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“King Corn” — Summer 2020: Food for Thought

The 2007 documentary “King Corn” follows the story of how corn is processed and grown in America. Two young men—fascinated by how corn products make up the majority of their diet—move to Iowa to grow an acre of corn and learn about modern farming practices. This is a documentary that every American should watch, for […]… Continue reading “King Corn” — Summer 2020: Food for Thought

Being a dad brings back grief of Princess Diana’s death — Archyde

Prince William admits having children was one of his life’s “scariest” moments because it dredged up the grief of losing his mother, Princess Diana, when he was only 15. William, now 37, makes the acknowledgment in a documentary on football and mental health, set for release Thursday. The prince describes how Diana’s death in a […]… Continue reading Being a dad brings back grief of Princess Diana’s death — Archyde

The Devil Next Door — Documenting Life

A 2019 documentary John Demjanjuk, suspected of being Ivan the Terrible, murderer of concentration camp, Treblinka Synposis – A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible. They never stopped searching, but after so many years, how can they be sure […]… Continue reading The Devil Next Door — Documenting Life

Former Bull Ennis Whatley describes when Michael Jordan became “M.J” — WGN Radio 720 – Chicago’s Very Own

Former Bulls guard Ennis Whatley joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield about playing with Michael Jordan, the “cocaine circus”, the ESPN documentary “The Last Dane” and more. via Former Bull Ennis Whatley describes when Michael Jordan became “M.J” — WGN Radio 720 – Chicago’s Very Own

Wage inequality, genetics, Korean War … Four documentaries to immerse yourself in replay — Archyde

© FIRST TELEVISION LINES Published today at 12:39 am Reserved for our subscribers SelectionAt weekends, “La Matinale” offers a selection of programs to be (re) viewed offline. THE LIST OF THE MORNING From wage inequality to the history of the Korean War or genetics, to “Recipes for a Better World”, here are four very good […]… Continue reading Wage inequality, genetics, Korean War … Four documentaries to immerse yourself in replay — Archyde

Is LOVE the answer to life? — Lucidity

I have been living a life where everything I experienced is followed by an array of questions ever since I can remember. I think it still drives my mom and others crazy. Constantly searching for the answers to why and how. Why do bad things happen to good people, why does love seem so hard, […]… Continue reading Is LOVE the answer to life? — Lucidity

Director Biography – Mahesh Madhav (HOW TO BEND CONCRETE IN 108 EASY STEPS)

In 2012, Mahesh was introduced to video production by an inmate at Oregon State Penitentiary who was serving a life sentence. He used his newfound skills to give back to the community by producing cultural and spiritual programs from the South Asian diaspora. He also produces music videos, including a piece recognized as a “Best… Continue reading Director Biography – Mahesh Madhav (HOW TO BEND CONCRETE IN 108 EASY STEPS)

Short Film: HOW TO BEND CONCRETE IN 108 EASY STEPS, 16min., USA, Documentary

Engineering meets art as we follow a designer in his efforts to bend industrial concrete into beautiful furniture. Underneath the documenting of the physical process of manifesting the sculpture, we also document the ethos and mental process of ideation, discovery, and presentation — capturing what all content creators struggle with on every project. Filmed in… Continue reading Short Film: HOW TO BEND CONCRETE IN 108 EASY STEPS, 16min., USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Nubar Alexanian (RECIPE FOR DISASTER: GREEN CRABS IN THE GREAT MARSH)

Nubar Alexanian is a highly acclaimed photojournalist and filmmaker who, for the past 40 years, has worked for magazines in the U.S & Europe including Life Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Fortune, Geo, Time & Newsweek, National Geographic and many others. He’s also produced & directed long and short form videos for organizations and… Continue reading Director Biography – Nubar Alexanian (RECIPE FOR DISASTER: GREEN CRABS IN THE GREAT MARSH)

Short Film: RECIPE FOR DISASTER: GREEN CRABS IN THE GREAT MARSH, 6min., USA, Documentary

Recipe For Disaster is the story of an ecological catastrophe in the making in four neighboring towns on the Massachusetts coast. As native scallops, mussels, clams, and protective eelgrass disappear under the explosive invasion of green crabs, scientists, local experts, and residents are scrambling to save the marsh from decimation. When faced with an invasive… Continue reading Short Film: RECIPE FOR DISASTER: GREEN CRABS IN THE GREAT MARSH, 6min., USA, Documentary