The events of September 11 and their aftermath confront us with complex issues involving our sense of place at home and abroad, conflicting desires for safety and liberty, and difficult choices about how to go forward as a nation. In our media-centric culture, film and video are essential tools for fostering much needed dialogue about these matters in our schools, community organizations, churches and workplaces.

To this end, National Video Resources curated a collection of films and videos, accompanied by introductory essays and discussion questions, to assist community organizers, educators, librarians and others do effective programming to address the challenges we face as a nation and as citizens of the world.

This collection of films explores Native American history and culture. Native American voices, perspectives and cultural expressions have seldom been seen and heard in film. This collection—much of it Native American-produced—can help non-Indian audiences develop an understanding and appreciation for the differences in the respective cultures.

The Latino cinematic work of recent decades expresses the complex dimensions of Latino identity in the United States. Films about political and social resistance, and cultural and artistic affirmation by Latinos portray their experiences from their own perspectives.

Health information is in high demand in America today. This collection includes some of the most informative and compelling independent films on a wide range of health issues, including AIDS, women's health, substance abuse, cancer and disability.