Secrets of the Mind (NOVA - PBS)

In "Secrets of the Mind" we gain insights through various tragedies that have affected others, thanks to the logic and insights of Professor Ramachandran regarding what he calls the most complex organized matter in the universe.

The programme begins with "phantom limb syndrome" - pain and sensation in missing body areas. Ramachandran's reasoning, confirmed through a CAT-scan, is that the brain has a map of various body areas, and that eg. the right arm and right face areas of the brain are adjacent. Thus, missing body areas can lead to interference by those associated brain areas trying to cope with stimulus deprivation - eg. "cross-wiring."

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Soccer in the Streets

Soccer does make a difference to the lives of many. An insightful and touching documentary, 'Soccer in the Streets' follows a group of students at Bethune Elementary from their first practice to their first big game. The film was set in Vine City, one of Atlanta's most challenging areas which has become location for urban renewal projects. The neighborhood itself presents numerous obstacles for the futures of the children growing up there.

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