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Space travel According to John
Space travel According to John from Jamie Stone on Vimeo.
A short film by Jamie Stone that animates the thoughts of a young boy named John. John ponders about space travel, Mars, and the existence of life on the planet.
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Birthplace of the blues
The Mississippi Blues Commission presents the story of Dockery Farms, the ‘birthplace of the blues’. Narrated by B.B. King the film examines how the community at a plantation founded in 1895 become a magnet for blues musicians like Willie Brown, Son House & Charlie Patton.
The film is just one in series featuring monumental places and people from Mississippi in the history of some of America’s finest music.
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Into the Cave of Wonders: A Short Film
‘Into the Cave of Wonders’ is a short film by LovetheFrame that recounts the last one million years of a majestic cave’s existence.
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The Lookout: The first line against forest fires
Each summer, Leif Haugen lives in a tiny cabin in the Flathead National Forest of northwestern Montana, where he serves as the fire lookout for the forest. His amenities are few. There is no running water or electricity in the cabin that serves as his home and office. He spends his days sitting in solitary watching for any signs of a fire, quickly responding to the occasional outbreak. Brian Bolster’s film ‘The Outlook’ follows Leif through his time on up on the mountain documenting the nuances of his crucial role while also featuring the beautiful views and vast nature that surrounds him.
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A Chairy Tale: A Short Film from 1957 with music by Ravi Shankar
Present by the Nation Film Board of Canada: A Chairy Tale
In this Oscar-nominated short film, a chair, animated by Evelyn Lambart, refuses to be sat upon, forcing a young man to perform a sort of dance with the chair. The musical accompaniment is by Ravi Shankar and Chatur Lal. This virtuoso film is the result of a collaboration between Norman McLaren and Claude Jutra. Directed by Claude Jutra & Norman McLaren – 1957
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Holi in Love
Free People Presents Rangeen ft. Freida Pinto from FreePeople on Vimeo.
Free People present a short film about about two people who fall in love at an indian wedding during the Holi Festival.
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The ‘Rocket Wars’ of Vrontados, Greece
Via The Laughing Squid:
ROCKET WARS from Variable on Vimeo.
“In the small village of Vrontados on the Greek island of Chios, there is unrest. For over a century, parishioners of two Greek Orthodox churches have engaged in a battle on Holy Saturday, firing more than 100,000 homemade rockets at each other’s churches once the sun goes down.”
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JFK & the Silly Bastard Next to the Bed
Today would be President John F. Kennedy‘s 98th birthday. In honor, we present ‘The Silly Bastard Next to the Bed’ by filmmaker Scott Calonico.
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