The Humble Onion (in production):
Humans have been growing and harvesting onions for thousands of years. The historical, cultural, and biological connections between Homo Sapiens and Allium Cepa are deep, rich, and storied. This documentary tells the tale of our friend, the humble onion – illuminating the ways in which we, as global citizens, are connected as one species through our ubiquitous, layered plant-cousin.
Spectral Visions of the Atlantic (in production):
Spectral Visions of the Atlantic is a documentary feature film that spotlights artistic engagement with the history of slavery in the French Caribbean. We explore the ways in which art and culture contribute to public debates on French history of colonialism and slavery, understanding their place in building stronger democratic foundations and more inclusive systems of intercommunal co-existence in contemporary French society.
Break the Chain (touring/workshopping):
Break the Chain is an award-winning feature-length documentary film that addresses the often “hidden-in-plain-sight” issue of Human Trafficking within Michigan communities and the United States. The film chronicles two survivors of Human Trafficking – providing a detailed look at how trafficking goes unnoticed within our backyards. Kwami, a child survivor of Labor Trafficking, was enslaved for nearly five years with three other children in Ypsilanti, Michigan before anyone noticed. Debbie, a survivor of Sex Trafficking, takes us through her experience of being sold for sex around the Detroit-Area between the ages of 13 and 18.
Accompanying the stories of these survivors are nearly 20 interviews with researchers, Senators, non-profit organizations, legal service agencies, law enforcement officers and several artists actively working to raise awareness for this global issue. The film teaches us that what we see in the media about human trafficking is one small sensationalized form – that it occurs anywhere and everywhere within our world. More importantly, viewers will learn how we are all connected to this extremely profitable business and that we have the power to choose what we support, and ultimately, how we break the chain.
Habitat Tips & Pollinator Plant Profiles – Conservation Blueprint
In collaboration with Conservation Blueprint, the Habitat Tip and Pollinator Plant Profile series highlights the ways in which you can help your community become more vibrant, healthy, and ecologically diverse. This ongoing partnership (formerly with Pheasant’s Forever) has resulted in the production of successful extension content for 4 years.