Color of Autumn

KIDS FIRST!, May Releases, People

Color of Autumn People – 15 min Narrative short film Color of Autumn depicts a precocious eight-year-old Black girl who lives with her hardworking parents and her adoring, wise grandmother in a quaint house on the Southside of Chicago. Nestled within her...

Dirt Court Dreams

Actuality Abroad, People

Dirt Court Dreams People – 9 min Dirt Court Dreams is a short film directed by Cassandra Heikkila. It’s a heartfelt short documentary set on the edge of Kibera, Nairobi which is one of Africa’s largest urban slums. The film’s main character is Flo, a local...

The Journey of Casey Harrell

People, Planet Classroom

The Journey of Casey Harrell People – 3 min The Journey of Casey Harrell tells the emotional story of a father, husband, and climate activist who lost his ability to speak after being diagnosed with ALS in 2020. Determined to reconnect with his family and...

Turning Pain into Purpose: Jacob Boyle’s Story

People, Planet Classroom

Turning Pain into Purpose: Jacob Boyle’s Story People – 3 min Jacob Boyle transforms personal struggles into hope with MARCo, a robot companion revolutionizing mental health care. Drawing from his personal battle with anxiety and depression since...

The Sound of Peace: Musicians Without Borders

People, Planet Classroom

The Sound of Peace: Musicians Without Borders People – 2 min In a world divided by conflict, Musicians Without Borders harnesses the universal language of music to bring hope and healing. For 25 years, they’ve created peace-building programs in war-torn regions...

Create Collaborate Care: The Story of K Allado-McDowell

People, Planet Classroom

Create Collaborate Care: The Story of K Allado McDowell People – 3 min Stunning and transformative, in the film ‘Create Collaborate Care: The Story of K Allado McDowell’ producer Nadia Quito explores the journey of artist K McDowell and her immersive works of...

BEYOND BORDERS: Embracing Cultural Competence

People, Planet Classroom

BEYOND BORDERS: Embracing Cultural Competence People – 3 min BEYOND BORDERS: Embracing Cultural Competence delves into the importance of cultural competence—understanding and respecting diverse cultures to foster connections and tackle global challenges....

Sisters: We Are Family

People, Planet Classroom

Sisters: We Are Family People – 19 min The Chung Wah Dance Group is a vibrant ensemble of dancers hailing from diverse corners of the globe, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius. United by their passion for dance, they...

ElliQ: Filling the Void of Loneliness for the Elderly

People, Planet Classroom

ElliQ: Filling the Void of Loneliness for the Elderly People – 3 min In response to rising loneliness among older adults, the founders of ElliQ devised a technological solution: an AI-powered companion resembling a table lamp, capable of engaging in meaningful...

Superemos (We Will Overcome)

People, Planet Classroom

Superemos (We Will Overcome) People – 11 min A woman from a small city in Nicaragua attends a night school to get the high school degree that she wasn’t able to complete as a child. She sets her sights on University education with the hope of a better life...