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Warrior Women

American Indian Movement activists who fought for civil rights in the ‘70s were anchored by Madonna Thunder Hawk, and her daughter Marcy Gilbert.
My Country No More

Generations of family farming go up in flames as North Dakota oil rush leaves human memory, culture, and identity scorched in its wake.
Two Gods

By teaching two at risk young men how to build caskets and perform funerals, they learn how to live.

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Approaches from Insiders and Outsiders
July 11, 2018

Illuminating the human condition: it’s a theme that pervades some of the most effective documentaries. Getting there has multiple paths and as a filmmaker, you have baggage you bring. For The Judge, filmmaker Erika Cohn was a complete outsider in her story and had to build trust with strangers. Bing Liu, on the other hand, mined his own community…
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When Brothers Tell A Story
June 27, 2018

Following the story of a group of Muslim morticians in Newark, NJ, the brother filmmaking team Zeshawn and Aman Ali learned invaluable lessons regarding death, faith, and community. Their ITVS Open Call funded Two Gods allowed them intimate access alongside their participants Furquan and Nas, giving the Ali brothers a space to work together and focus…

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