Historical and Political Themes
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Inside Job
In 2008, the United States saw the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Millions of…
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16 Bars
Following three inmates at the city jail in Richmond, Virginia, 16 Bars offers a glimpse at…
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This Changes Everything
Preceded by the short film Lamb Filmmaker Tom Donahue assembles a collection of powerful female voices…
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1968: The Year that Changed America
Mapping the tumultuous events of the entire year, 1968 highlights monumental shifts in the modern landscape of…
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55 Steps
When Eleanor Riese (Helena Bonham Carter) discovers that the medication she receives at St. Mary’s Psychiatric…
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Seats at the Table
At the University of Virginia, Andrew Kaufman has taught the acclaimed class Books Behind Bars: Life,…
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Drewary J. Brown: Working for a Better Day
Drewary J. Brown was a legendary figure in the struggle for racial justice in central Virginia.…
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Little Woods
In a quaint North Dakota oil town, sisters Ollie and Deb must break the rules in…
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Same God
In 2015, Dr. Larycia Hawkins, an African-American political science professor at Wheaton College, wanted to show…
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Charlottesville
Produced by University of Virginia Center for Politics and the Community Idea Stations, this documentary revisits the…
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Still Life
In 2014, a national news-worthy chemical dump threatened to reduce West Virginia’s proud capital to its…
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The Front Runner
Gary Hart, the charming U.S Senator from Colorado, was considered the frontrunner for the 1988 Democratic…
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Black in Blue
Before 1967, the American Southeastern Conference boasted a roster composed entirely of white athletes. In the…
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The Providers
In rural America, many people struggle to find adequate access to healthcare. Set in northern New…
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West Main Street
Preceded by short film Transit West Main Street in Charlottesville, Virginia, serves as a cultural hub…
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Woman at War
Halla is a 50-year-old independent woman and passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her…
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Virginia 12th
Virginia 12th, produced by NowThis, is the story of Chris Hurst, who became the youngest local…
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United Skates
Late at night, unbeknownst to many Americans, roller-skating rinks across the country come alive, featuring a…
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