giants rising
82 min | nature documentary | usa | english
Revealing the secrets and saga of America’s most iconic trees, GIANTS RISING tells the epic tale of the redwoods. The tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth, these trees are living links to the past. But they also hold powers that could impact our future. Through the voices of scientists, artists, Native people and others, the film reveals the wonder and plight of these awe-inspiring forests, offering insights that could help sustain us all.
preceded by the short film | rock paper paint: art of the people
34 min. | street art mural movement social awareness | usa | english
This is a two part film, a story which documents the dynamic flood of public art which occurred during the social upheaval magnified by the pandemic and the history of Public Art and social justice in the Bay Area. This is an ode to the artists that have taken on the role of leaders using art to create awareness in murals, poster art, as well as ground breaking memorials, that have been created to address social change