Wildcat
1977 · 14 min · Documentary
During the 1975 wildcat strike in Appalachia, tens of thousands of coal miners walk off the job to defend their right to strike, as cameras capture the struggle from inside the movement.
Directed by Deborah Shaffer
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Chuquiago · 1977Chuquiago
★ 8.11977
MovieDrama
Racial, social and cultural aspects of La Paz (called Chuquiago by the Aymaras) seen through four stories.
Dance of Hope · 1989Dance of Hope
★ 8.01989
MovieDocumentary
Relatives of Chile’s “disappeared” confront the legacy of repression under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, seeking truth and justice for those who vanished during his rule.
Fire from the Mountain · 1987Fire from the Mountain
★ 8.01987
MovieDocumentary
Based on the memoir of Nicaraguan writer and revolutionary Omar Cabezas, this documentary traces his journey from student activist to guerrilla fighter during the Sandinista revolution.
Chris and Bernie · 1975Chris and Bernie
★ 7.51975
MovieDocumentary
The story of two young single mothers who join forces to make a new kind of family unit for themselves and their children.
El Salvador: The People Will Win · 1980El Salvador: The People Will Win
★ 7.51980
MovieWarDocumentary
The battle of El Salvador and its revolutionary history, from the time of the Spanish conquest and colonization, to the insurgency of the 80s, approached by a Puerto Rican filmmaker immersed in the conflict. Depicts a host of F.M.L.N. guerrillas marching forth from Monte Alzaco, the spiritual home of Salvadoran resistance.
Tales from the Darkside · 1984Tales from the Darkside
★ 7.21984
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes.
POV · 1988POV
★ 6.91988
SeriesDocumentary
Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.
The Wobblies · 1979The Wobblies
★ 6.71979
MovieDocumentary
Through oral histories, archival footage, photographs, and songs associated with the movement, "The Wobblies" tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World, the radical union founded in Chicago in 1905 to organize workers across trades. Featuring interviews with aging Wobbly members alongside historical materials from early twentieth-century labor struggles, the film explores the union’s role in strikes, worker activism, and the broader fight for labor rights in the United States.
El Salvador: Another Vietnam · 1981El Salvador: Another Vietnam
★ 6.71981
MovieDocumentary
This political documentary illustrates the turbulent history of El Salvador from the 1920s-1970s, and the role of the U.S. government in that history. The most comprehensive film introduction to that country, examines the civil war there in light of the Reagan administration's decision to "draw the line" against "communist interference" in Central America. Archival material offers an overview of U.S. military and economic policy in Central America since 1948, while footage drawn from sources in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe provides extensive background to the current political and military situation.
Cocolos y Rockeros · 1992Cocolos y Rockeros
★ 4.81992
MovieDocumentary
This documentary examines the musical tastes of Puerto Rico's youth. The terms "cocolos" refers to those who prefer salsa music, and "rockeros" to those who prefer rock music. Through interviews and an array of musical settings, the film explores the young people's feelings in a humorist yet serious manner, bringing to the forefront issues of biases and national identity inherent in this innocent yet very powerful form of social entertainment.
Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements · 1985Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements
★ 4.61985
MovieDocumentary
This Academy Award–winning documentary follows Dr. Charlie Clements, a former U.S. Air Force pilot in Vietnam who, disillusioned by the war, abandoned his military career to become a physician. Working behind rebel lines in El Salvador, Clements dedicates himself to treating victims of conflict and advocating for nonviolence.
Stephen King's Golden Tales · 1993Stephen King's Golden Tales
★ 4.01993
MovieHorror
A collection of horror stories taking the viewer into the dark world of Stephen King, featuring vampires, strange objects and sinister humor. The five 20-minutes tales were all taken from the Tales from the Darkside TV series and strung together as a video feature.
Make Out · 1970Make Out
1970
Movie
As a young couple make out in a car, we hear the woman’s stream of consciousness thoughts. She worries about her reputation and whether he’ll try to “go all the way.”
Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack · 2019Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack
2019
MovieDocumentary
An intimate look at the life and creative process of feminist, rebel, and visual artist Audrey Flack over her oft-controversial 40-year career.
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★ 6.71997
MovieDocumentary
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price · 2005Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
★ 6.32005
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