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R e e l W o r l d :
Films and guided discussions
The Peer Health Advocates of Tulane (PHAT)
are pleased to present
R e e l W o r l d
- a series of films and guided discussions. The program consists of your
group watching a video in your venue with VHS and/ or DVD equipment provided
by you. Following the viewing, a Peer Health Advocate leads a discussion
that encourages a lively exchange of ideas about the film and its' content.
To arrange a
R e e l W o r l d
event
for your group, e-mail the Peer Health Advocates
at
pha@tulane.edu; call the Tulane Student Health Center (Uptown) at 865-5255, extension
237, or you can click here for more
information.
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE
USE
MENINGITIS
GENDER ROLE AND
SOCIETY
NUTRITION
AND EATING DISORDERS
SEXUALITY AND HEALTH
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SPIN THE
BOTTLE
Spin the Bottle
offers an indispensable critique of the role that contemporary popular
culture plays in glamorizing excessive drinking and high-risk behaviors.
Award-winning media critics Jackson Katz and Jean Kilbourne
contrast these distorted representations with the often disturbing and
dangerous ways that alcohol consumption affects the lives of real young men
and women. By exploring the college party scene, Spin the Bottle
shows the difficulties students have in navigating a cultural environment
saturated with messages about gender and alcohol. Interviews with campus
health professionals provide a clear picture of how drinking impacts student
health and academic performance, but it is the students’ own experiences and
reflections that tell the real story behind alcohol’s alluring public image.
DURATION: 45 minutes MEDIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
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MENINGITIS
KILLER DISEASE ON CAMPUS: MENINGITIS
NOVA
explores and explains meningitis, revealing its warning signs, how doctors
throughout the world are struggling to control outbreaks, why American
health officials haven’t followed Britain’s lead of mass vaccination, as
well as what can be done to protect children and college students from
needless death and suffering. DURATION: 60 minutes. NOVA.
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KILLING US SOFTLY 3
Jean
Kilbourne's pioneering work helped develop and popularize the study of
gender representation in advertising. Her award-winning films Killing Us
Softly (1979) and Still Killing Us Softly (1987) have influenced
millions of college and high school students across two generations and on
an international scale. In this important new film, Kilbourne reviews if
and how the image of women in advertising has changed over the last 20
years. With wit and warmth, Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and commercials to
critique advertising's image of women. By fostering creative and productive
dialogue, she invites the viewers to look at familiar images in a new way
that moves and empowers them to take action. DURATION: 34 minutes. MEDIA
EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
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TOUGH GUISE
In this innovative and wide-ranging analysis, Jackson Katz argues that the
widespread violence in American Society- including the tragic school
shootings in Littleton, Colorado, Jonesboro, Arkansas, and elsewhere- needs
to be understood as part of an ongoing crisis in masculinity. Tough Guise
is extensively illustrated with examples from popular culture, ranging from
Howard Stern to Stone Cold Steve Austin, from Good Will Hunting to Boyz "n
the Hood, from Garth Brooks to hip hop styles. DURATION: 80 minutes. MEDIA
EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
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REDEFINING LIBERATION:
The National Organization of Women (NOW) Foundation's Redefining
Liberation video tackles the issue of how advertising effects women's
body image, self esteem and health. The video analyzes the tactics of the
tobacco, fashion, and alcohol industries and the resulting impact on women's
health. Guest appearances include NOW President Patricia Ireland, author
Gloria Steinem, renowned lecturer Jean Kilbourne, community leader Leah
Aldridge, and others, including former top models, community activists, and
young feminists. DURATION: 30 minutes. NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN
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HOLLYWOOD'S SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Also known as "Redefining Liberation Part 2", explores the images of women
presented in film that are harmful to the self-esteem of women and girls.
This video features interviews with actress Tyne Daly, former senator Carol
Mosley-Braun, activist Dolores Huerta, author Urvashi Vaid and several
teenagers. Some women and girls are literally dying to fit the images they
see on TV and in movies. DURATION: 25 minutes. NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF
WOMEN.
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ANATOMY OF DESIRE
What makes one person gay, another straight? A quirk of genetics? Family
life? Adolescent or early adult experience? Anatomy of Desire
examines how science and social politics have shaped our notions of
homosexuality through history. Using rare archival footage--from '60s drag
artists and Stonewall activists to filmed psychotherapeutic "treatment" for
homosexuality--the film exposes the joy and pain of a community barraged by
outside efforts to define, control and sometimes even to eradicate it. With
style and wit, Anatomy of Desire dishes the dirt on the historically
rocky relationship between medical science, society and sexuality. DURATION:
47 minutes. NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA.
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GIVE
ME YOUR SOUL: INSIDE THE WORLD OF PORNOGRAPHY
Commercial pornography, an invisible industry with its own hierarchy and
social structure, nets $8 billion annually. This documentary, by Academy
Award-nominated director Paul Cowan, reveals the complex tableau of life
inside the world of film pornography. The video follows several individuals
questing for wealth and notoriety in the sex trade, such as Katie June, who
arrives on a bus in L.A. from Tennessee determined to be a porn star.
Without sensationalism or moralizing, the program allows those interviewed
to speak frankly and comfortably about themselves and their profession.
Viewer's discretion: contains full-frontal nudity and adult situations.
DURATION: 81 minutes. FILMS FOR THE HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES.
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SCIENCE OF THE
SEXES This
definitive trip around male and female anatomy confirms what our bodies
know, but we often forget: men and women are made for each other!
Listen, but try not to blush, as intimate portraits and real-life situations
are combined with scientific analysis to show that from conception to old
age, our bodies grow, adapt, compliment and support each other. THE
DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Episode One: Growing Up
An expert debate on the issue of nature versus nurture prompts an intimate
look at two teenagers –
one boy and one girl –
on different continents. Who has the advantage? Follow Dr. Helen Fisher, an
anthropologist and world-renowned expert on gender differences, to Africa to
determine if the development of the male and female brain could be linked to
our evolutionary past. The latest research on spatial ability between the
sexes is revealed, and there's an unlikely connection: testosterone levels
and finger length!
Episode Two: Different by Design
Take a look at sexual progression from adulthood to old age. From sexual
attraction to physical stamina, every angle is explored. Watch as identical
twins are put to a real-life test of sexual attraction. And, thanks to some
computer animation and unique endoscopic filming techniques, you'll see what
goes on inside their bodies when they're aroused. Study the mechanics of
intercourse using an MRI scanner and get a close-up look at the peaks and
valleys of brain activity in the two sexes when processing emotion.
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FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE: SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN AMERICA
It is one of the most
compelling social and legal battles of recent years. Three gay couples in
Hawaii challenged the marriage laws that say couples must be heterosexual on
grounds of discrimination and won. Join Bill Kurtis for a point-by-point
examination of the landmark case and the divisive nationwide debate it has
inspired. Gay rights activists claim this ruling merely gives same-sex
couples the same rights as those granted to all other citizens, while
conservative opponents say it strikes at the very heart of American morality
and family values. Legal experts weigh in with their opinions on how the
Hawaii case will affect the nation, and meet the lawyers who are fighting to
expand the rights of same-sex couples across America. It's a riveting
examination of one of the most hotly-debated issues in the nation today. A
& E HOME ENTERTAINMENT
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ROLE REVERSAL
From the moment they are born, men and women exhibit the characteristics of
their sex--looking, thinking and acting differently. But exactly what are
these differences, and how do they manifest themselves? Role Reversal seeks
to answer some of these questions by having ordinary men and women switch
genders for a month, experiencing life as spies from behind the other side
of the wall between the sexes. With the help of a team of experts,
Role Reversal transformed Starla, a 40-year-old woman's rights activist, Ryan, a
22-year-old college graduate, Tye, a 27-year-old playwright, and Ary, a
31-year-old professional trainer. For one month, they lived together in a
Manhattan apartment and shared their experiences as members of the opposite
sex. From the "sexual identity boot camp" that taught them how to pass as
men and women to the encounters that highlighted the differences that define
daily life for each sex, Role Reversal chronicles every important moment of
their experiment in a fascinating, feature film.
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TRANSGENDER REVOLUTION
What does it mean to be a man or woman? In America's growing transsexual
community, this question takes on a whole new and powerful meaning.
Investigative ReportsTM
goes beyond ignorance and stereotypes for an intimate portrayal of the
people who choose to change their sexuality. Among the unexpected,
ferociously articulate characters we meet are a female-to-male transsexual
who works for the Tampa sheriff's office, a male-to-female electrical
designer who has hosted an MIT radio show called Gendertalk, and a
Southern good-old-boy who we follow through his surgical transformation. The
Transgender Revolution also examines the fast-growing movement to combat
gender oppression, highlighting the nation's most notorious transsexual
killings and a Congressional battle over including transsexuals in the Hate
Crimes Act. Featuring interviews with the founder of the transsexual
political organization GenderPAC and a noted neurosurgeon specializing in
sex change operations, this is a surprising portrayal of a misunderstood,
growing subculture.
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NUTRITION AND EATING DISORDERS
WINNING
SPORTS NUTRITION In this version of the best-selling video from the University of
Arizona, Olympic gold medallist swimmer Crissy Ahmann and NFL linebacker
Tedy Bruschi talk to athletes about what to eat and drink for peak
performance. With training tips from college and professional athletes,
coaches and sports nutritionists, athletes learn how to choose the right
kinds of foods for top performance in any sports… how to drink the right
fluids to prevent fatigue, muscle cramps, and other problems caused by
dehydration….and how to decide whether or not to use vitamin or mineral
supplements. DURATION: 29 minutes. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, 2000.
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DYING TO BE THIN
An epidemic of eating disorders is spreading through America's youth, a
contagion fanned by the media's obsession with wafer-thin celebrities. For
millions of young Americans, the conflict between real and fashionable
images of the body can be a matter of life or death. Anorexia has the
highest death rate of any psychological illness; over a 10-year period, five
percent of all patients will die. Complications can include low blood
pressure, bone loss and damage to the kidneys, liver and heart. Partly
filmed at the Tulane Depaul Hospital, this program takes viewers behind the
scenes at laboratories and hospitals where specialists are experimenting
with new approaches to eating disorders. DURATION: 60 minutes. NOVA.
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SEXUALITY AND HEALTH
SECRETS OF SEX: KAMA SUTRA
Its 36 chapters detail the complete range of erotic experience from formulas
for aphrodisiacs to foreplay and explicit details of intercourse. More than
2,000 years after a forgotten Hindu high priest sat down to compile all that
was written about sex and sensuality, the Kama Sutra continues to
inspire delight and spark controversy. Take an unblinking look at one of
the most remarkable and, to some, notorious works ever written. This program
traces not only the details of the book itself such as the identity of the
author and how it eventually came to the attention of the Western World but
also explores the culture that gave rise to it. Visit an incredible
temple-town a few hours drive from Delhi decorated in erotic sculptures that
celebrate the sexual positions of the Kama Sutra, and which Mahatma
Gandhi wanted to destroy. And meet with historians and leading thinkers
including best-selling author Deepak Chopra who offer insight into the place
of the Kama Sutra in Indian culture and history. DURATION: 50
minutes. A & E HOME ENTERTAINMENT.
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AROUSAL, FOREPLAY
AND ORGASM: PLAYBOY’S MAKING LOVE SERIES WITH DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER
From the world leader
in sensual programming for couples, Playboy introduces the Making Love
Series. Internationally renowned sex expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer presents an
enlightening look at the art of making love that is both entertaining and
informational. Combining erotic segments with candid and often humorous
exchanges between Dr. Ruth and real couples, the program is a guide to total
sexual satisfaction and happiness in your relationship. Lovemaking is vital
to your health and well being, and is an essential form of communication.
Discover how to master the four stages of lovemaking critical to lasting
fulfillment: arousal, foreplay, orgasm and afterplay. Learn how to
recognize factors affecting your sexuality, break free of preconceived
notions and myths, explore what really pleases your partner, and communicate
your most passionate desires. DURATION: 60 MINUTES. PLAYBOY HOME
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SEX IN THE 20 TH CENTURY Part 1: THE CENTURY TURNS ON
Did you know that the
term “date” was first used in 1896 as a lower class slang word for
prostitution? Or that the vibrator was in fact one of the top five
electrical appliances of the early part of the century and first only used
in doctors’ offices as a way to cure women’s sexual fantasies? Men were
allowed to embrace their sexuality and visit brothels and red light
districts, while women who yearned for this freedom were held back by the
fear of unwanted pregnancy. It was the advent of birth control, introduced
by Margaret Sanger, which allowed American women for the first time to be in
control of their sexuality. World War I catapulted the sexual revolution by
sending women to the workforce and allowing them to remove their corsets.
Men returned from war ready to seize the moment and not hold back. Rules
were changing and the story of boy meets girl would never be the same. The
twentieth century’s arrival revealed changed in America’s sexuality that no
floor length skirt could hide. DURATION: 45 minutes. THE HISTORY CHANNEL.
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SEX IN THE 20TH CENTURY Part 2: PASSIONS COMING OF AGE
An adventurous
generation came of age in the topsy-turvy ‘20s and cast off the inhibitions
of their parents. It was the time of experimentation, the Flapper girl,
Freud, and the new invention of the latex condom. Sex turned from an act of
procreation to an act of recreation. The depression of the 1930s caused the
sexual lives of Americans to wane due to the fact that many could not afford
marriages, children, or even to live alone. However, war aphrodisia set in
and sex was unleashed with vigor. Over eighty-five percent of soldiers
reported having sex overseas and Victory Girls pleasured men in the name of
patriotism. However, the country could not handle this sexual explosion
after the war, as unfaithful men returned to marriages and women were forced
from their work back into the home. Instead of embracing life like the post
WWI generation, Americans sought to regain control. At the conclusion of
the ‘40s, skirt lengths were going down instead of up.
DURATION: 45 minutes. THE HISTORY CHANNEL.
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SEX IN THE 20TH CENTURY Part 3: MAKE LOVE NOT WAR
The Cold War placed a freeze on the evolving sexual revolution. Women who
worked during WWII returned to the household to fulfill “June Cleaver” type
roles. During this time of conformity, sexual deviants were considered
Communists and anti-Patriotic. Slowly, rock ‘n roll introduced dancing
which involved swinging of the hips and Hugh Hefner published his
controversial magazine Playboy, however it was the introduction of the birth
control pill that truly revived the sexual revolution. The 60s introduced
the mini-skirt, topless bathing suits, and X rated movies. In spite of
this, women were being expelled from colleges for living with men and the
police was raiding gay bars. This film is factual yet interesting.
DURATION: 45 minutes. THE HISTORY CHANNEL.
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SEX IN THE 20TH CENTURY Part 4: POLITICS OF PLEASURE
The conclusion to this
documentary series begins with a look at the free and promiscuous ‘70s,
which preached the pursuit of better sex and bigger orgasms and follows the
‘80s that brought Americans the case of the preacher versus the pornographer
in the trial involving Reverend Jerry Falwell and Hustler creator Larry
Flynt. The 1990s steamed things up with the invention of cybersex and the
tiny blue pill, Viagra. Ironically, when Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders
advocated masturbation in 1993 when the highest rate of teen HIV was
documented in history, President Clinton fired her for indecency. It was
only five years later that he would force people to question whether oral
sex was indeed sex or just foreplay. Today, we are more tolerant of
differences, but are still dealing with out of date laws that make oral sex
illegal in some states. Sex is just as controversial as it was in the
beginning of the century. DURATION: 45 minutes. THE HISTORY CHANNEL.
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SEXUAL
ATTRACTION: THE UNEXPLAINED
Sexual attraction is confusing, maddening, euphoric and even dangerous. It
is, like love, an intangible essence. We can examine it only through its
physical symptoms--the beating pulse, the sweating palms, the rise and fall
of chemicals in the brain--all part of the unexplained emotion of
infatuation.
Through real-life
cases and interviews with psychologists, biologists, anthropologists and
others, Sexual Attraction explores the mysteries of human sexuality. If the
urge for sex can be traced to the need to procreate, then how can we explain
homosexual love? What forces are at work when a couple truly fall in love at
first sight? Is monogamy the only way to have a successful relationship, and
if so, why do so many marriages end in divorce? Just what are pheromones
anyway? With insight and humor, these questions and others are explored in
this compelling program. We've all heard of pheromones. But what exactly
are they and how do they work? And can they really make someone fall in
love?
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SEXUAL CHEMISTRY: LOVE CHRONICLES
This film takes a long,
hard look at the scientific basis of attraction, romance and true love.
Romantics may find it a little painful, but the chemical and biological
signals that we all give off play a significant role in the how we choose
partners. Here, experts reveal their findings and what they tell us about
ourselves. Discover how these subliminal signals can be manipulated and
exploited, and find out about the psychology behind our "love maps." And if
you've ever wondered why you are attracted to a certain "type," the answer
is here. It may not be romantic, but Sexual Chemistry is undeniably
a major component of romance.
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We are
always on the look-out for timely and interesting films. Got a title that
you want to recommend to us? E-mail us at
pha@tulane.edu. This list is
accurate as of August 2004. Visit out website to see descriptions of other
titles as we add them.
www.tulane.edu/`heatlh/Health_Education.htm
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