The events revolve around Mariam, a woman who is forced by circumstances to abandon her daughter, Tamara, as a child, so the latter grows cold toward her. Mariam is also being deceived by her psychiatrist and her husband, Youssef.
Delves into the complexities and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Through archival footage, expert interviews, and poignant narratives, traces the origins, progression, and aftermath of the Civil War. From the economic, social, and political tensions that ignited the conflict to the pivotal battles that shaped its outcome, the film offers a comprehensive examination of the war's significance.
Summer of 1982, a beach in the south of Portugal. Rui and his parents live closed in their worlds, blind to the failure that characterizes them as a family and condemns them to the malaise of survival.
Rui will have school exams but he is only interested in music and in the exploration of imaginary worlds that he constantly sketches in drawings. Only Joana seems capable of pulling him out of his autism. The girl's vitality fascinates him.
Mohamed D'abis worked as an assistant director and technician for many independent Lebanese filmmakers. In the winter of 2000, he left his home and never came back. His body was found months later inside an abandoned war-damaged building in Beirut. In this documentary, director Mohamed Soueid reflects on the life and death of his friend and frequent collaborator.
A two part series focusing on the team of collectors, researchers and historians at The National Folklore Collection in UCD who have set out to record memories of the Irish Civil War that were passed on through families and communities throughout Ireland.
For Mexican and Mexican American communities, boxing is more than a sport. From ring walk-ins to trunks, opponents take full advantage of the theatrical spectacle, narrating their histories and the stories of their individual fanbases. In 1996, Oscar De La Hoya, the charismatic golden boy from East L.A, challenged Mexican-born boxing legend Julio César Chávez in what was billed as the “ultimate glory” fight. Mexicans on both sides of the border were forced to choose their favorite champ: the record-holding immigrant from humble beginnings, or the younger and more marketable Olympian born in the U.S. These rivals felt the pressure to prove their athletic superiority, while the fans’ choice of champion revealed the type of Mexican they aspired to be.
