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Dancing with Maria
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directed by Ivan Gergolet; choreographed by Maria Fux, 1922-; produced by Igor Prinčič, Transmedia, Staragara and Imaginadafilms (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2015), 1 hour 16 mins
Maria Fux is an elderly Argentinian dancer. In her Buenos Aires studio, she welcomes dancers from all walks of life, including women and men with physical and mental impairments, and arranges integrated dance groups. Throughout the documentary we meet many of Maria’s students. Diana, who is diagnosed with polio...
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directed by Ivan Gergolet; choreographed by Maria Fux, 1922-; produced by Igor Prinčič, Transmedia, Staragara and Imaginadafilms (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 2015), 1 hour 16 mins
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Dancing with the Incas
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directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1992), 58 mins
This extraordinary film documents the most popular music of the Andes -- Huayno music -- and explores the lives of three Huayno musicians in a contemporary Peru torn between the military and the Shining Path guerrillas.The film shows how ancient Incan music passed down through the centuries has a contemporary life...
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directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1992), 58 mins
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Daniel K. Inouye: An American Story
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directed by Heather Giugni, fl. 1986-2010; produced by Heather Giugni, fl. 1986-2010, Juniroa Productions (Honolulu, HI: Juniroa Productions, 2003), 57 mins
A one-hour documentary about the life and times of U.S. Senator, Daniel Inouye. It is not only a biography of the influential Senator, but it is also the story of a generation that molded Hawai'i in the second half of the 20th century. 2003
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directed by Heather Giugni, fl. 1986-2010; produced by Heather Giugni, fl. 1986-2010, Juniroa Productions (Honolulu, HI: Juniroa Productions, 2003), 57 mins
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The Darker Side Of Black
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directed by Isaac Julien, 1960- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 1 hour 12 mins
Gangsta chic, violence and nihilism, the hard edge of Rap and Reggae increasingly dominates the image of black popular culture. This is an intelligent and provocative investigation of the complex issues raised by the genre, such as ritualized machismo, misogyny, homophobia, and gun glorification. Noted experts on...
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directed by Isaac Julien, 1960- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 1 hour 12 mins
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Daughters of Ixchel: Maya Thread of Change
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directed by John McKay, 1965- and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997; produced by Dakota Productions (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1993), 30 mins
Guatemalan Maya women are highly skilled weavers. Their textiles, created using the backstrap loom, are known worldwide for their excellent workmanship and design. Their weaving skills have been passed down from mother to daughter since ancient times. Not only are the designs and colors of the Maya textiles attrac...
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directed by John McKay, 1965- and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997; produced by Dakota Productions (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1993), 30 mins
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Dealing with Diversity 3, Program 14, Asian Americans
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directed by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997 and Tony Labriola, fl. 1993; presented by J. Q. Adams, fl. 1993; produced by David Ainsworth, fl. 2008 and Yevette Brown, fl. 2009, Governors State University. Division of Digital Learning and Media Design, in Dealing with Diversity 3, Program 14 (University Park, IL: Governors State, 2001), 59 mins
Explaining that many diverse cultures fall under the umbrella label of “15n American,” this program considers the immigration patterns that are making 15n Americans one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the U.S. It presents a case study of the Korean community in the Chicago area.
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directed by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997 and Tony Labriola, fl. 1993; presented by J. Q. Adams, fl. 1993; produced by David Ainsworth, fl. 2008 and Yevette Brown, fl. 2009, Governors State University. Division of Digital Learning and Media Design, in Dealing with Diversity 3, Program 14 (University Park, IL: Governors State, 2001), 59 mins
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Death of a Shaman
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directed by Richard Hall, fl. 1992-2015; produced by Fahm Fong Saeyang, fl. 2000 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2003), 57 mins
As her father lay dying in a hospital bed, Fahm Saeyang and her siblings gathered around to watch over him. The family’s tradition on many occasions, both big and small, was to record everything on video, and this was no exception. Her father’s final words were about walking through the mountains in his home c...
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directed by Richard Hall, fl. 1992-2015; produced by Fahm Fong Saeyang, fl. 2000 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2003), 57 mins
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Death on a Full Moon Day
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directed by Prasanna Vithanage, 1962-; performed by Kumara Karunananda, fl. 1997, Nayana Hettiarachchi, fl. 1997 and Joe Abeywickrama, 1933-2011 (Sri Lanka: Privately Published), 1 hour 9 mins
Told against the backdrop of civil war, endemic poverty, and the struggles of everyday life in rural Sri Lanka, Death on a Full Moon Day revolves around the central protagonist, Wannihami, a blind man with a fierce sense of independence. When his son Bandara is killed by a land mine while fighting against Tamil r...
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directed by Prasanna Vithanage, 1962-; performed by Kumara Karunananda, fl. 1997, Nayana Hettiarachchi, fl. 1997 and Joe Abeywickrama, 1933-2011 (Sri Lanka: Privately Published), 1 hour 9 mins
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Deconstructing the Meaning of Home
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produced by Neeti Upadhye, fl. 2010 and Sue Ding, fl. 2012, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 2 mins
“Home — So Different, So Appealing” explores the universal concept of home through the works of Latino artists. The exhibition moves to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Nov. 17.
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produced by Neeti Upadhye, fl. 2010 and Sue Ding, fl. 2012, New York Times Company (New York, NY: The New York Times 360, 2017), 2 mins
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Deliciosas Perverciones Polimorfas
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directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-; produced by Soledad Liendo, fl. 2000-2017 (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2004), 1 hour 6 mins
This Spanish-language documentary, directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, features the reminiscences of Argentinian writer Alberto Laiseca.
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directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-; produced by Soledad Liendo, fl. 2000-2017 (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2004), 1 hour 6 mins
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