Leo Tolstoy’s daughter Alexandra, 86, recalls what life was like living with the author of “War and Peace,” who was also a philosopher and peace activist.
A Conversation With My Black Son
[iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/lXgfX1y60Gw”] In this short documentary, parents reveal their struggles with telling their black sons that they may be targets of racial profiling by the police.
Benoît Mandelbrot: The Father of Fractals
Celebrate the life of Benoit B. Mandelbrot, a mathematical genius and Fractal Pioneer. In this final interview shot by filmmaker Errol Morris, Mandelbrot shares his love for mathematics and how it led him to his wondrous discovery of fractals.
INDEPENDENT LYNCHBURG: A ‘Branded’ Documentary About Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
A short “branded” documentary about making Jack Daniels Whiskey in Lynchburg, Tennessee. You meet some employees, and catch a glimpse of how and where the liquor is made.
JERRY’S DELI: Portrait of a Cantankerous Chicago Business Owner
“The customer walks in the door he must give his order immediately. If not, sometimes I push him back out to read the menu on the outside. If it’s too cold I let him stand there but I force him…