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This film explores the strange and relatively unknown world of sleep—a world in which we spend approximately one third of our lives. It shows how the discovery of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) during our dream period) in the early 1950’s brought about... more »
This Academy Award nominated film is the story of two brothers who anguish over whether to allow their deaf children to have cochlear implants. One brother welcomes the chance for his child to be part of the hearing world. The other brother, who is... more »
Good Fortune is a rare and intimate portrait of two vibrant Kenyan communities, one rural, one urban, battling to save their homes and businesses from large-scale development organizations... more »
The use of embryonic stem cells for medical research is an issue that has unleashed passionate political controversy nationwide. The documentary explores both sides of the issue.... more »
The U.S. has undergone the most dramatic demographic and cultural shifts in its history ; Latinos are expected to emerge as a potential American majority by 2050. This film shows how this growth has resulted in acute growing pains: conservative... more »
How do you find a mate when your religion doesn't permit you to date? Muslims in Love shows us devout American Muslim young people pursuing love and marriage.... more »
Regretters gives heartfelt voice to two transgendered people who underwent sex change surgery to become women. Now, years later, they would like to return to their original, masculine selves.... more »
This is a deeply personal exploration of the bedroom politics that make black women, and in fact all women, especially vulnerable to AIDS infection. The film follows a young female doctor, working in the South Bronx, as she gives medical and... more »
In celebration of Mother's Day, we are showing a free screening of "Mother's Day in Cuetzalan: Panchita the Weaver," throughout the month of May. This film gives us an intimate look at a resilient and spirited woman whose forbearance and skill as a weaver keeps her family afloat through difficult economic times. This film, a must see for Anthropology and Latin American Studies enthusiasts, follows Panchita the basket weaver as she tries to arrange a "traditional" Mother's Day celebration for her 80-year old mother. more »
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