Latin-American Studies
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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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CHAGAS: a hidden afflictionLatin-American Studies Health Immigration
Chagas, sometimes referred to as "the AIDS of the poor," is a disease that affects nearly 20 million people worldwide, kills nearly 50,000 per year, but is practically unknown to the general public.
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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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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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TEEN MOTHERSWomen's Studies Latin-American Studies Human Sexuality Family Relations Sociology Cultural Studies Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
A stark and honest look at the explosion of teen pregnancy in Brazil, this award-winning documentary follows four young girls, ages 13 to 15, through the course of their pregnancies and into the early days of motherhood.
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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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BULLSHITWomen's Studies Latin-American Studies Labor Studies Environmental Studies Economics Biology Asian Studies Directed by Women
Her opponents gave her the "Bullshit Award" for sustaining global poverty. Time magazine hailed her as one of the great heroes of our time. She is Vandana Shiva and this is a film about globalization, genetic engineering, bio-piracy, food and water.
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MOVING FORWARDWomen's Studies Latin-American Studies Economics Directed by Women
Micro credit may just be a theory to some, but to three low-income women in Cali, Colombia, it has become a source of hope as they work hard to take the stigma out of poverty.
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AFTER THE BLACK BOOKMedia Studies Latin-American Studies Women's Studies Sociology Health Directed by Women
In April of 1999, Chilean journalist Alejandra Matus wrote The Black Book of Chilean Justice, an exposé of the Chilean judicial system.
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CASTRO: MAN AND MYTHLatino Studies Latin-American Studies Sociology Political Science
Presents a side of Castro seldom seen on screen; from his wealthy middle class background, his student days and private life as a family man, to his complicated relationship with the USA.
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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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INNOVATING NICARAGUAEconomics Labor Studies Latin-American Studies Spanish Language
Shows how the Innovators Movement of the Sandinista Workers Union fabricated machine parts and other items to maintain the Nicaraguan economy during the U.S. economic blockade.
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