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A Force More Powerful

6 episodes, 30 minutes each
Source: Films for the Humanities & Sciences

This series uses archival footage to present six stories of successful nonviolent movements around the world. Each includes interviews with witnesses, survivors and unsung heroes who contributed to these century-changing events.

1. Nashville: “We Were Warriors”

 Library Resource December 15, 2009
A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide
During April 2004, commemorations across the world marked the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and some Hutus were slaughtered in a bloody 100-day rampage. The commemorations were marked by solemn pledges from diplomats and human rights activists to never allow another "Rwanda.
 Facing Today March 30, 2008
Albie Sachs on Building a Constitution in South Africa
 Video Clip June 4, 2009
Albie Sachs, Freedom Fighter
 Video Clip June 19, 2008
Amandla!

105 minutes
Source: Movies Unlimited

This film tells the story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. It specifically considers the music that sustained and galvanized blacks for more than 40 years, focusing on the struggle's spiritual dimension named for the Xhosa word for 'power.'

 Library Resource December 15, 2009

Building a "Toolbox for Difference" locked

 Lesson Plan February 22, 2008

Can Journalism Kill? The Case of Rwandan Hate Radio locked

 Lesson Plan February 22, 2008
Can You Call the Killings in Kenya Genocide?
(Reuters, January 3, 2008) The article, "Kenya bloodshed leads to accusations of genocide,"explains how the violence in Kenya has escalated to such a high level that both political parties are accusing the other one of genocide.
 Facing Today April 8, 2008
Can You Call the Killings in Kenya Genocide?
(Reuters, January 3, 2008) The article, "Kenya bloodshed leads to accusations of genocide,"explains how the violence in Kenya has escalated to such a high level that both political parties are accusing the other one of genocide.
 Facing Today April 8, 2008
China presses Sudan over Darfur peacekeepers
(The Boston Globe, February 24, 2008) For years, antigenocide activists have asked China to play a more vocal role in bringing peace to the Darfur region of Sudan. Now, China appears to be responding to this pressure.
 Facing Today March 11, 2008
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