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Anti-Jewish propaganda Germany 20th century Children of Nazis Jacobs, Jane 1916-2006 Jud Süss (Motion picture) History and criticism Moses, Robert 1888-1981 Motion picture producers and directors Germany 20th century Motion pictures Germany History 20th century Motion pictures in propaganda Germany 20th century National socialism and motion pictures World War, 1939-1945 Propaganda History and criticismFilter By Subjects
Anti-Jewish propaganda Germany 20th century Children of Nazis Jacobs, Jane 1916-2006 Jud Süss (Motion picture) History and criticism Moses, Robert 1888-1981 Motion picture producers and directors Germany 20th century Motion pictures Germany History 20th century Motion pictures in propaganda Germany 20th century National socialism and motion pictures World War, 1939-1945 Propaganda History and criticismSummary: It is a timely tale of what can happen when engaged citizens fight the power for the sake of a better world. Arguably, no one did more to shape our understanding of the modern American city than Jane Jacobs, the visionary activist and writer who fought to preserve urban communities in the face of destructive development projects. The film vividly brings to life Jacobs' 1960s showdown with...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: MPI Media Group 2017
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC CITSummary: This film reveals the untold story of a Filipina American garage band that morphed into the ferocious rock group Fanny, who almost became the female Beatles.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC FANSummary: A film following the life, career, and decline of legendary bass guitarist Jaco Pastorius, featuring interviews with friends, family, and other artists. Bonus materials include outtakes and stories from Joni Mitchell, Flea, Carlos Santana, Mike Stern, and others.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Slang East/West 2015
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC JACSummary: Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany's most notorious filmmakers. Millions across occupied Europe saw his films, the most infamous of which was the horrific anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Suss, which was required viewing for all SS members. Harlan was also the only artist from the Nazi era to be charged with war crimes. Included are never-before-seen archival...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Zeitgeist Films 2010