Cornel West
Nascimento : 1953-06-02, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
História
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.
Self
A relação extraordinária entre Malcolm X e Muhammad Ali é abalada por sinais de desconfiança e pela tensão entre ideais distintos.
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.
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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.
Self
Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager examine the reality of life and discourse on college campuses in modern America.
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.
Self
O documentário aborda a história cultural da forma de dança conhecida nos EUA como "tap".
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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.
Self - Philosopher
An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world. A story about music's ability to entertain, inspire and transform.
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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.
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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.
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.
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The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.
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Ellison é um escritor de romances policiais que acaba de se mudar com a família. No sótão da nova casa, descobre antigos rolos de filme que trazem imagens de assassinatos violentos. Intrigado com o que elas representam e com um estranho símbolo presente nas imagens, ele e a sua família logo passam a correr sério risco de vida.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Don Sexton
Pode-se dizer que Pippa Lee tem uma vida excelente. Aos 50 anos, mora em uma boa casa, é casada com um brilhante editor 30 anos mais velho e mãe orgulhosa. Até o dia em que seu marido decide que está na hora da aposentadoria e de sair de Nova York. Para embolar de vez, ele também arruma uma amante, bem mais jovem do que ela. Mas as coisas realmente fogem ao controle quando ela começa a ter reações tão diferentes das que tinha quando levava uma vida pacata. E agora, seu mundo, sua vida tranquila, sua família, tudo o que ela ama está ameaçando ruir.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James.
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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
Councillor West
Após enfrentar os sentinelas no mundo real, Neo (Keanu Reeves) tem sua mente presa em um local que fica entre a Matrix e a realidade, do qual apenas poderá sair com a ajuda de Trainman (Bruce Spence). Após perceberem que as ondas cerebrais de Neo são idênticas as de uma pessoa conectada à Matrix, Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) e Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) buscam a ajuda da Oráculo (Mary Alice) e Seraph (Sing Ngai). Trinity, Morpheus e Seraph vão em busca de Merovingian (Lambert Wilson), que possui controle sobre Trainman e pode libertar Neo. Após obterem sucesso no resgate, o trio se divide em duas missões: Enquanto Morpheus e a tripulação de duas naves parte rumo a Zion, na tentativa de ajudar no combate contra as máquinas, Neo e Trinity se dirigem à Cidadela das Máquinas.
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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.
Councillor West
Após derrotar as máquinas em seu combate inicial, Neo ainda vive na Nabucodonosor ao lado de Morpheus, Trinity e Link, o novo tripulante da nave. As máquinas estão realizando uma grande ofensiva contra Zion, onde 250 mil delas escavam rumo à cidade e podem alcançá-la em poucos dias. A Nabucodonosor é convocada para retornar a Zion e participar da reunião que definirá o contra-ataque para salvar a humanidade da extinção. Entretanto, um recado enviado pelo Oráculo faz com que Neo retorne à Matrix.
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A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community.
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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.
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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.
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Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
O Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. analisa os últimos 50 anos da história afro-americana, mapeando a luta do Movimento Negro e levantando os obstáculos ainda a serem vencidos. Junto a estudiosos especializados, celebridades e um elenco dinâmico de pessoas que moldaram estes anos, Gates embarca numa viagem desde as vitórias do Movimento dos Direitos Civis até os dias de hoje.
