Broad 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

Email

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.