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Children of the Taliban. by Bryon, Jordan,film director.; Mettelsiefen, Marcel,film director.; Foy, Claire,actor.; DogWoof (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Claire FoyOriginally produced by DogWoof in 2023.This documentary tells the story of four young children living in Kabul, Afghanistan and focuses on two boys and two girls whose lives have changed dramatically since U.S. troops completed their withdrawal from the country last summer and the Taliban swept to power.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Military history..; Human rights.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Current affairs.; Children.; Revolutions.; Afghanistan.; Labor.; Taliban.; United States--Foreign relations--Middle East.;
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Praying for Armageddon. by Rowley, Michael,film director.; Hessen Schei, Tonje,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2024.With close quarters journalism, this feature documentary embeds with American believers who prepare for The Holy War, and exposes how powerful megachurch pastors call for the 'final battle' that they believe will trigger the Second Coming of Christ. A deep dive into power and policy, PRAYING FOR ARMAGEDDON unveils how politicians driven by faith embrace Israel as the key to their prophetic vision for the end of days. At any cost.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Philosophy and religion.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; Christianity.; Israel.;
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American Coup. by Lichtenstein, Brad,film director.; Richen, Yoruba,film director.; Campbell, Alan,actor.; David, Keith,actor.; Deni, Michael,actor.; Giddens, Rhiannon,actor.; Hobson, Thomas,actor.; Graham, Varshay,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alan Campbell, Keith David, Michael Deni, Rhiannon Giddens, Thomas Hobson, Varshay GrahamOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.AMERICAN COUP: WILMINGTON 1898 tells the story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” ​​self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. From American Experience.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Enthnology.; History, Modern.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; History.; African Americans.; Racism.; North Carolina.;
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Tomorrow's Freedom. by Scott, Georgia,film director.; Scott, Sophia,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2022.Made over the course of 5 years, TOMORROW'S FREEDOM gains intimate access to the family of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouthi. Combining unfolding events on the ground, in-depth interviews, and powerful archive spanning over 30 years, we see Marwan's evolution from activist to learned politician, uniting people and bringing hope to a flatlined peace process. If given a chance, could Barghouthi pave the way for an inclusive, democratic and peaceful future?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Current affairs.; Politicians.; Palestine.;
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Upstream, Downriver. by Burnette Stogner, Maggie,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2025.Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, UPSTREAM, DOWNRIVER (2022) takes viewers on a powerful journey into the heart of the battle for water justice with a rousing and informative spotlight on policy interventions, urgent action, and innovative solutions for clean, safe water for all.Released in 2025, UPSTREAM, DOWNRIVER — UNITING FOR WATER JUSTICE features two new powerful stories of front-line communities rallying for water justice. From Lowndes County, Alabama to New Orleans, the Navajo Nation, Los Angeles, Pacific Northwest, and more, communities are uniting in an urgent fight for clean water.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Environmental sciences.; Science.; Human rights.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; Environmentalism.; Political participation.; Pollution.; United States.; Water--Pollution.; Water.; Political activists.;
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Be Like Others. by Eshaghian, Tanaz,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2008.In Iran, according to Islamic law, homosexuality is punishable by death. However, sex-change operations are not only legal, they are embraced by a society that accepts male or female, but nothing in between. This is an intimate, yet alarming, exploration of the grip of Iranian theocracy and the power of internalized shame and the lengths some people will go to conform.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Medicine.; Foreign study.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; LGBTQ.; Current affairs.; Transgender people.; Medical care.; Islam.; Iran.;
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Hummingbirds. by Contreras, Estefanía,film director.; Del Carmen Castaños, Silvia,film director.; Factory 25 (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Factory 25 in 2023.In HUMMINGBIRDS, Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks. Filmed collaboratively over the final summer of their fleeting youth, their cinematic self-portrait celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools of survival and resistance.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Experimental films.; Arts.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Emigration and immigration.; Autobiographies.; Teenagers.; Coming-of-age films.; Mexico.; Southern States.; Hispanic Americans.;
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The Black Candle. by Asante, M.K.,film director.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Shout Studios in 2008.A documentary about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community, and culture, using Kwanzaa as a vehicle to celebrate the African-American experience. The seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith) are so important to African-Americans today. The documentary explores the holiday's growth out of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s to its present-day reality as a global, pan-African holiday embraced by over 40 million celebrants.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Christmas films.;
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Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory. by M. Vishton, Peter,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter M. VishtonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2012.Explore the real research on how memory functions. By tapping into a series of scientifically proven strategies, tricks, and techniques, and by practicing them through dynamic exercises, you'll emerge from the end of this short course with the ability to process information more effectively and to increase your chance of remembering almost anything you want.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Health.; Psychology.; Social sciences.; Instructional films.; Memory.; Brain.;
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Sacrilege: The Unholy Radicalization of Europe. by Avrich, Barry,film director.; Cox, Brian,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brian CoxOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Journeying through Vienna, Paris, Copenhagen, Nice, and Malmo, this documentary investigates Europe's transformation into a hub of extremism. Through personal stories and expert insights, it reveals the impact of radical Islam, political missteps, and failed immigration policies. Featuring unprecedented access to former ISIS radicals, terrorism victims, and prominent voices like the Chief Rabbi of Denmark and Nice’s top Imam, this film offers a powerful, illuminating look at the forces reshaping the continent. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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