Seriously Green

Seriously Green - The Movie These pieces represent some of work in progress on the upcoming documentary "Seriously Green" From:polidocproductions During an era when it is fashionable to "Be Green", what does it mean to be seriously Green? Our premise is that being seriously green goes way beyond buying recyclable products and composting. It is … Continue reading Seriously Green

SICKO

The Green Party of the United States is putting together a special email to producers promoting the GPUS speakers on health care to coincide with the national opening of "Sicko" this Friday. I was asked to provide a couple of sentences for this. Listen to it here.Michael Moore's new documentary, "Sicko", will open this Friday … Continue reading SICKO

CRASH

Tonight I saw the film CRASH: Moving at the speed of light, we are bound to collide with each other. It is a film about bias - racial, sexual, etc. It really brings to light that we all, as human beings, have biases in this - even if we don't realize it.

News on Sundance Opening

Redford praises documentary films Screenings kick off with fiery statement 'Chicago 10' meant to stir up youth protest

Sundance

I've been looking at the film schedule for Sundance Film Festival, which begins Thursday, January 18 and runs through January 28. I haven't looked at the entire schedule yet, but so far these films look interesting to me(go to the website to see how to get tickets): CROSSING THE LINE United Kingdom, 2006, 90 Minutes, … Continue reading Sundance

Sundance Film Festival

The annual Sundance Film Festival will be held January 19-29. A list of films to be screened can be viewed here. Concurrently, the Slamdance Film Festival will be held, January 18 - 27.

Michael Franti’s Concert

Yesterday was fabulous. I got to the Gallivan Center around 1:00pm with a handful of other folks and by 1:30 had staked out my spot for the first concert in the annual Twilight Concert Series of the season, featuring artist Michael Franti & Spearhead. The highlight for me was meeting Michael. I approached him and … Continue reading Michael Franti’s Concert

Twilight Concert Series – Michael Franti

Thursday evening I am going to attend the Twilight Concert Series opening concert, featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead: Michael Franti & Spearheadcreate an ultra-infectious mix of classic soul, funk and hip-hop culminating in a unique and powerful blend. Frontman Michael Franti has been important in the world of music for years, fi rst emerging as … Continue reading Twilight Concert Series – Michael Franti

Songs of Protest

Protest Songs are making a resurgence, according to The Nation Listen to Neil Young's Living With War Neil Young's Songs of Impeachment (alternet article) Listen to Tuberaider's Pink "Dear Mr. President"

“Tomorrow”

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'm wond'ring today Will they sing our songs tomorrow In this land, the U.S.A. Oh, I know they'll sing them someday, Those who fight for liberty. Will our songs be sung tomorrow In this land that they call free? (chorus) Now is the time Now is the day Now is the hour No … Continue reading “Tomorrow”