Search Results - "Michigan"

The Fort St. Joseph project service and learning in the community by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Western Michigan University

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In search of Fort St. Joseph lessons in history, culture, and scientific methodology by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Western Michigan University

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Soul Survivors by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Moira Productions

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Prelinger Archives. This Amazing America by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

Contents: “…Quiz Show (1:10) -- Dutch Customs in Holland, Michigan (2:36) -- Massachusetts Historic Sights (1:37) -- New York City (1:28) -- Washington, D.C. (1:44) -- Seat Taken (1:07) -- Natural Bridge (1:23) -- Great Smoky Mountains (1:10) -- St. …”
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A Question of fairness affirmative action debate by ARTE France, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

Contents: “…The Debate Over Affirmative Action (2:26) -- Racial Inequalities and Civil Rights in America (1:56) -- Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, and Colin Powell (2:17) -- Affirmative Action Takes Hold and Spreads (3:00) -- Black Americans in the Automobile Industry (2:29) -- Worker Competence and Affirmative Action (3:28) -- Implementing Affirmative Action (4:36) -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (4:55) -- Affirmative Action's Public-Private Partnerships (2:03) -- Bringing Minorities into America's Universities (5:16) -- Recruiting Minority Youth at the University of Michigan (5:16) -- A Question of Discrimination Against White Americans (3:50) -- A Racially Mixed Family Discusses Affirmative Action (3:11) -- Debating Affirmative Action Issues (3:39) -- The Future of Affirmative Action (2:40)…”
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The Ethics of biotechnology by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

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Compromise Choices by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

Contents: “…Sponsor: Compromise Choices (0:48) -- Family Tragedy and Strife (2:51) -- Dark Horse Candidate (2:39) -- A Tragic Beginning (1:38) -- Conciliating the South (2:04) -- Supporting Slavery to the End (1:28) -- Destined to Greatness (2:08) -- The Preacher Politician (2:46) -- The Accidental President (2:24) -- Fighting a Tradition (2:15) -- Garfield Assassinated (2:06) -- Death of a President (1:48) -- People Pleaser (3:02) -- The Republican Nomination (1:59) -- Return to Normalcy (2:58) -- Harding - Ill-Suited for Presidency (2:01) -- Harding's Tainted Administration (2:18) -- Harding's Death (2:19) -- Healing the Nation (2:44) -- The Congressman from Michigan (2:31) -- A Safe Choice (2:25) -- Our Long National Nightmare is Over (2:48) -- Ford Pardons Nixon (2:39) -- Restoring a Measure of Confidence (2:58) -- Additional Resources, Credits and Sponsor: Compromise Choices (1:19)…”
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Requiem for Detroit? by BBC Worldwide Ltd, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

Contents: “…Welcome to Detroit (2:49) -- Transformation of the Motor City (3:01) -- Jump-Starting the American Dream (2:04) -- Assembly Line: Key to Mass Production (2:01) -- State of Emergency (2:02) -- Creating a Consumer Society (1:30) -- Dearborn and Inkster, Michigan (1:53) -- Lee Plaza Hotel: Splendid Ruins (2:00) -- Detroit's Economic Boom (1:41) -- United Auto Workers Union (1:56) -- Detroit Race Riots (3:08) -- Detroit: Jewel City (1:44) -- Rise and Fall of Jewel City (2:00) -- Former Luxury Auto Plant (2:13) -- Creating a Need for Automobiles (2:05) -- Decline of Downtown Detroit (2:55) -- Uprising Against Police Brutality (2:41) -- Racial Divide (4:17) -- Experiment in Post-Industrial Life (2:25) -- Love and War in Detroit (3:25) -- Perfect Storm for Destruction (1:56) -- Auto Crisis Hits Detroit (2:04) -- Rebuilding Detroit (3:16) -- A New American Dream (4:19) -- Requiem for Detroit?…”
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General Motors from dream to downfall by ABC News Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

Contents: “…Introduction: General Motors: From Dream to Downfall (2:30) -- Achievements of GM (1:05) -- General Motors in the Media (1:44) -- Driving Like Crazy (1:36) -- America's Passion for a Well Built Machine (1:52) -- See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet (1:02) -- The United Auto Workers (1:15) -- Cutting Costs at General Motors (1:52) -- Kaizen: Constant Improvement (1:47) -- A Short Lived Comeback for General Motors (1:50) -- Billions in Bridge Loans for GM (1:44) -- New Plan for General Motors (1:31) -- Bankruptcy for General Motors (2:00) -- Government Motors (1:27) -- Changing the Culture at General Motors (1:06) -- State of the Economy in Gross Point, Michigan (2:00) -- Layoffs at General Motors (1:59) -- The End of Generous Motors (1:49) -- The Future of GM Labor Workers (2:23) -- GM Design Center (1:49) -- Future of GM Cars (1:30) -- Low Emissions Vehicles (1:05) -- GM Consumer Ratings (0:54) -- A Vow to Reinvent (1:17)…”
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It's Time to End Affirmative Action A Debate by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Intelligence2

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Year by year 1947 by Arts and Entertainment Network, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

Contents: “…Marshall Asks Stop-Gap Aid to Europe (0:47) -- Friendship Food Train Starts Trip (1:23) -- The Royal Wedding (3:01) -- Football: Illinois-Michigan (1:26) -- Miss Truman Meets the Press (0:44) -- Cheer From Santa Claus (0:49) -- Credits: Year by Year: 1947 (0:26)…”
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Tom Brokaw Reports : Boomer$! by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, National Archives and Records Service

Contents: “…(3:09) -- University of Michigan Alumni (2:28) -- 78,000,000 Boomers (1:38) -- Virgin 50s - Promiscuous 60s (1:44) -- Sex Discrimination in Schools Banned (2:10) -- Too Easy for Too Long (3:25) -- Woodstock - Iconic Album Cover (2:12) -- Woodstock Reunion (2:26) -- Analyst Walker Smith (1:59) -- A New Realism Set In (2:05) -- No More Sense of Community (2:10) -- "Bombingham" (3:26) -- 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing (2:38) -- Michael Eric Dyson 16th Street Bombing (1:40) -- Right the Wrongs (1:36) -- Age of Anxiety (2:45) -- "An Old White Guy" (2:32) -- Path to Massive Fiscal Crisis (3:30) -- Brokaw With Tom Hanks (2:00) -- World War II Museum (1:48) -- Tom Hanks - Movie Career (4:10) -- Chronic Consumerism (1:29) -- U.S. …”
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Binge drinking right to party? by ABC News Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

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A personal journey with Samuel Ting, Nobel laureate physicist by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Public Affairs Television (Firm)

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Islam by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

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Bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics getting the big picture by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

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Biotechnology and your health pharmaceutical applications by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

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Understanding hemophilia by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Information Television Network

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Should You Let Them Watch? Assessing Media Violence by ABC News Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

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Year by Year 1937 by A&E Television Networks, LLC, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase

Contents: “…Petersburg Florida: Spring Training (1:19) -- Westminster Dog Show: Florida Beauty Pageant (1:13) -- Steel Strike: Monroe Michigan 1937 (2:53) -- Hindenburg Disaster (3:15) -- A Lucky Winner (1:40) -- California Beach Beauties (0:54) -- Silver Jubilee Running of the Indianapolis Speedway Classic (1:26) -- The Duke Takes a Bride (2:21) -- June 22, 1937: Heavyweight Champ Joe Louis (0:36) -- Amelia Earhart (1:04) -- Pan Am Clipper (0:42) -- National Marbles Championship (0:53) -- Favorite Films of 1937 (0:13) -- New Racetrack (1:13) -- 1937 World Series (2:25) -- Japan Rocks China (0:38) -- Army Air Corps: Boeing Bomber (0:49) -- 1937 Auto Show (0:49) -- Yale vs. …”
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