Get ready for an emotional and thought-provoking episode of “Independent Lens” titled “One With the Whale,” airing at 10:00 Pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on PBS. This installment delves into the story of an Alaska native family who find themselves caught in a whirlwind of controversy when their son, the youngest person to ever harpoon a whale for his village, becomes the target of animal activists.
As tensions escalate and the family grapples with unexpected scrutiny, viewers are taken on a journey of cultural tradition, ethical dilemmas, and the complexities of modern activism. The episode sheds light on the intricate balance between indigenous practices and contemporary societal norms, prompting viewers to confront their own perspectives on animal rights and cultural heritage.
Through intimate interviews and captivating storytelling, “Independent Lens” offers a nuanced exploration of a community’s struggle to preserve its traditions in the face of external criticism. Don’t miss...
As tensions escalate and the family grapples with unexpected scrutiny, viewers are taken on a journey of cultural tradition, ethical dilemmas, and the complexities of modern activism. The episode sheds light on the intricate balance between indigenous practices and contemporary societal norms, prompting viewers to confront their own perspectives on animal rights and cultural heritage.
Through intimate interviews and captivating storytelling, “Independent Lens” offers a nuanced exploration of a community’s struggle to preserve its traditions in the face of external criticism. Don’t miss...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
All At Sea Together
The inaugural edition of the Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival will be held next month (Nov. 23-29) on the Japanese island of Okinawa. With a 40-title lineup, a competition and a robust international selection, the festival says its mission is to explore the ocean and Pacific regions [with] film acting as a global lens [that] allows us to bridge the gap between different islands, fostering an inclusive atmosphere in Okinawa, where diverse cultures and nationalities converge.”
The festival will open with “From Okinawa With Love,” by Sunairi Hiroshi, which premiered at the Dmz Documentary Festival in Korea, and tracks the work of a photographer who investigated the African American G.I. scene around the island’s U.S. air bases. It will close with “We Are Still Here,” a portmanteau film by indigenous people from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
The competition section...
The inaugural edition of the Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival will be held next month (Nov. 23-29) on the Japanese island of Okinawa. With a 40-title lineup, a competition and a robust international selection, the festival says its mission is to explore the ocean and Pacific regions [with] film acting as a global lens [that] allows us to bridge the gap between different islands, fostering an inclusive atmosphere in Okinawa, where diverse cultures and nationalities converge.”
The festival will open with “From Okinawa With Love,” by Sunairi Hiroshi, which premiered at the Dmz Documentary Festival in Korea, and tracks the work of a photographer who investigated the African American G.I. scene around the island’s U.S. air bases. It will close with “We Are Still Here,” a portmanteau film by indigenous people from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
The competition section...
- 10/19/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The inaugural Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival is pleased to announce this year’s program line-up, featuring almost 40 films from around the world, screenings from November 23rd to 29th at cinemas across Okinawa.
(Cinema at Sea Press Conference in Tokyo on October 11th 2023)
“The festival, initiated its groundwork in 2018 with the mission of exploring the Ocean and Pacific regions. Film, acting as a global lens, allows us to bridge the gap between different islands, fostering an inclusive atmosphere in Okinawa, where diverse cultures and nationalities converge. This embodies the essence of Cinema at Sea. Rather than defining boundaries on land, we encourage a perspective that looks outward, across the ocean. By doing so, our individual worlds expand. Our goal is to offer the audience a transformative experience, encouraging them to see beyond conventional limits.” said festival director Huang Yin-Yu.
Opening Film “From Okinawa with Love” director- Hiroshi Sunairi...
(Cinema at Sea Press Conference in Tokyo on October 11th 2023)
“The festival, initiated its groundwork in 2018 with the mission of exploring the Ocean and Pacific regions. Film, acting as a global lens, allows us to bridge the gap between different islands, fostering an inclusive atmosphere in Okinawa, where diverse cultures and nationalities converge. This embodies the essence of Cinema at Sea. Rather than defining boundaries on land, we encourage a perspective that looks outward, across the ocean. By doing so, our individual worlds expand. Our goal is to offer the audience a transformative experience, encouraging them to see beyond conventional limits.” said festival director Huang Yin-Yu.
Opening Film “From Okinawa with Love” director- Hiroshi Sunairi...
- 10/16/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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