World [Contemporary]

(New York Times)The video "A Fatal Border Crossing," tells the story of Felictas Martinez Barradas, a woman who lost her life trying to come to America. Her story begs the question, "Why would some people risk their lives in order to move to another country?" (New York Times)The video "A Fatal Border Crossing," tells the story of Felictas Martinez Barradas, a woman who lost her life trying to come to America.

28 minutes
Source: The Jewish Museum

This short film explores the nature of Jewish identity in contemporary society and raises questions about the personal nature of identity. Profiled are religious and secular Jews, ardent Zionists, and Jews committed to life in the Diaspora. This pluralistic view embraces the complexity and contradiction inherent in a diverse community.

13 minutes
Source: CBS Video

This 60 Minutes excerpt interviews two teenagers from Chicago's South Side, LeAlan Jones and Lloyd Newman, who are the creators and narrators of Ghetto Life 101. Their Peabody Award-winning documentary, which originally aired on National Public Radio, introduces listeners to their lives and their community. Through this segment, viewers are given insight into their lives and works. This episode can be used with the audio CD and study guide created by Facing History and Ourselves, entitled Ghetto Life 101.