Blue Gold World Water Wars-DraftDirected by Sam Bozzo, released in 2008.IMDB Link [1] "Wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Can the human race survive?" (IMDB) This documentary exhibits civic intelligence in several ways; By presenting this complex issue, and allowing the viewer to review the data on world water resources, and how scientists predict this will unfold in the future. It is often hard for the everyday person to gather all the evidence to gain a complete picture of intricate environmental issues, documentary film is a perfect tool to both show, and allow the experts to interpret scientific studies and observations. Secondly, the filmmakers show how the citizens of Bolivia came together as a community to fight the corporations who privatized their water. The case of Bolivia alone is a wonderful example of civic intelligence applied into action, due to their success their framework has been used in other nations who are fighting for their water rights against MNC.
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Whistle Blowing (130)
Voices of the Unheard (83)
Peaceful Public Demonstrations (133)
Follow the Money (135)
Everyday Heroism (116)
Sense of Struggle (104)
Transparency (64)
Durable Assets (58)
Working Class Consciousness (12)
Social Dominance Attenuation (4)
Blue Vinyl
Harlan County, USA-Draft-Directed by Barbara Kopple and released in 1976. "This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining Company in Harlan County, Kentucky in June, 1973. Eastovers refusal to sign a contract (when the miners joined with the United Mine Workers of America) led to the strike, which lasted more than a year and included violent battles between gun-toting company thugs/scabs and the picketing miners and their supportive women-folk. Director Barbara Kopple puts the strike into perspective by giving us some background on the historical plight of the miners and some history of the UMWA." As a young filmmaker, Barbara Kopple gained incredible access to the community of Harlan County, allowing her to portray those impacted by the strike with striking honesty. This film demonstrates the civic intelligence of a community fighting for greater labor rights for the miners and their families. As the strike continues they have many town hall meetings to discuss their strategy, and to define the needs of the community. This film gives a rare glimpse behind the picket lines, showing us what worked and more importantly what didn't work.
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Labor Visions (112)
Community Inquiry
Sense of Struggle
Transparency (64)
Matrifocal Orientation (9)
Working Class Consciousness (12)
Social Dominance Attenuation (4)
Voices of the Unheard (83)
Civic Capacities (85)
Whistle Blowing (130)
Everyday Heroism (116)
I Have Never Forgotten You-Draft-"I Have Never Forgotten You" is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, the famed Nazi hunter and humanitarian. Narrated by Academy Award winning actress Nicole Kidman, it features interviews with longtime Wiesenthal associates, government leaders from around the world, friends and family members--many of whom have never discussed the legendary Nazi hunter and humanitarian on camera. Previously unseen archival film and photos also highlight the film. What was the driving force behind his work? What kept him going when for years the odds were against his efforts? What is his legacy today, more than 60 years after the end of World War Two?" (IMDB) Link to the Film website-[2]The work of Simon Wiesenthal to locate and prosecute Nazi war criminals, is an important part of the healing process after war. Many nations allowed Nazi's to live unhindered in their countries furthering the damage inflicted upon not only families lost to the concentration camps, but creating national distrust in the justice system. This process is also an important part of a nation's ability to remember their history.
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Voices of the Unheard (83)
Everyday Heroism (116)
Power of Story (114)
Equal Access to Justice (69)
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (51)
Long Night's Journey into Day. Directed by Deborah Hoffman, released in 2000. "This documentary tells four stories of Apartheid in South Africa, as seen through the eyes of the Truth and Reconciliation commission. White soldiers who have killed ANC activists, black activists who have killed whites in political attacks: can there be forgiveness when the full truth comes out?" (IMDB)
Paper Clips, 2004. Produced by Joe Fab, released by Miramax Films.
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Voices of the Unheard (83)
Power of Story (114)
Anti- Racism (23)
The Garbage Warrior
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Dematerialization (18)
Sustainable Design (22)
Durable Assets (58)
Shared Vision (101)
The Listening Project-Draft- Directed by Dominic Howes, Released in 2008-"What does the world think of America?" This question is the foundation of the documentary, and turns into a quest for the answer, as four Americans travel through 15 countries and 6 continents asking those citizens of their opinion of America, and how they have been impacted by the most powerful country in the world. "The result is an emotional and inspiring examination of crumbling empires, human fellowship and the meaning of citizenship in a globalized world" (The Listening Project) Link to the film website-[3]-Civic intelligence
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Voices of the Unheard (83)
Whistle Blowing (130)
Social Dominance Attenuation (4)
The Park That Kids Built. Linda Jassim."an inspiring documentary of urban renewal. Set in South Los Angeles, the film depicts how two teachers, fifth and sixth graders and the community turned a vacant lot — filled with abandoned cars and trash — into Estrella Children's Park."
The Power of Forgiveness-Draft
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Voices of The Unheard (83)
Self Help Groups (105)
Power of Story (114)
Multi-Party Negotiation for Conflict Resolution (79)
The Real Dirt on Farmer John-Draft
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Appreciative Collaboration (99)
The Good Life (3)
The Trials Of Darryl Hunt-Draft- This documentary follows the efforts of a reporter and defense attorney to prove the innocence of a wrongly convicted man in the American South. In 1984 Daryl Hunt was accused of raping, and murdering a young caucasian woman in Washington DC. He was convicted by an all white jury, who based their conviction on the testimony of a Klu Klux Clan member who claimed he had seen him at the scene. "The film offers an eye-opening, provocative and haunting examination of a community- and a criminal justice system- subject to racial bias and tainted by fear" (The Trials of Darryl Hunt) The film documents the case from its start in 1984 through the appeals and final release of Darryl Hunt.Link to the film website-[4]
Pray the Devil Back to Hell. How Christian and Muslim women helped stop the civil war in Sierra Leon.
Promises-Draft
Rize-Draft Charting a dance movement among youth of South Central LA. Founded by ex gang members to reduce the amount of youth entering the gang lifestyle. The documentary follows several groups of dancers as they practice as teams for the annual dance competition. Many of the dancers have been impacted by the gang activity in their neighborhoods, or lost family members as a result of shootings. This film shows the impact of civic intelligence through the power of art in the community, resulting in a dramatic reduction in gang activity. Gang activity often springs from fragmented family structure, that they try to recreate within the gang culture. Through the activity of community dance these youth are able to create a new family structure, through team dancing. Interesting to note that the Crips and Bloods originally emerged due to the inability of black male youth to enter Cub programs in LA.
