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The Act of Killing: The History
The text in this clip provides the historical background for the film, recounting the 1965 military coup in Indonesia and how the military used local “gangsters” to kill Communists and other opponents.
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Memory and resiliency through Detroit and Canarsie’s unique relationships to water.
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Religious leaders' use of the law to advance an unexpected religious freedom argument.
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A counter-narrative and collective memory of the last 30 years of Muslim life in America.
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Two families experience homeland violence across generations.
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How will a sister assure a dignified life for her brother born with multiple disabilities?
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Native Americans, Japanese Americans and environmentalists defend their water from L.A.