Debonair Dancers is a 1986 short American documentary film produced and directed by Alison Nigh-Strelich, and narrated by Jack Lemmon. It is about The more
Debonair Dancers is a 1986 short American documentary film produced and directed by Alison Nigh-Strelich, and narrated by Jack Lemmon. It is about The Debonaire Special Dancers of Bakersfield, CA, a group started decades ago by John Soiu and continues today under the direction of Sheri Fortino. The group fosters social and life skills while stimulating creativity and confidence in the special needs students it serves. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
The life and work of the woman described as "The Rosa Parks of Gay Rights". During the repressive 1950's, Dr. Evelyn Hooker undertook ground breaking more
The life and work of the woman described as "The Rosa Parks of Gay Rights". During the repressive 1950's, Dr. Evelyn Hooker undertook ground breaking research that led to a radical discovery: homosexuals were not, by definition, "sick." Dr. Hooker's finding sent shock waves through the psychiatric community and culminated in a major victory for gay rights - in 1974 the weight of her studies, along with gay activism, forced the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its official manual of mental disorders. Startling archival footage of the medical procedure used to "cure" homosexuality, images from the underground gay world of the McCarthy era and home movies of literary icon Christopher Isherwood bring to life history which we must never forget. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. close
An introduction to apartheid and the contextualization of the history of the changing nature of state repression would provide a good foundation from more
An introduction to apartheid and the contextualization of the history of the changing nature of state repression would provide a good foundation from which to view the film. It should also be explained that state repression in 1985 occurred as a response to increasingly successful organized. close
A group of elderly women go on vacation to the seaside. One of them takes her son along and constantly watches him saying he has a brain tumor. His problem is something else entirely.
A group of elderly women go on vacation to the seaside. One of them takes her son along and constantly watches him saying he has a brain tumor. His problem is something else entirely. close
Promises to Keep follows agitator Snyder and the Community for Creative Non-Violence by showing film-fragments, news-bulletin images from records, and more
Promises to Keep follows agitator Snyder and the Community for Creative Non-Violence by showing film-fragments, news-bulletin images from records, and newspaper headlines about the fight to force the government to live up to their promise to provide the homeless of Washington D.C. with proper shelter. close
In a moving cinema verite style, A Stitch for Time presents the idea that ordinary people can become diplomats working toward the goal of world peace. more
In a moving cinema verite style, A Stitch for Time presents the idea that ordinary people can become diplomats working toward the goal of world peace. Interviews with the Boise, Idaho women who made the quilt establish the background for the project and reveal that though some are longtime activists, others have never been politically involved, but all are united by their need to ensure a safe world for their children and society. close
Sam is a 1986 American short documentary film directed by Aaron D. Weisblatt. It focuses on Sam Phelps, a New York State farmer who is opposed to the more
Sam is a 1986 American short documentary film directed by Aaron D. Weisblatt. It focuses on Sam Phelps, a New York State farmer who is opposed to the destruction of a nearby watershed, and argues for better planning and land management. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
Interviews with seven American veterans of the Spanish Civil War who fought for the Loyalist cause during the war and went on to live lives of activism.
Interviews with seven American veterans of the Spanish Civil War who fought for the Loyalist cause during the war and went on to live lives of activism. close
Beyond Imagining: Margaret Anderson and the 'Little Review' is a 1992 American short documentary film about Margaret Caroline Anderson, who founded the more
Beyond Imagining: Margaret Anderson and the 'Little Review' is a 1992 American short documentary film about Margaret Caroline Anderson, who founded the journal Little Review in 1914, an overlooked but profound influence on American literature. Anderson introduced writers such as Gertrude Stein, Emma Goldman, Djuna Barnes, and Ezra Pound, and went to trial for publishing excerpts from James Joyce's new work, Ulysses. Immersed in her own pointed, charismatic writings, this engrossing profile follows Anderson's inspiring life and travels. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
A documentary on youth gang violence in Los Angeles and the special police detail which is designated to fight it. Nominated for the Best Documentary Short Subject Oscar.
A documentary on youth gang violence in Los Angeles and the special police detail which is designated to fight it. Nominated for the Best Documentary Short Subject Oscar. close
Language Says It All is a 1987 American short documentary film about deaf children and their caregivers, directed by Rhyena Halpern and produced by Halpern more
Language Says It All is a 1987 American short documentary film about deaf children and their caregivers, directed by Rhyena Halpern and produced by Halpern and Megan Williams. The film follows four families as they come to understand their deaf child's need for language. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadian more
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadian painter Sam Borenstein. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. In Canada, it was named best short documentary at the 12th Genie Awards. close
The Mark of the Maker looks at the art of manual paper-making. Kathryn and Howard Clark tell of how they got into the habit of doing this, and why they more
The Mark of the Maker looks at the art of manual paper-making. Kathryn and Howard Clark tell of how they got into the habit of doing this, and why they set up shop in rural Indiana. David McGowan's Academy Award-nominated documentary is one of those productions that shows a little known but useful practice. close
The story about The Children's Storefront School, an independent tuition-free school in Harlem, set up in 1966 to help kids from poor neighborhoods get better education and support.
The story about The Children's Storefront School, an independent tuition-free school in Harlem, set up in 1966 to help kids from poor neighborhoods get better education and support. close
The Cry of Reason: Beyers Naude - An Afrikaner Speaks Out is a 1988 documentary film directed by Robert Bilheimer. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The Cry of Reason: Beyers Naude - An Afrikaner Speaks Out is a 1988 documentary film directed by Robert Bilheimer. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. close
Oscar nominated documentary short about two Jewish lesbians getting a Jewish marriage. They interview the rabbi, the family members, especially one of more
Oscar nominated documentary short about two Jewish lesbians getting a Jewish marriage. They interview the rabbi, the family members, especially one of the mothers who has a hard time coping with the fact that their daughter is a lesbian. They go through their feeling for each other, and what kind of wedding they want, and how to do it... close
Love Struck is a 1986 short film directed by Richard Masur, starring John Simon Jones and Judge Reinhold. In this modern American romance, an awkward, more
Love Struck is a 1986 short film directed by Richard Masur, starring John Simon Jones and Judge Reinhold. In this modern American romance, an awkward, lovable girl goes after her crush. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. close
Silver into Gold is a 1987 American short documentary film produced by Lynn Mueller. The film looks at American athletes Gail Roper and Sister Marion more
Silver into Gold is a 1987 American short documentary film produced by Lynn Mueller. The film looks at American athletes Gail Roper and Sister Marion Irvine, and tells how they overcame personal obstacles, as well as social pressures against female athletes, to become world-class competitors. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
Tuesday Morning Ride is based on the short story "A Summer Tragedy" by Arna Bontemps, a Harlem Renaissance writer. Set in the 1930s, the story depicts more
Tuesday Morning Ride is based on the short story "A Summer Tragedy" by Arna Bontemps, a Harlem Renaissance writer. Set in the 1930s, the story depicts an old man and woman -- he a stroke victim, she blind -- who feel they have nothing to live for since their children do not visit. They decide to put on their finest clothing and take a final ride in their car -- with no turning back. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. close
In the Wee Wee Hours... is a 1987 American short documentary film directed by Izak Ben-Meir about homeless people in Los Angeles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
In the Wee Wee Hours... is a 1987 American short documentary film directed by Izak Ben-Meir about homeless people in Los Angeles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
Jim Dine: A Self-Portrait on the Walls is a 1995 American short documentary film about artist Jim Dine produced by Nancy Dine and Richard Stilwell. The more
Jim Dine: A Self-Portrait on the Walls is a 1995 American short documentary film about artist Jim Dine produced by Nancy Dine and Richard Stilwell. The film follows Dine as he produces an exhibition by drawing in charcoal directly on the walls of a German museum. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close
Burning Down Tomorrow is a 1990 American short documentary film about the global rainforest crisis. It was produced and directed by Kit Thomas. It was more
Burning Down Tomorrow is a 1990 American short documentary film about the global rainforest crisis. It was produced and directed by Kit Thomas. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. close