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- Has our definition of Pleasure evolved since the US Women's Movement? Seven diverse women explore the complexities of happiness discovered in our relationships, intimacy, sexuality, sensuality, community and work.
- Chronicling four seasons of unplugged, outdoor adventures in greater Boston, MA, via three inner city teens and three retirees, the film prompts electronics users to go outside. These 6 are driven by a shared belief that their 'green' activities could lead those of us who've lost touch with nature--back to the garden. Merging resources from two Audubon Centers, they develop a joint project that fosters a sense of place, strengthens relationships between individuals and communities, and builds bridges across the generations. They re-unite other urban dwellers with the vast array of outdoor opportunities in ones own neighborhood, solidifying the idea that when people spend time outside it can have a lasting, positive impact on their personal lives and the future of our natural heritage.
- A nuanced, balanced look at to the controversial practice of restraining and secluding youngsters in schools, mental health and juvenile justice treatment centers in the USA. Weaving animation, archival and contemporary location footage, an original score and hard hitting intimate interviews, Real Danger delivers an unexpectedly uplifting portrayal of the strength of the human spirit in some dire circumstances.
- In May 2012, a Massachusetts black bear altered the course of history. WHO'S AFRAID OF THE CAPE COD BEAR? chronicles this Bear's journey, in the context of debates about human coexistence with wildlife across much of North America. This bear captured the imagination,attention and hearts of kids and grown-ups, from backyards to newscasts, twitter to television, tourists to law enforcement, all hoping to catch a glimpse or even capture the elusive bear himself. The doc features insights from a wildlife biologist, veterinarian, zoo curator, park rangers, a Cape Cod writer, a Province town entrepreneur, a cub rescuer in Maine and a bear hunter in New Hampshire. The film asks-if bears are people with fur, who should adapt to whom and how?
- Life comes without guarantees or warranties. Life comes to us "As Is". Still, we are all immersed in a culture where the primary, if not primordial, message is: "more, more, more." Earn more, spend more, consume more and possess more of everything - the implicit promise is that happiness and fulfillment will be yours if only you have more. "As Is" explores that fundamental premise through the stories of nine divergent people from the USA and abroad who must re-examine the value of their lives as they encounter economic simplicity. Earning less and spending less runs contrary to everything they've been taught. All were once distinctively upwardly mobile. While "As Is" presents four gritty real accounts of the fallout of unemployment, displacement and deprivation, it is saved from utter bleakness by the earthy and hope-infused accounts of five other people who embraced voluntary economic simplicity for reasons ranging from the spiritual and environmental to personal development and artistic growth. Former Disney artists, entertainers, physicians, monastic nuns, educators all dispossessed and challenging the axiomatic "more, more, more" with the idea that a well lived life has less to do with more and more to do with better.
- This fast-paced documentary features a balanced discussion and history of one of the most complex issues in American politics. This even-handed, nonpartisan examination of the many facets of the debate journeys beyond myopic sound bites and static polls to a deeply personal exploration capital punishment in America. Interspersed with powerful and rare archival footage and original photographs are exclusive interviews with those most touched by the issue. Innocence, deterrence, retribution and closure for families are some of the topics explored through the eyes of a "volunteer" on Federal Death and a murderer who narrowly escaped the electric chair in Massachusetts.
- Fifteen year old Belle disrupts society's mistaken beliefs about individuals with mental illness. She and her peers offer their comeback stories, filled with hope and resilience after facing down despair.
- Is it really possible to distance oneself from the physical realities of death and still expect to enjoy the physical wonders of life? Filmmaker Maryanne Galvin found herself in the vortex of life's downside: two cancer surgeries in 6 months; laid off one job and facing uncertainty about future employment; another 40 something birthday and the sense of time moving swiftly; and the sudden death of dear friend. In a very vulnerable emotional state, Galvin contemplated joining the circus but quickly realized she had no marketable skill to offer that venue. Instead, she focused her energy on an unsuspecting Catholic priest, Fr. Gerry Hogan, The National Circus Chaplain, and decided he'd make a fine subject for her next film. This turned out to be an emotional watershed. Galvin, a "lapsed Catholic" then sought solace in her faith-but in the most unlikely places: amongst Circus clowns, champion race car drivers and civil war refugees on Nantucket Island. Under the protective wing of her omnipotent narrator, an animated dove, Galvin embarks on a whirlwind sojourn in search of meaning, connection and a renewal of faith. So many people (not just Catholics) are experiencing crisis of faith due to the tremendous advancements in technology over the past century-which have primarily occurred within a spiritual vacuum. As a culture, Westerners have developed a large and dangerous "sink hole" having evolved so much faster technically than spiritually. The film explores how certain individuals in some very unusual places rekindle their faith and fend off both the fear of falling deeper into a void of egoism and material idolatry and the slow spiritual death awaiting most of humanity. Approached from a Western Judeo-Christian angle but minus religious overtone, "High, Fast and Wonderful" explores the personal, cultural and spiritual ramifications of seeking comfort in the face of life's tragedies-within the dysfunctional family of the Catholic Church. There are no miracles, sermons, or evangelical revelations--it's just pure Galvin relating her discourses about life's twists and turns. Taking us inside the lives of four highly unique clergy and their flocks, the film explores the many issues these extraordinary individuals face in their respective communities. The official "tour guide" through this vast hinterland of spirituality is Sister Charlotte Hobelman, a diminutive Sister of Notre Dame stationed at the Office for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees with the US Catholic Conference of Bishops in Washington D.C. Sr. Charlotte coordinates the mission aptly titled, "People on the Move", creating a "world where immigrants, refugees, migrants and people on the move are treated with dignity, respect, welcome and belonging." Under her aegis are: Fr. Gerry Hogan, The National Circus Chaplain, Fr. Phil DeRea, CART Ministries and Fr. Richard Wilson, Pastoral Care for Immigrants on Nantucket Island. Each sustain the Catholic Church's long tradition of promoting and defending the human rights and dignity of people on the move, advocating social remedies to their problems and fostering opportunities for their spiritual growth. In depth interviews with individuals in their flocks-Grandma, the "Jewish Disciple" at the Big Apple Circus recounts the ambiguous role of spirituality among itinerant circus performers, giving a nod to pluralism and Fr. Gerry's role in breaking down stereotypes. Ringling's daredevil clown, Bello Knock recognizes his father's passing as a deeply spiritual moment shared with the circus community largely due to Fr. Gerry's unique "ministry of presence." Fr. Phil's ministry exposes the wonder and precariousness of tending to spiritual needs of Champion CART Race car drivers, including driver Dario Franchetti's revelation about his scariest moment (it had nothing to do with high speeds but everything to do with wife Ashley Judd). The complexities of tending to recent immigrants, migrants and refugees in post 9-11 America compels Fr. Richard Wilson to reach out to a marginalized Hispanic community on Nantucket Island, MA. From the travails of the homeless El Salvadoran man who finds refuge in an abandoned car on Main Street until a local family "adopts" him to the thriving community with old world values merged seamlessly with new world technology and lifestyle. High, Fast and Wonderful offers a multi layered saga- an interior as well as surface odyssey via a compilation of intimate yet extemporaneous interviews, rare archival footage, photo montage, and footage shot at death defying heights and speeds and unique animation. The original musical score by Berklee graduate, Jon Lay, highlights the punchy narration by Boston Magazine writer and WTKK-FM host, Annie Copps.
- A Classic heroine's journey, Chef Barbara Lynch's exemplary toughness, combined with her openness to the bigger things--even in the midst of early life's pain and confusion in a South Boston housing project--allowed her to utilize all her senses, aesthetic and beyond, to discover redemption through her own generosity of spirit. Through sheer determination and tenacity, this young woman rose through the ranks of the culinary world, demonstrating what true grit is all about.
- People have been talking about space since the first humans lifted their eyes to ponder the stars above. Today opinions about space exploration are as vast as the universe itself. Like many of the technologies we now take for granted, people have come to see space exploration as something that happens almost automatically. What's Going On Up There? examines the risks and benefits of sacrifices that must be made on the road to revitalizing the space industry. From hard-working scientists and environmentalists--even a college student in Kuwait who wants to be the first Muslim woman in space--to Hollywood film directors, artists, psychiatrists, historians, lawyers and preschoolers, this doc offers conversations with professionals and ordinary citizens on all sides of the space debate. Introduced by Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek), who once again asks us what Earthlings will do with the final frontier.
- Interrogate This presents a troubling and deeply human story illustrating the complexities encountered when national security, psychology, politics, ethics and morality collide. Most are unaware that mental health professionals and others have been involved in the so-called war-on-terror. These professionals have been at odds with each other and policies limiting their participation in interrogations in national security settings have evolved over the past few years. Weaving intimate interviews, archival footage, animation, innovative visuals and original music, Interrogate This presents an even-handed representation of perspectives from both sides of this thin line in the sand. Thoughtful positions from individuals close to the issues include: * Military psychologists who served at Guantanamo and elsewhere; * A career military intelligence officer; * Lawyers representing detainees and human rights organizations; * Friends and family of one particular detainee; * Psychologists/activists promoting a moratorium on continued involvement in centers where detainees lack human rights; and * Representatives from the worlds largest professional organization for psychologists-the American Psychological Association (APA)
- A MA Judge under Federal indictment for assisting a defendant escape ICE custody, sparks a firestorm of debate in the court of public opinion. Is civil discourse even possible in these dis-United States?
- A celebrated film director's obsession with a tiny household pest leads to her demise (MOCKUMENTARY) When the celebrated film director-known as "M"-began her groundbreaking production, she did not foresee the unintended consequences of her project. M's action packed film chronicled two women trailblazers in the detection and extermination business on their mission to eradicate a global pest from the face of the earth. But nature can be cruel. M's film never saw the light of day. An insect smaller than a pinhead led to the demise of the feted director. What it triggered in the mind of her nosey "Citizen Kane" neighbor, and by extension in our lives, is epic.
- In 2015, one in six Americans experienced hunger while over 40% of food produced in the USA went uneaten. The film follows eight innovative food rescue initiatives across the USA. From prison farms and grocery store donations delivered solely by bicycle, to gleaning from Harvard University dining halls, these go-getters encourage a new generation of creative responses to ending hunger and shrinking landfills. Their focus is on morphing discarded healthy food into nourishment. Seed & Sprout asks: can ordinary people end hunger in America by redistributing a small percentage of the wasted food flooding our food system and dumping grounds?
- 'Last mile' has been used to describe the difficulty in getting people from transportation hubs like railway stations, bus depots, and ferry slips, to their final destination. Three colorful Bostonians offer their solutions to the "last mile" urban commuter challenge. Employing spirited footage, stimulating interviews and person-on-the-street reactions, they spur us to rethink urban transportation. They examine pros, cons and the possible future of using their favorite vehicles, while exploring the benefits and consequences of urban growth and increasing traffic. As they wisely ponder alternatives on the horizon, viewers must ask: Are these "last milers" well-meaning visionaries, insightful disruptors or simply evil geniuses?