Directed by Women
COUNTERPOINT FOR HERWomen's Studies Criminal & Law Sociology Europe Eastern Europe Directed by Women
Counterpoint For Her exposes the brutal reality of human trafficking. This eye-opening documentary follows several men and women intimately involved in the trade, including a local Bosnian girl who, while living in Italy in 1992, was sold into the trade by a good friend of her brother.
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PASSIONATE VOICES: American Jews and Israeli-Palestinian ConflictReligion & Spirituality Jewish Studies Sociology Middle Eastern Studies American Studies Directed by Women
The film is designed to promote respectful dialogue on this divisive topic and raises questions such as: Do mainstream Jewish institutions foster dialogue, or silence dissent? Is there a room in this conversation for a range of ideas? If not, what is lost?
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DANCE TO LIVEPerforming Arts American Studies African-American Studies Dance Directed by Women
The documentary tells the personal stories of the dancers at Philadanco, the Philadelphia-based African-American modern dance company, with sincere testimonials from young dancers.
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NOT FOR SALESociology Puerto Rican Studies Latino Studies Urban Studies Architecture American Studies New York City Directed by Women
Chronicles life on East Seventh Street in New York City and its transformations. Residents share their memories of what used to be an immigrant lower-class neighborhood.
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BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT: CHRIS JACKSON’S JOURNEY TO ISLAMAfrican-American Studies Middle Eastern Studies Islamic Studies American Studies Sociology Religion & Spirituality Directed by Women Immigration
Basketball star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf caused a national stir when the NBA suspended him for refusing to stand during the national anthem because of his "Muslim conscience."
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COMPANIONS: TALES FROM THE CLOSETLGBTQ Women's Studies Aging / Gerontology Directed by Women
In this documentary about lesbian love, five elderly Swedish women, ages sixty to seventy-five, discuss their lives during a period when homosexuality was considered a perversion.
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HER CHINA TODAYWomen's Studies Asian Studies Sociology Economics Directed by Women
This documentary is about five women in China from different age, social and economic groups whose lives reflect the lives of many women all over China today.
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STITCHING OUR FUTUREWomen's Studies Sociology Latino Studies Labor Studies Art History Directed by Women
This poignant and inspiring documentary tells the story of Coopa-Roca, a cooperative of seamstresses in a shantytown in Rio de Janeiro who, in an effort to provide an income for their families, design and manufacture women’s clothing and accessories.
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THIS WAY OUTLGBTQ Sociology Criminal & Law Directed by Women
Tells the story of three individuals who escaped persecution at home based on their homosexuality to claim refugee status in the United States.
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POINT OF ATTACKTerrorism Studies Sociology Political Science Middle Eastern Studies Islamic Studies Criminal & Law American Studies Directed by Women Immigration
Point of Attack is a critically acclaimed, timely documentary that chronicles the post-9/11 racial profiling, large scale round-ups, detentions and mass deportations of Arab, Muslim and South Asian men as part of the government’s “War on Terrorism.”
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PUBLIC MEMORY: A FILM ABOUT AMERICAN MEMORIALS
This timely documentary encourages Americans to think more deeply about the importance of memorials on our landscape. In light of the continuing debate surrounding the September 11th memorial design in New York, it is an excellent opportunity for the greater public to rethink the meanings and motivations behind building a memorial of such historical significance.
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THE AMERICAN DREAM: PUERTO RICANS AND MEXICANS IN NEW YORKUrban Studies Spanish Language Sociology Puerto Rican Studies New York City Latino Studies Latin-American Studies American Studies Directed by Women Immigration
This documentary examines two migrant experiences, one from the Caribbean and one from Latin America, which comprise an important part of the Hispanic experience in New York.
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GIRL BEAT: POWER OF THE DRUMWomen's Studies Spanish Language Sociology Music Latino Studies Dance Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
This video profiles members of Banda Dida, an all-girl drumming and vocal group in Salvador, Brazil.
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VIEW FROM THE INSIDE: YOU'RE NEVER OVER LOVEPsychology & Psychiatry Health Disabilities Death & Dying Aging / Gerontology Directed by Women
In Just Ordinary Days, Cindy, a 47-year-old woman with terminal cancer, discussed her imminent death. Three years later, the people closest to her present the next chapter in her story. Supported by health-care professionals and members of the clergy, Cindy’s family members and friends talk about what her loss has meant to them, how they are coping with that loss, and how they have found ways to keep her in their lives.
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PICTURES FROM THE OLD COUNTRYSociology Europe Eastern Europe Cultural Studies Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
This video chronicles the filmmaker’s quest to uncover the mystery of her Slovak identity and heritage. As a young girl growing up during the Cold War, she was curious about the 'strange' language spoken by her grandmother and the enigma that shrouds her past.
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LOCAL COLORAfrican-American Studies Performing Arts Directed by Women
This documentary chronicles the production of a play at the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, one of the five largest African-American theater companies in the U.S., examining the work of everyone involved, including the actors, director, lighting and set design, sound design, and producer.
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WATER NIGHT, TOUCH LIGHTArt History Disabilities Directed by Women
This video explores art and creativity through the work of three painters who are blind. As each artist reveals her perceptions of color, light and landscape, uniquely moving stories emerge amid a background of richly colored paintings and striking work techniques.
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THE UNAPOLOGETIC LIFE OF MARGARET RANDALLWomen's Studies Sociology Literature Cultural Studies Directed by Women Immigration
This portrait of Margaret Randall—activist, poet, writer, teacher and photographer—comes at a particularly appropriate time, as patriotism is being equated in some quarters with keeping silent about important issues.
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RED RAINWomen's Studies Sociology LGBTQ Directed by Women
This documentary profiles Gina ‘Boom Boom’ Guidi and her rise to the top ranks of women’s professional boxing.
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900 HANDSChildren & Young Adult Education Art History Directed by Women
From December 1999 through October 2000, the entire community at the John D. Runkle School in Brookline, Massachusetts worked together to create a work of public art.
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