Subject Title Audience
     
Housing Accessible Housing: HUD Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines

Landlords

Presents the guidelines on accessibility for new construction, multifamily residential units, as required by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. 28 min.

Disability The ADA on Video Series

Employers

"Focusing on Ability" is a 25-min. overview of the ADA as it applies to both new and existing employees.

"Reasonable Accommodations" is a 21-min. exploration of what implementing the ADA will mean for managers, especially in providing reasonable accommodations. Manual and printed material included.

Discrimination Age Discrimination: No Gray Areas Explains how demographics are creating the "graying" of the American workforce, recognizes some of the common myths and prejudices about older workers, and enables executives, managers and supervisors to understand legal and other vital issues surrounding aging and employment. 26 min.
Discrimination Avoiding Litigation Landmines: A Survival Guide for Managers Many employers risk employment-related complaints and lawsuits by committing mistakes that could have been prevented. This video emphasizes the ten most common situations (landmines), and how managers can properly handle them 30 min.
Youth Behind the Mask

K-6

An animated film by and for elementary school children produced as a vehicle for teaching the concepts of "stereotyping" and "prejudice" to children. Study guide with classroom activities. Grades K-6. 9 min.

Disability
The "Bermuda Triangle": ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Compensation Laws Provides an understanding of what these laws require, how they interrelate, and how to reduce, if not eliminate, the legal risk these laws present for employers. 23 min. Institute for Applied Management and Law
Discrimination Beyond Sexual Harassment: Other Forms of Harassment and Discrimination

Employers

Demonstrates other types of harassment, such as age, national origin, religion and disability, and the harmful effects that this behavior has on employee morale and productivity. Discusses the policies and procedures that an employer needs to have for a workplace free from harassment. 15 min.

Racism Blue Eyed

General

Jane Elliot believes it is essential for whites to experience, if only for a few hours, the emotional impact of bias. In her diversity workshop, she discriminates among a group of 40 typical Midwestern adults based on eye color. In no time, members become distracted and depressed, demonstrating the impact of discrimination on achievement and self-esteem. 93 min.

Sexual Harassment Bob's Ms. Adventure

Employers

Unlike other sexual harassment awareness training, this video uses humor to open a dialogue on the interpretations and ramifications of certain behaviors defined as sexual harassment. Though seemingly light-hearted, it has the right mix of learning points, seriousness, humor and dramatization to define, correct and eliminate harassing conduct. 27 min.

Youth
Changing Perspectives - paving the path to bully-free schools Harassment in schools is by no means a new issue. Some might even call it human nature. But the parameters that school bullies operate within have changed. The stakes are higher. Today we recognize bullying as a form of abuse. As part of Iowa's Success4 Initiative, our schools are being asked to look not only at the academic development of students, but also their social, emotional, intellectual and behavioral progress. In November of 2001, teachers and administrators from across the state came together for a two-day conference focused solely on the issue of school bullying. Along with general information and commentary on school harassment, this vedeo draws on clips from that conference to bring to light the severity of this epidemic. With knowledge and understanding, we can pave the path to bully-free schools by Changing Perspectives. Produced by the Iowa Department of Education (2002). 30 minutes - Discussion guide included
Racism Changing the Odds in Iowa

General

While the issues facing young Black males in America can be disheartening, this video focuses on positive success stories. Three Iowa Black males who have achieved professional and personal success are profiled. 27 min.

Discrimination Changing the Rules A sequel to Dr. Pat Heim's The Power Dead-Even Rule, this program identifies the invisible rules that create communication problems between genders, and the steps and strategies required to resolve a variety of workplace situations. 25 minutes.
Racism A Class Divided

General

In the sequel to "Eye of the Storm," the children are interviewed 15 years later about the impact of the experiment on their lives. 1 hour

Diversity The Cost of Intolerance

Employers

No organization today can afford to ignore superior customer service, as people want to do business with companies that value them. This program focuses on lost opportunities due to subtle biases and stereotypes that tell customers that they are not appreciated or valued.

Youth A Different Dance-A Story About Respecting Others

Grades 4-8

A popular schoolgirl never passes up the chance for a good laugh, even at the expense of others. Her attempt to make fun of a Native American classmate backfires, and she learns to appreciate someone from another culture. Suitable for grades four to eight. 22 min.

Diversity The Diversity Advantage: Food For Thought This unique video program takes place in a diner, and uses the conversations between the owner and customers to emphasize the importance of understanding and accepting individual differences. The overall message for managers and employees is that when differences are valued, discrimination decreases and productivity increases. 25 minutes.
Diversity
Diversity: Inclusion in the Work Place

Employers

Produced by the Iowa Department of Human Services. This film gives basic information on creating an atmosphere of inclusion for clients and co-workers. 13 min.

Diversity The Dynamics of Diversity

Employers

Dr. Roosevelt Thomas defines diversity, discusses why people respond differently to diversity, and suggests ways to help others understand and accept diversity. 49 min.

Discrimination EEO Compliance for Supervisors and Managers

Employers

Explains the major federal EEO laws and shows a five-step plan of action to help ensure compliance with those laws in interviewing, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations and discipline. 23 min.

Racism Ethnic Notions: Black People in White Minds

General

An award-winning documentary which takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history, tracing the evolution of deeply-rooted stereotypes which have fueled bigotry and prejudice. 57 min.

Racism

Eye of the Storm

&

A Class Divided

General

Teacher Jane Elliott does the "blue eyes-brown eyes" experiment with her class, in which each child experiences what it's like to be discriminated against. 25 min.

In the sequel, the children are interviewed 15 years later about the impact of the experiment on their lives. 1 hour

Discrimination Facing Prejudice: Auschwitz - If You Cried, You Died The story of two Holocaust survivors as they revisit Auschwitz Concentration Camp. The moving accounts of the men, combined with historic visuals, help viewers become aware of the horrors of prejudice and hate. 28 minutes. Teacher's guide.
Housing Fair Housing...Remember the Message

Realtors,Landlords

For people involved in the sale, ownership or management of real estate, it's essential to know fair housing law. Avery Friedman, one of the nation's foremost housing attorneys, shows how to limit your liability without limiting your profits. 83 min.

Housing Fair Lending

Lending Institutions

A dramatization of a bank undergoing review for fair lending practices under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Community Reinvestment Act. 45 min.

Racism Free Indeed

General

A video drama about racism that challenges white viewers to think about the privileges that come with being white in North America, with suggestions for examining old assumptions and dismantling racism. 23 min.

Diversity Getting Along: Words of Encouragement

General

This four and one half minute video of printed messages and music reminds all types of audiences to work and live together with open hearts and open minds. Excellent as a discussion starter, or for an uplifting closing to a meeting.

Sexual Harassment Handling the Sexual Harassment Complaint Takes a manager through the steps of taking a complaint from an employee, investigating that complaint, and taking action on the results. Discusses the manager's role in determining the validity of the complaint. 15 minutes.
Youth Healing the Rainbow

High School

A program for and about kids making a difference in the fight against prejudice. Features young people from different backgrounds and cultures, who talk about their experiences with prejudice and intolerance. High school students and adults. 20 min.

Housing Home

General

A revealing and moving presentation which tells the stories of families and individuals who have experienced discrimination in their search for housing. 11 min.

Housing Housing Discrimination ... Who Should Ever Have to Get Used to That?

General

A personal account of an African-American woman expressing how she feels after experiencing housing discrimination. The video also dispels the myth that financially qualified, well-educated people of color can live wherever they can afford. 7.5 min.

Racism "I Have A Dream"

General

Speech by Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. 18 min.

Discrimination In The Matter of Ralph, A Black Man Dramatic interpretation of a case before the Iowa Territorial Supreme Court in July 1839, regarding the rights of a fugitive slave. Fly-By-Night Theatre in conjunction with the Iowa State Bar Association and the Dubuque County Historical Society. 80 min.
Disability It's a New Day Presents persons with many different disabilities engaging in a variety of occupational and recreational activities. 9 min.
General
It's the Law: The Legal Side of Management This video uses a variety of workplace scenarios to explain that taking critical precautions and having a clear understanding of the law will minimize employment discrimination and maximize equal employment opportunity. Main training points:
  • How to understand equal employment laws and how they protect employees from discrimination
  • How to identify the three types of employment discrimination
  • How to define the two types of sexual harassment
  • How to avoid discrimination in recruiting and hiring
  • How to implement the six steps to progressive discipline
  • How to understand the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
23 min.
Diversity Land of O's: Competing Through Diversity

General

A sequel to the classic "A Tale of O," this video takes a practical, solution oriented approach on how to take a diverse workforce and leverage it to the advantage of both the organization and the individual. 28 min.

Housing Lending Discrimination ... Why is it still going on?

General

Documents one woman's attempt to obtain a home mortgage for her family at four different times during her life. Discusses the difficulties that minorities face in obtaining home mortgage loans. 13 min.

GLBT
Making Our Schools Safe for GLBT Students - Ames Forum Addresses issues of school safety and bullying/harassment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. 90 min.
GLBT
Making Our Schools Safe for GLBT Students - Polk County Forum Addresses issues of school safety and bullying/harassment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Two national experts on bullying and harassment were the keynoters: Kevin Jennings, Executive Director of the Gay-Lesbian Straight Education Network, and Heather Sawyer, Senior Staff Attorney of Lambda Legal. 95 min.
Discrimination
Managing Internal Investigations How to conduct an internal investigation for employee misconduct, including sexual harassment. Gives suggestions on what to do and what to watch out for in an investigation. 28 min. Institute for Applied Management and Law
Sexual Harassment
Managing Internal Investigations How to conduct an internal investigation for employee misconduct, including sexual harassment. Gives suggestions on what to do and what to watch out for in an investigation. 28 min. Institute for Applied Management and Law
General
More Than a Gut Feeling III Main training points:
  • How to plan a logical, structured interview that includes preplanned interview questions
  • How to recognize the importance of developing an interview plan based on thorough knowledge of the job
  • How to understand that a behavioral example is a specific life-history event that can be used to determine the presence or absence of a skill
  • How to use interviewing techniques that allow for interviewer control
  • How to explain why it is important to make selection decisions based on facts and information, not on a gut feeling
  • How to explain why the concept of "the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior" is so important in the behavioral-based interview process
  • How to recognize why some questions cannot be legally asked in the interview process
32 minutes.
Housing Must there be a wall between you and me?

General

Interviews with victims of discrimination as well as housing providers. Explains why housing discrimination hurts. 14 min.

Racism
Myth of Race

General

Several centuries ago, "race" as we know it did not exist. This video traces the history of the social construct of race from its beginnings in European politics and anthropology to its continuing destructive effects today. While the social construct of race is founded on biological myth, its power to control who is "on top" remains powerful. Originally developed as a computer-based slide presentation for youth, the video incorporates still and animated images with narration and music to present the material in a nonthreatening way. For high school through adult audiences. Designed as an introductory companion piece to Free Indeed, a video on white privilege. 19 min. color VHS

Hate Crimes Not in Our Town

Communities

A documentary appropriate for anyone concerned with ending prejudice and encouraging community involvement. The inspiring story of the people of Billings, Montana, who took a stand against a series of hate crimes in their community. Curriculum guide. 27 min.

Hate Crimes Not In Our Town II: Citizens Respond to Hate Building on the experiences of Billings, MT, as profiled in the original Not In Our Town, this video presents six new stories about people working to create hate-free towns, cities, workplaces and schools. The message is that each person and each community can do something to fight intolerance, prejudice and hate crimes. Discussion guide. 57 min.
Disability Now Serving Every Customer

Business

As the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) causes business to become more accessible, management needs to know how to provide first-rate service to customers with disabilities. 25 min.

Disability One of Our Own: Dealing With the Impact of AIDs in the Workplace

General

A dramatic representation of what happens when an employee reveals that he has AIDS. Information in this video helps dispel the myths and fears about AIDS, and emphasizes the employer's responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate a person with HIV or AIDS. 35 min.

Diversity A Peacock in the Land of Penguins

General

A modern day fable about the perils and possibilities of being different in organizations. A colorful and humorous introduction to managing diversity. Includes leader's guide. 10 min.

Diversity Personal Patterns

General

Looks at the individual's responsibility for understanding how their own personal behavior and modes of interaction form the basis for building relationships in diverse working groups. Part of Valuing Relationships Series. 30 min.

Discrimination The Power Dead-Even Rule, and Other Gender Differences in the Workplace

Employers

Dr. Pat Heim, Ph.D. explores the different cultures men and women grow up in, the "rules" each culture uses to define appropriate adult behavior, why these cultures clash, and what to do about it. 35 min.

Racism Prejudice: Dividing the Dream

General

A program which helps individuals and society honestly face the distressing elements of prejudice by offering perspectives on its causes and suggesting possible remedies. Victims of prejudice reveal their suffering and explain their hopes for the future. 25 min.

Sexual Harassment Sexual Dynamics

Employers

How can men and women be friends and professional associates without the interference of sexual feelings? Explore the issues beneath the surface that deplete productivity and performance. 33 min.

Discrimination Sexual Dynamics

General

How can men and women be friends and professional associates without the interference of sexual feelings? Explore the issues beneath the surface that deplete productivity and performance. 33 min.

Youth Sexual Harassment and How to Stop It Designed for grades 9-12. Students describe harassment experiences, discuss the difference between harassment and flirtation, and suggest steps schools can take to investigate and take action against harassment. Teacher's guide. 25 min.
Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment: Is It or Isn't It? Reviews the basics about sexual harassment, and presents a variety of situations for discussion that illustrate the forms that harassment may take. 17 minutes.
Youth Sexual Harassment: It's Hurting People Designed for grades 5-9. This video defines harassment, and shows harassers how their behavior hurts other people. Details steps students and schools can take to bring sexual harassment to a halt. Teacher's guide. 18 min.
Hate Crimes The Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in America With documentary footage and eyewitness reports, this video spans three centuries to examine this country's ongoing struggle to live up to its ideals of liberty, equality and justice for all. Book, teacher's manual. 40 min.
Racism Skin Deep

General

With remarkable openness and candor, a diverse group of college students come together to share their anger, pain, confusion, and hope. This film encourages self-examination and dialogue as it takes us beneath the surface of America's racial divide. 53 min.

General
Step Up, Speak Up

General

This program offers a simple but highly effective technique to help create and maintain the atmosphere of mutual tolerance and respect that is critical to a healthy workplace. This program clearly demonstrates how the individual employee can make a difference. 14 min.

Sexual Harassment Subtle Sexual Harassment Series

Employers 

Tape 1, "The Issue Is Respect," is designed for employees or a general audience, and takes us into the experiences of several people who have experienced subtle sexual harassment. Tape 2, "Management's New Responsibilities, " focuses on the critical role managers play in identifying sexual harassment, addressing harassment complaints, and enforcing company policies designed to eliminate harassment in the workplace. Printed materials included. Each tape 28 min.

Housing Taking A Stand

General

Centered around an incident of a Black family looking at a house in a white neighborhood, this thought provoking drama forces viewers to recognize the painful and far reaching effects of discrimination. Printed materials. 30 min.

Diversity A Tale of "O": On Being Different

General

An entertaining and captivating parable about what happens to any new or different kind of person in a group and how the situation can be managed. Rev. ed. Includes 27-min. full length version and 18-min. training version, and instructor's manual.

Disability The Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities

General

Hosted by Tim Harrington, a successful businessman and disability consultant who was born with cerebral palsy, this video helps people to overcome fear of interacting with and communicating with persons with disabilities. 26 min.

Diversity
Test of Courage: The Making of a Firefighter

Employers

Offers an insider's look at the trials and triumphs of a group of young men and women competing to become firefighters in Oakland, CA. The events take place in a context of concern about ethnic and gender diversity in the workplace. The profound tests of courage come when the ideals of diversity are tested in the daily reality of firehouse life, and when they have to put their lives in each others' hands. 58 min. Independent Television Service

Discrimination True Colors

General/Landlords

Two testers, a white male and a Black male with the same qualifications, apply for the same jobs, try to rent an apartment, and shop in retail businesses. Their experiences are very different, and very visible as captured by the hidden cameras of ABC news. 19 min.

Diversity Valuing Diversity-Communicating Across Cultures

Employers

Shows how misunderstandings result from different styles of communication and from different cultural backgrounds. It also suggest ways to communicate more effectively. 30 min.

Diversity The War Between the Classes

High School & College Students

High School students play a "Color Game" designed to have them experience what it is like to be a member of a class different from the one into which they were born. Suggested for high school students, college students, and adults. 32 min. Learning Corporation of America

Disability When Billy Broke His Head ... And Other Tales of Wonder

General

Disability is not just a medical fact, it also has a political dimension. In this irreverent, first-person road movie, Billy Golfus meets disabled people around the country, and witnesses first hand the strength and anger that is forging a new civil rights movement for disabled Americans. 57 min.

Discrimination The Willmar 8

General

The story of eight unassuming women in a small Minnesota town who launched the longest bank strike in American history. Passed over repeatedly for managerial positions despite years of service, the women took on the entire town to struggle for equal opportunity and pay equity. 50 min.

Diversity A Winning Balance

Employers

This program helps employees explore their personal attitudes towards differences, and gives employees the skills they need to become diversity change agents in creating a work environment that furthers the development of each employee.

Discrimination You Can Stop Harassment While sexual harassment has commanded the world's attention, inappropriate behavior at work goes beyond gender issues. Harassment based on racial, gender, ethnic and other characteristics is pervasive in the workplace. The positive message is that we all share responsibility for stopping workplace harassment. Tape 1 "Taking Responsibility," focuses on the employee's role, and Tape 2, "The Responsible Leader" discusses management's role. Each tape: 25 mins. Facilitator's Guide.

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