Sociology
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LA AMERICANALatino Studies Latin-American Studies Political Science Sociology American Studies Criminal & Law Labor Studies New York City 2009 Immigration
The story of a single mother forced to leave her ailing daughter in Bolivia
in order to provide her with a better life is woven into the current debate
over amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Winner of multiple awards at Latino
film festivals, La Americana puts a human face on this timely and controversial issue.
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WITH A STROKE OF THE CHAVETALatin-American Studies Labor Studies Literature Sociology 2009 Directed by Women
Don Quixote, Les Misérables, One Hundred Years of Solitude. The practice of reading classic works of literature to workers at cigar factories dates back to the mid-1800s. With a Stroke of the Chaveta explores this rich tradition that continues to flourish in Cuba.
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LA CORONACriminal & Law LGBTQ Women's Studies Latin-American Studies Sociology Human Sexuality 2009 Academy Award Winners & Nominees Directed by Women
2008 Academy Award® nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject, La Corona (The Crown) explores the lives of female contestants in an unusual beauty pageant at a high security prison in Bogotá, Colombia. The film addresses issues of female identity, sexuality, crime and equality.
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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 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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AFGHAN MUSCLESCultural Studies Anthropology LGBTQ Islamic Studies Sociology Middle Eastern Studies 2008
Afghan Muscles takes us inside the most popular sport in Afghanistan: body building. Suppressed by the Taliban, this thriving spectator sport now attracts thousands of young men across a country ravaged by war and poverty who dream of attaining a better life through muscles.
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GIMME GREENEnvironmental Studies American Studies Health Sociology 2008
A social history of one of our most recognizable national symbols - the residential lawn. Humorous, but thought-provoking, Gimme Green considers the impact of this uniquely American obsession on the environment, our health, and our way of life.
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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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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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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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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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PERIOD: THE END OF MENSTRUATION?Women's Studies Human Sexuality Health Biology Sociology LGBTQ Children & Young Adult Directed by Women
Seasonale. Depo-Provera. Lybrel. As pharmaceutical companies develop new drugs that allow women to stop their periods for months and years at a time, this film investigates the social, cultural and medical implications of this popular new trend.
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THE HEALING GARDENS OF NEW YORKUrban Studies New York City Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Environmental Studies Criminal & Law African-American Studies Directed by Women
A wonderful film that illustrates the significance of gardens and green spaces in the face of ever growing urbanization and development.
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THE ANGELMAKERSWomen's Studies Alcohol & Drug Abuse Aging / Gerontology Eastern Europe Death & Dying Criminal & Law Sociology Psychology & Psychiatry Directed by Women
In a sleepy Hungarian village, after the First World War, a series of arsenic murders took place. Over 140 bodies were discovered. The victims, all men, were apparently killed by their wives.
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THE GAY MARRIAGE THINGLGBTQ Human Sexuality Family Relations Sociology Political Science American Studies Directed by Women
This documentary about the people embroiled in and affected by the same-sex marriage debate, deftly captures what gets lost in most news reports, the human emotions behind the headlines.
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BURIED IN THE BACKYARDPsychology & Psychiatry American Studies Terrorism Studies Sociology Death & Dying Directed by Women
Since 9/11, American preoccupation with personal security has reached proportions not seen since the Cold War. In this film, we meet regular Americans preparing for the next terrorist attack.
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IN THE WAKE OF THE ZACAAmerican History Sociology American Studies
Nine years in the making, this documentary film offers a riveting window into the past as seen through the eyes of this historic ship and the survivors of those who sailed on her.
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