Photo Essay
Belief
Moments of faith, beauty, and connection in New York City - home to one of the most culturally diverse populations in the world.
Photo Essay
Kara Women Speak
This photo essay by Jane Baldwin records stories of indigenous women living in the communities of the Omo River Valley, Ethiopia.
Photo Essay
Angkor
Norwegian photographer Christian Houge captures the beauty, mystery, and grandeur of Angkor Wat, a temple inside one of the most important archeological sites of Southeast Asia in the heart of Cambodia. The city of Angkor was built in the year 200 during the Funan kingdom and covers at least 385 square miles. From the early 15th century,…
Film
Isle de Jean Charles
This short film offers a portrait of the Isle de Jean Charles, a tiny island deep in the bayous of Southern Louisiana. The film explores the changes taking place on the island through the lives of two residents whose families are facing a future where rising seas, coastal erosion and storms are threatening to wash their home away.
Film
Marie's Dictionary
This short documentary tells the story of Marie Wilcox, the last fluent speaker of the Wukchumni language and the dictionary she created in an effort to keep her language alive.
Photo Essay
The Geography of Poverty
Photographer Matt Black creates a unique overview of poverty throughout California’s Central Valley using striking images, geolocations, and poverty data.
Film
Soleá
Set in Seville, Spain, this short film follows a day in the life of flamenco guitarist Juan Ramírez. Through his eyes, we experience Soleá—the mother of flamenco—and Juan’s unusual journey to master his craft.
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