Cultural Studies
CUBA: a lifetime of passionLatino Studies Latin-American Studies Political Science Economics Cultural Studies 2008 Cuban Studies
With unprecedented access to Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits, Cuba: A Lifetime of Passion looks at the extant reality of the Cuban Revolution and its uncertain post-Castro future.
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MISS NAVAJOWomen's Studies Native American Studies Cultural Studies Anthropology American Studies 2008
For most of us, pageants conjure up smiling beauty-queen hopefuls parading around in bathing suits or glittery gowns. But most of us have never witnessed the Miss Navajo Nation competition - a unique pageant established in 1952 to celebrate women and tradition in Navajo culture.
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WELCOME TO NOLLYWOODCinema Studies African Studies Media Studies Economics Cultural Studies 2007
After the U.S. and India, the world's third largest producer of feature films is Nigeria. Welcome to Nollywood explores this burgeoning film industry, from its unique challenges to its diverse array of films that both mirror and comment upon the social ills of the continent.
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SONIAArt History Women's Studies Russia Performing Arts Jewish Studies Eastern Europe Cultural Studies Architecture 2007 Directed by Women
A magical portrait of Russia's revolutionary artistic avant-garde - Mayakovsky, Voloshin, Blok, Malevich, Tatlin - through the life of Sonia Dymshitz-Tolstaya, an impassioned artist whose life reflected the social upheavals of her time. She was one of the few Jewish women who became part of this inner circle.
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PROMISED PARADISECultural Studies 2007 Terrorism Studies Sociology Religion & Spirituality Political Science Performing Arts Media Studies Islamic Studies Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies
How can one believe that terrorism leads to heaven? Banned by the Indonesian government, this provocative documentary examines the psychology of extremism in a country with the largest Muslim population in the world.
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THIN ICEChildren & Young Adult Women's Studies Middle Eastern Studies Cultural Studies Asian Studies 2007
A surprising and inspiring documentary about breaking gender and religious barriers in India. With no equipment or funding, a group of young Buddhist and Muslim girls work tirelessly to be the first female team to compete in the national ice hockey tournament.
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CALCUTTA CALLINGLabor Studies Economics Asian Studies Cultural Studies 2007
Business Process Outsourcing is the fastest growing industry in the world. In India, over 350,000 people are currently working in call centers. Vikeeh Uppal, or "Ethan Reed," is one of them. You may have already spoken with him.
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BLOQUEO: looking at the U.S. embargo against CubaLatin-American Studies Health Cultural Studies Political Science Environmental Studies Economics 2007 Directed by Women Cuban Studies
Since 1962 the United States has imposed an economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. Bloqueo examines its effects, the reasons for its implementation, and why it has endured for so many decades.
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KIRAN OVER MONGOLIAEnvironmental Studies Cultural Studies Asian Studies Anthropology 2007
Set against the staggering and exotic beauty of Mongolia, Kiran Over Mongolia follows the story of a young man as he attempts to learn the culture of his ancestors through the ancient art of eagle mastery.
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CROSSING ARIZONALatin-American Studies Cultural Studies Chicano Studies Immigration
A Sundance festival favorite, Crossing Arizona offers a far-reaching and up-to-the-moment look at the hotly debated issue of illegal immigration, as captured at America's current flashpoint - the Arizona border.
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LAST HOUSE STANDINGUrban Studies Cultural Studies Asian Studies Directed by Women
As China continues its unprecedented economic growth, Last House Standing captures the poignant story of an elderly man caught between his country's past and future.
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AWAKE ZIONReligion & Spirituality Jewish Studies African-American Studies Latin-American Studies African Studies New York City Music Cultural Studies Directed by Women 2020
Re-released for 2020. Ever wonder why Jews and Rastafarians both use the Star of David and make references to Zion? This exuberant documentary explores the surprising connections between reggae culture and Judaism.
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