Amidst the nation’s current chill regarding economic migration, Carlos Sandoval and Catherine Tambini venture into the fractured landscape of Farmingville. This Long Island suburb, once unremarkable, became the site of a brutal attack – the…

*War Feels Like War*, a 2004 British documentary, aired in the United States as part of the *P.O.V.* series. Over three months, Spanish filmmaker Esteban Manzanares Uyarra shadowed five journalists and photographers in Iraq – hailing from D…

The increasing trend of multinational corporations acquiring local water resources for profit has sparked growing concern, a phenomenon evident in regions across the globe. This includes examining the complex tensions arising in places like…

The familiar turns anew with time. Contemporary funerals have largely become a business, managed by professionals operating within a multi-million dollar industry. This increasing dependence on mortuaries has distanced Americans from life's…

A growing sentiment advocates for reclaiming the final stages of life from the confines of commercial funeral homes, returning them instead to the intimate care of family.

## Ed "Speedo" Jager: A Profile Ed "Speedo" Jager is a figure etched in the roar of engines and the thunder of collapsing metal. More than just a driver, he embodies the raw energy and defiant spirit of the demolition derby. Known for hi…

Three mothers from New York City find common ground in their pursuit of justice regarding police brutality.

Freedom Machines, a 2004 documentary from PBS/P.O.V., explores disability in the context of technological advancement. It shares deeply personal stories of individuals ranging in age from eight to ninety-three, whose abilities and self-reli…

Exiled in Tanzania, Pete O'Neal, once a prominent figure in the Black Panther movement, now resides far from his homeland.

Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign for the presidency.

In Lubbock, Texas, a young woman named Shelby Knox is a passionate advocate for comprehensive sex education within the city's high schools.

The 1982 documentary "Little People" offers a poignant glimpse into the multifaceted lives of individuals with dwarfism, revealing the considerable physical and emotional hurdles they navigate. The film portrays a spectrum of struggles, enc…

*Lost Boys of Sudan* is a documentary film chronicling the remarkable journey of two Sudanese refugees as they navigate the path from their homeland in Africa to a new life in America.

Mel Stuart's 1973 documentary, *Wattstax*, chronicles the 1972 Wattstax music festival and offers a glimpse into the African American community of Watts in Los Angeles, California. The film received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for…