Lingua: INGLESE

1936 - Crime / Drama
Propaganda film that relates the story, as told by high school principal Dr. Carroll to parents at a PTA meeting, of the scourge of marijuana. The tale revolves around Mae and Jack, accomplices in the distribution of marijuana, who manage to entice the local high school kids to stop by Mae's apartment to smoke reefer. The lives of all who are involved with this menace are inevitably shattered. One youngster becomes so addicted to the killer weed that a judge orders him to be committed for life to a mental hospital! Dr. Carroll advises us to ... continua

1947 - Musical
Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
Directed by:William Forest Crouch
Writing credits:William Forrest, Irwin Winehouse
Complete Credited cast:
Louis Jordan June ... continua

In March 2006, Code Pink invited eight Women to the U.S. to speak about their experiences under U.S. invasion and occupation. They were doctors, engineers, professors, and journalists. The remarkable courage of these women and the autenticity of their witness to the horrendous reality of the occupation challenges Americans to take responsibility for the actions of U.S. government and force an end to the brutal, illegal and immoral occupation of Iraq.

Pensamientos de algunos astronautas sobre lo que sintieron al ver el planeta Tierra desde el espacio. Cortesía de Foundation for Global Community

Their escapes were shocking, dramatic and filmed entirely on their mobile phones. Refugees describe their flight to Germany in this award-winning documentary.
#MyEscape tells the story of a migrant crisis in a digital age. Refugees are reliant on smart phones – from journey planning to morale-boosting phone calls home, the devices are a lifeline for those fleeing to Europe. They carry memories of places left behind and dreams of places not yet seen.
#MyEscape brings together stories from those who have fled their homelands. It lets refugees speak for themselves ... continua

In the award-winning #MyEscape, refugees describe their journeys from war to safety. Their escapes were shocking, dramatic and filmed on their mobile phones.
#MyEscape tells the story of a migrant crisis in a digital age. Refugees are reliant on smart phones – from journey planning to morale-boosting phone calls home, the devices are a lifeline for those fleeing to Europe. They carry memories of places left behind and dreams of places not yet seen.
#MyEscape brings together stories from those who have fled their homelands. It lets refugees speak for themselves ... continua

Excelente voz la de Vanupié Officiel, cantando Reggae en un metro de Francia. Publicado por: Jah Love Reggae Music

1982 - Mystery / Thriller
In a theatre on Broadway, a group of friends remember the opening night from one year ago. On this night, the leading lady was apparently murdered. On this day, these people, all involved in the production, are brought back by the fiancee of this murder victim, a distinguished playwright, to read for parts in his new play. However, he believes she was murdered, and now wants to catch the killer.
Directed by:David Greene
Writing credits:Richard Levinson, William Link
Complete Credited cast:
Robert Preston Lynn ... continua

A sect of fanatics led by an even more fanatic "priest" – one Jim Jones from Indiana - chose to suicide rather than face the "forces of evil" represented by our "corrupt capitalistic society."At least, that's what we were told.There were, however, too many points that didn't add up for the story to ring true. 1 - No one really understood the reasons for reverend Jones -- the cult leader who at the time was enjoying a huge success in the U.S. - to suddenly give it all up and move to the jungles of Guyana. 2 – It's very hard to believe that 900 people would ... continua

Lecture "Renaissance: revival or innovation", given by Peter Burke (emeritus history professor, University of Cambridge) on the 30th of November 2021. It is part of the series of conferences Francisco Calvo Serraller "Spring of Art. The Renaissance in 15th Century Europe", organized by Fundación de Amigos del Museo del Prado.
"Spring of Art. The Renaissance in 15th Century Europe"
The explosion of creativity in all areas of culture that the Renaissance produced made the 15th century one of the most fascinating moments in the history of European civilization. In ... continua

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