"Against long odds, the Anishinaabeg resisted removal, retaining thousands of acres of their homeland in what is now Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Their success rested partly on their roles as sellers of natural resources and buyers of trade goods, which made them key players in the political economy of plunder that drove white settlement and U.S. development in the Old Northwest. But, as Michael Witgen demonstrates, the credit for Native persistence...

Describes in graphic novel format the events of the French and Indian War, the issues that led American colonists to rebel, and the American Revolution.

Dramatizes the Senate speech delivered by Daniel Webster in support of Henry Clay's Compromise of 1850. Explores the political conflicts of the first half of the nineteenth century and evaluates Webster's contributions to the preservation of the Union.

Captures the power and passion of the Chinese student demonstrations for democracy in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China during May 1989. Newsreel footage, dramatic re-enactments and extensive input from the actual student leaders are combined to paint a portrait of courage, conviction and commitment.

"Setting the record straight reintroduces this generation to the forgotten heroes and untold stories from our rich African American political history"--Container

It is a time of revolution and Sonia's rebellious heart causes further commotion in her village. Recently betrothed to a young community leader, Miguel, she is walking along a path in the Selva Lacandona one day when she locks eyes with those of Julio, a rebel fighter ; their passion puts the security of her community and the Zapatista rebels in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Alicia, Sonia's younger sister, learns to interpret reality (as government forces...

The film explores the real story behind the Oscar-winning film Argo. In this gripping documentary, the story of the Canadian Caper is told by the man who knows it best, Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans and obtained the counterfeit documents that allowed them to make their dramatic escape from Tehran.

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and the oppression in his country. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a comitted leader of the Salvadoran people.