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Upper meets lower

March 19, 2013

Which is actually stronger, a monopolistic-world-dominating corporation, young love, or gravity? The Hollywood answer is obvious, but this film isn't from California. It's French-Canadian.

Semiotic Weapons: Advertising is the focus of two recent films.

March 15, 2013 By Frederick Barr

Two very different foreign films focus on the advertising industry. They intersect at the idea that advertising feeds upon our innate desire for happiness.

Today in black history: Actor Sidney Poitier born

February 20, 2013 By Teresa Albano

Born to Bahamian parents in Miami, Fla., while they were selling produce from their island farm, Poitier began life in humble working-class circumstances, which he never forgot.

Long Distance Revolutionary: A journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal

February 6, 2013 By Bill Meyer

Mumia Abu Jamal is the subject of a new and informative documentary that focuses on his life and beliefs rather than his world famous case.

Today in Labor History: Paul Robeson dies

January 23, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On January 23, 1976, noted singer and actor Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia. Robeson was also a legendary civil rights and peace leader and athlete.