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The Daily: Looking for Claudia Jones, a Black Stock Film
Enemy of the state, visionary, freedom fighter, rebel with a cause – just who was Claudia Jones?
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Namism. Could your name be holding you back?
In the film, Morgan Spurlock, the producer of Super Size Me sent out thousands of identical resumes, half with the name DeShawn Williams and half with the name Jake Williams. Jake Williams was called back 35% more
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Documentary: Amazing Journeys: New Orleans like you’ve never seen it.
This unique documentary allows you to see New Orleans through the eyes of its most knowledgeable residents. The filmmakers sat down with a former mayor, a restaurateur, a jazz musician, a poet, a debutant, and the district attorney to get a complete picture of the city we lovingly call “The Big Easy.”
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Spike Lee discusses the making of ‘If God Is Willing’ and ‘Da Creek Don’t Rise’
If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise, which premiered Aug. 23 on HBO, is his second four-hour documentary about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, following 2006’s Peabody Award–winning When the Levees Broke.
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Gandy Dancers Documentary
This documentary highlights the deep vocal history of Black railroad workers on the South. The verbal traditions and cadences that coordinated and motivated these men to contribute to literally change the landscape of America.