Directed by Women
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THE AXE IN THE ATTICAfrican-American Studies Anthropology American Studies Political Science Cinema Studies Sociology 2008 Directed by Women
What does it mean to be exiled in your own country? In the aftermath of Katrina, two filmmakers embark on a road trip to meet displaced evacuees. An important American documentary, The Axe in the Attic tackles questions of race, class, and the breakdown of trust between a government and its citizens.
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MEN ON THE EDGE: fishermen’s diaryPolitical Science Cultural Studies Middle Eastern Studies Anthropology Sociology Religion & Spirituality Jewish Studies Islamic Studies 2008 Directed by Women
On an abandoned beach off the coast of Israel, against all odds, Israeli and Palestinian fishermen live and work together. Men on the Edge: Fishermen's Diary documents four years in their lives, an eclectic group of men brought together by a shared relationship with the sea.
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THE JUDGE AND THE GENERALLatin-American Studies Criminal & Law World History Peace & Conflict Anthropology Political Science 2008 Directed by Women
In 1998, judge Juan Guzman, a longtime Pinochet supporter, was assigned to prosecute the ex-Chilean dictator for human rights crimes. This engrossing documentary follows the twists and turns of this landmark case; one that influenced the application of human rights laws around the world.
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THE ORDER OF MYTHSAfrican-American Studies American Studies American History Sociology 2008 Directed by Women
The first Mardi Gras in America was celebrated in Mobile, Alabama in 1703. In 2008, it is still racially segregated. A fascinating investigation into our nation's history and traditions, this acclaimed, award-winning documentary illuminates the complexities of race relations in 21st century America.
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STRAWBERRY FIELDSEconomics Environmental Studies Labor Studies Middle Eastern Studies Political Science Peace & Conflict 2008 Directed by Women
Planted in Israel, harvested in Gaza, and exported to gourmet markets across Europe, the Gazan strawberry is the only product sold abroad as Palestinian produce. The amazing story of this little red fruit is a study in globalization and politics that offers a fresh perspective on the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
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THE LOST COLONYAnthropology Health Europe Eastern Europe Science Russia Biology 2008 Directed by Women
The recent history of Abkhazia - a breakaway republic in Georgia, like South Ossetia - is told through the story of a once-renowned scientific institute struggling to survive after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. It's a far different perspective on the Russia-Georgia crisis than what's reported on CNN.
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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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WHAT’S UNDER YOUR HAT?Psychology & Psychiatry Health Disabilities Art History 2008 Directed by Women
A journey into the world of outsider art, as seen through the works of Judith Scott, an artist with Down Syndrome whose enigmatic sculptures have won her worldwide acclaim.
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JOURNEY OF A RED FRIDGEAsian Studies Anthropology Labor Studies Cultural Studies Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
The journey of a young boy, hired to carry a red Coca-Cola fridge across the Himalayan Mountains, is an acute portrait of child labor in the developing world. This unusually beautiful and moving documentary is supported by the Global Fund for Children.
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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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LADIES OF THE LANDBusiness American Studies Economics Environmental Studies Health Labor Studies Women's Studies 2008 Directed by Women
As small farms continue to disappear at an alarming rate, a growing number of women are venturing into this tradition-bound, male-dominated industry - and revitalizing it from within. Ladies of the Land explores the recent emergence of the woman farmer and its connection to the boom in organic agriculture.
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TANGIER TREEHOUSEChildren & Young Adult Architecture African Studies Middle Eastern Studies Islamic Studies Environmental Studies 2008 Directed by Women
When a group of Moroccan street children faced with the choice of emigrating illegally to Europe take part in a treehouse building workshop, they find themselves unexpectedly transformed. This wonderful documentary offers a timely and intimate window into the world of Arab youth.
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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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NEVER PERFECT2008 Women's Studies Sociology Psychology & Psychiatry Media Studies Health Asian-American Studies Asian Studies Anthropology American Studies Directed by Women
How are ideals of beauty influenced by race, history, and geopolitics? And how are these ideals reinforced in ethnic communities? With a rich selection of film clips and archival footage, Never Perfect examines the dramatic rise in popularity of cosmetic surgery among Asian-American women.
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SONIAArt History Women's Studies Russia Performing Arts Jewish Studies Eastern Europe Cultural Studies Architecture 2007 Directed by Women
A magical portrait of Russia's revolutionary artistic avant-garde - Mayakovsky, Voloshin, Blok, Malevich, Tatlin - through the life of Sonia Dymshitz-Tolstaya, an impassioned artist whose life reflected the social upheavals of her time. She was one of the few Jewish women who became part of this inner circle.
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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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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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THE BLOOD OF YINGZHOU DISTRICTPolitical Science Health Children & Young Adult Asian Studies Anthropology AIDS 2007 Academy Award Winners & Nominees Directed by Women
2007 Academy Award® winner for Best Documentary Short Subject, The Blood of Yingzhou District is a groundbreaking documentary film which exposes the hidden AIDS epidemic in China, a country not commonly associated with the disease.
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