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“El Inmigrante” Screening

El Inmigrante (2005) is a film by David Eckenrode, John Sheed­y and John Eckenrode about the Mexican-American border crisis, exemplified by the story of Eusebio de Haro — a young Mexican migrant who was shot and killed during one of his journeys north. Part of the Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival, cosponsored by iEAR Presents!

“Roots,” “Nest,” and “Limbs”

Three separate multimedia performance works by local women artists: Ryder Cooley and Sara Worden; Aaryn Zev; and Melle Dragon assisted by Victoria O'Hanlon.  Co-sponsored by Dat-Inoxia Projects.

Trio X

An evening of cutting-edge jazz with master improvisers, and CIMP and Cadance Jazz recording artists, Joe McPhee, reeds; Dominic Duval, bass; Jay Rosen, drums. Part of the New Music/New Jazz Series.

Be The Media! Workshop With Misha Rabinovich: What Is Free and Open Source Software?

One of the most exciting trends in media today is the open source software revolution. Developers around the world are collaborating to fight the plague of bloated, buggy and overpriced corporate software to come up with free alternatives. In this four hour workshop, the history, politics, and practical applications of open source software and free […]

“China Blue” Screening

Micha X. Peled's documentary China Blue (2005) is set inside a blue jeans factory, where the complexities of globalization are brought to a human level through these moving portraits of the young workers who make our clothes. Part of the Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival, co-sponsored by iEAR Presents!

“Shooting Under Fire” Screening

In Shooting Under Fire (2005), director Sacha Mirzoeff highlights the individuals who risk their lives to bring us the pictures from the front line.  Part of the Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival. Co-sponsored by iEAR Presents! In a part of the world where perspective dictates politics, it's critical for the photojournalist to capture stories […]

Trio Tarana

Percussionist/composer Ravish Momin, with Sam Bardfield, violin, and Brandon Terzic, oud, present a concert of pioneering and improvised fusion of Asian and American musical influences.

Be The Media! Workshop with Jesse Stiles: Sound On Location

Making high-quality sound recordings in remote locations is an essential part of nearly every form of media production. The production of film, video, radio podcasts, videblogs, etc. all involve making sound recordings in a wide variety of environments. The quality and intelligibility of your soundtrack is critical in conveying your message and placing your audience […]

Author Jeremy Scahill

The Polk Award-winning investigative journalist talks about his new book Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army (2007) and his work with Democracy Now!, The Nation, and other independent media outlets.

Prison Reform and Filmmaking

Last time the Sanctuary InfoShop met, filmmaker Melis Birder was our special guest. Because of our event, several people from our area have become involved in the production of her documentary The Visitors. This time, I'd like to introduce you to two special people involved in criminal justice and prison reform work, one of whom is […]

Scott Ritter: The Crisis in the U.S.-Iran Relations

William Scott Ritter, Jr. is most noted for being a critic of United States foreign policy in the Middle East following his experiences as a United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq. Prior to the U.S. invasion in March 2003, Rutter repeatedly stated that Iraq possessed no weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and was widely condemned […]

Author Jeffrey Chester

A leader in the national reform movement expands on author Jeffrey Chester’s acclaimed new books, Digital Destiny: New Media and the Future of Democracy (2007).

“Don’t F***  With Me I Have 51 Brothers and Sisters” and “Ousmane”

Part of the African Film FestivalIn, the documentary Don't F***  With Me I Have 51 Brothers and Sisters (2004)South African filmmaker Dumisani Phakathi's presents an epic journey to find his 51 siblings; it is as much the story of South Africa in search of its origins as it is his.  In Ousmane (2006) Dyana Gaye's […]

“A Child’s Love Story  / Un Amour D’enfant” and “Toi Waguih”

Part of the African Film Festival, A Child’s Love Story / Un Amour D’enfant (2004) Filmmaker Be Diogaye Beye's investigation of innocent love between children set against the background of a traditional class stem in Senegal. The short Toi Waguih (2005) by Namir Abdel Messeeh tells the story of his father's 1959 arrest and imprisonment when […]

New York State Strategy Session for the Future of Community Media & Media Justice

As part of the all day event interAct Troy! (an all day skill share and community celebration), the Alliance for Community Media NYS Chapter, NY Media Alliance, and saveaccess.org invite you to New York State Strategy Session for the Future of Community Media & Media Justice featuring Betty Yu (Manhattan Neighborhood Network), Dee Dee Halleck […]

“The Night of Truth” and “My Lost Home”

Part of the African Film Festival, The Night of Truth (2004) is a drama from Burkina Faso by director Fanta Regina Nacro that mirrors the political strife and genocide in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa.  The short My Lost Home (2002) by Kamal El-Mahouti explores the complexly intertwined history of France and Morocco.  Co-sponsored by iEAR Presents!

The Michael Bisio Quartet

Jazz and new music improvisation features Michael Bisio, bass, with Avram Fefer and Stephen Gauci, winds, and Jay Rosen, drums.  

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