by david | Jun 6, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Marcie and I talk about empathy and others, magic, a shift in perspective, the power of film for social change and a “real sense of belonging.” Synopsis How much are you willing to sacrifice for your dream? MAGICIANS follows four very different professional magicians...
by david | May 23, 2016 | Film, Human Rights, podcasts
Susanne and I talk about her new film Raving Iran, freedom, the politics of fear, oppression and the power of friendship. Synopsis Directed by Susanne Regina Meures, a Swiss filmmaker, the documentary addresses the hardships of following your dreams for two local DJs...
by david | May 10, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Alethea and I talk about her new film Angry Inuk, the “People of the Seal”, cultural prejudice, setting the Inuit record straight, song battles and a new model for animal activism. Synopsis Anti–seal hunting campaigns have attracted high profile supporters, and with...
by david | May 8, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Todd, Jedd, Lori and I talk about their new film God Knows Where I Am. We touch on mental health issues, the “other”, the poetic edge to filmmaking and the “ever porous cracks” in our social safety nets. Synopsis The body of a homeless woman is found in an abandoned...
by david | May 7, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Anjali and I talk about the power of storytelling to change lives, her new film Gun Runners, friendship, the mediations of the marathon runner, the Global South and why we need to spend more time listening to others. Synopsis When it comes to world-class marathon...
by david | May 7, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Viveka and I talked about her new film After Circus and about memory and recollection, about what defines us as we approach the dubious notion of retirement and how she loves performing and the circus. Synopsis AFTER CIRCUS is an utterly charming look at circus folk...
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