Special Flight - Trailer
The plight of undocumented immigrants at a detention center in Geneva, Switzerland, points up contradictions between compassionate social policies and intractable immigration laws.
Special Flight: Dia
Special Flight filmmaker Fernand Melgar visits Dia in his home country, Senegal, after his deportation from Frambois detention center in Switzerland by special flight.
Special Flight: Filmmaker Interview with Fernand Melgar
Director Fernand Melgar discusses the immigration system in Switzerland in regards to people seeking political asylum and refugee status.
Special Flight: Ragip
Special Flight filmmaker Fernand Melgar visits Ragip in his home country, Kosovo, after his deportation from Frambois detention center in Switzerland by special flight.
Special Flight: Wandifa
Special Flight filmmaker Fernand Melgar visits Wandifa in his home country, Gambia, after his deportation from Frambois detention center in Switzerland by special flight.
Special Flight: Release
Mr. Pitchou gets some good news while at the Frambois detention center in Geneva.
Special Flight: Geordry
Special Flight filmmaker Fernand Melgar visits Geordry in his home country, Cameroon, after his deportation from Frambois detention center in Switzerland by special flight.
Special Flight - Preview
Witness the plight of undocumented foreigners and the wardens at a detention center in Switzerland. 7/1/2013
Homegoings: Filmmaker Interview with Christine Turner
Independent filmmaker Christine Turner discusses the inspiration behind her moving film 'Homegoings,' which takes a look at undertaking in the black community, and celebrates the rich cultural tradition of sending loved ones 'home.'
Homegoings: Preparing for Death - Part 1
In this clip from 'Homegoings,' Linda "Redd" Williams-Miller visits Isaiah Owens to preplan her funeral arrangements.
Homegoings - Trailer
Through the eyes of Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens, the beauty and grace of African-American funerals are brought to life. 'Homegoings' paints a portrait of grieving families and a man who sends loved ones "home."
Homegoings: Going Home
In this clip from the film 'Homegoings,' funeral director Isaiah Owens gives a brief overview of the "homegoing" funeral tradition.
Homegoings: Preparing for Death - Part 2
In this clip from the film 'Homegoings,' Linda "Redd" Williams-Miller explains why she decided to preplan her funeral arrangements.
Homegoings: My First Funeral
In this clip from the film 'Homegoings,' Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens describes his fascination with funerals as a child and how sending loved ones "home" has been his calling.
Homegoings: The Black Funeral Director...A Friend
In this clip from 'Homegoings,' Isaiah Owens describes the role a funeral director has played in black communities.
Homegoings: A Dance
Dancers from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company perform a contemporary piece inspired by the documentary 'Homegoings.' Through the eyes of a Harlem funeral director, 'Homegoings' takes a look at the tradition of celebration of African-American funerals. Airs June 24, 2013 on POV.
Homegoings - Preview
Take an up-close look at the rarely seen world of undertaking in the black community. 6/24/2013
Behind the Lens: Marc Weiss
Series creator Marc Weiss describes why he created the POV series on PBS, highlighting the difference between journalism and filmmaking and why there is a need for both in society.
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