The Global Search for Education: Mimi Garrard on Dance, Digital Art, and the Cosmic Vision of 23THSR
This month, audiences can screen 23THSR on the Planet Classroom Network. This film is curated by Planet Classroom.
The Global Search for Education: Victoria Bond on Tarot, Music & The Power of Storytelling in Instruments of Revelation
This month, audiences can stream Instruments of Revelation—a mesmerizing ballet performed by Ballet Chicago—on the Planet Classroom Network.
Seeing Racism Through VR – An Immersive Approach to Understanding Racial Injustice
By Rhea Mursalin In Seeing Racism Through VR, Farren Howard showcases the significant work of Columbia University professor Dr. Courtney Cogburn, who seeks to break down the barriers of systemic racism through the technology of virtual reality. Dr. Cogburn uses virtual reality to allow individuals to experience racism, from childhood to workplace interactions, through the perspective of a Black man named Michael. Experiencing these...
Breaking the Silence: Teen Mental Health & Real Solutions
By Adi Moonilal In Teen Mental Health: Breaking the Silence with Real Solutions, director Gabriela Zavala explores the alarming rise in teen mental health challenges and suicide rates following the global pandemic. The documentary adopts a clear, empathetic lens, weaving together firsthand accounts from professionals and educators who are actively working to cultivate safer, more supportive communities. One of the film’s core...
Tarot Comes to Life: Instruments of Revelation Ballet
By Serena Wooten Instruments of Revelation is an enticing ballet from the innovative mind of creator/composer Victoria Bond, performed by Ballet Chicago. The ballet offers a musical and visual interpretation of a fascinating concept—tarot, specifically three cards from a traditional tarot deck: The Fool, The Magician, and The High Priestess. When I first heard about the story behind this ballet, I was curious and unsure of what to...
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