A schoolteacher witnesses the violent death of a student during a protest against the apartheid regime. This leads him on a journey to uncover the truth about the incident and the injustices committed by the police. As he delves deeper, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of political violence and corruption.
Historical seventeenth-century romantic-epic-action-adventure where three women survived a harrowing ocean voyage from France to forcibly marry French ex-patriots on the island of Bourbon (now Réunion).
Ruby Bridges is a docudrama about the true story of a young African-American girl who becomes the first black student to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite facing racism, discrimination, and intolerance, Ruby's courage and determination inspire those around her and help pave the way for racial equality.
Sugar Cane Alley is a poignant and heartfelt movie that takes place in a small French Caribbean village during the 1930s. It tells the story of a young boy named Jose, who is raised by his grandmother and struggles to overcome the challenges of poverty and exploitation on a sugar cane plantation. Through his determination and resilience, Jose navigates a world filled with hardship, racial tensions, and limited opportunities. Along the way, he experiences the power of education, friendship, and the strength of his community. This autobiographical film explores themes of inequality, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life.
A UNICEF-sponsored six-film anthology depicting childhood horrors around the world. "Hassane" - a malnourished child in Niger needs help from the doctors, but village traditions prohibit it. "Liouba" - a child escapes to the forest after a beating by his alcoholic mother, but the games he plays in the forest mirror his troubles at home. "Boy" - a child faces discrimination as the only white student at his school. "Carmelo" - in Bogota a child living on the streets fights to survive. "Oca" - when his twelve year old brother dies free-diving in the Philippines, seven year old Oca must take his place on the job. "L'enfance de l'art" - children living and playing in a war zone are touched by violence.
Lawyers must defend a prisoner accused of murdering two of his inmates during the Attica prison riots in 1971.
Journey of the Dissidents is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the fascinating stories of brave individuals who dared to challenge the status quo. It uncovers their struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs as they fought for freedom, justice, and change. Through captivating interviews and powerful visuals, viewers are transported on a journey that explores the complexities of dissent and the indomitable spirit of those who choose to defy.
The ghost of a music teacher pushes a young mechanic to start a career in music.
Her first picture, La Messagère (The Messenger, 1975), made by Palcy before she left for Paris, allowed people from Martinique to see themselves for the first time on television as complex characters.
In a small fishing village in the West Indies, the children believe they see, in a strange cabin located on the way to the school, a devil.
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