In which case, I nominate Der Untergang
gary > I didn't realize you could choose BAD leadership! Definitely LORD OF THE > FLIES. > > Best, > Dennis > > On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Jana Atkins <jatki...@uco.edu> wrote: > >> And with that example, We Are Marshall is another good mention for the >> same reason. There’s the new coach who has to build a team AND convince >> the >> University President to make it happen. There’s the President, who has >> to >> decide if a new team is a good idea as well as lead the university >> through >> the tragedy. There’s the Physical Plant director who appears to be on >> the >> Board of Regents (?). And there’s the surviving team member who becomes >> the >> new team captain and pushes from the beginning to rebuild the team. I >> think >> the President provides an interesting example of weak and/or hesitant >> leadership. >> >> >> >> Forrest Gump’s Lieutenant Dan is a good one, although a bit subtle. >> >> >> >> And I like Glory Road – trying to build a basketball program with black >> players in far West Texas (El Paso) – at a time when only white guys >> played >> college ball. I think my favorite part of that was when the coach >> decided >> to let the players try things their own way, with incredible success. >> He >> was a strong leader, but willing to accept ideas from the “grunts.” >> >> >> >> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: >> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Griest, Bryan >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:03 AM >> *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> *Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Friday question (on a Wednesday) >> >> >> >> In the sports movie vein, I think Hoosiers merits a mention; there are a >> number of differing leadership models on display in it, imho. 1) Jimmy >> Chitwood’s “strong and silent” “actions speak louder than words” type; >> 2) >> Gene Hackman’s firm and traditional role as the actual coach; 3) >> Shooter’s >> son showing grit in the face of a monstrously embarrassing scene or 3 >> involving his dad’s drunkenness; and 4) even the least talented of them >> all >> gets a moment to shine at the free throw line to win a game—I would >> argue >> that all of these might be considered leadership examples. >> >> Bryan Griest >> >> Glendale Public Library >> >> 818-548-3748 >> >> >> >> *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: >> videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Dennis Doros >> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:24 PM >> *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu >> *Subject:* Re: [Videolib] Friday question (on a Wednesday) >> >> >> >> Many, many leadership confabs feature the Ernest Shackleton and the >> Endurance Expedition story where he and his men survived for two years >> stranded in the Antarctic and all 26 men survived. We have the original >> 1919 >> silent film produced by Shackleton but George Butler's documentary might >> be >> the best for students. I believe there's also a feature film as well. >> >> >> >> Remember the Titans is an excellent one in terms of race relations and >> though I found the leadership questionable at times, it would make for a >> good discussion. And Jessica's absolutely right, there must be dozens of >> sports films that fit the bill. ACTUALLY, come to think of it, Disney's >> MIRACLE is an all-time favorite of mine. Not because the US Hockey Team >> beat >> the evil Ruskies (that's too easy a target - you might as well go for >> any >> 100 films where Americans do that) but because Herb Brooks was really >> portrayed as a brilliant and complicated leader and the scene where >> everybody has to state what team he plays for is perfect for the subject >> matter. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Dennis >> >> On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Marynelle Chew <marynelle.c...@byuh.edu> >> wrote: >> >> I have a faculty member who is looking for feature films of the last >> decade >> (or two) that exemplify leadership. That is, the characters exemplify, >> for >> good or for bad, leadership qualities and styles. e.g. Invictus, Devil >> Wears >> Prada, Outsourced, etc. I told him I didn't know, but as a true >> (regular) >> librarian, I could find out. >> >> To all you true film librarians and film aficionados, thank you in >> advance >> for sharing your suggestions! >> >> Marynelle Chew >> 808-675-3863 >> marynelle.c...@byuh.edu >> >> >> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of >> issues >> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic >> control, >> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries >> and >> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an >> effective >> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication >> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and >> distributors. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Best, >> Dennis Doros >> Milestone Film & Video/Milliarium Zero >> PO Box 128 >> Harrington Park, NJ 07640 >> Phone: 201-767-3117 >> Fax: 201-767-3035 >> email: milefi...@gmail.com >> www.milestonefilms.com >> >> www.ontheboweryfilm.com >> www.arayafilm.com >> www.exilesfilm.com >> www.wordisoutmovie.com >> www.killerofsheep.com >> AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org >> Join "Milestone Film" on Facebook! >> >> >> >> ***Bronze+Blue=Green*** The University of Central Oklahoma is Bronze, >> Blue, and Green! Please print this e-mail only if absolutely necessary! >> >> ***CONFIDENTIALITY*** -This e-mail (including any attachments) may >> contain >> confidential, proprietary and privileged information. 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It is hoped that the list will serve as an >> effective >> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication >> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and >> distributors. >> >> > > > -- > Best, > Dennis Doros > Milestone Film & Video/Milliarium Zero > PO Box 128 > Harrington Park, NJ 07640 > Phone: 201-767-3117 > Fax: 201-767-3035 > email: milefi...@gmail.com > www.milestonefilms.com > www.ontheboweryfilm.com > www.arayafilm.com > www.exilesfilm.com > www.wordisoutmovie.com > www.killerofsheep.com > AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org > Join "Milestone Film" on Facebook! > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of > issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic > control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in > libraries and related institutions. 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