Oprah's Roots: An African American Lives Special

The Last Great Tale of the American Show Male: Death Valley Outtakes

The Last Great Tale of the American Show Male follows Richard "Dick" Denim, a wannabe gigolo and lifelong virgin, as he line dances his way through the unsparing deserts of The West.

Grateful Dead: Anthem of the Sun and American Beauty

A review of the background behind the writing and recording of two classic albums by The Grateful Dead- Anthem of the Sun, and American Beauty.

What American English Sounds Like to Non-Speakers

For clarification: Many words spoken in the video are actual English words. When put together, however, the sentences make little to no sense. While many non-English speakers can pick out words they recognize, they still

All-American: The MMA Debut of Chris Weidman

Before he became a UFC champion, Chris Weidman began his journey into MMA with his coach and mentor Ray Longo by his side. Originally filmed in 2009, this documentary shows how this young wrestler from Long Island took h

American Wars Series: War 1812, Mexican War, Spanish-American, Korean

War of 1812 Prelude to War. The War. Effects of the War The far reaching effect of the Battle of New Orleans, which occurs after the peace treaty of 1814 is signed but before news of the end of the war reaches the U.S. T

Green Day's American Idiot: Broadway Production

Apr 20, 2010 - Apr 24, 2011. St. James Theatre, New York, NY.

Images of Indians: How Hollywood Stereotyped the Native American

Documentary on Native American stereotypes in U.S. film

21st Biennial Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance

This silent, color film documents the 21st Biennial Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA), held in September 1951 in Oakland, California. Much of the focus of the film is on the men and women attend

Talking to the Wall: The Story of an American Bargain

Wal-Mart's plan to build a large store in a small town is the backdrop for this sharp-edged comedy. All goes well for the corporate giant until an 11th hour citizens' rebellion resists the lure of low prices to reveal an

What the Blood Moon Brings: Messiah of Evil, A New American Nightmare

A documentary feature that explores 1973's Messiah of Evil in the context of American independent cinema of the 70s, as well as examining the film's allegiance to several subgenres of horror.

History of White People in America: These American Truths

How skin became color, color became race, and race became power. Or... the relationship of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson in an animated musical.

History of World War II: The American Propaganda Machine

Struggling for renewal following the Great Depression of the early 1930s, the U.S. hoped to stay focused on domestic growth and keep out of conflicts overseas. But the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor demanded action and

An LDS Temple in Philadelphia, Birthplace of American Freedom

Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Pope Francis address viewers on challenges to religious freedom.

More Treasures from American Film Archives, 1894-1931

The second in the NFPF's Treasures series, More Treasures was produced in collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, George Eastman House, the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, and t

American Steam: Vol. 1: Steam in the 50s & 60s

Originally 16mm negative film from the collection of Tom A. Strid. You will see Union Pacific Big Boys, Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range articulates & Northeastern as well as some more steam in other parts of the country. Fr

9/11: The Great American Psy-Opera

Claims are made that no planes hit the World Trade Center on 9/11, with evidence presented for computer-generated footage instead of real aircraft, including anomalies in the plane's motion, as well as signs of controlle

Pioneers of African-American Cinema: The End of an Era

"The End of an Era" closes out the Pioneers of African-American Cinema set with additional thoughts from Jacqueline Najuma Stewart.

Reclaiming American History from Paper Rolls by the Renovare Process

This short film is an illustration of Niver's preservation process of paper print films. Renovare—from the Latin "to renew"—was an apt name for Niver's company, for the Academy Award-winning work that he and his colleagu

Chicano! The History of the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement

PBS doc series about the Chicano Civil Rights Movement.