"A Focus on Black History Every Month" (7 minutes)
The very existence of “Black History Month” suggests that, for 28 days in February, we should think about Black History, so that we can comfortably forget about it for the next 11 months of the year. But that’s a dangerousand sometimes fatal mistake, because forgetting or ignoring history can cause chaos.
"The Human Stories behind Mass Incarceration" (14 minutes)
The U. S. locks up more people than any other country in the world, says documentarian Eve Abrams, and 1-4% of those in prison are likely innocent. That's 87,000 brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers - predominantly African American - unnecessarily separated from their families, their lives and dreams put on hold.
"To Solve the World's Biggest Problems, Invest in Women and Girls" (14.5 minutes)
As CEO of the Global Fund for Women, Musimbi Kanyoro works to support women and their ideas. She introduces us to the Maragoli concept of "isirika" - a pragmatic way of life that embraces the mutual responsibility to care for one another - something she sees women practicing all over the world.
"The Ghosts of Jeju" (80 minutes)
A shocking documentary about the struggle of the people of Jeju Island, S. Korea. Set in the context of the American presence in Korea after World War II, the film reveals horrible atrocities at the hands of the U.S. MilitaryGovernment of Korea.