Street Movies at Montessori Genesis II
Location(s)
In collaboration with Montessori Genesis II
Emcee: Monica McIntyre; Filmmakers in Attendance!
Screening is outdoors; indoors at Montessori Genesis II School in case of rain
Inch by Inch: Providence Youth Gardens for Change by Ilana Friedman
Educators in Providence, Rhode Island implement gardening programs with their students. Through hands-on learning, students grow healthy food and make public art, while developing literacy in a bilingual setting and bridging the gap between the deaf and hearing communities. (2003, 8 mins)
Profit Cola by Mark Fiore
All aboard! Ride the Sugar Rollercoaster of Profit Cola. Next stop: Childhood Obesity. (2005, Animation, 2:06 min)
Gerald’s Last Day by Justin and Shel Rasch
Gerald the dog has been scheduled for termination by the dog pound at 5:00pm. Today is his last chance to seduce an adopter. Can he do it before his time runs out? (2009, 11:30 mins)
Bon Voyage, Jacques Cousteau by Danny Corey
A boy must do what’s best for his best friend, a pet goldfish, in this touching tale of love and responsibility.
(2007, 3:04 mins)
Dinosaur Song (2008, 3:02 mins) by Christian Robinson
Based on a poem by Daria Tessler, "Dinosaur Song" follows the life of a Sauropod. The popular Jurassic Era Dinosaur which in the film charts millions of years in less then three minutes. Created using a variety of materials and experimental animation techniques.
Amazones: Women Drummers in Philadelphia by Joslyn Duncan Ladson
The Amazones Master Women Drummers were invited to Philadelphia to bring hope and inspiration to youth in communities where violence was at an all time high. These women drummers, of Guinea West Africa, broke the tradition in their community by mastering the art form when it was considered "unacceptable" for women to play. Presented by the African Diaspora Arts Collective, the idea is that if these women can excel in their communities amidst challenges, so can the youth of Philadelphia. (2007, 6:30 mins)
Linda Goss Stories to the Streets by Joslyn Duncan Ladson
Linda Goss, Philadelphia's official storyteller always has a story to tell. Her mission is to "wake up" the people. Linda tells her original story of the Caterpillar to an irresistible melody that will leave children and adults alike, with a thought and a smile. (2007, 5:30 mins)
Eve’s Garden by Heart of Camden and Scribe Video Center
South Camden may not normally evoke images of verdant foliage and bountiful vegetable gardens. With an assortment of industries, an incinerator, a sewage treatment plant, and toxic areas including two federal Superfund sites, the neighborhood is severely affected by pollution. Respiratory and other health ailments are widespread, and neighborhood groups have decried the environmental racism that has rendered their very air a dire health hazard. Yet, as this documentary shows, Eve's Garden is part of a long history of neighborhood activism to make the streets of South Camden healthier and more beautiful. (2007, 9:15 mins)
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Montessori Genesis II offers affordable high-quality education for students in Pre-Kindergarten through the 4th grade.
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Street Movies! is made possible with support from H. Fred and Karen Clark, the Samuel S. Fels Fund, Independence Foundation, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Juliette Goodfriend, Ann Greene, and Laurence Saltzman. Media partner: Media That Matters