Global Wealth Inequality - What you never knew you never knew (2013)
How to view: Free on Youtube
Production Company: Grain Media
Produced 2013 | Country: USA
Run Time: 4 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Describes global wealth inequality (as of 2013) and addresses the need for reform.
Recommendation: Stats are a bit outdated, and are similar to Oxfam's, but still worthwhile.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The Federal Reserve Explained in 7 Minutes
The Federal Reserve Explained in 7 Minutes
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 7 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Description of how, why, and by whom the Federal Reserve ("Fed") was established, highlights the fact that the Fed is NOT affiliated with the government and is a private organization. Goes into detail about the shady relationship between the Fed and some politicians.
Opinion: Brilliant and clear description of how the Federal Reserve works, and why that is a problem. Highly recommend watching - worth 7 minutes.
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 7 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Description of how, why, and by whom the Federal Reserve ("Fed") was established, highlights the fact that the Fed is NOT affiliated with the government and is a private organization. Goes into detail about the shady relationship between the Fed and some politicians.
Opinion: Brilliant and clear description of how the Federal Reserve works, and why that is a problem. Highly recommend watching - worth 7 minutes.
Breaking Inequality
Breaking Inequality (2013)
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 30 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Breaking Inequality is a documentary film about the corruption between Washington and Wall Street that has resulted in the largest inequality gap in the history of America. It exposes the truth behind the single event that occurred back in the early 70's that set us off on this perilous journey that we are currently on.
Breaking Inequality exposes the truth behind the root of the problem and it provides a solution to help end it. Our goal is to make enough Americans aware of the current system that is robbing them of their future, so that we can change the system all together. We have to change our destiny or the middle class will cease to exist in the United States of America.
Recommendation: I watched the first half, which was pretty well done and provides solutions to the widening gap in wealth.
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 30 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Breaking Inequality is a documentary film about the corruption between Washington and Wall Street that has resulted in the largest inequality gap in the history of America. It exposes the truth behind the single event that occurred back in the early 70's that set us off on this perilous journey that we are currently on.
Breaking Inequality exposes the truth behind the root of the problem and it provides a solution to help end it. Our goal is to make enough Americans aware of the current system that is robbing them of their future, so that we can change the system all together. We have to change our destiny or the middle class will cease to exist in the United States of America.
Recommendation: I watched the first half, which was pretty well done and provides solutions to the widening gap in wealth.
Friday, January 10, 2014
U.S Food Aid Reform
U.S Food Aid Reform 101
How to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Gv-o8BE44
Director: | Producer: Lisa Ferrell
Produced | Country: United States
Run Time: 2.45minutes | Language: English
Synopsis: Food aid reform can feed 4 million more people without costing the U.S. an extra dollar. Here's everything you need to know about food aid reform in just under 3 minutes.
Opinion: U.S food aid has been critical in saving lives and addressing chronic poverty and malnutrition. But the current system, which requires shipping food from the U.S to hungry people in need, is outdated, inefficient and slow, risking lives when every moment counts.
Recommendation:
Good introductory video for people who are new to the foreign aid reform.
How to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Gv-o8BE44
Director: | Producer: Lisa Ferrell
Produced | Country: United States
Run Time: 2.45minutes | Language: English
Synopsis: Food aid reform can feed 4 million more people without costing the U.S. an extra dollar. Here's everything you need to know about food aid reform in just under 3 minutes.
Opinion: U.S food aid has been critical in saving lives and addressing chronic poverty and malnutrition. But the current system, which requires shipping food from the U.S to hungry people in need, is outdated, inefficient and slow, risking lives when every moment counts.
Recommendation:
Good introductory video for people who are new to the foreign aid reform.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Land hunt for greedy investors
How to view: Available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDoM6a0B7TY
Director: | Producer:
Produced: Oxfam GB| Country: Great Britain
Run Time: 6:45 | Language: English
Synopsis: Stages a hypothetical land grab on a residential area in the U.K. to illustrate the brutality of land grabs and puts the responsibility directly on the greed of large corporations.
Opinion: Part of Oxfam Internationals 2012 appeal having to do with land grabs, so a little outdated. However, the impact and message about land grabs is still relevant.
Recommendation: Good for a film festival, an introduction to land grabs.
Director: | Producer:
Produced: Oxfam GB| Country: Great Britain
Run Time: 6:45 | Language: English
Synopsis: Stages a hypothetical land grab on a residential area in the U.K. to illustrate the brutality of land grabs and puts the responsibility directly on the greed of large corporations.
Opinion: Part of Oxfam Internationals 2012 appeal having to do with land grabs, so a little outdated. However, the impact and message about land grabs is still relevant.
Recommendation: Good for a film festival, an introduction to land grabs.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Africa's Last Famine
Viewers: Brittany Collins, Will Fenton, and Clara Herrero
Stream for free: http://www.viewchange.org/videos/viewchange-africas-last-famine
About:
Director: | Producer:
Produced: 2011 Country:
Run time: 25:16 | Language: English
Synopsis: This World Food Day is marked by one of the worst famines in recent history. But, with the right planning a few new ideas, it could be the last. Get the latest from the Horn of Africa and beyond in this special report from Oxfam America and ViewChange.org.
Opinion:
Stream for free: http://www.viewchange.org/videos/viewchange-africas-last-famine
About:
Director: | Producer:
Produced: 2011 Country:
Run time: 25:16 | Language: English
Synopsis: This World Food Day is marked by one of the worst famines in recent history. But, with the right planning a few new ideas, it could be the last. Get the latest from the Horn of Africa and beyond in this special report from Oxfam America and ViewChange.org.
Opinion:
- Great introduction to Oxfam (at least our international work)
- Could be perceived as an advertisement for Oxfam
- Effectively addresses small-scale farmers, work for insurance, managing risk, Rural Resilience Initiative
- No consistent narrator/titles
- Jumps from famine to Vietnam-- slightly disjointed
Recommendation:
- Show for: People not yet familiar with Oxfam's work
- Use as auxiliary component to events
- Break down the video into parts
- Perhaps end with "Is microinsurance the silver bullet..." to lead into a discussion of how it is not a silver bullet
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