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Prohibition and American Life. by Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2020.This talk is given by Allen Pietrobon of Trinity Washington University.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Sociology.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; United States--History.; Prohibition.; Alcohol.;
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A Woman's Place. by Zehtabchi, Rayka,film director.; Vox Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Vox Media in 2020.Despite the grit, the harassment, and the struggle, these three chefs have carved a well-deserved space for themselves in the culinary industry. Watch as butcher Etana Diaz, chef Marielle Fabie, and restaurateur Karyn Tomlinson speak of their shared experience as women facing and overcoming institutionalized sexism in the new documentary, directed by Academy Award winner Rayka Zehtabchi.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Food industry and trade.; Instructional films.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Sex role.; Cooks.;
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A Man Imagined. by M. Cassidy, Brian,film director.; Shatzky, Melanie,film director.; Factory 25 (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Factory 25 in 2024.Pushing at the limits of non-fiction cinema, A MAN IMAGINED is a bracingly intimate and hallucinatory portrait of a man with schizophrenia surviving amidst urban detritus and decay. Made in close collaboration with 67-year-old Lloyd, this immersive documentary fable follows the jagged path of a decades-long street survivor, across harsh winters and blistering summers, as he sells discarded items to motorists, sleeps in junkyards and lapses into near-psychedelic reveries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Experimental films.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Sociology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Developmental disabilities.; Homeless persons.; Schizophrenia.; Mental illness.;
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Anointed : The Extraordinary Effects of Social Status in a Winner-Take-Most World. by Stuart, Toby.;
In 'Anointed', leading organizational theorist, Toby Stuart, takes us deep into the realm of humanitys most powerful invisible force - social status - and how it shapes everything from who we trust and what we value to which ideas and innovations change the world and who gets credit for their success.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Decision-Making & Problem Solving; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory;
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South Korea's Adoption Reckoning. by Moftah, Lora,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2024.The Associated Press examines allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea’s historic foreign adoption boom. SOUTH KOREA'S ADOPTION RECKONING investigates cases of falsified records and identities among the adoptions of 200,000 children to the U.S. and other countries over decades.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Asians.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Korea (South).; Children.; Adoption.; Korea.; Fraud.;
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Dumbing us down : the hidden curriculum of compulsory schooling / by Gatto, John Taylor.;
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Subjects: Gatto, John Taylor; Education; Education; Educational sociology; Education, Compulsory;
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The breakfast club [videorecording] / by Estevez, Emilio,1962-; Geason, Paul.; Hall, Anthony Michael.; Hughes, John,1950-2009.; Universal Studios Home Video (Firm);
Director of photography, Thomas Del Ruth ; editor, Dede Allen ; music, Keith Forsey.Emilio Estevez, Paul Geason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy.Five teenagers with nothing in common spend a Saturday detention in the school library. By 4 P.M. they had bared their souls to each other and become good friends.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Cliques (Sociology); Comedy films.; Feature films.; Friendship; Teenagers; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2003., Universal ; Distributed by Universal Studios Canada,
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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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Someone You Should Meet. by Chasnoff, Debra,film director.; Chasnoff, Salome,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2024.SOMEONE YOU SHOULD MEET focuses on an extended family gathering organized by two filmmakers who only recently discovered they were related through their great-grandparents. As they explore their shared history and evolving Jewish identity over five generations, old wounds surface, and a sense of belonging is found.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Philosophy and religion.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Judaism.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Jews.; Families.; Jews--History.;
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Kokomo City. by Smith, D.,film director.; Mongrel Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Mongrel Media in 2023.This Sundance award-winning documentary explores the lives of four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York City. Through unfiltered interviews, the film delves into their personal experiences, challenges, and perspectives on the intersection of gender, race, and profession. Directed by D. Smith, a two-time Grammy-nominated producer, the documentary employs striking black-and-white cinematography to present an intimate and raw portrayal of its subjects. Viewers will gain insights into the complexities of transgender identity within the Black community and the realities of sex work. This film offers a compelling and unvarnished look into lives often marginalized, providing a platform for voices that are frequently unheard.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Women's studies.; LGBTQ.; Transgender people.; New York (State).; Prostitution.;
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