films
Ruby Dee, 91: Iconic actress, civil rights activist
June 12, 2014Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actress and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, has died at age 91.
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From Congo to North Dakota, films examine the human condition
June 2, 2014Several 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.
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Two progressive films to win your heart
May 13, 2014Two rousing and heartwarming docs at the Tribeca Film Festival shining the spotlight on two charismatic politician: Michael Tubbs of Stockton and the late, great Ann Richards of Texas.
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Latin America in film: Catch these when you can
May 9, 2014Several films by or about Latin Americans stood out at the 13th Annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York last month.
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Progressive cinema: Whistleblowers at Tribeca
May 7, 2014Certainly the film of most interest to progressives at the Tribeca Film Festival this year would be 1971, directed and written by Johanna Hamilton.
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