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Never Say Die: 5 Simple Ways to Save a Life
Never Say Die: 5 Simple Ways to Save a Life Hollywood, Health & Society • Writers Guild of America, West 7000 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA • November 3, 2010 ABOUT THE SPE A KER S RA JEEV VENK A YY A , MD, director of Global Health Vaccine Delivery, oversees late-stage development of health technologies and interventions as well as efforts to expand access to health solutions in the developing world. Previously, Venkayya served as special assistant to the U.S. president and senior director for biodefense at the White House. One of his key responsibilities was development and implementation of the U.S. strategy for pandemic influenza. He served as an advisor to the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was one of 13 nonpartisan White House Fellows appointed by President Bush in 2002. Venkayya is a pulmonary and critical care physician and assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Previously, he directed the high-risk asthma clinic and co-directed the Medical Intensive Care Unit at San Francisco General Hospital. He holds a medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. NE A L BA ER , MD, is Executive Producer of the NBC television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. During his tenure, among the awards the series has won include the Shine Award, the Prism Award, and the Media Access Award, and actors on the show have won three Emmys and the Golden Globe. The series regularly appears among the top ten television dramas in national ratings. -
TCA Panel Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Voleine Amilcar, ITVS 415-356-8383 x 244 [email protected] Pressroom for more information and/or downloadable images: http://www.itvs.org/pressroom EMMY® AWARD-WINNING PBS SERIES Independent Lens TO SHOWCASE NEW SEASON AT THE JUNE 2007 TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION PRESS TOUR Panel to Showcase Box Office Hit WORDPLAY, Patrick Creadon’s Acclaimed Documentary About New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz, his fans and the drama behind a crossword championship Also to be highlighted are MISS NAVAJO, an engaging look at a unique beauty pageant and PLEASE VOTE FOR ME, a spirited documentary from China that chronicles cautious experimentation with democracy in a third-grade classroom (San Francisco, CA)—The Independent Television Service (ITVS) announced today that its Emmy® Award-winning series, Independent Lens, will be prominently fea- tured at the upcoming Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, scheduled for July 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. Independent Lens, now entering its sixth con- secutive season, airs nationally on PBS on Tuesday nights at 10:00 PM October through June. From left to right, scenes from WORDPLAY, MISS NAVAJO and PLEASE VOTE FOR ME coming to the 2007-2008 season of Independent Lens. The first of the two-part Independent Lens presentation will feature Patrick Creadon’s acclaimed documentary, WORDPLAY, an engrossing peek at a national pastime, puz- zles and the people who solve them. WORDPLAY focuses on the man most associat- ed with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR “Puzzle master” Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero and to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors, including syndicated puzzle creator Merl Reagle. -
PSR-LA-Fall-Newslett
Fall 2014 Prescription for Action A newsletter from Physicians for Social Responsibility - Los Angeles A Message from the Executive Director By Martha Dina Arguello | Executive Director Second, our staff has been work- ing tirelessly up in Sacramento I am excited to announce the return of our newsletter, “Prescription to protect your health and create for Action.” Over the course of the last year, the team here at PSR- health-promoting environments. LA has been hard at work, and we have exciting updates to share. PSR-LA spent the last year champi- First, let’s start with this newsletter, put together by our new Mem- oning prevention-based legislation bership and Communications Coordinator, Shazia Manji (check out that addresses the root causes of her staff profile, pg 8). In addition to overseeing our electronic and environmental health harms, and printed communications, Shazia will be working to grow our mem- is now celebrating many successes. bership and help train, engage, and mobilize our health professional Through our Air and Health Program we helped prevent the pas- members. Look forward to an improved website with a new look, sage of SB 4’s “doctor-gag rule.” This provision, lobbied for by the oil but more importantly with a special membership section, educa- and gas industry, would have barred physicians from disclosing to tional resources, and new ways to impact critical environmental their patients the identities of harmful chemicals used in fracking health policy. operations that are also causing patient illnesses. Continued On Page 3 a look inside this issue... pg 2 Building Healthy Communities in the Wake of Climate Change pg 8 Nov 8 - The Health Professional Role in Creating a Nuclear Weapons-Free World pg 4 In Memory of Richard Saxon, MD pg 8 Welcoming New Staff Member, Shazia Manji pg 5 Program Update: Regional Air Quality pg 9 Member Profile: Dr. -
Political Documentary, Youtube and the 2008 US Presidential Election: Focus on Robert Greenwald and David N
Studies in Documentary Film Volume 3 Number 3 © 2009 Intellect Ltd Article. English language. doi: 10.1386/sdf.3.3.199/1 Political documentary, YouTube and the 2008 US presidential election: Focus on Robert Greenwald and David N. Bossie Charles Musser Yale University Abstract Keywords This essay investigates elements of the changing media landscape between the documentary 2004 and the 2008 US presidential elections, focusing on the audio-visual presidential elections works of two prominent independent organizations:Robert Greenwald's Brave Barrack Obama New Films and David Bossie's Citizens United. After Kerry's defeat in 2004, John McCain Greenwald's organization gradually shifted from its production of political Hillary Clinton documentaries such as Uncovered: The Truth About the War in Iraq to a YouTube heavy reliance on YouTube and video campaigns such as "The Real McCain." Brave New Films Citizens United, stung by the success of the numerous liberal-left documenta- Citizens United ries of 2004 (by Greenwald, Michael Moore and others), produced a number of Robert Greenwald documentaries in 2008 including Hillary: The Movie and Hype: The Obama David Bossie Effect, but put little energy into exploiting video streaming, video sharingand media related technologies. Although Brave New Films videos were widely viewed on politics the Internet and played a significant role in the campaign, the flourishing of digital video disks music videos on YouTube - over 1,000 embracing "hope" and expressing a (DVD's) pro-Obama sentiment - was arguably the most unexpected and a highly influ- Republicans ential dimension of the 2008 campaign season. Democrats campaign films Internet Given that feature-length political documentaries such as Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 and Robert Greenwald's Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the War in Iraq played such a prominent role in the 2004 US presidential election, many interested observers expected a wave of simi- lar activities in 2008. -
Directed by Morgan Neville Produced by Gil Friesen Produced by Caitrin
Directed by Morgan Neville Produced by Gil Friesen Produced by Caitrin Rogers WORLD PREMIERE U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2013 Running Time: 90 minutes | Language: English SYNOPSIS Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. In his compelling new film TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM, award-winning director Morgan Neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Triumphant and heartbreaking in equal measure, the film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonizing with others. These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras of popular music, but each has a uniquely fascinating and personal story to share of life spent in the shadows of superstardom. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM boasts intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting to name just a few. However, these world-famous figures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take center stage in the film. DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT About two years ago, I sat down with Gil Friesen, a longtime music industry veteran from A&M Records, whom I only knew by reputation. He told me he wanted to make a film about backup singers. He didn’t know what the film was going to be, but he knew there was something intriguing in there. -
Let Her Go Law and Order Svu
Let Her Go Law And Order Svu Is Donal ambient or colloidal when centuple some graveness calculates vegetably? Tony often flat agitatedly when umbelliferous Simone unhouse uncritically and dialyzes her emirate. Inane and half-hearted Giles mongers so incumbently that Julie ionized his analysand. You can enjoy being set on another man they were strong winds up her go the law and skye yells lydia is a harrowing childhood assault A seat is born in which own chess and lives in the affluent family. Their memories and letting go and her go law and murder, records but they visit from. Olivia Benson that she needs a working of building health days, after apologizing for overreacting. Law Order SVU I'm became mostly skeptical of radio series. Jessica loves many different shows but band of her favs include Whiskey Cavalier Good Girls Manifest NCIS Superstore Jane The. Precinct named Al Marcosi after he had sex and a prostitute and yield her go. Jane Levy series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist which is about love go on hiatus. But someone he killed her and let her go order svu? Colette walsh guest stars in crime of your inbox, he let her order svu had three. What would not going to a vigilante. They claim it seems like poor forensics at or brand. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track put a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs. Busting a recording artist, let law svu squad known for. Her assailantwho had already killed her brotherinto letting her go. Reel in With Jane is your entertainment news and pop culture website. -
The Confusion of Conditions a Sociological Look at the Television Series E.R.*
The Confusion of Conditions A Sociological Look at the Television Series E.R.* By Sabine Chalvon-Demersay Translated from the French by Teresa Lavender Fagan E.R. is an American television series that portrays the daily activities of a medical team in the emergency room of a hospital located in Chicago. The pilot episode was broadcast on NBC in September 1994. The series was bought by France 2, which aired the first episodes in July 1996, and has presented a new season every fall. Michael Crichton created E.R. He wrote the pilot episode, which was produced by John Wells and directed by Rod Holcomb; he continues to supervise the writing of subsequent episodes which are directed by different people. A graduate of Harvard, the author of 22 best-selling books, he has a medical degree, but has never practiced medicine. It was during medical school that Crichton thought of the original screenplay for E.R., which was produced twenty years later. He needed the authority that was granted to him by the success of his books and his film scripts (notably Disclosure, Jurassic Park, Congo, Rising Sun), as well as the support of Steven Spielberg, in order to be in a position to propose an original screenplay that in many respects went against much of what people expected in a television series, and concerning which he was not willing to make any concessions. The Research What is most striking when one questions viewers of the series is their sense of a true powerful relationship that is immediately established between the series and its audience and which develops throughout the seasons: violent rejection, strong enthusiasm, disgust, expectation, impatience, frustration, irritation, habit, weariness, (relief). -
Storytelling and Public Health: the Power of Emotion in Science 19 April 2019
Storytelling and public health: The power of emotion in science 19 April 2019 presentation was "Storytelling and Public Health: The Power of Emotion in Science." Baer uses stories from his own experience as a pediatrician working in the Venice Family Clinic, the largest free clinic in the nation, as well as medical cases capturing national headlines, to convey As a pediatrician and writer for such hit TV shows important public health information to viewers. His as China Beach, ER, and Law & Order: SVU, Dr. award-winning shows have tackled such issues as Neal Baer used creative storytelling to share gun violence as a public health concern, HIV important public health information with millions of among active health professionals, and whether people. parents who don't vaccinate their children are culpable for the death of a stranger's child, who Few public health professionals will ever have an succumbs to a virus like measles spread by their opportunity to share their knowledge with such a unvaccinated child. broad audience. But that doesn't mean they can't use a compelling narrative and outreach to draw The pattern repeats in Baer's latest show, attention to their own research findings and data, Designated Survivor, premiering in June on Netflix. said Baer, who spoke at the Yale School of Public In the new show, Baer addresses child marriage in Health on April 9 as a guest of Dean Sten H. the United States (only two states – New Jersey Vermund. and Delaware – currently prohibit marriage of a person under 18) and whether people with "Most people are not data-driven," said Baer, M.D., undetectable HIV bear some responsibility to tell a Harvard-trained pediatrician and adjunct their partners. -
Addiction: Fact and Fiction
FACT and FICTION An edited transcript of a panel discussion held on January 11, 2010 at the Writers Guild of America, West • THE NORMAN LEAR CENTER ADDICTION: FACT & FICTION? • THE NORMAN LEAR CENTER HOLLYWOOD, HEALTH & SOCIETY The Norman Lear Center is a nonpartisan research and Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S), a program of the public policy center that studies the social, political, Norman Lear Center, provides entertainment industry economic and cultural impact of entertainment on professionals with accurate and timely information the world. The Lear Center translates its findings for health storylines. Funded by the Centers for into action through testimony, journalism, strategic Disease Control and Prevention, The Bill and Melinda research and innovative public outreach campaigns. Gates Foundation, The California Endowment and On campus, from its base in the USC Annenberg the National Institutes of Health, HH&S recognizes School for Communication & Journalism, the Lear the profound impact that entertainment media Center builds bridges between schools and disciplines have on individual knowledge and behavior. HH&S whose faculty study aspects of entertainment, media supplies writers and producers with accurate health and culture. Beyond campus, it bridges the gap information through individual consultations, tip between the entertainment industry and academia, sheets, group briefings, a technical assistance hotline, and between them and the public. Through panel discussions at the Writers Guild of America, scholarship and research; through its conferences, West, a quarterly newsletter and Web links to health public events and publications; and in its attempts information and public service announcements. The to illuminate and repair the world, the Lear Center program also conducts extensive evaluations on the works to be at the forefront of discussion and content and impact of TV health storylines. -
At the Movies: Films Focused on Education Reform
At the Movies: Films Focused on Education Reform By Amy Erin Borovoy (aka VideoAmy), Ashley Cronin and Keyana Stevens for Edutopia There's been quite a bit of buzz about documentary films that take a look at issues within the American education system. Whether you agree with the point of view of any of these films or not, they are sure to get you thinking. Beyond Measure (2014) follows three different sets of teachers and students as they grapple with the realities of public education and try to enact meaningful change in their own education communities. As in her previous film, the popular documentary Race to Nowhere, director Vicki Abeles focuses on the stress caused by high-stakes testing and how alternative teaching methods, such as project-based learning, can alleviate that stress. Find more information about the film and screenings in your area on the film's website. (Source: Beyond Measure website) Rich Hill (2014) tells the story of three young boys growing up in a declining small town in America. Faced with poverty and family struggles, the boys struggle to stay in school and the future looks grim. A heartbreaking story with small glimmers of hope, the film raises important questions about the availability and equality of opportunities for poor children in America. The film won a grand jury prize at Sundance Film Festival, and has been widely reviewed as one of the best documentaries of 2014. Rich Hill is no longer in theatres, but you can find out more at the film's Facebook page. (Source: Rich Hill website) The Road to Teach (2015) follows three young aspiring teachers as they embark on a cross-country road trip in an effort to learn about the state of education in America today. -
Speaker Biographies and Contact Information September 16, 2008
HOLLYWOOD & HEALTH Health Content in Popular Television Speaker Biographies and Contact Information September 16, 2008 NEAL BAER, M.D. Executive Producer and Writer Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 2250, Room 4 Universal City, CA 91608 Ph: 818-777-4038 [email protected] Dr. Neal Baer is Executive Producer and Writer of the NBC television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. During his tenure, the series has won the Shine Award, the Prism Award, and the Media Access Award, and has grown in both critical and popular stature. The series regularly appears among the top ten television dramas in national ratings. Prior to his work on SVU, Dr. Baer was Executive Producer of the NBC series ER. A member of the show’s original staff and a writer and producer on the series for seven seasons, he was nominated for five Emmys as a producer, and two nominations for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. Recently, Dr. Baer co-established the Institute for Photographic Empowerment at the University of California’s Annenberg School of Communications, which links photographic story-telling projects around the world and makes that work available to NGOs and policymakers. He has worked in South Africa and Mozambique since 2006, teaching photography to mothers with HIV and to AIDS orphans so that they can tell the world their own stories. He has published numerous articles regarding health and the depiction of health and healthcare providers on television. Dr. Baer graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed his internship in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles. -
Mapping the Landscape of Social Impact Entertainment
Bonnie Abaunza Neal Baer Diana Barrett Peter Bisanz Dustin Lance Black Johanna Blakley Caty Borum Chattoo Don Cheadle Wendy Cohen Nonny de la Peña Leonardo DiCaprio Geralyn Dreyfous Kathy Eldon Eve Ensler Oskar Eustis Mapping the landscape of Shirley Jo Finney social impact entertainment Beadie Finzi Terry George Holly Gordon Sandy Herz Reginald Hudlin Darnell Hunt Shamil Idriss Tabitha Jackson Miura Kite Michelle Kydd Lee Anthony Leiserowitz David Linde Tom McCarthy Cara Mertes Sean Metzger Pat Mitchell Shabnam Mogharabi Joshua Oppenheimer Elise Pearlstein Richard Ray Perez Gina Prince-Bythewood Ana-Christina Ramón James Redford Liba Wenig Rubenstein Edward Schiappa Cathy Schulman Teri Schwartz Ellen Scott Jess Search Fisher Stevens Carole Tomko Natalie Tran Amy Eldon Turteltaub Gus Van Sant Rainn Wilson Samantha Wright Welcome to the test — a major university research SIE’s work to date: the most effective Welcome center focused on the power of strategies for driving impact through entertainment and performing arts to storytelling; the question of when, inspire social impact. The structure of within the creative process, impact Note this new center would be built upon three should first be considered; the key role pillars: research, education and special of research to explore, contextualize initiatives, and public engagement, and help define the field; and the programming and exhibition. importance of partnering with the right allies across the entertainment At the time, there wasn’t a university and performing arts industries for new model fully focused on this topic that ideas, special projects and initiatives. I could draw upon for information as the field was in its infancy.