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A sweeping epic rooted in one of the most enduring and intriguing legends of our time. Set in the desolate landscape of the Scottish Highlands during World War II, The Water Horse tells the story of Angus, a 12-year old boy who anxiously awaits the return of his father who is serving in the military overseas. Spending his days exploring the shores of a nearby loch, he stumbles across a mysterious egg. Taking it home he watches as the egg hatches into an amazing creature, the mythical "water horse" of Scottish legend. Based on the children's novel by Dick King-Smith.

A documentary film that examines the educational system that was designed to destroy Indian culture and tribal unity." Introduced by August Schellenberg, the film provides a candid look at the Indian Boarding School system starting in 1879 through the 1960s combining personal interviews with historical background. The philosophy of the Indian boarding school system was based on the concept of “kill the Indian and save the man”, as stated by Captain Richard Henry Pratt who was the founder of the Carlisle Indian School. The film combines a number of powerful personal interviews, including Andrew Windy Boy, along with historical narration to reflect the harrowing, and often untold, experience of so many. Grace Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, the famous Sauk and Fox athlete, closes the film with her last public interview.

Watch a cast of infants begin to explore their world and reach different milestones along the way. Learn how a baby’s brain develops and what activities help stimulate healthy brain growth. Also learn the importance of proper nutrition and sleep in the first year. See how infants rely on their innate reflexes and how gross and fine motor skills emerge in typically developing children as well as those with challenging conditions.

From raging tantrums to fits of giggles, it's no secret that toddlers are skilled at expressing their emotions. One minute they anger a friend, the next they comfort the same child. Learn about theory of the mind and how toddlers come to understand how their actions can affect others. Examine how gender and temperament play a role in development. Observe toddlers interacting with family and peers as they develop attachments and social bonds.

Over time, parents develop a style of interacting with their children that drives moment-to-moment decisions and the children's overall development. Here, the professor presents research conducted on parenting styles and what it suggests about how your own style can affect your child's behavior, social and cognitive development, and even long-term happiness.

An outstanding and highly entertaining documentary that gives children and adult insights into what it's like to grow up in very diverse family structures.

THAT'S A FAMILY! Will stretch your mind and touch your heart, no matter what your age. With blunt and sometimes hilarious candor, the children in THAT'S A FAMILY! take us on a tour through their lives and speak movingly about their unique family experiences, explaining what it's like to have been adopted, be raised by a guardian, have parents who are lesbian or gay, have a single mom or dad, parents of different races and much more.

"An extraordinary film that teaches a poignant lesson about love and family." - Robin Williams.

Australia is at the forefront of new genetic technology that will let us “design” our descendants. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis or PGD allows scientists to screen embryos conceived through IVF. But what is the potential of this technology and who should decide how to use it?

For families suffering incurable or debilitating genetic diseases, PGD seems to be the longed-for miracle. But where do you draw the line? Some believe the next step is selecting genes that code for intelligence, athletic ability or hair colour, for example.

This compelling documentary follows a couple trying to have a child with the right genetic make-up to save the life of their son, who is dying from an hereditary illness. For them, it's not a question of creating a "designer baby" but using science to help them have a much-wanted second child, who will not only provide the cure they so desperately seek, but will also be free of the same fatal condition.

The film also talks to parents who have used PGD for gender selection and to leading scientists and ethicists from around the world.

Going beyond sensationalist media headlines, this fascinating and thought-provoking program presents a wide range of perspectives on a complex and emotionally charged issue, in a brave new world where science fiction is now science fact.