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Dr. Angelou’s was a prolific life; as a singer, dancer, activist, poet, and writer she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries.

This unprecedented film weaves her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her exuberant life during some of America’s most defining moments.

From her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to her inaugural poem for President Bill Clinton, the film takes us on an incredible journey through the life of a true American icon.

NOW showing in NETFLIX & PBS

American Masters: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise 

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 

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The Keepers

This docuseries examines the decades-old murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik and its suspected link to a priest accused of abuse.

NOW SHOWING ON NETFLIX

This was a hard doc to watch, bc although my sexual abuse has nothing to do with the Catholic Church, in California the main reason why not until last year they lifted the “statute of limitations” on sexual abuse and not retro-active is because many Archdioceses of California would go bankrupt. 

So I will never get the legal right to sue my abuser, because the Catholic Church wants to avoid their responsibilities of reparations to the thousands of children they allowed to be sexual abused. 

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Watch Breaking Their Silence: Inside the Gymnastics Scandal | Lifetime

“Breaking Their Silence: Inside the Gymnastics Scandal” examines this unimaginable story that rocked the gymnastics world and speaks to victims and experts about what parents and children need to know as they navigate situations outside of the home

Featuring exclusive interviews with Larry Nassar’s victims and experts close to the crisis, the special dives deep into the stories of multiple survivors and examine how organizations meant to keep girls and young women safe ultimately silenced their voices. 

“Breaking Their Silence: Inside the Gymnastics Scandal” features interviews with gymnasts Racheal Denhollander, Lindsey Lemke, Mattie Larson, Akemi Look and Jamie Dantzscher as they recount their experiences as well as exclusive footage of 19 of Nassar’s victims sitting down for a compelling interview with Elizabeth Vargas. 

Having been failed by the systems and the very people sworn to protect them, these young women have taken back their voices and come together to form a powerful army showcasing to the world how they’ve turned terrible tragedy into powerful triumph.

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What is Drama Therapy?

Drama therapy is the intentional use of drama and/or theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals.

Drama therapy is active and experiential.

This approach can provide the context for participants to tell their stories, set goals and solve problems, express feelings, or achieve catharsis.

Through drama, the depth and breadth of inner experience can be actively explored and interpersonal relationship skills can be enhanced.

Participants can expand their repertoire of dramatic roles to find that their own life roles have been strengthened.

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The 13th  by Ava DuVernay

The 13th chronicles the history of racial inequality in the United States, examining how the country has produced the highest rate of incarceration in the world, with the majority of those imprisoned being African American.

The title of the film of course refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States … ”

NOW SHOWING ON NETFLIX

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The Mask You Live In

The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.

Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. 

These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must navigate to become “real” men. Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media also weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it.

NOW SHOWING ON NETFLIX

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‘She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry’ Surveys ’60s Feminism

With interviews and historical footage, “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” surveys a heady period in the late ’60s when women organized to demand their rights.

NOW SHOWING ON NETFLIX

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Make sure over this summer you see all the excellent docs available for all to view and share.

The Mask You Live In   -  male masculinity

She’s Beautiful when She’s Angry   -  our female rebellions over the years

Sexy Baby - how society sexualizes young women

13th - examines racism today