David L. Lewis appears in the following:
China's One Child Policy
Friday, August 16, 2019
In "One Child Nation," filmmakers Nanfu Wang and Jialing Zhang investigate the history of China's policy of restricting families to one child and its untold consequences.
Remembering D.A. Pennebaker
Friday, August 09, 2019
Documentary legend D.A. Pennebaker died last week at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary films including "Dont Look Back," "Monterey Pop" and "The War Room."
Photographer Jay Maisel Has to Move
Friday, August 02, 2019
The documentary "Jay Myself" profiles acclaimed photographer Jay Maisel, who bought a six-story building in Manhattan, filled it with found objects for five decades and now has to move.
What Made Mike Wallace Tick
Friday, July 26, 2019
"Mike Wallace is Here" profiles the 60 Minutes star in a uniquely constructed film that relies on archives drawn from thousands of hours of his television interviews.
When it Comes to Police Misconduct, Body-Worn Camera Videos Are Slow to Come
Monday, July 22, 2019
The Civilian Complaint Review Board wants direct access to video from police body-worn cameras — just as oversight boards do in San Francisco, Washington D.C. and New Orleans.
What Happened to Brazil?
Friday, July 19, 2019
The documentary "The Edge of Democracy" explores political upheavals in Brazil that sent a popular former president to prison and put power in the hands of a Trump-like successor.
Data Company Directly Powers Immigration Raids in Workplace
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Palantir Technologies, co-founded by a Trump advisor in Silicon Valley, has created a smart-phone app that helps ICE round up undocumented workers. The number of arrests has shot up.
Environmental Thriller
Friday, July 12, 2019
The documentary "Sea of Shadows" follows activists trying to save the rare totoaba fish from extinction, going up against poachers, smugglers and the mafia from Mexico to China.
Leonard Cohen in Love
Friday, July 05, 2019
In the documentary "Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love," filmmaker Nick Broomfield profiles Marianne Ihlen, Leonard Cohen's lover and the subject of his songs.
A Women's Sailing Crew Races Around the World
Friday, June 28, 2019
"Maiden" is a documentary adventure story chronicling the first all-women sailing team to compete in an around-the-world race, defying sexist naysayers.
A Huge Tax Break Went to a Politically Connected Company in New Jersey Despite Red Flags
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Holtec International told New Jersey that Ohio was competing for its new headquarters — a year after Ohio stripped the firm of past tax awards for failing to create the jobs it promised.
Toni Morrison Looks Back
Friday, June 21, 2019
The documentary “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” profiles the Nobel Prize winning author of “Song of Solomon,” “Beloved” and other esteemed novels.
Investigators Hit Norcross Hospital With Fraud Allegation in New Jersey Tax Break Program
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
With a judge's approval, Gov. Murphy's task force offers new evidence that hospital controlled by Democratic boss George Norcross misled the state to win millions in tax breaks.
Up Close with Chelsea Manning
Friday, June 14, 2019
The documentary “XY Chelsea” profiles Chelsea Manning, alternately seen as a whistleblower or traitor, who spent longer in prison than any other American for leaking government secrets.
Rescuing Modern Slaves
Friday, June 07, 2019
The documentary “Ghost Fleet” follows a modern anti-slavery crusader Patima Tungpuchayakul as she goes on a mission to rescue escapees from illegal fishing boats.
Holtec's $260 Million Tax Break Frozen by NJ EDA
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
The second largest tax break in New Jersey history is on hold after WNYC and ProPublica disclosed that the politically-connected company filed false information on its application.
Beto’s Run for Senate
Friday, May 31, 2019
The documentary “Running with Beto” follows the Texas Congressman who became a national political figure with an unexpectedly strong challenge against incumbent Senator Ted Cruz.
Warhol, Dylan, Ginsberg and...Barbara Rubin
Friday, May 24, 2019
The documentary “Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground” shines a light on the experimental filmmaker who moved in the circles of Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol and Allen Ginsberg.
A False Answer, A Big Political Connection And $260 Million In Tax Breaks
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Holtec tried to correct its application for an historic tax break five days after WNYC-ProPublica questioned a discrepancy — and five years after the application was approved.
Emails Reveal Norcross Family’s Pull Over NJ Tax Breaks
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
State officials scrambled to meet the demands of a lawyer at the firm where Philip Norcross, the brother of New Jersey political boss George E. Norcross III, is managing partner.
