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11/11/08What's the best marijuana in the world? "Top Pot" explores this question through the eyes of the real-life Cannabis Cup awards. These awards, run by High Times magazine, seek out and celebrate the world's best pot. "Top Pot" takes you behind the scenes, exposing the inner workings of the marijuana awards, and provides unique insights into judging the world's best Sinsemilla and hashish. You'll feel like a judge yourself as you watch hundreds of real marijuana judges, mostly from the U.S., "tasting" and debating the fine points of each type of pot. Filmed in Amsterdam at the world-famous Milkweg center, and other local "coffee shops."moreless
11/11/08My 11-year-old stars in this pod about his charter school, which we all love. Step inside this amazing environment of only 100 kids to see and understand how a charter school works, and how Three Rivers has done such a fantastic job in just eight short years.
11/11/08Jack Ewing was once a cattle farmer and hunter and is now a successful author and conservationist. Over the last thirty years, Jack has worked to reforest a once barren area called Hacienda Barú in Dominical, Costa Rica. This is a story about one mans dedication to the rainforest and his profoundly positive impact on the environment, locally and globally. A film by Bryan Otey and Suzy Woldsmoreless
11/11/08Power, individuality, connectedness, boundaries; that which sustains us. This Oakland based Mexican-Jewish artist talks about his work and the lasting struggle with these fundamental but increasingly troubling issues. **shown in the Chicago Film makers "Art Docs" series as well as the Sebastapol, California doc film fest**
11/11/08Join Julia, Henry and Cody as they travel to the National Parks of the West....despite gas being as expensive as ever! They get in some precarious situations during their journey to such parks as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Glacier. The little film incorporates timelapse footage, hdr stills and....sillyness! Note: Please excuse the typos in the beginning (will be fixed soon!) All music is cleared as well! :)moreless
11/11/08The mountain pine beetle has been making a tinderbox out of the Rockies in the past decade. The epidemic can be attributed to global warming. All it takes in the winter is one night of -40F temperatures to exterminate the menace. However, Colorado has been experiencing mild winters for the last decade and the once natural balance that existed amidst the pines has been knocked awry. Truthfully, there isn’t much we as Coloradoans can do about it.moreless
11/11/08Find out what many American adults couldn't (as demonstrated in this past election) but, a 14 year old could when it comes to understanding same-sex marriage as a civil rights issue. Nicole expresses her views on gays and gay marriage after she writes an essay which creates controversy in her middle school class.moreless
11/10/08Reforestation programs are forcing Tibetans in Zanta's remote village to leave their tiny farms to make a living. Zanta, a 35-year-old widow who barely speaks Mandarin Chinese, goes to Beijing to illegally peddle Tibetan trinkets. Once there, she learns her father-in-law won't let the young son she left behind go to first grade. She makes the seven-day trip home and tells her family she will give her boy to an American journalist in Beijing, who several years before told her to call if she needs help. The story follows Zanta's struggle to educate her son while evading ever-more-stringent regulations banning street vendors. What happens after she offers to give her boy to the foreigner?moreless
11/10/08After having almost died on 9/11 when the second tower collapsed, photojournalist Thomas Monaster suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome. This video portrays how he eventually discovered a way to recovery.
11/10/08A doc on a group of guys in rural South Carolina who use professional wrestling to try make sense of their lives and convert people to their religion. I was intrigued by this strange way of trying to get people to believe until I went and met the guys. I learned that like all of us, they are just trying to figure out how to make life work. Sure it's not what I would choose (and I think it's a bit strange) but somehow it helps many of them in the midst of tough circumstances.moreless
11/10/08Filmmaker Joel H. Hinojosa takes you on a personal journey with Little White Lines, a snapshot into the life of Travis Bilenski. A singer-songwriter from northern California with passionate beliefs and a strong personal philosophy. A brutally honest look at life, love and what happens when you cross those Little White Lines.moreless
11/9/08Parkour is a discipline that has many theories and ideas behind it. It is used to learn about your own body, how to escape potential situations as well as help others. It is an addictive discipline and has an increasing community of traceurs (practitioners of Parkour). There appears to be no immediate end in sight to the increasing popularity of Parkour and the curiosity surrounding it.moreless
11/9/08Nate Hill takes us on an intimate tour through his world of art and the places he goes to find it. As a "rogue taxidermist," Nate re-assembles dead animal parts found as trash and roadkill into works that resemble new animals and, yes, humans. The ADAM (A Dead Animal Man) project, his largest work, is a life-size male human being fashioned out of everything from cow skull to crab claws. Part performer, Nate is also well know as leader of the Chinatown Garbage Tour where he guides fellow artists and first timers through New York City's finest garbage spots in search of material for their art.moreless
11/7/08When kweisi's brother was murdered, he fell into a deep depression -- and pulled himself out through poetry.
11/7/08A documentary about the Canstruction® competition in Vancouver. From canstruction.org: "Canstruction® combines the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with a unique way to help feed hungry people. Competing teams, lead by architects and engineers, showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. At the close of the exhibitions all of the food used in the structures is donated to local food banks for distribution to pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, elderly and day care centers."moreless
11/6/08China's professional golf tour is just a few years old, and many of its players have unique backgrounds far removed from the country clubs where they now make their living. This is the story of Zhou Xunshu, professional golfer, and of the early days of professional golf in China.
11/5/08The trash problem in osu klottey comunity, Accra, Ghana. A small example from a global problem. Thinking globally, performing locally. Franklin Jwhonjovuchor is a local artist, he and Nii Adjard in Osu comunity they are triyng to make a susteinable world. Transforming the local wasted in a traditional african mask.
11/4/08Amman the pearl of Middle East. Meeting with one of the greatest Egyptian artist. George Bahgory.
11/4/08This is a short feature about the happenings outside of a venue the night of a Rancid show. There is singing and dancing, one of the filmmakers gets slapped, People cry, and the police make an appearance. It's a must watch.
11/4/08This pod made for the 60 aniversary of the Declaration of Human Wright. It won the third prize to the first contest " 1minuto por los derechos humanos" cineminute in Mexico.
11/4/08Mary Verne was discharged from the Army for being a Lesbian. This is her story.
11/1/08Asian-Americans have the lowest voting turnouts of all communities and statistical groups in the US. In "Banana Republic", Asian-Americans talk about why they do not vote, creating a complex picture of immigrant communities shaped by their old and new homelands and raising questions about the way the US treats its immigrant citizens. This ultimately leads to the question as to why so many Americans do not vote.moreless
10/31/08Every Friday night, after his their labour days, a group of Latin-American immigrants in Barcelona, get together in a basement to study, to comment and to programme their activity as football referees, which they develop on weekends, at different fields of the city..
10/31/08The biggest working sanitary landfill in the United States, located right outside Los Angeles, is so much more than a garbage dump: it is an environmentally-safe recycling haven where even unrecyclable waste can be turned into clean bioenergy fuels and lots and lots of power (it is one of the largest power generators in the state of California). Landfills are the nation's second largest source of manmade methane pollution. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and a contributor to the smog air pollution. While landfills such as Puente Hills in Los Angeles are realizing the economic benefits of capturing and utilizing the energy from methane, there are still hundreds of landfills across the nation missing this critical opportunity. See what can de done and do pass on the good news :)moreless
10/30/08Our Mother Earth Is A Living Being†Sequoyah Trueblood How long can one endure such torture? We cannot keep taking from the planet without some kind of recourse. What your watching is a preview into Dance With Destiny - a documentary about prophecy, earth changes, and the shift of consciousness that needs to take place on this planet. WWW.DANCEWITHDESTINYDOCUMENTARY.COMmoreless
10/28/083rd Annual Miss South Sudan 2008 The Miss South Sudan Organization is a non-profit organization that was found to promote education and seek global advancement for the Southern Sudanese women. Formed in February 2006, it was an idea to introduce Southern Sudanese women to the world and the opportunity to impact the lives of many. It is a thoughful process to teach and instill among all southern Sudanese, the value of unity among Southern Sudanese. Miss South Sudan Organization identifies Southern Sudanese women in the US who exemplify beauty, personality, supremacy, talent, and intelligence. It aims to create new role models who through the beauty pageant will serve as ambassadors that will define a new South Sudan, enrich the beauty of the Southern Sudanese women and enhance a new strength, energy and spirit for the advancement of Southern Sudanese women. Shot and Edited by / Producer Yai Mayar Kansas City, MO For more info http://www.misssouthsudan.com/index.htmmoreless
10/28/08Mining is returning to the Uranium Capital of the World. But do people really want it back again?
10/28/08The Dong village of Zhaoxing in the Guizhou province of southwest China is surrounded by rice fileds and villages built with out nails. This is a tighter version of six rather long pods previously uploaded.
10/27/08Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects about 1% of people. This short film is a glimpse into the courageous life of Bill Starr, a talented photographer and dear friend who lives with this debilitating disease everyday. Listen to his story and learn something new.
10/26/08"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"...Does it mean that beauty cannot be judged objectively? For one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another... But what does it happen when a "business" dictate how you should be....?
10/24/08Do the demographics of a city have to change for us to save some of our abandoned neighborhoods? Or can the problems be solved from within the community? Here is an example with the west side of Baltimore. Enjoy…
10/23/08Jose Angel is a photographer based in Chicago. His goal is to do what he loves and take pictures in the high fashion area. A passion turned to career and a goal in mind Jose proves that you can do anything you put your mind to and stay true to yourself. Dir:David Turveymoreless
10/22/08We are always on the look out for great multi day treks. The adventure starts at 4am with a ride around the Osa Peninsula in the back of a pick up. The drive takes four hours, from there it is 23 km to the first camp, timing the hike to arrive at river crossings during low tide. The rain forest was amazing and the animals are everywhere. The next hike is another 23 km through the middle of the Corcovado and the primary rain forest. Sleeping in a tent in a jungle is like nothing else... and yes the audio you are hearing in the tent is real.moreless
10/22/08It's about endangered species , whose fighting for their lives and rights! Gorillas and Guerrillas together... fighting against extinction... but they need your help ! PLEASE PLEASE HELP US!
10/21/08Risking infection, social conflict, and international challenges, social service professionals from Ohio in North America prepare to embark on global connection of experiencing impacting life changes with individuals and families from Peru, South America. Its all apart of how individuals are speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.
10/18/08Join Jon Rolston for an in depth look into recycling theft. What is the mosquito fleet? Find out in this San Francisco Pod.
10/17/08Richmond Ca has one of the highest crime rates in the country. In recent years a trend of making shirts depicting fallen loved ones has emerged.
10/16/08A short documentary about coffee culture in the UK. Written and Directed by Adam Knight, Co-Drected by Michaela Koucka and Produced by Chris Purnell.
10/13/08The Cannes Film Festival is the highlight of the film festival world. Thousands of people are drawn to it's bright lights and big films... but not all of the locals are so excited about this. Meet Fred and So LadyCat. Fred is a tattoo artist and So LadyCat is a pin up girl who dreams of one day walking the red carpet at Cannes. Fred on the other hand can't stand anything about the festival. These two locals give two very differing views on the Cannes Film Festival and what the it means to them.moreless
10/12/08Pet overpopulation is the most serious humane issue facing pet animals in our society. Thousands of pets die in Los Angeles every year as a result of overpopulation. Their remains are collected throughout the city (from shelters, veterinarian offices and even from the streets) and then taken to rendering facilities to be processed into raw materials - which will be used in the production of items that include cosmetics, animal and fish feed. Rendering involves crushing animal by-products (eg, fat, bones and internal organs), heating them to drive off the water content and then separating the residue into fat (generally called 'tallow') and solids.moreless
10/12/08With prices soaring due to the failing economy in West Oakland and the rest of the nation, alternative methods of securing food in an urban environment are now more crucial than ever. This podcast will provide answers to West Oakland residents in this situation, as well as attempt to raise awareness in everyone else, both goals accomplished through the food program of the non-profit organization: City Slicker Farms.moreless
10/9/08With over 1500 deaths, 2008 is the deadliest year for Afghan civilians since the fall of the Taliban. In the middle of this chaos, a young American named Erica Gaston is working to bring recognition to the “collateral damage†of our War on Terror. Meeting with displaced families in a refugee camp in Western Kabul, she learns about an airstrike that killed 15 villagers, an attack where no one ever bothered — at the very least — to apologize.moreless
10/8/08An exploration of the work of Theo Yansen, a sculptor from Holland, who harnesses the power of the wind to breath life into his creations.
10/6/08There is a small but growing group of farmers, ranchers and land managers who are challenging both environmentalists and traditional ranchers to change the debate on overgrazing and land degradation. This trailer highlights four individuals that have embarked on a new, more holistic strategy to save their farms, heal the land and improve their overall quality of life. They make a compelling case that cattle and other grazers can and do have a positive impact on the environment and provide a sustainable income for farmers and their communities. The completed video (coming February 2009) will be a practical guide specifically for the rancher but will also provide food for thought for policy makers, environmentalists, scientists or anyone who is interested in the environmental health of grazing lands and the communities and livelihood that it supports.moreless
10/5/08Mear One, "The Michelangelo of Graffit", Los Angeles-based fine artist is famously known for his politically legal street graffiti art. Mear shows his work that he created for 2008 and talks about legalized street art with Judy Baca. Judy Baca was commissioned by Los Angeles Major, Thomas Bradley, to preserve Mear One's art and Los Angeles murals.moreless
10/4/08Join us for an intimate look into the life of Charise Johnson, a vibrant young African-American woman with a 10-year-old son and a busy life. When you first see her you can tell right away she's different. Charise has Albinism. And when you get to know her you will discover she really is different and there's nothing wrong with that. In 1974, when Charise was born, a childhood free of major health problems is not what life had in store for her. At the age of nine she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. By the time Charise became an adult, she'd had several surgeries, a temporary ostomy bag, and ultimately had her large intestines removed entirely; after which she developed Crohn's disease. Arthritis has left her in need of knee replacements and a lifetime of damage to her skin from the sun has lead to re-occurring skin cancers. Charise, being blessed with a mature and supportive family had incredible support throughout her developmental years. They are what kept her grounded when the social pains far outweighed her physical ills. There was no shortage of bullies and teasers in Charise's life. Even as an adult she can't escape the verbal abuse of strangers with statements like "what are you?". In "Charise: A Portrait of an African American with Albinism", Charise shares with us, her pains and her joys. She talks about her family life and what it is like having Albinism from medical, social and personal perspectives. Directed by: Tressa Sanders For more information about the documentary, please visit: www.myalbinism.com www.ijabafilms.commoreless
10/4/08While a federal election looms in his native Canada, farmer Norman Collier is far more interested in seeing Barack Obama make history in the United States. So much so he constructed a huge sign to show his enthusiasm! If you enjoyed the story, a "vote up" would be appreciated of course! :) NOTE: This was uploaded as a 16:9 file, forgive the stretch.moreless
10/4/08Being two among eight children, Michelle and Marlene experienced a unique life of twinship. Our side of joy offers a portrait of the family dynamics of a Cuban family through the eyes of identical twins, Michelle and Marlene Tamayo. Their story offers an in depth look into the unique bond between sisters, siblings, parents, kids, and significant others. What kind of relationship do these sisters have? Where do they see their relationship in the future? In what ways do the twins touch the lives of their siblings and vice versa? What role did their close relationship to their siblings and parents play in their emotional health? Using photographs, interviews and family footage, this film will build a cohesive portrait of the familial relationships of Michelle and Marlene Tamayo. Directed by: Tressa Sanders For more information, please visit: www.oursideofjoy.com www.ijabafilms.commoreless
10/1/08Joshua Lawyer is a young artist from East Palo Alto. His latest painting installment, "Girl Giant," is of distorted female bodies. He portrays body types that aren't shown in the media as the beautiful feminine physique and explains why he finds them attractive.
9/28/08It's documentary of a nearly fatally injured man and video camera. His flirt with death has sparked a creative bug inside of him. This submission is primarily for the current.tv/slamdance documentary pod competition
9/26/08If you ever have wondered what it's like looking through the lens of a photographer at one of craziest top ten film festivals? Look no further. This is my frenetic montage of my journey at SXSW 2008. It includes my drive to Austin, the film, interactive, and music parts of the festival. Using the fresh new picturevideo style of documentary, I captured all the exciting moments, the parties, the mobile phones, the musicians, the internet celebrities, and everything that went on during the SXSW 2008 event held in Austin, Texas. As a filmmaker, it was neat to see the filmmaker community embrace this video as they did. This video was reblogged on variety.com, cinematical, indiewire, and filmmakermagazine.com. All photos shot on my Canon 40D. Each photo plays for 3 frames on the timeline. Music is by my friend Alex: The Soul's Release: myspace.com/thesoulsreleasemoreless
9/25/08Karl Bauer aka Axolotl takes us on a journey through San Francisco and through the maze of his music. Axolotl is a well respected underground ambient/noise/drone musician. This piece chronicles his times in San Francisco and gives the viewer a taste of his music. Also features a cameo by Donovan Quinn of the Skygreen Leopards. This is an experiment in artistic journalism. Enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/axolotlmoreless
9/24/08The story of a Solider and the choices he makes.
9/24/08This is the story of Lu Manzano. A man who loves his family, and his job as a firefighter.
9/23/08Freediving with underwater scooters. An underwater freediver ballet with motor driven vehicles while holding their breath. World's top freedivers have a day of play.
9/23/08As I turned a quarter of a century old, I began to worry. What should I do next with my life? I had no idea, so I turned to the one person who always knows best: my mom. I wanted to find out how she felt when she turned 25 and get advice for dealing with my very own quarterlife crisis.moreless
9/23/08The is the "Director's Cut" of our coverage of the Large Hadron Collider, now with more interviews and kitsch.
9/18/08From sapling to violin. How wood is crafted into emotion generating music. A film with no language barrier.
9/17/083 guys tried to eat 24 hot dogs at 24 different places at 24 hours! It turned out how you would imagine: HILARIOUS! More info, photos, comment and the schedule are here: http://www.toastedrav.com/post/tour_de_frankfurter_highlights
9/16/08The town of Becal in the state of Campeche on the Yucatan peninsula is where these panama hats are made. The hats are made in underground caves that create a natural humidity keeping the fibers of the huano palm tree pliable during the weaving process. The only way to find the caves is to arrive in town and ask around as the caves are located in the back yard of peoples homes. In this case a bike taxi driver took us to a friends house.moreless
9/11/08In the heart of the black community,and among some of the oldest neighborhoods in The City of West Palm Beach, at the intersection of Tamarind Avenue and 25th Street, sits a 1 1/2 acre lot containing the remains of some 674 unidentified men, women, and children; victims of The Great Okeechobee Hurricane. They were migrant farmers and laborers of western Palm Beach County. Mostly black people, they were segregated even in death and were interred without coffins, as wood was reserved for whites only. Florida author Zora Neale Hurston described the mass burial in her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God: "... Don't let me ketch none uh y'all dumpin' white folks, and don't be wastin' no boxes on colored," a guard in the book says. "They's too hard tuh git ahold of right now." In life, they helped turn a South Florida swamp into a booming tropical mecca. In death, they were pitched into a trench, and left to be ignored for three-quarters of a century, neglected and nearly forgotten. A sewer-treatment plant and slaughter house were built adjacent to the site and a road was paved over a section of the grave. 80 years later, community leaders since have come together and worked to have the site beautified and registered as a National Historic Landmark, insuring the site and the dignity of those who died in Florida's most deadly hurricane is preserved. The September 16, 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane is the second most deadly storm in United States history. In total, the hurricane killed at least 4,078 people and caused around $100 million ($1 billion 2006 US dollars) in damages over the course of its path.moreless
9/11/08Jimmy grew up on the hard streets of Long Beach. This pod follows Jimmy's life changing decision to quit a Cambodian gang and we see as is initiated into the possibility of hope for a better future.
9/10/08This is my investigative piece on Anonymous. I hired an actor to replace the computer voices and some clips were reproduced for aesthetic purposes.
8/29/08Lynn's Heavy Duty Towing is open 24/7, towing everything from oil rigs to beached whales. The more difficult the tow, the more eager Lynn's is to take the job. Lynn Allen Menick, owner, sacrifices his 67 year old body and family life to keep up with the rigid demands of heavy duty towing.moreless
8/29/08A story about Lou Provost and his struggles with age. Lou's story is unique and inspiring.
8/29/08This is a story of Chris's reality and his struggle to find peace in his life. Chris was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4 years old. 3-5% of today's population is affected by ADHD/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
8/28/08This is a short documentary following an ex-gang member's struggle to turn his life around. It was produced for a class at Brooks Institute and is the student's final documentary project before leaving school to pursue a career in photojournalism and documentary filmmaking.
8/21/08Theres a darkside to donuts kid, right there in San Francisco. Join beekeeper Jon Rolston and listen to his thoughts on donut shops after midnight.
8/8/08Over five million people have died during the past decade as a result of the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Few people are aware of the unimaginable scale of human suffering, death, and destruction that has occurred in this vast country deep in the heart of Africa. In the aftermath of this brutal war, children have endured the brunt of the suffering. This 67 minute film documents the plight of thousands of street children living in Kinshasa and confirms the wide-spread accusations of child witchcraft, torture and child prostitution. The film also examines the efforts to reintegrate demobilized child soldiers, displaced refugees, and orphaned children following the eruption of the massive Nyiragongo volcano, near the city of Goma in Eastern Congo. These heroic efforts are finally bringing some measure of hope and stability to the lives of the Congolese people. A shorter version of the film (56 min. 40 sec.) is also available. Trailers for Children of Congo: From War to Witches can viewed at the following two websites: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=37459114 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzaiNldlr5smoreless
7/7/08Is pornography a business based on women exploitation? "Once upon a time" men were directing porn but now also women..."Once Upon a Time" documents Anna Span's career in the UK and US porn industry and discuss the politics and the feminism behind her work as a film maker.
6/24/08This is the story of an organization's effort to give women the tools they need to protect themselves in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the only efforts to help women prevent rape, and fills a void left by the lack of action by local law enforcement.
5/21/08This video explores and documents the dramatic effect that cocaine does to your brain and behavior after a long-term use.
5/4/08The documentary Susan for Now takes the viewer on a journey of discovery through what most people know only vaguely as a mysterious and taboo subculture: the world of sadomasochism. The film is a first person account of a woman reclaiming her sexual freedom after a ten-year period of self-imposed celibacy and follows the filmmakers personal quest through the underground world of the sex positive community in Seattle. While Susan for Now is a memorably vivid and unflinching exploration of this widely practiced and yet little known genre of alternative sexuality, the film is equally notable for its revealing insights into the minds and hearts of articulate and sincere individuals from every walk of life, from lawyers, IT professionals, graphic artists, musicians and real estate agents to name a few. The individuals portrayed convey how BDSM is practiced in a consensual and responsible manner. What emerges is an informative depiction of a diverse and growing community and its uneasy relationship with societys shifting mainstream culture. This film dispels the myth that all forms of BDSM and its practitioners are inherently deviant. THE FULL VERSION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COMmoreless
5/3/08A 60-something liberal woman in the Bible Belt shares her thoughts on Obesity.
4/30/08Tim Wright has never owned a car. A self described craftsman/machinist he travels where he must via bicycle. This short doc features a conversation with the man who can't seem to divert from politics, even when discussing his forte - knife making.
4/24/08Mary "creates art no matter what's going on". She shares some of her most despairing times and the art that accompanied it, though never without a sense of humor.
1/17/08This video is in memory of Danielle Romero who was killed by a drunk driver. Directed by Lynsey Bohannon of NMSU-Grants.
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