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Humanities (Video)

UCTV
Walter Capps
Vietnam War
Public Humanities
Paleoanthropology
Ethics
Democracy
Public Life
Lucy
Holocaust
University Of California, Santa Barbara
Love
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
California Council For the Humanities
When Harry Met Sally
Table For Two
Somehow, Thoughts On Love
Animation
Linz
Filmmaking
Nora Ephron

Find an eclectic collection of authors, philosophers, filmmakers and thinkers who explore essential aspects of what makes us human. Visit uctv.tv/humanities

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes107Founded15 years ago
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Writer R.F. Kuang has quickly become one of today’s most daring and original voices in fiction, blending sharp social critique with rich storytelling. Her most recent novel, Katabasis, takes readers on a darkly witty descent into the underworld, wher... more

Peter Bolland, professor of philosophy and humanities at Southwestern College, explores the lasting influence of Augustine of Hippo. Born in North Africa in 354, Augustine—now known as Saint Augustine—is remembered as one of Christianity’s most impor... more

Artist and filmmaker Tom Kalin joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his 1992 film Swoon. Kalin discusses the historical background of the film (the famous 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder case), how he reimagi... more

Film producer Liz Yale Marsh and mustang wrangler West Taylor join moderator and co-producer Wendy Eley Jackson to discuss their work on the documentary Facing the Falls, which follows disability rights advocate Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan and her twelve... more

Filmmakers Natasha Merkulova and Alexey Chupov join moderator Sasha Razor (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) to discuss their film Captain Volkonogov Escaped. Merkulova and Chupov share how they work as a film making team, how they researched the period ... more

Eric Faden (Bucknell University) discusses his work on the Japanese Paper Film Project, a project that has been preserving paper films made in Japan in the 1930s. Koto player Yoko Reikano Kimura and cellist Hikaru Tamaki (Duo Yumeno) joins Faden and ... more

Mona Damluji (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) and Elisabeth Weber (German and Slavic Studies, UCSB) join moderator Bishnupriya Ghosh (English and Global Studies, UCSB) to discuss the film project From Ground Zero, an anthology of films made by Palestin... more

The Sleepy Lagoon case of 1942 became one of the most racially charged trials in U.S. history. Twenty-two Mexican American youths, mostly teenagers, were tried en masse for the death of José Díaz, though no witness placed them at the scene and the ca... more

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Rebecca Prime
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John Cameron Mitchell
Co-writer, author, actor, director, and star of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch.'
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Lisa Warshaw
Expert in global communication and science storytelling
Episode: The Art of Scientific Storytelling
Rob Signer
Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCSD, Deputy Director of the Stem Cell Discovery Center
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Episode: The Art of Scientific Storytelling
Lloyd Barba
Assistant Professor of Religion and Core Faculty in Latinx and Latin American Studies at Amherst College.
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Episode: Making a Refuge of Resistance: A History of the U.S. Sanctuary Movement with Lloyd Barba
Günter Wagner
Chief Science Officer of Oncobarrier and researcher focusing on placental biology and cancer malignancy
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Episode: CARTA: Does the Placenta Drive the Evolution of Cancer Malignancy with Günter Wagner
Adamu Chan
Filmmaker and former inmate at San Quentin, focusing on media projects within prisons
Episode: CWC Docs: What These Walls Won’t Hold - A Conversation with Adamu Chan
Steve Schneider
Professional climber and legendary figure in the climbing community
Episode: A Life Lesson in Climbing with Manley Feinberg
Jesmyn Ward
Two-time National Book Award winner and author of several acclaimed novels, including Salvage the Bones and Let Us Descend.
Episode: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2025

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Patrice Petro
Director of the Carsey-Wolf Center.

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Panic!: Swoon
Q: So your film, this one and Savage Grace, you have two features.
In this case, it's 1920s, Savage Grace is 1970s, and before, so that allows your films to look amazing because those two decades were amazing in terms of fashion.
CWC Global: Captain Volkonogov Escaped
Q: How did you find Yura Borisov, your main actor?
They had a casual meeting that instantly led them to decide he was perfect for the role.
CWC Global: Captain Volkonogov Escaped
Q: How do you reconcile aesthetics and ethics in your work?
They believe their films need to surprise and provoke thought, creating a blend of aesthetics and ethics.
CWC Global: Japanese Paper Films
Q: What has the response been to the paper films digitized, especially in Japan?
There has been a heartfelt gratitude from Japanese collectors and scholars, who have long awaited the chance to revisit these films.
CWC Global: Japanese Paper Films
Q: Can you explain about Benshi and their role in the films?
Benshi narrated films in Japan, explaining the story and engaging the audience, a tradition which continued even into the sound era of cinema.

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Listeners can expect a stimulating exploration into essential aspects of humanity, where various forms of expression—ranging from literature and philosophy to film—are intricately examined. The discussions often encompass the human condition, cultural identity, and ethical considerations through diverse lenses, featuring prominent authors, philosophers, and thinkers. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its commitment to showcasing a wide array of voices and perspectives, contributing a rich tapestry of insights concerning contemporary societal issues and human experiences. It likely appeals to those interested in deep intellectual discourse and culturally relevant narratives.

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1. Rebecca Prime
2. John Cameron Mitchell
3. Lisa Warshaw
4. Rob Signer
5. Lloyd Barba
6. Günter Wagner
7. Adamu Chan
8. Steve Schneider

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