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A Woman of No Consequence
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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The story of a remarkable Indian woman who struggled with the bonds of tradition and finally broke them in old age, told by her granddaughter.

Bought by WWNO, KFCF FM, KVNF, KVSC, WOMR and more


  • Added: Jul 07, 2009
  • Length: 31:32
  • Purchases: 20
The Garden Ladies of Elwell Farms
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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For a group of retired women in Maine, a garden grows more than just plants.

Bought by KZYX and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 07:28
  • Purchases: 2
A Horse Named "Buckwheat"
From: Rogi Riverstone
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What do you do when they tell you your child is in a persistive vegetative state, tell you to put her in a nursing home and go on with your life? Y...

  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:30
One Alabama
From: Anton Foek
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The story of a Zoo run by only women that was transferred to a private home in Alabama

  • Added: Aug 01, 2008
  • Length: 16:10
Destination DIY: Cycling
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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An exploration of human-powered transportation.

Bought by KGNU Community Radio, XRAY.fm, KMXT, XRAY.fm, KUT and more


  • Added: Jul 16, 2008
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 8
From sweat shop to co-op
From: Marie Trigona
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Thousands of Bolivians migrated to Argentina in search of a liveable wage, only to find themselves sewing designer jeans in sweat shops under slave...

Bought by WBEZ


  • Added: May 21, 2008
  • Length: 05:44
  • Purchases: 1
Art of Survival
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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A documentary about the healing power of art

Bought by KGNU Community Radio and KPFA


  • Added: Mar 25, 2008
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #8: Wildflower Center
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, eighth of eight short profiles in her own words.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 07, 2008
  • Length: 06:25
  • Purchases: 1
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #7: Highway Beautification
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, seventh of eight short profiles in her own words.

  • Added: Mar 07, 2008
  • Length: 07:07
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #6: Environmental Causes, featuring Barbara Bush
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, sixth of eight short profiles in her own words.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:06
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #5 - The Civil Rights Movement
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, fifth of eight short profiles in her own words.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:27
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #4 - with Barbara Bush
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, the fourth of eight short profiles in her own words.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 04:31
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #3 - with Betty Ford
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, the third of eight short profiles in her own words.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:31
"Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Module #2, with Kirk Douglas and Helen Hayes
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: "Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady" Modules
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For Women's History Month, second of eight short profiles in her own words.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 05:50
BIRTH
From: Thin Air Media
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A one-hour public radio documentary about the practices and perceptions of birth in America.

Bought by KGNU Community Radio, KUAF Public Radio, CHSR-FM 97.9, WYAP, KTSW 89.9 and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2008
  • Length: 56:28
  • Purchases: 31
Risks for Women Giving Birth at a Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan
From: UNICEF
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This story is free! Hear about how difficult it is for pregnant women and new mothers with limited resources in an Afghanistan Hospital

Bought by WBEZ and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 18, 2007
  • Length: 06:29
  • Purchases: 2
Liberia Digital Diary: Mamiwhe's Story
From: UNICEF
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This Story is free! A young girl tells the story of her life in Liberia and why girls education is so important to her and her family. Youth Produ...

  • Added: Oct 08, 2007
  • Length: 04:36
Women's group fights malnutrition with knowledge in San Pablo La Laguna, Guatemala
From: UNICEF
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This story is free! Women's group in San Pablo La Laguna on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala uses workshop trainings and community based education to lowe...

Bought by KZYX, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network


  • Added: Sep 20, 2007
  • Length: 06:59
  • Purchases: 3
Guatemala's Indigenous Girls: At the forefront
From: UNICEF
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This Story is Free! English and Spanish versions available. Guatemalan girls suffer lower rates of education and poorer health indicators - UNICEF ...

Bought by Radio Catskill


  • Added: Aug 25, 2007
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 1
Moms of Multiples Find Strength in Numbers
From: Northwest News Network (N3)
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Twin-birth rate is up 70% nationwide. We profile a group of women who share the singular experience of raising multiples

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 17, 2007
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 1
Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady
From: KUT
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This is an edited version of the award-winning documentary that was produced for KUT in 2001. 'Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady' chronicle...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WEKU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KFSK


  • Added: Jul 12, 2007
  • Length: 56:58
  • Purchases: 4
Voler
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Myonne Lee has wanted to fly since she was a child. Some eighty years later, she?s finally learning.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and Third Coast International Audio Festival


  • Added: May 23, 2007
  • Length: 06:38
  • Purchases: 2
Home Is Where the Flood Was
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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With failing health, Debra Dickinson saved eight dogs from the floods of Katrina.

Bought by PRX Remix and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: May 23, 2007
  • Length: 06:31
  • Purchases: 2
Womyn Am I
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Spend an evening with the 26-year old Feminist Spiritual Community in Portland, Maine.

Bought by WMPG and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: May 22, 2007
  • Length: 06:33
  • Purchases: 2
Blind Traveler
From: daniella ponet
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Pat, a blind activist and singer/poet, describes her life in New York City

  • Added: May 13, 2007
  • Length: 10:01

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