In this edition: Filmmaker Yance Ford on his latest film, “Power,” a Juneteenth documentary explores faith’s role in Black liberation, and more.
| | | In the last episode of PBS’s new docuseries, archaeologists discover remarkable graffiti and shrine offerings that bring the ancient city — and its extinction — into view. | Sarah E. Bond |
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SPONSORED | | | | North America’s largest Japanese film festival presents two weeks of contemporary movies at Japan Society in NYC, July 10–21. Learn more |
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INTERVIEWS WITH FILMMAKERS | | | | Following the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, filmmaker Yance Ford was struck by the question: “What, exactly, do the police exist to do?” | Dan Schindel |
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| | | | “I always had the feeling that there isn’t just a single thing to do,” the artist told Hyperallergic. “I enjoy mixing text and images, real life and invented scenarios.”| Rhea Nayyar |
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ART & HISTORY | | | | Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom follows the pastor, educator, and descendant Rasool Berry as he travels across Texas to understand why we celebrate the holiday and the circumstances leading up to it. | Rhea Nayyar |
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| | | | A selection of films on artists and immersive VR experiences all reinforced the ability of art to emerge from and resonate with the viewer on deeply felt levels. | Ela Bittencourt |
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FROM THE ARCHIVE | | | | Memorable, mostly underseen gems that explore the tensions of queerness and camp on screen. | Kyle Turner |
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