The voice of a movement: How protest music is a sign of the times
By Sydney Seligman | November 4, 2020What characterizes a song as a piece of protest music is the relationship between audience and artist.
What characterizes a song as a piece of protest music is the relationship between audience and artist.
While waiting for the impending results of this election, take some time to listen to a mix of some of the most interesting tracks of the last 50 years.
“This Is Us” has never been a light fare, but reliving the events of 2020 on top of the already emotional drama will not allow for any escapism while watching this show.
"Bad Hair" takes on Black hair politics with from inside the emergent Black Horror film genre.
The creators and stars of the Showtime series “The Good Lord Bird” came together for a panel at the 2020 Virginia Film Festival on Friday.
The film pairs archival footage with interviews from scholars and members of the administration from today to reflect upon the decisions of the Bush administration.
“The Outside Story” leaves more substance to be desired, but at its core, this film is a contemplative piece about the power of relationships.
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Director Catherine Gund beautifully illustrated the “intersections of arts, race, and social justice” in telling her mother’s story.
The documentary provides an insightful look at what politics and democracy would look like in the hands of the future leaders of tomorrow.
“Athlete A” divulges the cruelty hidden by USA Gymnastics over the past 50 years, exposing Larry Nassar and tackling the system at large.
Odom maintained a passion in his responses that was accentuated by his emphatic hand gesturing and intonation, and came across as especially sincere when discussing his respect for so many others.
The Virginia Film Festival streamed a tenth anniversary screening of the acclaimed film in conjunction with a panel that attempted to unravel its legacy in a world that is so dominated by Facebook.
The image of Pepe's journey towards becoming an explicit symbol of neo-Nazis is explored in “Feels Good Man,” the debut project of director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini.
The Wertland Street Band have given their neighbors and the University community something to look forward to in a time when live music is hard to come by.
In pure punk-rock style, Patty and Simon find themselves on a turbulent journey of self discovery in "Dinner in America."
While Moore’s music career is her priority, her time at McIntire has nonetheless proven useful.
Let these entirely Halloween-unaffiliated songs get you in the mood for our favorite time of the year.
Legendary film composer Thomas Newman discusses his eclectic career at the Virginia Film Festival.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is often very funny and even uplifting, but its most upsetting and poignant moments are those that remind us that 50 years has certainly not changed everything wrong with America.