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The Secret Life of Suzanne Césaire
Merging the filmmaking process with snippets of the protagonist's life and words,The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire blurs distinctions between past and present.
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Israeli Authorities Censor Film About 1948 Depopulation of Palestine
Lyd (2023), produced by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, explores a future without Israeli occupation through archival footage and sci-fi elements.
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Kaos Draws From Art History to Tell Its Story
The Netflix show relies on a heavy dose of high fashion and Western art to bring the chaotic world of Ancient Greek mythology to life.
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A Woman Who Tried to Kill the President Tells Her Story
Suburban Fury sits with Sara Jane Moore to learn how the politics and culture of the 1970s drove her toward Gerald Ford with a gun in her hand.
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Film Decries the Dystopian Artwashing of Lincoln Center
Director Stanley Nelson traces a linear narrative from San Juan Hill’s origins to its demolition to make way for Lincoln Center, displacing thousands.
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The Quotidian Labor of Political Movements
Direct Action demonstrates that fiery protests and violent police encounters are just one facet of the real work of activism
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In a New Doc, Ukrainians Are Seen and Russians Overheard
Intercepted pairs intercepted phone calls by Russian soldiers to friends and family back home with images of post-battle scenes around Ukraine.
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No Other Land Magnifies the Horrors of Occupation
Made by a team of Palestinian and Israeli activists, this film implores us to feel the effects of the war.
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New York Counter Film Festival Puts the Focus on Palestine
Running concurrently with the New York Film Festival this week, the alternative event was organized in protest of Lincoln Center’s ties to pro-Israel funders.
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26,000 Hours in a Chinese Garment-Making Hub
Wang Bing’s trilogy about young workers skillfully compresses five years of footage, replicating the rhythm of long hours at work and brief respites at home.
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Five Video Essays to Ring in Autumn
This month: sneaky video games, fast fashion, a suspicious new trend in homeschooling, and more.
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Clarion Calls to Civic Justice at the Venice International Film Festival
Directors Andres Veiel, Petra Costa, and Errol Morris to engage with the contemporary politics of Germany, the United States, and Brazil.