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Too famous : the rich, the powerful, the wishful, the notorious, the damned / by Wolff, Michael,1953-author.; Wolff, Michael,1953-Columns.Selections.;
"The bestselling author of Fire and Fury is once again coming for some of the largest power brokers in America as he brings to light their lives, careers, and always equivocal end games"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Celebrities in mass media.; Executives; Fame.; Gossip in mass media.; Journalists; Mass media; Politicians; Publishers and publishing; Television broadcasting of news;
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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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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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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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Omar and Cedric. by Jack Davies, Nicolas,film director.; Bixler-Zavala, Cedric,actor.; Rodriguez-Lopez, Omar,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Omar Rodriguez-LopezOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Get an all-access pass into the masterminds behind Grammy award-winning band The Mars Volta: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. A uniquely personal chronicle of the life-long friendship between two era-defining artists, the film is a depiction of love, death, and inspiration – with a soundtrack that has defined a generation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Biography.; Musicians.; Popular culture.; Performing arts.;
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Glow. by Baur, Gabriel,film director.; Staub, Irene,actor.; First Run Features (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Irene StaubOriginally produced by First Run Features in 2017."Someone who glows so brightly is not going to grow old," Fellini prophesied about Irene Staub, aka Lady Shiva, one of the all-time greatest Swiss divas. Though Irene had a vibrant career as a model and singer in an underground Zürich band between 1968 and the late 80s, she died far too young. Through archival footage and interviews with prominent figures, director Gabriel Baur tells her story.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Artists.;
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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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Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. by Goldsmith, Rick,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2023.Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is quietly gobbling up newspapers across the country and gutting them, but no one knows why-- until journalist Julie Reynolds begins to investigate. Her findings trigger rebellions across the country by journalists working at Alden-owned newspapers. Backed by the NewsGuild union, the newsmen and women go toe-to-toe with their “vulture capitalist” owners in a battle to save and rebuild local journalism in America. Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service, the lifeblood of our democracy? “The collapse of local news is a deep threat to democracy and the fabric of communities. But we can't turn this around without comprehending how we got here. Stripped for Parts vividly shows the causes and consequences of the decimation of community journalism.” - Steve Waldman, Founder and President, Rebuild Local NewsMode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Journalism.; Digital communications.; Business.; Economic development.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Current affairs.;
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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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