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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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Ghosts of war : chasing my father's legend through Vietnam / by Reguly, Eric,author.;
"In the 1960s, there were few bigger journalists than the Toronto Star's Robert Reguly, who landed a series of international scoops and was right there in the Ambassador Hotel kitchen when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. But no story loomed larger in Reguly's life, or in the world's consciousness, than the war in Vietnam, which he covered from startlingly close range in 1967. Vietnam haunted Robert, and his family, for the rest of their lives. Half a century later, his son Eric Reguly--himself an esteemed foreign correspondent--retraces his late father's footsteps through Vietnam's combat zones. Ghosts of War is the story of Eric's emotional quest to understand the complicated and distant man who raised him and guided him into journalism, as well as a reflection on his father's complex legacy."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Reguly, Eric; Reguly, Eric; Fathers and sons; Foreign correspondents; Foreign correspondents; Vietnam War, 1961-1975;
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The extended moment : fifty years of collecting photographs at the National Gallery of Canada / by Thomas, Ann,author.; McElhone, John P.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.A sumptuous celebration of one of the world's most striking photograph collections from 1967 up to 2017. This publication celebrates fifty years of collecting photographs at the National Gallery of Canada. In 1967, when the collection was established, the photography market was in its infancy and the collection reflects the availability of in depth collections of work by some of the forefathers of the medium such as Charles Nègre, William Henry Fox Talbot, Gustave Le Gray and Roger Fenton, among others. Within a few short years of starting to build the collection the science of photographic preservation and conservation was making remarkable strides and influencing the acquisition and exhibition of photographs in museums. This publication celebrates the collecting of photographs, the historical and art historical context of their making, and the deepening of our understanding of their physical nature.
Subjects: Catalogs.; Canadian Photography Institute; National Gallery of Canada; National Gallery of Canada; Photography; Photography; Photography, Artistic;
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We've got this : unlocking the beauty of belonging / by Bhasin, Ritu,author.;
"In We've Got This, Ritu Bhasin, global speaker and internationally recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, brings forward a timely touchstone for readers who struggle with the truth that life is both beautiful and hard, especially in the face of difficult and hateful experiences. As a Woman of Colour and the child of working-class immigrants who overcame significant barriers to create an authentic life, Ritu offers a much-needed voice in the personal development space, one that combines practical wisdom for self-reflection, empowerment, and personal growth to help readers to live well, heal, and thrive. Blending first-person stories from Ritu's turbulent life with empathy, savvy, and self-deprecating humour, We've Got This is the book for finding belonging and joy that readers from across cultures have been waiting for"--
Subjects: Authenticity (Philosophy); Self-acceptance.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-confidence.; Success.;
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The way of the hermit : my incredible 40 years living in the wilderness / by Smith, Ken(Hermit of Treig),author.; Millard, Will,author.;
Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as 'the lonely loch', where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit. For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins in Derbyshire, to the formative years he spent travelling in the Yukon and finally how he came to be the Hermit of Loch Treig. Looking back through decades of diary entries, Ken reflects upon the reasons he turned his back on society, the vulnerability of old age and the awe and wonder of a life lived in nature.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Smith, Ken (Hermit of Treig),; Smith, Ken (Hermit of Treig); Recluses;
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Self-portrait in the zone of silence / by Aridjis, Homero,author.; McWhirter, George,translator.; translation of:Aridjis, Homero.Autorretrato en la zona de silencio.English.;
"Self-Portrait in the Zone of Silence, by the renowned Mexican writer Homero Aridjis, is a brilliant collection of poems written in and for the new century. Aridjis seeks spiritual transformation through encounters with mythical animals, family ghosts, migrant workers, Mexico's oppressed, female saints, other writers (such as Jorge Luis Borges and Philip Lamantia), and naked angels in the metro. We find tributes to Goya and Heraclitus, denunciations of drug traffickers and political figureheads, and unforgettable imaginary landscapes. As Aridjis himself writes: "a poem is like a door / we've never passed through ... " And now past eighty, Aridjis reflects on the past and ponders the future. "Surrounded by light and the warbling of birds," he writes, "I live in a state of poetry, because for me, being and making poetry are the same.""--
Subjects: Poetry.; Spanish language materials;
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Forever Terry : a legacy in letters / by Fox, Darrell,1963-compiler.;
"Terry Fox defined perseverance and hope for a generation of Canadians. Forever Terry reflects what Terry's legacy means to us now, and in the future. 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. Celebrities (both from Canada and beyond) regularly ask the Terry Fox Foundation what they can do to support Terry's cause and legacy. The answer: write a short piece telling readers what Terry Fox means to them. A memory. A moment of inspiration. A glimpse of hope to a patient. A jolt of strength. Or even a moment of sympathy. Forever Terry is a collection of 40 personal letters from 40 prominent celebrities displaying what Terry Fox means to them, and gives voice to an icon whose example spoke much louder than his words. The list of contributors includes Bobby Orr, Margaret Atwood, Catriona Le May Doan, Gordon Lightfoot, Douglas Coupland, and many more.".
Subjects: Biographies.; Fox, Terry, 1958-1981.; Fox, Terry, 1958-1981; Cancer; Runners (Sports);
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Foyle's war. [videorecording] / by Howell, Anthony,1971-; Kitchen, Michael,1948-; Millar, Gavin.; Weeks, Honeysuckle,1979-; Acorn Media (Firm);
The French drop -- Enemy fire -- They fought in the fields -- A war of nerves.Michael Kitchen, Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks, Ellie Haddington.This is the gripping third series that airs on PBS. Michael Kitchen plays a veteran detective whose job on the home front in southern England is complicated by WWII raging over Europe.PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; stereo.
Subjects: Detectives; Foyle, Christopher (Fictitious character); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2010., Distributed by Acorn Media,
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The home style handbook / by Gough, Lucy,author.; Bevan, Simon,photographer.;
We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building-it could be small or rented-and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. The book includes how to create and use a moodboard; how to translate magazine imagery into your home; how to create impact with art, plants and accessories; how to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway; as well as key inspirational case studies-explaining how and why they work so well.
Subjects: Interior decoration.;
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Fevered star / by Roanhorse, Rebecca,author.;
"The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Comets; Fate and fatalism; Gods; Magic; Prophecy; Voyages and travels; Spirituality;
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