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THE CHILDREN'S WAR (guerra dos meninos)Children & Young Adult Spanish Language Sociology Political Science Latin-American Studies Criminal & Law Directed by Women
This prize-winning
documentary examines both the causes and consequences of the brutal war of
extermination Brazilian society is waging against its own children.
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HOLY FATHER AND GLORIASpanish Language Sociology Religion & Spirituality Political Science Latin-American Studies Directed by Women
An emotionally powerful account of Pope John Paul's 1987 visit to Chile, which caused a
massive outpouring of political discontent with the Pinochet regime, including emotional
appeals to the Pope to support protests over the imprisonment and torture of political
prisoners, the lack of political freedom, and widespread hunger and unemployment.
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FAVELASWomen's Studies Spanish Language Sociology Political Science Latin-American Studies
Takes viewers into the heart of the Brazilian favelas, the slums that spread uncontrollably
through Sao Paulo, Brazil's wealthiest industrial center. The social reality of this cruel
habitat is examined by those who dwell there and by artists, philosophers, educators and
sociologists.
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MOTIVATIONSSpanish Language Short Films Latin-American Studies Directed by Women
A portrait of painter Manuel Mendive who discusses the African themes in his art.
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I'LL GO TO SANTIAGOSpanish Language Short Films Latino Studies Directed by Women
A gentle, loving portrait of Santiago de Cuba and its people.
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I AM JUANA BACALLAOSpanish Language Latin-American Studies Music Directed by Women
A profile of the colorful singer who uses the street Spanish of Cuba to sing, swagger and
slang her way into the hearts of her audience.
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CHAMPIONSSpanish Language Latin-American Studies
Members of the 1978 world champion Cuban women's volleyball team discuss their long
hours of training and discipline, the thrill of their victory, and the painful nostalgia of
retirement.
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THE UNCOMPROMISING REVOLUTIONSpanish Language Sociology Political Science Latin-American Studies Cuban Studies
Profiles the Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro at political middle age. The Cuban leader
reflects on his life and Cuba — past, present and future — and declares his continuing faith in
communism.
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CUBA VA!: THE CHALLENGE OF THE NEXT GENERATIONChildren & Young Adult Spanish Language Sociology Latin-American Studies Directed by Women Cuban Studies
This controversial documentary looks at Cuba's future from the outspoken
and dynamic perspective of Cuban youth. Interviews and spontaneous, street corner debates are interwoven
with rarely seen views of Cuban youth culture. The result is an unprecedented view of a
critical moment in Cuban history and Cuban/U.S. relations.
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BENEDITA DA SILVASociology Spanish Language Political Science Latin-American Studies Directed by Women
A profile of the first black woman ever to be elected city councillor and member of the
Brazilian Parliament from the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro.
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THIS OTHER HAITISociology Spanish Language Latin-American Studies
In contrast to the predominant media image of an oppressed and powerless Haitian
populace, this documentary examines the activities of a nationwide peasant movement for
social change in Haiti.
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SACRED EARTHSpanish Language Labor Studies Latin-American Studies Economics Cultural Studies Directed by Women
Reveals the plight of landless peasants in Guatemala, where property ownership is
restricted to a small percentage of the nation's most wealthy citizens.
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