First Run/Icarus Films.
Publisher
First Run/Icarus Films
Pub. Date
2003, 1995.
Language
English
Description
The goal was clear: defeat the Nazis who were entrenched high in the snowy mountains of Italy. Drawing together an elite group of champion skiers, mountain climbers and European mountaineers, the U.S. Army created the 10th Mountain Division, America's only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit. From the intensive training atop the Colorado Rockies to the spectacular night climb of Italy's Riva Ridge-where the 10th scored their biggest victory...
Publisher
First Run/Icarus Films
Pub. Date
[2007?]
Language
English
Description
"Illuminates the ethical and legal issues generated by the genomic revolution [sparked by the Human Genome Project], as well as its possible dangers, including racial profiling, government control and genetic discrimination" -- Container.
Publisher
First Run/Icarus Films
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
Tibetan
Description
The first feature documentary dealing extensively with Tibetan medicine, one of the most higly developed medical systems. This documentary presents evidence that deserves serious consideration as a supplement to Western medical technology.
Publisher
First Run/Icarus Films
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"Forgiving Dr. Mengele tells the story of a shocking act of forgiveness by Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor and the firestorm of criticism it has provoked. Eva and her twin sister, Miriam, were victims of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele's cruel genetic experiments--an experience that would haunt them their entire lives. We follow Eva's metamorphosis from embittered survivor to tireless advocate for reconciliation. This unexpected transformation was sparked...
Pub. Date
2003
Language
Español
Description
Filme sobre la religiosa y poetisa mexicana Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, quien a los veinte años entró a un convento en el cual pudo crear un espacio privado para acceder al conocimiento y a la educación que en el siglo XVII le estaban vedados a las mujeres. Drama biográfico dirigido por la fallecida directora argentina María Luisa Bemberg (Camila) basándose en un voluminoso ensayo del poeta Octavio Paz.