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fyi pens article about UI Center for Media Production's videos on Native Americans
James Van Allen is subject of documentary
University of Iowa Center for Media Production Wins Emmy!
UI Center for Media Production produces Documentary About Dan Gable
UI Center for Media Production Produces Award Winning Health Series
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In their own voice: Native Americans address substance abuse in UI videos
With the Black Hills of South Dakota rolling serenely behind him, a young Native American man and former gang member named Delaney Apple recounts an incident that changed his life: the night he shot and killed his best friend.
Captured in a 27-minute video titled Sucker Punched, produced by the UI Center for Media Production and the Prairielands Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), Apple details his living nightmare.
He was drinking heavily at a party while carrying a revolver that he believed to be unloaded. It wasn't, and when his friend asked to see it, Apple obliged. As he handed it over, he cocked the gun and squeezed the trigger, shooting his friend in the face.
The Oglala Lakota credits the tragic episode, which ultimately led to his recovery from drug and alcohol dependence, to a higher spiritual power that "sucker punched" him off of his self-destructive path. He has worked in treatment centers in Rapid City, S. Dak., and visits schools to warn young children about the dangers of substance abuse, which has become rampant among Native Americans.
Sucker Punched is one of two videos conceived by the Prairielands ATTC and produced at the Center for Media Production that seek to publicly address the issue. Nagi Kicopi: Calling Back the Spirit is a 57-minute documentary that weaves oral histories showing how white men introduced alcohol to Native Americans and focuses on the challenges of substance abuse that many Native Americans face.
Both videos were screened at the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, and Nagi Kicopi was nominated for the "Best Public Service" award. They are part of a curriculum designed by the Prairielands ATTC-based on the Iowa campus, it is one of 13 regional centers federally funded through the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
Anne Helene Skinstad, director of the Prairielands ATTC and assistant professor of community and behavioral health, says the videos target health care professionals.
"It's important for them to understand the negative impact substance abuse has on Native American communities-the problem is extraordinarily serious compared to that within many other ethnic groups," she says.
"The Plains Indians, in particular, have really struggled to keep their culture. Nagi Kicopi very clearly illustrates how alcohol jeopardizes the opportunity for them to practice their cultural traditions. It shows the role of the medicine man, the role of the elder, the role of the mother, and how decisions are made. These are all things that alcohol interferes with."
Three other University employees who worked on the project are director/editor Steve Henke and cameraperson Kate Wissing, of the UI Video Center, and producer David Rosenthal, associate professor of family medicine.
"The Native American population has been pushed off to the side, they've been made invisible," Rosenthal explains. "Quite often their needs are not addressed. The purpose of the videos is to reverse that, to make this a visible issue. We appreciate how open people were and how much they care about their community."
Henke, Wissing, and Rosenthal spent six days on location in South Dakota, building relationships, selecting subjects, and conducting interviews.
"Native American tradition has been continued through oral histories, and that was the concept for these videos," Henke says. "We let people roll-they talked about how bad their situations got and what changes occurred. Their stories are amazing."
After whittling footage for Nagi Kicopi into a "rough" cut, the team showed it to members of the Latino Native American Cultural Center as well as to students in the Department of American Indian and Native Studies.
"After one screening, a young woman who obviously was Native American came up to us with tears running down her face and told us that it reminded her of home," Henke recalls.
"That level of emotion means that our fingers were on the pulse, that we had represented the situation truthfully."
Although Nagi Kicopi did not win the award, Henke is pleased with the final product and says the nomination was an honor in itself.
"That recognition alone is the highest compliment that could be paid to us as production staff. The festival is for films by, for, and about Native Americans, and this accolade is a great honor."
Sucker Punched and Nagi Kicopi can be viewed at the Main Library's Media Services Department, (33)5-5944.
by Sara Epstein [this article first appeared in fyi (Vol. 39: No. 10), the University of Iowa's faculty/staff newspaper]
James Van Allen is subject of documentary
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- James A. Van Allen, Regent Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa and a "founding father" of the space age, is the subject of a one-hour-long documentary.
Titled "James A. Van Allen -- Flights of Discovery" and produced by the UI Center for Media Production and Blooming Tree Productions, the documentary is narrated by NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw. The story begins with a personal look at the man who headed the UI department of physics and astronomy from 1951 to 1985 and continues to conduct space research. The documentary also makes use of historical footage, interviews with past and present colleagues, and data from historic and recent space missions, according to Dan Lind, director of the UI Center for Media Production and co-executive producer of the project.
"This documentary not only chronicles the life of a great and humble American, Dr. James Van Allen, but it also explores, through his enormous contributions and history-making experiences, an era of U.S. history that has been incompletely and seldom seen or explained," Lind says. "For the first time, interviews with Dr. Van Allen and his associates, those who lived the events, provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the development of the U.S. space program and, quite surprisingly, a first-heard account of what were some of the most top-secret government activities and events during the early days of the Cold War and the 'race for space.'"
Born September 7, 1914 in Mount Pleasant, Van Allen is famous for his 1958 discovery of energetic particles in the Earth's magnetic field, a phenomenon later named the Van Allen radiation belts, using data from the first U.S. satellite, Explorer 1. However, he is also recognized for his 1973 first-ever survey of Jupiter's radiation belts using the Pioneer 10 spacecraft and his 1979 discovery and survey of Saturn's radiation belts using Pioneer 11. In addition, he has been the primary force behind space research at the University of Iowa, where researchers have designed and built scientific instruments for more than 50 successful U.S. satellites and space probes. Van Allen and his University of Iowa colleagues, Donald Gurnett, Louis Frank and Jack Scudder, currently have active instruments on three Earth-orbiting satellites and five deep space missions: Pioneer 10, Voyager 1, Voyager 2, Galileo and Cassini.
Van Allen's many awards and honors include membership in the National Academy of Sciences since 1959 and the National Medal of Science, the nation's highest honor for scientific achievement, presented in 1987 by President Reagan in ceremonies at the White House. In 1989 he received the Crafoord Prize, awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm and presented by the King of Sweden. The Crafoord Prize is the Academy's highest award for research in a number of scientific fields and, for space exploration, is the equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
The documentary was made possible by generous contributions from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, the R.J. McElroy Trust and the Iowa Arts Council.
Copies of the documentary can be acquired by calling the University of Iowa Center for Media Production toll free at 800-369-IOWA, or locally at 319-335-2646.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION HEALTH SERIES PROGRAM WINS EMMY!
The University of Iowa Center for Media Production's video program "The Search for Meaning" won a Regional Emmy from the St. Louis Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The video is part of an award winning 26- program educational television series entitled "Healthy Living: Road to Wellness." The series is distributed nationally by McGraw-Hill as a distance-learning telecourse.
The program explores the meaning of life but purposefully does not provide a conclusion. Appearing in the video are interviews with Reverend Robert Schuller (prominent television pastor of the Crystal Cathedral), Sister Helen Prejean (author of Dead Man Walking), noted atheist Robert Sherman, and philosopher Leo Buscaglia (late author of Love). Interspersed with the interviews are stories of a Holocaust survivor reliving his ordeal at the hands of the Nazi's, a professional football player who dealt with the death of his mother who sacrificed to help him emerge from the ghetto, and a woman who, after a ship wreck, survived being stranded at sea and the loss of companions to sharks.
Rather than addressing health education via the traditional linear biological approach, the telecourse series encourages the viewer to consider health from a variety of perspectives -- social, cultural, economic, biological, spiritual and political. The hope is that viewers will see health and wellness from a very different, interconnected and broader perspective.
The program was directed by Kevin Kelley, the producer was Dave Gould, with photography by Bryan Less and editing by Brian Gilbert and Bryan Less. Executive producer was Daniel Lind. Lead faculty project director for the series was Michael Teague.
Contacts:
Daniel Lind, Dept. Director
UI Center for Media Production
105 Seashore Hall Ctr.
319-335-2645
Kevin Kelley, Writer/Director
UI Center for Media Production
105 Seashore Hall Ctr.
319-335-2645
UI CENTER FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION PRODUCES DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAN GABLE
The University of Iowa Center for Media Production has produced a documentary about Dan Gable, legendary wrestler and UI coach. The documentary was aired on HBO's Signature channel and entitled "Freestyle–the Victories of Dan Gable."
The Gable documentary is not only about wrestling. The 104 minute documentary does include Gable's moments of wrestling glory and frustration, but more importantly, it's a human interest story that transcends athletics by weaving a compelling vision about the pursuit of excellence, facing challenge, achieving triumph and overcoming tragedy. Ultimately, it provides an inspiring message. The documentary explores Gable's early life and events that motivated him to achieve. For example, his competitive fire was born at the age of 15 after the murder of his sister Diane. Dedicating himself to Diane's memory, he achieved a prep and college career record of 182-1. In the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, Dan Gable represented the United States. Defeating Gable was the Soviets' prime objective but he marched through his competition without surrendering a single point to opponents.
Gable's influence upon people's lives goes beyond the realm of coaching and wrestling. His ability to overcome adversity, his devotion to his sport, his work ethic, his ability to totally focus on the task at hand and his caring nature set him apart in the minds of people such as humorist Al Franken and author John Irving; both appear in the documentary. Each has said Gable has been a source of inspiration and that he has influenced their approach to life.
Viewers are also provided a rare glimpse into the unique world of college wrestling. The Iowa wrestling team is followed from the first practice through the NCAA tournament of the 1996-1997 season, Gable's final season as UI Head Coach. Through the eyes of the young athlete and the experience of the driven coach, the documentary shows the incredible work ethic and dogged determination that has come to be known as "Gable's System." In 1977, Gable moved to the helm at The University of Iowa wrestling program and began a string of 21 consecutive Big Ten titles and an unprecedented 15 NCAA titles. He is now considered the single most successful coach in history for any sport. His last season, which culminates in an unexpected and exciting national championship, is a magical and fitting end to the documentary. Gable's final triumphant NCAA tournament is held just a few miles from his hometown, Waterloo, where it all began.
The project was accomplished through charitable donations from The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, Bandag Corporation, ASICS Corporation and Hammerstrength Corporation. The documentary was directed by Kevin Kelley, photographed by Bryan Less, and edited by Kevin Kelley and Bryan Less with additional audio and technical editing support from Brian Gilbert. Executive producer was Daniel Lind. Producer was David Gould.
Contacts:
Daniel Lind, Dept. Director
UI Center for Media Production
105 Seashore Hall Ctr.
319-335-2645
Kevin Kelley, Writer/Director
UI Center for Media Production
105 Seashore Hall Ctr.
319-335-2645
Center for Media Production Produces Award Winning Health Series
The University of Iowa Center for Media Production has produced an award winning 26- program television series that is utilized as a telecourse by colleges and universities nationwide. Funding support for the project was provided by McGraw-Hill Publishers. The series, "Healthy Living: Road to Wellness," also has been broadcast statewide by Iowa Public Television. Programs in the series have won 20 national and international awards including two CINE "Golden Eagles," and two New York Festivals "World Medals."
The production project spanned two and a half years and included more than 200 interviews with national experts in health and social issues such as former Surgeon General Julius Richmond; NOW founder Betty Friedan; Robert Bork, former U.S. Circuit Court Judge; relationships guru Leo Buscaglia, who granted his first video interview in 20 years; Michael Dukakis, former governor and presidential candidate; Senator Paul Simon; Congresswoman Pat Schroeder; evangelist Robert Schuller; Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking; Robert Pritikin, director of the Pritikin Longevity Center; Daniel Levy, director of the Framingham Heart Study; Peter Bensinger; former head of the DEA; Deborah Weinstein, director of the Children's Defense Fund; and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Eric Chivian.
Interviews were also conducted with experts at institutions throughout the country including: Harvard, the President's Council on Physical Fitness, Johns Hopkins University, the Hastings Center, the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, the Heritage Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Council for Responsible Genetics, the National Civil Rights Foundation, the Center for Media Literacy, and the Humane Society International.
University of Iowa interviews included Phillip Jones, Associate Provost and Dean of Students; Arnold Anderson, Director of the Eating Disorders Unit at UI Hospitals; Jeffrey Murray, Professor of Medicine-Human Genome Project; Peter Nathan, UI Foundation Distinguished Professor of Psychology; Jay Sandlow, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology-Infertility Program; William See, Associate Professor and Director of Urologic Oncology; Jeffrey Kern, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; Patricia Cain, Professor of Law; and Peter Jochimsen, Professor of Surgery.
Interviews occurred after exhaustive research by project directors: Michael Teague, Professor of Sports, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies; David Rosenthal, Associate Professor, Family Practice; Cindy Hanawalt-Squires, M.D. and David Gould, a Ph.D. candidate in Sports, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies.
"The production team included our entire staff ," said Daniel Lind, Director of the Center for Media Production and executive producer for the project. "Everyone in some manner touched this project. We have a multi-talented group of highly professional people, and quite frankly, it's very gratifying to develop a project that will impact so many students and provide a new approach to learning about health and wellness."
People are living in a period of time that will increasingly challenge their personal health and wellness; more so than any previous era in American history. Rather than addressing health education via the traditional linear biological approach, the telecourse encourages the viewer to consider health from a variety of perspectives -- social, cultural, economic, biological, religious and political.
The major goal of the telecourse is to encourage students to think more expansively when studying the subject of health and wellness. Traditionally, most college students and adult learners have been taught to think linearly; to use the scientific method of breaking down problems into smaller problems that can be managed and studied individually. This approach can often lead to a lack of understanding how a localized problem can relate to broader societal concerns.
This series helps students begin to understand the many factors that affect health and wellness by enticing them to address and react to the advances, trends and problems that will dominate their future. The hope is that students will see health and wellness from a very different, interconnected and broader perspective.
To date, programs in the video series have been honored with 20 awards, including: two CINE Golden Eagle Awards (the highest international honor given to non-theatrical video productions), two New York Festivals World Medals, the Communicator 1st Place Crystal Award of Excellence, a TELLY 1st Place Silver Award, and CINDY Silver awards. Judging for each of these major competitions is provided by national experts in the field of video/film communications who must decide which of the entrants, often as many as 12,000, are worthy of award recognition.
The UI Center for Media Production is in good company. Some past and current winners of such awards include: A&E Television, Walt Disney, The History Channel, National Geographic, ABC News, The Discovery Channel, Time Life, HBO, Annenberg/CPB Projects, and NOVA.
Contacts:
Michael Teague, Professor- Sports, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies
E125 Fieldhouse
319-335-9180
Daniel Lind, Director
UI Center for Media Production
105 Seashore Hall Ctr.
319-335-2645
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