Political Science
THE UNFORESEENEnvironmental Studies Architecture American Studies Cinema Studies Economics Urban Studies Political Science 2008 Directed by Women
An urgent, beautifully crafted examination of urban sprawl and its impact on the environment, The Unforeseen is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning documentary from director Laura Dunn and executive producers Terrence Malick and Robert Redford.
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WE DON’T PLAY GOLF HERE – and other stories of globalizationPolitical Science Latin-American Studies Environmental Studies Economics 2008
What can the construction of a golf course in Mexico teach us about globalization? This disarmingly engaging documentary offers a primer on how 'free market' economics can distort both culture and the environment.
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AFGHAN WOMEN: a history of struggleWomen's Studies Islamic Studies Russia Political Science Middle Eastern Studies World History 2008 Directed by Women
The tumultuous history of Afghanistan from the perspective of the country's female population, Afghan Women: A History of Struggle chronicles the stories of women who have risked their lives to achieve political, economic, and social equality.
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LIKE A SHIP IN THE NIGHTIrish Studies Women's Studies Political Science Health 2008 Directed by Women
Abortion is illegal in Ireland. Yet every year, more than 8,000 women travel in secret to England to have abortions. They do so despite the risk of life imprisonment and social stigmatization. Like A Ship in the Night follows three such women as they plan their journeys across the sea.
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FRONTRUNNER: the afghan woman who surprised the worldWomen's Studies Media Studies Islamic Studies Political Science Cultural Studies Peace & Conflict Middle Eastern Studies 2008 Directed by Women
The heroic story of the first woman to run for President of Afghanistan. Frontrunner introduces us to Dr. Massouda Jalal, a mother of three children, whose campaign inspired thousands of women across the country to participate in the democratic process.
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FRONTRUNNERSPolitical Science New York City Education American Studies Sociology Media Studies 2008 Directed by Women
It's hard to run for office - even in high school. Frontrunners follows the recent elections at the ultra-competitive Stuyvesant High School in New York City, and explores how politics works at its most nascent level.
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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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COCALEROPolitical Science Latin-American Studies Labor Studies 2007
In 2006, Evo Morales became the first indigenous president of Bolivia - winning the election with the largest majority in the country's history. Hailed as "outstanding" by the New York Times, Cocalero is a captivating portrait of this controversial figure and his astonishing rise to power.
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ORANGE REVOLUTIONPolitical Science Media Studies Eastern Europe Russia 2007
An in-depth look at Ukraine's historic Orange Revolution. Assembled from over 300 hours of original footage and archival materials, featuring penetrating interviews with key players, this documentary chronicles one of the most successful non-violent revolutions in decades.
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TO TELL THE TRUTH: the liu binyan storyMedia Studies Literature Political Science Asian-American Studies Asian Studies 2007 Directed by Women
Chinese journalist Liu Binyan sought out the truth his entire life and consequently paid a huge price for his honesty. Named one of Time Magazine's Asian Heroes, this film documents his incredible story and struggle to build a freer China.
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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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IN MEMORIAM: ALEXANDER LITVINENKORussia Political Science Eastern Europe Criminal & Law Media Studies Islamic Studies Terrorism Studies 2007 Directed by Women
Begun nearly two years before his death, this fascinating documentary offers a meticulous account of the life and final days of ex-FSB agent Alexander Litvinenko, who died of radiation poisoning in November 2006. In the process, it provides extraordinary insight into the current political climate in Russia.
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