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Messages you can’t ignore: art as activism
Art has been a core aspect of Casper Abusharr’s identity, because he’s been “doing art since he could write.” Around…
Issa Rae’s ‘Seen & Heard’ Chronicles the History, Impact and Struggle of Blackness in Television
On the second day of the SXSW Festival, Issa Rae debuted the second part of her HBO docu-series “Seen &…
‘Twin Peaks’ and the Cycle of Abuse
The article below contains discussion of sexual assault, murder, and other related topics. Reader discretion is advised. Spoilers for “Twin…
The Indirect Sex: The Sociocultural Significance of Eye Contact in Lesbian Cinema
Modern queer media is known for its commitment to the use of implicit methods to portray affection within sapphic and…
Independent inspiration from the work of Wong Kar-wai and the Hong Kong New Wave
In the late 20th century, a progressive new wave of cinema emerged in Hong Kong, resulting in the release of…
‘The Palestine Exception’ Documents College Administrations Crackdowns on Pro-Palestine Activism on Campus
The most impactful part of the documentary film “The Palestine Exception” is seeing so many students with the courage and…
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Staff Picks: Valentines Day Edition
Hello Independent Readers! It’s Valentine’s Day, and we here at the Independent have been feeling romantic! So in the spirit…
Our Independent 2024 Wrapped
Hello Independent Readers! 2024 has been a big year for us all, and it’s no different for us here at…
DOC NYC Nov. 13–21
Spyware, an Irish author, and a Congo leader top America’s largest documentary fest Manhattan has always had an insatiable thirst…
