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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A Film by Mary M. Jirmanus and Charles K.Mann

Film 14 Minutes; Special Features: 35minutes.  Spanish with English subtitles.

The families and communities of the original Si No Llueve take pride in showing off improvements.  Inadequate rainfall and early frost continues to threaten their food supply; new touristic cabins complement the trout farm.  Six features and a Google Earth map enrich the DVD.

Produced by Development Communications Workshop

for the Harvard KennedySchool of Government

Guy Stuart, Project Leader, Mary Hilderbrand, Project Manager

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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, Project Leader

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.  Expected to be available through the Kennedy School Case Program early in 2010.

(Estimated Release: Fall 2009)

A film by Franco Sacchi, Mary Jirmanus, 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.