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Binge box, Volume 1

eng

videorecording

Binge box

videorecording DVD

410

Binge box

"After Newtown, guns in America": An unprecedented exploration of America's enduring relationship with firearms. Traces the evolution of guns in America, their inextricable link to violence, and the clash of cultures that reflect competing visions of national identity; "Marijuana nation": Hear revealing interviews with law enforcement, growers, scientists and everyday users who offer unique insight into the medical marijuana phenomenon; "A place at the table": Shows how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for the U.S. Also discusses that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides, as they have in the past, that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best interest of all; "The abortion divide": At a Pennsylvania abortion clinic, women face unplanned pregnancies and protesters outside. Drawing on a groundbreaking Frontline 36 years ago, the film examines what has changed and follows those on both sides of the abortion divide; "Before the flood": A documentary presenting a riveting account of the dramatic changes occurring around the world due to climate change, as well as the actions individuals and society can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on this planet; "Policing the police": Go inside the Newark Police Department, one of many troubled forces in America ordered to reform. Writer and historian Jelani Cobb examines allegations of police abuses and the challenge of fixing a broken relationship with the community

adult

live action

Documenting social issues,, Volume 1