documentary
Movies you might have missed: “On the Bowery”
March 25, 2013"On the Bowery," a unique film from 1956 uses a creative technique to get the viewer behind the scenes of what was then a notorious skid row in America's largest city.
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“The Abolitionists”: must-see TV
January 16, 2013"The Abolitionists" should be seen by as many viewers as possible and shown widely in public schools.
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“Searching for Sugar Man”: a review
September 19, 2012Searching for Sugar Man is an uplifting documentary film about the life of Detroit based Mexican American working-class singer Sixto Rodriguez.
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“My Brooklyn: The Battle for the Soul of a City”
August 10, 2012"My Brooklyn: The Battle for the Soul of a City" is a documentary film about gentrification and development in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
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Compelling documentaries: “The First Rasta” and “Marley”
August 1, 2012Two films recently released to DVD provide a sweeping opportunity to learn more about Rastafari identity and culture.
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