Age & Attitudes. This ABC News Prime Time Live special report uses hidden cameras to get a peek at how older workers are discriminated against on the job market. A team of discrimination testers reveals some of the obstacles faced by talented, motivated people because of age discrimination, which some experts say is often harder to detect than race or gender bias. (1994, 16 min.) Available from corVision Media (800-537-3130)

Anti-Gay Hate Crime. This video chronicles the disturbing rise in anti-gay hate crimes. It tours the Christian Right’s anti-gay factions and interview experts who speculate on why these crimes have escalated. (1999, 50 min) Available from Insight Media (800-233-9910)

A Question of Fairness. This video of an NBC Dateline special report presents opinions from both sides in the affirmative action controversy at the University of Michigan. (2003, 1 hour) Available from Burrelle's Transcripts (1-800-777-8398)

Being Obese. This documentary confronts America’s prejudices about fat people. Through interviews with children and adults, feelings and prejudices are examined. Experts discuss eating disorders, genetic predispositions, and dieting trends. (1985, 24 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin -Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093

Black and White: Uptight. This film documents the myths and subtle ways our society perpetuates prejudice against Black people. Discusses the social and economic differences existing between Blacks and Whites. Shows areas where government, business, and Black and White people work together to wipe out hatred and misunderstanding between races. Robert Culp narrates. (1970, 33 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093

Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed. The film shows Bill Cosby discussing a history of attitudes, black and white, and their effect on the black American. Reviews black American achievements omitted from American history texts and the absence of recognition of Africa’s contributions to Western culture. Focuses on the changing Hollywood stereotype of the black American with the use of numerous feature film extracts. (1968, 54 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

A Class Divided. A look fifteen years later at the teacher and the students, now young adults, who were the subjects of the classic documentary, Eye of the Storm. The former students relate the profound and enduring effects the exercise has had on their lives, and the teacher is seen giving the same lesson (with the same jarring results) to adult employees of the Iowa prison system. (1985, 60 min.) University of California Extension, Center for Media and Independent Learning, 2000 Center Street, Fourth Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Color Adjustment. In this program, Marion Riggs brings his landmark study of prejudice and perception begun in Ethnic Notions into the Television Age. From Amos ‘n Andy to The Cosby Show, the program traces over forty years of race relations in America through the lens of prime-time entertainment. Pioneering Black actors Esther Rolle and Dihann Carroll, producers Norman Lear, Steve Bochco, and David Wolper, and scholars reveal how deep-seated racial conflict was absorbed into the familiar, non-threatening formats of the prime-time series. (1991, 87 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin -Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Dreamworlds. Using clips from more than 165 music videos, this explicit program explores the impact of seeing objectified images of women and sexual violence on viewers’ thoughts and behaviors. This could be a provocative video as it should challenge students to think about how these images, which most of them will have taken for granted, can have very serious social psychological implications and consequences. For mature audiences as some of the footage is explicit. (1995, 56 min.) Available from Insight Media (800-233-9910).

An Essay on War. This program presents pictorially and verbally an in-depth portrayal of the psychology of war. Explores the puzzle of war: why we wage it, how we justify it, and how we are affected as nations and individuals. (1971, 23 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Ethnic Notions. This award winner traces the deeply rooted stereotypes that have fueled anti-Black prejudice. Examines specific stereotypes in detail. Through these images one can begin to understand the history of race relations in America. American Film and Video Festival Award winner (1987, 56 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Eye of the Storm. A film set in a small, all-white midwestern community where a third?grade teacher imposes racial prejudice on her class as a special two-day course to demonstrate the effects of discrimination. She announces that children with blue eyes are superior and will be given privileges; brown-eyed children will be inferior and cannot eat or play with the “blue eyes.” Film records the frustrations, animosity, and fear that soon pervade the class. After two days, the brown-eyed children are considered superior, the blue-eyed children inferior, and the children quickly adapt to the new roles. Award winner. (1970, 26 min.) University of California Extension, Center for Media and Independent Learning, 2000 Center Street, Fourth Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

The Fairer Sex? This ABC News Prime Time Live special report features remarkable hidden-camera footage of gender discrimination in a variety of settings, from a job interview to a car dealership. This is a fast-paced, provocative, and well-produced story, sure to captivate the students. (1993, 16 min.) Available from corVision Media (800-537-3130).

Kypseli: Women and Men Apart: A Divided Reality. This celebrated ethnographic study of male and female roles in a small Greek village shows how the separation of the sexes and the principle of male dominance have become part of the village’s most basic social structure, affecting the daily activities and thoughts of everyone there. Fascinating analysis of a social structure derived from the same cultural heritage shared by all European peoples, and therefore of relevance to the study of social patterns and traditional sexual roles in America. Award winner. (1976, 40 min.) University of California Extension, Center for Media and Independent Learning, 2000 Center Street, Fourth Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Misunderstanding China. This film illustrates American stereotypes and misconceptions of the Chinese people. Uses sequences from Hollywood feature films, official government film, old pulp magazines, and cartoons to trace Sino-American relations back 100 years. Analyzes the influence of stereotypes on American views of China since the early 1950s. (1972, 52 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

The Pinks and the Blues. A film showing how sex role stereotyping and traditional patterns of socialization continue today, often in subtle and unrecognized ways. Award winner. (1982, 57 min.) University of California Extension, Center for Media and Independent Learning, 2000 Center Street, Fourth Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Pockets of Hate. Demonstrates how hate-based racial crimes are on the increase and examines how racial attitudes are learned and why some people are becoming more comfortable in acting out their prejudices. (1989, 26 min.) Films for the Humanities and Sciences, PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543.

Prejudice: A Lesson to Forget. Traces racial, religious, and ethnic prejudice from the founding of America to current times (1973). Explains the difference between discrimination and prejudice. Dramatizes some examples of prejudice. (1973, 18 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin -Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, Cures. This analysis combines newsfilm, historical photographs, and interviews with leading psychologists to survey the causes, consequences, and cures of prejudice. Uses a model of concentric circles to illustrate the social distance theory of prejudice. Visits a classroom situation where children learn to be interdependent as one remedy to prejudice. (1974, 24 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Post War Hopes, Cold War Fears. Explores the issue of conformity and the Cold War fears that dominated America during the late 1940s and well into the 1950s. Looks at how an economically strong and optimistic America came to distrust anyone who was “different.” Artists were blacklisted, while professors and certain intellectuals were ostracized. Discusses how the McCarthy era was one of the first instances where mass merchandising brought the American public to near hysteria. (1984, 55 min.) Audio-Visual Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47495-5901.

Racism in America. Examines the rise of hate groups and their racially motivated acts and explores some of the reasons for these hostilities. Examines one community’s responses to its racial problems. (1989, 26 min.) Films for the Humanities and Sciences, PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543.

Racism 101. Tracks the trend toward racism and violence on American campuses. Cites incidents at colleges and universities that signal a return to the kind of racial prejudice that was demonstrated during the early days of the civil rights movement. Emphasizes that the list of troubled institutions includes some of the most prestigious schools in the country. (1988, 58 min.) Audio-Visual Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47495-5901.

Sex and Gender (Discovering Psychology Series). Discusses ways in which men and women are psychologically different and similar. Explores how sex roles reflect social values. (1989, 28 min.) Audio-Visual Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47495-5901.

Sex-Role Development (Developmental Psychology Today Series). Examines influence of sex roles and stereotyping in society. Presents the views of parents as they raise a young boy according to their ideas regarding sex roles. Visits a nursery school dedicated to providing a nonstereotyped environment. Uses animation interviews, group discussions, and views of young children’s activities. Poses questions about future generations and attitudes toward sex roles. (1974, 23 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Sexual Harassment (The Mosaic Workplace Video Series). Using the EEOC definition of sexual harassment, this program shows how this damaging and expensive problem in the workplace is played out, how situations get out of hand, and how the problem can be addressed and stopped. It reviews all the well-worn excuses for ignoring harassment, provides suggestions for action if harassment is suspected, and highlights the cost of failing to take action at various stages of harassment. (1990, 19 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Social Psychology. Documentary footage from third grade classes examines race prejudice; theories of the discipline of social psychology are brought to bear on the problems presented in the drama. (1971, 33 min.) University of Illinois Film/Video Center, 1325 S. Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820.

Social Psychology: Prejudice (Psychology Today Film Series). Looks at the causes and nature of human racial prejudice through the insights and comments of four psychologists who have looked at an edited version of a film covering the school busing of Blacks in a particular community. (1974, 33 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Square Pegs Round Holes. A square peg that recognizes its uniqueness sets out to explore its self-identity. Takes a satirical look at modern culture, attitudes, stereotyping, conformity, and peer pressures. Lightheartedly advocates a search for one’s own niche through the examination of alternate lifestyles. Animated. (1974, 8 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin -Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

Stale Roles and Tight Buns. Sexism is a form of stereotyping that limits the roles of both men and women. Much of the inherent strength of sex-role stereotypes lies in the subtle and continuous reinforcement of common images. This video presents a selection of images of men found in consumer advertising. Through these, the viewer sees the myths used to define and limit the American man. (1989, 29 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

The Truth About Hate. This video explores hate from the perspective of a range of contemporary teenagers. It shows how their conviction of the legitimacy of their attitudes begins to change through experiences with other teens who are different from themselves (1999, 32 min.) Available from Insight Media (800-233-9910).

Trouble Behind. Racial incidents remain a disturbingly common occurrence in America. This program forces viewers to confront the roots and persistence of racism. It uses oral history to show how memory both preserves and represses the past. Part I uncovers the origins of today’s racism in the history of a seemingly typical American small town, Corbin, Kentucky. During World War I 200 Blacks migrated north to Corbin to fill jobs on the railroad. When Whites returned from the war, they found the close-knit community changed. One October night in 1919 an armed mob rounded up the Black workers and “railroaded” them out of town. Part II explores how Corbin’s present citzens evade and deny their town’s “Whites only” reputation. American Film and Video Festival Award winner. Both parts on one tape. (1990, 56 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin -Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

True Colors. This was the first of several ABC News Prime Time Live special reports using hidden cameras to illustrate how prevalent and debilitating discrimination is in society today. In this startling exposé, we see two friends virtually identical in all respects but one: John is White, Glen is Black. We see how differently the two are treated in a variety of settings, such as interviewing for a job, looking for housing, browsing in a store, trying to hail a cab. This is a truly powerful and memorable story. (1991, 19 min.) Available from corVision Media (800-537-3130).

The Ugly Truth. This ABC News 20/20 story focuses on “lookism,” demonstrating how widespread is the discrimination faced by people as a function of their looks. From the opening images of two women—one average looking, one very attractive—seeking roadside assistance for their car, we see how differently people are treated based on their physical appearance. This story illustrates how lookism affects people’s ability to get jobs, the pay they receive for their jobs, how much your students may like you, etc. (1991, 19 min.) Available from corVision Media (800-537-3130).

Understanding Prejudice. Presents some of the basic components of racism. Observes a group discussion on the topic to outline key points. (1970, 99 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

War Between the Classes. This film chronicles a high school classroom project in which a class is divided into two socio-economic groups. The lower class begins to rebel, causing an uproar in the school. Shows students what the effects of class status, racial oppression, and other socio-economic factors have on society. (1986, 32 min.) Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin Extension, PO Box 2093, Madison, WI 53701-2093.

The Wave. Intrigued by a student question, “How could the German people allow the Nazi atrocities?”, teacher Burt Ross carries out an experiment in his California classroom that creates an atmosphere similar to that of pre-war Germany. Without the students realizing, he begins with a group stressing power, discipline, and superiority. They choose to make a name and a symbol, and some amazing changes take place. When he thinks the experiment has gone far enough he stops it ingeniously yet he has conveyed the sobering message: “It can happen anywhere.” (1981, 47 min.) University of Illinois Film/Video Center, 1325 S. Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820.

Women Seen on Television. This video can be used to show students how images they see on television can have profound social psychological consequences. This video is briefer and less explicit than the Dreamworlds video, and it focuses on the depiction of women in the media more generally, rather than specifically on music videos. (1991, 11 min.) Available from Insight Media (800-233-9910).

College Football Rivalries. This site provides information on classic school rivalries that might lead to some interesting discussion. Visit this site at: http://www.1122productions.com/rivalries/.

Official David Duke Web Site. Davis Duke’s site provides detailed information on the ideology of White supremacy. This site is especially interesting because it demonstrates how a party with an agenda (in this case, Duke’s organization) can cast different news stories and scientific findings in such a way as to support their arguments. Visit this site at: http://www.davidduke.com/.

Official Nation of Islam Web Site. The NOI site provides detailed information on the beliefs and history of this organization. Visit this site at: http://www.noi.org/.

Southern Poverty Law Center. This site is maintained by the SPLC. The SPLC’s stated purpose is to, “combat hate, intolerance, and discrimination through education and litigation.” There is a great deal of topical information on this site and it is definitely worth checking out. Visit this site at: http://www.splcenter.org/index.jsp.

Stereotypes of Native Americans. This is an interesting site that deals with some of the consequences of our stereotyped imagery of Native Americans. Visit this site at: http://www.hanksville.org/sand/stereotypes/.