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Author, playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer takes center stage in this candid portrait that examines the monumental effect of one of the most important and controversial, figures in contemporary gay America, a political firebrand who gave voice to the outrage and grief that inspired gay men and women to fight for their lives.
16803) Black wax
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Shot entirely on location in Washington, D.C., primarily at the Wax Museum nightclub and on the streets of the city Mr. Scott-Heron long considered his home. Robert Mugge's 1982 film showcases the art, the life, and the personality of the great African American poet-singer-songwriter-author Gil Scott-Heron whom many have called the forefather of hip-hop and socially-conscious rap music, and whom UK music weekly Melody Maker once dubbed "the most...
16804) Rape on the night shift
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Examines allegations of the sexual abuse of undocumented women employed in the service industry, highlighting the failure of government, law enforcement, and the industry to deal with the problem.
16805) From mambo to hip hop
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An "hour-long documentary that tells a story about the creative life of the South Bronx, beginning with the Puerto Rican migration and the adoption of Cuban rhythms to create the New York salsa sound; continuing with the fires that destroyed the neighborhood but not the creative spirit of its people; chronicling the rise of hip hop from the ashes; and ending with reflections on the power of the neighborhood's music to ensure the survival of several...
16806) Viva la causa
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Using historical footage and dramatic reenactments, this film focuses on one of the seminal events in the march for human rights -- the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the some of the most exploited people in the United States.
16808) Nine for IX
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Features nine documentary films about women in sports, directed by an extraordinarily diverse group of female filmmakers. Executive produced by Jane Rosenthal and Robin Roberts, these critically-acclaimed films celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX and highlight the achievements and challenges of women in sports. The films include a highlight of Pat Summitt's remarkable story, Venus Williams' fight for equal pay and the 1999 US Women's World...
16809) Edible city
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"A fun, fast-paced journey through the local Good Food Movement that's taking root in the San Francisco Bay Area, across the nation and around the world. Introducing a diverse cast of extraordinary and eccentric characters who are challenging the paradigm of our broken food system, Edible City digs into their unique perspectives and transformative work -- from edible education to grassroots activism to building local economies -- finding hopeful...
16810) Saving Atlantis
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"Saving Atlantis is a documentary about one of the most consequential issues of our time: the dramatic decline of global coral reef ecosystems and the impact on human populations that depend on them. Produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers and researchers, the film follows those who are fighting to uncover the causes of coral decline and find solutions before it's too late. It is an emotional exploration of some of our planet's greatest natural...
16812) Killing Jimmy Hoffa
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Presents new theories regarding the disappearance of Teamster president Jimmy Hoffa. Draws connections between Hoffa, organized crime, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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"In a brief four year span in the late 1960s, in a quaint San Francisco neighborhood less than a mile square, a creative movement emerged that would ignite a musical genre. What would come to be coined 'the San Francisco Sound' served as the soundtrack for a counterculture revolution that would forever challenge the perception of the American ideal. This movement climaxed in a single California season known as the Summer of Love, in a neighborhood...
16814) Acid horizon
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Follow a deep sea explorer trying to save the planet. Dr. Erik Cordes is searching for a 'supercoral' that will survive ocean acidification and help prevent future extinctions. Is he too late?
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The American Midwest boasts some of the world's most productive farmland, but this bounty comes with a price. Excess nitrogen and phosphorous, fertilizers essential to the growth of plants, are contaminating the nation's rivers, lakes and aquifers at the same time as precious soils wash away. Troubled Waters tells the story of changes on the land and the initiatives people are taking to ensure a more sustainable food production system.
16816) When you return
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Part Three: On the land in the foothills above California's Central Valley, we join Wukchumni basket weavers, Jennifer Malone and her mother, Marie Wilcox, as they gather basket materials and weave baskets with friends and family. Along the way, there are lessons to be learned about personal accomplishment, care for the earth, and cultural resilience. It is a four-part film odyssey focused on water issues, conflicts, and hopes in California's Central...
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The first fully rounded portrait of this terribly misunderstood man and musician, the ringleader of the bebop revolution, and, after Duke Ellington, Jazz' first major composer. He remained a highly productive musician after more than thirty years of musical activity. Includes clips of international performances and interviews with artists and producers.
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30 for 30 volume no. 29-30
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The best that never was: "In 1981, Marcus Dupree was the most sought-after high school senior in the country, but his short-lived football career was littered with oversized expectations, controversy, injury, and conflict."--Container.
Pony excess: "In the early '80s, the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs were one of the best college football teams in the nation, riding high on the backs of Eric Dickerson and Craig James' celebrated 'Pony...
16820) Hit & stay
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On May 17, 1968, nine Catholic activists entered a Selective Service office in suburban Catonsville, Maryland, dragged stacks of Draft Board records out into the parking lot, and set them on fire with homemade napalm. They then prayed, and waited to be arrested. In doing so, they kindled a wave of similar protests against the Vietnam War across the country that swept up dozens of participants and inspired thousands, and then millions. HIT & STAY,...
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