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Inventos - Hip Hop Cubano
Date: 1/1/2005Call Number: V 225Format: DVDProducers: Eli Jacobs-FantauzziCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Cuban Hip Hop provides a unique insight into the realities and politics of contemporary Cuba. Experience this as Inventos follows some of the pioneers of this musical movement to their homes, the stage and as they travel abroad for the first time. Inventos embodies the true spirit of Hip Hop, which is to build something that is powerful and useful out of what is seemingly impossible.
Just as Hip Hop in the U.S. began as a form of creative self expression bringing awareness to oppressive social conditions, Cuban Hip Hop demonstrates the innovative and indestructible spirit born from a people suppressed by the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Inventos, serves as a reminder of the political consciousness through which this music was created. Thirty years after its conception, and in spite of commercialisation, Hip Hop culture continues to give voice to people who refuse to be silenced, ignored and cut off from the larger society. The film shows how both cultures reflect similar social struggles and if brought together, could transcend cultural barriers and build a collective community dedicated to spreading messages of truth and empowerment globally.
Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson's American Journey
Date: 1/1/2005Call Number: V 235Format: DVDProducers: Abbey GinzbergCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
A timely and unforgettable story about one person’s commitment to integrity and human rights and his profound influence on the American judicial system. Riveting and thought-provoking film transports viewers through the inspiring life and work of one of the first African-American federal judges in the United States and chronicles the impact of his decisions on the lives of millions
As the first black attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Kennedy Justice Department in the 1960’s, Henderson, fresh out of law school, confronted the intricate challenges of being a black man in authority within the largely all-white world of the American legal system. With rare and powerful archival footage SOUL OF JUSTICE offers viewers an intimate window into the world of the young lawyer as he grapples with tough choices, including the decision to loan a car to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a crucial act which which ultimately cost him his job.
Under the Radar
Date: 1/1/2005Call Number: V 259Format: DVDProducers: J Plunky BranchCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Documentary introducing viewers to the history of Afro-Cuban music and samples Cuba's current music scene. The film's producer/director, jazz saxophonist J. Plunky Branch, documents and highlights the musical collaborations of Afro-Cuban musicians and rappers with noted Afro-American jazz musicians and hip-hop producer Sir Fire. Branch, Sir Fire, and executive producer Alvin Bailey traveled to Havana, Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba, to record a variety of Afro-Cuban artists performing and sharing music, history, and culture; and interacting Under the Radar.
Venezuela: Talking of Power
Date: 1/1/2005Call Number: V 286Format: VHSProducers: Global Women's StrikeCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Sex, race & class in revolutionary Venezuela. From the hills of Caracas to the banks of the Orinoco, the grassroots tell us how they are changing our world. Clips of President Chavez; Nora Castañeda, Women’s Development Bank, and others.
La Raza de Colorado - La Historia
Date: 1/1/2005Call Number: V 356Format: DVDProducers: Rocky Mt PBS - Lisa OlkenCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Explores the history and heritage of Colorado's Latino culture from the 1500s to the 1940s - from the Aztecas and the Spanish Conquistadors to the 1846 US war on Mexico, from the rise of the migrant farm workers to the zoot suit rebellion. Includes rare footage and extensive interviews.
Race is the Place
Date: 11/1/2005Call Number: V 669Format: DVDProducers: Ray Telles, Rick Tejada-FloresCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Funny, angry and profound. A visual and verbal riff on race in America from a wide variety of artists, poets, rappers, performance artists and stand-up comics. Combines racially charged clips from old movies with interviews and performances. These pieces dare to examine one of the most emotionally explosive issues in American life, busting stereotypes by using humor and poetry to say things traditionally left unsaid.
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Date: 6/29/2005Call Number: V 646Format: DVDCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Two documentary filmmakers travel to the red light district of Sonagchi, Calcutta. The film follows their time spent with the children of prostitutes, most of whom are expected to join the line of prostitution themselves within a few years. The filmmakers develop friendships with these children through a photography class they start.
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