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1. The age of the shoguns (1600-1868) (1989)
Looks at the history of Japan during the age of the Tokugawa family, the era of Edo, a period of over two-and-a-half centuries during which Japan was sealed off from the rest of the world. Topics include the establi...
Looks at the history of Japan during the age of the Tokugawa family, the era of Edo, a period of over two-and-a-half centuries during which Japan was sealed off from the rest of the world. Topics include the establi...
2. Reconquering the conquest (1993)
Examines how French-speaking Canadians struggle to obtain independence for Québec while trying to prevent the Cree Indians from claiming the same territory.
Examines how French-speaking Canadians struggle to obtain independence for Québec while trying to prevent the Cree Indians from claiming the same territory.
3. Getting out the vote (1992)
Discussions with Americans in San Antonio, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C. about their reasons for not voting, and with citizens who are trying to increase voter registration and turnout.
Discussions with Americans in San Antonio, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C. about their reasons for not voting, and with citizens who are trying to increase voter registration and turnout.
4. Noam Chomsky America's leading dissenter (1988)
Moyers interviews Chomsky concerning politics and government in the U.S. and how the government controls the population through the media.
Moyers interviews Chomsky concerning politics and government in the U.S. and how the government controls the population through the media.
5. Punishments (1998)
A history of punishment, beginning with early compensatory forms of justice, Hammurabi's Code, and the Law of Moses, to twentieth century forms of punishment.
A history of punishment, beginning with early compensatory forms of justice, Hammurabi's Code, and the Law of Moses, to twentieth century forms of punishment.
6. Can we govern Part 2 (1992)
Explores the uses and abuses of political language and how the democratic conversation has been frustrated and trivialized by the new jargon of politics.
Explores the uses and abuses of political language and how the democratic conversation has been frustrated and trivialized by the new jargon of politics.
7. Can we govern Part 1 (1992)
Examines both the disenchantment of American voters and the frustrations of members of Congress as they try to work within the system.
Examines both the disenchantment of American voters and the frustrations of members of Congress as they try to work within the system.
8. Hallowed ground (2002)
Filmed at present-day Auschwitz, this program discusses what, if anything, should be preserved of the former concentration camp. Presents opinions of those who believe that the camp should be preserved as a warning ...
Filmed at present-day Auschwitz, this program discusses what, if anything, should be preserved of the former concentration camp. Presents opinions of those who believe that the camp should be preserved as a warning ...
9. Daniel Yankelovich on public opinion research (2002)
Bill Moyers talks with the survey pioneer recently named one of the 20th century's ten most influential people in the area of public policy. From his vast experience in the field, Daniel Yankelovich explains the age...
Bill Moyers talks with the survey pioneer recently named one of the 20th century's ten most influential people in the area of public policy. From his vast experience in the field, Daniel Yankelovich explains the age...
10. John Nichols and Robert McChesney on the media and democracy (2003)
In this program, media experts John Nichols and Robert McChesney join Bill Moyers to examine America's corporate media machine and the dire implications of closed-door deregulatory decisions. Nichols, Washington cor...
In this program, media experts John Nichols and Robert McChesney join Bill Moyers to examine America's corporate media machine and the dire implications of closed-door deregulatory decisions. Nichols, Washington cor...
11. Mark Hertsgaard on the world's love/hate relationship with America (2002)
Bill Moyers talks with journalist and author Mark Hertsgaard, who traveled the globe gauging foreigners' ambivalence towards the United States. Hertsgaard shares his findings, published in his book, The eagle's shad...
Bill Moyers talks with journalist and author Mark Hertsgaard, who traveled the globe gauging foreigners' ambivalence towards the United States. Hertsgaard shares his findings, published in his book, The eagle's shad...
12. The Patriot Act (2003)
Ted Koppel discusses the USA PATRIOT Act with representatives of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, the ACLU, and others. The program explores the criticisms against the Act from both the right and left of the political spe...
Ted Koppel discusses the USA PATRIOT Act with representatives of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, the ACLU, and others. The program explores the criticisms against the Act from both the right and left of the political spe...
13. Kathleen Hall Jamieson on political advertising (2004)
Moyers talks with political and media analyst Kathleen Hall Jamieson about political ads and what they say about the future of American politics.
Moyers talks with political and media analyst Kathleen Hall Jamieson about political ads and what they say about the future of American politics.
14. Benjamin Barber on globalization (2004)
Bill Moyers discusses with Benjamin Barber, a University of Maryland professor, the emerging new world order and examines recent political and economic events happening in the world. Professor Barber deems that the ...
Bill Moyers discusses with Benjamin Barber, a University of Maryland professor, the emerging new world order and examines recent political and economic events happening in the world. Professor Barber deems that the ...
15. The Feudal system (1989)
Illustrates the organizational framework and development of the feudal system.
Illustrates the organizational framework and development of the feudal system.
16. Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire (1989)
This program covers the antecedents and the life of Charlemagne, shows life at the court, life of the courtiers and of the peasants, recounts the battle of Roncevaux and counterpoints the glories of the Carolingian ...
This program covers the antecedents and the life of Charlemagne, shows life at the court, life of the courtiers and of the peasants, recounts the battle of Roncevaux and counterpoints the glories of the Carolingian ...
17. The nation returns (1993)
Examines the nationalism sweeping post-unification Germany, particularly in Leipzig and Frankfurt. The film contends that the xenophobia that until now has been displayed only by violent ultra-nationalists is gradua...
Examines the nationalism sweeping post-unification Germany, particularly in Leipzig and Frankfurt. The film contends that the xenophobia that until now has been displayed only by violent ultra-nationalists is gradua...
18. Mirror, mirror (1993)
Points out that more have died in Northern Ireland due to nationalist violence in the past 25 years than in any other democracy. This film examines the lives and traditions of the pro-British Ulster Loyalists of Nor...
Points out that more have died in Northern Ireland due to nationalist violence in the past 25 years than in any other democracy. This film examines the lives and traditions of the pro-British Ulster Loyalists of Nor...
19. Lifting the yoke (1993)
Examines life in the Ukraine, the largest new European nation created this century, its effects on its neighbors, and its nationalistic pride. Looks at the conflicts within the multi-ethnic state, and the pressure f...
Examines life in the Ukraine, the largest new European nation created this century, its effects on its neighbors, and its nationalistic pride. Looks at the conflicts within the multi-ethnic state, and the pressure f...
20. Great American speeches 80 years of political oratory Program one (1995)
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: Franklin D. Roosevelt's "grilled millionaire" speech, Huey P. Long's "every man is a king" speech, Robert LaFollette delivering a...
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: Franklin D. Roosevelt's "grilled millionaire" speech, Huey P. Long's "every man is a king" speech, Robert LaFollette delivering a...
21. Great American speeches 80 years of political oratory Program three (1995)
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: Richard M. Nixon's "Checkers" speech, delivered on Sept. 23, 1952, Joseph McCarthy and Joseph Welch speaking at the Army-McCarthy...
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: Richard M. Nixon's "Checkers" speech, delivered on Sept. 23, 1952, Joseph McCarthy and Joseph Welch speaking at the Army-McCarthy...
22. Great American speeches 80 years of political oratory Program five (1995)
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: a speech in Harlem on Mar. 29, 1964 by Malcolm X, an attack on Barry Goldwater's platform, delivered on July 14, 1964 by Nelson R...
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: a speech in Harlem on Mar. 29, 1964 by Malcolm X, an attack on Barry Goldwater's platform, delivered on July 14, 1964 by Nelson R...
23. Great American speeches 80 years of political oratory Program six (1995)
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: a speech for nonpartisan judgement at the Richard M. Nixon impeachment hearing by Barbara Jordon, Ronald Reagan's 1981 inaugural ...
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: a speech for nonpartisan judgement at the Richard M. Nixon impeachment hearing by Barbara Jordon, Ronald Reagan's 1981 inaugural ...
24. Thug life in D.C (1998)
Focuses on Aundrey Bruno, a teenager awaiting trial in the D.C. Detention Facility. He faces up to 115 years for shooting a police officer. Includes interviews with his mother and younger brother, as well as the war...
Focuses on Aundrey Bruno, a teenager awaiting trial in the D.C. Detention Facility. He faces up to 115 years for shooting a police officer. Includes interviews with his mother and younger brother, as well as the war...
25. Israel the first forty years (1990)
Showing Palestine under the British Protectorate and the arrival of Holocaust survivors in 1946, this program begins with David Ben-Gurion's proclamation of the state of Israel and proceeds through its tumultuous fi...
Showing Palestine under the British Protectorate and the arrival of Holocaust survivors in 1946, this program begins with David Ben-Gurion's proclamation of the state of Israel and proceeds through its tumultuous fi...