MEDIA

WE'VE BEEN THERE

Produced by TV Ontario in cooperation with Health and Welfare Canada; distributed by National Film Board of Canada. ( 16mm / video; color; 1- hour. ) A film for self-help groups looking for an audio-visual tool that explains the concepts of self-help, or for groups finding out how other groups work.

WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT

Idera Films has issued a brochure outlining some of their new films under the heading, Women & Development. The films are worldwide in scope and cover an astonishing range of economic, social and political problems. Largely produced and directed by women, these films document change and struggle as women seek to overcome age-old oppressive customs. Address: Idera Films, International Development, Education Resources Association, 2524 Cypress St., Vancouver, B.C. V6J 3N2.
Bookings: (604) 738-8815; Sales: 732-1496.

KAI VISIONWORKS

Kai Vision works is a collective devoted to social change in the areas of violence; pollution; water; North, Central and South America; ageism; class; sexism; and racism. They offer to set up workshops and rent slide shows at minimum cost. Address: P. O. Box 5490, Stn. "A", Toronto, Ontario M5W 1N7; (416) 964-1278.

A SPECIAL LETTER

A new National Film Board animated, color short. A daughter reads aloud to her now aged and dependent mother a letter which recalls their survival in a forced labor camp when the mother's unfailing generosity and faith encouraged and strengthened the other prisoners. The film is conceived and directed by Bozenna Heczko. You may borrow or purchase l6mm; the videocassette format is for sale only. Information: contact your nearest NFB office.

THE ENTREPRENEUR

A new 23-minute dramatic film from Alberta Manpower, "The Entrepreneur," takes a fresh look at starting your own business as a viable career option. This film is targeted at young adults (18-30). (3/4" videocassette and 1/2" VHS or Betamax.) Cost: $120. Address: School Book Branch, Alberta Education, 10410 - 121 St., Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1L2.

THE TREADMILL

This 45-minute documentary from the NFB is available in English and French. Piece work at home is often the fate of women who are caught in an economic and personal bind which excludes them from the regular work world: they are isolated, without legal protection and at the mercy of the market- place. The film also shows how a group of Quebec women overcame these injustices and formed a cooperative. Available in l6mm (borrow or purchase) and video (purchase only) from NFB libraries across the country.

MOONLIGHT GROCERY CONNIE KALDOR

This artist's second album is being distributed across Canada in alternative and mainstream record stores, or is available from: Festival Records, 3271 Main St.. Vancouver, B.C. V5V 3M6; (604) 879-2931.