Film and Video Catalog 2004 Introduction I Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi River, stretches across almost 60,000 square miles of mountains, swamps, beaches, and forests. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (D.N.R.) serves as custodian for these natural areas, and for the abundant animal and plant life that flourishes here. Through strong environmental regulation, D.N.R. protects public health and safety. D.N.R. also preserves valuable historical areas throughout the state and promotes a variety of outdoor recreation, from hunting and fishing on public lands to swimming in state parks. D.N R. films and videotapes reflect this wide range of activities. These award-winning productions deal with important conservation issues, and they encourage a better understanding and appreciation of our environment. Because of their exceptional quality, many of these programs have achieved national and international recognition. All DNR productions are available on '!?'' VHS videotape, and some are available on DVD. They can be purchased for your collection, or you may borrow them at no charge. Please see order form for more information. www.gadnrfilms.com New Releases and General interest ...1 Georgia's History .. . . . . ...2 Wildlife & Nature . . ..6 Georgia's Coast . . . .8 just for Kids .9 Recreation & Safety 10 Georgia's Environment 11 Free with selected DNR videos If you teach social studies or Georgia history, these lesson plans will help you make DNR's programs part of your curriculum . Look for this logo throughout the catalog. Georgia's History www.gadnrfilms.com Walking in Two Worlds: The Vann Family and The Cherokee Nation jamesVann , builder of the "showplace of th e Cherokee Nation," and his son joseph were two of the wealthiest and most influential men in the Cherokee Nation . But all their power and money couldn 't protect them from the pressures of European colonization . Through the lives of these two men, this program explores a tumultuous time in our country's history. Len gth : 15 Minutes $14.95 Best of the American Indian Film Festival; The Pa lm Springs Native American Film Festival The Sapelo Island Lighthouse Built in 1820, the lighthouse on Sapelo Island guided ships into port at Darien, a prosperous 19th century seaport on the Georgia coast. This program traces the history of the lighthouse and the area it served . It also documents the restoration of this remarkable structure. Length : 16 Minutes $14.95 International CINDY Competition, Gold; MeAl/Atlanta, Silver; Houston International Film Festival, Bronze; TELLY Awards, Win ner jarrell Plantation For more than 125 years, jarrell Plantation was a prosperous and productive farm. This program looks at a way of life that disappeared from th e Georgia country- side many years ago. Len gth: 16 Minutes $14.95 J(e People of Hofwyi-Broadfield ~m its earliest days as a rice plantation to its later incarnation as a dairy farm , Hofwyi-Broadfield Plantation remained in the same family for five generations. In this program , excerpts from letters, memoirs, and diaries combine with dramatic pic- tures to bring this remarkable story to life. Length: 17 Minutes $14.95 Georgia's History _ " housands of years, a series of vast 1-;;a complex civilizations arose and then vanished in the woodlands of the southeastern United States. This program tells the story of the rise and fall of these ancient cultures. Length: 15 Minutes $14 .95 /TVA AiME Awards. Gold; U.S. International Film & Video Festival, Silver Screen Award; 2000 TELLY Awards, Finalist; International Wildlife Film Festival, Merit Award; INTERCOM International Communications Competition, Gold; Georgia /TVA Festival, Gold Award/External Communications; Georgia /TVA Festival, Gold Award/Scriptwriting; Georgia /TVA Festival, Silver Award!Videography; Georgia /TVA Festival, Silver Award/Audio Production; CINDY competition, Gold; Aurora Awards, Gold www.gadnrfilms.com ~ 4"Gherokee Nation: ~ tory of New Echota In the early 1800s, the Cherokee Indians located the capital of their nation in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains. This video traces the history of this com- munity through 1838, when the Indians were driven out of Cherokee territory. Length: 15 Minutes $14 .95 A Tour of the Lapham-Patterson House The unique Lapham-Patterson house, located in south Georgia, is a monument to Victorian craftsmanship. join curator Cheryl Walters Watson on a tour ofwhat she calls "the most daring house in Thomasville." Length: 14 Minutes $12.95 Georgia /TVA Festival, Gold Award 61 " 61.1J of the Chief Vann House -u "the showplace of the Cherokee na 1on," the Vann House stands as a reminder of the Cherokee influence on American history. This program explores this fa sci nati ng structure. Length: 13 Minutes $12.95 American Indian Film & Video Competition, Finalist ';''trot a Dream: The Flight & ~ .QtU~e of jefferson Davis ~ When Confederate President jefferson Davis was arrested in Georgia in 1865, the government of the Confederate States of America ceased to exist. This program tells the story of the hardship and chal- lenge of his last weeks as president. Length: 18 Minutes $14.95 CINDY Competition, Bronze; Telly Awards, Silver Georgia's History ~My years before the great California gold rush of 1848, Georgia was the site of the country's first major gold rush . Through conversations with members of longtime mining families, and through remarkable historical photographs and newsreel footage, this program explores Georgia mining through the years. Length: 27 Minutes $19.95 ~ e~Battle of Pickett's Mill ~~War battlefield photographs, 1860s newspaper engravings, campaign maps and other period illustrations highlight the story of one of the few Federa losses during the campaign for Atlanta. Length: 16 Minutes $14.95 Colu mbus International Film Festival, Bronze Plaque A Tour of Hamburg Mill Step back in time as you learn how corn was ground into meal in the days before electricity. Hamburg Mill is one of the few water-powered gristmills still in operation in Georgia. This short program offers a step-by-step explanation of how the mill works. Length: 6 Minutes $9.95 www.gadnrfilms.com A Tour of Traveler's Rest In the early 1800s, Traveler's Rest enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest stage- coach inns of its day. join Interpretive Ranger Steven Turk on a tour and learn what life on the road was like nearly 200 years ago. Length: 13 Minutes $12.95 'bury Sleeps 9(e the American Revolution, the thriving seaport of Sunbury rivaled near- by Savannah as Georgia's economic and cultural center. This program explores the history of the old town and the reasons for its decline. Length: 11 Minutes INA, Bronze Award; New York Film Festival, Honorable Mention $12.95 A Tour of liberty Hall join historian Martha Neal on a fas- cinating tour of Liberty Hall, home of Alexander H. Stephens. Stephens is best remembered as the vice-president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War and as a former governor of Georgia. Length: 14 Minutes $12.95 Fort McAllister: Guardian of the Ogeechee Built to protect Savannah from Northern forces, this Civil War fort was constructed of sand, mud , earth and timber. Virtually impregnable, it could be completely rebuilt in a single night. It finally fell to Genera l Sherman during his 1864 March to the Sea. Length: 11 Minutes $12.95 4 J \ Georgia 's History A Tour of Elijah Clark State Park Vi sit th e hom estead of Elijah Cl ark , Revolutionary War hero and frontiers- man, to learn about life on the American _f rontier. join historian Dorothy Kay for a short tour of a replica of Clark's homestead , including an authentically recreated cabin designed for life on th e American frontier Length: 5 Minutes $9.95 Patterns of Change Our irreplaceable historic resources are important, not simply because they are old , but because they contain so many memories of the way we , as a people, have lived. This program tells the story of a number of communities and their commitm ent to preserving their past. Length: 28 Mi nu tes $19.95 The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Citation of Excellence; Houston International Film Festival, Gold Award; U.S. Film & Video Festival, Certificates for Creative Excellence in History and Writing Echoes of the Altamaha Th e Altamaha River in coastal Georgia has a rich and colorful history. This pro- gram traces much of that history, from th e region's earliest inhabitants in the 1500s to th e European settlers who built Fort King George. Reenactors portray British soldiers and bring this era to life. Length : 10 Minutes $12.95 www.gadnrfilms.com Wildlife and Nature www.gadnrfilms.com Remnants of a Forest The longleaf pine forest of the southeast- ern United States is one of North America's most endangered ecosystems. This pro- gram explores Georgia's la st stands of this extraordinary wildlife habitat. ~ Length : 27 Minutes $19.95 New York Film Festival, Finalist; /TVA Cincinnati, Golden ~ Reel; Georgia !TVA, Silver Award; Worldjest Charleston, Silver Award; North Amercian Outdoor FilmNideo Academy, 2nd place; U.S. International Film & Video Festival, Certificatefo r Creative Excellence; 18th Annual Telly Awards, win ner; CINDYAwards, Silver New! Where Bears Belong: Black Bears in Georgia From th e teddy bears we cuddled wh en we were small to th e wild , ferociou s creatures of myth and movies, bears hold a special pl ace in our imagination s. Where Bears Belong: Black Bears in Georgia explores conflicts between people and bears. It also looks at simple ways you can keep bears away from your home or your campsite. Length: 17 minutes VHS or DVD $19.95 Association jar Conservation Information, Special Achievement Award; International Wildlife Film Festival, Finalist & Best of Category/Government Agency; Media Communications Association International, Bronze Award; Telly Awards, Finalist Precarious Perch: The Wood Stork Story Remarkabl e wildl ife footage captures th e dail y routine of thi s country 's only stork. This program explores th e reason s for th e dram atic declin e of wood stork population s n the United States and exa mines some of the ways scientists are searching for solutions to th ese probl ems. Lengt h: 20 Minutes $14.95 U.S. In ternational Film & Video Festival, Silver Screen Award; CINEGolden Eagle Award; 17th International Wildlife Film Festival 2 Merit Awards; Columbus International Film & Video Festival, Honorable Mention j6 Back from the Brink: The Redfish Story From the crashing surf of the Out er Banks of North Carolina to the Texas fl ats, this program looks at th e pressures faced by on e of the most popular gam e- fi sh n th e southern United States. Length: 25 Minutes $19.95 Outdoor Writers Association of America ECO Awards, 1st Place; Media Communications Association-International, Silver; INTERCOM Interna tional Communications Competition, Silver; U.S. International Film & Video Festival, Certificate for Creative Excellence; Columbus International Film & Video Festival Chris Awards, Honorable Mention From Whaling to Watching: The Northern Right Whale Fewer th an 350 north ern right whal es survive tod ay. This is the most endan- gered large whale in th e world , and th is program looks at many of the threats these wh ales face. Film ed from Nova Scotia to Florida , it features spectacul ar footage of th ese rare creatures as they mate, feed and swim alon g the Ea st Coast of th e United States. Length : 20 Minutes $14.95 Telly Awards, Gold; Association jar Conservation Information, 2nd Place; International Wildlife Film Festival, Best of Category/ Finalist; International Television Association, Silver Reel; /TVA Georgia Festival, Silver Award; CINDY Awards, Silver Wildlife and Nature The Road to Extinction: Will We Save the Plants? Of the more than 3,600 species of plants in this state, almost 250 are on the verge of disappearing in the wild This pro- gram investigates the reasons these plants are being pushed toward extinc- tion and looks at attempts to save them. Length: 28 Minutes $19.95 Robust Redhorse: The Mystery Fish More than 100 years after its last report- ed sighting, a fish long believed to be extinct was rediscovered on the Oconee River in middle Georgia. This program looks at this amazing rediscovery and explores many of the ways scientists are working to save one of the rarest fish species in North America. Length: 25 Minutes $19.95 International CINDY Competition, Silver Whitetails: Creatures of the Woods Through its impressive wildlife photo- graphy, th s program looks at the complete life cycle of Georgia's whitetailed deer. Length: 28 Minutes $19.95 CINE Golden Eagle Award; Houston International Film Festival, Silver Award; Association for Conservation Infor motion International Awards, Second Place; National Outdoor- Travel Festival, Best Ecology Documentary; U.S. Industrial Film Festival, Certificate of Creative Excellence www.gadnrfilms.com The Struggle for Survival: Georgia's Giant Sea Turtles Featuring rare footage of sea turtles building nests and laying their eggs, this program shows giant loggerheads as they leave the security of the sea and come ashore to nest. It looks at some of the problems that have pushed sea turtles towards extinction. It also documents ways that scientists are searching for solutions to these problems. Length: 13 Minutes $12.95 North American Outdoor FilmNideo Awards, Second Place The Edge of Extinction As we face enormous changes n our environment, many of the earth's wild creatures are threatened as never before. This program explores the plight of endangered species in Georgia. Length: 55 Minutes $19.95 Telly Awards, Gold; Association for Conservation Information, 2nd Place; International Wildlife Film Festival, Best of Category/Finalist; International Television Association, Silver Reel; INA Georgia Festival, Silver Award; CINDY Awards, Silver The Wild Turkey This program traces the complete life cycle of the fascinating wild turkey, one of the most elusive creatures in the Georgia woods. Through its outstanding wildlife photography, it offers an unusual look at an extraordinary animal. Length: 28 Minutes $19.95 North American Outdoor FilmNideo Awards, Second Place Prince of Game Birds: The Bobwhite Quail Through its outstanding wildlife photog- raphy, this program traces the life cycle of bobwhite quail. It also shares the excitement and challenge of quail hunt- ing and explores some of the techniques landowners can use to attract more quail to their property. Length: 28 Minutes $19.95 12th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival, Merit Award; National Educational Film & Video Festival, Honorable Mention; National Outdoor-Travel Festival, Citation of Merit Georgia's Coast Sapelo: An~lsland in Time On Sapelo, vast unspoiled marshes, prist ine beach es and maritime forests look much as th ey did hundreds of years ago. In thi s program, explore the breathtaking bea uty of on e of Georgia 's undeveloped barri er islands. Length : 15 Minu tes $14.9 5 Outdoor Writers Association of America ECO Awards, Best of Show; International CINDY Competition, Gold; Media Communications Association-International, Silver; US. International Film & Video Festival, Certificate for Creative Excellence Back from the Brink: The Redfish Story From th e crashi ng surf of the Outer Banks of North Carolin a to the Texas flats, this program looks at the pressures faced by on e of th e most popular game- fish in th e south ern United States. Le ngth: 25 Minutes $19.95 Outdoor Writers Association of America ECO Awards, 1st Place; Media Communications Association-International, Silver; INTERCOM International Communications Competition, Silver; US. International Film & Videa Festival, Certificate far Creative Excellence; Columbus International Film & Video Festival Chris Awards, Honorable Mention A Question of Balance Th e protection of important ecological systems is a priority in coastal Georgia , but thi s mu st be balanced with the tre- mendou s pop ul ation growth taking pl ace along th e coast. This program expl ores how Georgia's Coastal Zon e Management Program addresses issues of interest to coasta l resid ents. Length: 11 Minutes $12.95 www.gadnrfilms.com Underwater Oases: Georgia's Artificial Reefs Off Georgia 's coast, natural reefs cover only about 5% of the entire ocean floor. Since 1972, a system of man-made reefs has increased the habitat and improved th e fishin g. Visit these artificial reefs to see many of the fish that live there. Length: 28 Minutes $19.95 CINE Golden Eagle Award; Chicago International Film Festival INTERCOM Competition, Gold Plaque; Festival Finalist, American Film & Video Festival; Women in Communications Award for Communication Excellence, Honorable Mention; Columbus International Film Festival, Bronze Award; National Outdoor-Travel Film Festival, Best Outdoor Documentary From Whaling to Watching: The Northern Right Whale Fewer than 350 northern ri ght whal es survive today. This is th e most endan- gered large whale in the world , and thi s program looks at many of th e threa ts th ese whal es face . Film ed from Nova Scotia to Florida , it features specta cular foota ge of these rare creatures as th ey mate, feed, and swim alon g the East Coa st of the United States. Length : 20 Minutes $14.95 Telly Awards, Gold; Association f or Conservation Information, 2nd Place; International Wildlife Film Festival, Best of Category/ Finalist; International Television Association, Silver Reel; /TVA Georgia Festival, Silver Award; CINDY Awards, Silver The Struggle for Survival: Georgia's Giant Sea Turtles Fea turing rare footage of sea turtle s buildin g nests and laying th eir eggs, thi s prog ram shows giant loggerh ead s as th ey leave the security of the sea and com e ashore to nest. It looks at some of th e problems that have push ed sea turtl es towards extinction . It also documents ways that scientists are sea rchi ng for solutions to these probl ems. Length : 13 Minutes $12.95 North American Outdoor FilmNideo Awards, Second Place 8 Just for Kids Discover Arabia Mountain join 5 student explorers as they discover the geology, ecology, history and mysteries of Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, an extraordinary rock outcrop ecosystem in DeKalb County, near Atlanta, Georgia. Length: 20 Minutes $14.95 First Time Fishing This program introduces children to the fundamental skills of fishing, when a teen-aged girl reluctantly takes her little brother fishing. Length: 15 Minutes $14.95 Talking About Wood Storks Designed for children in grades K through 5, this program visits wood storks in the rookeries where they live. Through its highly accomplished wildlife photography, it introduces a young audience to these unusual birds, and to some of the problems that have pushed wood storks towards extinction. Length: 13 Minutes $12.95 Birmingham International Educational Film Festival, Best of Category, Environmental Issues; US. International Film & Video Festival, Silver Screen Award; 17th International Wildlife Film Festival, Merit Award www.gadnrfilms.com Walking in the Wisdom of the Past By providing an interesting blend of history and current day Native American cultural information for Georgia's third through fifth graders, this program encourages field trips to Georgia's histor- ical Native American sites, museums, and Indian festivals. Interviews with Native Americans and primitive skills demonstrators stress the importance of respect for Mother Earth, for the circle of life, and for all plants and animals. Length : 33 Minutes $19.95 Talking About Sea Turtles = This program introduces children tn grades K through 5 to the giant logger- head sea turtle. It presents some of the problems that have pushed sea turtles towards extinction and offers concrete suggestions for ways that kids can help so lve some of these problems. Length: 13 Minutes $12.95 CINE Golden Eagle Award; International Film & Video Festival, Silver Screen Award; National Educational Film & Video Festival, Silver Screen Award; 16th International Wildlife Film Festival, Merit Award; Columbus International Film & Video Festival, Bronze Plaque Recreation and Safety www.gadnrfilms.com Prince of Game Birds: The Bobwhite Quail Through its outstanding wildlife photog- raphy, this program traces the life cycle of bobwhite quail. It also shares the excitement and challenge of quail hunt- ing and explores some of the techniques landowners can use to attract more quail to their property. Length: 28 Minutes $19.95 12th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival, Merit Award; National Educational Film & Video Festival, Honorable Mention; Notional Outdoor-Trove/ Festival, Citation of Merit The Pleasures of Fishing You don't have to be an experienced angler to have a good time fishing. And you don't have to be a fisherman at all to enjoy this program. The beauty and warmth of this film show how fishing draws family and friends together. Length: 14 Minutes $12.95 North American Outdoor Film/Video Awards, First Place; National Educational Film & Video Festival, Bronze Award; National Outdoor-Travel Film Festival, First Place; 16th International Wildlife Film Festival, Merit Award; Columbus International Film & Video Festival, Honorable Mention Georgia's Environment www.gadnrfilms.com Watershed Wisdom: Georgia's TMDL Program Water is essential for all life. And it 's essential that we control the pollutants flowing into it. By examining how gov- ernments, industries, landowners and private citizens can work together, this program looks at ways to regulate the total maximum daily loads - TMDLs - of the pollutants that enter our rivers, lakes and streams. Length: 15 Minutes $14.95 Merit Award, 2002 Georgia Media Fest When Red Clay Meets Blue Water Georgia's famous red clay is clogging lakes and rivers at an alarming rate . This program looks at the challenges of balancing thoughtful growth with the conservation and protection of our water systems. Length: 7 Minutes $9.95 (produced by Burst Video/ Film) The Chattahoochee River: Muddied Waters, Clear Solutions One of the 10 most endangered rivers in America, the Chattahoochee is threat- ened every day by untreated sewage, industrial toxins, and tons of eroded soil. With 40% of Georgians relying on the Chattahoochee for their drinking water, the river needs our he Ip. This program depicts the beauty, power and impor- tance of this fragile river system and explores solutions for protecting the entire river basin. Length : 27 Minutes $19.95 (produced by Burst Video/Film) Project WET Water Education for Teachers Without water, life as we know it simply wou ld not exist. 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