Courses

2010: Soldier’s Story

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A revealing portrait of Iraq War veteran Tim Green, class of 2011, who talks about his quest to make others aware of the real costs of war.

Soldier’s Story by Jack Pearce

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKwpnbZUjag[/youtube]

2010: Miller/Bridge

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A hard look at the aborted attempt to relocate residents of the Miller St./Bridge St. neighborhood in Middletown.

Miller/Bridge by Nora Christiani and Sarah Leitson

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLJOoM_Hhw0[/youtube]

 

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2011: The Greenhouse Effect

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Growing flowers, vegetables and herds in greenhouses in Connecticut extends the growing season.

The Greenhouse Effect: The Hunt for Locally Grown Year-Round Produce by Ian Vasquez

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyy0vX_oDYk[/youtube]

 

2011: Alternative Growing

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Growing flowers, vegetables and herds in greenhouses in Connecticut extends the growing season.

The Greenhouse Effect: Alternative Growing in Connecticut by Adrien DeFontaine

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YTe-U6Lq2c[/youtube]

2011: Vegan vs Omnivore

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A documentary that compares the sustainability of a vegetable-based diet and a meat-based diet. It follows a vegan student at Wesleyan University (Haley Sacks) and an omnivore student at Wesleyan University (Jake Barack) to gain insight into their perspectives on diet, sustainability, water consumption and virtual water. Interviews with Nunzio Corsino and Stephen LaPenta illuminate the water involved in producing food and Professor Suzanne O’Connell explains the concept of virtual water.

Vegan vs Omnivore : Investigating the Water Footprint of Diets by Rhiannon Tudhope, Greer Dent, and Chinh Duong

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM6yfP_yI2I[/youtube]

2011: Nutritious Mush

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This documentary follows the current, student run composting initiative at Wesleyan, and the obstacles the committee faces in terms of getting the administration involved and institutionalization. It is a brief history of the successes, failures, problems, and future of the composting committee, depicted with many officials involved with food and waste management on campus.

Nutritious Mush by Rob Roth

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vJOCpmvZBo[/youtube]

2011: California Dreaming

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A documentary focuses on the challenges vineyard owners must face in Connecticut and their subsequent path towards overcoming these obstacles. This documentary provides insight into the fastest growing agricultural sector in the state of Connecticut.

California Dreaming: A Story of Connecticut Wine by Reed Sarney

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFFqtPYqz8[/youtube]

2011: Connecticut Vineyards

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A documentary on the challenges vineyard owners must face in Connecticut and their subsequent path towards overcoming these obstacles. This documentary provides insight into the fastest growing agricultural sector in the state of Connecticut.

Connecticut Vineyards: Overcoming Obstacles by Annie deBoer

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijH5uPzIzTI[/youtube]

 

2011: The Wine Business

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A documentary on the challenges vineyard owners must face in Connecticut and their subsequent path towards overcoming these obstacles. This documentary provides insight into the fastest growing agricultural sector in the state of Connecticut.

The Wine Business: The Struggle for “Local” Wine in Connecticut by Conan Cheong

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MAcgp3JIsU[/youtube]

 

2011: Saturated Sustenance

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This film weighs the environmental ramifications of vegan and omnivore diets at Wesleyan, particularly with regard to their associated water use, and offers findings and solutions that promote a more sustainable water footprint.

Saturated Sustenance: The Water Content of Vegan & Omnivore Diets by Greer Dent

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoLyTnZsEY[/youtube]