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‘Deaf President Now!’ and the Biases of a Hearing World

The documentary recalls the 1988 protests that erupted at Gallaudet University when trustees rejected deaf candidates to lead it.

By Alissa Wilkinson

Documentary Films and Programs Kasbe, Jon Moselle, Crystal My Robot Sophia (Movie) Robots and Robotics

‘My Robot Sophia’: An Unsettling Look Into the Soul of a Machine

This film by Jon Kasbe and Crystal Moselle skirts gimmicks to examine a creator’s drive to build a humanoid device powered by artificial intelligence.

By Alissa Wilkinson

Documentary Films and Programs Isaac Gale Rhythm and Blues (Music) Ryan Olson Swamp Dogg (Singer) Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (Movie)

‘Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted’ Review: In the Deep End

The movie offers full-on immersion, or perhaps submersion, in the singer-songwriter’s musical world.

By Ben Kenigsberg

Archives and Records Black Film Archive (Web Site) Cade, Maya Documentary Films and Programs Doros, Dennis film distribution Heller, Amy Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Milestone Film & Video Movies

Milestone Films Will Be Given Away to Maya Cade of the Black Film Archive

The distributor’s owners, Amy Heller and Dennis Doros, made the unusual choice to give it away. Their successor is Maya Cade of the Black Film Archive.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor