Jane Sloan Media Librarian jsloan@rci.rutgers.edu December 2003

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This guide is a browsing aid to selected titles in the video/DVD collections at Rutgers Libraries. The most up-to-date, accurate, and complete information regarding the libraries' holdings is available only through IRIS, our online catalog.

The ad and the ego truth and consequences 1996

Discusses how the market economy has grown to the point that commercialism invades the most intimate aspects of life. Leading media critics show how living in an environment saturated with advertising creates a psychology of need. The history of advertising is traced from the 19th century through today.

DANA. MEDIA 650 2-2923

Afflicted 1982

A young, closeted Israeli man visits a drag bar one night in search of sexual expression.

MEDIA 2-5596

Agustin Fernandez 1994

A documentary about the life and work of Agustin Fernandez, an artist born in Cuba in 1928 and currently living in New York, who is known for his abstract exploration of gender and erotic issues. The film includes an extensive interview with Fernandez, interspersed with images of his works and commentary by critics such as Guilio Blanc, Alejandro Anreus, and Marta Gutierrez.

MEDIA 2-2471

Anita Hill vs. Clarence Thomas the untold story 1994

Discusses the women who were willing to testify against Judge Thomas at his confirmation hearings but who were not called upon to do so. Includes interviews with them, Anita Hill, former members of the Senate judiciary committee, and authors of the book Strange justice.

MEDIA 2-5487

Anything you want to be 1971

A biting satire on societal pressures that force women to compromise their individuality and intellectual goals to assume a constantly changing identity of femininity.

MEDIA 1-35

Bandit Queen 1995

A dramatization of the life story of the female dacoit, Phoolan Devi. "Born of low caste in the Chambal River Valley of India, 11-year-old Phoolan is sold into marriage with a man 20 years her senior. She escapes and falls in with a pack of ruthless bandits but the male-dominated gang comes with its own set of brutal humiliations, and Phoolan must struggle to rise above a culture determined to bring her down, in a bloody coup that electrified a nation"--Container.

MEDIA 2-3300

Beauty before age 1997

Explores the power of youth and beauty in the gay community. A diverse group of man, ages 19 to 77, navigate their fears of becoming old, undesirable, and alone. This film also offers a male perspective on a historical female issue, and illuminates the larger societal obsession with physical appearance.

MEDIA 2-5295

Bell Hooks cultural criticism & transformation 1997

Pt. 1. On cultural criticism (22 min.) -- pt. 2. Doing cultural criticism (40 min.)The author and professor of English makes a compelling argument for the transformative power of cultural criticism. Issues of race, gender and class are central as clips from motion pictures and television illustrate her view of the pervasiveness of "white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" in American popular culture.

DANA. MEDIA 989 2-3623

Brain sex 1992

The Learning collection: Learning collection Vol. 1 - Sugar and spice -- Vol. 2 - Anything you can do, I can do better -- Vol. 3 - Love, love me doScientific studies indicate that men and women do not have identical brain structures; this may account for some of the differences in behavior between sexes. Vol. 1 explores effect of hormones received during gestation on behavior. Vol. 2 looks at how different brain architecture can lead to differences in ability and learning patterns. Vol. 3 looks at social relations between men and women.

DANA. 1213 cassette 1 1213 cassette 2 1213 cassette 3

Breaking silence 1992

A documentary film on incest and sexual abuse of children.

MEDIA 2-3897

Caught in the crossfire 1998

A young deaf mute sells herself on the street to be able to provide for her elderly father. Prostitution is a taboo subject in Fiji and is illegal, but women have no power to say "no" to sexual exploitation.

MEDIA 2-5836

Child development 1996

Examines a range of major subjects categorized under the rubric of child development. Topics covered include genetic counseling and prenatal testing, fetal alcohol syndrome, prepared childbirth, reflexes of newborns, learning in infants, temperament, physical abuse of children, learning disabilities, sexual abuse of children, and teen suicide.

DANA 863

Childhood sexual abuse 1990

Looks at the ways adult women learn to work out the problems caused by their sexually abusive fathers and how they seek to protect their own children from a recurrence of the patttern. Discusses signs of sexual abuse, how to report it, and teaching prevention skills to children.

DANA 347

Chore wars the battle over who cleans the toilet 1995

A discussion on who does the housework in Canadian families and the determination of sex roles and responsibilities.

MEDIA 2-2896

Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill public hearing, private pain 1992

Discusses the Thomas confirmation hearings, the charges of sexual harrassment by Anita Hill, and the reactions from Afro-Americans.

DANA 481

Clinical dilemmas in marriage the search for equal partnership 1993

Examines the institution of marriage, instead of focusing primarily on problems of particular spouses. Excerpts from two marital cases clearly illustrate questions and interventions in the sensitive areas of gender,money and power.

MEDIA 2-3367

David Halberstam's the fifties. Volume 3, Let's play house [videorecording] / 1997

Describes the unrest sometimes felt in the outwardly tranquil fifties, including dissatisfaction with women's roles as housewives and men's roles in the corporate rat race.

MEDIA. 2-3632 2-6175

De Stilte rond Christine M A question of silence 199?

A female psychiatrist is appointed by a judge to evaluate three women who, strangers to each other, have each confessed to the murder of the same man. Their rage toward and hatred of their male-dominated society is gradually understood by the psychiatrist, who begins to question her own nature.

MEDIA 2-2659

Dear Lisa 1990

Thirteen women describe incidents from their lives revealing their socialization as women and the roles society expects women to play. This film is a comprehensive and multicultural look at women's hopes and dreams and the realities of being female in the 1990's.

MEDIA 2-3400

Die Deutschen und ihre Männer Bericht aus Bonn = report from Bonn 1989

A young woman uses her annual vacation to look for a husband in Bonn. She doesn't find a husband but asks many questions of the men she meets and receives interesting replies.

MEDIA 2-5414

Don't be a TV television victim 1992

Who owns and controls the media?--The news--Advertising--Gender stereotypes -- Media violence -- Things you can do!Helps viewers think more deeply about the violence, sensationalism, gender stereotypes, and racial prejudices that are all too familiar on TV.

MEDIA 2-1956

The dream becomes a reality nation building and the continued struggle of the women of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front 1995

Interviews with women who were treated as equals during the struggle for Eritrean independence about their current employment and social conditions. Most have continued to work in their professions or vocations although the traditional cultural forces make full sexual equality impossible.

MEDIA 2-3719

Dreamworlds 2 desire/sex/power in music video 1995

The author suggests that the image of women in music videos reflects a male adolescent dreamworld. In this world, all women are nymphomaniacs who constantly invite sex with any available male. The author examines the factors which produce this image and questions the effect which many hours of viewing this dreamworld might have on male behavior in the real world. Consists primarily of narration over clips from rock videos.

MEDIA 2-2526

Dreamworlds 2 desire/sex/power in music video 2002

[Introduction] (8:04) -- Techniques of storytelling (3:24) -- The women of the Dreamworld: behavior/activities/roles (11:36) -- Female artists and the stories of the Dreamworld (4:13) -- Ways of looking: the gaze & objectification (8:09) -- What's wrong with a little sexual violence? (11:10) -- Consequences: stories, attitudes and the 'real world' (8:51) -- End credits (1:18)Scenes from over 165 music videos show how sex and violence in the media impact how women think about themselves sexually, and how men think sexually about women. Includes a brutally graphic scene of gang rape from the motion picture The accused.

DANA 31

Evening the odds is title IX working? 1999

In 1972, Title IX was established, a civil rights act that prohibits gender discrimination at any school that receives federal funds. In this program, Elisabeth Brackett, of WTTW in Chicago, goes to Indiana University -- alma mater of Olympic diving medalists Lesley Bush and Cynthia Potter - to investigate higher education's Title IX track record in the area of sports. The IU administration is working diligently to meet Title IX conditions by creating new athletics programs and spreading out scholarship dollars more evenly between male and female athletes. But a USA Today survey found that only seven Division 1 schools have met the Title IX standards for gender equity. IU does not expect to be in compliance until 2004, and the National Women's Law Center, which has filed complaints against a number of other schools for discriminating against female athletes in scholarship funding, is doing its best to speed up the process.

MEDIA 2-5092

Exploring society Gender [videorecording] 2002

Discusses what it means to be male or female and how societies definition of gender norm is determined by culture.

MEDIA 2-6102

Gender differences in depression a marital therapy approach 1996

How gender stereotypes affect depression and marital conflict. Shows case study of a marital relationship in therapy sessions.

MEDIA 2-3364

The gender tango 1997

This program looks at the different ways women define themselves and are defined by others indiverse cultures.

MEDIA 2-2218

Gregory's girl 1983

This "irrisistible" film is about Gregory, a 16-year-old boy, and his first encounter with girls. Gregory's love life takes off with his infatuation with Dorothy, the first female player on his all male soccer team.

MEDIA 2-263

Hasta cierto punto Up to a certain point 1995

A clever self-reflexive satire about the battle of the sexes in contemporary Cuba.

MEDIA 2-6117

Hispanics, the changing role of women 1998

In this program, several prominent Latina women, including author Isabel Allende, discuss their changing role within the context of Hispanic family values, male machismo, and the traditional role of females as the center of family and community life. Also examines the issue from the male perspective.

MEDIA 2-3713

House on fire 1998

The Caribbean has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. Triggered by unemployment and drug use, it's also perpetuated by a culture that still fails to condemn violence against women, and sexual violence in particular, as a crime.

MEDIA 2-5835

The Human voice exploring vocal paralanguage 1993

Explores the voice as an extrordinary human instrument. When we speak, our voice reveals our gender, age, geographic background, level of education, emotional state, and our relationship with the person spoken to. All these clues (and many more) are contained in even small fragments of speech, because our voices can be interpreted with remarkable accuracy. This video, explores the power, dimensions, and facets of this uniquely human instrument.

MEDIA 2-2695

I have a problem, Madam 1995

A fascinating glimpse into a society where women are only now beginning to be heard in a traditionally male culture. Run by female lawyers, FIDA-Uganda has set up several legal aid centers for women in domestic trouble. With the help of a weekly radio show, the centers fill daily with women waiting to tell their stories. FIDA lawyers attempt to reconcile the women and their men in face to face meetings, even if it means traveling to isolated villages. The attitudes of both men and women are beginning to change, but this slow process sometimes leads to conflicts between offical and traditional law.

MEDIA 2-3837

In women's hands the changing roles of women 1993

This program focuses on the women of Chile and how political and social changes since the 1970's have changed the traditional role of women.

MEDIA 2-1917

Investigative interviewing techniques in child sexual abuse cases 1993

Jamie : investigative interview of a nine-year-old male victim of child sexual abuse -- Anne : investigative interview of the nonoffending parent of a sexually abused child -- David : [investigative interview of the offender]Three dramatic reenactments illustrate techniques for interviewing victims, offenders, and non-offending parents in child sexual abuse cases.

MEDIA. 2-3359 cassette 1 2-3360 cassette 2 2-3361 cassette 3

The Japanese family the lifestyle of the businessman 1989

Everyday scenes are dramatized to portray the lifestyles of modern Japanese families including the traditional male-female roles and the newer style of changing roles in the home. Also discusses the material goals of Japanese families and the educational goals for their children.

DANA 839

Juggling gender politics, sex and identity 1992

Features Jennifer Miller, juggler and director of Circus Amok. Miller speaks of her life and struggle as a lesbian woman who happens to have a moustache and beard.

MEDIA 2-5866

Killing us softly advertising's image of women 1979

Explores the image of women presented by modern advertising. Illustrates with examples the use of women as sex objects and the exploitation of children.

MEDIA 2-1279

Lear '87 archive (condensed) 2002

"In 1987, the formidable Mabou Mines Theatrical Collaborative began a two-week workshop on a new 'King Lear' - a fully gender-reversed one - directed by Lee Breuer and featuring Ruth Maleczech in the title role of Lear. Jill Godmilow's unique archive of their work on "Lear" makes for a creative joy ride ... a master class on avant garde theater at its very best"--Set container.

MEDIA. 10-104 pt.1 10-104 pt.2 10-104 pt.3

Man oh man growing up male in America 1987

Using interviews with men, family films, and a pastiche of sounds and images, documents what it is like to grow up as a male in America today. Looks at what shapes a boy into a man and the roles and stereotypes men have to deal with in today's society.

MEDIA 2-3416

Mark Dendy 1996

Interview with Mark Dendy. Dendy is well known for his physically daring and energetic dances exploring such themes as gender, religion and other critical social issues. He has received three consecutive NEA Fellowships. Dendy talks about what has shaped his life and influenced his work. Includes excerpts from his best known dances.

MUSIC 338

Metamorphosis man into woman 1989

Gary, a 39 year-old transsexual, has been convinced since childhood that he is a woman trapped in a man's body. At 35, Gary decided to begin the extraordinary process of changing his sex. Before he can be accepted for sex-reassignment surgery, Gary must prove that he can successfully live and work as a woman, 24 hours a day for at least one year.

MEDIA 2-1799

Orlando 1999

"Orlando [is] an English nobleman who defies the laws of nature with surprising results. Immortal and highly imaginative, he undergoes a series of extraordinary transformations which humorously and hauntingly illustrate the eternal war between the sexes."--Container.

MEDIA MEDIA 10-81 2-2610

Response child sexual abuse, a medical view Explains the role of physicians and the responsibilities of health care professionals in identifying child sexual abuse and outlines how to deal sensitively with young victims.

MEDIA 2-3742

Response child sexual abuse, the clinical interview 1986

This instructional film, narrated by Kee MacFarlane, director of the Child Sexual Abuse Cener at the Children's Institute International in Los Angeles, uses actual interviews to demonstrate the proper way to conduct clinical interviews with young children to determine whether or not they have been sexually abused. Legal issues as well as interview techniques are discussed. Popular misconceptions surrounding sexual abuse of children are also presented.

MEDIA 2-3743

Rishte Relationships 1995

Explores the practice of male sex preference in India and how this led to Lali Davi, a mother of five daughters, poisoning herself and two of her daughters.

MEDIA 2-6097

Sex, unknown 2001

Explores gender identity and gender reassignment with contributions of psychologists and researchers, and through personal insights from the Reimer family.

MEDIA 2-6010

Sexual abuse of children victims and abusers 1998

"This hard-hitting documentary takes a frank look at the impact of child sexual abuse, featuring candid interviews with therapists, victims, and recovering offenders."--Container.

MEDIA 2-5385

Sexual harassment building awareness on campus 1995

Sexual harassment defined -- Intent vs. impact -- Dealing with unwanted attention -- Consensual relations -- Looking forwardOffers a discussion of the nature of sexual harassment and what can be done about it. It emphasizes psychological, legal, and communications perspectives and features interviews with students and faculty as well as experts.

MEDIA 2-2632

Sexual harassment on the job 1987

Phil Donahue discusses sexual harassment in the work place with guests, Karen Sauvigne and Susan Meyer. Members of the audience present examples of such harassment.

MEDIA 2-453

Shackled women abuses of a patriarchal world 1999

This program assess second- and third-world abuses of women's rights by the male establishment and examines how female collaboration sometimes contributes to their perpetuation. Focuses on topics such as dowry deaths, female circumcision, the Islamic zina law, the rigors of hijab, and child prostitution. Some content may be objectionable.

MEDIA 2-5102

She drank, she swore, she courted girls --she even chewed tobacco : passing women in 19th century America 1983

Uses archival photographs and original artwork, with voiceover narrative, to illustrate the history of women who "passed" as men in mid-to-late 19th and early 20th century America. They passed for a variety of reasons, including sexual orientation, "men's wages", and political opportunities.

MEDIA 2-5276

Shinjuku boys 1996

Looks at a Japanese subculture involving cross-gender and prostitution.

DANA 1543

The smell of burning ants 1994

The film raises gender issues and provokes the viewer to refect on how our society can deprive boys of wholeness. Through the formative events of a boy's life, we come to understand the ways in which men can become emotionally disconnected and alienated from their feminine side. Illustrates how boys are socialized by fear, power and shame.

MEDIA 2-5296

A Spy in the house that Ruth built 1989

In 1985, photographer and film maker Vanalyne Green discovered baseball. Avid interest in the game quickly became a very special obsession. Inthis autobiographical, highly subjective monologue, Green describes the emotional, psychological, and sexual significance for her of baseball and baseball players. The Ruth of the title is Babe Ruth, the famous baseball star.

MEDIA 2-2068

State vs. Swan courtroom testimony in a criminal child sexual abuse case 1987

MEDIA XX(1783223.1)

Still killing us softly advertising's image of women 1987

Jean Kilbourne delivers a lecture at Harvard University on the portrayal of women in advertising and the effects it has on women and their self-image.

MEDIA. 2-1278 2-3282

Sugar and spice 1974

Shows sex-role socialization in children's play in several day-care centers in New York City. Describes some of the efforts of teachers and parents of children in the elementary grades to encourage non-sexist socialization.

MEDIA D-49

Teaching about practice and diversity content and process in the classroom and the field 1994

Added Title: Contracting and setting the stage with the client Added Title: Intra-ethnic issues in practice: the impact of race, class and gender Added Title: Intra-ethnic issues in practice: the white worker with a client of color Added Title: Inter-ethnic practice with other professionals: working with the system Added Title: Contracting and setting the stage with the students Added Title: Helping a student and the class to take a risk Added Title: Encouraging a classroom climate for dealing with difference Added Title: Teaching dliemmas: managing time, content, process and affectThe eight videotapes in this series are part of the Council on Social Work Education's diversity initiative. The series, developed for faculty involved in social work practice courses or field work, focuses on integrating issues associated with diversity into clas and field teaching. Part of the first program takes the form of a student workshop facilitated by Cassandra Clay and Lawrence Shulman. Subsequent parts discuss Shulman's and Clay's reactions to issues raised in the workshop. Program 1: part 1. Contracting and setting the stage with the client -- part 2. Intra-ethnic issues in practice: the impact of race, class and gender -- part 3. Intra-ethnic issues in practice: the white worker with a client of color -- part 4. Inter-ethnic practice with other professionals: working with the system -- Program 2: part 1. Contracting and setting the stage with the students -- part 2. Helping a student and the class to take a risk -- part 3. Encouraging a classroom climate for dealing with difference -- part 4. Teaching dilemmas: managing time, content, process and affect.

MEDIA. . . . 2-3883 2-3884 2-3885 2-3886 2-3887 2-3888 2-3889 2-3890

Testifying about child sexual abuse a courtroom guide 1998

Experts discuss how to prepare and give testimony in child sexual abuse cases, and how to prepare and assist children giving testimony.

MEDIA 2-5797

These girls are missing 199?

"... in many African countries, fewer than 20% of girls ever enter a classroom, and across the continent, only one woman in three learns to read." "These girls are missing offers small sets of stories, sharp glimpses into a few intimate relationships layered to mirror the complex reality ..."--Container.

MEDIA 2-3852

Thomas confirmation hearing [before the] Senate Judiciary committee 1991

This videotape contains just a portion of the over 30 hours of hearings held the weekend of Oct. 11-13, 1991. Included are the opening statements of Judge Thomas and Professor Hill on the sexual harassment charge brought by Hill.

MEDIA 2-1869

Through Chinese women's eyes 1997

Presents the transformations in the lives of Chinese women over the 20th century. Documents the attempts to erase gender differences under Mao, today's changing ideas of femininity, and the crystalization of Chinese feminism at the UN Women's conference in Beijing.

MEDIA 2-3397

Tough guise violence, media, and the crisis in masculinity 1999

Pt. 1. Understanding violent masculinity (25 mins.) -- pt. 2. Violent masculinity in action (30 mins.)Examines the relationship between the images in popular culture and masculine identities in the late 20th century United States.

DANA, MEDIA 1710 2-3959

Town meeting a process run amok, Thomas/Hill hearings 1991

This special discusses the political and media issues surrounding the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the United States Supreme Court and the subsequent allegations of sexual harassment by Anita Hill.

MEDIA 2-1879

Treyf a film 1998

"Documentary filmmakers Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Madansky explore issues of both faith and gender in this inside look at a community of Jewish lesbians, as well as examining their own personal relationship and how it interacts with their spiritual beliefs as Jews. The title comes from a Yiddish word which means 'not kosher.'" --All Movie Guide.

MEDIA 2-5118

The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea 1991

The Trobriand Islands, regarded as anthropology's most sacred place, lie off the eastern tip of Papua New Guinea. The island society has a complex balance of male authority and female wealth. Magic spells and sorcery pervade everyday life. This program focuses on two important events: the distribution of woman's wealth after a death and the "month of play", a time of celebration following the island harvest.

MEDIA 2-1406

Valuing diversity 1992

Examines differences in communication styles. Demonstrates the misunderstandings that can result when people of different national origin or ethnic background (or even personality) try to communicate. Shows how discomfort around the subjects of race, gender and other differences inhibits feedback and constructive interaction.

MEDIA 2-2746

Ventre livre Liberation 1995

Discusses sterilization and abortion as the primary choices for birth control by women in Brazil.

MEDIA 2-6096

A Wedding in the family 1977

A documentary on Debra Franco's family the week before the marriage of her younger sister. Focuses on issues relating to marriage, sex roles, career expectations, and life choices.

MEDIA 3-146

When children are witnesses 1989

Explores ways to make the courtroom environment less intimidating to children. Focuses on relevant portions of a criminal trial involving two child witnesses alleged to have been sexually abused.

MEDIA 2-3741

Why God--why me? 1988

This film explores the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of young boys and girls in Knox County, Maine. As adults, they recall and recount their devastating experiences, abuse and pasts. One woman's tragic past is profiled, describing the events from early childhood through middle adulthood which involved sexual abuse of her and her daughter and son. Stories of survivors are accompanied by effective photographs and visuals.

MEDIA 2-1274

Why men don't iron 1998

Investigates the influences of biology and environment in determining gender differences.

MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA 2-6328 cassette 1 2-6329 cassette 2 2-6330 cassette 3

A Woman's place 1987

Examines woman's traditional role in society and shows how women today are rethinking their roles. Tells of the contributions of notable American women.

DANA 1293

Women and allegory gender and sculpture in two cultures 2001

This program deconstructs the politically charged monuments from post-Revolutionary Paris and the ornamental temple sculptures from 11th-century Khajuraho while contrasting the allegorical meanings ascribed by Western and Eastern cultures.

MEDIA 2-6078