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Go-Go City. by George, Samuel,film director.; Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films in 2021.For decades, Washington DC has stood as a beacon for Black culture and community. Yet a breakneck wave of gentrification threatens to erase this history. GO-GO CITY dives into this rich tapestry, as well as the forces of gentrification that stand to mute it. The film interweaves scenes of massive 2020 protests against racial inequality that filled the neighborhoods of the nation’s capital. Follow along as displaced communities rally around the city’s beloved Go-Go music to retake the streets.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; African Americans.; Political participation.; Communities.; Gentrification.;
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Dante's Indiana : a novel / by Boyagoda, Randy,1976-author.;
In 'Dante's Indiana', Prin moves to small-town Indiana to work for a millionaire whos building a theme park inspired by Dantes 'Inferno', and he quickly becomes involved in the lives of his co-workers and in the struggles of their opioid-ravaged community. When a Black teenager is killed, creationists, politicians and protesters alike descend. In the midst of this American chaos, Prin risks everything to help the lost and angry souls around him while searching for his own way home. Randy Boyagoda lives in Toronto, ON. From the author of 'Original Prin'.
Subjects: Black humor.; Satirical literature.; Faith; Families; Fanaticism;
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All in : an autobiography / by King, Billie Jean,author.; Howard, Johnette,author.; Vollers, Maryanne,author.;
"In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career--six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women's movement, the assassinations and anti-war protests of the 1960s, the civil rights movement, and, eventually, the LGBTQ+ rights movement"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; King, Billie Jean.; Tennis players; Women tennis players;
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The pirate king : the strange adventures of Henry Avery and the birth of the Golden Age of Piracy / by Kingsley, Sean,author.; Cowan, Rex,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.'The Pirate King' is the incredible story of Henry Avery, or the Robin Hood of the Seas, who absconded with millions during the Golden Age of Piracy and who harbored an even greater secret. Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan brilliantly tie Avery to the shadowy lives of two other icons of the early 18th century, including Daniel Defoe, the world-famous novelist and - as few people know - a deep-cover spy with more than 100 pseudonyms, and Archbishop Thomas Tenison, a Protestant with a hatred of Catholic France.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Avery, John, active 1695.; Espionage; Piracy; Pirates;
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A seed in the sun / by Salazar, Aida.;
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and Internet addresses.Lula, a farm-working girl with big dreams, meets Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and other labor rights activists and joins the 1965 protest for workers' rights.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels in verse.; Mexican Americans; Agricultural laborers; Grape Strike, Calif., 1965-1970; Strikes and lockouts;
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Rosewater [videorecording] / by Bahari, Maziar.Then they came for me.Videorecording.; Bodnia, Kim,1965-; García Bernal, Gael,1978-; Leonidas, Dimitri,1987-; Stewart, Jon,1962-; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Gael Garcia Bernal, Dimitri Leonidas, Kim Bodnia.Jon Stewart makes his directorial debut with Rosewater, a drama based on a memoir by the Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari. As the film opens, Bahari returns to his home country in order to report on the 2009 presidential elections there. When the results lead to large public protests, Bahari (Gael Garcia Bernal) videotapes the civil unrest. This brings him to the attention of authorities, who apprehend him and keep him in solitary confinement in hopes of getting him to confess to crimes against Iran. However, his international celebrity leads to help from powerful and unexpected places.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Bahari, Maziar; Feature films.; Journalists; Motion picture producers and directors; Political prisoners; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2015., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
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Rosewater [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Bahari, Maziar.Then they came for me.Videorecording.; Bodnia, Kim,1965-; García Bernal, Gael,1978-; Leonidas, Dimitri,1987-; Stewart, Jon,1962-; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Gael Garcia Bernal, Dimitri Leonidas, Kim Bodnia.Jon Stewart makes his directorial debut with Rosewater, a drama based on a memoir by the Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari. As the film opens, Bahari returns to his home country in order to report on the 2009 presidential elections there. When the results lead to large public protests, Bahari (Gael Garcia Bernal) videotapes the civil unrest. This brings him to the attention of authorities, who apprehend him and keep him in solitary confinement in hopes of getting him to confess to crimes against Iran. However, his international celebrity leads to help from powerful and unexpected places.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 DTS-HD Digital surround.
Subjects: Bahari, Maziar; Feature films.; Journalists; Motion picture producers and directors; Political prisoners; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2015., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
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Wolf Hall [videorecording] / by Kosminsky, Peter,television director.; Straughan, Peter,screenwriter.; Pybus, Mark,television producer.; Rylance, Mark,actor.; Lewis, Damian,1971-actor.; Foy, Claire,1984-actor.; Hill, Bernard,1944-actor.; Lesser, Anton,actor.; Gatiss, Mark,actor.; Amalric, Mathieu,1965-actor.; Whalley, Joanne,1964-actor.; Pryce, Jonathan,actor.; Television adaptation of (work):Mantel, Hilary,1952-Wolf Hall.Videorecording.; Television adaptation of (work):Mantel, Hilary,1952-Bring up the bodies.Videorecording.; Company Pictures (Firm),production company.; British Broadcasting Corporation,production company.; BBC Worldwide Ltd.,production company.; Altus Media,production company.; Prescience Media 1 LLP,production company.; BBC Two (Television station : London, England),broadcaster.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.; PBS Distribution (Firm),film distributor.;
Disc 1. Three card trick ; Entirely beloved -- Disc 2. Anna Regina ; The devil's spit -- Disc 3. Crows ; Master of Phantoms.Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Bernard Hill, Anton Lesser, Mark Gatiss, Mathieu Amalric, Joanne Whalley, Jonathan Pryce.Thomas Cromwell is a brutal blacksmith's son who rises from the ashes of personal disaster and deftly picks his way through a court where 'man is wolf to man.' King Henry VIII is obsessed with protecting the Tudor dynasty by securing his succession with a male heir to the throne. Told from Cromwell's perspective, "Wolf Hall" follows the complex machinations and back room dealings of this pragmatic and accomplished power broker who must serve king and country while dealing with deadly political intrigue, Henry VIII's tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn, and the religious upheavals of the Protestant reformation.PG.DVD, NTSC region 1, widescreen presentation; stereo.
Subjects: Cromwell, Thomas, Earl of Essex, 1485?-1540; Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547; Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536; Historical television programs.; Television mini-series.;
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Strangled eggs and ham / by Day, Maddie.;
Robbie Jordan's rustic country store is growing in popularity. But when a dead body appears, it turns out that Robbie's home-style cooking attracts hungry customers and murder! While Robbie scrambles through breakfast orders for her expanding clientele at Pans 'N Pancakes, tempers run as high as the sticky August heat in South Lick, Indiana. Real-estate developer Fiona Closs plans to build a towering luxury resort at one of the most scenic hilltops in Brown County, and not everyone can see the sunny side of the imposing proposition, including Robbie's furious Aunt Adele, who doesn't waste a minute concocting protests and road blockades.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Restaurateurs; General stores; Murder; Real estate developers;
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Bitter / by Emezi, Akwaeke.;
"After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs--in the studio or in the streets. And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost?"--From jacket.LSC
Subjects: Youth; Schools; Artists; Social justice; Political participation; Racism; Mental health;
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