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DREAMERS AND DOERS (Documentary Shorts #2)

From muralists to scientists, from car makers to musicians, the characters in this collection of documentary short films put art and environmentalism centerfold.

In this program


The Art Of Connection – NoDa Cloud Wall’s Story

Directed by Chuck Kleven

THE ART OF CONNECTION – NODA CLOUD WALL’S STORY, made possible by Grubb Properties, goes behind-the-scenes to chronicle the creation of a massive, community-driven mural located at Link Apartments NoDa 36th in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Gardener Of The Galaxy

Directed by Nicholas Natalicchio

World renowned astrophysicist and planetary scientist Dr. Edward Guinan reflects on his life, work, and involvement in the “Red Thumbs Mars Garden Project” at Villanova University, which experiments with growing sustainable food sources on Mars.

Hail, A Taxi Home

Directed by Jay Liu

Against the erosion of local culture in Hong Kong, a Hong Konger filmmaker questions why a 1.5-generation Hong Konger-American has decided to spread their hometown’s culture by building the only operational Hong Kong taxi in the United States.

Warp Weft Water Weeds

Directed by John Rash

Elizabeth Bradford draws inspiration for her paintings from a profound connection to nature through direct observations while hiking or kayaking primarily in the Appalachian Mountains and foothills where she resides.

Harmony On Pointe

Directed by Adam Benavides

In an unprecedented collaboration, the School of Ballet Arizona and the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra unite to bring a groundbreaking performance to life.

Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD

Directed by Jeff Siebert

PORTRAIT OF A SEAWEED FARMER: ANA BORRERO, PHD, follows a Spanish marine scientist who leaves behind a high-stress academic career to cultivate something far more sustainable—seaweed and a life in balance.

Guadalupe Maravilla’s Mariposa Relámpago

Directed by César Martínez Barba

Glowing softly in the West Texas desert night, artist Guadalupe Maravilla’s “Mariposa Relámpago” was once an ordinary school bus, but is now a richly decorated, mobile site for remembrance and healing.

Dates & Times

Past

The Independent Picture House

Wed, Sep 24
5:20 pm