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1. Affirmative action and reaction (1995)
Examines the issue of affirmative action. Some of the many questions it attempts to answer are: How do blacks and whites differ in their understanding of affirmative action? Is affirmative action still necessary to ...
Examines the issue of affirmative action. Some of the many questions it attempts to answer are: How do blacks and whites differ in their understanding of affirmative action? Is affirmative action still necessary to ...
2. Fascism the legacy of hate (2000)
This program, supported by footage including a skinhead hate party and anti-immigrant violence, traces the virulent resurgence of xenophobia in Europe.
This program, supported by footage including a skinhead hate party and anti-immigrant violence, traces the virulent resurgence of xenophobia in Europe.
3. Mississippi summer the unfinished journey (1984)
A history of the civil rights struggle for blacks during the 1960s in Mississippi.
A history of the civil rights struggle for blacks during the 1960s in Mississippi.
4. Anne Wortham another view of the civil rights movement (1988)
Sociologist Anne Wortham talks with Bill Moyers about her controversial views on the civil rights movement and affirmative action programs as they discuss race relations in America.
Sociologist Anne Wortham talks with Bill Moyers about her controversial views on the civil rights movement and affirmative action programs as they discuss race relations in America.
5. Latin and African Americans friends or foes? (1996)
Explores the tensions and misunderstandings that exist between Latinos and Afro-Americans. Examines Black and Latino relations in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Features conversations with Maya Angelou, Al Sharpt...
Explores the tensions and misunderstandings that exist between Latinos and Afro-Americans. Examines Black and Latino relations in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Features conversations with Maya Angelou, Al Sharpt...
6. Beyond black and white affirmative action in America (1998)
This debate features a panel of policy activists who represent the various sides of the affirmative action issue. The discussion takes place using the model of a hypothetical university's admissions policies.
This debate features a panel of policy activists who represent the various sides of the affirmative action issue. The discussion takes place using the model of a hypothetical university's admissions policies.
7. From Washington report on integration (1957)
This program brings together a panel of journalists from the Southern Education Reporting Service to discuss overall progress in complying with the U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 school desegregation ruling, as well as i...
This program brings together a panel of journalists from the Southern Education Reporting Service to discuss overall progress in complying with the U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 school desegregation ruling, as well as i...
8. Writer's block : disability on campus (1997)
Dramatization of interviews between an admissions panel for a literary honor society and four aspiring writers, each with a different disability. Following the interviews the panel members discuss the candidates and...
Dramatization of interviews between an admissions panel for a literary honor society and four aspiring writers, each with a different disability. Following the interviews the panel members discuss the candidates and...
9. Angel Island (2000)
From 1910 until 1943, Chinese immigrants to America passed through Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Unlike other groups, the Chinese were legally discriminated against under an 1882 law called the Chinese Exclusio...
From 1910 until 1943, Chinese immigrants to America passed through Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Unlike other groups, the Chinese were legally discriminated against under an 1882 law called the Chinese Exclusio...
10. Malcolm X (1983)
The story of Malcolm X and his struggle for black equality.
The story of Malcolm X and his struggle for black equality.
11. Hispanics the changing role of women (1995)
In this program, several prominent Latina women, including author Isabel Allende and actress Jennifer Lopez, discuss their changing role within the context of Hispanic family values, male machismo, and the tradition...
In this program, several prominent Latina women, including author Isabel Allende and actress Jennifer Lopez, discuss their changing role within the context of Hispanic family values, male machismo, and the tradition...
12. By river by rail (1994)
African-Americans recount the story of the early 20th century migration of blacks to the Northern states with a backdrop of songs, art and music of the era. They tell of separated families, of the hardships, prejudi...
African-Americans recount the story of the early 20th century migration of blacks to the Northern states with a backdrop of songs, art and music of the era. They tell of separated families, of the hardships, prejudi...
13. In search of a common destiny : Blacks and American society (1992)
Includes interviews during the violence and clean-up after the Rodney King verdict in Los Angeles, a town meeting in Los Angeles, and a panel discussion of the racial problems confronting the United States.
Includes interviews during the violence and clean-up after the Rodney King verdict in Los Angeles, a town meeting in Los Angeles, and a panel discussion of the racial problems confronting the United States.
14. Black, white and angry (1995)
This NBC News program examines the relationships between blacks and whites at work, in their communities, and the role politics and politicians play in issues affecting them. Also examines what the future holds for ...
This NBC News program examines the relationships between blacks and whites at work, in their communities, and the role politics and politicians play in issues affecting them. Also examines what the future holds for ...
15. Divided we stand (1997)
This program examines how genetic studies are being used divisively by blacks and whites to prove racial superiority. Steve Jones presents DNA evidence that disputes major differences between the races, and visits a...
This program examines how genetic studies are being used divisively by blacks and whites to prove racial superiority. Steve Jones presents DNA evidence that disputes major differences between the races, and visits a...
16. Busing (1976)
In 1971, when busing was first mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Swann ruling, it strongly polarized public opinion in many communities. Filmed only five years after the controversial precedent was first put...
In 1971, when busing was first mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Swann ruling, it strongly polarized public opinion in many communities. Filmed only five years after the controversial precedent was first put...
17. In black & white (1992)
Using archival newsreels, feature film footage and interviews with Afro-American actors and directors, this film explores the inception, struggle, suppression, and survival of the Black cinema from the 1920s through...
Using archival newsreels, feature film footage and interviews with Afro-American actors and directors, this film explores the inception, struggle, suppression, and survival of the Black cinema from the 1920s through...
18. The diary of Anne Frank (1987)
The story of Anne Frank, her life as a virtual prisoner in an Amsterdam attic, hiding from the Nazi terror against the Jews. This dramatization presents a portrait of the heroine, her family and those who risked the...
The story of Anne Frank, her life as a virtual prisoner in an Amsterdam attic, hiding from the Nazi terror against the Jews. This dramatization presents a portrait of the heroine, her family and those who risked the...
19. Becoming American the Chinese experience [Volume 1] Gold mountain dreams (2003)
In interviews with historians, descendants, and recent immigrants, this program traces the history and experiences of Chinese in the U.S., from the Gold Rush in California and the building of the Transcontinental Ra...
In interviews with historians, descendants, and recent immigrants, this program traces the history and experiences of Chinese in the U.S., from the Gold Rush in California and the building of the Transcontinental Ra...
20. Becoming American the Chinese experience [Volume 3] No turning back (2003)
In interviews with historians, descendants, and recent immigrants, this program begins with the new immigration laws of 1965, which was a turning point for the Chinese in America and allowed a new wave of immigrants...
In interviews with historians, descendants, and recent immigrants, this program begins with the new immigration laws of 1965, which was a turning point for the Chinese in America and allowed a new wave of immigrants...
21. Becoming American the Chinese experience [Volume 2] Between two worlds (2003)
In interviews with historians, descendants, and recent immigrants, this program begins with a description of the early 1880s when a wave of anti-Chinese sentiment swept across America, abetted by the Chinese Exclusi...
In interviews with historians, descendants, and recent immigrants, this program begins with a description of the early 1880s when a wave of anti-Chinese sentiment swept across America, abetted by the Chinese Exclusi...
22. Rigoberta Menchu broken silence (1992)
1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu, discusses the lack of human rights for the indigenous people of Guatemala and her commitment to the struggle for a more egalitarian society.
1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu, discusses the lack of human rights for the indigenous people of Guatemala and her commitment to the struggle for a more egalitarian society.
23. The Americans with Disabilities Act is it working? (2001)
In this program, Larry Paradis, executive director of Disability Rights Advocates, explains the importance of litigation in pressuring companies and communities to comply with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Ac...
In this program, Larry Paradis, executive director of Disability Rights Advocates, explains the importance of litigation in pressuring companies and communities to comply with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Ac...
24. Gay marriage (2004)
Ted Koppel moderates a debate about gay marriage and its legal ramifications.
Ted Koppel moderates a debate about gay marriage and its legal ramifications.
25. Great American speeches 80 years of political oratory Program four (1995)
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address, Kennedy's speech calling for the end of nuclear proliferation, Kennedy's "Ich bin ein B...
A collection of speeches, each with an introductory and concluding segment. Includes: John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address, Kennedy's speech calling for the end of nuclear proliferation, Kennedy's "Ich bin ein B...