Family, Capitalism, and Globalization Converge in Mother

Posted by by Ashley on 3/4/2021 to News

Pomm is a nurse in Thailand who works at a care facility for Europeans with Alzheimer's. Her work requires her to provide care while being away from her own children. Maya is a mother in Switzerland whose family has made the difficult decision to move her to Thailand so that she can receive the best care for her developing condition.

Black and Asian American Communities United in Oakland

Posted by by Ashley on 3/4/2021 to News

With input from community members, two artists in Oakland conceive of a multi-wall mural celebrating a downtown neighborhood's history of protest, and the perseverance of the Black and Asian American communities that have shaped it over the years. But when the parking lot where the murals are planned gets slated for a new development, long-time residents find themselves shut out of a process that appears to benefit few outside of the developers and City Hall.

Pepe the Frog Documentary Listed as an ALA 2021 Notable Film for Adults

Posted by by Ashley on 2/5/2021 to News

The American Library Association released their annual list of Notable Films for Adults as compiled by their Film and Media Round Table: Notable Videos for Adults Committee, and among the 12 films was a Video Project film. FEELS GOOD MAN

Could Universal Preschool Close the Achievement Gap?

Posted by by Ashley on 2/4/2021 to News

Study after study shows the impact of early-childhood education on development and success later in life, yet the United States still only offers free public education beginning at kindergarten. This leaves lower income families at a distinct disadvantage, perpetuating cycles of poverty and societal inequality that span generations.

Autism Goes to College

Posted by Ashley on 11/12/2020 to News

Each year an increasing number of autistic young people become college freshman, meeting all of the challenges and opportunities that come with life on campus. Autism Goes to College is the first film to examine both what neurodiverse students offer universities, and how colleges and universities might better serve their students on the spectrum.

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