film – Page 19 – People's World

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel

February 29, 2012 By Joe Sims

Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.

African American history through music

December 14, 2011 By Joseph Zimmermann

The film is a look back at the "Black Power" movement in the years referenced in the title.

“J. Edgar”: masterpiece film about master manipulator

November 14, 2011

Does Clint Eastwood reveal the ugly truth and dark past about the life of America's most notorious secret policeman in his newest film "J. Edgar?"

From Chernobyl to Islamophobia, new films take on history and politics

October 6, 2011 By Bill Meyer

The success of "Days of Glory" actually forced the French government to improve benefits to Algerian veterans.

People, presidents and kings star in new documentaries

September 30, 2011 By Bill Meyer

Documentaries dealing with history and politics come from all corners of the globe.