April 6, 1992 - Description AbstractSpirits of the Present is a documentary regarding the legacy from Native America."Through Carib Eyes" addresses Columbus' entrance into the Carribean."Responding to the Quincentennial" is the response to the quincentennial.Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America - a documentary series from field recordings which examines the diverse cultures of Native America. They examine the life of today's Indians; their wisdom and humor, art and music, economics, and education, religion and politics.13 half-hour programs produced by the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium and Radio Smithsonian, broadcast on 410 stations in North America. This documentary series about Native American history and culture looks at the life of today's Indians."Through Carib Eyes: The Columbus Encounter in the Caribbean" - The perceptions of Carib and Taino Indians whose ancestors encountered Columbus. - Produced by Jose Barreiro (1/29/1992)"Responding to the Quincentennial" - A mosaic of Indian views on the Columbus Quincentenary. - Produced by Alex van Oss (2/19/1992)
April 8, 1992 - MPR’s reporter Joe Kelly presents the documentary “AIDS Lives Here.” The report looks at five Minnesota women who carry HIV. Kelly interviews the women, health officials, and advocates.
April 13, 1992 - The final installment of the series "Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America." In the first half hour, we'll heard "The Indian in the Global Mind," an examination of global views of Native Americans, including common stereotypes and the use of Indian cultures as mascots for sports teams. A little later in the hour, we'll hear "Religious Freedom," a look at the legal challenges confronting Native Americans in preserving their religious heritage.Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America - a documentary series from field recordings which examines the diverse cultures of Native America. They examine the life of today's Indians; their wisdom and humor, art and music, economics, and education, religion and politics.13 half-hour programs produced by the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium and Radio Smithsonian, broadcast on 410 stations in North America. This documentary series about Native American history and culture looks at the life of today's Indians."The Indian in the Global Mind" - The global fascination with Indians, including the use of Indian mascots for non-Indian sports teams. - Produced by Peggy Berryhill (3/25/1992)"Religious Freedom" - A look at the legal challenges faced by Native Americans in their efforts to maintain religious freedom. - Produced by Peggy Berryhill (3/18/1992)
May 25, 1992 - Excerpts from "We Had to be Strong," a documentary about women's experiences in the military. Includes various interviews and commentary.
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September 21, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend & John Biewen present the documentary “No Jews Allowed.” In the 1930s and 1940s, Minneapolis enjoyed the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America.
March 22, 1993 - Midday presents an MPR documentary entitled School Days, followed by a discussion on education with Linda Powell, superintendent of the Robbinsdale School District; Vernae Hasbargen, president of the Rural Education Association; and Dale Lange, associate dean of the University of Minnesota College of Education.
March 24, 1993 - An MPR documentary about the proliferation of weapons in the schools and the tendency of young people to resort to violence as a way of solving problems. MPR reporters Dan Gunderson, Mark Zdechlik, Donna Nicholson and Kate Smith present various viewpoints from students, teachers, police, parents and others.
July 5, 1993 - An MPR documentary called "The Voice of Meridel Le Sueur" followed by a reading of Le Sueur's essay, "I Was Marching."
October 22, 1993 - Midday presents an MPR documentary entitled Far From the Mountains, which follows the story of one of the 1,000 Tibetans resettling in the United States in the early 1990s.