Home

United States [1946-1975]

Sort by Titlesort icon Sort by Type Sort by Date Added
A Force More Powerful

6 episodes, 30 minutes each
Source: Films for the Humanities & Sciences

This series uses archival footage to present six stories of successful nonviolent movements around the world. Each includes interviews with witnesses, survivors and unsung heroes who contributed to these century-changing events.

1. Nashville: “We Were Warriors”

 Library Resource December 15, 2009
A Gathering of Heroes: Reflections on Rage and Responsibility

by Gregory Alan-Williams

(Academy Press)

Gregory Alan-Williams talks about rescuing a Japanese-American man who was being beaten during the L.A. riots in 1992, places this story against the backdrop of his own life as an African-American man who has grappled with the complexities of violence and power. He recalls his experiences with racism, as well as his own violent behavior in the Marines. He also offers insight into the meaning of rage, the larger implications of the L.A. riots, and the obligations we all have as citizens to minimize the violence in our society.

 Library Resource December 15, 2009
A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement
 Unit December 9, 2008
A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson 1
 Lesson Plan December 9, 2008
A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson 2
 Lesson Plan December 30, 2008
A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson 3
 Lesson Plan December 30, 2008
A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson 4
 Lesson Plan December 30, 2008
A Portrait of Maya Angelou

58 minutes
Source: Social Studies School Services

 Library Resource February 3, 2010
A. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom

86 minutes
Source: California Newsreel

A. Philip Randolph began his career during the Harlem Renaissance as a radical soapbox orator and journalist, and went on to become an influential black labor leader. Partly because of his efforts, President Roosevelt banned discrimination in defense industries and President Truman signed an executive order to desegregate the military. In 1963, Randolph called for a March on Washington and became known as a father of the modern civil rights movement.

 Library Resource December 15, 2009
After Stonewall

88 minutes
Source: First Run Films

After Stonewall, the sequel to Before Stonewall, chronicles the history of lesbian and gay life from the riots of Stonewall in 1969 to the end of the 20th century. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, it captures the hard work, struggles, tragic defeats and exciting victories experienced since then. It explores how AIDS literally changed the direction of the movement.

 Library Resource December 15, 2009
Syndicate content