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The article reviews the Web site Power to the People: Counterculture, Social Movements and the Alternative Press, 19th to 21st Century, located at gale.com/c/power-to-the-people-counterculture-social-movements-and-the-alternative-press, from publisher Gale Inc.

This article from Publishers Weekly provides a perceptive analysis of Kartemquin Films, a production company known for its socially engaged documentary narrative films. The author, Patricia Aufderheide, discusses how the company was founded in 1966 by Gordon Quinn and Jerry Temaner with the goal of telling stories about working people and social justice movements. Aufderheide focuses on the issues addressed in Kartemquin's films, such as challenging stereotypes, documenting labor movements, and highlighting poverty. She also explores the intellectual underpinnings of the company, influenced by philosopher John Dewey's belief in the importance of democracy and collective problem-solving. This book will be of interest to documentary enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]