A movie version of Georgia’s 2018 election coming soon. The title makes it clear where he’s headed: “Suppressed: The True Story of Georgia’s 2018 Election.”
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In Tribeca Film Festival Documentaries, Tragedy Seen in First-Person
In Tribeca Film Festival, documentaries tragedy seen in first person as “The Apollo,” several films use personal video footage as portals into tragic pasts.
Key Facts About Japan’s Imperial System
Eighth-century chronicles say sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami bequeathed her grandson a mirror, jewels and a sword, which he gave to the first emperor, Jimmu.
Podcast: Is It Time to Revive Civility?
Timothy Shaffer of National Institute for Civil Discourse joins the Democracy Works podcast to talk about work being done to create a new definition of civility and a playbook to put that definition into practice.
Sudanese Political Cartoonist Seeks Lasting Change with Iconic Images
After the Sudanese military ousted al-Bashir as president and seized control of the country, protesters continue to demand representation and civilian rule.
43 Disappeared Mexican Students Remembered in Ai Weiwei Exhibit
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s interest in studying human rights around world led to meeting with relatives of 43 students who disappeared in Mexico in 2014.
Yemeni Artist’s Murals Depict Costs of War
A Yemeni graffiti artist is taking her art to the streets of Sanaa to draw images of war and hunger in the conflict-torn country.
Stars From Susan Sarandon To Ben Affleck Donate To 2020 Dems
Stars from Ben Affleck and Susan Sarandon to Anna Wintour and Willie Nelson, celebrities lined up to donate to their favorite Dem presidential candidates.
Cuban Indie Artists Challenge Government at Havana Arts Biennial
A blustering bureaucrat fills a form out with your personal details and hands you a badge declaring you an inspector qualified to police Communist-run.
Exuberant Met Exhibit Explores Art of Rock ‘n’ Roll
“Play It Loud,” exuberant show that can be heard and seen, Metropolitan Museum of Art takes history of rock ‘n’ roll through iconic instruments .