Tue, Feb 1, 1994
Central to the diamond's role as a romantic symbol is the belief that diamonds are one of the rarest, most precious gifts for a loved one. This documentary examines how the great myth about the scarcity of diamonds and their inflated value was created and maintained over the decades by the South African diamond cartel.
Tue, Mar 29, 1994
Mar. 29, 1994 60 minutes 'We just know this is our season--we want it all! So there's nothing that's going to get in our way,' says Trisha Stevens, one of the stars of the 1990 Stanford University women's basketball team. In this FRONTLINE report, producer Becky Smith takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Stanford team, its coach, and the season they set out to win the biggest dream in college sports--a national championship. Smith's six-month record of the team's 'miracle season' captures their spirit and determination, details coach Tara VanDerveer's strategy and tenaciousness, and chronicles the grueling twists and turns on the road to the title. The program poses important questions about the obstacles facing women's athletics which continue to fight for equal opportunities, funding, and media coverage.
Tue, May 24, 1994
An investigation of how mining companies take advantage of an 1872 law to extract billions of dollars worth of gold from public lands in the United States virtually for free. The film examines environmental damage caused by mining and follows reform efforts by Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Senator Dale Bumpers.