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We produce, distribute and promote quality ethnographic and documentary films from around the world. We were founded in 1968 by independent filmmakers whose collaborations reflect a lifetime of engagement and respect for their subjects. Documentary Educational Resources' films foster cross-cultural understanding through educational video and film.

IN THE NEWS

American Fair

Family farming has grown enormously in New England. A Boston Globe article relates the importance of Farm Aid and the upcoming concert in Massachusetts.

IN THE NEWS

West of the Tracks

An extensive New York Times series details the human toll, global impact and political challenge of China's epic pollution crisis.

NEW RELEASE

Walking Pilgrims (Arukihenro)

Presenting the pilgrimage as a microcosm, this video offers insights into the religious and socio-cultural background of modern Japanese society and the universal quest for self-knowledge.

NEW RELEASE

Cubanos, Life and Death of a Revolution

A unique look at the final moments of the Castro saga and the uncertain future of Cuba through the eyes of a Cuban musician.

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Karl Heider - Dani Films

This Special Edition two-DVD set contains the ethnographic classics Dani Houses and Dani Sweet Potatoes along with commentary by Karl Heider, and a narrated pictorial history of Heider's career in archaeology and anthropology.