Current Issues Videos
Bullying: What to Do About It
60 min; 7-12; Communication, Current Issues, Guidance, H uman Rights;
Produced by: Maine Public Television (2000)
Explores who is at risk to be a bully, or to be a bully's victim. Viewers
will discuss how the seeds of this problem can occur in preschool or
even earlier, and learn how some students - from the Attorney General's
Civil Rights Team Project and other innovative programs - are leading
the movement to rid Maine 's schools of bullying. The program also features
a panel of experts and students, along with a mini-documentary, with
information and resources on how to cope with this growing problem.
Family After Divorce: Restoring Family Fabric
60 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, Guidance, H ealth; Produced by: A Center
for the Awareness of Pattern (1992)
The program demonstrates how families, instead of "breaking" after
divorce can expand, and how families who have "broken" in the
past can restore their family fabric for the well-being of the children
and adults alike.
Friendship, Maine : A Case Study
6 min.; 7-12; Current Issues, Environment, H ealth, Maine Studies; Produced
by: Media Source (1986)
Looks at an environmental disaster shaping up in one of Maine 's prettiest
coastal villages. The community is Friendship and the nightmare is the
pollution of the water supply due to leaking underground gas tanks.
Live or Learn
30 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, Guidance, H uman Rights; Produced by:
Maine Public Broadcasting (30 min.)
Provides some perspective on the needs and realities of homeless teenagers,
as related to the society which has produced them. Through talking to
the teens directly, to the staff of two centers which attempt to meet
their needs, to their teachers, and to public agency officials attempting
to address the legal mandates of education, the producers find no ultimate
answers or solutions: but rather call attention to an increasingly widespread
and complex problem.
Road Diaries
4 programs - 60 min. each; 9-12; Current Issues, Geography, Maine Studies,
Social Studies; Maine Public Television, Lewiston, ME (2002)
- 101 Western Maine - The six dedicated Road Diaries explorers begin
their journey by trekking across the five counties of Western Maine
in four days, or more than 40% of the state of Maine! From the Bates
Mill complex in Lewiston, to Black Mountain in Rumford, to dogsledding
on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, the Road Diaries bus troop sets out
to discover not only what makes Western Maine unique, but also what
connects this region to the rest of the state.
- 102 Southern Maine - From the challenges of urban sprawl to island
life on Great Chebeague, the Road Diaries participants embark on a
trip to discover not only the attributes of Southern Maine, but also
how this region is tied to the rest of the state. Southern Maine is
often stereotyped as an extension of Massachusetts, rather than being
an authentic part of Maine. Our group explores this generalization,
and draws conclusions for themselves about how the character and economy
of this southern region fits into the larger picture of the State of
Maine.
- 103 Eastern Maine - As the Road Diaries bus travels Down East in
search of Maine's interconnectedness, local perception of two Maines
appears to be alive and well. Residents of Washington and H ancock
counties have a distinct perception that they are from the other Maine.
Recently over three hundred Maine jobs were terminated, almost half
of which were within Washington County. During the August Down East
trip, the group will have the chance to come up with an opinion of
their own regarding this topical issue by witnessing first hand the
remote, sparsely settled north coast.
- Northern Maine - This area of Maine, more than any other, was unknown
to most of the group. A fact that holds true for many living in the
state. Maine's northernmost county is the largest county east of the
Mississippi River. The total area encompassed by Aroostook is larger
than the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. While its
enormity is a great source for trivia, size also provides a challenge
to its largely rural population making ti more expensive to deliver
goods and services to the people of Aroostook. The Road Diaries travelers
set off to find out why jobs are not as easy to come by here as they
are in southern Maine. Find out what we learned when Road Diaries visits
Aroostook county.
Route '02: An Election 2002 Special
30 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, Government; Maine Public Television,
Lewiston, ME (2002)
Don Carrigan climbs into his truck and travels to five communities in
different parts of Maine to meet local people who are coping with changes
and facing challenges. He hears their stories and explores how the local
issues relate to what's happening in other parts of Maine. Carrigan travels
to the town of Dayton, Belfast, Dexter and Lubec.
School Zones
4 programs - 60 min. each; 9-12; Current Issues, Maine Studies, Teacher
Education; Maine Public Television, Lewiston, ME (2002)
- City-wise - Set agains the backgdrop of Maine's largest urban center,
this programs reveals an insider's look at Portland H igh School. Science
teacher Donna Barnard takes us behind the scenes for an unprecendented
introduction to the oldest public high school in the country where
1100 students use the entire city as their campus. We see first-hand
the challenges experienced by today's educators and the lessons students'
face in a complex world.
- The Challenging Ones - At Searsport District H igh School, English
teacher Kathleen Jenkins meets the challenges of providing students
with exposure to life beyond their own backyard.
- Starting Out - School Zones visits Jarrod LeBlanc's kindergarten
class at North Anson Elementary to get a first-hand look at a teacher's
year in a rural school that has just one class in each grade from kindergarten
to 8th. Whether playing musical chair phonics or setting up a foosball
game in his classroom, Jarrod opens new worlds for his students and
gives us an intimate look at a new generation educator.
- They Call H im Mr. T - Pricipal David Theoharides is an active educator
at Mattanawcook Junior H igh School in Lincoln. From staff hikes to
nearby Katahdin, to being visible at the cross-country meet, Mr. T
shares the secret of what it takes to prepare students for tomorrow,
today.
Seeds of Peace Speech
30 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, H uman Rights, Self-Awareness; Maine
Public Television, Lewiston, ME (2002)
John Wallach, founder of Seeds of Peace addresses the Maine Legislature.
H e talks about the camp he developed in 1993 in Otisfield, Maine, after
the first attack on the World Trade Center. H e discusses how teenagers
are brought together from all backgrounds and various countries to inspire
hope and encourage peace; to overcome fear and hatred. H e gives personal
accounts of how the camp has changed the lives of several teenagers and
their views on people they once held hatred for.
Seeking Solutions in Maine
60 min.; 9-12; Criminal Justice, Current Issues, H uman Rights; Produced
by: Maine Public Television (1999)
This live program focuses on how individuals are leading community efforts
to fight domestic violence, youth violence, and hate crimes in Maine.
H osted by Don Carrigan, Seeking Solutions in Maine also offers a panel
of community leaders in Maine who are working to curb crime.
State of the State Address 2002
90 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, Government; Maine Public Television,
Lewiston, ME (2002)
Live From Augusta, Angus King delivers his annual address which he dedicated
to Chuck Cianchette. H e focuses on new jobs, welfare reform, education,
environment, health issues and the state's infrastructure.
State of the State Address 2002
90 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, Government; Maine Public Television,
Lewiston, ME (2002)
Live From Augusta, Angus King delivers his annual address concentrating
on the state budget, employment, taxes, rebuilding of the state's infrastructure,
education, homeland security and the economy. Follow up comments by members
of the Legislature.
Teaching with ME: Maine Teacher of the Year
60 min.; 9-12; Career Education, Current Issues; Produced by: Maine
Public Television (2000)
This program includes video profiles of each of the 11 finalists for
Maine Teacher of the Year 2001, highlighting the diverse stories of our
state's most important profession. The special also includes a panel
discussion about the challenges and rewards of teaching today. Support
for this program was provided by Shop n' Save Supermarket.
What About Lindsay?
60 min.; 9-12; Current Issues, H ealth, H uman Rights, Maine Studies;
Produced by: Maine Public Television (1998)
This documentary features Maine citizens with developmental disabilities
living successfully in their communities. It focuses on their daily routines,
including finding work, paying bills, making friends, finding someone
to love, feeling a sense of community, and having a home.
Words Count with Mark Brown
60 min.; K-12; Communication, Current Issues, Guidance, H uman Rights;
Produced by: Maine Public Television (2000)
Recorded before a live audience at Brunswick H igh School's Crooker
Theater, Words Count with Mark Brown addresses the issues of tolerance,
diversity, name calling, teamwork and relationship building.
Your Teen and Alcohol: Do You Really Know?
26 min.; 9-12; Alcohol & Drug Education; Current Issues; WSCH and
Maine Office of Substance Abuse (2003)
This video features maine teens, parents and alcohol prevention experts.
All kids don't drink, but two-thirds of maine 's teens report having
tried alcohol. In fact, one in five Maine teens said that they had participated
in excessive drinking (five or more drinks in a row) during the two weeks
prior to the most recent statewide survey. Most teens believe their parents
will never find out -- and they may be right. Four out of five maine
parents surveyed believe their teen hasn't tried alcohol.
Youth Voices
30 min.; 9-12; Alcohol & Drug Education, Current Issues, Guidance;
Produced by: Maine Public Television (2000)
Throughout this past school year, Maine PBS producers have worked with
young people from across Maine as they have proactively addressed alcohol
use in their communities. We are proud to share the stories of these
groups and to help demonstrate the positive impact the young people of
our state are having on all of us. Support for this program has been
provided by the Maine Office of Substance Abuse of the Maine Department
of Mental H ealth, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services in
cooperation with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Youth Voices II
30 min.; 9-12; Alcohol & Drug Education, Current Issues, Guidance;
Maine Public Television, Lewiston, ME (2001)
For the second consecutive year, Maine PBS is offering a program that
explores issues of alcohol use through the eyes of Maine's young people.
For the 2001 season, young people from the communities of Ashland, Rangeley,
New Surry and Cumberland County, ages 10 to 17, have produced mini-documentaries
focusing on issues surrounding alcohol in Maine.
Youth Voices III
30 min.; 9-12; Alcohol & Drug Education, Current Issues, Guidance;
Maine Public Television, Lewiston, ME (2002)
Building on the success and momentum of a multi-year collaboration with
Maine Office of Substance Abuse, for the third consecutive year Maine
PBS will work with young people from across the state to help them produce
their own television productions about alcohol use. This year, young
people from the communities of Portland, Oxford H ills, H arrington and
Danforth Maine are producing Public Service Announcements with the goal
of reaching adults and parents to make them aware of the many issues
surrounding underage drinking.
