Arts – Page 149 – People's World

From Congo to North Dakota, films examine the human condition

June 2, 2014 By Bill Meyer

Several films screened at the recent 2014 Tribeca Film Festival deal with the search for peace and justice, or for truth and understanding. They offer much valuable food for thought.

Thaïs: Religion versus sexuality on an epic scale

May 30, 2014 By Ed Rampell

Jules Massenet's Thaïs is a tale of religion and sexual repression, with baritone Plácido Domingo as Athanaël, a meddler of epic proportions, masquerading as a monk to hide his inner psychological conflicts.

Magnus Hirschfeld: Germany’s pioneer fighter for LGBTQ equality

May 28, 2014 By Tim Pelzer

Many unsung heroes exist in the gay liberation movement across the globe. One of them is the central figure in Ralf Dose's absorbing new short new biography.

Groundbreaking new documentary about the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike

May 27, 2014 By Joe Gill

Still the Enemy Within tells the story of 160 000 coal miners and miners' wives and families from Wales, Scotland and Yorkshire on the frontline of the strike for an entire year.

Farley Mowat: Writer, socialist and environmentalist

May 23, 2014 By John Green

Canadian author Farley Mowat, who died on May 12, wrote with humour, keen perception and passionate social commitment, completing over 40 books and numerous articles.