America Video
A few times a year America will feature video interviews with staff members and writers for the magazine. Check out some our past video features below.
The Downsizing of Stories
The story of two great lions of East Africa, and the movement to downsize grand stories--religious or otherwise.
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President for Life?
George Anderson, S.J., comments on the trend toward abolishing term limits in Latin America and what it could mean for the flourishing of democracy.
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The Afghan Quandary
A report on Matthew Hoh, a State Department official who resigned in October citing the futility of the Afghan war.
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Rome and Canterbury
Three questions prompted by the Vatican's surprise announcement.
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Waterfront Priests
James T. Fisher reports from the NYC waterfront on the struggles of the Jesuit labor priests.
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The Birth of a Jazz Mass
At Ascension Church in New York City, the demand for an evening Mass lead to a unique liturgy using jazz music. Produced by Matthew Moll.
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Weapons of the Spirit
The heroic story of the villagers of Chambon, who saved thousands of Jews seeking refuge during World War II, "Weapons" is an exemplary lesson in justice.
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America Centennial Mass
Father Jim Martin narrates a slide show of photographs from America's Centennial Mass held on April 18, 2009 at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York City.
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The Films of Graham Greene
A writer who came of age at the same time as the film medium itself, Graham Greene is affiliated with nearly 60 films. Here we offer clips from a few notable productions.
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New York City Pilgrimages
The editors visit both popular and little-known pilgrimage sites in NYC.
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America Centennial Video
A look back at the 100 year history of the national Catholic weekly.
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St. Joseph Who?
Edited by Jim McDermott, S.J.
St. Joseph makes an unscheduled appearance.
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Advent & Christmas 2008
Reflections from America's editors on the Advent and Christmas season.
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An Introduction to Prayer
Father Jim Martin presents various ways to pray.
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Dissecting 'A Man for All Seasons'
A roundtable discussion of the new production starring Frank Langella.
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A Sit Down with St. Paul
St. Paul visits a cable access TV show hosted by two high school students. Directed by Jim McDermott, S.J.
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Memories of Father Arrupe
Filmed by Jim McDermott, S.J.
Fr. Vincent O’Keefe, S.J., assistant to Fr. Pedro Arrupe, remembers the former Jesuit general.
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The Editors Reminisce
Filmed by Jim McDermott, S.J.
Past America editors remember their years at the magazine.
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Holy Week Meditations
Filmed by Jim McDermott, S.J.
The editors and staff of America offer short spiritual reflections for each day of Holy Week.
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