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5 KEYS TO MASTERY
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Author George Leonard reveals the simple, essential elements that can            transform any life into a high achievement. Leonard is joined by twelve of the   most successful people of our time - including BB King, Carlos Santana, Linux    inventor Linus Torvalds, and Nobel laureate Eric Kandel - who share their      personal techniques for using the five keys.
ADDICTION & RESPONSIBILITY
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Francis Seeburger is the respected chair of the Philosophy Department at the     University of Denver. He has written about the spiritual craving that            underlies all addictions. Like the Saint, the addict has devoted him or          herself completely to one thing, and these longings can lead to spiritual
ADDICTION ( HBO )
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This HBO documentary feature tackles the myths and harsh realities of drug       addiction from a variety of new angles, examining it as a brain disease, the     genetic and psychosocial factors that facilitate drug abuse, and showcasing      novel treatment methods, case studies, and enlightening medical results. 2007,
ADDICTION, ATTACHMENT CRISIS
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Christina Grof describes her struggle with alcoholism, which led to her unique   spiritual insights. Addiction results from a yearning for spiritual union. The   crises associated with this yearning can lead to higher states of personality    integration. Grof is the author of The Thirst for Wholeness. 60 mins.
ADVENTISTS, THE

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From the director of Bonhoeffer comes this documentary that looks at the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and asks why--from a health care standpoint--so many of its members are allegedly living longer, healthier lives than average Americans. A presentation of South Carolina ETV.

Martin Doblmeier---USA---2010---60 mins.
AND BABY MAKES TWO
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"An excellent exploration of women pushing boundaries" said Gloria Steinem of    this documentary that follows eight members of a New York City support group     as they share their struggles with pregnancy, getting by without a partner,      and the everyday challenges of motherhood. "Beautiful and very well made...As  a man, I was astounded to find myself so totally engaged by motherhood"        (Albert Maysles, Grey Gardens).                                          Judy Katz---USA---1999---60 mins.
ANDREW WEIL M.D. EATING WELL
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Best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil presents this video program based on his     book about the essentials of food, diet and nutrition. Topics such as            nutritional science, managing eating habits and the role of vitamins, minerals   and phytochemicals are covered. 2000, 72 mins.
AYURVEDA: ART OF BEING
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An in-depth analysis of one of the oldest holistic medical systems in the        world, Ayurveda, also known as "the science of life," which originated in        India 5000 years ago, then spread to China, Tibet and Japan. Director Pan        Nalin traveled across three continents for three years documenting the success of Ayurvedic healing, which blends science, medicine and magic, and its        eventual acceptance in the West. In English and Hindi with English subtitles.  Pan Nalin---India/Switzerland/Germany---2001---102 mins.
BIRD FLU: HOW SAFE ARE WE?
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Brad Pitt narrates a fascinating program, culled from the acclaimed six-hour     Rx For Survival series, about critical threats that humans face            today--including avian flu--and the pressing need to strengthen global public    health systems. Includes a discussion of AIDS and other deadly epidemics. 56
BULLY (2011)

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Lee Hirsch's widely promoted and controversial (over its rating) documentary visits five families whose children have been the subject of bullying by their peers. The film focuses largely on the victims of the violence, the implications of their suffering, and the inability and failure of the schools to address the widening problem. At times emotionally wrenching, Bully goes beyond raw documentation to strike at the larger issue of youth violence as a growing social problem.

Lee Hirsch---USA---2011---98 mins.
CANCER WARRIOR
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The story of an impassioned surgeon, Dr. Judah Folkman, and his struggle to      pioneer a cancer treatment that for years went against the grain of many in      the cancer research community. After years of work, a scientist in Folkman's     lab developed Endostatin, a drug which inhibits blood from nourishing tumors.  But will it prove to be as successful in humans as it is in mice? A NOVA       production. 2001, 60 mins.
CHOW DOWN
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In this enjoyable documentary about obesity in America, the filmmakers address how societal forces--industry, government, agriculture--have led to increased cases of heart disease and diabetes. They go on to demonstrate how a healthy mistrust of unhealthy foods and a vegetable-heavy diet are the best ways to fight chowing six feet down.
CHRISTOPHER REEVE: HOPE IN MOT
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A combination of two stirring documentaries filmed by Matthew Reeve, son of      the late Christopher Reeve, best known for starring in the Superman        movies. After being paralyzed in a riding accident in 1995, Christopher,         fought constantly to regain mobility and used his celebrity to raise awareness for others like him. Hope in Motion and Choosing Hope, which aired on ABC in 2002 and 2004 respectively, are intimate film portraits that         chronicle Christopher's journey. They feature candid interviews with             Christopher and his doctors, as well as footage from his rehabilitation. A     portion of the proceeds will benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve            Matthew Reeve---USA---2007---102 mins.
CONSCIOUS LIVING/ CONSCIOUS DY
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With Stephen Levine. Genuine healing occurs when we take ourselves mercifully    into our own hearts and accept the totality of our lives. A poet and             meditation teacher, Levine is the author of Healing into Life and Death    and Who Dies?. 90 mins.
CONSULTATION, THE (2006)
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This documentary spends a day in the life of a Dr. Luc Perino, a French family physician, and through his consultations with a variety of patients with all sorts of ailments, we find there is as much art as there is science involved in healing the sick. In French with English subtitles.

Helene de Crecy---France---2006---90 mins.
DRUGS & THE LAW: DUKE
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Steven B. Duke, a distinguished law professor, points out that the many          problems associated with drugs actually result from the prohibition of drugs.    Death by violence and overdose, theft, health risks and law enforcement          expenditures are just some of the problems that result from current drug
DYING TO BE THIN
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Tormented by an irrational fear of being fat, an estimated eight million young   women are torturing themselves--sometimes to death. In this NOVA program,        you'll meet students, ballet dancers, fashion models, and other young women      who are seeking recovery or have conquered their disease and discover how      leading eating disorder specialists are making dramatic advances in the        diagnosis and treatment of anorexia and bulimia. 2000, 60 mins.
FACING DEATH
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Having devoted her life to fighting the stigma associated with death and         dying, it is only fitting that the final years Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth      Kubler-Ross' life become the subject of this insightful and therapeutic          documentary. Filmed at her secluded Arizona desert home, Kubler-Ross discusses her famous text on grief, On Death and Dying, while reflecting on her    life, the aging process, and her own impending death. Interviews with her      family, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive archival materials help    complement her intimate testimonials. "A powerful and thoughtful               film...recommended" (Video Librarian). In English and Swiss-German with  Stefan Haupt---Switzerland---2003---98 mins.
FIGHT AGAINST PAIN
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ABC News anchors Peter Jennings and Charles Gibson join Dr. Timothy Johnson      for an informative program about the various causes of pain and the effect       that pain can have on our everyday lives. Includes segments on controlling       pain, "miracle drugs", pain specialists, alternative treatment, pain in        children, and more. USA, 2005, 83 mins.
FOOD BEWARE: THE FRENCH ORGANIC REVOLUTION
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Arguing for the health benefits of going organic, this French documentary presents some alarming statistics (our children won't outlive us) and offers solutions. The filmmaker profiles a school that only serves organic lunches and teaches children to grow their own food. It's kind of adorable, and Food Beware will make even the biggest junk foodie run for an all natural salad. In French with English subtitles.

Jean-Paul Jaud---France---2008---112 mins.