Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Overview
| Works: | 12,741 works in 28,348 publications in 3 languages and 348,270 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Television adaptations Film adaptations Internet videos Educational films Comedy films Televised plays History Television plays Made-for-TV movies |
| Roles: | Distributor, Publisher, pre, Producer, prn, fds |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 822.33 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
- Sexual dysfunction by Thomas Sammons( Visual )
- All about forensic science( Visual )
- Art history & design video & CD-ROM by Films for the Humanities (Firm)( )
Most widely held works by
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Oedipus the King by
Sophocles(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1975 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man who out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs
69 editions published between 1975 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man who out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs
Medea by
Euripides(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Kennedy Center production of Euripides' great classic about a woman driven by emotion beyond the brink of rationality
17 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Kennedy Center production of Euripides' great classic about a woman driven by emotion beyond the brink of rationality
Agamemnon by
Aeschylus(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The play opens as the Watchman at King Agamemnon's palace sees the beacon that announces the fall of Troy. The chorus of Old Men tell the background to the story of the Trojan War. When Agamemnon returns home after a 10-year absence his queen, Clytemnestra welcomes him, but Cassandra foretells his murder
29 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The play opens as the Watchman at King Agamemnon's palace sees the beacon that announces the fall of Troy. The chorus of Old Men tell the background to the story of the Trojan War. When Agamemnon returns home after a 10-year absence his queen, Clytemnestra welcomes him, but Cassandra foretells his murder
The addicted brain(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
(Producer) This documentary takes viewers on a tour of the world's most prolific manufacturer and biggest user of drugs--the human brain. The biochemistry of the brain is responsible for joggers' highs, for the compulsion of some people to seek thrills, for certain kinds of obsessive-compulsive behavior, even for the drive to achieve power and dominance. This program explores the cutting edge of developments in the biochemistry of addiction and addictive behavior
14 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
(Producer) This documentary takes viewers on a tour of the world's most prolific manufacturer and biggest user of drugs--the human brain. The biochemistry of the brain is responsible for joggers' highs, for the compulsion of some people to seek thrills, for certain kinds of obsessive-compulsive behavior, even for the drive to achieve power and dominance. This program explores the cutting edge of developments in the biochemistry of addiction and addictive behavior
The role of theatre in ancient Greece(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1989 and 2005 in English and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explanation of aspects of theatre in ancient Greece, including theatre design and the use of the surrounding landscape, the origins of tragedy and the comparative roles of the writer/director and actors
8 editions published between 1989 and 2005 in English and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explanation of aspects of theatre in ancient Greece, including theatre design and the use of the surrounding landscape, the origins of tragedy and the comparative roles of the writer/director and actors
Twelfth night, or, What you will by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1988 and 2004 in English and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy where order is restored, evil punished, and all who deserve it live happily ever after
15 editions published between 1988 and 2004 in English and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy where order is restored, evil punished, and all who deserve it live happily ever after
The joy that kills by
Tina Rathborne(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the world of upper class Creole society which dominated New Orleans in the 1870s, a world with a strict code of behavior one of whose strongest tenets required a wife to subordinate her will and her very being to her husband
17 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the world of upper class Creole society which dominated New Orleans in the 1870s, a world with a strict code of behavior one of whose strongest tenets required a wife to subordinate her will and her very being to her husband
The art of Kabuki(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of the traditional, bombastic theater of Japan, with attention given to the symbolism of the performances
15 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of the traditional, bombastic theater of Japan, with attention given to the symbolism of the performances
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play about a foolish king who divides his realm between his two ungrateful daughters
27 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play about a foolish king who divides his realm between his two ungrateful daughters
Virginia Woolf : a room of one's own by
Virginia Woolf(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eileen Atkins' one-woman stage performance recreates Virginia Woolf's talk to the women of Girton College, Cambridge. A call to women to declare their independence, talent and freedom to write, think, love and labor, and to control their own destinies, yet realize necessary communion on all levels between men and women
12 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eileen Atkins' one-woman stage performance recreates Virginia Woolf's talk to the women of Girton College, Cambridge. A call to women to declare their independence, talent and freedom to write, think, love and labor, and to control their own destinies, yet realize necessary communion on all levels between men and women
Rigoberta Menchu : Cassandra and Crusader by
Rigoberta Menchú(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in Spanish and English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu, as she discusses the lack of human rights for the indigenous people of Guatemala and her commitment to the struggle for a more egalitarian society
7 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in Spanish and English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu, as she discusses the lack of human rights for the indigenous people of Guatemala and her commitment to the struggle for a more egalitarian society
August Wilson : the American dream, in black and white by
August Wilson(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and held by 448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interview with August Wilson, and excerpts from his plays
11 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and held by 448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interview with August Wilson, and excerpts from his plays
Oedipus at Colonus by
Sophocles(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play recounts the blind, exiled Oedipus' final days. The primary action involves a fight over where Oedipus is to die (as that place is to become hallowed ground). Familial interactions also play a key role in the drama
25 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play recounts the blind, exiled Oedipus' final days. The primary action involves a fight over where Oedipus is to die (as that place is to become hallowed ground). Familial interactions also play a key role in the drama
Autism by
Louis Theroux(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Built around several case studies, this program discusses high- and low-functioning autism; illustrates structural and functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains; considers genetics, neurological diseases, and immune system anomalies as possible contributory factors; and discusses associated conditions, such as mental retardation, epilepsy, and echolalia
22 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Built around several case studies, this program discusses high- and low-functioning autism; illustrates structural and functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains; considers genetics, neurological diseases, and immune system anomalies as possible contributory factors; and discusses associated conditions, such as mental retardation, epilepsy, and echolalia
Bertolt Brecht(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in English and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A narration in English of the biography of the renowned poet Bertolt Brecht. The program shows his roots and the theatrical and social background of his formative years, and analyzes the development of his vision of the theatre--episode in place of Aristotelian plot, the use of nonliterary devices, new techniques in character portrayal, and new aims for the very concept of theatre
17 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in English and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A narration in English of the biography of the renowned poet Bertolt Brecht. The program shows his roots and the theatrical and social background of his formative years, and analyzes the development of his vision of the theatre--episode in place of Aristotelian plot, the use of nonliterary devices, new techniques in character portrayal, and new aims for the very concept of theatre
Gabriel García Márquez : la magia de lo real by
Yves Billon(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1981 and 2005 in Spanish and English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this interview with Silvia Lemus, Gabriel García Márquez discusses his life and work from a highly personal plane
23 editions published between 1981 and 2005 in Spanish and English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this interview with Silvia Lemus, Gabriel García Márquez discusses his life and work from a highly personal plane
Why the hate? : America, from a Muslim point of view(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This timely ABC News program explores the mixed emotions felt by many Muslims toward the U.S. Topics on the agenda include American culture, often perceived as offensive, and U.S. foreign policy, frequently viewed as threatening."--Container
9 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This timely ABC News program explores the mixed emotions felt by many Muslims toward the U.S. Topics on the agenda include American culture, often perceived as offensive, and U.S. foreign policy, frequently viewed as threatening."--Container
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1982 and 2016 in English and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents Shakespeare's comedy of magic, mistaken identity, reconciliation, and self-discovery
11 editions published between 1982 and 2016 in English and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents Shakespeare's comedy of magic, mistaken identity, reconciliation, and self-discovery
Speaking Shakespearean verse by
Trevor Nunn(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company present a workshop before a television studio audience in which they interpret the rhythms and pronunication of Shakespeare's English
23 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company present a workshop before a television studio audience in which they interpret the rhythms and pronunication of Shakespeare's English
Derek Walcott by
Derek Walcott(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This short play is a metaphorical exploration of relations between black and white in the post-colonial world
17 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This short play is a metaphorical exploration of relations between black and white in the post-colonial world
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Related Identities
- British Broadcasting Corporation Producer
- WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) Producer
- Moyers, Bill D. Reporter Host Producer Author of screenplay Film editor Interviewer Editor Narrator
- Public Affairs Television (Firm) Producer
- Channel Four (Great Britain) Producer
- TVOntario Producer
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service Producer
- ABC News Producer
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc
Associated Subjects
African American dramatists Aging parents American literature American literature--African American authors Antigone--(Mythological character) Avarice British literature Britons Britons--Kings and rulers Brothers and sisters Classical drama Classical literature Conspiracy Cordelia (Legendary character) Courtship Drama Drama, Medieval Europe--Illyria Fairy plays Fathers and daughters Goneril (Legendary character) Great Britain Greece--Athens Greek drama Greek drama (Tragedy) Inheritance and succession Irish literature Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Abdication Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Literature, Medieval Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mistaken identity Oedipus--(Greek mythological figure) Regan (Legendary character) Shakespeare, William, Shipwreck survival Shipwreck victims Sophocles Television plays Theater Theseus,--King of Athens Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Twelfth night (Shakespeare, William) Twins Wilson, August Woolf, Virginia, Young adults--Conduct of life
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Alternative Names
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
FFH
FFH (Films for the Humanities (Firm))
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Princeton, Films for the Humanities
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