Empowering Youth in New Hope for Girls
By Sadie Judd The micro-documentary New Hope for Girls by Dallas Golden, is a whirlwind of positivity and love, centering on what it means to have supportive individuals in our lives. The film was shot on location in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by a crew from Actuality Abroad. Through Consoler Eliya’s story, audiences become captivated by her resilience and strength, and how that has led her to impact young girls’ lives in the most...
Solar Solutions – A Review of Empowering Green Energy Revolution: The Jackery Story
By Teresa Matuzak When I heard the word ‘Jackery,’ I thought this film would be discussing car jacks, but director Bailey Lawless gave me a whole new meaning for the word: a green energy-focused, California-based company providing solar energy for those looking to go off the grid. As illustrated in Empowering Green Energy Revolution: The Jackery Story, the world is facing an energy crisis as we continue to rely on fossil fuels that...
Nurturing Talent and Working Towards Excellence
By Rhea Mursalin In the captivating film, The Blank Theatre: Working Towards Excellence, produced by Felisha Forrester, audiences are granted a glimpse into the profound impact of The Blank Theatre on the arts community. Daniel Henning, founder of The Blank Theatre, has created a highly impactful space dedicated to growing diverse talent through innovative programs and unwavering mentorship. Central to the documentary’s...
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...
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 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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