This feature documentary tells an extraordinary story of spiritual transformation. Through the life journey of the Trappist monk, Father Thomas Keating, it also encompasses a larger story of spiritual change. It is about a movement that is drawing thousands of seekers around the world, a…
A two-hour documentary for PBS featuring world famous musicians including Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma with visionary scientists. The program explores startling new discoveries about the power of music and its connection to the body, mind and nature. Broadcast: June 24, 2009 SYNOPSIS Do any…
A four-part series on death and dying for PBS SYNOPSIS There is a great divide separating the kind of care Americans say they want at the end of life and what our culture currently provides. Surveys show that we want to die at home, free…
This PBS program honors Rockwell for his contributions to American culture and the art world at large. Includes rare footage of Rockwell at work and interviews with fellow artists and his daughter. Features some of his most famous and inspirational work from the Norman Rockwell…
A one-hour investigative documentary for PBS / FRONTLINE about large-scale marijuana growing and the controversial effort to eradicate it. Original Air Date: April 28, 1998 CREDITS Writer/Producer: Elena Mannes Executive Producer: David Fanning AWARDS Writers Guild Award Nomination WEBSITE http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/ PURCHASE www.shoppbs.org
Various segments for the award-winning ABC news series TURNING POINT. SEGMENTS: ANIMAL TRANSPLANTS: MADNESS OR MIRACLE? An examination of animal transplants, featuring an interview with baboon bone-marrow recipient Jeff Getty and the mother of baboon heart recipient Baby Fae. Broadcast June 5, 1997 UNLOCKING A…
A one-hour documentary about the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald with historical recreations for DISCOVERY / Great Books Series / THE LEARNING CHANNEL. Production: 1997 CREDITS Writer/Producer/Director: Elena Mannes Executive Producer: Nancy LeBrun AWARDS Cine Golden Eagle 1999 LINKS Educational Media Reviews Online Discovery…
A one-hour documentary exploring the history of the New York City subway for PBS / The American Experience SYNOPSIS In the mid 1800s, New York City was one of the most crowded places on earth. The congested streets and pokey transportation system were a source…
A 90-minute documentary exploring the Los Angeles riot for PBS / Frontline. Broadcast April 27, 1993 SYNOPSIS One year after Los Angeles’ three days and nights of beatings, looting, and burning, how well do we understand what happened there-and why? In this documentary, Los Angeles…
A 90-minute documentary for PBS exploring the battle between left- and right-wing Christians in Central America; featuring Bill Moyers. 1992 CREDITS Producer/Writer/Director: Elena Mannes Executive Producer: Bill Moyers AWARDS Director’s Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement Emmy Award Cine Golden Eagle Award REVIEW…
Thomas Keating: A Rising Tide of SilenceThis feature documentary tells an extraordinary story of…
Thoughts on Music as CureIn “The Power of Music: Pioneering Discoveries in…
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