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VIDEOTAPES and DVDs ON
ECOLOGY + SPIRITUALITY
available from LOU NIZNIK
SECTIONS OF THIS LIST:
A. THE EVOLVING UNIVERSE
B. EVOLVING SPIRITUALITY
C. ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
AND SOLUTIONS
D. ECONOMICS + BUSINESS,
SOCIAL JUSTICE + ECOLOGY
E. THE WONDERS AND
BEAUTY OF NATURE
A. THE EVOLVING UNIVERSE
COSMIC VOYAGE. An excellent brief overview with computer
animation suggesting the vast extent of the universe, its galactic and
subatomic structure, and the story of evolution - cosmos, galaxies, our
solar system, earth, plants and animals. ES39; 35 minutes.
ORIGINS. Forming earth and the solar system; evolving life from
lava. NOVA. ES71; two hours.
The Creation of the Universe B explains the four forces that
control how atoms operate: the strong and weak nuclear forces,
electro-magnetism and gravity. ES3; 90 minutes.
CANTICLE TO THE COSMOS, Brian Swimme. SR5-10; 12
hours; rental only. An overview of the universe!
WE ARE STARDUST. C. Barlow and M. Dowd. Presentations to
Montessori teachers. C32; 2 hours.
Earth, The Living Planet. The Gaia Hypothesis: earth acts like a
living organism. ES2; 42 minutes.
Mysteries of Deep Space; 3 hours. Also on tape 38,
The Evolution of Life. 30 minutes. ES37-38.
Evolution, 8 hours. A history! EV31-34.
Elegant Universe. A history of science, quantum mechanics and
string theory. 3 hours. EV61-62.
Human Evolution
Human Evolution: Children of Eve; NOVA. EV20.
The Brain's Big Bang; EV34; one hour.
Origins of the Human Race. EV19.
Human Evolution: Tales of the Human Dawn. EV21.
In Search of Human Origins. EV25-26; 3 hours.
Neanderthals and Modern Humans. EV50; one hour.
The Journey of Man. 2 hours. EV57.
Monkey Trial. The famous Scopes trial in Tennessee which had a
law against teaching evolution in its schools. The opposing lawyers
were celebrities Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. PBS;
EV36; 90 minutes.
The Wonders of Human Life
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN. The amazing complexity and
growth of this complex outcome of evolution in our own bodies.
EV40-41; four hours.
1. The growth of the embryo's brain, an astounding example of
evolution.
2. Children's brains: being aware of a vast number of sounds, learning
to speak, read and write.
4. The adult brain: emotions and problems.
5. The aging brain.
THE ODYSSEY OF LIFE. The Ultimate Journey. Embryos and
Evolution. EV28; one hour.
Life's Greatest Miracle. The embryo from conception to birth;
NOVA, EV37; one hour; rental.
The Incredible Human Body. Nat. Geo. EV59. 1 hour.
B. EVOLVING SPIRITUALITY
Introductory tapes.........................................................
A New Way of Looking at Everything.
Miriam MacGillis explains how the New Story of the Universe, a
new "revelation" about God and creation, changes the way we
interpret reality. A5, time 1:25.
Also on the same tape...
Coming Home to a New Cosmology.
Miriam MacGillis tells the story of her own "evolution," the New
Story of the Universe, and how we can "come home together;" Tape
W5, 35 minutes; total time with tape A5 above, 2 hours.
A New Creation Story. Michael Dowd, author of EarthSpirit, tells
the new story of God and the universe: where we came from, where
we are, what we are doing here. Tape C3, one hour.
Old and New Spirituality: A Few Questions and Answers. A45, 38
minutes. Diarmuid O=Murchu, author of the books, Quantum
Theology; Reclaiming Spirituality; and Poverty, Celibacy and
Obedience.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Paula Gonzalez discusses social justice,
ecology and the New Story of the Universe. Tape D4, two hours.
STARDUST, ANIMALS, AND US. Connie Barlow. C33; 1:35.
EVOLUTIONARY CHRISTIANITY. A summary of Michael
Dowd=s approach to the new story of the universe. C41; 2 hours.
Creation, Revelation and the Future. Michael Dowd. C38; 1:52.
EarthSpirit Rising Confence 6/04.
Affirming Our Great Work. John Seed and Miriam MacGillis.
Tape L2, time 1:28.
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EARTHSPIRIT RISING CONFERENCE 6/05:
MATTHEW FOX, From Tribalism to Community. :57
and FRANCES MOORE LAPPE, Finding Our Power. :54
WINONA LADUKE, Native American Sacred Places under Attack.
and JOHN SEED, Earth Songs and Thoughts. Total time 1:57
MIRIAM MACGILLIS, Gratitude and Deep Time. :55
and MALIDOMA SOME, An African and Earth. :55
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A More Than Human World. D. Abram; C31; 1:15.
ALL ON ONE TAPE/DVD:
Art of the Wild. Authors speak about their experiences of the earth.
ES34; 55 minutes.
Keeping the Earth. ES35, 27 minutes.
The Unfolding Story of the Universe. SR20; 30 minutes.
ROBBY, CREATION AND TREES. EV53.
1) THE UNIVERSE STORY by first-grader Robby. His earth-loving
teacher had told the story of the universe and asked if anyone could
repeat it. 3 minutes.
2) GOD CREATING, 11minutes; a beautiful animated film by the
brilliant artists who also produced
3) THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES. An exquisite animated
film, an international prizewinner. ES18; 30 minutes; rental.
EARTH, HOMELAND AND FOOD. Miriam MacGillis. D25; 2
hours.
The Fire Within the Fire. Miriam MacGillis explores biblical
themes in the light of the New Story of the Universe. Tape A10; time
1:50; six sections.
Galileo. NOVA, SR36; 2 hours. Powerful dramatization of his life,
discoveries, conflict with authorities.
EVOLUTION AND RELIGION: GOD AFTER DARWIN and
Teilhard de Chardin. John Haught. In this superb lecture, Jack
celebrates evolution as a magnificent gift to religion! Tape B10, 1:05.
Cosmos, Religion and Science. John Haught, Ann Druyan (Sagan),
C. Walker. Jack Haught uses striking graphics to illustrate religious
beliefs about God and the universe... the universe and earth are an
adventure toward greater beauty, complexity, diversity and communion. Tape B9; 1:27.
EVOLUTION AND SUFFERING. John Haught at the Washington
Theol. Union, 2/22/04. Tape B11; 1:08.
EARTH CHARTER AND NEW STORY. Miriam MacGillis puts
the Charter in the context of false beliefs about humans, Earth and
universe. Tape C39. 1:44.
EARTH AND ELDER WISDOM, Miriam MacGillis at the
conference of the same name. She summarizes some of Tom Berry=s
key ideas and uses them as a basis for action. One hour, tape L2.
TEILHARD DE CHARDIN. Tom Berry describes Teilhard=s
profound contributions to Christian spiritual-ity in the Age of
Ecology. Tape B, one hour.
THOMAS BERRY: THE GREAT STORY. AN ABSOLUTE
MASTERPIECE. Rental from me and you can buy it from
SteveTorma@aol.com or phone toll-free 888/438-7838; $35. 50
minutes. SR12.
THOMAS BERRY: POEMS AND STORIES about his early life.
Tom was in great form during the Earth Wisdom, Elder Wisdom
conference in Sept. >02. 48 minutes; L3.
Dawn over the Earth: Our Way into the Future. Tom Berry says
the universe is a celebration. He discusses the role of religion; massive
changes; new directions; our destiny at this moment of history. Tape
W3, 48 minutes.
Also on the same tape...
New People: Re-inventing the Human and The Children. We
must re-invent the human and protect the earth for the children of all
species. Tape G2. 1:48.
Genesis and the New Story (of the universe, the new
cosmology). Estelle Demers, MMS. A46, one hour.
YOU AND THE EARTH. Miriam MacGillis offers an energetic,
enthusiastic and inspiring explanation of Tom Berry=s key ideas.
She also describes the evolution of Genesis Farm and her hopes for
the future. Others offer an 11-minute Cosmic Walk. B26-27; time
3:39.
Earth + People: The Past and The Future. Miriam MacGillis.
These talks are similar to the above series, but given to an audience
not so familiar with the story of the universe. Miriam discusses our
past damaging human relationship with the Earth Community, the
crisis of our limited knowledge in the past, and healing directions
for our future. The tape includes a 20-minute Cosmic Walk. Jane
Blewett speaks about the earth and social justice. Also, Cosmic
Voyage. A47-49; 6 hours.
The Earth=s Imagination. Brian Swimme. A brilliant series!
SR33-34; time 2:30; rental only.
Befriending the Earth. Tom Berry and Tom Clarke, S.J. SR2327; 6 hours.
A Sense of Place. ES26; 28 minutes.
The Power of Myth. Moyers & Campbell. 4 hours.
THE POWERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Brian Swimme. ES63-66. 9
hours. Rental only.
WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY
Ecofeminism and the New Cosmology. Heather Eaton, PhD and
Tom Berry discuss feminism as a social movement in the context of
our ecological crisis and the sacred story of the earth and universe.
A37-38, 4 hours.
Re-visiting the Goddess. Diarmuid O=Murchu. EarthSpirit Rising
Conference, 6/04. C35B. 55 min.
Goddess Remembered. SR13; one hour
The Burning Times. SR14, one hour.
Full Circle. SR15; one hour.
Mother Wove the Morning. Pearson. SR 26; 2:15.
C. ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
AND SOLUTIONS
THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: The Birth of the
Sustainable Economy. A splendid one-hour documentary about M .
Braungart (chemist) and Bill McDonough, pre-eminent global green
architect. EC27; 55 minutes.
THE SACRED BALANCE. David Suzuki. EC60-61. Four hours.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. Wes Jackson, The Land
Institute. Tape C36, 56 min. + Q&A= 1:27.
ECOLOGICAL AND HUMAN HEALTH. John Todd. Tape C37;
53 minutes + Q&A = 1:15.
FOOD AS SACRED. Miriam MacGillis. D26; 1 hour.
Applied Spirituality and Ecology. David Orr. A new ecological
building design for Oberlin College. 55 minutes. C35.
Tsunami. Science and warnings. EC72, one hour.
Earth at the Edge; Bill Moyers. Our global environmental crisis.
EC28; 2 hours.
What=s Up with the Weather? ES28; 2 hours.
Global Warming and Catastrophic Climate Change; ABC News;
one hour; ES27.
EMPTY OCEANS, EMPTY NETS. Crisis in the world=s fisheries.
EC33; one hour.
Modern Meat. Contaminated food causes sickness and death.
Frontline; EC35; time 1:25.
D. ECONOMICS + BUSINESS,
SOCIAL JUSTICE + ECOLOGY.
Signs of the Times. Paula Gonzalez discusses social justice, ecology
and the New Story of the Universe. Tape D4, two hours.
Trading Democracy, NAFTA, EC30. NOW, 1 hour.
Earth and the American Dream. Stark quotations from industrialists. ES15; 90 minutes; rental.
THE END OF SUBURBIA. Gas crisis. EC26, 1:18
Diet for a New America: Your Health, Your Planet. Dangerous beef!
Robbins. EC17, one hour; rental.
The Ecology of Commerce Paul Hawken, author of the book with
the same name. Tape D16, 50 minutes.
Sustainable Communities: New Economics, New Religion. John
B. Cobb, Jr. + Q&A. 65 min. tape D1.
RICH WORLD, POOR WOMEN. Bill Moyers. Globalization and
third-world debt. EC42, one hour.
The Hidden Face of Globalization. Graphic scenes of Sweatshops.
34 minutes. D8.
Water: Sacred and Profaned. 23 minutes. EC56.
THIRST. A global freshwater crisis. EC71, one hour.
The Population Paradox. NOVA, tape ES68, 2 hours.
FARMING THE SEAS. Dangers and possibilities in aquaculture.
EC70. 1 hr.
E. THE WONDERS AND
BEAUTY OF NATURE
THE GRAND CANYON. ES74, one hour.
SEAS OF LIFE. EC37-38; 3 hours.
DEEP JUNGLE. High-tech exploration. ES77. 3 hrs.
A More than Human World. D. Abram. C31, 1:15.
Arctic Kingdom. ES53. One hour.
Life on a Reef. ES52. One hour.
The Planet Earth series, ES4-10; 6 hours.
Art of the Wild. Images and nature authors speak for the earth. ES34;
55 minutes.
Keeping the Earth. ES35; 27 minutes.
Nature's Symphony. Classical music and lovely natural scenes.
ES41; one hour.
Wildlife Symphony. Animals cavort to lively music. ES42; 35
minutes.
OVER 100 OTHER TAPES AVAILABLE,
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PRICES: FREE PREVIEW/EVALUATION
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Individual rental, $5; group rental, $10.
My tapes sell for $20 or whatever you can afford.
Other companies have their own prices.
My tapes have single-letter codes: A, B, C, etc.
Other companies= tapes have two letters: EC, ES, etc.
You can rent or buy mine, only rent the others.
Lou Niznik,
15726 Ashland Drive,
Laurel, MD 20707
301/498-2553. Email LouNiznik@aol.com
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