Culture

‘Anne, A New Play’ in U.S. premiere reframes the Anne Frank story
June 19, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon
In celebration of what would have been her 90th birthday this month (June 12), the Simon Wiesenthal Center presents the U.S. premiere of Anne, A New Play.
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Hot Docs from Latin America: The latest harvest of films
June 19, 2019 By Bill Meyer
North America's premiere Hot Docs Festival in Toronto featured several new and intriguing documentaries from Latin America.
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Anti-war play ‘Many May Not Return’ revived in Chicago
June 18, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon
This is an original play that is truly unique in American theatre in that it poignantly dissects the place of patriotism and military service in three generations of a Mexican-American family.
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‘The Edge of Democracy’ sheds light on Brazil teetering on the brink
June 17, 2019 By Ed Rampell
Unlike documentarians like Michael Moore, whose proletarian persona is a recurring part of his docs, Costa can’t keep up with her material.
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‘The Lavender Scare’ documents early LGBTQ resistance to McCarthyism
June 17, 2019 By Eric A. Gordon
The film helps to shine a light on this little-known chapter of American history, and serves as a timely reminder of the need for vigilance and social action.
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