David L. Lewis appears in the following:
Wrestling Their Way to College
Friday, February 22, 2019
The documentary "Wrestle" is set at a failing high school in Huntsville, Alabama, where a coach mentors students to get scholarships for wrestling.
Black America on Wheels
Friday, February 15, 2019
The documentary “United Skates” looks at black communities formed around roller skating across America, and the struggle to keep rinks open against a wave of closures.
Councilman Wants to Reform Selection Process for Public Housing Managers
Friday, February 08, 2019
This, after a WNYC investigation revealed the troubling record of a company selected by the city to run the first project involving private management in public housing.
Remembering Teddy Pendergrass
Friday, February 08, 2019
The documentary "Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me" looks back at the life of the iconic singer whose rise was cut short by a tragic car accident.
NYCHA Hires Private 'Slumlord' to Run Public Housing
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Wavecrest Management's new tenants at a NYCHA project in Queens are happy — so far. But Bronx tenants and activists who've known the company longer? Not so much.
Embedded with Syria’s Islamic Militants
Friday, February 01, 2019
For the film “Of Fathers and Sons,” Syrian filmmaker Talal Derki returned from exile to embed with Islamic militants in his homeland for over two years.
Shutdown Was Test for Jeffries
Thursday, January 31, 2019
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history was an early test for Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in his new role as chair of the House Democratic caucus. Colleagues say he passed.
The Glory Boys of New York Tabloids
Friday, January 25, 2019
The documentary “Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists” profiles the legendary New York newspaper columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.
Democracy, from Plato to Trump
Friday, January 18, 2019
In the documentary “What is Democracy?”, filmmaker Astra Taylor explores the meaning and challenges of our political system.
Hillbilly Pride
Friday, January 11, 2019
In the documentary “Hillbilly,” filmmakers Ashley York and Sally Rubin look at the people of Appalachia and counter stereotypes of the region.
Webcams in China
Friday, January 04, 2019
The documentary “People’s Republic of Desire” looks at live-streaming performers who attract hundreds of thousand of working-class fans as well as rich patrons.
A Mother in Prison
Friday, December 28, 2018
The documentary “The Sentence” follows three girls who grow up while their mother serves multiple years in prison due to the controversial laws requiring mandatory minimum sentences.
The Rise and Fall of Roger Ailes
Friday, December 21, 2018
The documentary “Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes” examines how the creator of Fox News rose and fell by his quest for power.
Capturing Springsteen on Broadway
Friday, December 14, 2018
The film “Springsteen on Broadway” documents Bruce Springsteen's one-man show, in which he tells stories from his life and sings acoustic versions of his classic songs.
For Police, a New Alternative to Arrests or Emergency Rooms
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
In an experiment merging public health and law enforcement, the city plans to open centers where police can bring people in a mental-health crisis or in the throes of addiction.
This Week in Politics: Where’s Bill de Blasio?
Saturday, December 08, 2018
Hint: Probably not at City Hall.
Aretha’s Amazing Grace
Friday, December 07, 2018
The documentary “Amazing Grace” captures Aretha Franklin recording her gospel album in a Los Angeles church in 1972. The footage has never been seen in public — until now.
Robots vs Humans
Friday, November 30, 2018
The documentary “The Truth About Killer Robots” looks at cases where automation has caused human deaths and eliminated human jobs.
Long Island Democrat Leading The Revolt Against Speaker Pelosi
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Democrats vote Wednesday on their choice for House Speaker in January. Rep. Kathleen Rice has spent two terms in Congress trying to convince House Democrats to choose someone new.
For New Jersey Jails, Suicides and Overdoses, but Little Oversight
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
By one count, New Jersey's county jails have the highest rate of deaths in custody of the 30 largest systems in the nation.
