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Culture Finds: BHUTTO

When Benazir Bhutto was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, she became the first women ever to lead a Muslim nation. On 27 December 2007, her life and leadership was cut short by a suicide bomb attack and shooting. BHUTTO, a new film by Duane Baughman, reveals her legacy as seen through an intrepid political career.

Nov, 24

Culture Finds: “Restless City” from Andrew Dosunmu

Known best for richly colorful cultural testaments, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Dosunmu prepares for the release of his feature film directorial debut "Restless City".

Nov, 13

Quote #18: The Invisibles

“I feel sad. I don’t know where my son is. I feel a huge amount of sadness…When he left he said, ‘Mum, I’ll call you in 12 days’, but I never heard from him again. I still have hope.” – Mother of Migrant (Mexico, 2010)

Nov, 09

Day 10: No kudos for 'Precious'?

The Defenders' Stacey Patton is thankful the Academy of Motion Pictures did not award "a slew of Oscars" to Precious: Based on the novel Push by Sapphire. "Call me a hater. I don’t care," she says.

Mar, 10

Culture Finds: The wonderful world of art

The art world has been keeping busy. From film to photography to innovative projects about sustainability, the [art] block is hot.

Jun, 17

Thunder is not yet rain

Every year, millions of women around the world risk their lives to end unintended pregnancies. While a law enacted in 2006 marked great progress toward reproductive freedom in Ethiopia, Not Yet Rain, a short film by Lisa Russell, shows that changing the law is just the first step.

May, 05

Day 8: Films you may have missed

To help you commemorate day 8 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign I've compiled a list of films you may have missed.

Dec, 02

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