Pianist: Playing with Heart
By Alex Silverman Pianist (not to be confused with the film starring Adrien Brody) is directed by Kazuya Ashizawa. It tells the story of a piano player struggling to play a piece by Beethoven. The star of this film is Yusuke Honda, who is an international competition winner in real life. We see Yusuke struggle in the beginning with his piece, with his instructor reminding him that Beethoven composed the piece with all his heart, so...
A Celebration of Community Spirit: Love Letters for New Bedford
By Rhea Mursalin Love Letters for New Bedford, directed by Ethan de Aguiar, beautifully captures the essence of New Bedford, Massachusetts, through a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. This documentary celebrates the city’s vibrant cultural community, spotlighting artists, educators, poets, journalists, authors, and vocalists. Through thoughtful storytelling and intimate interviews, de Aguiar seamlessly weaves together...
A Second Chance At Childhood Through Community
By Zachary Klein Director Samantha Kapinos’ film 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. ‘Supremos’ follows 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...
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...
A Diverse Range of Musical Styles in Between Two Piers
By Teresa Matuzak This documentary by director Rosie Robinson dives into the Brighton Beach Busking scene. Busking, or street performing, is popular along Brighton Beach, drawing tourists and regulars alike to unique performances every day. Between Two Piers examines how Beach Busking engages the local community, provides a stage for artists, and how social media can influence the performances of artists, for better or for worse....
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