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Quintessentially British. by Mannion, Frank,film director.; McKellen, Ian,actor.; Dench, Judi,actor.; Vision Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ian McKellen, Judi DenchOriginally produced by Vision Films in 2022.A love letter to all things great and British from their castles, Shakespeare, aristocrats and classic cars to quirky traditions and self-deprecating sense of humor. Did you know that the Queen’s Buckingham Palace isn’t even the largest in England or that the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is based on a real person? There’s so much to discover. Welcome to being QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Current affairs.; Popular culture.;
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Success on Substack. by Skillshare (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Skillshare in 2023.Create a direct channel between you and your audience that no social media algorithm can get between.When writer and dancer Marlee Grace started their first email newsletter ten years ago, they never expected it would turn into Monday Monday, their weekly Substack newsletter on creativity with 24,000 tight-knit subscribers and more than {dollar}80,000 in yearly revenue. Now a published author and podcast host, Marlee uses their newsletter to share essays, life musings and new projects. Crafted for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, or just anyone who has a hobby or passion they’d like to share with the world, this class will help you understand all of the tech, creative practices, strategies, and systems that exist behind a successful email newsletter. If you’re ready to connect with an audience without worrying about an ever-changing algorithm, get ready to discover the magic of writing a subscription newsletter. With Marlee as your guide, you’ll:• Design a newsletter format that's worth reading.• Make a ready-to-use email template that you can adjust each week.• Brainstorm how to monetize and build your readership.• Develop rituals to help you stay committed to your newsletter.• Get creative with your newsletter’s name, about page and themes.Plus, you’ll get access to an in-depth workbook available in both Notion and PDF versions to help you build a customized strategy and launch plan for your newsletter. Whether you aim to launch an email newsletter from scratch on Substack or give a fresh look to an existing newsletter on another platform, the skills taught in this class are versatile and can be applied across various newsletter services. Either way, you’ll leave this class with a newsletter that not only provides an enjoyable space to express yourself, your passions, and your projects but also elevates your creative endeavors to new heights. No previous marketing or business experience is necessary to take this class. Any creator with basic writing skills and a few thoughts to share can benefit from Marlee's lessons. To follow along with Marlee, you’ll need a computer and your preferred note-taking tool.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Business.; Digital communications.; Marketing.; Instructional films.; Business education.; English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching.; Social media.; Vocational guidance.;
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David Harewood on Blackface. by Haynes, Eric,film director.; Harewood, David,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David HarewoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.In this compelling documentary, actor David Harewood explores the complex history of blackface minstrelsy, tracing its origins to the early 19th-century American stage and its popularization in Britain. Featuring interviews with historians, performers, and cultural critics, the film examines how minstrelsy became a global phenomenon, rooted in racial mockery and stereotypes. Harewood reflects on his own experiences and the legacy of shows like "The Black and White Minstrel Show," which attracted millions of viewers in the UK during the mid-20th century. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal narrative, the documentary offers an in-depth look at the ongoing impact of blackface on entertainment and racial identity, revealing its deep and troubling influence on popular culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Mass media and culture.; History.; Racism.; African diaspora.; Culture.;
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Hacking Hate. by Klose, Simon,film director.; Vingren, My,actor.; Cargo Film & Releasing (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
My VingrenOriginally produced by Cargo Film & Releasing in 2024.My Vingren is a well-regarded and award-winning Swedish journalist. Deemed by the media as “the real life ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’” she is known for her in-depth investigations, especially into white supremacist networks. However, her latest journalistic pursuit is about to bring her into considerably dangerous territory. With the use of fake profiles, Vingren dives deep undercover online as a white supremacist and begins to thread together the extreme right’s campaigns to recruit and influence individuals, radicalizing them into a discourse of hate speech and xenophobia. But her ambitious embedded approach comes at a price.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Journalism.; Digital communications.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Current affairs.; Racism.; Social media.; Journalists.; Internet.; Sweden.; Current events.; Disinformation.;
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Nick Offerman: Full Bush. by Deronde, Bill,film director.; Offerman, Nick,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Nick OffermanOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2020."This is a brand-spankin-new, never-before-seen special. It describes the manners by which we modern Americans might pursue a lifestyle that can only be described as Full Bush."Filmed at the gorgeous jewel box known as The Chicago Theatre.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Comedians.; Actors.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World. by Cross, David,film director.; Cross, David,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David CrossOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2024.Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee, David Cross, stars in his eighth stand-up special, shot at Metro in Chicago during his 2023 tour.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Chicago (Ill.).; Comedians.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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Can't Feel Nothing. by Borenstein, David,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2024.A man lies in bed illuminated by the blue-white light of his mobile phone. He doom scrolls past cute pets, outraged opinion pieces and haunting images from the world's hotspots – and he feels absolutely nothing. With curiousity and humour, director David Borenstein travels the world to investigate how bad things really are. Who is pulling the strings when the internet makes us angry, sad, horny or just plain indifferent? And is there any way back? From the American internet troll, a burnt-out superstar in the Asian influencer industry, a cynical fake-news factory in Eastern Europe, Russian state propagandists and an online dominatrix, this is an alarming contemporary diagnosis, with a bold attempt to also look at solutions.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Health.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Social media.; Mental illness.; Internet.; Disinformation.;
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Break the Game. by M. Wagner, Jane,film director.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Video Project in 2023.Alone in her studio apartment, Narcissa Wright livestreams every minute of her quest to be the world's fastest Legend of Zelda player. At the height of her fame, she stops speedrunning and makes a huge announcement: She comes out as a transgender woman.BREAK THE GAME follows Narcissa as she attempts to break the speedrun world record on the new Zelda Game "Breath of the Wild" in order to win back her massive fanbase, which largely abandoned her after coming out.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Social sciences.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; LGBTQ.; Transgender people.; Video games.; Social media.; Popular culture.;
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24x36. by Burke, Kevin,film director.; Dante, Joe,actor.; Raven Banner (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Joe DanteOriginally produced by Raven Banner in 2016.A documentary exploring the birth, death, and resurrection of the illustrated movie poster.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Design.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Popular culture.; Architecture.;
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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty. by Roberts, Jamie,film director.; Fleetwood, Kate,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kate FleetwoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Over the last 50 years, one man has played an unparalleled part in transforming British society. That man is Rupert Murdoch. Feared and fêted by politicians, Murdoch has built the biggest media operation on the planet. His empire has given him extraordinary power and influence. This is its story. It’s an electrifying study of the Murdoch dynasty, charting the ups and downs of an empire. From the ambition that fuelled its success, to the criminality that led to the closure of the News of the World, and the Leveson Inquiry. Ultimately, the empire is broken up. But there’s a powerful new ally setting his sights on the White House.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; Biography.; Globalization--Economic aspects.; Documentary television programs.;
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