America's Woman
First feature-length documentary to explore in depth a mysterious woman’s influence on George Washington, his vision for America, and its independence – a vision that can deeply influence the nation’s need for healing and unity.
Dissidents
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An artist's sculpture is burnt down, a protester is charged with a criminal case, and a democracy movement is violently attacked. In the United States, three Chinese dissidents fight for democracy against a superpower through art, petition, and grassroots organizing, but not even exile is safe.
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