UH Cinema Series focuses on psychology and medicine
Advertiser Staff
The University of Hawai'i Cinema Series turns to the theme of "The Mind/Body Connection" in the screenings that begin Sunday and continue through May 11.
The series is presented at Spalding Auditorium in cooperation with the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Department of the John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Admission is $5 general, $3 UH students and faculty. 223-0130.
The schedule:
Directed by Isabelle Raynauld; Canada, 2006, 52 minutes
Documentary focuses on recent research to find the possible source of nonviolence and enlightenment in the brain.
5 p.m. Sunday
Directed by Michelle Mahrer and Nicole Ma; Australia, 2003, 61 minutes
A look at how ritual dance and music are used by a variety of cultures.
7 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m. Jan. 21
Directed by Don and Julianne King; USA, 2007, 62 minutes
The Kings focus on their son's autism and alternative treatments.
7 p.m. Jan. 24; 5 p.m. Jan. 27
Directed by David Holbrooke; 2004, 108 minutes
Healing of the soul and healing of the body.
7 p.m. Jan. 31; 5 p.m. Feb. 3
Directed by Larry Weinstein; USA, 2005, 84 minutes
A lock of Beethoven's hair sheds light on his maladies, and perhaps his genius.
7 p.m. Feb. 7; 5 p.m. Feb. 10
57 minutes
A look at the differences between men and women.
Also with:
"Power and Leadership"
45 minutes
A look at the different ways the sexes utilize power, set goals and manage teamwork.
7 p.m. Feb. 21; 5 p.m. Feb. 24
Directed by Jean-Pierre Maher; Canada, 2005, 50 minutes
Biological, environmental and psychological components in violence are explored.
Also with:
"Doing Time, Doing Vipassana"
Directed by Ayelet Menahemi and Eilona Ariel; 1997, 56 minutes.
This documentary looks at how Vipassana meditation transformed India's toughest prison.
7 p.m. Feb. 28; 5 p.m. March 2
USA, 2007, 50 minutes
Nick van Bloss has Tourette's syndrome and astonishing musical talent.
Also with:
"The Arts and Medicine"
USA, 2007, 29 minutes
How arts therapy can improve health.
7 p.m. March 6; 5 p.m. March 9
Directed by Michael Goorjian; USA, 2007, 80 minutes
A profile of Louise Hay, whose message is: "The body, like everything else in life, is a mirror of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Every cell within your body responds to every single thought you think and every word you speak."
7 p.m. March 13; 5 p.m. March 16
This film looks at the human response to humor from physiological and psychological standpoints.
Also with:
"The Laughing Club of India"
Directed by Mira Nair; India, 1999, 29 minutes
The India laughing club phenomenon.
7 p.m. March 20; 5 p.m. March 23
Directed by Gita Desai; USA/India, 2004, 65 minutes
Overview of alternative medicine programs, focusing on yoga as therapy.
5 p.m. March 30
Produced by the BBC, Britain; 2000, 57 minutes
Research on the link between depression and disease, and the treatment of chronic pain.
7 p.m. April 3; 5 p.m. April 6
Produced by the BBC, Britain; 2003, 50 minutes
How the brain to triggers emotions.
Also with:
"Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure"
2006, 44 minutes
How the human nerve center is affected by cocaine, amphetamines and other stimulants.
7 p.m. April 10; 5 p.m. April 13
Directed by Larry Weinstein; USA, 2001, 52 minutes
A look at composer Maurice Ravel's aphasia and apraxia, which rendered him incapable of communicating.
Also with:
"Memory: Fabric of the Mind"
USA, 2007, 28 minutes
Researchers tackle memory questions.
7 p.m. April 17; 5 p.m. April 20
Directed by Eileen Thalenberg; USA, 1997, 47 minutes
How environmental toxins affect biology.
Also with:
"Placebo: Mind Over Medicine?"
USA, 2007, 29 minutes
Breakthroughs in the use of placebos.
7 p.m. April 24; 5 p.m. April 27
USA, 2003, 49 minutes
The artist as a case study in bipolar disorder.
Also with:
"The Final Mystery: What is Consciousness?"
Produced by the BBC, Britain, 2005, 50 minutes
An exploration of human consciousness.
5 p.m. May 4 and 11
