Torres Cordova, Thomas
Overview
| Works: | 2 works in 13 publications in 1 language and 952 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Documentary films Nonfiction films Criticism, interpretation, etc History Biographies Educational films Biographical films Historical films Internet videos |
| Roles: | Cinematographer |
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Most widely held works by
Thomas Torres Cordova
Strange Fruit by
Billie Holiday(
Visual
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4 editions published between 1972 and 2016 in English and held by 764 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A examination of the anti-lynching protest song made famous by Billie Holiday. Reviews the historical events, contexts and incidents of racial hatred that the song's title represents, and then the subsequent performances by Billie Holiday that brought the song and its message to a national audience. The film also follows the underlying problem of racism that continues into contemporary culture
4 editions published between 1972 and 2016 in English and held by 764 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A examination of the anti-lynching protest song made famous by Billie Holiday. Reviews the historical events, contexts and incidents of racial hatred that the song's title represents, and then the subsequent performances by Billie Holiday that brought the song and its message to a national audience. The film also follows the underlying problem of racism that continues into contemporary culture
An encounter with Simone Weil(
Visual
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9 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What response does seeing human suffering demand of us? Filmmaker Julia Haslett seeks an answer in the controversial French philosopher and activist Simone Weil (1909-1943), whose life and work took on this question in a dramatic way
9 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What response does seeing human suffering demand of us? Filmmaker Julia Haslett seeks an answer in the controversial French philosopher and activist Simone Weil (1909-1943), whose life and work took on this question in a dramatic way
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Associated Subjects
African Americans--Crimes against African Americans--Relations with Jews Allan, Lewis, Civil rights movements France History, Modern Holiday, Billie, Human rights Lynching Meeropol, Abel, Music--Political aspects Oniera Films Philosophers Political and social views Protest songs Racism Religion Southern States Strange fruit (Allan, Lewis) United States Weil, Simone, Women philosophers