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Non-Fiction/Liberal Arts
[Summary] A Slave Girl’s Memoir That Shocked the World: “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl”(Harriet Ann Jacobs)
A black woman who was born as a "slave" gained her freedom with the help of many people, and later wrote about "slavery" in "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl." Although it was long thought to be a "novel written by a white person," it has been proven to be true and has become a great bestseller in Europe and America, demonstrating the cruelty of "slavery." -
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[Film review] A Movie About Israel and Palestine That Depicts the Power of Music: “Crescendo”(Director Dror Zahavi)
The movie "Crescendo," which depicts the conflict between Israel and Palestine, is not based on a true story, but the "Palestinian-Israeli mixed orchestra" that is central to the movie actually exists. This work suggests the possibility of "improvement" for the various conflicts that remain in the world we live in. -
Movies(fiction)
[Review] House of Gucci: The True Story of a Fashion Murder (Director Ridley Scott, Starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver)
The movie "House of Gucci" is based on the shocking true story of the murder of one member of the GUCCI founding family. What happened to the world-renowned brand GUCCI that no member of the founding family is involved in it now? The film is directed by Ridley Scott, and the performances of Adam Driver and Lady Gaga are also impressive. -
Documentaries
[Movie] Goebbels’ Secretary: The Foolishness and Regret of Nazi Propaganda: “A German Life” (Director Christian Krones, Starring Brunhilde Pomsel)
Goebbels, the Minister of Propaganda who was number two in Nazi Germany. In the film "A German Life," his secretary Brunhilde Pomsel, who was 103 years old at the time, spoke about the past in front of the camera. Her regret and lessons are contained in the words, "I did foolish things, but they were unavoidable." We must take her words seriously. -
Movies(fiction)
Dark Waters: The Lawyer Who Exposed DuPont’s Toxic Secret (Director Todd Haynes) (a movie based on the true story of Rob Bilott)
There is a lawyer who exposed that the global corporation DuPont had known the dangers of their product "Teflon" over 40 years ago but did not disclose it, and had gained immense profits. The movie "Dark Waters" portrays the bravery of a real person who fought against the corporation and continued to run for the sake of the residents and justice. -
Documentaries
The authenticity of the ‘Savior’ painting sold for 51 billion yen: “The Savior For Sale” (Antoine Vitkine)
The painting known as "Savior," which was auctioned off for a record $450 million in the history of the art world, was already a famous painting known as "Leonardo da Vinci's Lost Masterpiece" before its discovery. The movie "The Savior For Sale" tackles the issue of authenticity in art and portrays the crazy art world in an attractive way.