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Video Number                     Video Name                                                 Age Code

Location                               Producer, Length           

VC 0132        Television: the Enchanted Mirror                                              JSA[1]

ds[2]                  (Mass Media Ministries, 28 minutes)

This video is a documentary about television in American Life.  It features interviews with TV directors, writers, a network executive, a brain behavior scientist, an advertiser, and viewing public as well as explores the role of television in the creation of images of reality and moral values.  It examines the medium's impact on the family, on individuals and on social institutions.

VC 0405        TV, The Anonymous Teacher                                                     SA

d                      (Mass Media Ministries, 28 minutes)

This video about television's effects on children deals with the impact of violence, racial and sexual stereotyping, commercials and negative and positive values in programming.

VC 406           The 30-Second Dream                                                                  IJSA

d                      (Mass Media Ministries, 28 minutes)

This video is a montage of visual and sound images from American television commercials designed to demonstrate the creativity, subtlety and emotional force of television advertising.

VC 0960        Catholic Connections to Media Literacy                                  A

cds                  (Center for Media Literacy, 20 minutes)

This is a multi-media learning program linking Catholic Values and today's media culture.  Teaching materials for integrating media literacy skills into curriculum and program planning for faith development are included in the kit.  It contains creative new insights and practical approaches to identify, counter and change today's media environment. The kit is intended for teachers and/or program directors to use with people from middle school age through adult.

VC 1148        Creating Critical T.V. Viewers                                                     JSA

cds                  (Center for Media Literacy, 77 minutes)

This is a Center for Media and Values kit with eight interactive learning modules and a 77 minute, six part video.  Key concepts about television and its impact in everyday life are the subjects of the program.  Learners will be able to recognize and evaluate the subtle impact and examine the underlying messages, assumptions and world views of mass media.

VC 1149        What Makes News: Global Questions                                      JSA

cds                  (Center for Media Literacy, 22 minutes)

This Center for Media and Values Media Literacy Kit has four interactive modules.  A 22 minute video and the learning modules are designed to help groups of all ages prepare for the media-connected world of tomorrow by exploring how media are transforming cultures and politics around the world.

VC 1150      Exploring Media with Today’s Parables                                  SA

cds                              (Brown/ROAA, 27 minutes)

This video will help viewers gain media discernment skills.  These skills can be applied to spreading the Gospel.

Part One

Everything Has an Agenda (5 minutes)

Everything Sends a Message (2 minutes)

Film/TV Techniques Used to Manipulate Us (5 minutes)

Part Two

Use Video (2 minutes)

Use Songs (1 minute)

Be A Storyteller (2 minutes)

Study Biblical Characters (2 minutes)

Final Thoughts (2 minutes)

VC 1151        The Power and Impact of the Media                                          SA

cds                  (Brown/Roa, 21 minutes)

Technology has placed the media industry in a position of great power and influence.  Media shapes our values and beliefs.  This program raises awareness in the viewer of the need to critically evaluate the impact of media from a personal and social perspective.

VC 1155        Selling Addiction                                                                            JSA

cds                  (Brown/ROA, 19 minutes)

This multi-media learning program helps young people unmask myths and claims of cigarette and alcohol advertising.  It helps them see how we can break the media/addiction link; how to de-construct the powerful messages and images created by tobacco and alcohol advertisers.

VC 1305        Beyond Blame                                                                                SA

Cds                 (Center for Media Literacy, 90 minutes)

This introduction-overview kit shows how effective programs that explore alternatives to media violence can be organized in schools and communities.  It contains background articles, bibliography and an audio tape, "Issues and Answers".  The video based "Town Hall" presentation introduces teachers, parents, religious and community groups to key concepts and strategies for action.

VC 1405        Warning: the Media May be Hazardous to your Health       SA

d                      (Media Watch, 36 Minutes)

This powerful educational video informs us about the dangers of media images that glamorize violence, fear and hatred between the sexes.  At the same time it illuminates the life-affirming nature of both genders.  Using actual clips the writer creates an insightful, dynamic, and humorous look at sexism in the 90's.

VC 1424        T.V. Violence and your Child                                                      SA

d                      (Mennonite Media, 1995, 33 minutes)

This presentation examines what kids are learning from T.V. violence and how its powerful influence can be lessened in the home, church and community.  The cultural environment created by T.V., the effects of violence, the subtle lessons T.V. teaches and how to handle the "Power Rangers" will be probed.  The video also will look at why it may be counter-productive to get rid of the TV and the "slasher" videos teens seem to love.

VC 1425        T. V. Violence and You                                                                  SA

d                      (Mennonite Media, 1995, 30 minutes)

The myth that TV shows depicting violence is what the public wants is examined.  In reality, these programs do make the top ten.  The business side of T.V., the most damaging kind of T.V. violence, how put downs on sitcoms affect us, how T.V. influences man and woman relationships, how news is shaped by decision makers and how citizens can gain a voice and make a difference are also examined.

VC 1544        Un-Plug your Kids                                                                         A

cds                  (Oblate Media, 15 minutes

This video provides parents and teachers with information which helps them see how kids are learning values, attitudes and behaviors from mass media.  Good suggestions are presented for how to use media in a healthy way.

VC 1545        Tuning in to Media                                                                         SA

cds                  (Center for Media Literacy, 1994, 29 minutes)

This is a fast-paced introduction to the fundamentals of media literacy.  In three 10-minute segments viewers learn media analysis, cover the core principles of media literacy and visit real classrooms to see media literacy in action.

VC 1579        Technology in Education                                                             A

s                      (International Center for Leadership in Education, 1997,

80 minutes)

Dr. Willard Daggett of the International Center for Leadership in Education challenges educators to make fundamental changes in the way learning happens in schools if we do not want to lose a generation of children to technology and global competition.  To do this, we need to identify our core values and beliefs and look at how the curriculum is developed.  He also says we are leaving the Information Age and entering into an age of communication technology.

VC 1602        Taking Charge of Your T.V.                                                         A

d                      (HBO, 1997, 5 minutes)

In this short video presentation, Rosie O'Donnell shares the programs’ four easy steps to help you and your family, or students begin a dialogue that turns television into a positive and educational experience.  The reproducible guide contains excellent material in support of efforts to control T.V.

VC 1672        Media Literacy: What’s in the News                                          I

cds                  (Center for Media Literacy, 1998, 15 minutes)

This video looks at the definition of Media Literacy, its history and current status of its movement in the U.S. , core media literacy concepts, examples of students analyzing media and producing their own.  It examines, also, the prominence of television in our lives.

VC 1742        Renewing the Mind of the Media                                                SA

cds                  (USCCB, 1999, 12 minutes)

This video is a companion piece to the 1998 message by the same name, prepared by the U.S. Bishops Committee for Communications.  It deals with questions that relate to the gratuitous violence and misuse of sexuality in the media.  It helps the viewer to reflect and perhaps take action, rather than feel powerless before those in control of news and entertainment media.  It is addressed to dioceses and parishes as well as individuals.

VC 1857        They Lied to Us                                                                              JSA

cds                  (Vision Video, 45 minutes)

This presentation explores the lives of several young people who "brought the lies" of society through television, movies, magazines and music and suffered the consequences.  They listened to society and media values rather than to what our Christian faith tells us about relationships and spirituality.

Last Updated: 4/6/2006