You Can't Stop Spirit

About the Episode

You Can’t Stop Spirit centers the Baby Doll Mardi Gras masking tradition: a group of self-liberated Black women who created an alternative social space where they are encouraged to be free.

Aired: 02/12/23 | Expires: 02/12/27 | Runtime: 15m 07s

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Trailer | The Body Politic

Trailer for Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough's film The Body Politic.

2:07
Thời Thơ Ấu (Childhood)

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8:04
American Seams

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17:14
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14:19
Golden Moon

A young med student drives big rigs for tuition fees.

11:13
Boat People

Thao recounts the story of her family’s escape through the lens of her fascination with ants.

10:24
Shirampari: Legacies of the River

Set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Ashéninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish.

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Trailer | Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?

Trailer for Joe Piscatella's film Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?

1:04
Trailer | Name Me Lawand

Trailer for Edward Lovelace's film Name Me Lawand.

1:51
Trailer | Fauna

Trailer for Pau Faus' film Fauna.

2:02