A Musical Ode to Resilience: Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing
8月01

A Musical Ode to Resilience: Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing

By Rhea Mursalin Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing stands as a significant testament to the human spirit amidst adversity, beautifully captured in this collaborative project by the Bard College Conservatory of Music and edited by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough and Yinglin Zhou. Tan Dun, the Dean of Bard Conservatory, masterfully crafts a composition that transcends its origins during the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic, evoking deep...

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A Celebration of Community Spirit: ニュー・ベッドフォードへのラブレター
8月01

A Celebration of Community Spirit: ニュー・ベッドフォードへのラブレター

By Rhea Mursalin Love Letters for New Bedford, directed by Ethan de Aguiar, beautifully captures the essence of New Bedford, マサチューセッツ州, through a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. This documentary celebrates the city’s vibrant cultural community, spotlighting artists, 教育者, 詩人, ジャーナリスト, 著者, and vocalists. Through thoughtful storytelling and intimate interviews, de Aguiar seamlessly weaves together...

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Celestial Farewells: Death of a Star
8月01

Celestial Farewells: Death of a Star

By Alex Silverman Death of a Star, directed by WadeBE and written by Shantel Neo, tells the story of two NASA engineers with one being more optimistic than the other. The engineers soon discover what their work means to each other. The senior engineer is deeply engrossed in his work, while the junior engineer reveals he is leaving NASA, leaving the senior engineer dismayed. Director WadeBE’s personal connection to the NASA...

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A Second Chance At Childhood Through Community
8月01

A Second Chance At Childhood Through Community

By Zachary Klein Director Samantha Kapinosfilm Supremos (We Will Overcome) is small but deliberate. Kapinos’ short documentary conjures emotions by connecting a larger social problem to a heartfelt story of resilience and community-bonding. ‘Supremosfollows Araceli, a single Honduran mother raising her two children while studying to finish her high school degree, supported by the Esteli Women’s School. Kapinos is...

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2 つの桟橋の間にある多様な音楽スタイル
8月01

2 つの桟橋の間にある多様な音楽スタイル

By Teresa Matuzak This documentary by director Rosie Robinson dives into the Brighton Beach Busking scene. 大道芸, 大道芸とか, ブライトンビーチ沿いで人気です, 観光客も常連客も毎日ユニークなパフォーマンスに魅了されます. Between Two Piers examines how Beach Busking engages the local community, アーティストにステージを提供する, ソーシャルメディアがアーティストのパフォーマンスにどのような影響を与えるのか, for better or for worse....

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