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  • The Black American Struggle Portrayed in Film
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    The Black American Struggle Portrayed in Film

    For my first blog post, I wanted to share movies that I thought delivered powerful messages, specifically in terms of black empowerment and black stories. The three movies I chose are in Media Services’ collection and will make you think critically and analytically about race and the history of racism that still persists today. Get […]
    April 14th, 2025
  • Nature’s Rebirth: Films to Watch this Spring
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    Nature’s Rebirth: Films to Watch this Spring

    Spring is a season of rejuvenation, a time when the world awakens from the cold winter months, and nature comes to life with vibrant colors and new life. As flowers bloom and trees regain their foliage, the themes of growth and transformation resonate deeply for many. This seasonal shift not only inspires us to embrace […]
    April 7th, 2025
  • Why I Hate The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and What You Should Watch Instead
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    Why I Hate The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and What You Should Watch Instead

    As I am both an historian of the Holocaust and a certified hater, it seems fitting that my final blog post will be about a Holocaust film that I hate: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Directed by Mark Herman, the 2008 film and the 2006 novel on which it is based have become essential […]
    April 3rd, 2025
  • Poster for Wicked (2024)
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    5 Musicals That Deserve Film Adaptations

    It’s no secret that I am a big theatre nerd. Back in the spring of 2023, I wrote a blog post dissecting the relationship between film and theatre, and in that post, I discussed the ways in which film adaptations can benefit stage musicals. Unfortunately, movie adaptations of musicals have been in a bit of a rut […]
    March 28th, 2025
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    Podcast about Library-Published Book

    Announcement that New Books Network has done a podcast/interview regarding Afterthought, a book by IU's Heather Akou and published by IU Libraries.

    March 25th, 2025
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    Documentary Spotlight: Films for Teaching, Research and Learning

    Media Services would like to highlight these documentaries in March that are perfect for enriching teaching, research, and learning. Explore timely and impactful topics like And Still I Sing (Afghanistan, Women’s Rights), Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners (African American Women, Hall of Fame, Sports), Girls Town (Female Friendship, Sex Crimes), Sisi & […]
    March 20th, 2025