Dr. David Suzuki Movies
- 1999
This film documents innovative and successful energy-saving projects from around the world. Projects profiled include solar energy in Holland, biogas in Denmark, wind energy in Vietnam, and many others. Meant for use in the classroom, this film offers sobering predictions about global warming as well as hope for the future. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Since overfishing the seas has depleted many fish sources and destroyed a good number of natural habitats, most fish products have to come from fisheries. Even with the high demand of fish products and seafood, most fisheries cannot sustain themselves and have been forced to close. Once the fisheries close, there is little left for the people of coastal communities who depend on them for their livelihood. There has been a decline in such communities; more and more people are leaving the coasts and heading for the cities. Yet, there are two fisheries that buck the trend. This 47-minute documentary examines how and why these two fisheries, one in Canada and the other in India, have managed to stay in business. This film is presented by Bullfrog Films and is available for educational institutions only. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Dr. David Suzuki extols the virtues of insects. There are approximately 750,000 species of these creatures contributing to this world in a wide variety of ways. Learn more about the positive things many of these creatures do that benefit the quality of the environment. Some insects fertilize plants while others help break down waste materials. Insects also serve as a source of food to other species. Find out how the world is losing an alarming number of its insects at record speeds and how certain types of chemicals wind up doing more harm than good when used on plants to kill various insects. Dr. Suzuki makes it clear that more efforts must be made to help certain types of insects preserve their preferred habitats. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Hosted by David Suzuki, Back to Basics: New Treatments for Bad Backs examines a problem that results in more loss of productivity than any other medical condition. Treatments for back pain have been around forever, though many of these techniques have been of dubious benefit. This video explores the latest treatments for this perennial human affliction, including acupuncture and chiropractic. Additionally, the techniques of power lifters who use their backs to lift massive amounts of weight without injury are examined. Lessons from these athletes and the latest information in pain management and prevention are made available in this Films for the Humanities production. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide
- 1994
This is part five of the Discovery Channel's five-part series that explores activity and function in the brain. Current scientific techniques, including MRIs and PET scans, are used to explore the mysteries of the brain. In this episode, scientists reveal how the human body's most amazing organ can sometimes renew itself after trauma, injury, or illness. David Suzuki is the host and narrator. ~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide
