Frederick Wiseman’s tour de force “In Jackson Heights”
An absorbing, documentary look at the multi-cultural community in Queens, New York City, where 167 languages are spoken.
"Freeheld": Ms. and Ms. Smith go to Washington
Inspired by a true story. The precedent struck by Laurel and Stacie's struggle played a major role in the same-sex marriage movement.
Fresh from Toronto International Film Festival: “This Changes Everything”
"What if global warming isn't only a crisis? What if it's the best chance you're ever going to get to build a better world?"
Hispanic Heritage Month: A Costa Rican poet honors Carlos Bulosan
Carlos Sampayan Bulosan (1913-1956) was a class-conscious English-language Filipino novelist and poet.
“Breathe”: A brave new play about choking in America
Giving no hint of having been written 15 years ago, this is actually the world premiere production of the play.
A Latina Medea for the modern age
"Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles": A great theatrical opportunity for Angelenos awaits in Malibu!
Jewish-African American partnership in new documentary “Rosenwald”
Aviva Kempner's new documentary is the story of the son of an immigrant peddler who rose to become head of Sears and Roebuck.
Today in history: Writer Ken Kesey born in 1935
Kesey is best remembered for his novels "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"and"Sometimes a Great Notion."
“Meet the Patels" is about an immigrant marriage mania
Its unidirectional drive makes it too predictable, although viewers will certainly laugh and enjoy themselves.
Today in history: Critic, playwright, Brecht translator Eric Bentley born
As Eric Bentley turns 99 and enters his 100th year, he is recognized as America's oldest living playwright.
