Return to Moon Country



In the early days of NASA's Apollo missions, scientists designated the Cascade Mountain lava beds outside of Bend, Oregon as ideal for testing the mission's astronaut suits. Bend's role in the US space program brought attention and pride to the small eastern Oregon community. Bend's role is recalled by astronaut Bill Cunningham.


Producers: Brian Hinderberger, Cheryl Tan, and Amy Tsui



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D'Autremonts: The End of an Era



Railroads brought wealth to the American frontier and a new brand of outlaw: train robbers. In 1921, when three hapless Oregon brothers attacked a Southern Pacific train, their bungled attempt ended 4 innocent lives, triggered one of the first victories for modern forensics and ended the era of the great American train robbery.


Producers: Ben Martin, Bill Harlow, and Tana Atchely



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A Questionable Remedy



This documentary explores the overuse and unnecessary prescribing of psychoactive drugs to children. It poignantly describes the psychiatric community's unwillingness and inability to face the dangers of drugging our children. The video also suggests alternatives viewpoints to the conventional mental health system.


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The Echo of Water on Rocks: Remembering Celilo Falls


 


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