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A film by Franco Sacchi Mary Jirmanus and Charles Mann Executive Producer Catherine Rielly This film provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by families in three contrasting communities in Costa Rica. Developed for an innovative new teaching collaboration between Southern New Hampshire University and EARTH University, the film features insights into rural and peri-urban life as it is interpreted by residents, by EARTH University students working in the communities, and by experienced University faculty.    View Complete Part One on Vimeo.com Password required: Contact:
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A film by Franco Sacchi and Charles Mann (17 Min.)
Produced by Development Communications Workshop
for the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Case Program
Jay Rosengard, Executive Director
Created to enrich a Harvard teaching case, the film provides deep insights into contemporary Turkey as one of its most successful banks explores options for future growth. Striking images of urban and rural Turkey, cityscape and campus life, are viewed through the lenses of both Akbank’s management and independent observers. Interviews with both customers and many “unbanked” business owners add depth to the presentation.
  
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Available through the Kennedy School Case Program
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Screening at NewFilmmakers NY Winter Series March 2, 2011 at Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue (at 2nd St.) NYC 10003
6:00 PM Special Program with Middle East Filmmakers Group Emilie McDonald OTHER PEOPLE'S HOUSES (2010, 17 minutes)
When a lonely, struggling single mom searches for a connection with a clique of upwardly mobile moms, she finds that the greatest connection is the one with her daughter. Charles Mann, Franco Sacchi 'IT'S A YOUNG COUNTRY': TURKEY AND AKBANK (2009, 18 minutes)
Akbank's quest for future growth provides a lens through which to view the energy of contemporary Turkey. Striking images, insightful commentary, and well-crafted vignettes portray Turkey's transformation. Edward Roy HIDDEN IN TIME (2009, 16 minutes)
One man's American Dream is another man's nightmare come true. Ahmad, an Iraqi immigrant who drives a taxi in New York City, picks up a mysterious box from a close friend. Then, while driving in Manhattan, he picks up an American businessman on his way t
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A Film by Mary M. Jirmanus and Charles K.Mann Executive Producers: Mary Hilderbrand and Guy Stuart Film 14 Minutes; Special Features: 35minutes. Spanish with English subtitles. DVD includes Teachers' Menu for easy access to all scenes. Commissioned by the Harvard Kennedy School to follow up developments with the families and communities of the original Si No Llueve. They take pride in showing off improvements, but Inadequate rainfall and early frost continue to threaten their food supply. New touristic cabins complement the trout farm. Enrich discussions by drawing also from six supporting features, including a community leader narrating her drive-through analysis of the community.  View more details at: IMDb.com View the trailer. Purchase DVD ($19.95) at Amazon or CreateSpace
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Film: 33 Minutes. DVD includesTeachers’ Index
 “Policymakers make bad policy because they don‘t understand science-based agriculture.” Dr. Borlaug explains key points he believes are often overlooked or misunderstood. Recorded in 1980 as the narrative track for a proposed but never funded film series, his wisdom is enduringly relevant and is now available in this DevCom production. A special teachers’ index permits calling up selected topics for viewing and discussion.
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