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	Jackson Sandwich Jackson was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 4. Now at age 9, thanks to early intervention, he is an accomplished second-grader, charming and gregarious. more »
	Japan: The Tarnished Miracle The film examines why the powerful Japanese economy went into a slump and what the future will hold. more »
	The Japanese Nightmare More and more young Japanese women are rebelling against the societal norm. Instead, these "single parasites" pursue careers and live with their parents, with dramatic impact on the economy and on demographics. more »
	Jessye Norman, Singer Documents the remarkable career of the African American opera singer who is world renowned. Born in Augusta, Georgia, she grew up during a time of racial strife. Nevertheless, she broke new ground for African Americans in the classical arts. more »
	A Jewish Journey This film focuses on a group from a Jewish congregation in New Jersey who journey to eastern Europe in search of their Jewish past. The impact is more searing than they anticipated. more »
	Jews and Buddhism This film examines the dramatic surge of interest among American Jews in the spiritual teachings of Buddhism. Jews, who make up 2% of the population, account for some 30% of non-Asian American Buddhists. more »
	Jews of Iran Largely forgotten by the rest of the world, Iran is home to the largest Jewish population in the Middle East outside of Israel. After the revolution in 1979, a majority of the Jews fled, many to the United States, but 25,000 still remain. This provides insight into what life is like for them now in Iran. more »
	Joe Leahy's Neighbours This film is the followup to Academy Award nominee First Contact. more »
	John's Not Mad: Tourette Syndrome This is a portrait of an adolescent who suffers from a severe case of Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Oliver Sacks comments on the case. more »
	A Journey Back The filmmaker was nine years old when her father shot himself. The film addresses the pain and guilt of the children and spouse left behind when a parent commits suicide. more »
	Journey of the Roses The most beautiful and prized roses find perfect growing conditions in Ecuador, where huge greenhouses replace small farms and are the only employment available. However, to grow these flowers requires heavy applications of pesticides and fumigants; many plantations do not provide protective gear for their workers. more »
	Journey to Little Rock Minniejean Brown Trickey was 16 years old when she become one of the Little Rock Nine. Since then, she led a life of passionate social activism and been an inspiration to many. more »
	Journey to Yiddish Land This lively film incorporates Yiddish theatre, song, dance and the history of Yiddish, a language that was once spoken by 11 million people. It demonstrates how language and cultural identity are intertwined. more »
	Juchitan Queer Paradise This is fascinating portrait of Juchitan, a small Mexican city near the Guatemalan border where homosexuality is fully embraced and gay individuals are considered a third gender. more »
	Julian Bond: Reflections from the Frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement This enlightening portrait joins African American social activist Julian Bond as he traces his roots back to slavery, and recalls his role as a leader and organizer during the Civil Rights Movement. more »
	Juror Number Six This short film explores the symbiotic relationship between the media, crime, and the judicial system and shows how today's 24/7 news culture and television dramas create a climate of fear. more »
	Just Black?: Multi-Racial Identity This provocative documentary introduces several articulate young men and women of mixed racial heritage.They share their struggle to establish, acquire, and assert a racial identity and describe the experiences that have led them to question whether there is room in America for a multiracial identity. more »
	Just Married: The Epic Battle Over Gay Marriage The issue of gay marriage has polarized the country. This even- handed film follows events in Massachusetts after the state supreme court ruled 4 to 3 in favor of allowing same sex marriage. It is a compelling portrait of several responsible, loving, stable couples who yearn for recognition by the state and their community to validate their families. more »
	Just Mom and Me: Single Motherhood A realistic portrait of the financial and emotional challenges faced by single mothers heading households. more »
	Justice: Japan Style Almost every person charged with committing a serious crime in Japan is convicted and goes to jail. Jury trials simply do not exist and convictions are based on confessions. The filmmaker obtained rare access to Japan's jails, where a cruel, secret system allows the abuse, torture and death of inmates. more »