New to Our Non Fiction DVD Collection Click on the titles below to search the catalog     The dancing boys of Afghanistan [New York] : PBS Home Video, c2010. DVD 306.745 DAN In Afghanistan today, in the midst of war and endemic poverty, an ancient tradition, banned when the Taliban were in power, has re-emerged across the country: Many hundreds of boys, often as young as ten, are being lured off the streets on the promise of a new life, many unaware that their real fate is to be used for entertainment and sex. An Afghan journalist, investigates this illegal practice, talking with the boys and their masters, and the Afghan authorities. Prodigal sons [United States] : Big Sky Film Productions, c2010. DVD 306.768 PRO Returning home to Montana for her high school reunion, filmmaker Kimberly Reed (previously the high school quarterback and now a transgender woman) hopes for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother. But along the way she uncovers stunning revelations (including a connection to Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth), intense sibling rivalries, and unforeseeable twists of plot and gender that force them to face challenges no one could imagine. Crude : the real price of oil New York : First Run Features, c2009. DVD 363.7382 CRU An in-depth look at one of the most controversial lawsuits in history, between U.S. oil company Chevron and over 30,000 people living in the Ecuadorian rainforests that are trying to fight this giant from contaminating their lands. Five years on Mars [Washington D.C.] : National Geographic, c2010. DVD 523.43 FIV Follows the amazing story of NASA rovers Spirit and Opportunity that may be among some of the greatest explorers in history. When the NASA rovers touched down on Mars in 2004, they weren't expected to last long, perhaps 90 days, or six months at most. But 90 days have stretched into almost five years, and a short-term science mission searching for evidence of water has turned into one of the greatest adventures of the Space Age. The English surgeon [United States] : PBS Home Video, c2009. DVD 617.092 ENG What is it like to have God like surgical powers, yet to struggle against your own humanity? What is it like to try and save a life, and yet to fail? Shot in a Ukrainian hospital full of desperate patients and makeshift equipment, an intimate portrait of brain surgeon Henry Marsh as he wrestles with the dilemmas of the doctor-patient relationship. The horse boy [United States] : Zeitgeist Films, c2010. DVD 618.92 HOR Follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to find healing for him. When two -year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin sought the best possible medical care, but traditional therapies had little effect. They discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals, particularly horses, and the family set off on a quest that would change their lives forever. Art & copy [United States] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, c2010. DVD 659.1 ART A powerful film about advertising and inspiration. It reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time, people who've profoundly impacted our culture. Their work grabbed the attention of millions and truly moved them. The social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion. Framing, matting and hanging a beginner's guide [Elkins Park, PA] : On Air Video Inc., c2009. DVD 749.7 FRA A guide to protecting one's artwork in framing and matting for its protection and enhancement. Using simple tools and materials available at any hardware store, one can follow the step-by-step directions to select an appropriate mat and frame, cut a single or double-mat, mount artwork, make one's own frame molding, cut and assemble the frame, paint and decorate the frame, display artwork, and use conservation framing techniques. An easy-to-follow how- to guide, highly recommended for anyone interested in learning the basics of preparing art or photographs for display. Chevolution Los Angeles, CA. : Magnolia Home Entertainment, 2010. DVD 779.2 CHE How did the iconic image of Che Guevara end up on beer bottles and bikinis? This inquiry into the ethics and aesthetics of appropriation investigates how the enduring symbol of Cuba's revolution skyrocketed to fame and was ultimately devoured by its own worst enemy, capitalism. When you're strange a film about the Doors [United States] : Eagle Vision, c2010. DVD 781.6609 WHE The documentary uncovers historic and previously unseen footage of the illustrious rock band and provides new insight into the revolutionary impact of its music and legacy. Narrated by Johnny Depp, the film is a riveting account of the band's history. Secrets of the dead [United States] : PBS Home Video, c2010. DVD 940.545941 CHU The French still call it "our Pearl Harbor", the tragic destruction of the French navy in 1940, by the British, to prevent it from falling into German hands. The dark story of Churchill's decision to sink the fleet, and with it, the lives of 1,300 French sailors, to prevent a German invasion continues to echo down the hall of military history. Was it a turning point in World War II, a terrible betrayal of one ally by another, or perhaps both? The most dangerous man in America : Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon papers [United States] : First Run Features, c2009. DVD 959.7043 MOS In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a high-level Pentagon official and Vietnam War strategist, concludes that the war is based on decades of lies and leaks 7, 000 pages of top secret documents to the New York Times, making headlines around the world. One man's profound change of heart created a landmark struggle involving America's newspapers, its president, and the Supreme Court, a political thriller whose events led directly to Watergate, Nixon's resignation, and the end of the Vietnam War. My Lai [United States] : PBS Distribution, c2010. DVD 959.7043 MY The words 'My Lai' are seared into our memories of the Vietnam War, but few know what really happened in the small Vietnamese village on March 16, 1968. Now, drawing on 400 hours of recently discovered audio recordings and new interviews with participants, eye witnesses, and investigators, the complete story can finally be told about one of the most shocking atrocities in modern times, and about lesser-known acts of remarkable courage. David Hockney : a bigger picture [United States] : First Run Features, c2009. DVD B HOCKNEY Filmed over three years, an unprecedented record of a major artist at work. It captures David Hockney's return from California to paint his native Yorkshire, outside, through the seasons, and in all weathers. It tells the story of a homecoming and gives a revealing portrait of what inspires and motivates today's greatest living British-born artist. SafeKids 101 Nashville, TN: SmartKids 101, [2005]. DVD CHILDREN 613.6 SAF Prepare your kids to stay safe at home and in the community! Includes staying home alone, answering the door or phone, learning gun awareness, fire safety, basic first aid, internet safety, dog emergencies, and abuse, abduction and stranger danger. Babysitting 101 : your complete guide to becoming the best babysitter [United States] : Production 101, 2005. DVD CHILDREN 649 BAB This comprehensive video teaches most aspects of babysitting from diapering to what to do in an emergency. Taught by a professional leader of babysitting courses. Discoveries...America Issaquah, WA : Bennett Watt Media, c2006. TRAVEL DVD 917.75 DIS Learn and discover Wisconsin, as America's Dairyland, to the Voices Only barbershop quartet, Trek Bicycle Company, Wisconsin Dells which is the country's largest water park, Circus World Museum, and much, much more. Discoveries...America Issaquah, WA : Bennett-Watt HD Productions, c2006. TRAVEL DVD 917.84 DIS