Copyright 2026, Documentary Educational Resources https://store.der.org/jirmanus-mary-c607all.aspx Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:15:21 GMT 60 Nexternal RSS 2.0 en-us https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx Product731 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:44:00 GMT <div style="float:left"><a class="url" href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx"><img src="//cdn.nexternal.com/der/images/if-it-doesn't-rain.jpg" alt="If It Doesn't Rain" border="0" hspace="3"></a></div><span class="riRssTitle"><a href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx">If It Doesn't Rain</a></span><br><a href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx">Buy Now:</a> <span color="#990000"><b>$320.00</b></span> <br /><br /><div><b>Disc 1</b> - <i>If It Doesn't Rain</i> (28 min, 30 min extras, 2006)<div><br /></div><div>What is poverty? This short documentary on households and communities in rural Southern Mexico reveals the complexities of this question and strategies people use to manage and minimize risk. Designed to provoke discussion, this disc includes three in-depth special features (Trout Farm, Oportunidades, The Tequio System) on community projects and government aid programs.&nbsp;<div><div><br /></div><div><b>Disc 2</b> - <i>If It Doesn't Rain: First Return</i> (14 min, 35 min extras, 2008)</div><div><br /></div><div>Revisiting the families and communities of the original<i> If It Doesn't Rain</i>, this short film highlights the continuing struggle to improve their lives, especially to manage and minimize risk. Enriched by eight features, the DVD provides insight into the the role of government programs, the impact of migration, and the power of community organization. An indexed menu of supplemental shorts facilitates classroom discussion.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Films in the Development Communications Workshop series</b></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx">If It Doesn't Rain</a></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx">If It Doesn't Rain: First Return</a></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/its-a-young-country-p726.aspx">It's A Young Country: Turkey and Akbank</a></div><div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/lifecycles-p670.aspx">Lifecycles</a></div></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/malawis-green-revolution-p605.aspx">Malawi's Green Revolution</a></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/paths-of-hope-p504.aspx">Paths of Hope</a></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><hr><br /></div><div><b>SELECTED SCREENINGS &amp; AWARDS</b></div><div><div>New Filmmakers New York, 2008</div><div>Woods Hole Film Festival, 2007&nbsp;</div><div>Boston Latino International Film Festival, 2008 (<i>If It Doesn't Rain</i>) and 2009 (<i>First Return</i>)</div></div><br /><br />Visit <a href="https://store.der.org/jirmanus-mary-c607all.aspx">Jirmanus, Mary</a> to see additional products in this category.</div> https://store.der.org/paths-of-hope-p504.aspx Product504 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:57:00 GMT <div style="float:left"><a class="url" href="https://store.der.org/paths-of-hope-p504.aspx"><img src="//cdn.nexternal.com/der/images/paths-of-hope.jpg" alt="Paths of Hope" border="0" hspace="3"></a></div><span class="riRssTitle"><a href="https://store.der.org/paths-of-hope-p504.aspx">Paths of Hope</a></span><br><a href="https://store.der.org/paths-of-hope-p504.aspx">Buy Now:</a> <span color="#990000"><b>$295.00</b></span> <br /><br /><div>This film provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by families in three contrasting communities in Costa Rica. Developed for an innovative teaching collaboration between Southern New Hampshire University and EARTH University, the film looks at key community economic development issues as seen by the region's residents, by EARTH University students working in the communities, and by experienced University faculty.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>The DVD includes seven special features to deepen understanding:&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Faculty Perspectives on the Communities (11 mins)&nbsp;</li><li>Education (6 mins)&nbsp;</li><li>Youth (6 mins)&nbsp;</li><li>El Carmen Norte (5 mins)&nbsp;</li><li>Student Community Experience (8 mins)&nbsp;</li><li>Pineapples and Sustainability (10 mins)&nbsp;</li><li>EARTH University Overview (5 mins)<br /></li></ul></div><b>Films in the Development Communications Workshop series</b><div><a href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx">If It Doesn't Rain</a></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/if-it-doesnt-rain-p731.aspx">If It Doesn't Rain: First Return</a></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/its-a-young-country-p726.aspx">It's A Young Country: Turkey and Akbank</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/lifecycles-p670.aspx">Lifecycles</a></div></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/malawis-green-revolution-p605.aspx">Malawi's Green Revolution</a></div></div><div><a href="https://store.der.org/paths-of-hope-p504.aspx">Paths of Hope</a></div><br /><br />Visit <a href="https://store.der.org/jirmanus-mary-c607all.aspx">Jirmanus, Mary</a> to see additional products in this category.</div>