David L. Lewis appears in the following:
Recy Taylor Refused to be Silent
Friday, December 15, 2017
The documentary “The Rape of Recy Taylor” profiles the case of a black woman who was gang-raped in Alabama in 1944 and defied the Jim Crow south by speaking out.
City Plans to Use Eminent Domain to Create Affordable Housing for Homeless
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The de Blasio administrations says it's going to take over private buildings that house homeless families and convert them to affordable housing, using eminent domain if necessary.
Collateral Consequences: Brooklyn DA Seeks to Protect Immigrant Defendants from Deportation
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Brooklyn prosecutors offer plea bargains that render justice but avoid ICE.
A Quest for Stability in North Philly
Friday, December 08, 2017
The documentary “Quest” follows the Rainey family in North Philadelphia for 10 years, as they operate a community music studio in a neighborhood challenged by economic instability.
The New Head of New York City Transit Welcomes Your Complaints
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Starting next month, you might spot him picking up trash on the subway.
More Homeless People Live in New York Than in Any Other City
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
More homeless people live in New York City than any other city in the country — 20,000 more than Los Angeles, according to the latest figures from the federal government.
MTA's Failure to Install Elevators Raises Legal Questions
Friday, December 01, 2017
The MTA may not have considered wheelchair accessibility with a new series of high-end subway station renovations.
Fifty Years of Rolling Stone
Friday, December 01, 2017
“Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge” is a two-part HBO documentary tracing the history of the magazine’s most memorable articles.
Why New York And New Jersey Lawmakers Are Losing The Tax Debate
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Tax reform is a numbers game, and New York and New Jersey are coming up short.
Backlog in NY Immigration Court Leaves Most Undocumented Children Without Lawyers
Monday, November 27, 2017
Legal Representation for New York’s undocumented children is the lowest it’s been in at least a decade. A number of Trump policies are to blame, lawyers say.
FEMA's Assistance Provides a Lifeline for Some Puerto Ricans in New York
Monday, November 27, 2017
Several dozen Puerto Rican families fleeing the aftermath of Hurricane Maria are staying in hotels in New York. For some, it replaced the shelter option.
Baltimore Lives Matter
Friday, November 24, 2017
Actress Sonja Sohn of "The Wire” turns documentary filmmaker in "Baltimore Rising,” which follows activists and police officers after the death of Freddie Gray.
Toronto Transit CEO Tapped to Helm New York City Transit System
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Andy Byford called managing New York City’s expansive bus network and subway system “arguably the toughest job in transit right now.”
Puerto Rican Families Take Advantage of FEMA's Program in NY
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The federal government is paying for thirty-four families who fled Puerto Rico after Hurrican Maria to stay in hotels across New York.
Jerry Garcia’s Frankenstein Creation
Friday, November 17, 2017
The documentary “Long Strange Trip” examines the history of the Grateful Dead, but it’s not just for deadheads.
This Week in Politics: Is It 2018 Already?
Saturday, November 11, 2017
2017 is a wrap. So it's time for an early preview of the governor's race and the Congressional midterms.
Sammy's Song
Friday, November 10, 2017
The documentary "Sammy Davis Jr.: I Gotta Be Me" restores the performer to the spotlight as a trailblazing talent.
What to See at DOC NYC
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Co-founder Thom Powers shares his picks from this year's crop of documentaries
More Defenders Get Access to 'Bad Cops' Database
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Legal Aid has been digging up dirt on cops. And now its sharing it with other public defenders.
Election Day Podcast Special: The Queens Machine
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
WNYC's Brian Lehrer and reporter Brigid Bergin take you behind the scenes to show you how politics really works in New York.
