films
This week in history: Hattie McDaniel, first African American Oscar winner
February 29, 2016On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
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“Race” and “Risen”: Two films, two very different kinds of hero
February 29, 2016What does it mean to be a hero? What can we learn from our heroes? How shall we treat them?
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“Requiem for the American Dream”: Wake-up call!
February 22, 2016Noam Chomsky's new film is a clear-eyed, easily accessible outline of how and why American idealism has been sabotaged.
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Documentary on Black Panther Party explores organization’s complex history
February 18, 2016The film shows people who wanted to stand up and fight back against the oppression they faced.
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Inextricable bond between shepherd and flock: A modern Icelandic tragicomic film
February 8, 2016Icelandic director Grímur Hákonarson has a small hit on his hands in his new film "Rams," starring two of his country's leading stage actors.
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