The Children of God

This documentary (1967) looks at the faces within the welfare rolls, and echoing them, finds defeat, degradation, and “an aura of illegitimacy” engendered by “cumbersome and paternalistic” rules. Welfare is treated as a “privilege” rather than as a “right” that recipients feel. There is not enough money for a decent existence — each request for […]

Marcus Garvey (born August 17, 1887, St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica—died June 10, 1940, London, England) was a charismatic Black leader who organized the first important American Black nationalist movement (1919–26), based in New York City’s Harlem. Streamed live on August 1, 2020, the virtual forum features — Dr. Julius Garvey (Son of Marcus Mosiah Garvey), […]

Raised in the South by a young single mother, Matazadach’s upbringing was shaped by strong family ties and deep musical roots. His aunts were like sisters, his uncles like brothers, and his mother a rock of resilience. Early exposure to the sounds of the early 2000s—artists like 50 Cent, Stack Bundles, T.I., Jeezy, and Young Dro—ignited his love for hip-hop. Show More

The Unshakeable Faith of Job Through Trials and Tribulations. Faith of Job brings the timeless biblical story of Job to life brilliantly. This electrifying stage play resonates deeply with each viewer, inviting you to reflect on your own personal struggles and challenges while discovering the inner strength that can be drawn from faith. Show More

Documentary on modern black gospel music, focusing on the pioneering Rev. Thomas Dorsey and Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith Show More

A democracy and a dictatorship. A presidential campaign and dirty money. War and death. When Nicolas Sarkozy affirmed in the press that “No one can make sense of it”, he was trying to discredit the investigation into his ties with Muammar Gaddafi, portraying it as a bunch of gibberish. As Sarkozy and his many accomplices […]

An unflinching verité portrait of the children of Stanton Elementary School in North Philadelphia, an inner-city neighborhood where 90% of the students live below the poverty line. Seen through the viewpoint of devoted principal Deanna Burney, the film shows Stanton as grossly underfunded, understaffed, and filled with children struggling to overcome their difficulties. But for […]

Development, history, and colonialism collide when a seemingly simple aid project spirals out of control in Haiti. Headstrong American Tim Myers clashes with Haitian leader Anselme Saimplice, forcing a reckoning on privilege and power. Show More

An examination of our dietary choices and the food we put in our bodies. Show More

The life of Bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth through childhood, the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, the lessons he learns from his father, and the experience he gains about the dangers posed by human hunters in the forest. Show More