Films with: Porter, Dawn

Defending America in the age of mass incarceration November 2, 2015 /

"This professional development event is designed for all UVM faculty, particularly those who teach D1, D2, and other diversity-related courses, seeking to develop skills, knowledge, and a deeper understanding of diversity content and dynamics in the classroom. This is one component of an institutional professional development program that supports members of the UVM community in their development of the skills essential to fulfilling UVM's mission and the goals of Inclusive Excellence."--http://www.uvm.edu/conferences/multicultural-faculty-education

DVD 11452

Gideon's army

Follows a group of public defenders as they work in the Deep South trying to defend their clients who have been charged with a variety of crimes. The attorneys speak about the stress and difficulties working with so many clients, with such limited funds and time to devote to all of them.

DVD 10667

Trapped

The film's name comes from laws known as TRAP laws, which stands for "targeted regulations of abortion providers." Porter follows clinic workers and lawyers who battle to keep abortion safe and legal for millions of American women.

DVD 11641