LibGuides: COL: Film and Lecture Series 2023-2024: Fall 2018 Film & Lecture Series

September & October Events

Thursday, Sept. 14 - 6:30 p.m.

Film Screening: The Post

John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center

Film: A government cover-up pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join a battle between the press and the government. (2017)
Lecture: The First Amendment

The Post [videorecording]
ISBN: B078952HWQ
Publication Date: 2018
This historical drama is based on the events surrounding the release of the Pentagon Papers, documents which detailed the history of the United States' political and military involvement in Vietnam. The story centers on Kay Graham, the first female newspaper publisher in the country (specifically of the Washington Post), as well as her tough editor, Ben Bradlee. The two become involved in an unprecedented power struggle between journalists and the government, exposing a cover-up that has spanned four different American presidencies.
The Pentagon Papers by Neil Sheehan;
ISBN: 1631582925
Publication Date: 1972
The Truman and Eisenhower years, 1945-1960 -- Origins of the insurgency in South Vietnam -- The Kennedy years, 1961-1963 -- The overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem, May-November, 1963 -- The covert war and Tonkin Gulf, February-August, 1964 -- The consensus to bomb North Vietnam, August, 1964-February, 1965 -- The launching of the ground war, March-July, 1965 -- The buildup, July, 1965-September, 1966 -- Secretary McNamara's disenchantment, October, 1966-May, 1967 -- The Tet offensive and the turnaround.
Twelve Great Clashes That Shaped Modern America by John Broesamle; Anthony Arthur
ISBN: 0321418263
Publication Date: 2006-03-01
In large part, US political history is defined by the partisan rancor of its participants. Political discourse typically evolves around the participant's personality, which Arthur (emer., English) and Broesamle (emer., history; both California State Univ., Northridge) define as character, ideas, and emotions. This well-written book examines a series of political quarrels over the past 120 years that continue to be worthy of passionate debate. The book has three basic themes: issues are viewed through the participants' personalities; politics is a struggle between idealism and realism; and good public policy is best reached through compromise.
Figures of Speech by Bill Turner; Anthony Lewis (Foreword by); William Bennett Turner
ISBN: 1936227037
Publication Date: 2011-02-01
This is a strange cast of characters: Communists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Ku Klux Klansmen, prison wardens, James Madison, dogged reporters, federal judges, the world's leading pornographer, a computer whiz, and others. Some of them are First Amendment heroes. Some are First Amendment villains. Some of them are famous; most are obscure. All played a role in a controversy contributing to our modern understanding of freedom of speech.
We Must Not Be Afraid to Be Free by Ronald K. L. Collins; Sam Chaltain
ISBN: 0195175727
Publication Date: 2011-02-25
First Amendment fundamentalism : George Anastaplo and free-speech absolutism -- "Everybody is against the reds" : Benjamin Gitlow and the First and Fourteenth Amendments -- Calling Dr. Meiklejohn : Alexander Meiklejohn and First Amendment theories -- "The final jury of the nation" : Daniel Ellsberg and national security -- Fighting times and fighting faiths : Eugene Dennis and the clear and present danger -- Saving the NAACP : Robert Carter and the (Civil) right to association -- Crosses and crises : Edward Cleary and hate speech -- Striking back at the birchers : Elmer Gertz and defamation -- Saving old glory : Gregory Johnson and flag desecration -- Count-me-ins and count-me-outs : Mary Beth Tinker and student speech.

Thursday, Oct. 18 - 6:30 p.m.

Film Screening: All The President's Men

John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center

Film: Reporters uncover the details of the Watergate scandal. (1976)

Lecture: The Power of the Press

All the president's men [videorecording]
ISBN: 0790732955
Publication Date: 1976
The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in.
The Secret Man by Bob Woodward
ISBN: 0743287150
Publication Date: 2005-07-06
"In Washington, D.C., where little stays secret for long, the identity of Deep Throat - the mysterious source who helped Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein break open the Watergate scandal in 1972 - remained hidden for 33 years. Now, Woodward tells the story of his long, complex relationship with W. Mark Felt, the enigmatic former No. 2 man in the Federal Bureau of Investigation who helped end the presidency of Richard Nixon."
Watergate plus 30 [videorecording] : shadow of history
ISBN: B01IE0RMBM
Publication Date: 2003
What lessons has America learned from Watergate? Thirty years after the most infamous break-in helped pull down President Richard Nixon, all of the facts are still not in. But as this compelling documentary shows, Watergate remains a nearly unbelievable tale of ordinary men corrupted by power and their desire to retain it. Interviews with investigator Sam Dash, co-conspirator John Dean, and journalist Bob Woodward recreate the history and speculate on the effects.
Alternative facts, post-truth and the information war / [compiled by] Grey House Publishing.
ISBN: 168217865X
Publication Date: 2018
The Elements of Journalism by Bill Kovach; Tom Rosenstiel
ISBN: 0804136785
Publication Date: 2014-04-01
Introduction -- What is journalism for? -- Truth: the first and most confusing principle -- Who journalists work for -- Journalism of verification -- Independence from faction -- Monitor power and offer voice to the voiceless -- Journalism as a public forum -- Engagement and relevance -- Make the news comprehensive and proportional -- Journalists have a responsibility to conscience -- The rights and responsibilities of citizens.

November Events

Thursday, Nov. 8 - 6:30 p.m.

Film Screening: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center

(U.S. Media Literacy Week)

Film: This documentary explores the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children’s television host, Fred Rogers. (2018)

Lecture: Television and Early Childhood Education

Won't you be my neighbor? / a film by Morgan Neville ;
ISBN: B07D591ST1
Publication Date: 2018
As one of America's most beloved children's show hosts, Mr. Rogers remains one of the most iconic television figures for families worldwide. This documentary takes a closer look at the person behind the show, persona, and personality that helped define what it meant to be a good person and be a part of a healthy community. Through his children's show, Mr. Rogers would go on to inspire a generation by not skirting real world issues, confronting issues of social justice and maturity through a lens that provided an educational aspect that was approachable by kids and appreciated by the entire family.
The Good Neighbor by Maxwell Evarts Perkins King
ISBN: 1419727729
Publication Date: 2018-09-04
"Every weekday for decades, a kind man named Mister Rogers stepped through a door in his TV house, spoke directly into the camera while he changed from street clothes into a cardigan and sneakers, and sang, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood." Offering unconditional love, this soft-spoken icon was a household name for tens of millions of children, as well as their parents who grew up with this friendly neighbor themselves. Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was an enormously influential pioneer in the history of television for almost forty years. " - dust jacket

You Are Special by Fred Rogers
ISBN: 0670854123
Publication Date: 1994-09-01
You are special -- Relationships -- Childhood -- Creativity and play -- Discipline -- Learning -- Difficult situations -- Communicating -- Parenthood -- The partnership between parents, child-care providers, and teachers -- Growing in adulthood.
Street Gang by Michael Davis; Michael Davis
ISBN: 0670019968
Publication Date: 2008-12-26
Children, Media and Culture by Máire Messenger Davies
ISBN: 0335229204
Publication Date: 2010-04-01
Hacking early learning : 10 building blocks to success in pre-K-3 that all teachers and school leaders should know / by Jessica Cabeen.
ISBN: 1948212021
Publication Date: 2018

Saturday Nov. 10
10:00 - Noon

International Week Festival
Café Central, 10:00am-noon

Join us at this FREE family-friendly event where we celebrate and experience other cultures from around the world! There will be an opportunity to meet residents from other parts of the world, collect stamps in a “passport,” take part in a lively percussion ensemble, create origami, listen to traditional stories from other countries, play games, and more!

New this year is a performance by Latin dance group, Grupo Atlantico. https://www.facebook.com/GRUPO-ATLANTICO-ST-LOUIS-MO-184195797619/

Children's books on display on Saturday
List of children's books that were on display and selected to be read for Storytime during Saturday event.

IEW Monday Nov 12 - Thursday Nov 15

International Education Week, November 12 - November 15, 2018

More information at: https://eastcentral.libguides.com/iew

COL: Film and Lecture Series 2023-2024: Fall 2018 Film & Lecture Series

September & October Events

November Events

Saturday Nov. 1010:00 - Noon

IEW Monday Nov 12 - Thursday Nov 15

Saturday Nov. 10
10:00 - Noon