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Why is we Americans? / Corinth Films presents a NewarkDoc LLC film ; produced and directed by Udi Aloni and Ayana Morris ; written by Udi Aloni.
Van Pelt - Video Collection (ask at Circulation Desk) DVD 036 182
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- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014--Family.
- Baraka, Amiri.
- Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014--Political and social views.
- Baraka, Amina--Political and social views.
- Baraka, Amina.
- Baraka, Ras--Political and social views.
- Baraka, Ras.
- Politics and literature--United States--History--20th century.
- Politics and literature.
- African Americans--Intellectual life--20th century.
- African Americans.
- African Americans--Politics and government.
- Black people--Politics and government.
- Black people.
- African Americans in literature.
- Black people--Intellectual life.
- Black people in literature.
- Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014.
- African Americans--Intellectual life.
- Families.
- Political and social views.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Biographical films.
- Documentary films.
- History.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Place of Publication:
- Reigelsville, PA : Corinth Films, [2022]
- Language Note:
- English dialogue.
- System Details:
- DVD, NTSC, Region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation.
- digital
- optical
- stereo
- laser optical
- NTSC
- video file
- DVD video
- region 1
- Summary:
- "From the Newark Rebellion of 1967 to current day, the city’s narrative has been one of revolution with each generation picking up where the previous had left off. WHY IS WE AMERICANS? weighs in on Newark’s struggle against oppression through the personal triumphs and tragedies of the Baraka family -- from Amiri’s civil rights leadership and ultimate artistic marginalization, to the horrific murder of his sister, Kimako, through the homicide of daughter Shani (one of the first openly gay black activists) to the historic election of Ras Baraka as mayor of Newark, NJ. And through it all, it is the matriarch, Amina Baraka, who emerges as story’s lode star and moral compass. Spanning decades of social activism, poetry, music, art, and politics, this kaleidoscopic family saga is framed by on-camera interviews with Ms. Lauryn Hill, rare archival footage and revealing personal testimonials. As we connect with the iconoclastic poet Amiri Baraka, his wife, Amina, and their son, Ras, a portrait of a city emerges with an inspiring call to arms in the fight for class and racial justice." -- Amazon.
- Notes:
- Originally produced as a documentary film in 2020.
- Special features: NYC theatrical premiere Q&A video with filmmakers; LA theatrical premiere behind the scenes video; post-theatrical premiere film discussion with Slavoj Z̆iz̆ek; Danny Glover deleted scene; theatrical trailer.
- OCLC:
- 1330250553
- Publisher Number:
- 896137001719
- CHV00161 Corinth Films
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