So Violent a nation

Moyers, Bill D. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author). Public Affairs Television (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: This program with Bill Moyers focuses on Dallas, TX, to examine how violence is affecting American life. Dallas has the highest crime rate of any American city with a population above 500,000. The program visits a hospital emergency room, citizens who patrol their neighborhoods, and follows a police officer who patrols one of the most dangerous beats in Dallas. Featured in the program are interviews with a youth caseworker, a victim's rights advocate, and the Dallas Police Chief. They discuss gun control, police-community relations, education, and other crime-related topics.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c1992.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Nov. 08, 2006. Multi-User. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Death by Violent Crime (4:54) -- Dallas Streets: More Dangerous Than Vietnam (3:47) -- Citizens With Guns and Gun Control (5:28) -- Neighborhood Crime and Neighborhood Citizens' Watch Groups (5:18) -- Organized Efforts Against Neighborhood Crime (3:13) -- Victims' Rights Advocacy (3:42) -- Strategies to Combat Crime (5:34) -- Cultural Awareness and Police (3:57) -- Gun Control Issues (4:59) -- Citizens' Opinions About Violent Crime (5:46) -- War on Drugs: Is It a Real War? (6:01)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	12 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.