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731: Two Versions of Hell
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produced by James T. Hong (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 28 mins
This is a multi-award winning documentary about Unit 731, Japan's secret World War II biological and chemical weapons facility in the Chinese town of Harbin where biological weapons were developed during the Japanese Occupation. The film uses the same footage as seen from two points of view. The first half gives t...
produced by James T. Hong (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 28 mins
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Adam Clayton Powell
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directed by Richard Kilberg (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1989), 1 hour 5 mins
This is a compelling portrait of the legendary African American leader, Adam Clayton Powell as well as a fascinating look at the beginning of modern black politics in this country. Handsome, brilliant and controversial, he was the pastor of America's largest Protestant congregation; an early champion in the Civil...
directed by Richard Kilberg (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1989), 1 hour 5 mins
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Adolfo Pérez Esquivel: Rivers of Hope
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directed by Dawn Engle, 1957-; produced by Elizabeth Parmly Weber, 1970-, Jacque Gellein, fl. 2013, Rip Gellein, fl. 2013 and Ivan Suvanjieff, fl. 2003, PeaceJam (El Segundo, CA: Gravitas Ventures, 2015), 1 hour 17 mins
“Adolfo Perez Esquivel: RIVERS OF HOPE” is the story of Latin America over the past eighty years as seen through the eyes of one man. Nobel Peace Prize winner Esquivel shares his journey illustrating the ongoing struggle for social justice across Latin America.
directed by Dawn Engle, 1957-; produced by Elizabeth Parmly Weber, 1970-, Jacque Gellein, fl. 2013, Rip Gellein, fl. 2013 and Ivan Suvanjieff, fl. 2003, PeaceJam (El Segundo, CA: Gravitas Ventures, 2015), 1 hour 17 mins
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After Solidarity: Three Polish Families in America
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directed by Gaylen Ross, 1950-; produced by Gaylen Ross, 1950- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 59 mins
This documentary, directed by Gaylen Ross, tells the story of three Polish families who were forced to immigrate to the United States after being kicked out of the Solidarity party in Poland.
directed by Gaylen Ross, 1950-; produced by Gaylen Ross, 1950- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 59 mins
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Aleppo's Fall
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directed by Nizam Najjar, 1980-; produced by Henrik Underbjerg, 1964-, Stray Dog Productions, Fenris Film and Yuzu Productions (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2017), 52 mins
When the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, Nizam Najjar, a Syrian now living in Norway, thought the rebels would quickly oust President Bashar al-Assad. But the peaceful protests were brutally suppressed, and the once united rebel movement fell apart. Najjar returns to Syria to investigate why the rebels are fail...
directed by Nizam Najjar, 1980-; produced by Henrik Underbjerg, 1964-, Stray Dog Productions, Fenris Film and Yuzu Productions (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2017), 52 mins
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All Power to The People!
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directed by Lee Lew-Lee, 1953-; produced by Kristin Bell, fl. 1996, Nico Panigutti, fl. 1988-1996 and Lee Lew-Lee, 1953-, Electronic News Group and ZDF Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2000), 1 hour 56 mins

Opening with a montage of four hundred years of race injustice in America, this powerful documentary provides the historical context for the establishment of the 60's civil rights movement. Rare clips of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, and other activists transport one back to those tumultuous times....

directed by Lee Lew-Lee, 1953-; produced by Kristin Bell, fl. 1996, Nico Panigutti, fl. 1988-1996 and Lee Lew-Lee, 1953-, Electronic News Group and ZDF Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2000), 1 hour 56 mins
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Amisk
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directed by Alanis Obomsawin, 1932-; produced by Alanis Obomsawin, 1932-, National Film Board of Canada (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 2015), 40 mins
A performing arts film by Alanis Obomsawin, it documents efforts to raise funds for the James Bay Cree and was made at a time when Cree territory was threatened by hydro-electric projects. Amisk represents early work by Obomsawin, a trailblazer in Canadian Aboriginal film.
directed by Alanis Obomsawin, 1932-; produced by Alanis Obomsawin, 1932-, National Film Board of Canada (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 2015), 40 mins
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Battle For Warsaw '44
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directed by Wanda Koscia, fl. 1986; produced by Wanda Koscia, fl. 1986, October Films (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2009, originally published 2004), 47 mins
The Warsaw Uprising was the largest and bloodiest military operation undertaken by any resistance movement in World War II. From August 1 - October 2, 1944 the Nazis were challenged by an underground army of irregular volunteers - the vast majority barely adult. The Poles wanted to free their capital and greet the...
directed by Wanda Koscia, fl. 1986; produced by Wanda Koscia, fl. 1986, October Films (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2009, originally published 2004), 47 mins
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Children of the Light
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directed by Dawn Engle, 1957-; produced by Elizabeth Parmly Weber, 1970-, Gregory Melville, fl. 2014, Naomi Tutu, 1960- and Ivan Suvanjieff, fl. 2003, PeaceJam (El Segundo, CA: Gravitas Ventures, 2014), 1 hour 32 mins
“Children of the Light” tells the life story of Desmond Tutu of South Africa. With extensive archival footage, family photos and never before seen interviews, this film shares the legacy of one of the greatest peacemakers of our time.
directed by Dawn Engle, 1957-; produced by Elizabeth Parmly Weber, 1970-, Gregory Melville, fl. 2014, Naomi Tutu, 1960- and Ivan Suvanjieff, fl. 2003, PeaceJam (El Segundo, CA: Gravitas Ventures, 2014), 1 hour 32 mins
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The Children's War: Life in Northern Uganda
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directed by Andrew Krakower, fl. 2003; produced by Andrew Krakower, fl. 2003 and Adrian Glover, fl. 2006-2010, Rare World Features (Burbank, CA: Cinema Libre Studio, 2010), 1 hour 5 mins

Filmmaker, Andrew Krakower, was set to do a film about the successful reversal of AIDS infection rates in Uganda when locals began to tell him of a hidden battle raging in the North. Stories of unspeakable atrocities compelled Krakower to journey north despite warnings by the locals that it was far too dangerous....

directed by Andrew Krakower, fl. 2003; produced by Andrew Krakower, fl. 2003 and Adrian Glover, fl. 2006-2010, Rare World Features (Burbank, CA: Cinema Libre Studio, 2010), 1 hour 5 mins
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