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Breaking Through
directed by Cindy L. Abel, fl. 2013; produced by Barbara Rubin, fl. 2013 and Cindy L. Abel, fl. 2013, Atlantis Moon Productions (Philadelphia, PA: Breaking Glass Pictures, 2014), 1 hour 22 mins
A documentary on confronting the demons that stand in the way of living life fully, told by those who ran openly LGBT campaigns - and won. Openly LGBT elected officials tell their stories of self-doubt and triumph.
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directed by Cindy L. Abel, fl. 2013; produced by Barbara Rubin, fl. 2013 and Cindy L. Abel, fl. 2013, Atlantis Moon Productions (Philadelphia, PA: Breaking Glass Pictures, 2014), 1 hour 22 mins
Description
A documentary on confronting the demons that stand in the way of living life fully, told by those who ran openly LGBT campaigns - and won. Openly LGBT elected officials tell their stories of self-doubt and triumph.
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Barbara Rubin, fl. 2013, Cindy L. Abel, fl. 2013, Atlantis Moon Productions
Author / Creator
Cindy L. Abel, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013, 2014
Publisher
Breaking Glass Pictures
Topic / Theme
Politicians, Election campaigns, LGBT life
Copyright Message
Copyright ©2014 Breaking Glass Pictures L.L.C.
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Citizen Sam
directed by Joe Moulin, fl. 2006; produced by Tracey Friesen, fl. 2003, National Film Board of Canada (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 2006), 1 hour 4 mins
This feature documentary is a portrait of Sam Sullivan, a quadriplegic city councillor running for Vancouver mayor. Blending the rough and tumble of the campaign with intimate moments from Sullivan's daily life, the film is an unflinching portrait of the one-of-a-kind politician.
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directed by Joe Moulin, fl. 2006; produced by Tracey Friesen, fl. 2003, National Film Board of Canada (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 2006), 1 hour 4 mins
Description
This feature documentary is a portrait of Sam Sullivan, a quadriplegic city councillor running for Vancouver mayor. Blending the rough and tumble of the campaign with intimate moments from Sullivan's daily life, the film is an unflinching portrait of the one-of-a-kind politician.
Field of Study
Disability Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tracey Friesen, fl. 2003, National Film Board of Canada
Author / Creator
Joe Moulin, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Speaker / Narrator
Sam Sullivan, 1959-
Person Discussed
Sam Sullivan, 1959-
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Physical disabilities, Politicians, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by National Film Board of Canada
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Memoirs of a Hindu Princess
directed by Francoise Levie, 1940- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1999, originally published 1997), 52 mins
This biographical portrait of Gayatri Devi, the outspoken daughter and granddaughter of the Maharajas, spans modern India's history from British rule, through the struggle for independence to today's modern state. It is enriched with archival footage and home movies showing scenes of colonial splendor from a vanis...
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directed by Francoise Levie, 1940- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1999, originally published 1997), 52 mins
Description
This biographical portrait of Gayatri Devi, the outspoken daughter and granddaughter of the Maharajas, spans modern India's history from British rule, through the struggle for independence to today's modern state. It is enriched with archival footage and home movies showing scenes of colonial splendor from a vanished way of life. Born in 1920, Gayatri was married at twenty to the dashing Prince of Jaipur, with whom she lived a glamorous life on a...
This biographical portrait of Gayatri Devi, the outspoken daughter and granddaughter of the Maharajas, spans modern India's history from British rule, through the struggle for independence to today's modern state. It is enriched with archival footage and home movies showing scenes of colonial splendor from a vanished way of life. Born in 1920, Gayatri was married at twenty to the dashing Prince of Jaipur, with whom she lived a glamorous life on an international scale. After independence and the slow dismantling of princely powers, she continued to stay in the limelight, and was hostess to the Kennedys, the Queen of England and Nikita Kruschev. Always dedicated to the welfare of her people, the Princess sought to emancipate girls living in Purdah by starting India's first public school. She was elected as a state senator in 1962, and held that seat until 1978. During Indira Gandhi's rule, the Princess was jailed along with other political opponents and her palace was ransacked for its treasures. Today, known as Rajmatah Sahiba, the mother of the people, she continues to look after her schools and rebel against injustice and corruption. College Adult
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Francoise Levie, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997, 1999
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Indira Gandhi, 1917-1984, Gayatri Devi, 1919-2009
Topic / Theme
Elections, Monarchy, Political life, Political parties, Political rivalries, Politics, Single-sex schools, Political and Social Movements, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Mitt
directed by Greg Whiteley, 1969-; produced by Lisa Nishimura, fl. 2013, Greg Whiteley, 1969-, Adam Leibowitz, fl. 2003 and Seth Gordon, 1976-, Exhibit A, One Potato Productions and Netflix (Warren, NJ: Passion River Films, 2014), 1 hour 33 mins
In 2006, Mitt Romney decides to run for president of the United States. In the days before the 2008 presidential election, he seeks to win debates against John McCain and the other Republican Party presidential candidates. After he loses the Republican nomination, he returns in 2012 to challenge incumbent Barack O...
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directed by Greg Whiteley, 1969-; produced by Lisa Nishimura, fl. 2013, Greg Whiteley, 1969-, Adam Leibowitz, fl. 2003 and Seth Gordon, 1976-, Exhibit A, One Potato Productions and Netflix (Warren, NJ: Passion River Films, 2014), 1 hour 33 mins
Description
In 2006, Mitt Romney decides to run for president of the United States. In the days before the 2008 presidential election, he seeks to win debates against John McCain and the other Republican Party presidential candidates. After he loses the Republican nomination, he returns in 2012 to challenge incumbent Barack Obama for the White House. Meanwhile, his wife is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and he worries about disappointing his supporters a...
In 2006, Mitt Romney decides to run for president of the United States. In the days before the 2008 presidential election, he seeks to win debates against John McCain and the other Republican Party presidential candidates. After he loses the Republican nomination, he returns in 2012 to challenge incumbent Barack Obama for the White House. Meanwhile, his wife is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and he worries about disappointing his supporters and family if he loses.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Lisa Nishimura, fl. 2013, Greg Whiteley, 1969-, Adam Leibowitz, fl. 2003, Seth Gordon, 1976-, Exhibit A, One Potato Productions, Netflix
Author / Creator
Greg Whiteley, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Passion River Films
Speaker / Narrator
Mitt Romney, 1947-
Person Discussed
Mitt Romney, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Political candidates, Presidents, Republicans (U.S. political party), Elections, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014
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This Is What Democracy Looks Like
produced by Big Noise Films (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2002), 1 hour 9 mins
This Is What Democracy Looks Like, a co-production of the IMC and Big Noise Films, weaves the footage of over 100 videographers into a gripping document of what really happened on Seattle's streets. The film cuts through the confusion and tear gas to paint an intimate, passionate portrait of a week that changed th...
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produced by Big Noise Films (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2002), 1 hour 9 mins
Description
This Is What Democracy Looks Like, a co-production of the IMC and Big Noise Films, weaves the footage of over 100 videographers into a gripping document of what really happened on Seattle's streets. The film cuts through the confusion and tear gas to paint an intimate, passionate portrait of a week that changed the world.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Big Noise Films
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Political debates, Political corruption, Politicians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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