Culture
‘The Edge of Democracy’ sheds light on Brazil teetering on the brink
June 17, 2019Unlike 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, 2019The 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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The melodies of today’s activism: Musical artists you should know
June 14, 2019Art can be a reflection of society, but it can also serve as a means to inspire people to better their world.
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Documentary shows Israelis going back to the future in the ancestral fatherland
June 13, 2019There is rich compost feeding this 77-minute story, which could probably be developed into an ongoing TV series involving these complex interrelationships across time, culture and tragedy.
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Christina Schlesinger’s ‘Tomboys’ honors a milestone in modern lesbian art
June 12, 2019There are probably but a handful of galleries in the world where such art could be shown even today.
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