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Fire in the Heartland. by Miller, Daniel,film director.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Video Project in 2010.FIRE IN THE HEARTLAND: THE KENT STATE STORY documents the historic 1970 uprising of students at Kent State University, which ended in an unprecedented assault by the National Guard that resulted in four deaths, told by those who experienced it and were leading the charge in the 1960s and 1970s against racism, state violence, and the Vietnam War.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Education.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Educational films.; Current affairs.; History.; United States--Politics and government.; Violence.; Vietnam War, 1961-1975.; Ohio.; War.; United States--History.; Police.; Police brutality.; College students.; Universities and colleges.; Education, Higher--History.;

Playing Through. by Korzeniowska, Balbinka,film director.; Winslow, Andia,actor.; Rae, Julia,actor.; Nicole Washington, Kiana,actor.; Gene Blevins, Ronnie,actor.; Daly, Sam,actor.; V. Murphy, Timothy,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andia Winslow, Julia Rae, Kiana Nicole Washington, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Sam Daly, Timothy V. MurphyOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2022.Set in 1950s America, PLAYING THROUGH tells the inspiring story of Ann Gregory, the first African-American woman to compete in a USGA golf tournament. Facing racism and societal barriers, Ann forms an unexpected bond with Babs Whatling, a white amateur golfer. Together, they navigate a world of prejudice, resilience, and determination, proving that courage and friendship can transcend boundaries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Sports.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Golf.;

The road to Chlifa : a novel / by Marineau, Michèle,1955-; Ouriou, Susan.;
Karim has journeyed a long way from his home in war-torn Beirut to his new high school in Quebec. Now he must travel the difficult road to a life without war. There is contempt and racism here, too. But there is also My-Lan, a new companion in a new and challenging country. It is an adventure behind the headlines and a lesson in life you couldn't learn in the classroom.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Teenage boys; Immigrants; High school students; Diaries;

The antiracist : how to start the conversation about race and take action / by Fidel, Kondwani,author.; Allen, Devin,writer of foreword.;
"What would happen if people started moving beyond the conversation and took action to combat racism? We are in an era where many Americans express the sentiment, "I thought we were past that," when a public demonstration of racism comes across their radar. Long before violence committed by police was routinely displayed on jumbotrons publicizing viral executions, the Black community has continually tasted the blood from having police boots in their mouths, ribs, and necks. The widespread circulation of racial injustices is the barefaced truth hunting us down, forcing us to confront the harsh reality -- we haven't made nearly as much racial progress as we thought. The antiracist : how to start the conversation about race and take action will compel readers to focus on the degree in which they have previously, or are currently contributing to the racial inequalities in this country (knowingly or unknowingly), and ways they can become stronger in their activism. The antiracist is an explosive indictment on injustice, highlighted by Kondwani Fidel, a rising young literary talent, who offers a glimpse into not only the survival required of one born in a city like Baltimore, but how we can move forward to tackle violent murders, police brutality, and poverty. Throughout it all, he pursued his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore, while being deeply immersed in his community -- helping combat racism in schools by getting students to understand the importance of literacy and critical thinking. With his gift for storytelling, he measures the pulse of injustice, which is the heartbeat of this country"--
Subjects: Fidel, Kondwani.; Race discrimination; African Americans;

Whistle at night and they will come : Indigenous horror stories. by Soop, Alex,author,illustrator.; Soop, Patricia,illustrator.;
In this followup to his hugely popular 'Midnight Storm Moonless Sky: Indigenous Horror Stories', Blackfoot storyteller Alex Soop plunges us again into enthralling tales that mix reality with dark terror. Within its stories, Whisper at Night and They Will Come reveals ancient theories of the paranormal, post apocalyptic scenarios, impossible wells of grief, and monstrous phobias. Soop scares the wits out of readers, all the while uncovering overlooked social anxieties and racism affecting Indigenous Peoples across North America.
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Horror fiction.; Short stories.; Ghosts; Indigenous peoples; First Nations.; First Nations;

Bones of crows [videorecording] / by Clements, Marie,1962-film director,screenwriter.; Dove, Grace,actor.; Girard, Rémy,actor.; Lewitski, Phillip,actor.; Vanasse, Karine,1983-actor.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.;
Grace Dove, Phillip Lewitski, Remy Girard, Karine Vanasse.Told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives a childhood in Canada's residential school system to continue her family's generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Historical films.; Adult child abuse victims; Ciphers; First Nations; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Man-woman relationships; World War, 1939-1945; Cree; Indigenous children; Indigenous code talkers; Indigenous families;
For private home use only.

You Can Call Me Roger. by Mann, Jon,film director.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by levelFILM in 2022.This compelling documentary chronicles the life of Chief Roger Joseph Augustine, a prominent figure in Indigenous leadership. Spanning his 45-year tenure as the Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, the film delves into his personal and professional journey, highlighting the challenges he faced and the resilience he demonstrated in advocating for Indigenous rights and combating systemic racism. Through insightful interviews and archival footage, viewers gain a profound understanding of Chief Augustine's enduring impact on his community and the broader struggle for Indigenous equality in Canada.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Indigenous peoples.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Indians of North America.; Biography.; Canada.;

You Can Call Me Roger. by Mann, Jon,film director.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by levelFILM in 2022.This compelling documentary chronicles the life of Chief Roger Joseph Augustine, a prominent figure in Indigenous leadership. Spanning his 45-year tenure as the Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, the film delves into his personal and professional journey, highlighting the challenges he faced and the resilience he demonstrated in advocating for Indigenous rights and combating systemic racism. Through insightful interviews and archival footage, viewers gain a profound understanding of Chief Augustine's enduring impact on his community and the broader struggle for Indigenous equality in Canada.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Indigenous peoples.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Indians of North America.; Biography.; Canada.;

My Beautiful Laundrette. by Frears, Stephen,film director.; Day-Lewis, Daniel,actor.; Seth, Roshan,actor.; Jaffrey, Saeed,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Daniel Day-Lewis, Roshan Seth, Saeed JaffreyOriginally produced by MGM in 1986.Living with his alcoholic father in a shabby flat, Omar (Gordon Warnecke) is a teenager who wants to make something of himself. Omar is offered an opportunity by his uncle: manage a seedy laundrette. Omar hires old friend Johnny (Day-Lewis), an ex-member of a neo-fascist group, with dreams of turning the establishment into a veritable palace! But as Johnny's old friends take issue with their relationship, they must face racism, homophobia, violence and the politics of Thatcher's London head-on.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Drama.; Comedy.; Motion pictures.; Romance.;

Valley of the Birdtail : an Indian reserve, a white town, and the road to reconciliation / by Sniderman, Andrew Michael Stobo,1983-author.; Sanderson, Douglas,1971-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A heartrending true story about racial injustice, residential schools and a path forward Divided by a beautiful valley and 150 years of racism, the Waywayseecappo reserve and the town of Rossburn have been neighbours nearly as long as Canada has been a country. Their story reflects much of what has gone wrong in relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. It also offers, in the end, an uncommon measure of hope. In the town of Rossburn, once settled by Ukrainian immigrants, the average family income is near the national average and more than a third of adults have graduated from university. By contrast, the average family on the Waywayseecappo reserve lives below the national poverty line and less than a third of adults have graduated from high school, with many living in the shadow of the residential school system. Valley of the Birdtail is about how these two communities became separate and unequal--and what it means for the rest of us. The book follows multiple generations of two families and weaves their experiences within the larger story of Canada. It is a story with villains and heroes, irony and idealism, racism and reconciliation. A story with the ambition to change the way people think about Canada's past, present, and future."--
Subjects: First Nations; First Nations;

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