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Big Sonia (2016) - Available on Kanopy or on the Library’s Canvas Organization.

For years, Sonia Warshawski (92) has been an inspirational public speaker at schools and prisons, where her stories of surviving the Holocaust as a teenager have inspired countless people who once felt their own traumas would leave them broken forever. But when Sonia is served an eviction notice for her iconic tailor shop, she's confronted with an agonizing decision: either open up a new shop or retire. Ironically, Sonia's shop is the last open business in an otherwise desolate Kansas City mall, but it contains enough color and liveliness to make up for the entire empty complex. For a woman who admits she stays busy "to keep the dark parts away," facing retirement dredges up fears she'd long forgot she had, and her horrifc past resurfaces. BIG SONIA explores what it means to be a survivor and how intergenerational trauma affects families and generations.

*Winner of Best Documentary at the Cleveland International Film Festival and at the Napa Valley Film Festival.* -Above description taken from Kanopy’s flm summary. Academic Video Online Videos All videos below, and thousands more, are available in Academic Video Online, which you can fnd in the A-Z Database List. **Descriptions below taken from the video abstract on the details tab of the video webpage in Academic Video Online. Her Story: The Female Revolution (4-Part Miniseries) There has never been a better time to be born a woman thanks to recent progress on equal rights. From the deserts of West Africa to the cities of China, we meet the women redefning the place of marriage, child birth and sex in their lives. In the second part of Her Story: The Female Revolution - we examine how the personal lives of women are changing. ● Her Story: Leadership (2016) ● Her Story: Women and Work (2016) ● Her Story: The Personal Story (2016) ● Her Story: Religion (2016)

Dolores (2017) is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the frst farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fght for racial and labor justice alongside Chavez, becoming one of the most defant feminists of the twentieth century - and she continues the fght to this day, at 87. With intimate and unprecedented access to this intensely private mother to eleven, the flm reveals the raw, personal stakes involved in committing one's life to social change. We Will Rise: Michelle Obama's Mission to Educate Girls Around the World (2016) Around the world, more than 62 million girls are not in school, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As girls grow into adolescence, cultural and familial pressures often make it harder for them to stay in school, though educating women correlates to lower rates of infant mortality, increased GDP, and greater economic security for families. CNN Films has produced a new flm about girls overcoming incredible challenges to achieve their education and change their own lives, with contributions from First Lady Michelle Obama, , Freida Pinto, and CNN journalist Isha Sesay. Singer Andra Day’s motivational anthem, ‘Rise Up’ will serve as the theme for the flm. Picture A Scientist (2020) Picture a Scientist is a feature-length documentary flm chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. A biologist, a chemist and a geologist lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, overcoming brutal harassment, institutional discrimination, and years of subtle slights to revolutionize the culture of science. From cramped laboratories to spectacular feld sites, we also encounter scientifc luminaries who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all. Sheer Good Fortune: Celebrating Toni Morrison (2014) The luminaries of contemporary African American letters - poets, novelists, critics and actors - gathered in October, 2012 to pay tribute to Toni Morrison, read from her writings and share what it has meant to their lives and work. Black Feminist (2019) Black Feminist is a feature length documentary flm surrounding the double edged sword of racial and gender oppression that black women face in America. This documentary is told through interviews from scholars, lecturers, writers, business owners, veterans, comedians and authors. In addition to information interviews, this documentary is narrated by our storybook character LaToya Johnson, played by Nadirah Lugg. One Woman, One Vote (2020) How could America claim to be the world’s greatest democracy, but deny the right to vote to women? With an introduction by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, One Woman, One Vote documents the events that culminated in the passing of the 19th Amendment. Daughters of the New Republic: and Sarah Bradford (2016) Today, Harriet Tubman is an icon for the struggle for freedom in the . Her story might have been lost to history except for one woman, Sarah Bradford, who agreed to write her friend's biography. But who was she? Why did she say, "Yes," when others called her plan to make a heroine of a black woman and slave a "quixotic attempt," doomed to failure from the start. Working together, these two indomitable women, one born a slave and a hero of the Civil War, the other born into a privileged New York family, gave voice to their shared vision of the New Republic. Little has been known of the remarkable Sarah Bradford. Until now. The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit Up the World (2013) The frst woman to be awarded a Nobel prize, Marie Curie was an extraordinary woman whose story is as remarkable in the modern day as it was last century. In her lifetime, she became a rare thing: a celebrity scientist, attracting the attention of the news cameras and tabloid gossip, fascinated by a woman winning prestigious awards and making groundbreaking discoveries. But how did Marie Curie achieve such great things in a time when a woman’s place was in the home, not the laboratory, and raise a family at the same time? Mother Teresa's First Love (1999) This documentary contains perhaps the last authorized footage of Mother Teresa and is a testament to the legacy she left behind. It was flmed in Calcutta at The Home for the Dying and Destitute, the frst refuge she established. Other such hospices followed, but the one in Calcutta remained her "frst love."Seen through the eyes of the foreign volunteers, this flm gives an intimate look at the love and care provided to the destitute ill. Mother Teresa's philosophy encouraged hard physical work and a "hands on" caring, so the ill do not feel isolated. The flm also captures the spiritual uplift the volunteers feel through their service. Included is rare footage of Mother Teresa in her private Catholic chapel. Madame Chiang Kai-shek (2011) In a remarkable life that touched three centuries, Madame Chiang Kai-Shek rose to become one of the most powerful women in the world. She positioned herself at the forefront of Chinese politics and held extraordinary infuence in world affairs for a woman of her time. : A Restless Spirit (2005) She is one of the 20th century's most respected and admired fgures; a humanitarian who transformed the role of women in society-and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was the architect behind the now well-established tradition of the First Lady activist. A pioneer among presidents' wives she formed her own staff, held press conferences and defned a female agenda beyond that of a homemaker. She fought for the civil rights of women and other members of oppressed society. Yet this monumental public fgure was also the unhappy wife of a philandering husband and an orphan whose family was destroyed by alcoholism. In this intimate portrait experts and scholars come together to make the important connections between Mrs. Roosevelt's public and private lives. BIOGRAPHY-® brings you the complete and inspiring life story of Eleanor Roosevelt champion of freedom and human dignity. Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony (1999) This documentary tells the little-known story of one of the most compelling political movements and friendships in American history. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony were born into a world ruled entirely by men and for more than half a century led the fght to win the most basic civil rights for women. Their story is flled with love and loyalty, envy and betrayal, and it raises larger questions about principle and compromise, achievement and ends, and the meaning of independence itself. Their more than half-century struggle led to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1920, which fnally granted American women the right to vote. Neither woman lived to see this great victory, but Stanton and Anthony stand as the two most important women in American history. Christine Jorgensen: The Change Of A Lifetime (2002) Christine Jorgensen (May 30, 1926 – May 3, 1989) was an American transgender woman who was the frst person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery. -from Wikipedia. Power and the World's Women (2015) Twenty years ago, while still First Lady, made a groundbreaking speech in Beijing, setting down a challenge to world leaders: to treat women’s rights as human rights. She highlighted abuses including young girls sold into slavery; women raped as a tool of war; lack of education for girls. Since then, three women – Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza Rice and of course Clinton herself – have done one of the world’s most powerful jobs, as US Secretary of State. In candid interviews, these three former Secretaries of State talk about what it’s like being a woman at the centre of power, how they personally tried to change things and about the political challenges of improving the lives of women across the world. The flm reveals the shocking extent of abuses in some developing countries and confict zones and asks what Western politicians should – and should not – do to promote women’s rights and equality. Faces of Redemption (2017) Faces of Redemption, explores the lives of Alicia Cass and Tameika Click-Dillon as women who come from the gang-infested streets of South Central, . Both women talk about their past lives as Crip gang affliates and how they navigated the patriarchal aspects of gang life. While these women have very distinct journeys, a key component that sets the foundation for their success is their faith. Throughout the flm, both women hold their faith responsible for their ability to deal with the incredible struggles they faced while trying to establish stability for themselves and their children. Moreover, as the flm unfolds, viewers will bear witness to the various milestones that Cass and Click-Dillon experience, which have motivated both women to speak out against gang violence, women’s rights, and become active in their congregations as preachers. As women who come from the same roots, these powerful stories tell a tale about redemption from a life of chaos, while serving their communities in various ways. While Cass and Click-Dillon refect on their present lives, they never forget where they came from and are determined to help other young women facing the same crossroads in their lives. Pocahontas: Her True Story (1995) This summer's biggest-grossing movie is Disney's Pocahontas, a feature-length animated flm that tells the story of a beautiful Indian maiden and her love for a white settler. It's a romantic story - but the true story is far more interesting than the fantasy version. The white settler was not a glamorous young hulk but a short, red-bearded adventurer of twenty-seven. And Pocahontas was not a nubile young maiden but a twelve-year-old child. Rebel: Loreta Velazquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War (2015) In 1861, at the outbreak of the American Civil War, a teenager from New Orleans headed to the front lines. Under the alias Harry T. Buford, he fought at First Bull Run, was wounded at Shiloh, and served as a Confederate spy. But Buford harbored a secret–he was really Loreta Velazquez, a Cuban immigrant from New Orleans. By 1863, Velazquez was spying for the Union. She scandalized America when she revealed her story in her 1876 memoir, The Woman in Battle. Attacked not only for her criticism of war, but her sexuality and social rule-breaking, Velazquez was dismissed as a hoax for 150 years. But evidence confrms she existed, one of over 1,000 women soldiers who served in the Civil War. What made her so dangerous she was erased from history? Actors and historians bring Velazquez’s story to life in this documentary, weaving drama and animation with historical and archival material to unravel the mystery of this secret soldier. Rebel is a detective story about a woman, a myth, and the politics of national memory. No More Tears Sister: Anatomy Of Hope And Betrayal (2004) A story of love, revolution, and betrayal, No More Tears Sister explores the price of truth in times of war. Set during the violent ethnic confict that has enveloped Sri Lanka over decades, the documentary recreates the courageous and vibrant life of renowned human rights activist, Dr. Rajani Thiranagama. Mother, anatomy professor, and symbol of hope, Rajani was assassinated at the age of thirty-fve. Stunningly photographed, using rare archival footage, intimate correspondence and poetic recreations, the story of Rajani and her family delves into rarely explored themes - revolutionary women and their dangerous pursuit of justice. Maria Montessori (2015) Maria Montessori was a woman of vision. In a remarkable life spanning eight decades, Maria Montessori, challenged convention to pioneer a radical new system of education; one which focused on the child as an independent learner and which spread to all corners of the world, affecting the schooling of millions. Indianara (2019) Indianara, a bigger-than-life revolutionary character and her group who lead a fght for the survival of transgender people in Brazil. Shot during tumultuous times in Brazil while Michel Temer is president, while the Marielle Franco is killed in cold blood, Indianara is an incredible woman, a of sort who doesn’t take no for an answer. She cares about humanity and decency for all. In the shelter she founded, in the streets and during demonstrations, she fghts for her ideals, including her relationship with Maurice, her husband. Nearing ffty, facing political attacks and the advance of totalitarianism, she commits a real act of resistance. FtF: Female to (2006) FtF: Female to Femme imagines a world in which the journey toward femme was understood to be as radical as journeys to claim and inhabit other queer bodies. Envisioning more than it documents, this documentary celebrates femme identities, combining farce and seduction with analysis and personal history. For years, have forged community and created space for themselves out of edgy performance and authentic parody. FtF recognizes these strategies and builds them into an unforgettable sexy, funny and moving flm. Bursts of queer burlesque amplify the idea of a femme drag. A satire of a femme transition support group uses humor to disarm viewers (as it did its participants), fnally stripping away layers of performance to arrive at a raw recognition of femme tactics of self-conceptualization. Interviews feature a host of fabulous femmes, including actress/ writer Guinivere Turner, novelist/activist Jewelle Gomez, poet Meliza Bañales, rock stars Leslie Mah (Tribe8) and Bitch (Bitch & Animal), professors, activists, artists and dancers. The flmmakers ask these brilliant thinkers and performers to use the language of gender transition to talk about femme identity, opening up new possibilities for understanding femininity while reinforcing connections among gender warriors around the world. A wildly original extravaganza, FtF: Female to Femme presents a saucy, indelible portrait of a people and their politics central to the gender revolution. Mom’s Apple Pie: The Heart of the Mother's Custody Movement (2006) While the beginnings of the LGBT Civil Rights movement was gaining momentum, the 1970s witnessed horrifc custody battles for lesbian mothers. Mom's Apple Pie: The Heart of the Lesbian Mothers' Custody Movement revisits the early tumultuous years of the lesbian custody movement through the stories of fve lesbian mothers and their four children. Narrated by Kate Clinton, the documentary interviews the sons and daughters who were separated from their mothers, the mothers themselves, and one woman who made the diffcult decision to fee with her children. Founders of the Lesbian Rights Project (now the National Center for Lesbian Rights) and the Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund recount the founding of their organizations in response to the bevy of court rulings granting custody to grandparents, fathers and distant relatives based on the belief that would be unft parents. Rich with archival photos from JEB (Joan E. Biren) and Cathy Cade, the documentary also features music from iconic lesbian musicians Margie Adam, , Mary Watkins and Cris Williamson. Latifa (2018) The story of Latifa Ibn Ziaten is the story of a mother who becomes an activist. When her son is assassinated by a terrorist in France, her world falls apart. Instead of giving up hope, she decides to take action, working her way through schools to speak with young people, fghting hatred with love and trying to be a bridge over our troubled water. RBG (2018) At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But without a defnitive Ginsburg biography, the unique personal journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior's rise to the nation's highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans - until now. RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg 's exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen. The Amazing (2015) She was left out of Civil Rights history, erased by critics, and forgotten by most Americans because no one knew how to categorize her greatness. But throughout the 1960s, Nina Simone was both loved and feared for her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. Her musical proclamations like "Mississippi Goddam", and her iconic style created an alternative voice that continues to empower with its unrelenting appeal for justice. Now, a new documentary reveals the real Nina Simone through over 50 intimate interviews with those who best knew the artistry and intentions of one America's true musical geniuses. With new insights into her journey from Classical Music and the segregated American South, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the South of France where she fnally found freedom. Books Except where noted, all books are ebooks. Print books available by mail or curbside pickup. Please click here for more information.

The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine (2021), by Janice Nimura (available in print only) The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience (2019), by Hillary Rodham Clinton and (available in print only) Breaking into the Lab Engineering Progress for Women in Science, (2012) by Sue Vilhauer Rosser Becoming Leaders: A Practical Handbook for Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (2019), by Mary F. Williams, F. Mary We Should All Be Feminists (2015), by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (available in print only) My Beloved World (2013), by Sonia Sotomayor (available in print only) The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science (2010), by Julie Des Jardins The Tangled Field: Barbara Mcclintock's Search for the Patterns of Genetic Control (2001), by Nathaniel C. Comfort The Remarkable Life and Career of Ellen Swallow Richards: Pioneer in Science and Technology (2014), by Pamela Curtis Swallow Women in Global Science: Advancing Academic Careers Through International Collaboration (2017), by Kathrin S. Zippel Being "In and Out”: Providing Voice to Early Career Women in Academia (2014), Edited by Narelle Lemon and Susanne Garvis. The Feminine Touch: Women in Osteopathic Medicine (2011), by Thomas A. Quinn (available in print only) Sympathy & Science: Women Physicians in American Medicine (2000), by Regina Morantz-Sanchez Women in American Education, 1820-1955: The Female Force and Educational Reform (2002), by June Edwards Women and Leadership in Higher Education (2014), Edited by Karen A. Longman, Susan R. Madsen with Foreword by Warren G. Bennis I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban (2015). By (available in print only) From the Shtetl to the Lecture Hall: Jewish Women and Cultural Exchange (2013), by Louise Hirsch The Science Education of American Girls: A Historical Perspective (2013), by Kimberley Tolley Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science--and the World (2015), by Rachel Swaby (available in print only) Becoming (2018), by Michelle Obama (available in print only)

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Good night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women (2016), by Elena Favilli

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