Category: Social Issues

Movie Review, Social Issues

A Review Of “Landfill Harmonic” Out Of Ugliness Comes Beauty

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Another man’s garbage is indeed another man’s treasure in the film “Landfill Harmonic” it showcases that from garbage can come wondrous beauty. In a place where is beyond apparent poverty and living conditions are substandard, but the norm come see the breathtaking inspiration and creation of the Recycled Orchestra. “Landfill Harmonic” which premiered at the 2015 AFI Film Festival in Official … Continue reading A Review Of “Landfill Harmonic” Out Of Ugliness Comes Beauty

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Movie Review, Social Issues

A Review Of “The Tainted Veil” Taking A Look At The Layers Of The Veil

By: Austin Winter-Chase A woman’s mind is a gift. Her beauty is sacred, but she also very powerful. Wars have been launched, civilizations leveled, discoveries made and untold numbers of lives saved because of a woman. There is no difference now then in ancient times of how women are perceived; the only issue now is if a woman is allowed the right and freedom to … Continue reading A Review Of “The Tainted Veil” Taking A Look At The Layers Of The Veil

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Movie Review, Social Issues

2015 New Media Film Festival Documentary Review: “Counter Histories – Rock Hill”

By:  Ellexia Nguyen Counter Histories: Rock Hill, is a moving documentary that combines re-enactments and candid interviews to tell the story of nine African-American men, known as the Friendship 9, who sat at McCrory’s lunch counter and were mistreated because of their race. They asked for a cup of coffee and were denied service. The incident unfolded in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on January 31st, … Continue reading 2015 New Media Film Festival Documentary Review: “Counter Histories – Rock Hill”

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Cultural Arts, Social Issues

Illustration: The POLICE, By: Firat Canbay

This is a creation depicting how the police have gone too far in their pursuit of controlling the people. In this day in age there is such unrest, when people should be coming together; united in their humanity, they are instead fragmented by the the unjust practices of the police. We cannot move forward with progress as a people or society until we have dealt … Continue reading Illustration: The POLICE, By: Firat Canbay

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Movie Review, Social Issues

The simple power of abiding love, Slamdance 2015 feature film Reveiw: “THE RESURRECTION OF JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS”

  By: Vernon Nickerson It took a village to raise former professional wrestling star Jake “The Snake” Roberts  from the depths of alcohol and substance abuse that almost ate him alive in Writer-Director Steve Yu’s documentary feature film, THE “RESURRECTION OF JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS”. Watching how a team of helping professionals and other wrestlers in recovery from their addictions came alongside their friend and … Continue reading The simple power of abiding love, Slamdance 2015 feature film Reveiw: “THE RESURRECTION OF JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS”

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Social Issues

Celebrate Trans* Awareness Week

      Join the Transgender Awareness Week for a series of educational, artistic and thought provoking events exploring transgender identities. California State University Northridge: November 17 – November 20 2014 Transgender Awareness Week helps raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and address the issues these communities face. This year’s main focus is on intersectionality of identities including gender, race, class, sexuality, … Continue reading Celebrate Trans* Awareness Week

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Activism, Social Issues

Global Million Mask March Hits Hollywood

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau A day after midterm elections and on the eve of the AFI film festival the activist group Anonymous descended upon Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard around 1:00 p.m. with a Global Million Mask March. It was a group of more than 75 people. Many of the participants were protesting a vast array of social problems. The group said the march was … Continue reading Global Million Mask March Hits Hollywood

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Arts, Social Issues

SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s New Film “DISRUPTION”

    SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s new film “DISRUPTION” explores an avenue to social transformation that deserves to be better known: the potential for change propelled by womenʼs economic empowerment. “DISRUPTION” is a film by Producer Paco de Onís, Director Pamela Yates, and Editor Peter Kinoy. Because poverty is not inevitable, it can vanish and must vanish. It’s the greatest scandal of our times.” Yves Moury     … Continue reading SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s New Film “DISRUPTION”

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Movie Review, Social Issues

Disruption, A Call To Action

By Austin Winter-Chase “My Roots are in hunger and terrible poverty” Agripina Perea, Cartagena Colombia   “Disruption” is a powerful documentary by SKYLIGHT PICTURES detailing how people can create change and disrupt the status quo of society when they put the right powerful tools and education in the hands of those who need it the most women and mothers.   SYNOPSIS: A band of Latin American … Continue reading Disruption, A Call To Action

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Activism, The Environment

#Nature Is Speaking, Are you Listening?

By The Art Of Monteque Team “I have fed species greater than you, and I have starved species greater than you … I am prepared to evolve. Are you?” asks “Mother Nature,” voiced by Julia Roberts     How would we react if Nature had a voice and told us just how it felt about the way we were treating it? What if through our … Continue reading #Nature Is Speaking, Are you Listening?

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Social Issues

Heidi Boghosian: URI’s Diversity Week keynote Speaker for Sept. 30

    KINGSTON, R.I. – August 27, 2014 –Heidi Boghosian, a writer, civil libertarian and radio show host, will talk about the disturbing increase in government and corporate surveillance in a keynote speech at the University of Rhode Island’s 18th annual Diversity Week. Sponsored by URI’s Multicultural Center and the URI Honors Colloquium, Boghosian will talk about “Surveillance or Self Determination: Can Democracy Exist in the … Continue reading Heidi Boghosian: URI’s Diversity Week keynote Speaker for Sept. 30

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Social Issues

Global Digital Platforms Unite April 28th to Create Worldwide Conversation on Poverty and Hunger

Worldwide “Open Call” for Short Films and Story Ideas on Tongal.com Five Selected Winners will Debut their Films at 2015 Sundance Film Festival Program supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Los Angeles — On Monday April 28th, 2014 many of the internet’s most popular websites—including El Pais, Fandor, Huffington Post, Hulu, Indiewire, Reelhouse, RYOT News,Salon, The Guardian, Upworthy, VHX, Vimeo and VICE News —will unite in a common mission to create an international conversation and increase awareness of … Continue reading Global Digital Platforms Unite April 28th to Create Worldwide Conversation on Poverty and Hunger

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Movie Review, Social Issues

2014 Sedona Film Festival Review: Waiting for Mamu, How One Person Made A Difference

By Monteque Pope- Le Beau   What would you give to end another person suffering or better yet what would you do to give them a safe and secure home, so they could thrive? For Pausha Basnent of Kathmandu, Nepal the answer was simple yet complicated.   Waiting for Mamu 40 min Directors: Francois Caillaud, Dan Chen and Thomas Morgan Writer: Thomas A. Morgan Executive … Continue reading 2014 Sedona Film Festival Review: Waiting for Mamu, How One Person Made A Difference

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