An epic portrait of the eloquent, award-winning Black, lesbian, poet, mother, teacher and activist, Audre Lorde, whose writings – spanning five decades – articulated some of the most important social and political visions of the century. From Lorde’s childhood roots in NYC’s Harlem to her battle with breast cancer, this moving film explores a life and a body of work that embodied the connections between the Civil Rights movement, the Women’s movement, and the struggle for lesbian and gay rights. At the heart of this documentary is Lorde’s own challenge to “envision what has not been and work with every fiber of who we are to make the reality and pursuit of that vision irresistible.” Reviews “An inspirational testimony and powerful portrait of a remarkable woman who continues to inspire a whole new generation of women today.” – Noelle Reilly, QFest, 2009
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Bobby Kennedy & LBJ April 1964 (WH 6404_12_3126) White House Telephone President Lyndon Johnson and Attorney General Bobby Kennedy discuss upcoming congressional legislation, including the Jury Trial Amendment and Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Kennedy also compliments LBJ on his recent appearance on TV. (Photo: President Lyndon Johnson and Attorney General Robert Kennedy.)
Video Rating: 5 / 5
