Category Archives for REACT to FILM News Blog
REACT to FILM Blog: Life After Violence
The REACT to FILM documentaries, Hell and Back Again and Living for 32 exposes the effect that violence has on its victims, both physically and emotionally, revealing the true cost of violence. READ BLOG HERE.
REACT to FILM Blog: The Big Story Behind Big Sugar
As discussed in the documentary Food Inc., every grocery store is a haven for food product monopolies. Companies like PepsiCo, which owns the potato chip brand Frito-Lay and sugary drinks like Pepsi Cola and Gatorade, have stake in all levels. … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: February 8, 2013
This week on the RtF blog, I shared why I work for React to Film. “Every retweet, like and share leads to more eyes being opened, and the inspiration for others to help change the world.” My favorite RtF films … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: February 2, 2013
A war is not just fought on the battlefield, as issues spill over onto the lives of civilians and among those fighting. This week, my blog for REACT to FILM focuses on two movies that handle war going on off … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: January 25, 2013
What responsibility does a government have to its people? This week, my REACT to FILM blog takes a look on how a country’s government responds to its issues ranging from voting to national disasters through Electoral Dysfunction and The Tsunami and the Cherry … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: January 19, 2013
This week in my REACT to FILM blog Female Directors Bring Change to the Big Screen! Last week, The New York Times reported that 9 percent of the top 250 movies at the domestic box office last year were made … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: January 4, 2013
“When you love yourself, you don’t hurt other people… and you treat others as equals.” – Angela Davis, The Black Power Mix Tape 1967-1975. This week on the REACT to FILM blog, I reflect on Race and the American Dream withThe … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: December 28, 2012
“It took Microsoft and Apple 10 years to learn to talk, so it’s not surprising that it took a little bit longer for charters and other public schools. It’s pretty clear there is more common ground than battleground.” This week … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog Post: December 21, 2012
“After the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the topic of violence and guns in communities is being openly discussed on Capitol Hill.” From the React to Film blog, I talk about the trend of needing a tragedy … Continue reading
REACT to FILM News Blog: December 14, 2012
“Personal problems are easy to identify, but when problems happen to many individuals within a specific community, the personal becomes political. Documentaries serve as a great medium to bring to light social issues that inspire action in a person to change the … Continue reading