This story of 4 high-skilled immigrant families, a decade after they came to study in the US, places a human face to the employment-based Green Card backlog. The film also highlights the need for reforming America’s high-skilled immigration at a time of intense globalization and retirement of the…
A COLOURFUL, MULTI-FACETED EXPLORATION OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS This creative documentary explores the works of contemporary artists living in the Mhúscraí Gaeltacht of West County Cork, tracing the links between their work and the landscape that inspires them. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The…
For academic or institutional purchase, please click here: http://www.combatfilms.com/from-the-masses-to-the-masses.html From the Masses to the Masses: An Artist in Mao’s China is the story of Jin Zhilin, a Chinese artist whose life was altered dramatically by the currents that shaped Communist…
“From These Roots” (1974) explores the extraordinary artistic, cultural and political flowering that took place in Harlem during the “Roaring 20s.” This vivid portrait of the Harlem Renaissance is created entirely with period photographs. Narrated by the actor Brock Peters, with…
A look at the interesting and very unique relationship between North Eastern Atlantic Orcas and the fisherman of Northern Norway. Filmed well within the Arctic circle near the historically rich city of Tromsø, often referred to as 'The Artic Gateway'. The short documentary also features…
From the Shadows of Power is a powerful story set in the coalfields of Wales, England and Appalachia that depicts the struggles of front line communities and labor groups at the pivotal moment in the 1980s when the corporate assault on working class and union power came to full expression in the anti-labor…
The beginning of our journey exploring of wild food. We suggest two ways to approach the series for new viewers: 1] if you're not sure you're up for all the seasons but want to check it out, start with the most recent season [or the James Beard Award nominated S3] and 2] if you're up for…
A culinary exploration of wild food, year 2. Full details at www.fromthewild.ca 'Buy All' gives you access to all future episodes in that season.
As the peak of winter draws near, a vast European network of marine animal rescue volunteers are bracing themselves for the rough season. Night and day, all year round, they work tirelessly to rescue coastal wildlife from life-threatening elements: Oil. Plastic. Treacherous conditions. But the worst…
Quoi de plus banal aux yeux de beaucoup qu’un festival de musique ? Ancré dans la culture populaire depuis Woodstock, ces lieux ne renfermeraient plus que divertissement et culture de masse. Toute contestation a- t-elle disparue de l’ADN de ces évènements ? Ce microcosme, cette ville de…
Details Title: From Trash to Treasure: Turning Negatives into Positives Director: Iara Lee Year: 2020 Country: Lesotho/United States/Bulgaria Runtime: 25' Language: English Subtitles: English ☀ In Lesotho, a highland country surrounded by South Africa, an artist named Nthabiseng TeReo…
The documentary 'From Trauma to Activism' unpacks LGBTQ history with narratives from audacious pathfinders and gay liberationists; dykes and lesbian separatists; and radical fairies and queens. These pioneers formulated a daring politics with insights about human existence; trans-and gender…
