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- The Community Idea Stations' new documentary "Charlottesville" explores the events that led to the tragedies of August 11 and 12, 2017, and grapples with the difficult question of how such acts could have occurred in modern America.
- Caregivers share their diverse experiences of caring for loved ones in the world of dementia.
- To avoid interference from the royal governor of the colony and his marines, the Second Virginia Convention met in Richmond, Virginia on March 20, 1775 to discuss recent proceedings at the First Continental Congress. The meeting turned into a debate over whether or not to arm the colony to resist British forces whose numbers were steadily increasing in North America. Many members preferred to adopt conciliatory measures, but Patrick Henry delivered an impassioned speech, arguing Virginia needed a "well-regulated militia." It was imperative, he declared, that the colony be prepared to oppose King George III. He ended his oration with the phrase: "Give me liberty or give me death!" This documentary, filmed at site of the original convention, provides the historical context for the debates and recreates the most important speeches delivered during the meeting, concluding with Henry's famous address.
- Over fifty years ago there was a concerted effort by the elected leaders of many southern states to oppose racial desegregation of public schools. Following a mandate by the U.S. Supreme Court to desegregate, Virginia's government instead chose to lead a movement called Massive Resistance that affected the lives of school children across most of the South and left a permanent scar.
- Director/producer Bill Oglesby includes comments from analysts and political leaders on both sides of the aisle including Virginia senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and President Barack Obama on the insidious effects as both Democrats and Republicans use gerrymandering to draw political district lines to ensure the re-election of incumbents and prevent challengers from having a realistic chance at election. GerryRIGGED shows how computer software has taken this ancient practice to a new level, in which lines can be drawn with an amazing level of precision, leading to lack of competition, voter apathy, hyper-partisanship and. ultimately, the frustrating gridlock that grips our political system today. GerryRIGGED also spotlights efforts across the country to return power to the voters through redistricting reform. GerryRIGGED has been spotlighted by reform advocates and reporters across the U.S., including HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and the popular national podcast The David Pakman Show.
- A project of the UVA Center for Politics and Community Idea Stations, "Ball of Confusion" is a one-hour documentary that examines the 1968 presidential contest in the context of a difficult and contentious year in American history. The assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, racial unrest, nationwide riots, and a continuing war in Vietnam put the nation on edge and produced a historic three-way presidential election. Through archival footage and compelling interviews, the film shows how the election was influenced by the fractures in the United States' social and political foundations, leaving deep scars that would affect generations to come.
- The United States Constitution has been the foundation for the United States government and its citizens for over two hundred years. Many people believe it is the "gold standard" for fledgling democracies all over the world, but others believe it has fundamental flaws that must be addressed.
- Follow veterans and active-duty service members as they recover from multiple injuries affecting them physically, mentally and spiritually. Rehabilitation specialists of the Polytrauma Rehab Center in the McGuire VA Medical Center use a holistic approach for patients and their families.
- The First Official Thanksgiving tells the story of what some historians call the first "official, English-speaking" Thanksgiving held in the Americas.
- The enduring political and social legacy of the 1964 U.S. presidential campaign and election.
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy is perhaps the most charismatic person to have held the office of President of the United States. This program examines the enduring influence of his presidency on each of the nine men who have come after him.