The database list available from the student portal is not a static, boring thing. For example, Films on Demand provides a constant stream of new and interesting titles. Every few months, the database updates its content list. Just last week they announced an addition of over 600 films. Some of the highlights include:
The infection has a name - COVID-19, but nobody really knows how it started and where it is going to strike next.
Talking Black in America:
The status of African American speech has been controversial for more than a half-century now, suffering from persistent public misunderstanding, linguistic profiling, and language-based discrimination.
Dream Runner:
Humans no longer dream. Now man made, they are sold in supermarkets, drug stores, and fueling stations.
Why are period dramas so white:
Have you ever noticed that in film and on TV, period dramas tend to have almost entirely white casts? It's almost as if, at least in film and TV land, black people do not feature in British history at all. The Guardian's Josh Toussaint-Strauss finds out how accurate costume dramas are in terms of racial diversity, and looks into the reasons why period dramas might get whitewashed
Target Philadelphia
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The history of police militarization and black militancy are explored through the 1985 MOVE bombing
All of these titles and more are available in Films on Demand through your student portal. There are documentaries and feature films. They all include citations and transcripts. This resources is a wonderful way to explore new topics and favorite subjects. Enjoy from the comfort of your home!
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