbian couples share their stories with candor, humor and heart. (2004) 54 min
94-A Transgender Path -UNH's Joelle Ruby Ryan discusses her personal experience and views on transgendered identity. 30 min
95- True Voices -UNH staff and students dramatically present the stories of gay, lesbian and bisexual community members. 30 min
139- Better Than Chocolate -Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together. Meanwhile, Maggie's well-meaning but naive mother Lila gets divorced and decides to move to Vancouver and join the household. Soon after, Lila is befriended by Judy, a transsexual about to undergo a sex-change operation. Complications ensue as the conservative Lila learns the truth about Maggie, Judy, and their diverse group of friends. 101 min
174- In Sickness and In Health -Chronicles the lives of three same-sex couples fighting to marry the partners they love-and tragically, one couple's heartbreak as their dream dies at the cruel hands of ALS. 56 min
175 Juggling Gender: Politics, sex, and identiy: -a Portoriate of Jennifer Miller LGBTQ Gender A loving portrait of Jennifer Miller, a lesbian performer who lives her life with a full beard. 61 min
179- Almost Myself: Reflections on Mending &Transcending Gender -After finding an unusual website seeking funds to help reverse a sex change, the filmmaker sets out to explore the transgender community. 82 min
181- Clocked: An Oral History- A story of transgender activism and life though the eyes of the people 44 min
50- Silent Pioneers: Gay and Lesbian Elders -Documentary. 3.5 million lesbian/gay elders in America lived their lives as "silent pioneers," and quietly paved the way for a younger, more vocal generation. Challenges stereotypes of aging and homosexuality. 45 min
90- Seen Anything GOOD Lately? -Television portrayals of lesbians and gay men throughout the 1996-1997 season. Many different images shown. 90 min
101- Female Misbehavior- Four short films linked by the controversial women and issues that are featured in each film directed by Monika Treut 1) Dr Paglia, ( a confrontation between Treut & Paglia), 2) Annie (an inside look at Annie Sprinkle, porn-star,performance artist &sexual diva) 3)Bondage(centers on S&M practioner Carol), 4)Max (the story of a transexual's journey from female to male) 80 min
34- It's Never Too Late: A Portrait of Buffy - Deals with the social, political and personal issues in Buffy's decisions to change Labor Force at 70 and to come out at 72. 45 min
72- May Sarton, Woman of Letters-From the series "A NH Writers Special", produced by NH Public Television, designed to contribute to a meaningful dialogue about writing, creativity, and the influence of place on a writer's work. (1995) 30 min
183 Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes- Hip-Hop Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes provides a riveting examination of manhood, sexism, and homophobia in hip-hop culture. 61 min
10- A Century of Women: Image and Popular Culture -The story of women in the 20th Century- how they lived, loved, worked, played and, most importantly changed the course of American history. 95 min
35- Killing Us Softly-On the exploitation of women in advertising. This is a 16 mm film -- Health Education has in video format. (1979) 29 min
91- Meat Media -"Short film showing different images of women in media and society; includes eating concerns, violence against women, body image, media portrayals of women." 7 min
115-Killing Us Softly -3 - Jean Kilbourne reviews if and how the image of women in advertising has changed over the last 20 years. Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and commercials to critique advertising's image of women. By fostering creative and productive dialogue, she invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way... 34 min
90- Seen Anything GOOD Lately? -Television portrayals of lesbians and gay men throughout the 1996-1997 season. Many different images shown. 90 min
18- Dreamworlds II - Images of women in the media, especially the portrayals of women in music videos. Updated for the 90's. 55 min
126- SHE SAYS: Women in News Media - Ten women in positions of power in the news industry describe how women in news are changing the news agenda, the culture of the newsroom, and the culture itself. The women describe their early experiences in the business and tell specific news stories that women in decision-making positions in the newsroom have influenced. 60 min
56- Warning: The Media May Be Hazardous To Your Health - Exposes the dangers of media models that glamorize violence, fear and hatred between the sexes. (1990) 36 min
113- "Ellen" -The "Puppy" episode of the Ellen De Generes television show, where the central character Ellen Morgan "comes out"...a network 'first". 60 min
16-The Date Rape Backlash-Explores the media's depiction and denial of rape. Susan Faludi, bell hooks, Mary Koss, Katha Pollitt, Neil Malamuth, and others, analyze a classical case study in media "backlash. (1997) 46 min
101- Female Misbehavior -Four short films linked by the controversial women and issues that are featured in each film directed by Monika Treut 1) Dr Paglia, ( a confrontation between Treut & Paglia), 2) Annie (an inside look at Annie Sprinkle, porn-star,performance artist &sexual diva) 3)Bondage(centers on S&M practioner Carol), 4)Max (the story of a transexual's journey from female to male) 80 min
4- Against Pornography - BBC special featuring Andrea Dworkin and her compassionate anti-pornography work. Censored by PBS. (1992) 90 Min
83- 20/20 on Pornography - January 1993 segment of "20/20" concerning pornography; a group of men from Duke University who advocate against pornography is highlighted. (1993) 15 min
6- Beijing China 1995- U.N. Women's Conference Cross-Cultural Politics Opening session of the Conference.
92- Beyond Beijing-"An independent documentary produced by women about the largest meeting of women in world history, the Non-governmental Organization's Forum on Women in September 1995 ." 60 min
107- Through Women's Eyes, beijing '95 - A video experience of the United nations 4th World conference on Women, Non government Organization meetings, held in Beijing, China. Plenary speech by Hillary Clinton 31 min
110- Who's Counting? -Marilyn Waring, elected to the New Zealand Parliament four times, blazes a trail through jargon and lies to bring down her own government , and challenge the myths of economics, its elistist stance, and our tacit compliance with political agendas that masquerade as objective economic policy. 94 min
53- True Light: The Life of Marilla Ricker (1840-1920) - On New Hampshire's first woman lawyer and first female candidate for governor, an atheist and suffragist who lived in Dover. (1990) 28 min
69- One Woman, One Vote-A PBS documentary of the 70-year struggle for women's suffrage. Includes sketches of key suffrage leaders and organizations, photos and film clips of major events, and a brief analysis of opposition forces (both male and female). Accompanying 16-page guide, which may be photocopied for educational uses, that includes pictures, a detailed dateline, bibliography, and discussion questions. (1995) 106 min
75- Women Get the Vote - A lively, informative overview of the 19th-century women's rights movement and the implacable opposition it faced. A youthful Walter Cronkite narrates this historic "news" program, combining thoughtful analysis with marvelous film footage. The program also features several on-screen interviews with women who played a role in the long suffrage campaign, providing a first-person account of the historical events depicted. (1962, b/w) 25 min
102- America's Victoria -Story of Victoria Woodhull who campaigned for president in 1872, a radical suffragist who advocated a single sexual standard for men and women, legalization of prostitution and reform of marriage. Interviews with modern feminists (Gloria Steinem) and Woodhull's words read by Kate Capshaw 52 min
105- Not for Ourselves Alone:The Story of Eliz. Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony -Ken Burns story of "the friendship of two great American who improved the lives of women everywhere..." 3hr 30 min
125- Seneca Reflections-At the 150th anniversary of the First Woman's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, we asked participants and keynote speakers, women's studies scholars and historical performers to put the 1848 convention in perspective for a contemporary audience, and to reflect on its unique significance to our time. Rare, personal tribute to the remarkable women—past and present—whose lives have furthered the cause of women's rights. 24 min
46- "Religion and Politics: A CBS Report" - A look at how the "Christian Right" is infiltrating politics and public education. (9/95) 45 min
121- Girls for Sale- Prime Time Live (ABC) Traffic in women. 3/98
45- Prostitution: A Matter of Violence Against Women-An educational program about prostitution as a form of violence against women. [Accompanying guide] (1990) 52 min
86- On The Surface: A Discussion with 3 Deep Sea- A relaxed discussion (led by Dr. Randy Olson, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, UNH) with three women scientists, providing insight into what it is like to conduct deep sea biological research. It also covers such topics as scientific discovery, life on board research ships, and the marvel of deep sea hydrothermal vents. (1992) (Viewer's Guide) 39 min
112- Vive la Difference! -This is supposedly produced by the "Society for the Advancement of Women's Health Research", but the funding comes from the Lilly corporation...a huge pharmaceutical firm. Instructive as a piece of pharmaceutical propaganda.... 8 min
120- The Pill Science/Technology -An impressively researched story about how the birth control pill came to be , and how far the Pharmeceutical industry was willing to risk women's health to launch it's magic bullet. Commentaries by Gloria Steinem and Barbara Seaman, whose 1969 book, the Doctor's Case Against the Pill, became a cause celebre in the campaign for informed consent. (1999) 45 min
84- Minerva's Machine: Women and Computing Education -Celebrates the history of women in computing and profiles a diverse group of successful women in the field today. Examines the surprising finding that women began leaving academic computing in the mid-80's , explores why there are fewer women in computing than men, and examines gender differences in response to high-technology. The film reports on programs designed to encourage girls in math, science and engineering and on other ways to bridge the computer gender gap. (1995) 60 min
114- "Rachael's Daughters:Searching for the Causes of Breast Cancer" - Allie Light & Irving Saraf focus on issues including chemical contamination, radiation, and electromagnetic exposure to find breast cancer's causes. Addressing enviromental racism, inequalities in research funding, and disparities in cancer rates for women of color, they track the effects of social biases on cancer incidence and health care delivery. (1997) 107 min
44- The Politics of Humor: A Feminist View Sexism-Sexist mainstream humor is shown as causing women to bond with men against other women, and to think badly of themselves. Feminist humor as pick-up rather than as put-down. (1986) 60 Min
66- A Word in Edgewise- On sexism in language. (1988) 26 min
23- The Full Measure of Freedom: Gender Bias and the Legal Profession-On gender bias in the legal profession 26 min
24- Gender in Education: Failing at Fairness-Television segment by Jane Pauley concerning gender bias in education
49- Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America-Looks at girls-as-victims in the classroom. A consideration of the inequities in education between boys and girls that can ultimately affect girls on a psychological/ sociological level. (1991)
78- The Gods of Our Fathers-In ancient Egyptian villages along the Nile, this video explores the evolution of patriarchy as one effective way of organizing mass societies. The patriarchal order was not inevitable, it was merely functional. And now it's time to find alternatives to hierarchies and militarization. Hosted by historian and journalist Gwynne Dyer. (1994)
103- Warzone Sexual Harassment - Filmaker Maggie Hadleigh-West takes to the streets armed only with a video camera to demonstrate what it feels like to be a woman on the street in a cultural enviroment that does nothing to discourage men from heckling, following , touching, or disparaging women in public spaces
62- Women In Construction - Five women tell about the challenges and satisfactions of their work in their own words.
51- Silva Debate, Channel 11 Sexual Harassment Education A Channel 11 debate on the UNH Silva case involving sexual harassment and freedom of speech in the classroom. (10/94) 30 min
103- Warzone- Filmaker Maggie Hadleigh-West takes to the streets armed only with a video camera to demonstrate what it feels like to be a woman on the street in a cultural enviroment that does nothing to discourage men from heckling, following , touching, or disparaging women in public spaces 45 min
3- Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas: Day I of Senate Hearings-Segments of statements by Hill, Thomas, Senators Biden, Specter, and Hatch. A brief look at the hearings and the treatment of Hill. (10/11/91) 63 min
25- Gender: The Enduring Paradox -A PBS presentation. 58 min
11- A Century of Women: Sexuality and Social Justice - A comprehensive look at women's efforts to shape their own destinies and establish a system of justice for not only themselves, but for all Americans 95 min
38- Mother Wove the Morning- A one women play written and performed by Carol Lynn Pearson. Sixteen women throughout herstory search for God the Mother and invite her back into the human family. [Accompanying booklet] (1992) 135 min
146- Rise Up and Call Her Name -woman-honoring sacred art, both ancient and contemporary 2 hr
147- Gathering the Goddesses-Goes beyond the historical view of ancient Goddess cultures and allows the viewer to take part in rituals, songs, art, humor and storytelling as a foundation of healing our relationships with each other and the planet. 60 min
9- Burning Times (2nd in series; #22, #29)- Examines the legends and misconceptions regarding the term "witch." Historical aspects of the witch hunts and commentary from contemporary witches are included. This video also recognizes the rediscovery of goddess-based culture. (1990) Also available in DVD under WS 172 58 min
22- Full Circle (3rd in series: #9, #27) -Third in series on women's spirituality Also available in DVD under WS 173 56 min
27- Goddess Remembered (1st in series; #9, #22) -Evidence from prehistoric goddess cultures provides the basis for considering the nature of women's spirituality today. Charlene Spretnak, Merlin Stone, Kim Cherin, Carol Christ and others discuss current thinking. (1989) Also available in DVD under WS 172 55 min
68- Goddess Rememberd: Excerpts- Excerpts from the Goddess Remembered (#27). Full documentary available on DVD under WS 171 20 min
46- "Religion and Politics: A CBS Report" - A look at how the "Christian Right" is infiltrating politics and public education. (9/95) 45 min
33- Is God A Woman? - Nightline segment on 1993 National Presbyterian women's conference and ensuring controversy about the illusion of "Sophia" in worship. 30 min
87- Gathering the Goddess -workshop director Zsuzanna Budapest leads women through a 3-day Goddess workshop in Austin, Tx. Budapest helps women penetrate the underlying reasons for their contemporary struggles with issues such as body image, despair, eating disorders, sexual harassment, domestic abuse and an epidemic low self-esteem. She reveals how a legacy of outdated patriarchal religious dogma has blamed women as the inferior sex, the source of original sin. Then she helps women reverse the Adam and Eve myth, explore the lunar consciousness of both genders, practice healing rituals and emerge as empowered, whole beings. (1994) 60 min
80- Grandmothers Speak: Healing the Earth -Speaking our from dramatically different backgrounds and experiences, these women of age gathered together in the desert to seek new answers to old questions, search for innovative ways to make a difference, and to heal the world. Crystallizing their philosophical perceptions and insights, the truths of the grandmothers of ring out clearly, bringing us inspirational words to live by. [Accompanying Discussion Guide] (1996) 38 min
117- Covered: The Hejab in Cairo, Egypt - A documentary exploring the restoration of veiling, and reasons for it's pervasiveness hrough the eyes of Egyptian women. Interviews with women of different ages, economic social & political backrounds show how complex causes account for a phenomenon that is little understood
129- Don't Ask Why (Girls around the World) - A collection of documentaries on seventeen year old girls across the globe. 58 min
111-Girls Like Us Economics- Award winning film of an ethnically diverse group of four working class girls, strut , flirt, and testify in this portrait of growing up in South Philadelphia. .Interviews and candid footage follow the girls from the ages of 14 to 18, documenting their friendships, challenges and triumphs... 57 min
64- Women of Ideas and What Men Have Done With Them-Koppelman, Russ and Spender speak on women of ideas. (NWSA, 1985)
72- May Sarton, Woman of Letters -From the series "A NH Writers Special", produced by NH Public Television, designed to contribute to a meaningful dialogue about writing, creativity, and the influence of place on a writer's work. (1995)
31- "I Am Your Sister,""Opening Conference Event"-Captures women of color authors presenting their works in this conference (a tribute to Audrey Lorde) about forging global connections across differences. (Boston, Oct. 5, 1990)
42- Oprah Winfrey Show: Alice Walker and Maya Angelou-Interviews with Alice Walker (in part re: her book The Temple of My Familiar) and Maya Angelou. (1989)
48- Second Look with Bill Moyers: Maya Angelou Visits Stamps -Maya Angelou, writer and poet, goes back to her home town, Stamps, Arkansas.
55- Visions of the Spirit: A Portrait of Alice Walker -Explores the roots of Walker's Southern Black feminist consciousness through interviews with her and her family. (1989)
67- Zora Is My Name - A PBS telecast of a play based on the works of Zora Neal Hurston which dramatizes many of the stories Hurston collected as well as events from her life.
76- A Litany for Survival: The Life & Work of Audre Lorde - An epic portrait of the Black, lesbian, poet, mother, and warrior Audre Lorde, whose writing articulated some of the most important social and political visions of this century, this film documents a life fiercely lived - a life Lorde conducted on her own exacting terms, from her childhood in Harlem to her struggle with cancer and her final years in St. Croix. Interviews with writers Sonia Sanchez, Adrienne Rich, late Jewelle Gomez and Essex Hamphill, and a fine tribute from her children, in whom she instilled the same intensity and determination that marked her writing and activism. Broadcast on Boston Public Television in June 1996. (1995)
77- Alice Walker -The author of The Color Purple is profiled, reliving her journey from an impoverished childhood in Georgia to the peace and creativity of her present life in California. Walker describes how the Civil Rights movement transformed her life, defines her concept of "womanism," and explains her recurrent theme of a woman's recovery of wholeness through resistance to racism and sexism. (1994)
7- Bill Moyers: On Evil Women Writers- Maya Angelou speaks on the subject of evil for part of this program.
73- Grace Metalious & Peyton Place -From the series "A NH Writers Special", produced by NH Public Television, designed to contribute to a meaningful dialogue about writing, creativity, and the influence of place on a writer's work. (1995)
124- This is Woman's Hour... The Life of Mary Baker Eddy Women Writers The writings of Mary Baker Eddy.
74- Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: In Conversation -Produced by and originally broadcast over NH Public Television, an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and former UNH Professor. (1994) 27 min
12 A Century of Women: -Describes the struggle of women trying to balance work, marriage and motherhood. 95 min
34 It's Never Too Late: A Portrait of Buffy -Deals with the social, political and personal issues in Buffy's decisions to change Labor Force at 70 and to come out at 72. 45 min
62 Women In Construction -Five women tell about the challenges and satisfactions of their work in their own words. 15 min
47 Salt of the Earth-Portrays the true events of a bitter strike of Chicanos in the zinc mines of New Mexico in 1953. When an injunction is issued against the workers, the wives take up the battle with a fury, leaving the husbands to care for the home and children. Originally boycotted by U.S. theatres, now a recognized classic. (1954) 94 min
154 Maid in America -Documentary that explores the lives of 3 Latina immigrant women who work as nannies and housekeepers in Los Angeles 58 min
99 Degrees of Shame: Part-Time Faculty: -Interviews with a variety of adjunct faculty who make visible the working lives of these faculty members who do more than 40% of teaching in American colleges. 30 min
60 With Babies and Banners -This classic presents the untold story of the working women, wives, mothers, and sisters of the Great General Motors Sitdown Strike, 1937. Forty years later, nine women dramatically show the relevance of the experience for working women today. (1987) 45 min
126 SHE SAYS: Women in News Media -Ten women in positions of power in the news industry describe how women in news are changing the news agenda, the culture of the newsroom, and the culture itself. The women describe their early experiences in the business and tell specific news stories that women in decision-making positions in the newsroom have influenced. 60 min
23 The Full Measure of Freedom: Gender Bias and the Legal Profession- On gender bias in the legal profession 26 min
88 "Dr. Ethel Allen: Minuses Into Pluses- Inspiring biography of Dr. Ethel Allen, African American Physician and activist, who became a doctor when few blacks or women were allowed to do so 25 min
