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List view record 31: Black History and Civil RightsList view anchor tag for record 31: Black History and Civil Rights
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Black History and Civil Rights

2014
Black History and Civil Rights is a compelling documentary series that explores the struggle for racial justice, equality, and democracy in the United States. Through pivotal moments and influential figures such as Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., the series examines the fight against segre...
List view record 32: Martin Luther King: 55 Years LaterList view anchor tag for record 32: Martin Luther King: 55 Years Later
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Martin Luther King: 55 Years Later

2023
55 years after the untimely passing of Martin Luther King Jr., his prophetic words, "I have a dream", are still alive and remain in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. We explore the lives of African Americans who have themselves altered the course of American politics, education, justice,...
List view record 33: The Restorers - Resurrecting Planes From The Graves of HistoryList view anchor tag for record 33: The Restorers - Resurrecting Planes From The Graves of History
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The Restorers - Resurrecting Planes From The Graves of History

2003
This Emmy-winning documentary follows dedicated aircraft restorers as they bring historic planes back to life-from early aviation models to WWII fighters and bombers. Featuring hobbyists and professional restoration teams, the film explores their passion, challenges, and the remarkable stories be...
List view record 34: The History of the Tuskegee Airmen - Red Tail RebornList view anchor tag for record 34: The History of the Tuskegee Airmen - Red Tail Reborn
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The History of the Tuskegee Airmen - Red Tail Reborn

2007
This tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen-America's first Black military aviators in WWII-through the efforts of the Commemorative Air Force restorers. Highlighting their courage, Red Tail Reborn honors the Airmen's legacy as they overcame racism to achieve one of the most remarkable combat rec...
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Good Hair

2009
Chris Rock explores hairstyles and their impact on the American black community. Chris Rock explores the culture of hairstyles in the American black community, prompted by his daughter's question about "good hair."
List view record 36: The SetList view anchor tag for record 36: The Set
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The Set

1970
Paul Lawrence is a working class man who dates Cara, sells shirts at a Sydney department store, and dreams of attending art school. Paul Lawrence is a working class man who dates Cara, sells shirts at a Sydney department store, and dreams of attending art school. Cara leaves for London and Paul b...
List view record 37: In Search of ThoreauList view anchor tag for record 37: In Search of Thoreau
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In Search of Thoreau

1999
In Search of Thoreau traces the life and legacy of Henry David Thoreau, following his early years in Concord, his time at Harvard, his close friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the transformative period he spent at Walden Pond. It also highlights his influential role in the anti-slavery move...
List view record 38: Hear Me OutList view anchor tag for record 38: Hear Me Out
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Hear Me Out

2021
A fifty-year old history professor who discovers that he's losing his hearing and starts having a recluse life because of his handicap. His encounter with Claire, a widow whose daughter is mute, will help him open up again to the world. Antoine, a history teacher in his early 50s, learns that he ...
List view record 39: The Stolen PaintingList view anchor tag for record 39: The Stolen Painting
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The Stolen Painting

2024
An art expert's career is jeopardized by a rediscovered missing painting. André Masson, specialist in modern art, receives a letter according to which a painting by Egon Schiele had been discovered in Mulhouse. He finds that the work has been missing since 1939. This discovery puts his career in ...
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Dying

2024
An elderly couple's health declines, questioning where their adult children are. Lissy's joy at her husband's decline in a home is short-lived as her own health fails, questioning where their adult children are.
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