Opposing Viewpoints

John Stossel - DDT

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John Stossel ad Richard Tren detail how the DDT ban, a great victory for environmentalism, has led to a multitude of deaths throughout the world.

Water on the Table (2010)

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The campaign to have water declared a human right was dramatically advanced at the United Nations on July 28, 2010, when a large majority voted for a resolution to recognize the human right to water and sanitation. Canada, the US, and 39 other countries abstained.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:19
Water on the Table

In Organic We Trust

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We can no longer stomach our food system. 78% of Americans eat some organic food, mostly because they think it's healthier. But is it everything it's cracked up to be?

This film examines the shortcomings of the certified organic industry. What does "certified organic" mean? Is organic food really better for us?

Our broken food system is harming human health, the environment, and our communities. "In Organic We Trust" looks beyond organic for real solutions.

Director: 
R. Kiplin Pastor
Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:21
In Organic We Trust

Bullfight: La Fiesta Brava (English) (2004)

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To understand Spain, one must understand the spectacle of the bullfight -- la fiesta brava. Explore the history of bullfighting, as actual bullfighting footage is used to explain each step of the ritual.
1) Students will learn about the history of bullfighting.
2) Students will understand the relevance of bullfighting as a cultural phenomenon.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:51
Bullfight: La Fiesta Brava (English)

The Matador

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The Matador is the epic tale of David Fandila's quest to become the world's top-ranked bullfighter. Heart-wrenching setbacks and thrilling successes dramatize "El Fandi's" three-year journey across Spain and Latin America and into the pages of bullfighting history. More than one man's quest for greatness, The Matador is a story of love―of a son for his family, of audiences for their heroes, of a people for their cultural traditions, and of the bullfighter's paradoxical love for the majestic beast that he must kill to create his art.

Director: 
Stephen Higgins
Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
01:15
The Matador