Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
After Stonewall, the sequel to Before Stonewall, chronicles the history of lesbian and gay life from the riots at Stonewall to the end of the century. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, it captures the hard work, struggles, tragic defeats and exciting victories experienced during this time, and it explores how AIDS dramatically changed the direction of […]
This biographical documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, narrated by actor Peter Coyote, combines original film with photographic archives to tell the story of a humble young monk and poet whose wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war. In the face of violence, fear and discrimination, Thich Nhat Hanh’s courageous path […]
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
This short documentary film explores the rescue of Jews in Albania during World War II. Jewish survivors of the Holocaust speak about the nobility of the Albanian people who put their own lives in danger to save those of their visitors. Continuous screening, January 1, 2025 through March 30, 2025.
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
This film follows the important stories and moving photographs contained in Neil H. Gershman’s critically acclaimed book, Besa: Muslims who Saved Jews During World War II. A selection of original Gershman photographs is on display at the Main Library Gallery and this documentary provides context to the exhibition. Join Dr. Afridi for an introduction of […]
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
Did any Arabs save Jews during the Holocaust? That’s the question author Robert Satloff had in mind when he set out to discover the lost, true stories of survival, courage and betrayal in Arab lands during World War II. The truth is remarkable: not only did Jews in Arab lands suffer many of same elements […]
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
This docu-drama brings to life the story of a young Muslim woman’s extraordinary courage tested in the crucible of Nazi-occupied Paris. Noor Inayat Khan, a Sorbonne-educated musician and author, joined Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and trained as a wireless operator. In early 1943, she began her assignment as a covert agent with the Special […]
Join us for a special screening of “if i scratch, if i write,” the definitive documentary on the artist d.a. levy.
Join the multi-talented Dan O’Shannon and revisit some of your favorite childhood friends and memories.