Beyond the Pipeline Takes an In-depth Look at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Dakota Access Pipeline
By Ethan Thomas The Standing Rock Sioux tribe has opposed the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline since learning about it in 2012. The tribe argues that the pipeline will be harmful for their people and the natural environment where they live. Directed by filmmaker and activist Paul Redman, Beyond the Pipeline follows several members of the tribe and their efforts to stop the construction of the pipeline. The story is...
In A Not So Grand Day Out, a Girl Finds Trouble in an Unsuspecting Rose Garden
By Rishi Mulloth The forest can be a magical place, but one must be wary because there is always danger lurking nearby. The best advice that can be offered is always heed the warning signs. In the stop-motion animated short film, A Not So Grand Day Out, a young girl learns this lesson harshly. She comes across a lovely little rose garden with a sign posted out front. However, these roses aren’t normal. They are alive and...
Directors Nacho Gomez and Gonzalo Escuder Share an Important Story about Redemption, Social Activism, and Most Importantly, Boxing.
By Rishi Mulloth After losing his father, Rashid went on a spree of crimes and drugs that almost cost him his life. He recovers and turns his life around by opening a boxing gym in Leicester, England to help support the underprivileged youth in the area. Growing up in the rough neighborhoods of Leicester, Rashid is aware of the dangers that await some young children. Seeing no available outlet to help these children escape a...
Le Charme, Ernest Chausson: Another Beautiful Rendition from the Talented Artists of Bard College
By Alex Silverman From our friends at Bard College comes a classic piece of French Opera. Winner of the 2019 Concerto Competition at Bard College Conservatory, Hailey McAvoy performs Le Charme (The Charm), created by french composer Amedee-Ernest Chausson. Mezzo soprano McAvoy is joined by the accomplished pianist Bethany Pietroniro. The duo deliver a worthy rendition of this classic French melody. Chausson’s works have led him to...
A Tale of Two Icebergs: Episode 2: A Cute and Investing Story About Global Warming that Leaves You Wanting More
By Alex Silverman In this animated series by Director Barbara Whiting, two icebergs, Glacia and Crystal, are in the midst of a long journey trying to find a new home and escape the threats of warming ocean waters, greedy corporations, and changing climates. This is the second episode in the series. In this episode, Glacia and Crystal meet a group of walruses who help them to reach their destination. But soon they find...
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