ANCIENT SPIRITS: THE GARDENS OF JAPAN & CHINA
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China has the oldest garden tradition in the world. For centuries, the country’s dramatic topography has inspired poets, painters, and gardeners. In a tour of exquisite gardens, we learn the role of water and rocks in the Chinese sanctuary, and how Chinese methods were splendidly adapted to the Japanese landscape. 30 mins / 1995

THE AROMA OF ENCHANTMENT
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An innovative visual essay explores the "idea of America" held by many Japanese, based on advertising images from the 1950s. Part history, part cultural study, part a reflection on the power of images, this multidisciplinary work elucidates the reciprocal cultural influence in the Japanese-American relationship. 55 mins / 1992

ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN
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This kit features a video with three segments: Beginnings of Civilization, Medieval Japan, and International Japan. The accompanying workbook includes maps, puzzles, quizzes, along with a separate teaching manual. Especially suited for middle grades. 71 mins / 1993

THE ART OF ASIA
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THE ART OF ASIA is a flexible, handy packet of materials for surveying the art of five Asian regions. It consists of an hour-long video, a teacher’s guide with reproducible worksheets and art projects, and a book of poster prints. This complete curriculum supplement surveys the art of India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan, including 103 representative works of art and their distinguishing features. Recommended for grades 6-12. 61 mins / 1993

ART OF INDONESIA: TALES FROM THE SHADOW WORLD
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Girding the equator like a string of emeralds, the 13,000 Islands of Indonesia are dotted with steaming volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and temple ruins such as Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. This documentary explores Indonesia’s ancient treasures and its "shadow world"—the rituals, myths, and performances by which the harmony of the universe is maintained. Weaving together old Javansese poetry, sculpture, stunning landscapes, and music, this visually splendid film shot in Java and Bali introduces viewers to the symbols that have permeated Indonesian culture for more than a thousand years. 28 mins / 1990

ASIAN TREASURE BAG OF FOLKTALES
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Two performers/storytellers share the ancient stories from the East. "The Man Who Planted Onions" (Korea) teaches respect; "The Long Haired Girl" (China) teaches about sacrifice. With movement, music, make-up, Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo transmit the magic of Asian stories. Also includes "Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess" (Japan) and "Seven Silly Fellows" (Philippines). 30 mins / 1994

BIG BIRD IN JAPAN
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There’s plenty of adventure, music, and mystery for Big Bird and Barkley the Dog as they travel Japan. They are separated from their tour group and befriend a mysterious Japanese woman. Could she be the mythical "Bamboo Princess" of Japanese folklore? During his travels, Big Bird discovers the beauty of Japan and its culture. 60 mins / 1991

THE BLUE KITE
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The most acclaimed and controversial of the new Chinese cinema, THE BLUE KITE traces the fate of Teitou, a Beijing boy, his family, and friends as they experience the political and social upheavals in 1950s and 1960s China. A feature film directed by Tian Zhuanqzhuang. In Mandarin with English subtitles. 138 mins / 1993

CHINA
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This video kit offers a comprehensive look at different countries of the world, bringing to life each country’s history, geography, economy and culture. The video is combined with supplemental materials for teacher and student. developed by curriculum specialists, checked by experts on each country and reviewed by experienced teachers. The result is an integrated approach to social studies and world history teaching, combining video, critical thinking guides, fiction and nonfiction bibliography, maps, lesson plans, ideas for student participation and progress tests. The videos and materials reflect up-to-date developments in each country and region while providing an enriching, entertaining learning experience. This program is appropriate for grades 8-12 in any social studies class studying China, including world cultures, Asian studies, current events, and world geography. 30 mins / 1995

CHINESE AMERICANS
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In the 1850s, the first Chinese immigrants came to America by the thousands to search for gold in California. They worked in mining, railroad construction, agriculture and other areas that white Americans saw as unappealing, and faced discrimination and exploitation wherever they settled. As a result, they formed purely Chinese communities called Chinatowns. Chinese Americans have since made many valuable contributions to American culture and industry, particularly in the areas of science, music and architecture. Today, after years of segregation and struggle, Chinese Americans thrive as a vital part of the ever-adapting American society. 30 mins / 1993

CHINA KIT
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This kit was assembled as part of the Indiana Humanities Council's ASIA IN US project. It includes a CD-ROM, videos, slides, fiction and non-fiction books, lesson plans, and other information about China's history, geography, language, cuisine, and art. /

CHINESE NEW YEAR
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Chinese Lunar New Year is the single most important event in the Chinese calendar. On New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers, shares a meal, and exchanges "Hung Pau" (red envelopes of money). There are many different legends to explain the origins of New Year customs. Chinese New Year is one of the best reflections of the Chinese approach to life. This film presents the Chinese New Year story using shadow puppets and fully describes the way this holiday is celebrated in modern Taiwan. 30 mins / 1983

COMMON EXPERIENCES, DIFFERENT VISIONS
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What's it like to go shopping in Japan--as an American teen? What's it like to go to an American theme park as a Japanese teen? Two groups of high school students, one from Indiana and one from central Japan, compare and contrast their cultural perceptions. The video explores sports, shopping, and vacationing in both countries as common experiences among teens. In the process, competition, individualism and other differing cultural values are made evident. Produced by students from South Bend, Gary, Mishawaka, and Utsunomiya, Japan. 56 mins / 1993

DAYS OF WAITING
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This poignant documentary is about an extraordinary woman, artist Estelle Ishigo, one of the few Caucasians to be interned with 100,000 Japanese Americans in 1942. She refused to be separated from her Japanese American husband and lived with him for four years behind barbed wire in the desolate Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming. Her art forms a moving portrait of the lives of internees, the struggle to keep their health, dignity, and hope alive. Academy Award winner for Best Short Documentary. The Hawaii Herald called it "a masterpiece." 28 mins / 1988

DISCOVER KOREA
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Here is a series of three video packages prepared for use in elementary and junior high schools. This popular series introduces Korean life as seen through the eyes of Korean schoolchildren. Each video centers on a theme introducing Korean culture and society from different perspectives, and comes with a teacher’s manual and poster. Produced by The Asia Society. FAMILY AND HOME A visit with a Korean middle school student and his family. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY A trip to a Korean school and an opportunity to join in community life. GEOGRAPHY AND INDUSTRY A guided geographical tour of diverse regions of South Korea emphasizing geography’s impact on lifestyle. 25 mins each / 1987

AT FACE VALUE: ASIAN IMMIGRANTS IN THE MIDWEST
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The stories of Asian immigrants in the Midwest have received little exposure in the mainstream media. On the surface, Asian immigrants appear quiet, industrious, and suited to life in small towns across the Midwest. In reality, they sometimes hide their identities and feelings because they fear reprisal from the white majority. Set against disturbing KKK rally footage, this documentary examines the lives and struggles of five people from three different Asian backgrounds. Tony and Kazue Yamasaki of Lafayette, Ind.; Johnny Choi, a football player from suburban Chicago; and Carrie and Courtni Pugh, who grew up in rural Indiana after being adopted from Korea as babies. Directed and produced by Janice Tanaka. 40 mins / 1995

FAMILY GATHERING
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FAMILY GATHERING is a personal look at the effects of the World War II evacuation and internment of Japanese-Americans on one family. It is told from the perspective of a third generation Japanese-American who grew up with little awareness of her ethnicity or of the traumas experienced by her family during the 1940s. The film focuses on her grandfather who, after 30 years in the U.S., was arrested by the FBI as a "potentially dangerous" enemy alien after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Through home movies, family photos, letters, government archive film, FBI documents and present day interviews, the filmmaker examines the circumstances of her grandfather’s internment and explores the myths, memories and silences surrounding her family history. "FAMILY GATHERING’s humanization of history appeals to educators while its riveting personal story attracts viewers at library programs, senior centers and family life seminars." --Sondra Koontz, Wichita Public Library. 30 mins / 1989

FIRST MOON
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A film about China’s most important and spirited 15-day festival. Shows highlights of each day’s activities: firecrackers, adult-size swings, stilt dancing, intricate costumes, parades, family gatherings, ancestor worship, and delicate lanterns. "A beautiful visual presentation of the importance of ritual and ceremony in world cultures." 37 mins / 1985

THE HEART OF THE DRAGON
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This series presents a portrait of life in China, exploring the contrasts and contradictions of the oldest continuous civilization on earth as it comes to terms with the modern world. Each episode focuses on a universal activity and profiles the Chinese people themselves, from peasants to factory workers, from party leaders to artists, scientists and millionaires. Top China scholars provide enlightening perspectives for American audiences. REMEMBERING An overview of historic and modern China. CARING Family and neighborhood life and how community problems are addressed by Chinese population. EATING Methods of food production and use within the context of China's enormous population. BELIEVING The teachings of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Marxism and Maoism are examined. CORRECTING The aim of the Chinese legal system is to restore social harmony. WORKING A look at the lives of Chinese industrial workers. LIVING The day-to-day life of a peasant family. MARRYING The central role of the family, changing status of women and reactions of a rural community to the government’s population control policy. UNDERSTANDING The relationship between modern science and ancient practices, particularly in the field of medicine. MEDIATING Focusing on the breakdown of marriage, this episode deals with the Chinese principal of placing the society before the individual. CREATING Contemporary Chinese art and the historical and philosophical influences that shape it. TRADING Changing Chinese business attitudes. 57 mins each / 1984

JAPAN: WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
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This video kit offers a comprehensive look at different countries of the world, bringing to life each country’s history, geography, economy and culture. The video is combined with supplemental materials for teacher and student. developed by curriculum specialists, checked by experts on each country and reviewed by experienced teachers. The result is an integrated approach to social studies and world history teaching, combining video, critical thinking guides, fiction and nonfiction bibliography, maps, lesson plans, ideas for student participation and progress tests. The videos and materials reflect up-to-date developments in each country and region while providing an enriching, entertaining learning experience. This program is appropriate for grades 8-12 in any social studies class studying Japan, including world cultures, Asian studies, current events, and world geography. 30 mins / 1989

JAPANESE AMERICAN WOMEN: A SENSE OF PLACE
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Modern Japanese American women reflect on the prevailing image of the polite, docile, exotic Asian woman and their ambivalence about being part of this "model minority." The underlying theme of the documentary is the burden of being different, of experiencing prejudice, and of feeling neither completely Japanese nor completely American. Highly recommended by the ABC Clio video rating guide. 27 mins / 1992

JAPANESE AMERICANS
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In 1868, Japanese began arriving in America illegally to work on Hawaiian pineapple and sugarcane plantations. By 1900, approximately 24,000 Japanese called America home, but their success made the rest of the country nervous, prompting the government to pass legislation limiting Japanese immigration. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor caused a crisis for Japanese Americans as the government sent 120,000 to internment camps, completely stripping them of their constitutional rights. Congress formally apologized for the internment and since then Japanese Americans have made significant contributions to American society, especially in the areas of science, medical research and the arts. 30 mins / 1993

JAPAN KIT
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This kit was assembled as part of the Indiana Humanities Council's ASIA IN US project. It includes a CD-ROM, videos, slides, fiction and non-fiction books, lesson plans, and other information about Japan's history, geography, language, cuisine, and art. / 1996

KAGEMUSHA: THE SHADOW WARRIOR
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Shingen, a powerful warlord, has become as legendary as the motto emblazoned on his war banners: "Swift as the wind, silent as the forest, fierce as the fire, immovable as the mountain." As he lies dying, Shingen orders his clan to find a double to replace him—to keep his death secret so that his enemies will not attack. An epic drama of feudal conflict in 16th century Japan, KAGEMUSHA was co-winner of the 1980 Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. 160 mnis / 1980

KODO: HEARTBEAT DRUMMERS OF JAPAN
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Kodo, the Japanese word for heartbeat, is the name of a group of young musicians and dancers whose exhilarating performances of traditional and contemporary drumming have captivated the world. Their art takes the form of rigorous physical exercise which keeps their bodies and minds in harmony and provides the stamina necessary for beating the drums. Filmed on Sado Island in the Japan Sea, the video shows the drummers perfecting their music, which moves from gentle rhythm to powerful frenzy. 58 mins / 1983

KOREA
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Produced by the Korea Department of Tourism, this video gives a good overview of modern Korea: its climate, geography, major cities, and arts and culture attractions. 22 mins / 1994

KOREA’S CULTURE
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This tourism video covers the wealth of Korean achievement and tradition in arts, leisure, and ceremony: from costumes, architecture, music, archery, engraving, calligraphy and tae kwon do. A good introduction to modern Korea. 15 mins / 1994

KOREAN AMERICANS
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The first Korean migration to America began in the early 1900's when about 100 Koreans landed in Hawaii to work on sugarcane plantations. But 16-hour workdays and inhumane living conditions outraged many of these newcomers, who fled to the mainland. Although they prospered, Korean Americans met with anti-Asian prejudice that reached as high as the federal government, which passed harsh immigration laws, not lifted until 1965. Since then, nearly 1 million Korean Americans have settled in New York, Los Angeles and other cities, revitalizing old communities, empty churches and stagnant commercial districts. /

KOREA / SOUTHEAST ASIA KIT
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This kit was also assembled as part of the Indiana Humanities Council's ASIA IN US project. It includes a wealth of material about Korea, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries. There are books, slides, videos, music CDs, lesson plans, and stories. / 1996

MOUNTAIN IN THE MIND
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Noted Hong Kong artist Wucius Wong explains the traditional Chinese approach to landscape painting: of the need to create both the essence of nature and the emotion of the artist in contemplating it. "Overall," says Wong, " these paintings capture a sense of timelessness that goes to the very heart of the Chinese vision." The camera follows Wong as he visits a landmark and then paints it from memory in his studio. 28 mins / 1986

OPENING A GATEWAY: THE INDIANAPOLIS MINYO DANCERS
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This is a cultural documentary featuring the all-female Japanese folk dancers, the Minyo dancers. The video contains a sample of folk dances and information about the Japanese folk dances in Indiana. Funded by the Indiana Humanities Council. 23 mins / 1997

SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES
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Based on a story by Eleanor Coerr, SADAKO is the story of Sadako Sasaki, a two year-old at the time her hometown of Hiroshima was bombed. Until she was 12, Sadako grew strong and healthy. One day at school she felt strange and dizzy. Upon sharing this secret, she was diagnosed as having leukemia, ‘the atom bomb disease.’ While she was in the hospital, her closest friend came to visit and told her of the Japanese tradition that if she folded a thousand paper cranes, she would be granted her wish to be well again. With courage, grace and hope, Sadako began folding. Though she was only able to fold 644 cranes before she died, Sadako had a profound impact on the people around her. Friends and classmates completed her thousand cranes and raised money to build a statute to honor Sadako and all the children who died from the effects of the atom bomb. 30 mins / 1991

SMALL HAPPINESS
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Filmed under unprecedented circumstances, the women of Long Bow, a Chinese village, talk about marriage, family, birth control, work, and daily life. 58 mins / 1984

VIETNAM
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This video kit offers a comprehensive look at different countries of the world, bringing to life each country’s history, geography, economy and culture. The video is combined with supplemental materials for teacher and student. developed by curriculum specialists, checked by experts on each country and reviewed by experienced teachers. The result is an integrated approach to social studies and world history teaching, combining video, critical thinking guides, fiction and nonfiction bibliography, maps, lesson plans, ideas for student participation and progress tests. The videos and materials reflect up-to-date developments in each country and region while providing an enriching, entertaining learning experience. This program is appropriate for grades 8-12 in any social studies class studying Vietnam, including world cultures, Asian studies, current events, and world geography. 30 mins / 1995

THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE
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Experience the vibrancy of the Vietnamese culture and landscape with this educational travel-oriented video. An exuberant hostess leads views on a 47-minute tour of this kaleidoscopic country. Descend into subterranean tunnels once inhabited by the Vietcong…drink the juice of a snake to ward off sickness…ride the Reunification Express. From the Lonely Planet Series, suited for grade 5 and up. 47 mins / 1995

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