North Carolina Documentaries

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Cherokee Indian Collection		The Arts Collection
	Cherokee: The Principle People		Bringing Dickens Home
	Living in Exile		Francis Speight
	Unto These Hills		From Our House to the White House
	Hayes Lossah s U		The Real World at Flatrock
	Indian, a Person, Myself		Rodin in Raleigh
	Together We Become Great		Our Heritage for Future Generations
			Tom Sayre: The Answer Lies Within

NC History Collection		NC Cultural Resources
	Archaeology		On Raleigh
	Bath		Our Heritage for Future Generations
	They Called It Fishtown (Beaufort)		Executive Mansion
	Elizabeth II: Makes It All Worthwhile		Turkey Talk
	Elizabeth II: Our Ship by Hands		Pork Paradise
	Postcards from the Past
	Postlude to War	Vietnam Montagnards
	Spencer Shops		Vietnam Missionaries
	Time Past, a Place Remembered		Living in Exile
			Remembering the King of Fire
Seagrove Pottery Collection
	Potters of Seagrove- A History in Clay	Return to the Sea
	Seagrove Pottery - Clay Process		Oceans under Glass
	Seagrove Pottery - Theme and Variation		Swimming with Whales


Archaeology (28:26) - Viewers visit five archaeology sites in North Carolina-- Montgomery, Burke, Buncombe, and Washington Counties and Bermuda Beach near Topsail--to learn how archaeologists are working to preserve the state's buried history.

Bath (14:50) - Viewers explore three hundred years of North Carolina history from the execution of colonial Surveyor General John Lawson that ignited the Tuscarora War, through the reign of the feared Blackbeard to the greatest theatrical attraction that sailed our coastal waters, the Showboat. It all happened in Bath, the first town.

Bringing Dickens Home (28:04) - This program recounts the adventures of the Theater in the Park acting troupe when the cast and crew took their production of "A Christmas Carol" to Raleigh's sister city, Hull, England.

Cherokee: The Principle People (57:00) - (The History and Culture of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation) Host Wes Studi takes us on a journey of the history and culture of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation and the inevitable interaction with European visitors over their land. Includes Cherokee myths of origin, anthropological interpretation, historical re-enactment, and interviews with native Cherokees in the mountains of North Carolina. Beliefs, kinship systems, and ceremonies are explored.

Elizabeth II Makes It All Worthwhile (5:50) - History is relived aboard the Elizabeth II, a replica of a vessel from the 1585 Roanoke Voyages which travels the intercoastal waterways of North Carolina.

Executive Mansion -The Mansion at 200 North Blount (27:42) - Viewers learn about the architectural history, the prison laborers who built the mansion, and other interesting stories about the home of North Carolina's governors.

Francis Speight (5:53) - A master landscape painter from Eastern North Carolina explains his philosophy and displays his work.

From Our House to the White House (28:52) - Square dancing in the mountains of North Carolina is viewed from a historical perspective. Archival film, old photos, and interviews with dancers of the 1920's and 30's illuminate a golden era of this folk art form.

Hayes Lossah (6:47) - A Cherokee craftsman living in the mountains of North Carolina demonstrates construction of the blow gun system.

Indian, a Person, Myself (28:15) - A poignant documentary of the self-determination of Native Americans living in North Carolina.

Living in Exile (59:45) - A detailed look at the impact of the last several decades on Montagnards (the Central Highlanders of Vietnam), a people in exile and a culture in jeopardy. When they were forced to flee their homes, many Montagnards relocated in North Carolina.

Oceans under Glass (30:00) - This program provides a behind-the-scenes look at three North Carolina aquariums and their dedication to helping people learn about the state's aquatic resources. Each visit features entertaining exhibits that provide insight into how diverse ecosystems live in a delicate balance.

On Raleigh (27:44) - The Adventure Begins - Scientific research, public service, and personal adventure are the themes of this documentary.

Our Heritage for Future Generations (18:52) - An overview of the Carolina Department of Cultural Resources as seen from the viewpoint of the people served by this agency.

Our Ship by Hands (12:32) - The construction and launching of the replica of the Elizabeth II, the ship that brought the first English colonists to North Carolina, is viewed through the eyes of the men who built her. The replica was crafted by hand in Manteo.

Pork Paradise (8:14) - The pork industry in North Carolina is explored as actors try out for a play.

Postcards from the Past (41:56) - Viewers learn how to solve mysteries of local history through the use of nearby architecture. (Features locations in Asheville, Durham, New Bern, and Wilmington.)

Postlude to War (28:15) - This program documents a reunion and reconciliation of former USS North Carolina and Japanese submarine I-19 crews. The I-19 inadvertently torpedoed and severely damaged the North Carolina during World War II.

The Real World at Flatrock (8:22) - A behind-the-scenes look at the State theater and the work involved in putting on a top performance.

Remembering the King of Fire (28:54) - This cross-cultural documentary explores how lives are changed by war, focusing on the lives of the Montagnard people of Vietnam now living in North Carolina.

Rodin in Raleigh (23:24) - A UNCTV program which discussses the art of August Rodin, focusing on the pieces on exhibition at the NC Museum of Art.

Spencer Shops (15:00) - Discusses how the technology of steam railroads brought a social revolution to the United States and to North Carolina. Spencer Shops in North Carolina is one of the few steam railroad facilities that survives today.

Swimming with Whales (30:00) - This program features the majestic humpback whale which is sometimes seen off the North Carolina coast as population groups migrate between summer feeding grounds in the North Atlantic and their winter calving and mating area in the Silver Banks, off the Dominican Republic. Also discussed are the problems all sea creatures face from increasing pollution in the marine environment.

Time Past, a Place Remembered (28:47) - Home and business owners of historic urban and rural North Carolina structures "show and tell" the experiences and rewards of historic preservation.

They Called It Fishtown (30:00) - This program explores the fragile economy of Beaufort, a coastal North Carolina fishing village. (Special Note: Correlates to North Carolina history, environmental studies, science, ELP, and social studies.)

Together We Become Great - (7:09) - In a number of vignettes, Native Americans explain what their culture means to them.

Tom Sayre: The Answer Lies Within (5:55) - North Carolina artist, Tom Sayre, explains his philosophy as he constructs a large piece of outdoor sculpture. The intersection of artistic ideals and economic principles are seen from the artist's point of view.

Turkey Talk (19:45) - A trio of turkey quilters discuss basic facts about North Carolina and the turkey industry.

Unto These Hills (41:00) - Selected scenes, drama history, and a backstage look at the foremost Native American outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills."

Vietnam Missionaries (60:00) - The story of Canadian missionaries who lived and worked among the Montgnards for forty years, incorporating what is probably the most extensive visual archives in existence of this Central Highlander culture. (Special Note: Teachers should preview this program before classroom use, as it graphically depicts events that may not be suitable for younger children)