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The Face of Wisdom: Barbara Mettler
The Face of Wisdom: Barbara Mettler
By the time Barbara Mettler entered high school, she knew that rhythm and body movement were the sources of her joy. Barbara always delighted herself...
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The Face of Wisdom: Betty Kozasa
The Face of Wisdom: Betty Kozasa
Following this country's entry into the Second World War, innocent American citizens of Japanese descent, known for their quiet reserve, were forced...
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The Face of Wisdom: Frances O'Brien
The Face of Wisdom: Frances O'Brien
Frances O'Brien spent her life probing the secrets of the universe -- first with education, by developing her mind, then with maturity, by...
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The Face of Wisdom: Glenora Sayers
The Face of Wisdom: Glenora Sayers
Glenora Young-Sayers' commitment to keep a diary has rewarded her over the years with an increased capacity for wisdom and compassion. The emotional...
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The Face of Wisdom: Leontine Kelly
The Face of Wisdom: Leontine Kelly
For Leontine Kelly, firsthand experiences of racism became a valuable resource for her work as a pastor, social justice advocate, and bishop in the...
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The Face of Wisdom: Nellie Red Owl
The Face of Wisdom: Nellie Red Owl
Nellie Red Owl is a Native American elder of the Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. Born only 16 years after her tribe's massacre at Wounded Knee, she...
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The Face of Wisdom: Rose Lucey
The Face of Wisdom: Rose Lucey
Rose Lucey's understanding of “family” began as a child growing up in one of Boston's Italian ghettos. As a child outside her neighborhood, however,...
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Five Presidents on the Presidency
Five Presidents on the Presidency
Five past presidents discussed their thoughts and feelings about the presidency with CBS correspondent Eric Sevareid. Segments of these interviews...
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Glooskap
Glooskap
This film recounts the Canadian Indian legend of the creation, as told by Glooskap, Father of All Indian Children. As the legendary creator and...
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression
Unlike many strictly historical accounts, this documentary reveals something about the values and psychology behind the Great Depression. Since...
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How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story
How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story
A family of refugees from a Caribbean island embarks on a dangerous boat trip to the United States, where they find a special reason to celebrate...
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