Directed by Barbara Kopple (1990)- who also directed Harlan County USA – A gripping account of the protracted labor strike at the Hormel meat-packing plant in Austin, Minnesota, in 1984 when the Reagan administration demolished the nation’s air traffic controllers union. Oscar. Best documentary. “Devastating…stirring,…
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Directed by Colin Higgins (1980) Three female co-workers seek revenge on their sexist male boss. A classic workplace comedy with Jane Fonda, Lili Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman. “Must-see viewing… Who knew that a film about sexual harassment and gender politics could be such a…
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Directed by Susan Smiley (2006) This film is the story the director’s family’s secret struggle to deal with her mother’s schizophrenia within the confines of the public health system. A story of madness and dignity, shame and love, illuminating a national plight through one family’s…
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In his eye-opening masterpiece, Frederick Wiseman chronicles the daily activities of the staff and inmates at the State Prison for the Criminally Insane at Bridgewater, Massachusetts. From psychological evaluations, to recreation time and from treatments to impromptu concerts, this evocative film shows with gritty clarity…
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Some of the artist/students from Van Duyn Elementary school who worked on the Iraqi Childrens’ Art Exchnage project, will be giving a free musical performance at the ArtRage Gallery. Come hear their voices and see the art of children who are Building A Culture of…