Filter By Subjects
Cullum, Albert Drama in education Drama Study and teaching (Elementary) United States Education Philosophy Elementary school teachers New York (State) New York Case studies Gund, Agnes Literature Study and teaching (Elementary) United States Poetry Study and teaching (Elementary) United States Social justice Vargas, ChavelaFilter By Subjects
Cullum, Albert Drama in education Drama Study and teaching (Elementary) United States Education Philosophy Elementary school teachers New York (State) New York Case studies Gund, Agnes Literature Study and teaching (Elementary) United States Poetry Study and teaching (Elementary) United States Social justice Vargas, ChavelaSummary: A documentary that explores the nexus of art, race, and justice through the story of art collector and philanthropist Agnes "Aggie" Gund's life. Emmy-nominated director Catherine Gund focuses on her mother's journey to give viewers an understanding of the power of art to transform consciousness and inspire social change. Aggie is internationally recognized for her robust and prescient support...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC AGGSummary: The captivating look at the unconventional life of beloved performer Chavela Vargas, whose passionate renditions of Mexican popular music and triumphant return to the stage late in life brought her international fame.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Music Box Films 2018
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC CHASummary: A Touch of Greatness is a feature-length documentary film focusing on the extraordinary work of Albert Cullum, an elementary school teacher for over twenty years and a pioneer in American education. Championing an unorthodox educational philosophy, Cullum regularly taught his elementary school children literary masterpieces, most notably the works of Shakespeare, Sophocles and Shaw. Combining...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Aubin Pictures 2004