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Sex
and the Holy City In
the West, many Catholics ignore the Church's teachings on sex. But in poorer countries
the words of the priest still matter, whether spoken from the pulpit or through
a government minister. Pope John Paul believes everyone — not just the world's
billion Catholics — should follow the Vatican's teachings. And he's tried
to make sure the world listens, becoming a key player in the bitter global debate
over women's rights and reproductive health. In this unique documentary, Steve
Bradshaw investigates how the Pope who tried to act in the best interests of women
came to be accused of ruining so many lives.
50
minutes
Color / Stereo
Grade Level: 9-12, College, Adult
US Release
Date: 2004
Copyright Date: 2003
ISBN: 1-59458-051-0
Produced by
Chris Woods for BBC's "Panorama" Series
Presented by Steve Bradshaw Available
for purchase or rental from Bullfrog Films, P.O. Box 149,
Oley, PA 19547 USA
Fax: (610) 370-1978; Call Toll-Free: 800/543-3764.
Email: video@bullfrogfilms.com
http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/sex.html
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Free previews
for purchase evaluation SEX AND THE HOLY CITY coincides with worldwide
celebrations of 25 years
of the papacy of John Paul II, who a quarter of a
century ago was widely
seen as a modern Pope with progressive views about
sex and love - a
caring and compassionate man, who idealized women. Today
critics argue his campaign against contraception and abortion has
deprived
millions of women of the right to control their fertility,
which many see
as key to development. They claim that withholding birth
control from women
who face death from unwanted pregnancy, or advising
people with AIDS not to
use condoms is both immoral and inhumane. The Vatican has counter-attacked,
arguing it is trying to prevent a
"culture of death", a "contraceptive
mentality", and promiscuity that
breaks up families and causes the spread
of HIV-AIDS. The program travels to Asia, Africa, and Latin America to
talk to
ordinary men and women about how their own lives have been affected,
and
to leading members of the Church who explain the thinking behind the
Church's doctrine. |