All of these projects are fully worthy of their own posts, but in the interest of time, a week's worth of pieces worth watching: Circle of Blue: Reign of Sand A look at how the traditional nomadic culture of Inner Mongolia is changing as the grasslands turn to sand. Caused by many of the same environmental and policy-based conditions as the American Dust Bowl in the 1930's, this transition is having major effects on the people and land in Northern China.   Life: A Journey Through Time by Frans Lanting "The Life Project is a lyrical interpretation of life on Earth from its earliest beginnings to its present diversity. It includes a large-format book, a multimedia orchestral performance, a traveling photographic exhibition, and a dedicated educational website, www.LifeThroughTime.com. " The Women of Evangel, Healing and Hope by Tim Broekema A documentary on the Evangel Hospital in Nigeria, where some of the thousands…

A few recently released projects not to be missed: Bullet Proof Vest from the Independent Lens Online Shorts Festival Nine-year-old twins Mustapha and Jyeshria know they can’t go to the park unaccompanied. “Your parents need to be there with you, so they can block the bullet,” Jyeshria explains." Lesotho Voices- Born Free from HIV These powerful films and photos by photographer Gideon Mendel share the personal stories of seven women in Lesotho. All are living with HIV but only some have benefited from services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus. Obama's Paranoia Factor Guardian US correspondent Suzanne Goldenberg examines the surge in support for the Democratic candidate Barack Obama, and the orchestrations of his controlling campaign staff. Not Forgotten: Rochester's Victims of Homicide in 2007 Every death is a tragedy. But when someone is murdered, it is an act of violence against the victim, their family, their friends and every one…