David L. Lewis appears in the following:
Nixon's Turn to 'Expand the Electorate'
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Democratic rising stars like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Andrew Gillum have attracted thousands of new, idealistic voters to the polls. Now Cynthia Nixon is trying to join their ranks.
This Week in Politics: Cuomo v. Nixon, Face to Face
Saturday, September 01, 2018
As centrist and progressive Dems fight for control of the party, we look at how the New York governor's race fits in the national picture.
Top Challenges for Young Latina Candidates: Machismo and Money
Friday, August 31, 2018
At a candidate forum moderated by former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Latina candidates for office discussed the barriers they face.
High School Close-Up
Friday, August 31, 2018
In the 10-part series “America to Me," director Steve James spends a year examining a high school in Oak Park, Illinois that struggles with a performance gap along racial lines.
Getting Dem Friends to Vote: There's an App for That
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Now you can campaign from anywhere using your smart phone. But it's not for everyone.
Blowing the Whistle on the NYPD
Friday, August 24, 2018
The documentary “Crime + Punishment” follows the case of the NYPD 12 — police officers who spoke out against biased policing.
Skating into Manhood
Friday, August 17, 2018
The documentary “Minding the Gap” follows three skateboarding friends of different races — white, black and Asian — who grapple with childhood abuse as they transition to adulthood.
Duck and Cover
Friday, August 10, 2018
The documentary classic “The Atomic Cafe,” an essay told in archival footage about America’s relationship with the atomic bomb, is back in theaters with a new 4k restoration.
Molinaro to Staten Island: Let Me Be Your Cuomo Solution
Thursday, August 09, 2018
With all eyes on the Democratic primary battle, Republican Marc Molinaro made his first visit to New York City as a gubernatorial candidate this week — a town hall on Staten Island.
Takedown in the Bronx
Monday, August 06, 2018
On April 27, 2016, police arrested 120 people in the northeast Bronx in the largest gang takedown in New York City history. We've been following the case ever since.
Revealing Hollywood’s Sexual Secrets
Friday, August 03, 2018
The documentary “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” profiles Scotty Bowers, who procured sex for movie stars in the studio era.
New Jersey Halts Admissions for Troubled Group Home Company
Friday, August 03, 2018
Bellwether Behavioral Health served hundreds of disabled New Jerseyans that other providers wouldn't. But families say the company was more hurtful than helpful.
When Medical Devices Go Bad
Friday, July 27, 2018
In the documentary "The Bleeding Edge," filmmaker Kirby Dick looks at patients who have suffered from implanted medical devices.
When Kids Turn Out Different
Friday, July 20, 2018
The documentary "Far From the Tree," based on the award-winning book by Andrew Solomon, explores the dynamics in families when kids turn out different from their parents' expectations.
The Life & Music of Whitney Houston
Friday, July 06, 2018
Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin MacDonald delivers a sensitive exploration of the troubled life of Whitney Houston in “Whitney.”
A Haitian Immigrant Tests the Trump Crackdown
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Augustin Sajous is the first immigrant to be released on bond in New York since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that detainees do not have an automatic right to bond hearings.
Statue of Liberty Climber Captured After Nearly 4-Hour Standoff With Police
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
A protester who climbed onto the base of the Statue of Liberty refused to cooperate with police until she was forcibly harnessed and escorted down.
As Some New Yorkers Apply For Citizenship, Others Pitch In To Help
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Many New Yorkers are in the process of applying to become U-S citizens — and plenty others are volunteering their time and resources to help.
Town Hall Turns Up The Heat On Schumer Ahead Of Supreme Court Fight
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Schumer's top priority is getting 49 Democrats to stick together — and then, finding a Republican defector.
Separated at Birth
Friday, June 29, 2018
The documentary “Three Identical Strangers” looks at the saga of triplets who were separated at birth and accidentally met each other at age 19.