Titles added in the last six months
Note: If your institution subscribes to The Docuseek Complete Collection, some these titles may not be available for viewing at your institution until the next quarterly update in June.
Chile, Obstinate Memory
Patricio Guzmán's landmark film The Battle of Chile (1976) documented the "Popular Unity" period of Salvador Allende's government, the tumultuous events leading up to the 1973 coup, and Allende's death. Guzmán has returned to show The Battle of Chile in his homeland for the first time. Added May 31, 2023
Icarus Films | 1998 | 58 minutes | 10-12, College, Adult
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, Part 2 – The First Millenium
An examination of chess’ intriguing trajectory from Ancient India to the Sasanian Empire to the Golden Age of Islam to Medieval Europe, highlighting its many influences on art, literature and politics throughout a broad range of very different societies. Added May 31, 2023
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 54 minutes | 10-12, College, Adults
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, Part 3 – Art, Science, Sport
A detailed investigation of chess’ remarkable cultural impact from the late 15th century to the present day, from the birth of the modern game to Renaissance dialogues to artificial intelligence. Added May 31, 2023
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 58 minutes | 10-12, College, Adults
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, Part 4 – Contemporary Impact
How the chess world reveals key aspects of our current beliefs and values, along with an exploration of several specific chess-related programs, from schools to prisons to personal empowerment. Added May 31, 2023
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 70 minutes | 10-12, College, Adults
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, Part 1 - Uniqueness
The historical and societal importance of games, what chess is and isn’t, and why it’s an ideal vehicle to explore the captivating link between games and culture. Added May 31, 2023
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 58 minutes | 10-12, College, Adults
The Overworked
A comedic morality tale about the dangers of modern urban life. Added May 26, 2023
Icarus Films | 1957 | 25 minutes
Users
Cinematic meditation on technology and motherhood. Added May 26, 2023
Icarus Films | 2022 | 81 minutes
Education and Nationalism
Documents the Japanese government’s re-writing of textbooks and education to support their political point of view. Added May 25, 2023
Icarus Films | 2023 | 108 minutes
The Boys Who Said NO!
The first documentary film to profile the young men and women who actively opposed the military draft in order to end the Vietnam War. Added May 22, 2023
Bullfrog Films | 2021 | 52 minutes | 8-12, College, Adult
The Transition Period
With unprecedented access to a Communist Party leader, investigative filmmaker Zhou Hao offers a startlingly candid look inside Chinese politics at the local level. Added May 18, 2023
dGenerate Films | 2009 | 114 minutes | 10-12, college, adult
