Jewish Studies
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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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THE GREAT COMMUNIST BANK ROBBERYSociology Political Science Media Studies Jewish Studies Eastern Europe Criminal & Law Cinema Studies
This striking documentary reveals the incredible story behind the greatest bank robbery that ever occurred in a Communist state - a tale of disillusionment, resistance, government propaganda, and Jewish life behind the iron curtain.
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VIENNA 1900Europe Cultural Studies Art History Jewish Studies Human Sexuality Directed by Women
Earlier this year, Gustav Klimt's "Adele Bloch-Bauer I" was sold for $135 million, the largest amount ever paid for a painting. This wonderful new documentary invites viewers to explore Vienna at the turn-of-the-century and the rich artistic movement that engendered such a work.
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GOLUB: LATE WORKS ARE THE CATASTROPHESTerrorism Studies New York City Kartemquin Films Women's Studies Sociology Photography Media Studies Latin-American Studies Jewish Studies Criminal & Law Art History American Studies
An acclaimed documentary on American artist Leon Golub, whose politically charged work calls attention to human rights violations and the abuse of power around the world.
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AT THE GREEN LINEPeace & Conflict Middle Eastern Studies Jewish Studies
A passionate and balanced documentary about the "Courage to Refuse" movement that looks at the political, ethical and moral choices facing Israeli soldiers.
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LESSONS IN FEARSociology Psychology & Psychiatry Middle Eastern Studies Jewish Studies Islamic Studies Children & Young Adult
Lessons in Fear compares the Israeli and Palestinian educational systems and looks at what young kids on both side are being taught.
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CARPATI: 50 Miles, 50 YearsJewish Studies Music Eastern Europe
Carpati: 50 Miles 50 Years focuses on Zev Godinger, a Jewish ice cream man of the Carpathian Mountains, a self-described "proste" (ordinary) Jew who embarks on a symbolic pilgrimage to his hometown.
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PALESTINE POST 9/11Terrorism Studies Sociology Middle Eastern Studies Jewish Studies Islamic Studies
Palestine Post 911 is an examination of the tragic events of 911 from a Palestinian perspective. The film examines the setback the Palestinian cause has suffered as a result of Al Qaeda’s actions.
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BET HERUT: The End of The BeginningSociology Middle Eastern Studies Jewish Studies
On a Fulbright Fellowship, local filmmakers K.M. Winikur and Eran Preis traveled to Israel to shoot a one-hour documentary about a small socialist farming community, known as Moshav Bet Herut.
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WALTER ROSENBLUM: In Search Of Pitt StreetPhotography New York City Art History Jewish Studies American Studies Directed by Women
A documentary film about the life and career of noted photographer, Walter Rosenblum, covering his work with the Photo League, described by The New York Times as suffused with formal beauty and expressive power and tenderness.
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MY GRANDFATHER'S HOUSEJewish Studies Eastern Europe Directed by Women
A personal documentary that follows filmmaker Eileen Douglas's determined search to find her grandfather's house in Lithuania, the home he lived in and left behind in 1911 when he fled, at 16, from Kovno to America to escape the Tsar's Army.
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FIRE WITHINMiddle Eastern Studies Jewish Studies Islamic Studies Religion & Spirituality Peace & Conflict Sociology
30 Teenagers (10 Israeli Arabs, 10 Israeli Jews, and 10 American Jews) explore the differences and similarities between them while traveling through Spain and Israel under a special youth program.
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