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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A Celebration of Community Spirit: Love Letters for New Bedford
Aug01

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...

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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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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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A Tremendous Treeapp For Planting Trees
Aug01

A Tremendous Treeapp For Planting Trees

By Teresa Matuzak This succinct video, created by Ailin Velazquez, introduces viewers to Treeapp, an innovative organization using its online app and website to plant trees. By watching advertisements or donating online, users’ contributions are utilized to plant trees—it’s as easy as one, two, tree! Velazquez eloquently describes how deforestation is threatening ecosystems across the globe and how Treeapp’s tree-planting...

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