Lisa, Take a look at "Come Hell or High Water" DVD from Bullfrog Films.
Description and trailer here: http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/chow.html "This intimate film tells a gigantic story - about race, about power, about so-called development. But it is also a saga of community, resilience, resistance, and hope. It's about everything that matters in our society." Bill Bigelow, Rethinking Schools Finalist, CINE Golden Eagle Kind regards, Elizabeth Stanley Bullfrog Films ________________________________ From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Hooper, Lisa K Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:47 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig Hi Mat, The overriding theme for this film series is resilience (we are, after all, marking Katrina10 in a big way down here). We already have several Katrina film options so we're now looking for other issues that can be associated with the concept of resilience; it could be illness, race, LGBT, gender, etc. The field is, actually, pretty wide open. The people making the final selection tend to like films that are recent productions, have a rapid pace (our students lose interest far too quickly), have a high production quality a la Hollywood (for the same reason), and are easily accessible. I think Tig stood out because it appeared to meet all four criteria. Thanks! -lisa From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Mathew Levy Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 1:38 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig Thanks Randy. FYI we also handle MITT, which is the Netflix Original Mitt Romney documentary following him and his family on their campaign trail in the last election. In terms of similar films to TIG, what elements were you looking for? Films about comedians, biographies, or cancer/medical stories? I am sure all of us distributors are happy to make recommendations based on those specific needs. Best, Mat On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 6:10 PM, Randy Pitman <vid...@videolibrarian.com<mailto:vid...@videolibrarian.com>> wrote: Hi Jessica, Haven't seen anything on "Virunga," but Passion River is selling the Netflix doc "Print the Legend" on the market competition between manufacturers of 3D printers. Best, Randy Randy Pitman Publisher/Editor Video Librarian 3435 NE Nine Boulder Dr. Poulsbo, WA 98370 Tel: (360) 626-1259<tel:%28360%29%20626-1259> Fax (360) 626-1260<tel:%28360%29%20626-1260> E-mail: vid...@videolibrarian.com<mailto:vid...@videolibrarian.com> Web: www.videolibrarian.com<http://www.videolibrarian.com> From: Jessica Rosner<mailto:maddux2...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2:55 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig Sorry can't help think of an alternative but just know you are not alone. The Netflix model has been to only allow docs they buy to show in NY & LA to make them Academy qualified and then refuse all other requests from theaters to colleges. A lot of venues really wanted to show the Nina Simone doc and others but were blown off. I am not even sure if Netflix ever releases their docs on DVD/blu ray Anyone know if you can legally buy a copy of VIRUNGA? Jessica On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 5:31 PM, Hooper, Lisa K <lhoop...@tulane.edu<mailto:lhoop...@tulane.edu>> wrote: Greetings everyone, A group here on campus was very interested in hosting a screening of Tig<https://youtu.be/eO7kJ0j4Qzw>. Unfortunately the distributor declined our request. I just watched the trailer and it's fantastic looking, but that is making it that much harder for me to think of an alternative, similarly themed film that we could use in its place. Does anyone on this list have suggestions? Thanks! -lisa H. Music & Media Librarian Howard-Tilton Memorial Library Tulane University 504.314.7822<tel:504.314.7822> @lkHMusLibrarian www.facebook.com/TulaneMusicAndMediaCenter<http://www.facebook.com/TulaneMusicAndMediaCenter> http://www.library.tulane.edu/libraries/mmc http://bamboulanola.tumblr.com/ 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. ________________________________ 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. 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. -- -------------------------------------- Mathew Levy Senior Director of Sales and Acquisitions Passion River Films 732-440-8100 x135 m...@passionriver.com<mailto:m...@passionriver.com> Discover Unique Films at www.passionriver.com<http://www.passionriver.com/> --------------------------------------
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