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Liquid Assets, a ninety-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These systems, some in the ground for more than 100 years, provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth. Largely out of sight and out of mind, these aging systems have not been maintained, and some estimates suggest this is the single largest public works endeavor in our nation's history. Exploring the history, engineering challenges, and political and economic realities in urban and rural locations, the documentary provides an understanding of the hidden assets that support our way of life. Locations featured in the documentary include Atlanta, Boston, Herminie (Pennsylvania), Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. ©2008 WPSU. 90 min
Category: Environmental Technology
$ 24.95It's the dream of aspiring high school musicians. High school musicians across Pennsylvania dream of one day marching into Beaver Stadium before 107,000 screaming fans. Each year more than 200 freshmen audition for the Penn State Blue Band; less than half make it. Find out what it takes to make the Pennsylvania State University Marching Blue Band. Most people know what goes into preparing the Nittany Lion football team to take the field each week, but what does it take to make the Penn State Blue Band? This one-hour documentary follows eight incoming freshmen through auditions, cuts, and the grueling days of band camp as they pursue their dream. Find out who has what it takes to make one of the nation's premier college marching bands. ©2008 WPSU. 60 min
Category: Penn State
$ 24.95The full version of the documentary is available to view on the WPSU YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@wpsuvideo/search?query=amy%27s. The following information is for the purchase of the DVD: HOME USE, MUNICIPAL SOCIAL, SERVICES RATE ONLY DOES NOT INCLUDE CLASSROOM OR LIBRARY RIGHTS SEE STOCK 1025. Actor and advocate Mariska Hargitay and Detective Deirdri Fishel present an emotional story about America's pervasive and largely unreported epidemic-domestic violence. Telling Amy's Story is based on a timeline of events leading up to a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001 in Central Pennsylvania. The victim's parents, co-workers, law enforcement officers, and court personnel share their perspectives on what happened to Amy in the time leading up to her death. "While we will never be able to change the ending to Amy's story, we hope that its telling can change outcomes for the millions of victims survivors and loved ones affected by domestic violence everyday" said Mariska Hargitay, who hosts the documentary and is the president and founder of Joyful Heart Foundation. Subtitled in Spanish (Subtitulado en Espanol) ©2010 WPSU. 60 min
Category: Psychology
$ 24.95The full version of the documentary is available to view on the WPSU YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@wpsuvideo/search?query=amy%27s. The following information is for the purchase of the DVD: LIBRARY, CLASSROOM, CORPORATE RIGHTS. Actor and advocate Mariska Hargitay and Detective Deirdri Fishel present an emotional story about America's pervasive and largely unreported epidemic-domestic violence. Telling Amy's Story is based on a timeline of events leading up to a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001 in Central Pennsylvania. The victim's parents, co-workers, law enforcement officers, and court personnel share their perspectives on what happened to Amy in the time leading up to her death. "While we will never be able to change the ending to Amy's story, we hope that its telling can change outcomes for the millions of victims survivors and loved ones affected by domestic violence everyday" said Mariska Hargitay, who hosts the documentary and is the president and founder of Joyful Heart Foundation. Subtitled in Spanish (Subtitulado en Espanol) ©2010 WPSU. 60 min
Category: Psychology
$ 74.95For the first time ever, audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look at the largest student-run philanthropy in the world when Penn State Public Broadcasting presents the documentary "Why We Dance: The Story of THON." The 60-minute documentary introduces viewers to Four Diamonds families, the children and families living with pediatric cancer, while following Penn State THON student volunteers as they plan and carry out fundraising events and share special experiences with their adopted THON families. Since 1977, Penn State and the Four Diamonds Fund have shared the same goal: to eradicate pediatric cancer. Filming for the documentary began in February 2011 to capture the year-round planning that goes into this no-sitting, no-sleeping phenomenon known as THON. A portion of every sale goes toward THON's fundraising efforts to support the Four Diamonds Fund. ©2012 WPSU. 57 min
Category: Penn State
$ 12.45The residents of Boalsburg came together to tell stories that capture the heart of their slice of Pennsylvania for the 99th production in the Our Town series. Local storytellers tell their personal accounts on growing up and living in Boalsburg, share the town’s rich history with stories from the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boal Museum, the Blacksmith Shop, and Heritage Museum, and also give viewers an inside look at the area’s unique traditions and culture including Memorial Day, Hometown Christmas, the Pump Station, and even the resident roaming chickens! Hear these and many more stories that showcase why Boalsburg is a great place to live! © 2018 WPSU. 60 min.
Category: Keystone/Regional
$ 20.00Volunteers from the Bald Eagle Valley have come together to tell stories that capture the heart of their slice of Pennsylvania for the 101st episode in the Our Town series. Learn more about some of the communities main attractions including the annual Punkin' Chunkin' festival, world famous Ridge Soaring Gliderport, and LEED Gold certified Nature Inn at Bald Eagle. We'll take you on a journey through history as we explore the then and now of the Bald Eagle State Park and dam, Bald Eagle school district, and Curtin Village, and talk about current day art, business, and community pride. Join us to hear these stories and more that share why Bald Eagle Valley is a great place to live! © 2019 WPSU. 60 min.
Category: Keystone/Regional
$ 20.00Community volunteers from Clarion have come together to share their stories for the 108th episode in the Our Town series. Clarion’s long history unfolds as community members share stories of the railroads. Hear townspeople tell tales of the Clarion River and the YMCA, and Our Town: Clarion is the only place you will hear stories of The Fulmer House and the Autumn Leaf Festival. © 2022 WPSU. 60 min.
Category: Keystone/Regional
$ 20.00Community volunteers from the Raystown region have come together to share their stories for the 109th episode in the Our Town series. Raystown’s history unfolds as community members share stories of the old and new lakes. Hear locals tell tales of the Juniata River and fun activities on the lake. Our Town: Raystown Lake is the only place you will hear stories of the Striped Bass Association and the Allegrippis trails. © 2022 WPSU. 60 min.
Category: Keystone/Regional
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