This year's Black History Month falls at a convulsive time for Americans. As the Trump administration works to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in government and throughout American society, from companies to nonprofits, it's more important than ever to celebrate and commemorate the achievements and the contributions of Black Americans, as well as the uphill struggles that so many have had to wage throughout this country's nearly 250-year history.
Read MoreA Tribute to Jess Search
Jess Search, a formidable force in the documentary community, and in the lives of all who knew her or worked with her as co-founder of the Doc Society, died last week from brain cancer at the age of 54. She was a passionate fighter for justice and independent voices, and a beloved and brilliant friend.
Read More“The Martha Mitchell Effect”
One of the five Oscar nominees in the Documentary Short category tells the story of Martha Mitchell and her pivotal role in the Watergate scandal in a political and psychological thriller that I highly recommend. “The Martha Mitchell Effect” had its World Premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix.
Read MoreThe Sundance Film Festival: My Sofa Perspective
Resistance and accountability were the themes of this year's Sundance Film Festival. I want to point out two films, one narrative and one documentary, about a group of women who came together in the late 1960s in Chicago to help nearly 11,000 desperate women get safe abortions in the years before legal abortions were possible.
Read MoreFinding Joy in Our Times with Help from Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama
When I heard of Archbishop Tutu’s passing on December 26, I felt the deep sadness of having one fewer of our human rights heroes alive on the planet with us. But then I remembered another aspect of his work with the world — spreading JOY.
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