Videos

In this series of mini-documentaries from around the
country, we explore how national issues from job loss to the war in Iraq are affecting Americans at home. Each short video requires QuickTime to be installed.

Mini Documentaries

Wounded Souls

The sister of an American soldier driven to suicide by his experiences in Iraq, warns that the war is producing a frightening number of deeply troubled veterans. The psychological impact may get swept under the rug, but statistics show the damage is widespread. Video by Theo Rigby.

Arlington West

Every Sunday, volunteers plant over 1,000 white crosses in the sand of a Santa Barbara beach � one for each American soldier killed in the Iraq war. "I've always said the antidote to despair is action," says Steve Sherrill, co-founder of the project. Video by Theo Rigby.

Uninsured Parents: A Struggle for Health Care

In 2003, the number of Americans living without health insurance grew to 45 million, or 15.6% of the country. As insurance premiums have come to rival the cost of monthly rent or mortgage payments, last-minute trips to the emergency room are replacing visits to the doctor for preventative care. Video by Judith Bernstein.

Food Safety and the Failure of Farm Policy

Agriculture in America is big business, and getting bigger. Many people believe that environmental safety is widely ignored by agribusiness, and that food safety is suffering as a result. Video by Gwendolyn Goodloe.

The Plight of the Working Family

It is rare today that one breadwinner can support a family of four. The recent labor market squeeze and escalating costs have made life especially difficult for one Michigan family. Video by Gary Glaser.

Drugs vs. Food: A Senior Dilemma

Many Americans must choose each month between buying medicine or groceries. As drug prices have skyrocketed at home, many people seek cheaper, American drugs re-imported from Canada. Medicare introduced new discount cards last year, but seniors seem to believe the real problem is still not being addressed. Video by Jan Pierce.

Twin Soldiers

The Medina twins, Ivan and Irving, enlisted with the U.S. Army on the promise of a salary and a good future. They were both deployed to Iraq, but only Ivan came home alive. The family talks about a change of heart as they struggle to cope with losing a son.
Video by Theo Rigby.

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