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Cornel West
Born: 2nd Jun 1953 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Dept: Acting
Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, civil rights activist and prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America. West is the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, where he teaches in the Center for African American Studies and in the Department of Religion. West is known for his combination of political and moral insight and criticism and his contribution to the post-1960s civil rights movement. The bulk of his work focuses on the role of race, gender, and class in American society and the means by which people act and react to their "radical conditionedness". West draws intellectual contributions from such diverse traditions as the African American Baptist Church, pragmatism and transcendentalism.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 53
Film: 44 (83%)
Television: 9 (17%)
Remaining genres not in graph: War & Politics, Drama, Romance
Filmography
Original title: فریبا
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Afghan filmmaker Mithaq Kazimi documents injustices done to a targeted group of his neighbors, the Baha'is of Iran, by telling the life story of one c ... view
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2024
From "Bound" to the queer series "Work in Progress", an exploration and deciphering of the artistic work and revolutionary career of Lana and Lilly Wa ... view
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Self - Postcolonialism Philosopher
2024
The great inequality divide in America is no accident. Tax Broke tells the story of how one of the poorest cities in America has made a small group of ... view
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Self
2023
When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the mistreatment of Palestinians, they battle the old guard to create a new ... view
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Self
2021
In this documentary, law enforcement faces scrutiny as Americans demand justice after police violence claims multiple Black lives in Cleveland. ... view
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self
2021
From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals. ... view
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Self
Aug 2021 (first aired)
President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history. ... view
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Self (3 ep.)
2021
An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most remarkabl ... view
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Self
2021
We choose to build with one another in a shoulder to shoulder struggle against state-sanctioned violence. A violence that is manifest in the speed of ... view
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2020
What do we talk about when we talk about socialism in the US? The Big Scary “S” Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement ... view
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Self
2020
An investigative deep dive into the corporate news media’s coverage of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign that asks: who actually gets a s ... view
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Self
2020
A documentary on the Christian anarchist and co founder of the Catholic Worker movement. ... view
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Self
2020
On May 25th, 2020, Derek Chauvin, a European-American Minneapolis police officer, murdered George Floyd, a black man, by driving his knee into George' ... view
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Self
2019
Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager examine the reality of life and discourse on college campuses in modern America. ... view
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Self
2019
Actor Courtney B. Vance hosts this special celebrating Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s work with focus on his five quintessential documentary series abou ... view
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Self - Harvard University
2018
A democracy should protect its most vulnerable citizens, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so. This investigation blends the insight ... view
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Self - Philosopher
2018
The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a ... view
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Self
Jun 2018 (first aired)
Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the bri ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2017
The left-leaning anti-fascist movement—or Antifa—has been around for decades, popping up in North America and Europe in response to rising white n ... view
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Self
2017
An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose origina ... view
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Self - Philosopher
2017
Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer remains one of the most quoted writings in American literature. Yet Niebuhr's impact was far greater, as presidents ... view
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Self
2016
"Hillary Clinton is expected to win the South Carolina primary on Saturday, and she's going to rely on the state’s large African-American population ... view
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Self
2015
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the cou ... view
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Self
2014
In this open-letter style documentary, Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis' rich lives guide their grandson on his personal quest to master lasting love, conscious ... view
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Self
2014
Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions t ... view
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Self
2013
The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. ... view
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Self
2012
Owned & Operated is a mosaic of the world through the lens of the internet. Showing our lives as consumers, under the thumbs of privileged individ ... view
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Cornel West
2011
Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness thro ... view
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Self
2011
Two worlds beautifully collide as Dr. Cornel West (Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University and acclaimed author and speaker) and His Holiness ... view
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Self
2011
A personal look at Black Republicans and the lack of a Two-Party Political System in Urban America. ... view
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Self
2010
STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day ... view
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Self
2009
After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of reflection and finds herself heading t ... view
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Don Sexton
2009
Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the con ... view
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Self
2009
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of ... view
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Self
2008
Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinke ... view
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Self
May 2008 (first aired)
Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democrac ... view
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Self - Panelist (1 ep.)
2008
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripp ... view
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Self (as Dr. Cornel West)
Oct 2006 (first aired)
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream. ... view
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Cornel West (1 ep.)
Oct 2005 (first aired)
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
2005
This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor ... view
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Self
2004
The making of Matrix Revolutions, The (2003) is briefly touched on here in this documentary. Interviews with various cast and crew members inform us h ... view
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Self
2003
The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing t ... view
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Councillor West
2003
This making-of piece offers the standard mix of movie snippets, behind the scenes materials, and interviews from cast and crew on the making of the fi ... view
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Self
2003
The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the abi ... view
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Councillor West
Feb 2003 (first aired)
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's g ... view
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Self (16 ep.)
1998
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions. ... view
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Self
Feb 1997 (first aired)
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy f ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1995
African-American documentary filmmaker Marlon Riggs was working on this final film as he died from AIDS-related complications in 1994; he addresses th ... view
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Self
1994
A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community. ... view
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Self
1992
This program combines a panel discussion and town hall format with documentary video segments to promote the discussion of racial problems and policy ... view
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Self
Sep 1991 (first aired)
Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests, including philosophers, writers, politicians, athletes, ... view
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Self (1 ep.)