This video profiles Frederick Brown, one of America’s most prolific expressionist painters, whose Soho loft studio in New York served as a gathering place for artists, musicians, writers, dancers and other creative personalities during the Sixties and Seventies.

This dynamic film explores the lives of six New York City women who assume the category of "aggressive" through masculine roles, behavior, and dress. It offers a unique appreciation of a little known subculture within society's gender tapestry.

Shows how the Black Church has embraced African-American lesbians and gay men as dedicated members of its spiritual family.

Ever wonder why Jews and Rastafarians both use the Star of David and make references to Zion? This exuberant documentary explores the surprising connections between reggae culture and Judaism.

What does it mean to be exiled in your own country? In the aftermath of Katrina, two filmmakers embark on a road trip to meet displaced evacuees. An important American documentary, The Axe in the Attic tackles questions of race, class, and the breakdown of trust between a government and its citizens.

This latest episode from the "Black Achievers" video series profiles Dr. Ben Carson, a world-famous neurosurgeon.

Profiles the inspirational life of one of America's most prominent educators and influential leaders. Nationally known as a motivator, Dr. Mays numbered among his proteges Martin Luther King, Jr., former President Jimmy Carter, and Atlanta Mayor Maynard H. Jackson.

Beyond Babyland seeks to understand the causes behind the troubling rate of infant mortality in African-American communities while introducing us to the people and organizations working tirelessly to turn around this tide.

An eye-opening look at a pioneering mediation program in which victims of violent crimes meet face-to-face with their perpetrators, this acclaimed documentary, featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, introduces us to a process that could have far-reaching repercussions for the ways we approach crime, criminal justice, and conflict resolution.

This continuing series of video biographies, directed by Rex Barnett, profiles influential African Americans in the arts, business, politics and science.

This video explores the issue of racial identity among Native Americans and African Americans, and the coalescence of these two groups in American history.

Chronicles the life and literary career of a major black American poet, Dudley Randall, who has published six books of poetry and edited several anthologies of black poetry.

In 1996, basketball star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (formerly Chris Jackson) caused a national stir when the NBA suspended him for refusing to stand during the national anthem because of his “Muslim conscience.” The documentary reexamines this controversy, the media misrepresentations and the reactions of the Muslim immigrants who responded with an embarrassed disavowal.

Call it Democracy looks at the history of the electoral process in the United States, from the founding of the Electoral College to Bush v. Gore and far beyond. Regardless of who you vote for in '08, this is one documentary you need to see before you cast your ballot. *Endorsed by Rock the Vote

Profiles Dr. Charles Drew, renowned as the founder of the blood bank, from his birth in Washington, D.C. in 1904, his overcoming of limited educational facilities and racial discrimination, to his achievements as a physician, surgeon, scientist and educator.

Recounts why writer Chester Himes became disillusioned after years of painful struggle in the U.S. and moved to Europe, where he became a world-famous novelist, critically acclaimecd for his exciting, action-packed crime detective novels.

This docudrama explores the little known situation of African slaves in Latin America in the 19th century, depicting life in runaway slave communities.

This biographial profile of a woman whose career has successfully combined gospel and popular music moves from smoky clubs to a Sweet Inspirations reunion concert, from nostalgic gospel singing with The Drinkard Singers to a sold-out concert with Cissy's daughter Whitney.

This video intersperses interviews with African-American dancer Eno Washington with lively performance footage and archival footage revealing links between African and African-American dances.

Dance to Live tells the personal stories of the dancers at Philadanco – the Philadelphia-based African-American modern dance company.

This video features a fugitive woman slave describing life, work, and day-to-day resistance to slavery on a North Carolina cotton plantation during the 1840s and 1850s.

this video features a company of players traveling in the 1870s South and presents the meanings of freedom and ways African Americans realized the promise of emancipation during and after the Civil War.

Chronicles the life of the civil rights leader, from her birth in the Mississippi Delta, her courageous struggle to overcome a limited education and an oppressive society that denied blacks basic human rights, her unexpected rise to national prominence as a result of her fearless efforts in the civil rights movement, to her final years.

Examines the experience of black students on predominantly white college campuses and how they cope with feelings of alienation, frustration, and discrimination.

This historical documentary uses Civil War re-enactments, historical footage, photos and contemporary interviews to explore a controversial event in American and African- American Civil War history.

For Gold & Glory chronicles the history of the black auto racing league through the life of the circuit's greatest driver, Charlie Wiggins, a four-time champion revered as the "Negro Speed King." Set to a memorable retro jazz score by Pulitzer and Grammy nominee Dr. David Baker, the film spotlights first-hand conversations with Charlie's wife Roberta (voice dramatist Ruby Dee), and features interviews with former Gold and Glory drivers, families, historians and witnesses to the old African-American auto racing events.

Recounts how this enterprising black businessman, founder of Bronner Brothers Cosmetics, overcame having very little start-up money to build one of the most successful business enterprises in America.

In the 1930s Jewish intellectuals who escaped Nazi Germany and immigrated to the U.S. faced an uncertain future. Confronted with anti-Semitism at American universities and a public distrust of foreigners, many sought refuge in an unlikely place-traditionally black colleges in the segregated South.

When the Loyola basketball team started four African-American players in 1963 they were suddenly thrust into the national spotlight. The Game of Change reaches far beyond sports, demonstrating this particular event's significance in the battle for race equality in a largely segregated country.

Features the musical traditions and verbal recollections of eight retired African-American railroad track laborers, whose occupational folk songs were once heard along the railroad lines that crisscross the South.

Could this man be the next President of the United Sates? This incisive documentary examines Rudolph Giuliani's rise to power, his policies, and their effect on the city he referred to as the 'Capital of the World.'

Chronicles one season in the life of the Morningside High School basketball team, the defending California state champs, whose school is situated in a crime-ridden L.A. neighborhood.

A wonderful film that illustrates the significance of gardens and green spaces in the face of ever growing urbanization and development.

This video features interviews with minority physicians who treat the victims of violence, and who discuss the causes and remedies for this epidemic of armed violence on America's streets, and in its homes, workplaces, and schools.

This video examines the training of young African Americans at the Health Professions Department at Morehouse College, the only all-black male college in America.

Chronicles the life and career of this legendary black woman journalist, who gained international attention for her campaign against the frequent lynchings of blacks during the period after the Civil War.

Profiles two black epidemiologists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill Jenkins, Ph.D., M.P.H. and Walter Williams, M.D., M.P.H. discuss their duties at the Center, the academic and professional training that has led to their current positions, and medical research career opportunities for minorities.

An illuminating and entertaining history of the magazine - from Edward Cave's 1731 publication The Gentleman's Magazine to Oprah and beyond - exploring how this powerful medium has influenced our social and political landscape. A three-part documentary series.

This video examines Pulaski, Tennessee, the town where the Ku Klux Klan was founded right after the Civil War, and where today its memory still runs very deep.

Examines both sides of the controversy surrounding the death penalty, providing a cross- cultural survey, explaining which countries use the death penalty, how often, for what reasons, and the various methods used.

This video chronicles the life and times of the noted African-American historian, scholar and Pan-African activist John Henrik Clarke (1915-1998). Narrated by Wesley Snipes.

This video profiles the history of blacks in Canada and pays tribute to civil rights activists who struggled to change the country’s discriminatory laws.

This video begins in March 1896 when the Ndebele people of what was then known as Rhodesia rose in armed rebellion against European settlers such as Cecil Rhodes, who had taken over much of their land in the search for gold and other minerals.

Chronicles the life and career of the first female black leader of Congress and the first African-American woman to run for President, from her preparation at Brooklyn College for a teaching career and her 1969 election to Congress, to her national leadership role and her lasting political accomplishments.

An offbeat documentary portrait of Lily Dale, New York, one of America's oldest spiritualist communities, where just about everyone is a psychic or a medium who claims to be able to communicate with the dead.

This documentary chronicles the production of a play at the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, one of the five largest African-American theater companies in the U.S., examining the work of everyone involved, including the actors, director, lighting and set design, sound design, and producer.

Profiles renowned educator Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), the child of former slaves, recounting how she battled for her own education and went on to found one of the nation's first schools for black girls and played a significant role in national politics.

A portrait of Maxine Sullivan (1911-87), the legendary jazz singer who rose from humble origins in Pittsburgh to become one of the foremost black vocalists in America.

Weaving together sequences of hair-braiding salons in Ghana, voice-over of Oprah rhapsodizing brown-skinned dolls and animated clips of signature hairstyles, Me Broni Ba (My White Baby) is an artfully composed, thought-provoking work that investigates the fraught relationship between images of beauty and power.

This video presents the mission and practice of American midwives, explaining the benefits and advantages of natural childbirth through interviews with midwives and childbirth educators, the testimonies of new mothers, footage and photos of actual births, and many touching stories.

Dramatizes a real-life incident involving a fight between two high school girls--one white, one black-and then traces in parallel fashion the response of the two families to the incident, revealing the real feelings underlying racial tensions as well as the existence of common interests.

A landmark seven-hour documentary series, The New Americans follows the lives of a diverse group of contemporary immigrants - from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, India, Nigeria and Palestine - to offer a kaleidoscopic picture of immigrant life in the U.S. Available for the first time in its entirety on DVD.

Filmed at the Harlem Fall Mobilization March in 1967, this video lets people in the streets, as well as black Vietnam vets, speak out about social protest, life in New York's black ghetto, and the connection between racism and war.

The first Mardi Gras in America was celebrated in Mobile, Alabama in 1703. In 2007, it is still racially segregated. A thoughtful investigation into our nation's history and traditions, this acclaimed documentary illuminates the complexities of race relations in 21st century America.

In 1893, Dr. Williams made history as the first surgeon to successfully perform an operation on the human heart. This video covers that landmark operation as well as the many other contributions he made to the American medical profession.

This video celebrates the 25-year struggle of that Coalition and its successes. In their own words, neighbors document their history and hold up a vision for "ordinary people" everywhere that together they can transform lives and heal their communities.

Traces Robeson's career in show business, as singer and actor, as well as his outspoken protest of the racial injustice faced by blacks in the U.S., and his espousal of leftist causes which resulted in his being blacklisted and the eventual destruction of his career.

In this video, artist and art educator Betty LaDuke presents the lives and work of three American women artists of diverse heritages—Lois Mailou Jones, Mine Okubo, and Pablita Velarde.

A contemporary portrait of the small southern town where, in June 1964, three young civil rights workers were murdered for registering blacks to vote.

There was time when the Salton Sea was known as the Riviera of the West - a premiere vacation destination for the rich and famous. Today, it's considered one of America's worst ecological disasters. Narrated by John Waters, this irreverent documentary looks at what went wrong.

Profiles the life of the author of the classic novel Invisible Man, as well as numerous essays and short stories, from his early years growing up poor in a segregated society in Oklahoma City, the many challenges he overcame to learn his craft, and his rise to worldwide literary fame.

Profiles one of the world's most successful writers, from his birth in Mississippi 1908 to poor sharecropper parents, his overcoming of segregation, racism and limited educational facilities, his rise to the top of the literary world with critically acclaimed works such as Native Son and Black Boy, and his mysterious demise.

Examines the way Red Scare politics were used to impede the emergence of African-Americans as full participants in the political, social, and cultural aspects of postwar American life. Hosted by Morgan Freeman.

This video traces the forgotten roots and celebrates the continuing legacy of Blues music in the Mississippi Delta, interweaving rare archival footage of the South's sharecropping era with performances by Blues veterans.

This video documents the Million Woman March in Philadelphia on October 25, 1997, when black women from all over America gathered to demonstrate their concerns for Black America and to express their sense of unity as a movement that can play an influential role in American society.

This documentary examines the current controversy over the issue of slave reparations, addressing the most often voiced objections ("It’s long over," "I had nothing to do with it," "Affirmative Action is enough," etc.) to the claim for financial restitution to the ancestors of slaves for the wealth created by black labor in previous centuries.

Examines the Anti-Apartheid Movement at the University of California at Berkeley during 1985-86, which led to similar student protests nationwide.

Introduces viewers to the step show, an exciting dance style popular today among black fraternities and sororities. In addition to many rousing, crowd-pleasing performances, the program examines the cultural roots of steppin' in African dancing, military marching and hip-hop music, and discusses its contemporary social significance on college campuses.

An insightful documentary portrait of young black and Hispanic teenagers, primarily girls, growing up in a poor urban neighborhood.

Throw Down Your Heart follows American banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck on his journey to Africa to explore the little known African roots of the banjo. This exuberant musical adventure provides a glimpse of the beauty and complexity of Africa - a picture that is very different from what is often shown in the media.

This video tells the vivid tale of the African-American exodus from the rural South to northern industrial cities during World War One.

This inspirational video examines the aspects of culture and heritage that African Americans have brought into the new millennium.

Through a passionate mixture of private videos, uncensored interviews and school-day adventures, the young children of Singleton Charter Middle School, the first school to open in New Orleans after Katrina, have created a revealing portrait of urban youth at the heart of an ongoing American crisis.

This provocative documentary blends interviews with young black people in New York City and in Soweto, South Africa, focusing on the similarities and the contrasts between the lives of black teenagers in both countries.