Films with: Miller, Peter

Class apart a Mexican American civil rights story /

In the small town of Edna, Texas, in 1951, field hand Pete Hernández killed a tenant farmer after exchanging words in a cantina. From this murder emerged a landmark civil rights case that would change the lives and legal standing of tens of millions of Americans. Tells the story of an underdog band of Mexican American lawyers who took their case all the way to the Supreme Court, where they challenged Jim Crow-style discrimination against Mexican Americans. Lawyers forged a daring legal strategy, arguing that Mexican Americans were "a class apart" from a legal system that recognized only blacks and whites.

DVD 8796

Internationale

Chronicles the fascinating history of the legendary 1871 song, which was written after the brutal suppression of the Paris Commune and quickly became the rallying cry of the oppressed around the world. Features rare archival footage and performances.

DVD 6961

Mambo italiano

Fifty years ago, Gino and Maria came to Canada, and never quite recovered. Now, their son Angelo breaks the news ... he wants to quit his job and he's in love with his best friend. Tradition is undone, and family is going to take on a whole new meaning.

DVD 4530

Sacco and Vanzetti

Examines the case of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti through archival film, music, poetry and excerpts from the 1971 feature film. Also includes interviews with historians, artists and activists as well as readings from the prison diaries of the two defendants.

DVD 4869