Dancing Together: Sisters: We Are Family
By Rhea Mursalin Sisters: We Are Family, directed by Ying Chu, is a heartwarming documentary that celebrates the culture and community embodied by The Chung Wah Dance Group. This talented ensemble, representing diverse backgrounds from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius, are the focus of this inspiring narrative surrounding dance. This documentary skillfully weaves together interviews, allowing...
AI in the Classroom: The Promise and Pitfalls of Sal Khan’s Educational Revolution
By Swetal Patel Sal Khan: Revolutionising Education, created by Sadie Judd with the help of AI, offers a compelling look at how Sal Khan is using artificial intelligence to reshape the future of education. The film highlights the potential of AI to deliver personalised learning experiences that adapt to each student’s needs, showcasing innovations like adaptive learning platforms that provide real-time feedback. This approach could...
Dance Companies Join Forces and Transcend International Barriers
By Juan P. Voorduin Vietnam Dancing to Connect 2022 is an inspiring documentary that showcases the transformative power of dance as a tool for personal expression and cultural connection. Directed by Ly Tran Tuan Thanh, it follows the first collaboration between Battery Dance, a New York-based dance company, and Arabesque, a private neo-classical and contemporary company from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Together, they introduced...
Naming a Legacy: Balancing Culture and Parenthood
By Alex Silverman The Name, directed by Aaron Strand, tells the story of an expecting couple struggling to choose their child’s name. The father prefers a traditional English name inspired by Shakespeare, while the mother, of Hindi descent, wishes to honor her heritage. Their emotional journey offers insight into the challenges new parents face when merging cultural identities. This insightful short film captures the beauty and...
Empowering Communities with Jupiter Intelligence: Creating Change
By Sadie Judd Empowering Communities with Jupiter Intelligence, produced by Sergio Castaneda, is a very short, informational film about the benefits of Jupiter Intelligence, a technological company dedicated to analyzing and providing accurate details on climate change. Through their work, many communities, such as farmers, are able to understand when certain climate events will take place and be able to prepare for them. ...
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