16 BARS is a documentary that explores a unique rehabilitation effort in a Virginia jail that encourages inmates to write and record original music. In a makeshift recording studio located in the Richmond City Jail, four men collaborate with Grammy-winning recording artist Speech (Arrested Development) on an album behind bars. As the creative process forces … [Read more...] about “16 Bars” Examines Inmates Writing / Recording Original Music as Rehabilitation
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“Still Here,” by Emmy-nominated Studio Al Jazeera Contrast, to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Storytelling and innovation studio Al Jazeera Contrast, part of the digital division of Al Jazeera Media Network, announced today that Still Here will premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in the New Frontier program. The visceral experiences of over twelve formerly incarcerated women who have re-entered society are at the core of Still Here, which … [Read more...] about “Still Here,” by Emmy-nominated Studio Al Jazeera Contrast, to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
New Climate Change Musical Premiers to Rave Review In New York
A new musical about climate change is premiering in New York Off-Broadway. The show, titled "Hooked on Happiness," spotlights a high-school drama class that decides to create their own musical about global warming, instead of performing one of the usual shows their drama teacher has suggested. The musical is an inspiring new look at climate justice and what the … [Read more...] about New Climate Change Musical Premiers to Rave Review In New York
The 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival Spotlights World-Class Film with a Weekend Long Celebration
Committed to supporting women filmmakers and promoting film as art and education, Rocky Mountain Women's Film kicks off their 32nd annual Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival on November 15th. The weekend-long festival begins in celebration at the Opening Night Gala and special film screening. Films will be screened throughout the weekend of November 15-17 on … [Read more...] about The 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival Spotlights World-Class Film with a Weekend Long Celebration