Discovery Channel Violence & Prevention Studies Main Page
Search our Site: sitemap

Violence & Preventon
Why Riot Happen TOn April 29, 1992, the Rodney King court decision unleashed some of the worst riots in American history. Focusing on the Los Angeles riots, this program uses dramatic footage from around the world to look at the psychology and causes of these brutal yet fascinating upheavals. Dr. Michael P. Ghiglieri, author of The Dark Side of Man, offers insights into the mindset of violent crowds. Bill Buford, author of Among the Thugs, comments on England’s infamous soccer hooligans. Other experts include Dr. Frederick Koenig, Professor of Social Psychology at Tulane University, and Daryl F. Gates, former LAPD chief whose task it was to control the Watts riots of 1965. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes, color) (C)1999 VHS11990
DVD11990
129.95
129.95
Please call us at 800-776-8093 to order
Evil Among Us: Hate In America This three-part series chronicles key events, groups, and figures in the rise of America’s extreme right wing from the 1980s onward. Each program combines extensive news footage with interviews and commentary from white supremacists and hate group leaders as well as the experts in watchdog organizations and law enforcement agencies who monitor and contain them. A Discovery Channel Production. 3-part series, 50 minutes each. The Series Includes:
Trail of Terror, Open Warfare, The Lone Gunman   
VHS32731
DVD32731
349.95
349.95
Open Warfare Angered by what they perceive as federal abuses of power and "race mixing," the "new patriots" have openly declared war on America. But who are they? By tracing such key events as the Oklahoma City bombing and the debacles at Ruby Ridge and Waco, this program examines the militia movement’s major players, particularly Aryan Nations; its leader, Pastor Richard Butler; and the splinter group, The Order. Along with extensive newsreel footage, the video offers numerous interviews, including Kevin Flynn, an expert on The Order and author of The Silent Brotherhood; Randy Weaver, the fugitive in the Ruby Ridge standoff; James Nichols, brother of Oklahoma City bomber Terry Nichols; and experts from the FBI, ATF, and Southern Poverty Law Center. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes, color) (C)2000 VHS32733
DVD32733
129.95
129.95
Please call us at 800-776-8093 to order
Secrets of Forensics: Solar Temple When Quebec police examined a case of arson at the suburban headquarters of a cult called The Order of the Solar Temple, they uncovered a mysterious plot of fraud, murder, and ritual mass suicide in both Canada and Switzerland. This program reconstructs this fascinating investigation with commentary from the detectives, pathologists, and arson specialists who pieced together the bizarre events. A Discovery Channel Production. (25 minutes, color) (C)1998 VHS29481
DVD29481
129.95
129.95
The Lone Gunman Fueled by the rhetoric of hate, the lone gunman views murder as a deadly mission. Using archival footage, reenactments, and interviews with FBI and ATF experts as well as those personally involved, this program isolates these elusive criminals, examining the link between fringe groups and lone gunmen. A psychological profile emerges in case studies of Benjamin Smith and his July 4th killing spree in 1999; Eric Rudolph, accused of bombing the 1996 Olympic games; and Shelley Shannon, an anti-abortion extremist in prison for attempted murder. Several leaders of white supremacist groups are also interviewed, including Matthew F. Hale, leader of the World Church of the Creator, and Dr. William Pierce, leader of the National Alliance. Viewer discretion is advised. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes, color) (C)2000 VHS32734
DVD32734
129.95
129.95
Trail of Terror

America has tragically learned that terrorism can originate from within its own borders. This program examines domestic groups that inculcate members into hatred, often training them to carry out deadly crimes. Of primary focus are the Ku Klux Klan; Aryan Nations; Posse Comitatus; and the Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord, or CSA. Key incidents examined include Gordon Kahl’s standoff with law enforcement and the standoff at CSA’s fortified compound. Along with newsreel footage and photos, the program features an array of interviews, including Aryan Nations leader, Pastor Neuman Britton; James Corcoran, author of Bitter Harvest: The Birth of Paramilitary Terrorism in the Heartland; and Danny Coulson, Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes, color) (C)2000

VIDEO CLIP
In order to view these video clips you'll need to have a copy of RealPlayer® installed on your computer. If you don't have RealPlayer® you can download a free copy here.

Click here to view a clip from Trail of Terror
low bandwidth version
high bandwidth version

VHS32732
DVD32732
129.95
129.95

Back to Discovery Main Page
  Back to Social Studies Page Home | Catalog Request | E-Mail View Cart | Check Out

Mid-Atlantic Training, 143 William St, South River NJ 08882  800-776-8093