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  • On the left, key art imagery of the documentary "Down a Dark Stairwell". On the right is an image of filmmaker, Ursula Liang in a red coat

    Q&A: Akai Gurley Documentary on Police Violence Plus Black and Asian Tensions

    “Down a Dark Stairwell” filmmaker, Urusla Liang, gives a deep dive into the case that was never just black and white.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 7, 2021 12:01PM EDT
    Akai Gurley's Aunt, Hertencia Petersen wears a t-shirt that reads: Justice for Akari,

    "Down a Dark Stairwell" documentary [PHOTO ESSAY]

    See photos from the PBS Independent Lens documentary that explores why Akai Gurley’s life mattered.
    Colorlines Staff May 7, 2021 9:06AM EDT
    Scene from the documentary 'Bedlam' :  Protest scene where two men, one White, one Black, hold up signs and Black woman walks by speaking on a microphone.

    WATCH: 'Bedlam' Explores Mental Health and Criminal Justice

    A new PBS documentary gives voice to the 40 million Americans who have a mental health diagnosis and their chronic lack of systemic support.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Mar 9, 2020 2:22PM EDT
    Lance Gumbs. Native American Shinnecock man dressed in traditional feathered headdress. with white beaded vest and yellow jacket.

    In a New Doc, the Shinnecock Nation Fights to Maintain Their Rich Heritage in The Hamptons

    Lance Gumbs: “This land was stolen from us. Flat out, hands down, no questions, stolen.”

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Nov 17, 2019 4:42PM EST

    WATCH: PBS's Doc On Grace Lee Boggs Free Online

    “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs” is available for free streaming until November. 

    Sameer Rao Oct 8, 2015 11:43AM EDT

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