Northern California Ecumenical
Media Resource Center

-H- (Ethnic Heritage)

VCH-502 SEASONAL DIFFERENCES- (JH/A); 45 min.; Guide; Barr Films, 1988.

A story of religious conflicts and anti-Semitism. A Nativity scene displayed on school property raises the ire of a group of students who see it as unconstitutional. Mark, a Christian, and Dana, a Jewish girl, who are sweethearts find themselves on opposite sides of the issue. After a violent wave of anti-Semitism results, Mark and Dana cooperate to bring peace to their community.

VCH-503 SKIN- (J/SH); 29 min.; Guide; Landmark Films, 1989.

Based on a series of actual incidents, interviews, and interracial workshops, SKIN shows how race relations affect the youth of North America. Features kids from 3 visible minority groups: African American, Vietnamese, and East Indian. Shows ways of coping with prejudice.

VCH-505 GOD'S TROMBONES--A TRILOGY OF AFRICAN- AMERICAN POEMS by James Weldon Johnson (Y/A), 3 parts, 7 min. ea.; No guide; Billy Budd Films, Inc., 1994.

A trilogy of African-American poems by James Weldon Johnson done in claymation. The poems included are: "The Creation", "The Prodigal Son", and "Go Down, Death".

VCH-506 SUSPECT- (Y/A); 15 min.; no guide; Landmark Films, 1994.

An impatient, frustrated African-American businessman encounters a Latino cab driver who is reluctant to take him home to Harlem. As they drive through the violent streets of New York, mutual paranoia sets in, tension increases, and concealed weapons are revealed in what could be a dangerous cab ride. This film takes an insightful look at prejudice and misperceptions between minorities.

VCH-507 RACISM: "STEREOTYPES" "WHERE DOES IT BEGIN?" "EYES"- (Y); 6 30-sec. announcements; No guide; MBH Productions, 1993.

A collection of 30-second public service announcements which show the effect of racism on teenagers from diverse ethnic groups.

VCH-508 DIVERSITY IS...(Y/A); 16 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1997.