You can attach Commands to events to pause and resume videos in a BrightAuthor:connected presentation.
Create an Interactive playlist with a video.
Select the desired event from Events and add it to the video.
Ensure the event is selected and in Event Properties > Target State, choose Remain On Current State - Continuous.
In Advanced, click Add Command and select Video from the drop down list.
Select Pause.
Create a second event with the same configuration and choose Video - Resume