Five of the 15 shortlisted films for Best Documentary (out of 166 eligible titles) are part of the 2018 and 2019 Human Rights Watch Film Festival.
Political Artwork archive on Democracy Chronicles
These Political Artwork articles reflect the strong relationship between the arts and politics, particularly between various kinds of art and power, occurs across historical epochs and cultures. As they respond to contemporaneous events and politics, the arts take on political as well as social dimensions, becoming themselves a focus of controversy and even a force of political as well as social change. Also see our main section on Political Art or our extensive articles on World Protest.
Notre Dame to Cover Up Murals of Columbus in New World
The University of Notre Dame will cover murals in a campus building that depict Christopher Columbus in America, the school’s president said.
Flurry of Powerhouse Documentaries Flood Sundance Film Festival
Topics include Harvey Weinstein, Elizabeth Holmes, Miles Davis, David Crosby, the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal, Toni Morrison and Dr. Ruth.
Street Singer Gives Voice to Venezuela’s Growing Diaspora
Street singer gives voice to Venezuela’s growing diaspora after she wrote a heartfelt reggae song about leaving her homeland that went viral on the internet
Miranda Reprises Hamilton Role in Puerto Rico to Raise Funds for Arts
Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises “Hamilton” role in Puerto Rico expected to raise funds for artists and cultural groups struggling in the wake of Hurricane Maria
A Collection of My Best King, Tyrant and Dictator Memes
I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight dictators, monarchs, tyrants and folk like that. This king and dictator memes collection is free for you to use.
Poster Exhibit Illustrates History of Battles for Women’s Rights
Poster exhibit from 20 years collection by Stephen Lewis illustrates history of battles for women’s rights from job discrimination to battle for equality.
Broadway Hits Iran with Unique Take on ‘Les Miserables’
Hossein Parsaee calls Victor Hugo’s classic a “masterpiece without borders” but his groundbreaking production of “Les Miserables” hit has unique twists.
South African Ex-President Zuma Releasing Album
The man South Africans know as J-Z is dropping an album. But instead of fans, haters question why public dollars are being used to fund the project.
At Senegal Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home
The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art.