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A Photography Debut, 65 Years in the Making

November 17, 2009  |   Holding out for the course of a career that spans more than 40 years, photographer Robert Bergman refused to compromise on when and where he would hold his first show; standing by a personal philosophy of "getting it right," he patiently waited for the right time.

Beloved Sculptor Anne Truitt Gets Her Due

October 27, 2009  |   Anne Truitt was many things -- a sculptor, author, professor and mother -- and above all, it seems, she was beloved by her student and friends for her spirit, integrity and seriousness of purpose.

SILVERDOCS Festival Opens With a Slam

June 17, 2009  |   Called the "premier showcase for documentary films" by the Hollywood Reporter, the American Film Institute SILVERDOCS festival brings a full slate of documentary films and the International Documentary Conference to Silver Spring, Md.

For Documentary Filmmakers, Prestige of Oscars Helps Put Spotlight on Issues

February 20, 2009  |   For documentary filmmakers, the reward of an Oscar nomination is twofold: It raises awareness around the film's subjects or issues and generates interest in a genre that ticket buyers don't generally flock to.

For Howard's Band, Showtime Is Here

January 19, 2009  |   Just about every night at a football field in Northwest, Howard University's marching band has been spending hours rehearsing around the track, preparing for its biggest event ever: Tuesday's inauguration parade.
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