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Sep 6, 2021 · The Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who rode interstate buses in the early 60s to test the US Supreme Court’s decision to desegregate buses. The Freedom Writers were students inspired by their pioneering teacher to embrace racial integration.
- 'A Short Film About Killing' (1988) Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski. Human beings have debated for millennia if and when killing can be justified. The death penalty as a punishment always draws strong opinions; after all, if killing is so bad, why is the State allowed to do it?
- 'JFK' (1991) Director: Oliver Stone. Oliver Stone wrote that he made JFK "as a metaphor for all those doubts, suspicions and unanswered questions." Of course, he was referring to the dozens of widely believed conspiracy theories that try to unravel the mysterious tragedy.
- 'Victim' (1961) Director: Basil Dearden. It is hard to think of a more revolutionary film than Victim, released in Britain in 1961 when homosexuality was considered not only immoral but a crime people could go to jail for.
- 'Top Gun' (1986) Director: Tony Scott. There are few big-screen efforts more exciting than Top Gun, one of the best movies of 1986. Because what could be more thrilling than piloting a supersonic jet?
Aug 10, 2016 · The following films have been hugely influential, raising awareness and bringing about change in areas from climate change to gay rights.
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Jun 30, 2020 · From documentaries and historical dramas to fantasies and dystopian adventures, bus culture has shaped how we navigate the world. So, if you find yourself in one place dreaming about life on the road or if you have a couple of hours to spare after a drive in your home on wheels, here are 15 bus films to binge-watch this summer.
Aug 5, 2020 · The major renovation of the transit system was prompted by the shortages after World War II: the high cost of laying new rails and the need for a more flexible type of vehicle led to converting many streetcar lines to motorized bus lines.
In this captivating episode, we explore "The Bus That Changed A Generation," a transformative vehicle that revolutionized public transport and shaped modern society.
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Sep 15, 2022 · To McCandless, who had given up all his worldly possessions and had hitchhiked across the American countryside hoping to live off the land, Bus 142 must have seemed like a sign from the universe.
