Ladder of Inference Illustrates How People React Based on Their Biases and Beliefs
By Ethan Thomas Our views are shaped by the unique and personal biases we hold. These biases may be subconscious, but they still affect how we view and react to different situations. In Ladder of Inference, this concept is explored and highlighted as we see how two girls from different countries react to the same information. This video demonstrates how two people can see something completely differently, which is a topic more...
Art, Addiction, and Family
By Ali Grutchfield Although a family’s love can surpass most obstacles, some challenges seem too tough to bear. Many issues stem from an inability to communicate personal struggles and their effects on loved ones. Addiction: The Impact on Family is Dr. Margaret Dowell’s second video in her Addiction and Art series. In this new episode, Dr. Dowell explores how artists can use their art as a catalyst for difficult conversations...
The Autograph Explores Obsession
By Ali Grutchfield Parents are constantly encouraging their children to find passions and pursue life with unfettered determination. Mohit Modi’s The Autograph creatively explores the empowerment that kids aspire to and examines the strength to be found in intrinsic motivation. The Autograph is the story of a young boy’s downward spiral from being an avid fan to an obsessed one. After receiving an autograph from his...
Hearts of Steel Captures the Heart With Steely Determination
By Julian Cao Directed by Gayle Wilmot, Hearts of Steel is a twenty-minute documentary film that centers on a group of steelpan musicians in Toronto. The motley crew of steelpan musicians, or pannists, are diverse and of all stripes, but what unifies them is their palpable, unreserved love for the steelpan. They train rigorously and tirelessly; for endless hours, they convene and practice each song until they master it. Their...
Air Pollution is a Memorable Visual Lesson
By Julian Cao Directed by Katherine Wang, Air Pollution is a one-minute visual lesson composed of paper cut-outs popping up and traveling across the screen in stop-motion animation. Accompanying the visuals is a burst of classical, well-nigh bombastic music that demands attention. Such stylistic choices possess a touch of whimsy that is quite endearing. The film succinctly explains the detrimental causes and effects of air and water...
Green Ambassadors Illustrates How Young People Are Getting Involved to Combat Climate Change
By Ethan Thomas The issue of climate change is daunting, requiring the effort of many to address. This is where the students in the Green Ambassador program of Lawndale Environmental Charter High School are determined to make a difference for the better of our planet. This short documentary highlights the efforts made by the bright young minds who take on the issues of climate change and make a positive impact on the environment....
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