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DVD B TAN
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DVD B TAN
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Born to Chinese immigrant parents into 1950's America, it would be decades before Ms. Tan would come to fully understand how her mother's self-destructive tendencies were rooted in watching her own mother kill herself after being forced into the former marital system of concubinage. This painful family legacy inspired her stories of women without the power to choose their lives. An interweaving of archival imagery, artful animation and live performance...
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Lawson McGhee Library - Nonfiction - Media collection
DVD 305.896085 AND
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DVD 305.896085 AND
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The documentary follows a defiant movement of women of color as they transform politics from the ground up. Filmed during the historic 2018 midterm elections, the series follows organizers and candidates (including Rashida Tlaib and Stacey Abrams) as they fight for a truly reflective government, asking whether democracy can be preserved, and made stronger, by those most marginalized.
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DVD 780.92 ODAY
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DVD 780.92 ODAY
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Tells the astonishing story of Anita O'Day- a journey of survival and, above all, the endurance of her talent, told in a number of frank interviews with her and with those who know her. Her career was long and eventful, spanning seven decades, her last album recorded when she was 84. She talks openly about how she had to overcome great adversities, including a 20-year addiction to heroin and alcohol, and more. Bonus performances, outtakes and interviews...
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DVD B HILL
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DVD B HILL
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The story of Anita Hill, who has empowered millions to stand up for equality and justice.
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DVD B BRAD
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DVD B BRAD
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Anne Braden: Southern Patriot is a first person documentary about the extraordinary life of this American civil rights leader. Braden was hailed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his 1963 letter from Birmingham Jail as a white southerner whose rejection of her segregationist upbringing was "eloquent and prophetic." Ostracized as a "red" in the 1950s, she fought for an inclusive movement community and mentored three generations of social justice advocates....
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DVD B LEIB
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DVD B LEIB
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An in-depth look at one of the most well-known photographers in the 21st century. From her childhood to her life at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair, and her relationships throughout it all. Includes interviews with her subjects and Leibovitz herself.
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Lawson McGhee Library - Nonfiction - Media collection
DVD 910.41 AROU
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DVD 910.41 AROU
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On January 25, 1890, the world waited for a young reporter named Nellie Bly to arrive back home. For 72 days, newspaper readers followed her progress in one of the most highly publicized journeys of all times.
8) ayn rand a sense of life
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Lawson McGhee Library - TV Shows - Media collection
DVD TV BETT
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DVD TV BETT
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Two extraordinary women -- Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcolm X -- come to life in this Lifetime Movie Network movie. After their husbands' tragic assassinations, they developed a unique friendship spanning three decades as they carried on the Civil Rights movement while supporting their families as single mothers. Through their strength and dignity, they became role models for millions of women....
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DVD B CHAN
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DVD B CHAN
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A documentary on Broadway legend Carol Channing.
11) The codebreaker
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DVD 652.8 CODE
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DVD 652.8 CODE
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Follow the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst whose painstaking work decoding thousands of messages for the U.S. government would send infamous gangsters to prison and bring down a massive, near-invisible Nazi spy ring in WWII. A suburban wife and mother who led a secret double life, her remarkable contributions to the science of cryptology would only come to light decades after her death when classified...
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During Diana Vreeland's fifty year reign as the 'Empress of Fashion, ' she launched Twiggy, advised Jackie Onassis, and established countless trends that have withstood the test of time. An intimate portrait and a vibrant celebration of one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. An enduring icon who has had a strong influence on the course of fashion, beauty, publishing and culture.
13) Dolores
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DVD 331.478092 DOLO
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DVD 331.478092 DOLO
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Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice, becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century--and she continues to fight to this day, at 87.
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DVD B STRI
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DVD B STRI
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A ferocious, funny, and poignant portrait of the one-of-a-kind Broadway legend still belting out Sondheim numbers at age 87, the documentary tribute showcases the brash, uncompromising Tony and Emmy winner both on stage and off. The film captures her immeasurable charm, acerbic wit, and impressive accomplishments with candid footage and interviews with friends and collaborators, including Sondheim, Tina Fey, and Nathan Lane.
15) Fly girls
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Lawson McGhee Library - Media collection
DVD 940.544973 FLY
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DVD 940.544973 FLY
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In the midst of World War II, the call went out: women with flight experience were needed to fly for the military. All over the country, young women postponed their weddings, put their educations on hold, and quit their jobs to respond, becoming Women Airforce Service Pilots or WASPs. Led by Jacqueline Cochran, America's foremost female aviator, more than 1,000 women were trained to ferry aircraft, test planes, instruct male pilots, and even tow targets...
16) Georgia O'Keeffe
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DVD 759.13 OKEE
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DVD 759.13 OKEE
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This documentary portrays the legendary painter as she candidly reveals her warmth, humor, and practical wisdom. For the first time on camera, O'Keeffe openly discusses her work and inspirations taken from the haunting mountain deserts of New Mexico.
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DVD 780.92 DICK
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DVD 780.92 DICK
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From the coalfields of West Virginia to the factories of Baltimore, Hazel Dickens has lived the songs she sings. A pioneering woman in bluegrass and hard-core country music, Hazel has influenced generations of songwriters and musicians. Interviews with Hazel and fellow musicians are interwoven with archival footage, concert performances, and 16 of her most powerful songs.
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DVD 813.54 HEY
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DVD 813.54 HEY
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Fifty years after winning the Pulitzer Prize, To Kill a Mockingbird remains a beloved best seller and quite possibly the most influential American novel of the 20th century. Mary McDonagh Murphy's Hey, Boo explores the To Kill a Mockingbird phenomenon and unravels some of the mysteries surrounding Harper Lee, including why she never published again. It also brings to light the context and history of the novel's Deep South setting and the social changes...
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DVD 305.40973 HIST
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DVD 305.40973 HIST
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"The unique and independent American woman: adventurer... pioneer... poet... mother... educator... artist... freedom fighter. 'A history of women's achievement in America' examines the 400-year history of American women's inspiring accomplishments and victories. Without the American woman's pioneering fortitude, the early colonies at Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation, would not have survived. Since then, millions of America's pioneering women have...
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DVD 323.1196 HOW
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DVD 323.1196 HOW
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Looks at six African American female performers whose work had a significant impact on the civil rights movement and American society in general: Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Pam Grier, Lena Horne, Cicely Tyson.