Religion

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The first documentary film that tells the story of when Jews dominated the sport of boxing both in and out of the ring.

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Each episode in the 4 part PBS series explores archaeological sites on the American frontier and uses the clues from the past to tell the secret history of America. From exploring the mystery of the the massive Native American city of Cahokia, scuba diving for clues to Revolutionary War naval battles on the Great Lakes, exploring the Civil War battlefields of Missouri: join series host Dr Monty Dobson for the archaeological adventure of a lifetime.

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HOME COUNTRY  is a meditation on personal geography across the shifting meanings of home and identity in the 21st century.  

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In 2009, JIMENA launched its Oral History Program and Website Program in order to develop a dynamic and sustainable educational and cultural resource to raise awareness of Jewish refugees from the Middle East and North Africa, and to preserve an important aspect of Jewish and Middle Eastern history.

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The four-part public television series Standing on Sacred Ground tells eight compelling stories of indigenous people around the world resisting the destruction of their culture and sacred lands. 

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With film and virtual reality, Always in Season takes an integrated transmedia approach to telling the story of the lingering impact of almost a century of lynching African Americans until the mid-1960s.  Our documentary feature highlights the emotional journeys of relatives of the victims, perpetrators and spectators who are turning harm to hope with grassroots efforts towards reconciliation and restorative justice, and our virtual world locale, Always in Season Island, extends the film’s message by giving audiences an experiential look at the social climate that made this form of racial terrorism possible.

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In a world rarely seen by outsiders, Houda al-Habash challenges traditions of Arab society and empowers her mosque sisters through Islamic education at her Qur’an school in Damascus, Syria. The story of one summer at Houda’s school reveals the crucial role women are playing in the Islamic resurgence.

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What’s in the Heart is a documentary film that takes a life-affirming look at remarkable Native American people and their efforts to heal systemic ills that stem from centuries of social injustice and human rights violations caused by the US government onto Tribes.  The film profiles Native American people and their initiatives that are making a positive impact in the health of their communities.

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"The Need to Move" focuses on a highly topical issue: The current situation of nomadic minorities in Europe. Giving a very personal and unique inside view into Irish Traveller life, this documentary reveals crucial points and discovers the real causes for existing social problems in and between two different societies.

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Bassam, a Palestinian and Rami, an Israeli, were once dedicated fighters, yet each one of them experienced the tragic loss of their daughters to the conflict. Instead of seeking revenge they turned from enemies to brothers.