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"The Story of Stuff" (21 minutes)
With over 12 million on-line views, "The Story of Stuff" -- an animated documentary about the lifecycle of material goods -- is one of the most widely viewed environmental-themed short films of all time. Since its release in December 2007, The Story of Stuff has been shown in thousands of schools, houses of worship, community events and businesses around the world.

"Tax Dollars at War" (4 minutes)
An excellent animated video, based on a radio interview about US military spending as a proportion of our national budget.

"Occupation 101" (90 minutes)
An award-winning, thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. It also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers.

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Episode Number: 
454
Duration: 
1 hour 57 min
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Category: 
486
Disposition: 
DCTV Digital Library
Format: 
1116