The Battle of China
‘The Battle of China,’ Chapter VI of Frank Capra’s ‘Why We Fight’ series, explains why the Empire of Japan possessed such a strong interest in ruling the disparate lands of […]
The Nazis Strike
‘The Nazis Strike,’ Chapter II of Frank Capra’s ‘Why We Fight’ series, summarizes Adolph Hitler’s plan for world conquest and Germany’s full scale preparation in pursuit of this end.
War Comes to America
‘War Comes to America,’ Chapter VII of Frank Capra’s ‘Why We Fight’ series, begins by celebrating the American values of liberty and freedom that are threatened by the aggressive forces […]
Battle of Russia Pt. 1
‘The Battle of Russia,’ Chapter V of Frank Capra’s ‘Why We Fight’ series, follows the beginning of the end for Adolph Hitler. Part One shows how the Nazi regime, frustrated […]
Battle of Russia Pt. 2
‘The Battle of Russia,’ Chapter V of Frank Capra’s ‘Why We Fight’ series, follows the beginning of the end for Adolph Hitler. In Part Two, the German army falls victim […]
A Thanksgiving Prayer
William S. Burroughs performing A Thanksgiving Prayer.
Modern Times (1936)
The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.
Man With a Movie Camera (1929)
Dziga Vertov’s Man With A Movie Camera is considered one of the most innovative and influential films of the silent era.
Chaplin Film Festival (1918)
Four Chaplin shorts from 1917: The Immigrant, The Adventurer, The Cure and East Street, presented with music and sound effects.
The Strike (1925)
Strike (1925) Strike was directed in 1925 by Sergai Eisenstein. It was Esienstein’s first feature film and an indicator of the brilliant films that follow. As with other Communist films […]