Cornel West

De "Matrix" à "Sense8", la révolution Wachowski (2024)

From "Bound" to the queer series "Work in Progress", an exploration and deciphering of the artistic work and revolutionary career of Lana and Lilly Wachowski. "Matrix" is the soil in which all the seeds of the filmmakers' struggle were sown. Feminism, anti ...

Tax Broke (2024)

The great inequality divide in America is no accident. Tax Broke tells the story of how one of the poorest cities in America has made a small group of developers rich. A history of fleecing of a great American city. ...

Israelism (2023)

When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the mistreatment of Palestinians, they battle the old guard to create a new movement opposing Israel's occupation, and recentering Judaism itself. ...

137 Shots (2021)

In this documentary, law enforcement faces scrutiny as Americans demand justice after police violence claims multiple Black lives in Cleveland. ...

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (2021)

From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals. ...

Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story (2021)

An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most remarkable and inspiring figures of the American 20th Century. He was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr and the en ...

The Big Scary “S” Word (2020)

What do we talk about when we talk about socialism in the US? The Big Scary "S" Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement and the people striving to build a socialist future today. ...

Bernie Blackout (2020)

An investigative deep dive into the corporate news media's coverage of Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign that asks: who actually gets a say in American politics? ...

We Are George Floyd (2020)

On May 25th, 2020, Derek Chauvin, a European-American Minneapolis police officer, murdered George Floyd, a black man, by driving his knee into George's neck for 8 minutes and 45 seconds until he died. This film chronicles New York City's overwhelming respo ...

No Safe Spaces (2019)

Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager examine the reality of life and discourse on college campuses in modern America. ...

Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America (2019)

Actor Courtney B. Vance hosts this special celebrating Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s work with focus on his five quintessential documentary series about American, African and African American history for PBS. ...

The Corporate Coup D'État (2018)

A democracy should protect its most vulnerable citizens, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so. This investigation blends the insights of experts with the experiences of citizens of the Rust Belt in the Midwest where the steel industry onc ...

American Tap (2018)

The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a quintessentially American dance form—from its origins, to the historic and cultural events that shaped i ...

The Black Bloc: Inside America’s Hard Left (2017)

The left-leaning anti-fascist movement—or Antifa—has been around for decades, popping up in North America and Europe in response to rising white nationalist or fascist sentiments. Now, Antifa has made a resurgence in the US, where members clad in masks ...

Chasing Trane (2017)

An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world. A story about music's ability t ...

An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story (2017)

Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer remains one of the most quoted writings in American literature. Yet Niebuhr's impact was far greater, as presidents and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. often turned to Niebuhr's writings for guidance and ...

Black America since MLK: And still I rise (2016)

America's Election 2016: South Carolina's Black Vote (2016)

"Hillary Clinton is expected to win the South Carolina primary on Saturday, and she's going to rely on the state's large African-American population to get her there. But after decades of building up relationships with the black community particularly in t ...

Kareem: Minority of One (2015)

This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world champion, the film examines his controversial and landm ...

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014)

In this open-letter style documentary, Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis' rich lives guide their grandson on his personal quest to master lasting love, conscious art, and undying activism. ...

Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation. ...

Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal (2013)

The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. ...

Owned & Operated (2012)

Owned & Operated is a mosaic of the world through the lens of the internet. Showing our lives as consumers, under the thumbs of privileged individuals and their methods of control. But the world is awakening, and the experience is something outside the ...

The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique (2011)

Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness through hip-hop. His path from a troubled youth to a fearless revolutionary is an inspirational must-see. ...

East Meets West: Hindi & Christian Perspectives on God, Love, & Spiritual Activism (2011)

Two worlds beautifully collide as Dr. Cornel West (Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University and acclaimed author and speaker) and His Holiness Radhanath Swami (Bhakti Yoga master, director of the Radha-Gopinath Ashram, and acclaimed author and speak ...

Fear of a Black Republican (2011)

A personal look at Black Republicans and the lack of a Two-Party Political System in Urban America. ...

Still Bill (2010)

STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean On Me," "Lovely Day," "Grandma's Hands," and "Just the Two of Us." With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has w ...

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)

After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of reflection and finds herself heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown. ...

Stand (2009)

Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the contemporary experiences of black men and to ask them: "What do you stand for?" Set against Barack Obama's ri ...

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring ...

Examined Life (2008)

Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to cultural theory, Examined Life reveals philosophy's power ...

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008)

On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. ...

Street Fight (2005)

This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James. ...

The Matrix Recalibrated (2004)

The making of Matrix Revolutions, The (2003) is briefly touched on here in this documentary. Interviews with various cast and crew members inform us how they were affected by the deaths of Gloria Foster and Aaliyah, and also delve into the making of the vi ...

The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith. ...

The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load (2003)

This making-of piece offers the standard mix of movie snippets, behind the scenes materials, and interviews from cast and crew on the making of the film. ...

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the ability to see the code inside the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus ...

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998)

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions. ...

Black Is… Black Ain’t (1995)

African-American documentary filmmaker Marlon Riggs was working on this final film as he died from AIDS-related complications in 1994; he addresses the camera from his hospital bed in several scenes. The film directly addresses sexism and homophobia within ...

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool (1994)

A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community. ...

The Issue Is Race: A Crisis in Black and White (1992)

This program combines a panel discussion and town hall format with documentary video segments to promote the discussion of racial problems and policy choices that face the nation and its readers. The discussion focuses on whether race relations have improv ...

Sinister (2012)

True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mys ...