Betsy Cox Productions

"THE BAINUM-GOYNE FAMILY" -- feature length documentary chronicling a multi-generational story spanning two centuries.  Completed December 2009.

“MAKING THE CALL" – 15-minute discussion piece on the pros and cons of military versus civilian life.  Distributed nationally in 2008.

“OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY” – 6-minute profile of a dynamic continuing education program for seniors in Washington, DC. Used for publicity and recruitment.

"MILLER CENTER OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS at the University of Virginia"  –  5-minute video designed to launch a national capital campaign.

"COVENANT HOUSE" - series of programs spanning ten years -- including advocacy shorts, event presentations, training videos and PSAs -- profiling an international program taking a holistic approach to the needs of homeless and runaway youth.  Used extensively for fundraising, public awareness and advocacy.

“RETT SYNDROME” – series of videos on a little-known debilitating neurological disorder affecting girls. Shown at gala events throughout the country and used extensively for fundraising.

“A SURVIVOR’S STORY” – hour program chronicling one woman’s journey to understand the impact of violence on her life. Used extensively by victim advocates and law enforcement for training and education.

"A CALL TO CARE" – Emmy Award-winning hour documentary celebrating the courageous contributions women religious have made to healthcare throughout the history of our nation. Broadcast on PBS.

“THE CRIME OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A LAW ENFORCEMENT GUIDE TO IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION” – half-hour training video designed to educate police on how to identify the crime of human trafficking, and respond to its victims. Produced with an accompanying guidebook.

“THE PATRICIA M. SITAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS” – 6-minute profile of an innovative arts center for low-income children in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. Used at fundraising events and public speaking engagements.

 “THAT WAS THEN” – historical look at how women fared at the hands of the medical profession at the turn of the century; told primarily through journals and diaries. Narrated by Actress Lauren Hutton. Premiered at the Society for the Advancement of Women’s Health Research Fundraising Gala.

"NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY" – two-minute trailer announcing the upcoming museum. Distributed via CD and streamed on the National Museum of the U.S. Army’s website.

“FITEAM POWER HOUR: FAMILY BALANCE” – hour documentary for the Discovery Health Channel profiling elite athletes, including former NFL quarterback Jim Kelly, US National Women’s Soccer players Joy Fawcett and Carla Overbeck and WNBA superstar Cynthia Cooper. Episode four of a 6-part series.

“NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK” – theme videos for National Crime Victims Rights Week, and a series of tributes recognizing individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding service in support of victims and victim services. Produced annually  from 2002-2005, and featured at the Office for Victims of Crime/Department of Justice’s national commemoration of Crime Victims Rights Week and observance events throughout the country.

“FIRST RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME" – half-hour training video for sheriffs and deputies on appropriate first response to victims of a wide range of crimes. Produced for the National Sheriffs’ Association.

“JAZZ THE DREAMDOG” – 5-minute video blending live action and animation to pitch a television show based on a children’s book series.

“THE ARMY CREED” – 30-second spot highlighting the new creed of the United States Army. Aired on the jumbotron at the Army/Navy game and streamed on the U.S. Army’s website.

“CUT IT OUT” – half-hour video designed to build awareness of domestic abuse and train salon professionals to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to local resources. Used by Cut It Out chapters throughout the country for training and education.

“CRIME VICTIMS FUND AWARDS” – video “thank you card” to the criminal justice personnel whose tireless efforts contribute millions of dollars annually towards services for crime victims. Premiered at OVC’s annual awards dinner.

“LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER” – training and orientation video for a national program working with women cancer patients. Distributed throughout the country as part of mandatory training.

“ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE” – half-hour training video for all U.S. justice personal. Distributed throughout the country spring 2000.

"CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS" – series of three educational and training videos on a national program which minimizes the continued emotional trauma on child victims of sexual abuse by taking an interdisciplinary approach to their social, medical and legal needs. Segments aired on Fox News; distributed nationally to several hundred advocacy centers throughout the country.

“FOR FAMILIES” – 12-minute documentary examining the link between domestic violence and child abuse, through the moving stories of three families. Distributed to domestic violence workers and children’s advocates throughout the country.

“COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH: Building on the Power of Dreams” – short videos on a small women’s college in New Jersey. Centerpieces of National Capital Campaign and recruitment programs.

"WHO'S GONNA SING OUR SONG?" - 30-minute documentary profiling a fouryear multimedia humanities project for sixty teenagers living in southeast Washington, D.C. Produced in collaboration with I Have a Dream Foundation. Broadcast on PBS; exhibited at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum.

"GET REAL: Straight Talk about Women's Health" - half-hour educational program exploring pressing health issues in young women's lives and advocating healthier lifestyle choices. Centerpiece of a nationwide education campaign. Broadcast on Lifetime, CCSN (Community College Satellite Network) and the Consumer Network.

“GENETIC TESTING: It’s Your Choice” - 10-minute educational video highlighting the complex issues surrounding genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility. Narrated by Cokie Roberts. Distributed to medical facilities throughout the country.

"LETTERS FROM MOUND BAYOU" - short profile of the life's work of Sister Mary Stella, a midwife who pioneered changes in women's and children's healthcare in Mound Bayou, Mississippi in the 1960's. Broadcast on cable-access stations across the country.

"IN SEARCH OF COMMON GROUND" - documentary short profiling a program encouraging the exploration and documentation of the cultural heritage of senior citizens living in public housing in Washington, D.C. Centerpiece of an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum; screened as part of the Jacob Lawrence exhibition at the Phillips Collection; distributed through the Humanities Council’s media resource center.

"THE QUEST FOR CURES" and "FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE" - short videos tracing the struggles and successes of women scientists and underscoring the pressing need for gender-specific research. Premiered before policy-makers and healthcare advocates; distributed nationwide.

“OF LOVE AND HONOR: Remembering Tony Shine” - 10-minute video chronicling one family’s 25-year quest to discover the fate of their loved one missing in Vietnam. Premiered following the memorial service for LTC Anthony C. Shine (USAF).

VARIOUS CORPORATE PROJECTS - Including Fannie Mae, The Mills Corporation, The American Diabetes Association, First Union.

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