Orozco: Man of Fireby Laurie Coyle, and Rick Tejada-Flores Follow the life of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco, whose dramatic life, iconoclastic personality, and dynamic paintings have changed the way we view art and politics. American Masters | |
The Other Sideby Amyn Kaderali A family struggles to escape a stark economic wasteland in hopes of immigrating illegally to a new land of opportunity. FUTURESTATES | |
Our Disappeared/Nuestros Desaparecidosby Juan Mandelbaum They dreamed of a revolution that would transform Argentina. But what happened to this hopeful generation who suddenly “disappeared”? Independent Lens, Global Voices | |
P-Star Risingby Gabriel Noble Rapper Priscilla Diaz was dazzling New York nightclub crowds at age nine. But chasing music stardom isn’t child’s play when you live in a shelter, your mom’s an addict, and your dad’s struggling to keep the family afloat. Independent Lens | |
Point of Entry: An Intimate Look at Modern ImmigrationCarlos is an illegal immigrant living in the United States with his wife and two children. His decision to leave Mexico, his parents and siblings weighed heavily on him, but he knew that for them to get ahead he would have to leave for America. He was 15 years old at the time. Today, Carlos is 30 and continues sending money home to his family. Global Voices | |
The Pool Partyby Gary Soto After being invited to a wealthy classmate's pool party, a Mexican American boy seeks advice from friends and family on how to make a big splash. | |
Race Is the Placeby Rick Tejada-Flores and Ray Telles Race Is the Place presents the creative visions of a group of multicultural actors, poets, visual artists and musicians on America’s most pressing social issues. Independent Lens | |
Race: The Power of an Illusionby Larry Adelman Uncovering the history of race, the "science" that justified it, and how these beliefs have taken hold of our imaginations, this documentary series deconstructs the concept of race, demonstrating how it is a biological myth and a social invention. | |
Rebelby Maria Agui Carter A detective story about Loreta Janeta Velazquez, a Cuban woman from New Orleans, who served as a soldier and secret agent during the American Civil War. Voces, Women and Girls Lead | |
Recalling Orange Countyby Mylene Moreno Examining the fierce recall election of Nativo Lopez, a school board leader and immigrant rights activist, Recalling Orange County reveals both the cultural chasm and surprising alliances between the suburban establishment and a growing Latino community. Voces |
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