Waterfall Rite: A Cinematic Journey into a Teen’s Spiritual Passage
Mar01

Waterfall Rite: A Cinematic Journey into a Teen’s Spiritual Passage

By Jack DeWitt Watch as a 13-year-old boy experiences a Buddhist ritual beneath a stunning Japanese waterfall in Kazuya Ashizawa’s short film, Waterfall. The video captures the family’s preparation, the scenic journey, and the powerful ceremony.  The cinematography skillfully immerses viewers into the experience, especially with underwater footage, evoking a sense of participation. The ritual’s significance is...

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Traditional Tales Are Told in One Story at a Time
Mar01

Traditional Tales Are Told in One Story at a Time

By Emily Brooks One Story at a Time, directed by Nathan Legger, is a heartwarming short film following Mehdi El Gahly and Jawad Elbeid in Amizmiz, Morocco, as they pass down oral storytelling, preserving historic tales dating back over 1000 years. The film provides an immersive experience. Oddly, I found myself relating to the stories, reflecting on my own traditions. Recognizing the significance of keeping this tradition alive, I...

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Witness the Transcendent Sounds of A Gift by Composer Joan Tower
Mar01

Witness the Transcendent Sounds of A Gift by Composer Joan Tower

By Rhea Mursalin The Bardian Ensemble presents a transfixing and engaging performance of “A Gift,” the composition by Joan Tower featuring Laura Flax, Marka Gustavsson, Julie Landsman, Blair McMillen, and Raman Ramakrishnan. Multiple Grammy Award Winner Joan Tower is widely regarded as one of the most important American composers living today. During a career spanning more than 50 years, she has made lasting contributions to music as...

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The Global Search for Education: Brewing Love: A Journey into Café Armonía’s Community-Driven Coffee Culture
Feb17

The Global Search for Education: Brewing Love: A Journey into Café Armonía’s Community-Driven Coffee Culture

This month, audiences can screen Café Armonía on the Planet Classroom Network.

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The Global Search for Education: Comedy as Conversation: Mark Kiefer’s Climate Allegory in Time Bomb
Feb13

The Global Search for Education: Comedy as Conversation: Mark Kiefer’s Climate Allegory in Time Bomb

This month, audiences can screen Time Bomb on the Planet Classroom Network.

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