Diversions at UMFK: DVDs: Languages and Literatures (P-PG)

In this award-winning new documentary, director Jen Senko seeks to discover why her WWII veteran father's personality radically transformed from that of a non-political Kennedy Democrat, to an angry right-wing fanatic, after his discovery of Talk Radio and Fox News. While trying to understand how her father's view could change so dramatically, Senko not only finds this to be a widespread phenomenon, but also comes to a startling conclusion about the course of the media over the last 30-40 years.The documentary pulls back the curtain on the wizards behind the right-wing media phenomenon, and through interviews with Noam Chomsky, David Brock, Jeff Cohen, George Lakoff, Claire Connor, Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Frank Luntz and others, reveals the true story of the behind-the-scenes strategies designed to shift the national discourse to the Right.

A satire on the madness and the horror of the Iraq War, 2003 and the brave soldiers on the front lines.

Explores the political life and times of the controversial author, linguist, and radical philosopher Noam Chomsky. Focuses on Chomsky's analysis of the hidden use of ideological manipulation in democratic societies.

Explores the emergence of alternative media in the form of blogs, satellite broadcasts, and documentaries. Focuses on the political arena and the anti-war movement.

The Kennedy Center production of Euripides' great classic about a woman driven by emotion beyond the brink of rationality.

This DVD explores many of the essential teacher-student transactions that support young children as they break into print including teaching skills in context, word work, and conferring with young writers. The camera follows one student, Jesse, from start to finish in a segment that reveals how simple and powerful the publishing event can be for a child.

A desperate and impoverished student named Raskolnikov commits a murder, thinking he is above moral law, but eventually must confront his inner mind and consequences. This is an intense psychological study, terrifying murder mystery, and fascinating detective thriller, instilled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.