On the remote Greek island of Gavdos, a sanctuary for free spirits and dropouts from across the globe, a dancer named Pavlina struggles to unite the divided island community, whose clashes over tradition, globalization, and individualism mirror the turmoil of the modern world.
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RecoverED: A Documentary Film About Eating Disorder Recovery
RecoverED is a compelling documentary that explores the journey of recovery from disordered eating through powerful personal stories of resilience. The film highlights the vital role of community support and the transformative power of hope in healing. It delves into the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges faced by individuals battling eating disorders, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of recovery. RecoverED aims to inspire those struggling and to raise awareness about the
Farming the Revolution
Amidst COVID lockdowns, India’s farmers rise up on an unprecedented scale against unjust new laws. Over half a million protesters—men and women from all generations, religions, classes and castes—gather and reinvent co-existence while winning a rare victory over the state.
Letter To My Tribe
Letter to My Tribe started with a question: Why don’t more Jews and Israelis speak out about Palestine? Over many years my mother and I have had numerous arguments. These form the backbone of this video essay in which journalists, activists and a rabbi are interviewed, and in which documentation of actions on the ground are woven with more personal family histories and journeys to Iraq and to Poland. The work addresses historic and contemporary moments of urgency.
It Needn’t Be This Way (Na pewno tak być nie musi)
A small delivery ward goes against the grain, rubbing the whole medical community the wrong way. But some women travel even 500km to give birth there.
Toroboro: The Name Of The Plants
Twenty-five years after a renowned ethno-botanical study in the Ecuadorian Amazon region inhabited by the Waorani, the central figures involved reunite. Members of the community talk about the genocidal colonization of their people since the arrival of Christian missionaries. The main threats to their survival are now the oil and timber industries.