Cornel West

Cornel West

출생 : 1953-06-02, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

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Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, civil rights activist and prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America. West is the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, where he teaches in the Center for African American Studies and in the Department of Religion. West is known for his combination of political and moral insight and criticism and his contribution to the post-1960s civil rights movement. The bulk of his work focuses on the role of race, gender, and class in American society and the means by which people act and react to their "radical conditionedness". West draws intellectual contributions from such diverse traditions as the African American Baptist Church, pragmatism and transcendentalism.

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블러드 브러더스: 맬컴 엑스 & 무하마드 알리
Self
위대한 인권 운동가와 전설적 복서. 맬컴 엑스와 무하마드 알리의 운명과도 같은 여정을 따라간다. 시대를 풍미한 그들의 만남과 우정, 균열에 이르는 과정을 다양한 자료와 인터뷰로 구성했다.
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
Self
An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most remarkable and inspiring figures of the American 20th Century. He was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr and the entire Civil Rights Movement, a leading critic of the Vietnam War, a champion for Soviet Jews, and a pioneer in the work of interfaith dialogue.
We Are George Floyd
Self
On May 25th, 2020, Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, murdered George Floyd, a black man, by driving his knee into George's neck for 8 minutes and 45 seconds until he died. This film chronicles New York City's overwhelming response.
No Safe Spaces
Self
Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager examine the reality of life and discourse on college campuses in modern America.
The Corporate Coup D'État
Self - Philosopher
A democracy should protect its most vulnerable citizens, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so. This investigation blends the insights of experts with the experiences of citizens of the Rust Belt in the Midwest where the steel industry once flourished, but where closures and outsourcing have left urban areas desolate. It is here where Donald Trump finds some of his most fervent supporters.
American Tap
Self
The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a quintessentially American dance form—from its origins, to the historic and cultural events that shaped it, to its present day rebirth as a vibrant art form.
The Black Bloc: Inside America’s Hard Left
Self
The left-leaning anti-fascist movement—or Antifa—has been around for decades, popping up in North America and Europe in response to rising white nationalist or fascist sentiments. Now, Antifa has made a resurgence in the US, where members clad in masks and nondescript black clothing physically confront groups of white supremacists and neo-Nazis who've started organizing in cities around the country.
존 콜트레인 스토리
Self - Philosopher
열정적이고 힘이 느껴지는 영화 "존 콜트레인 스토리"는 경계를 허무는 음악을 통해 많은 사람들에게 강력한 영향을 끼쳤던 고정관념을 벗어난 사상가 존 콜트레인에 관한 이야기이다. 색소폰 연주자 존 콜트레인에 대한 이 풍부하고 눈을 뗄 수 없는 초상은 그의 삶과 혁명적인 음악을 만들어낸 중요한 사건과 열정, 경험과 도전을 보여준다. 음악이 가진 힘에 감사하는 모든 사람을 위한 영화다. [제13회 제천국제음악영화제]
An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
Self
Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer remains one of the most quoted writings in American literature. Yet Niebuhr's impact was far greater, as presidents and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. often turned to Niebuhr's writings for guidance and inspiration on the most volatile political and social issues of the 20th century. Niebuhr rose from a small Midwest church pulpit to become the nation's moral voice - an American conscience -during some of the most defining moments in American history.
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
Self
In this open-letter style documentary, Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis' rich lives guide their grandson on his personal quest to master lasting love, conscious art, and undying activism.
Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Himself
Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.
Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
Self
The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.
살인소설
Thanks
실제 범죄를 바탕으로 한 소설로 베스트셀러 작가가 된 ‘앨리슨’. 새로운 소설의 소재를 찾기 위해 일가족 몰살 사건이 벌어졌던 저택으로 이사 온다. 우연히 집 안에 남겨진 필름들을 발견한 ‘앨리슨’은 호기심에 이를 보고 경악을 금치 못하는데.. 필름엔 자신이 조사하던 살인 사건의 가족들이 죽어가는 충격적인 장면이 찍혀있었던 것! 카메라 뒤에 숨겨져 있을 범인을 찾기 위해, ‘앨리슨’은 필사적으로 단서를 추적하다, 모든 사건의 가족 중 아이들이 한 명씩 사라졌음을 발견하는데...
The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
Self
Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness through hip-hop. His path from a troubled youth to a fearless revolutionary is an inspirational must-see.
East Meets West: Hindi & Christian Perspectives on God, Love, & Spiritual Activism
Self
Two worlds beautifully collide as Dr. Cornel West (Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University and acclaimed author and speaker) and His Holiness Radhanath Swami (Bhakti Yoga master, director of the Radha-Gopinath Ashram, and acclaimed author and speaker) sit down together and share their thoughts on the Divine, the mysteries of love, and the role that spirituality plays in activism.
Still Bill
Self
STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times. Filmmakers Damani Baker and Alex Vlack follow Withers and offer a unique and rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. Through concert footage, journeys to his birthplace, interviews with music legends, his family and closest friends, STILL BILL presents the story of an artist who has written some of the most beloved songs in our time and who truly understands the heart and soul of a man.
피파 리의 특별한 로맨스
Don Sexton
완벽한 그녀에게 찾아온 낯선 설레임! 완벽한 남편, 자랑스러운 아이들, 모두가 부러워하는 안정적인 삶을 살고 있는 피파 리(로빈 라이트 펜)는 어느 날 몽유병에 걸린 자신을 발견한다. 그녀 옆집으로 크리스(키아누 리브스)가 이사를 오고 피파 리의 다른 면을 알고도 따뜻하게 대해준다. 그런 크리스에게 피파 리는 자신도 모르게 조금씩 마음을 열어 보인다. 영원한 반려자라 믿었던 남편 허브(앨런 아킨)와 절친한 지인인 산드라(위노나 라이더)의 외도를 알게 된 피파 리는 그 동안 잊고 지냈던 젊은 시절 자유로웠던 삶을 떠올리며 낯선 설레임을 안겨준 크리스의 차에 몸을 싣는데...
Stand
Self
Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the contemporary experiences of black men and to ask them: "What do you stand for?" Set against Barack Obama's rise to presidential power, Smiley and his fellow travelers offer diverse perspectives on African Americans' soul music, historic struggle for equality, current race relations and more.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Examined Life
Self
Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to cultural theory, Examined Life reveals philosophy's power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it.
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Self (as Dr. Cornel West)
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
스트리트 파이트
Self
2002년 뉴저지주 뉴어크 시장 선거. 16년간 시장 자리를 지켜온 샤프 제임스에 맞서 유력한 도전자인 코리 부커가 나타난다. 소수 커뮤니티가 겪고 있는 여러 가지 문제들을 바로잡고자 하는 부커. 깨끗한 선거 운동을 원하지만 그의 출마를 방해하려는 제임스 파 세력의 은밀한 수법들이 점점 수면 위로 드러나고 심지어 도시 경찰이 부커 지지자들을 괴롭히기 까지 한다.
The Matrix Recalibrated
Self
The making of Matrix Revolutions, The (2003) is briefly touched on here in this documentary. Interviews with various cast and crew members inform us how they were affected by the deaths of Gloria Foster and Aaliyah, and also delve into the making of the visual effects that takes up a lot of screen time. Written by Rhyl Donnelly
매트릭스 3: 레볼루션
Councillor West
진실을 찾는 여정에 한 걸음 더 접근하게 된 네오. 그러나 그 와중에 능력을 소진하고 매트릭스와 현실세계의 중간계를 떠돌게 된다. 한편 기계들이 인간말살을 목적으로 인류 최후의 보루 시온으로 침공해오자 인간들은 인류의 미래를 지키기 위해 필사적인 전투를 벌인다. 그러나 베인의 몸 속에 침투한 에이전트 스미스가 본 모습을 드러내면서 네오에게는 예기치 못한 변수가 생긴다. 매 순간 세력이 커져가면서 기계들의 통제권까지 벗어난 스미스는 현실 세계와 매트릭스는 물론 기계도시까지 말살할 야욕을 불태우고, 오라클은 네오에게 마지막 조언을 건네는데...
The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load
Self
This making-of piece offers the standard mix of movie snippets, behind the scenes materials, and interviews from cast and crew on the making of the film.
매트릭스 2: 리로디드
Councillor West
시온이 컴퓨터 군단에게 장악될 위기에 처하면서, 네오는 자신의 능력에 대한 더 큰 통제력을 갖게 된다. 이제 몇 시간 후면 지구상에 남은 인류 최후의 보루인 시온이 인간 말살을 목적으로 프로그래밍 된 센티넬 무리에 의해 짓밟히게 될 터. 그러나 시온의 시민들은 오라클의 예언이 이루어져 전쟁이 끝날 것이라는 모피어스의 신념에 용기를 얻고, 네오에게 모든 희망과 기대를 걸어보기로 한다. 서로에 대한 사랑의 힘으로, 스스로에 대한 믿음으로 용기를 얻은 네오와 트리니티는 모피어스와 함께 인간을 억압하고 착취하는 시스템에 맞서기 위해 매트릭스로 돌아간다.
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Self
A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community.
Black Is … Black Ain’t
Self
African-American documentary filmmaker Marlon Riggs was working on this final film as he died from AIDS-related complications in 1994; he addresses the camera from his hospital bed in several scenes. The film directly addresses sexism and homophobia within the black community, with snippets of misogynistic and anti-gay slurs from popular hip-hop songs juxtaposed with interviews with African-American intellectuals and political theorists, including Cornel West, bell hooks and Angela Davis.
The Issue Is Race: A Crisis in Black and White
Self
This program combines a panel discussion and town hall format with documentary video segments to promote the discussion of racial problems and policy choices that face the nation and its readers. The discussion focuses on whether race relations have improved or degenerated in the past 25 years and questions what can be done.
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Black America since MLK: And still I rise