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  Intermediacy: The Life of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld

  In 1896, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld championed a radical idea sexual and gender diversity is natural, infinite, and timeless. As fascist ideologies that destroyed his life's work find new momentum, INTERMEDIACY explores his legacy of resistance and joy, alive in queer Berlin today.

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  HOW DARE THE ANGEL SING – She dies at the Stake but inspires a composer

  HOW DARE THE ANGEL SING – She dies at the stake but inspires a composer  blends the haunting story of an unjustly executed woman with that of a Jewish composer murdered by the Nazis—culminating in the emotional premiere of his opera in Magdeburg nearly 90 years later. It’s a deeply moving convergence of Holocaust history, women’s narratives, and the transformative power of art.

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  Stepping Out of the Background

  For the first time, background actors take center frame, showcasing their craft and essential contributions to film and television as AI, digital replicas, and productions leaving Los Angeles threaten their livelihoods. Their fight for recognition culminates in the one night each year when they are celebrated as stars: the Los Angeles Union Background Actor Awards.

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  Echoes of Legends

  For tens of thousands of years, humans have used music to connect and belong. Echoes of Legends examines the power of experiencing familiar music live: what it does for our brains, our communities and our humanity, reminding us why the music we love must live on in an increasingly digital world.

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  The Bridge

  John, a dancer, is trying to stage a stand-alone performance that finally lets his family, colleagues, and community see him as the dancer and the man he's always been even as the partner he longs for stays just out of reach.

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