In Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement, aspiring author Skeeter Phelan decides to write a book about the lives of the African American maids who work for white families. As she delves into their stories, she exposes the hardships they face on a daily basis due to racial segregation and discrimination.
Carmilla is a supernatural web series that follows the story of a university student named Laura who becomes roommates with a vampire named Carmilla. Together, they unravel a mystery surrounding the disappearance of girls on campus while navigating their complex relationship.
Misbehaviour (2020) follows the story of a group of women who disrupt the Miss World competition in London in 1970, protesting against the exploitation of women in beauty pageants and fighting for gender equality. The film explores the challenges faced by these women as they challenge the patriarchy and fight for their rights.
The Structure of Crystal is a thought-provoking drama that explores the moral dilemmas faced by a group of intellectuals in a provincial town. The story follows the journey of a scientist and a schoolteacher, both married and working at the local university, as they grapple with the meaning of life and pursue their goals in the face of societal pressures and opposing viewpoints. The film provides a gentle yet profound examination of the complexities of human existence and the importance of intellectual pursuits.
Much of the world first became aware of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the tragedy of Tiananmen Square in June 1989. However, only weeks before, filming had been completed on an extraordinary examination of China’s military machine. Boasting unprecedented access to all areas of the People’s Liberation Army, this five-hour documentary reveals with unerring insight and exceptional clarity the enigma which is the modern Chinese army.
After graduating from university, a young man faces the challenges of finding a job and navigating the working life. This comedy explores the ups and downs of his journey, including moments of unemployment and the pursuit of a fulfilling career.
Short news featurette produced by Pathe-RKO after the Russians launched the first orbiting satellite, Sputnik. It is a patriotic 'call to arms' from the threat posed by this and the need for Americans to spend more on education in general and a college education in particular. A visit to the University of Buffalo highlights many of its science programs and the need for more college graduates all science specialties if America is to rise to the challenge. It bemoans the fact the PhDs earn less than a mechanic and the need to re-order priorities.
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