Arts – Page 207 – People's World

From Detroit to Congo, films about politics, women, humanity

September 27, 2012 By Bill Meyer

Here are a few more of the host of socially conscious films featured at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Look for them in your area or on DVD.

Toronto film highlight: “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners”

September 26, 2012 By Bill Meyer

Certainly one of the stars at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was legendary activist/educator and communist Angela Davis.

Hiding in caves and high-rise steelworkers: Toronto Film Festival 2012

September 25, 2012 By Bill Meyer

It's impossible to see all the great films that were shown at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.

Metal musicians talk community, politics, LGBT equality

September 24, 2012 By Blake Skylar

With the critical 2012 presidential election coming up, metal music is getting political.

Mexican museum honors Day of the Dead

November 2, 2007 By Pepe Lozano

At the museum, one ofrenda on display was dedicated to the memory of 32 Chicago Public School students who died, mostly to gun violence, during the 2006-2007 school year.