Annotated Peace Resource List

Affluenza explores the epidemic of shopping, overwork, stress, and debt that is infecting Americans in record numbers, though rarely addressed in the media. Traces the historical roots and offers concrete advice about how to work toward a cure. The sequel focuses on creative ways people are changing their wasteful ways. Comes with viewer’s guides.

A group of young WW1 German recruits pass from idealism to disillusionment with the war.

A perfect companion for Tolerance.org's online Civil Rights Memorial,"America's Civil Rights Movement" tells the story of the struggle to end official apartheid in the U.S. The kit includes the video "A Time for Justice", the text "Free at Last", and a teacher’s guide for middle and upper grades.

Curriculum Kits available free at: www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/res/index.jsp

(Available from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center: 630-627-0507. www.LMPeaceCenter.org, Admin@LMPeaceCenter) Conscientious Objectors from the Persian Gulf War and previous wars share their stories.

Teens learn specific techniques for handling their anger. Program illustrates typical situations that trigger anger, helps teens learn to identify their anger style, and offers practical strategies for controlling their behavior when angry.
www.sunburst.com

Includes many little-known facts and moving stories about violence and the use of firearms in our society. Divided into 4 discussion segments.

This look at contemporary homelessness show that it can happen to anybody. Encounter mothers, children, educated persons, telling their stories. Divided into 4 discussion segments.

Take the challenge to view this with fellow church members and your family and honestly discuss how you view and use money. Divided into 10 segments, with a condensed 23-min. version at the end for use if time is limited.

Features Sister Helen Prejean, who was portrayed in the movie Dead Man Walking on criminal justice issues and the death penalty. Examines how the hearts of murder victims families have changed from revenge to forgiveness and raises the question of whether execution is ever right. Divided into 5 discussion segments.

Looks at the culture influencing adolescents today, adolescent development, parenting issues, community and church involvement. Includes "no-holds-barred" interviews of teens by a teen and interviews with parents and adults who work with adolescents. Special section for youth workers. Addresses how congregations can be effectively involved with parents and teens. Divided into 8 discussion segments.

Tackles how prejudice and privilege still affect jobs, education, the judicial system, and the church. Divided into 6 discussion segments.

Six segments look at the effects prejudice, racism, and white privilege have on jobs, education, the justice system, and the church.

Sexual abuse is in our churches, homes, and institutions. This award-winning video features psychotherapist and author Carolyn Holderread Heggen, along with disturbing but true stories of sexual abuse told by actors. For senior high youth and adults only. Divided into 5 discussion segments.

Examines TV’s role in society in 5 different discussion segments. Media experts explain how and by whom our attitudes on race, sex, roles, politics, and current events are being shaped. Companion video to Beyond the News: TV Violence and Your Child.

Provides insight into a little publicized aspect of the Gulf War -- its opposition. Interviews four men and two women who attempted to become conscientious objectors during the Gulf War. They joined the military for various reasons: to get a job or money for college, to fulfill a sense of duty, to "be all they can be." Their stories illuminate the transformations they underwent, from raw teenage recruits to responsible adults, willing to take a moral stand despite the personal consequences. Their resistance was met with threats ranging from dishonorable discharge to the death penalty. Raises critical questions for those considering enlistment, for service people contemplating conscientious objection and for anyone concerned with issues of militarism in a democratic society. For youth.

Examines our search for fulfillment and security through material possessions. A variety of people share thoughts and practical ideas for nurturing our communities and spirits by living more responsibly and joyfully. Main 15-min. segment is followed by three 10-min. sections on freedom and possessions, family and children, and taking action. Transcript available at: www.simpleliving.org/Archives/VideoScripts/BreakForthJoy.html .

An animated video about some upper-elementary students who learn that "getting back" at a sibling isn't always rewarding. Casey plots to embarrass his sister at her birthday party.

Available from MCC
Presents the stories of military veterans whose inner voice clashed with their military duties. For all, a deepening commitment to Christ's way of peace changed the course of their lives. Courage and God's grace brought healing and vision for the future. "What ultimately drove me from the military was the fact that I was trying to serve two masters and could not." -- Dick Davis, Dallas, Texas. Divided into five sections, each section may be viewed and discussed separately. Study guide included. Visit the website! [ www.mcc.org/us/co ] This video's companion website allows you to e-mail questions about military service, faith and peacemaking to veterans who are now conscientious objectors to war. For youth.

Inspired by actual events in the 70’s, this Emmy-Award winning movie (Outstanding Children’s Program) involves African-American congressman Ron Dellum’s family. His daughter Piper is 13 when they welcome their 14-year-old African exchange student, Mahree. Everyone is equally surprised to find out that she is white and from South Africa.

Tells how Mennonites, Brethren, Quakers and other conscientious objectors stood for peace in World War II by participating in Civilian Public Service (CPS). Focuses on work in mental health institutions and tells how CPS workers' involvement in mental health profoundly influenced American society. For grade 10 to adults.