Learning on ScreenBroad Horizons Issue 1
- Synopsis
- Broad Horizons, founded in 2006, is a radical Women’s network bringing together women working in media. This is the first in a series of DVDs showcasing the work of women working with film, video, music, design, animation and culture jamming. It consists of animations, documentaries and short films.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2006
- Year of production
- 2005
- Subjects
- Media studies; Women’s studies
- Keywords
- alternative medicine; experimental film & video; mental health; short films; women
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £14.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 100 minutes
- Year
- 2006
Sections
- Title
- Fisch in Lesbos
- Synopsis
- A lesbian books a holiday
- Duration
- 4 mins
- Title
- Be[lie]f
- Synopsis
- Exploring belief structures
- Duration
- 3 mins
- Title
- Happiness tends to Infinity
- Synopsis
- A scientific equation on how to be happy
- Duration
- 3 mins
- Title
- Trainstopping
- Synopsis
- British activists join in protests against the transportation of nuclear waste across Germany
- Duration
- 5 mins
- Title
- Life before Death
- Synopsis
- A short film exploring the experiences of two women and their daughters as they face terminal illness. Far from being a morbid lament, the film develops into an uplifting meditation on finding acceptance at the most critical time of life.
- Duration
- 10 mins
- Title
- Clowning around at the G8
- Synopsis
- An insignt into the techniques of the Rebel Clown Army during the G8 summit in Scotland.
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Title
- Eve’s Apple
- Synopsis
- Produced during an undercurrents video training workshop.
- Duration
- 3 mins
- Title
- Very Model of a Modern Labour Minister, The
- Synopsis
- Animated sing along with the Government about Identity cards!
- Duration
- 3 mins
- Title
- I an’t looking for your Sympathy
- Synopsis
- An inspiring documentary about how women are using many techniques to overcome disability. Filmed on location during the Women in Tune festival.
- Duration
- 10 mins
- Title
- Evolving Minds
- Synopsis
- What is reality? Who defines it? Evolving Minds offers a fresh and radical perspective on alternatives to the mental health system. Presenting clear information in a humorous style it covers diverse topics such as shamanism, nutrition, psychotherapy, meditation and protest against draconian mental health legislation.
- Duration
- 45 mins
Distributor
- Name
Moviemail
- Web
- https://www.simplyhe.com/3000-moviemail External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0844 848 2000
- Address
- Simply Home Entertainment
PO Box 7741
Ringwood
BH24 9FA
UK - Notes
- As of December 2016 the Moviemail web presence is incorporated within the Simply Media website
- Name
Undercurrents
- info@undercurrents.org
- Web
- http://www.undercurrents.org External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01792 455900
- Address
- Old Exchange
Pier Street
Swansea
SA1 1RY - Notes
- A not-for-profit producer and distributor of UK and global counter-culture content. Working with video makers and communities who have been marginalised or overlooked by TV broadcasters, Undercurrents focuses on social and environmental issues and has some unique footage of campaigns and video activism. There is also a podcast series on eco-living entitled LIVING IN THE FUTURE. Some productions are available for purchase on DVD and others are streamed free online, via the webvideo section of the website.
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