Women’s Stories are Woven in Threads of Hope
By Emily Brooks In the important and inspiring documentary, Threads of Hope by Bill Knowles, the issues of sexism and unfair treatment of women workers in Nepal are tackled. We see women turn to home-based work to provide for themselves and their families, despite lack of education and government recognition. I teared up a couple of times while watching this film. Learning how these women strive to survive, some without family or...
Exploring The Breakthrough Agenda: A Review
By Alex Silverman How Do We Reach Net Zero Faster? is produced by Esmeralda Hernandez de la Torre for Planet Classroom’s Problem Solver series. In this short film, Esmeralda explores the goals and purpose of The Breakthrough Agenda. The Breakthrough Agenda, launched at COP26, fosters global collaboration to make clean technologies and sustainable solutions affordable and accessible by 2030. It prioritizes and coordinates action across...
Sudan’s Struggle: A Video Review
By Jack DeWitt In the video, A Nation in Crisis: The Struggle in Sudan by Tania Merolla, viewers witness the multitude of crises facing Sudan and efforts to establish a stable civilian-run government. Issues include the urgent need for humanitarian aid, ongoing conflict and violence, and a lack of official government. Viewers are urged to support international organizations aiding Sudan. Rating: 3 out of 5. Live-action scenes would...
Exploring the Internet of Behaviors in Decoding Behavior: Data Shapes Us
By Rhea Mursalin Xinrui Ma and Mark Borden deliver a highly educational and incredibly informative short film centered on the field known as the Internet of Behaviors (IoB). This should be considered a very significant project as it examines how the combination of data analysis, behavioral analysis, technology, and psychology can be utilized to both predict and influence human behavior. I found this film very engaging, with Ma and...
Prokofiev Violin Duet: A Performance Review
By Jack DeWitt Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, is renowned for crafting masterpieces spanning various music genres, admired as a prominent composer of the 20th century. In Prokofiev Violin Duet with Ida Kavafian and Luosha Fang, viewers witness a thrilling performance at the Bard College Conservatory of Music. The two violinists showcase Prokofiev’s composition, alternating lead roles with...
Don’t Hang Up!! – A Tense Day Running from the Phone
By Rhea Mursalin Jordyn Diew’s Don’t Hang Up!! is a thrilling short film that delves into the unnerving experience of a girl spending a day at home, only to be haunted by mysterious sounds that suggest she is not actually all alone. The film is a perfect example of suspense, with Diew doing an excellent job of combining jump scares with a continuous sense of uncertainty to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. What sets...
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