The Global Search for Education: Behind the Scenes on The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
Aug01

The Global Search for Education: Behind the Scenes on The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration

This month, audiences can screen The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration on Planet Classroom.

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A Second Chance At Childhood Through Community
Aug01

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...

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Green Innovations: The Future of Renewable Energy Storage
Aug01

Green Innovations: The Future of Renewable Energy Storage

By: Alex Silverman The Future of Renewable Energy Storage, produced by Nicholas Olavario for Planet Classroom’s Problem Solver Series, introduces us to Form Energy and their groundbreaking ‘iron-air battery’ innovation. This short film addresses the pivotal question: How can renewable energy be made reliable 24/7? Through insightful storytelling and compelling visuals, Olavario chronicles Form Energy’s journey in...

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Using the Internet to Feed People In Need
Aug01

Using the Internet to Feed People In Need

By Zachary Klein Lawson Poklacki Del Castillo and Nicole Shara’s film, Saving Food to Save Lives, is a tight yet informative piece of documentary filmmaking. Following the tech startup known as Nilus, an app developer that helps reduce waste by sourcing uneaten food directly to underserved and famished areas, the film deftly explores the complexities of such an organization with language that is nuanced yet understandable to laymen...

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A Diverse Range of Musical Styles in Between Two Piers
Aug01

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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