DLS Classroom Resources--Documentaries

CLASSROOM RESOURCES - DOCUMENTARIES

--Archaeology in North Carolina	--Postcards from the Past
--Bath	--Postlude to War
--Bringing Dickens Home	--The Real World at Flatrock
--Cherokee: The Principle People	--Remembering the King of Fire
--Elizabeth II Makes It All Worthwhile	--Return to the Sea (2 videos)
--Executive Mansion- The Mansion at 200 North Blount	--Rodin in Raleigh
--Francis Speight	--Seagrove Pottery (3 videos)
--From Our House to the White House	--Spencer Shops
--Hayes Lossah	--They Called It Fishtown
--Indian, a Person, Myself	--Time Past, a Place Remembered
--Living in Exile	--Together We Become Great
--On Raleigh-The Adventure Begin	--Tom Sayre-The Answer Lies Within
--Our Heritage for Future Generations	--Turkey Talk
--Our Ship by Hands	--Unto These Hills
--Pork Paradise	--Vietnam Mission

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Archaeology (28:26) - Viewers visit five archaeology sites in North Carolina-- Montgomery, Burke, Buncombe, and Washington Counties and Bermuda Beach near Topsail--to learn how archaeologists are working to preserve the state's buried history. BACK TO TOP

Bath (14:50) - Viewers explore three hundred years of North Carolina history from the execution of colonial Surveyor General John Lawson that ignited the Tuscarora War, through the reign of the feared Blackbeard to the greatest theatrical attraction that sailed our coastal waters, the Showboat. It all happened in Bath, the first town. BACK TO TOP

Bringing Dickens Home (28:04) - This program recounts the adventures of the Theater in the Park acting troupe when the cast and crew took their production of "A Christmas Carol" to Raleigh's sister city, Hull, England. BACK TO TOP

Cherokee: The Principle People (57:00) - (The History and Culture of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation) Host Wes Studi takes us on a journey of the history and culture of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation and the inevitable interaction with European visitors over their land. Includes Cherokee myths of origin, anthropological interpretation, historical re-enactment, and interviews with native Cherokees in the mountains of North Carolina. Beliefs, kinship systems, and ceremonies are explored. BACK TO TOP
Special Note: Guide materials and VHS copies not available for purchase. See also: Hayes Lossa; Indian, a Person, Myself; Together We Become Great; and Unto these Hills. BACK TO TOP

Elizabeth II Makes It All Worthwhile (5:50) - History is relived aboard the Elizabeth II, a replica of a vessel from the 1585 Roanoke Voyages which travels the intercoastal waterways of North Carolina. Companion piece: Our Ship by Hands BACK TO TOP

Executive Mansion -The Mansion at 200 North Blount (27:42) - Viewers learn about the architectural history, the prison laborers who built the mansion, and other interesting stories about the home of North Carolina's governors. BACK TO TOP

Francis Speight (5:53) - A master landscape painter from Eastern North Carolina explains his philosophy and displays his work. BACK TO TOP

From Our House to the White House (28:52) - Square dancing in the mountains of North Carolina is viewed from a historical perspective. Archival film, old photos, and interviews with dancers of the 1920's and 30's illuminate a golden era of this folk art form. BACK TO TOP

Hayes Lossah (6:47) - A Cherokee craftsman living in the mountains of North Carolina demonstrates construction of the blow gun system. See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Indian, a Person, Myself; Together We Become Great; and Unto These Hills. BACK TO TOP

Indian, a Person, Myself (28:15) - A poignant documentary of the self-determination of Native Americans living in North Carolina. See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Hayes Lossah; Together We Become Great; and Unto These Hills. BACK TO TOP

Living in Exile (59:45) - A detailed look at the impact of the last several decades on Montagnards (the Central Highlanders of Vietnam), a people in exile and a culture in jeopardy. When they were forced to flee their homes, many Montagnards relocated in North Carolina. Companion pieces: Remembering the King of Fire and Vietnam Mission BACK TO TOP

On Raleigh (27:44) - The Adventure Begins - Scientific research, public service, and personal adventure are the themes of this documentary. BACK TO TOP

Our Heritage for Future Generations (18:52) - An overview of the Carolina Department of Cultural Resources as seen from the viewpoint of the people served by this agency. BACK TO TOP

Our Ship by Hands (12:32) - The construction and launching of the replica of the Elizabeth II, the ship that brought the first English colonists to North Carolina, is viewed through the eyes of the men who built her. The replica was crafted by hand in Manteo. Companion piece: Elizabeth II Makes It All Worthwhile BACK TO TOP

Pork Paradise (8:14) - The pork industry in North Carolina is explored as actors try out for a play.BACK TO TOP

Postcards from the Past (41:56) - Viewers learn how to solve mysteries of local history through the use of nearby architecture. (Features locations in Asheville, Durham, New Bern, and Wilmington.) BACK TO TOP
As a supplement to this documentary, see the UNC collection of NC Postcards. The collection contains more than 1,000 postcards, including at least one from each of North Carolina’s one hundred counties. Many of the postcards are from the golden age of postcard publishing in the early twentieth century and show a fascinating array of street scenes, churches, colleges and universities, businesses, courthouses, and landscapes.

Postlude to War (28:15) - This program documents a reunion and reconciliation of former USS North Carolina and Japanese submarine I-19 crews. The I-19 inadvertently torpedoed and severely damaged the North Carolina during World War II. BACK TO TOP

The Real World at Flatrock (8:22) - A behind-the-scenes look at the State theater and the work involved in putting on a top performance. BACK TO TOP

Remembering the King of Fire (28:54) - This cross-cultural documentary explores how lives are changed by war, focusing on the lives of the Montagnard people of Vietnam now living in North Carolina. Companion pieces: Living in Exile and Vietnam Mission. BACK TO TOP

Return to the Sea - These documentaries hosted by underwater videographer Bill Lovin highlight ocean ecology. For Ordering Contact: Environmental Media Corp., PO Box 99, Beaufort, SC 29901-0099 (Contact GwenGerber/JoAnn Fair, 1-800/368-3382 or 803/986-9034; Fax 803/986-9093; E-mail ggerber@envmedia.com ;Web Site http://www.envmedia.com ) BACK TO TOP

Oceans under Glass (30:00) - This program provides a behind-the-scenes look at three North Carolina aquariums and their dedication to helping people learn about the state's aquatic resources. Each visit features entertaining exhibits that provide insight into how diverse ecosystems live in a delicate balance.

Swimming with Whales (30:00) - This program features the majestic humpback whale which is sometimes seen off the North Carolina coast as population groups migrate between summer feeding grounds in the North Atlantic and their winter calving and mating area in the Silver Banks, off the Dominican Republic. Also discussed are the problems all sea creatures face from increasing pollution in the marine environment.

Rodin in Raleigh (23:24) - A UNCTV program which discussses the art of August Rodin, focusing on the pieces on exhibition at the NC Museum of Art. BACK TO TOP

Seagrove Pottery BACK TO TOP

Potters of Seagrove- A History in Clay (14:06)

Seagrove Pottery - Clay Process (10:44)

Seagrove Pottery - Theme and Variation (18:15)

Spencer Shops (15:00) - Discusses how the technology of steam railroads brought a social revolution to the United States and to North Carolina. Spencer Shops in North Carolina is one of the few steam railroad facilities that survives today.BACK TO TOP

Time Past, a Place Remembered (28:47) - Home and business owners of historic urban and rural North Carolina structures "show and tell" the experiences and rewards of historic preservation. BACK TO TOP

They Called It Fishtown (30:00) - This program explores the fragile economy of Beaufort, a coastal North Carolina fishing village. (Special Note: Correlates to North Carolina history, environmental studies, science, ELP, and social studies.) BACK TO TOP

Together We Become Great - (7:09) - In a number of vignettes, Native Americans explain what their culture means to them. See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Hayes Lossah: Indian, A Person, Myself; and Unto These Hills. BACK TO TOP

Tom Sayre: The Answer Lies Within (5:55) - North Carolina artist, Tom Sayre, explains his philosophy as he constructs a large piece of outdoor sculpture. The intersection of artistic ideals and economic principles are seen from the artist's point of view. BACK TO TOP

Turkey Talk (19:45) - A trio of turkey quilters discuss basic facts about North Carolina and the turkey industry. BACK TO TOP

Unto These Hills (41:00) - Selected scenes, drama history, and a backstage look at the foremost Native American outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills." See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Hayes Lossah; Indian, a Person, Myself; and Together We Become Great. BACK TO TOP

Vietnam Mission (60:00) - The story of Canadian missionaries who lived and worked among the Montgnards for forty years, incorporating what is probably the most extensive visual archives in existence of this Central Highlander culture. (Special Note: Teachers should preview this program before classroom use, as it graphically depicts events that may not be suitable for younger children) Companion pieces: Remembering the King of Fire and Living in Exile. BACK TO TOP