Author: documentaryfestival

With many countries around the world going into near-total lockdown, it’s fair to say that there are millions of people needing an adventure fix, who will be unable to get one for the foreseeable future. The day I decided to quarantine myself (6 days before the government officially recommended it), I was due to go […]… Continue reading 10 Amazing Adventure Documentaries — food fitness flora

“we are losing the battle to stop climate change on planet earth because we are following leaders who have taken us down the wrong road — selling out the green movement to wealthy interests and corporate America.” via Controversial documentary removed by “Thought Police” — A Literary Bent

I finished my nature documentary. It was a self-imposed assignment as I want to use my photo exhibition in the visitor’s center of De Averegten as a starting point for a new direction in documentary filmmaking. The exhibition started on March 2 and runs till May 5. Past Monday, March 9, a full-page interview with […]… Continue reading The documentary and the photos — A Fortunate Traveler

Take a trip into one of my favorite documentary films. Errol Morris’ ‘The Thin Blue Line’. I really like a good doc and this is one of the best I’ve seen. It’s a story that will shake you up on how fragile and how our lives can turn on one simple decision, choice or chance […]… Continue reading Documentary : The Thin Blue Line — Cincinnati Babyhead

Guest essay by Eric Worrall h/t Breitbart; Michael Moore is adding to the growing chaos in green circles, by affirming deep green tropes like “the Pandemic is a warning”, but also repeating his suggestion that big green has been quietly taken over by the very people they are supposed by be opposing. Michael Moore teases […]… Continue reading Michael Moore Strikes Back: Defends Anti Renewable Energy “Planet of the Humans” — Watts Up With That?

I’m not accepted as a blue-chip artist, and there’s every indication I never will be. ~ Robert Williams. The best thing about Robert Willams is his paintings, but he’s also a likable fellow if you aren’t predisposed to dislike his type as much as the blue-chip art world turns its nose up at his art. […]… Continue reading Robert Williams and the Art Documentary, “Mr. Bitchin’” — Art & Crit by Eric Wayne

It’s Women’s History Month (and my BIRTHDAY week), so here’s the Women’s History Book Tag that was created by Margaret at Weird Zeal. I got lucky and was tagged by Lauren at Narrative Paradise. Rules: Thank the person who tagged you and link back to their post. Link to the creator’s blog in your post… Continue reading Women’s History Book Tag — Zezee with Books

What was the true story and history of Pocahontas? Many people have seen the famous Disney movie about Pocahontas a Native American princess and Captain John Smith, but to what extent was it true? In this lesson, we straighten out the facts from the myths to share you the true story and history behind Pocahontas. via… Continue reading History of Pocahontas: The True Story — Moosmosis

As I mentioned the other day- I do like a fair amount of alternative history- which is why I thought I’d share a quick list today! American Royals– an alternative history where the Washingtons set up a 250-year dynasty? Yes please! Plus, *bonus points* for all the romance and drama! My Lady Jane– you guys […]… Continue reading Some Fun Alternative History I Actually Like — the orang-utan librarian

They said it couldn’t be done but… These five trailblazing women in medicine showed it could, and they’ve made history. via 5 women in medicine who changed history — When Women Inspire