Düsseldorf in den Jahren des Nationalsozialismus. Zeitzeugen erzählen ihre Erlebnisse, darunter prominente Düsseldorfer wie der Verleger Dr. Manfred Droste, der Präsident der Handwerkskammer Prof. Wolfgang Schulhoff sowie die Malerin Eva Pankok. Düsseldorfer Bürgerinnen…
Gelsenkirchen in den Jahren des Nationalsozialismus. Gelsenkirchener Bürgerinnen und Bürger erzählen, wie sie die Machtergreifung der Nationalsozialisten und die Verfolgung der politischen Gegner erlebt haben. Sie erinnern sich an ihre Zeit in der Schule und in der Hitler-Jugend. Sie…
Mönchengladbach & Rheydt 1945-1953: Überleben und Aufbau Zeitzeugen schildern ihre Erlebnisse aus der Zeit unmittelbar nach dem Ende des zweiten Weltkriegs. Sie berichten von den Erfahrungen mit den alliierten Streitkräften sowie der Heimkehr der deutschen Soldaten und Vertriebenen.…
The problems for victims of domestic violence and the help that is available. A comprehensive insight into the problems facing victims of domestic violence and the help that is available to them. Based on interviews with residents of a women's refuge and the professionals who advise and support…
A Palestinian neurosurgeon revisits his patients in Palestine. A Palestinian neurosurgeon revisits his patients who were injured in the uprising in the Occupied Territories. Facilities for their care are very poor and they and their families are bitter at the way they are ignored and the continuing…
A short discussion-starter for young people on the dangers of carrying guns and knives. This innovative resource was developed to help young people understand the real-life implications of becoming involved in a weapons culture. It graphically illustrates what can happen when young people carry weapons…
A drama-documentary about Sir Arthur Harris, Chief of Bomber Command. A drama-documentary starring Max Wall, which sets out to explore the relationship of Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris to bombing history. By inter-cutting drama, documentary and archive footage, this film presents an alternative view…
The ancient Wiltshire village of Imber is still a military training ground in spite of campaigns. On December 17, 1943, the ancient Wiltshire village of Imber was evacuated for use by the US troops preparing for the D-Day landings. 50 years later, Imber is still a military training ground, in the…
Animated film encouraging women to take up careers in science, technology and engineering. Another witty cartoon from Leeds Animation Workshop. Subverting themes from traditional stories, this entertaining and thought-provoking production helps to show why women are under-represented in science, engineering…
Palliative care on a day-care basis. This short film made at Michael Sobell House, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood seeks to demonstrate the value of Day Care facilities for patients suffering from advanced malignant disease. A Day Centre is shown as a simple and economic way of providing service…
Animated video on the effects of work related stress. Work related stress can damage your health in ways we are only just beginning to understand. This amusing short cartoon from award-winning film makers Leeds Animation Workshop looks at the causes and effects of occupational stress. Drawing on recent…
Types of wood and their uses explained. All about wood: after a general introduction to wood and its uses, it gives a short biology of the tree and shows a tree felled, followed by its conversion into timber in a saw mill. Different hard and soft woods are discussed, as well as composite boards and…
