David Siev follows his family during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing the effect of Trump’s hate speech and the impact of participating in Black Lives Matter; the documentary also shows the decisions this Asian-Mexican-American family had to make, forced by the COVID-19 closures. They live in Bad Axe, Michigan, which is majorly caucasian, and own a … More The Good About “Bad Axe,” Is With The Family
THE TERRITORY provides an immersive on-the-ground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by farmers and illegal settlers in the Brazilian Amazon (National Geographic). … More Brasilian tribe fights for their land in The Territory
Iranian human rights attorney was sent to prison three years ago, on June 13, 2018. She faces a sentence of 38 years in prison and 148 lashes. Nasrin is a political prisoner. The activist has been asking Iran to change their draconian laws that attempt agains the freedom and well being of women and children. … More Turn Prisons Into Parks and Museums
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – It started as the Sunset Piano Project; a filmmaker following the adventures of Mauro ffortissimo and his passion for pianos, music, and rebellious acts of culture. Dean Mermell and crew followed this man through the coast, sunsets, whales, old buildings, and the streets of San Francisco, documenting the moving act of … More Twelve Pianos to Co-Create Culture
(Film ) Moving, remarkable, outstanding account of the horrific acts against people in Guatemala in 1982. “Finding Oscar,” is worth the trip to Marin County as this documentary is part of the Mill Valley Film Festival. The persevering of professionals determined to find the truth, a few survivors from the Dos Erres village and the … More An Outstanding Account of Horrors at the Mill Valley Film Festival.
Anyone who appreciates ethnicities, cultures, and subcultures, never gets tired of seeing how people live, what they do, the challenges they face, and the things that make them happy. Whether in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Francisco, diverse and multi-ethnic neighborhoods have a wealth of cultural information, and the lives of many … More For The Love Of Cultures.
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