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Shakespeare Behind Bars. by Rogerson, Hank,film director.; Philomath Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Philomath Films in 2005.Murderers, Fugitives, Thieves…Shakespeare would have loved these guys. Shakespeare Behind Bars is an unexpectedly delightful documentary that follows the casting, rehearsal, and presentation of Shakespeare's play, The Tempest, by convicted felons inside Kentucky's Luther Luckett Correctional Complex. Winner of eight film festival awards, Shakespeare Behind Bars smashes many of our long held notions about prisoners and criminals as we watch these remarkably unique actors prepare. Ultimately, we get to see the human psyche unfold in all of its complexities, as these men, ostracized from society, reveal their kindness, generosity and faith. In the process, we accompany them as they discover the power of truth, forgiveness and transformation.Shakespeare Behind Bars does not glorify these men or excuse their crimes, but rather attempts to take a more humane look at them as human beings, not merely felons. Over the course of the year and the film, we see these men changed - enriched, challenged, awakened, and fulfilled.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Prisons.; Theater.; Rehabilitation.;

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.;

The Psychedelic Revolution. by Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2022.For Americans who came of age in the 1960s, hallucinogenic drugs like LSD and mescaline are inextricably linked to that decade’s counterculture and guru Timothy Leary’s call to “Turn on, tune in, drop out.” More recently, studies have shown significant efficacy for hallucinogens in treating a range of psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and—ironically—substance use disorders. Beyond recreational micro-dosing and Michael Pollan’s “ego dissolution,” psilocybin may prove the source of a revolution in mental health. This lecture explores the history of these mind-altering substances, the evidence for their therapeutic value, and the complex ethical and legal issues that keep them out of reach of most Americans. This talk is given by Jacob Appel of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Medicine.; Instructional films.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Anxiety disorders.; Drugs.; Alternative Medicine.;

Ferguson Rises. by Olambiwonnu, Mobolaji,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2021.How does a father find purpose in his pain? In 2014, Michael Brown Sr.’s son was killed by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, an event that fueled the global Black Lives Matter movement. But his personal story seeking justice and healing has not been told until now.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Criminal law.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; African Americans.; Political participation.; United States.; Police brutality.;

The Silence of Others. by Carracedo, Almudena,film director.; Bahar, Robert,film director.; Semilla Verde Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Semilla Verde Productions in 2018.Filmed over six years and produced by Pedro Almodóvar, THE SILENCE OF OTHERS reveals the epic struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, as they organize a groundbreaking international lawsuit and fight a “pact of forgetting” around the crimes they suffered. This Goya, Emmy and Peabody-winning film offers a cautionary tale about fascism and the dangers of forgetting the past, and speaks powerfully to issues of transitional justice and universal jurisdiction.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; Justice.;

Martha's Vineyard v. DeSantis. by Heilbroner, David,film director.; Davis, Kate,film director.; MSNBC Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by MSNBC Films in 2023.In September 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used an undercover recruiter to lure 49 Venezuelan migrants onto the island of Martha’s Vineyard with a false promise of jobs and housing — a stunt which fueled a political and media firestorm. MARTHA'S VINEYARD V. DESANTIS tells this story through the personal lens of four migrant cousins who now live on the Vineyard, and the lead attorneys and Texas sheriff who are aggressively fighting back against DeSantis and his cronies.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Criminal law.; Human rights.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; Emigration and immigration.;

Behind the Rage. by Khan, Deeyah,film director.; Women Make Movies (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Women Make Movies in 2022.In the United States, most female homicide victims are killed by their current or former partner and one in 4 women experience domestic violence or abuse. In BEHIND THE RAGE: INSIDE AMERICA'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Peabody, BAFTA, and Emmy award-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan asks a simple question: is it possible to reduce these endemic levels of male violence? In search of an answer, she hears heartfelt testimonies from survivors and victims’ families, and gets vital insights from social workers and psychologists who work with violent men. And she speaks to those whose voices are rarely heard in conversations about domestic violence yet who may hold the key to stopping it: the perpetrators themselves.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Gender identity.; Mental health.; Health.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Violence.; Social service.; Abuse.;

History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan. by Gabriel, Brendan,film director.; Murphy, Kieran,film director.; Brosnan, Pierce,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Pierce BrosnanOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2023.Hosted by legendary actor Pierce Brosnan, each episode of HISTORY'S GREATEST HEISTS WITH PIERCE BROSNAN uncovers the meticulous planning, daring execution and shocking aftermath behind some of the most elaborate real-life heists in history.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; Crime.; History.; True crime stories.; Documentary television programs.;

The Bad Guy. by Gernay, Kwinten,film director.; Van, Louise,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2024.Do active shooter drills do more harm than good?The gun epidemic has become so intense in the USA, that schools and community groups are now looking away from prevention and towards preparation – tolerating mass killing as part of the fabric of American life. Measures like active shooter drills and arming teachers seem an unsavoury but necessary response to keep our loved ones safe. What impact do these militarised approaches have on children’s mental wellbeing? What kind of society will they build in the future? Told through the perspective of a European new mother, who is deciding to make a life for her young family in America, this candid and urgent documentary asks what is at stake during these frightening times.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Criminal law.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; Mass shootings.;

Separated. by Morris, Errol,film director.; NBC News Studios Film (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by NBC News Studios Film in 2024.Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Errol Morris confronts one of the darkest chapters in recent American history: family separations. Based on NBC News Political and National Correspondent Jacob Soboroff's book, Separated: Inside an American Tragedy, Morris merges bombshell interviews with government officials and artful narrative vignettes tracing one migrant family's plight. Together they show that the cruelty at the heart of this policy was its very purpose. Against this backdrop, audiences can begin to absorb the U.S. government's role in developing and implementing policies that have kept over 1300 children without confirmed reunifications years later, according to the Department of Homeland Security.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Emigration and immigration.; Children.; Families.; Illegal immigration.; United States.; Current events.;

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