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The Smell of War

Center Street in Birmingham, Alabama was nicknamed Dynamite Hill because it was bombed more than 50 times between 1947 and 1957. The street’s homes were targeted by white supremacists because of the rise of Black homeownership. Birmingham natives recall the wave of terror.

The Smell of War

1m 4s

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    George V.

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    When a Ukrainian immigrant retires to 1970s South Beach, he discovers a hidden talent for fine art. Decades later, a young friend’s devotion to preserving his work results in a celebrated museum exhibition.

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    Clara's Fruit

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    During the Jim Crow crow era, Sister Clara Muhammad founded the first Muslim private school system in America, rooted in faith and community. Ninety years later, her great-grandson leads one of the remaining schools in Atlanta. Through archival footage, student vignettes, and intimate interviews, the film honors her enduring legacy in Black and Muslim education.

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    The Voice of Bamboo

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