No More War Toys

There is a long-standing debate over whether televised violence produces violent behavior in children. This special examines this issue in the broader context of war toys, as well as, their television counterpart- the animated super-heroes of children's television.

Community Visions

Part 1: Peace At Home - Getting a Protection Order.

The first half-hour "From Victim to Survivor” depicts with sensitivity the ability of survivors of sexual violence to heal. The second half-hour, "Peace at Home”, offers insights into the experiences of survivors of domestic violence and examples of how women can defend themselves.

Unbalancing the News

These two programs look at the work of citizen activists who use community television to challenge the mainstream news enterprise.

Voices of Democracy: Living the First Amendment

Is it really safe to watch the six o'clock news?

Black Women, Sexual Politics, and the Revolution

Feminist home-girls offer an indestructible analysis of sex, class and gender attitudes in the Black and Latino communities.

Invisible Women

Three women refuse to remain invisible victims of HIV and defy notions of female complacency through art, community AIDS education, and AIDS activism.

Idiot Box Savant

Some of the most innovative uses of access from across the country. It will convince even the most cynical viewers that public access TV is worth watching (and making).

Slow Death in the Cities

Hosts Larry Bensky and Amy Goodwin discuss controversial environmental issues facing city-dwellers with a panel representing governmental, corporate, educational and consumer viewpoints.

We Interrupt This Program: 1991 World AIDS Day

Some of today's most powerful and challenging artistic voices mark a decade of loss and celebrate struggle by presenting vitally important AIDS information in a contemporary aesthetic context, and invite viewers throughout the country to share their own thoughts and experience "on the air" via LIVE call-in segments.