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This documentary explores the Greensboro Massacre of 1979 and its aftermath. Members of the Communist Workers Party massed for a “Death to the Klan” rally when a caravan of Ku Klux Klan and American Nazis arrived. The Klansmen opened fire. more »
Originalists believe the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. This film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda. more »
After 65 years of silence, Paul and Sally Taylor decide to undergo cochlear implant surgery and explore the totally unfamiliar world of sound. In this deeply personal memoir, the filmmaker documents the profound changes in her parents' lives after the surgery. more »
Yousef Karsh, renowned portrait photographer, became internationally famous when he photographed Winston Churchill in December,1941. For over six decades, Karsh photographed famous, powerful and influential people. In this definitive biography, produced over 20 years ago but never released after it's broadcast on CBC, Karsh speaks of his work ethic and philosophy. more »
In the 40’s, an Asian American couple rose from the Chinatown nightclub circuit to the Ed Sullivan Show, watched by millions of Americans. This family’s story reveals the racism of the era. more »
Though working women have made progress in breaking through the infamous "glass ceiling" over the past decade, they still remain notably absent in the boardroom. Her Brilliant Career examines discrimination in the workplace and politics, and introduces the viewer to a controversial program for women executives in the U.S. more »
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