Interviews
Q&A with Wes Hurley on Autobiography Potato Dreams of America
In this interview, Potato Dreams of America director Wes Hurley discusses the choice to embrace style and his continuing faith in both humanity and cinema. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
Director Sue Kim on Rubik's Cube Documentary: Speed Cubers
A discussion on Sue Kim's Rubik's cube documentary, Speed Cubers. The film covers the themes of male bonding, math, and chasing your dreams. Consider adding this film to your math film collection for young adult library programming. Read more
Apr 12, 2022
Pragda Celebrates 10 Years of Spanish Film Club
One of Pragda's educational initiatives, the Spanish Film Club offers grants to organize Ibero American film festivals at university campuses worldwide, enriching students’ visions on the continent and its languages. Read more
Mar 21, 2022
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Director Kristin Atwell Ford Explores the Unique World of Western Opera
The documentary, Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera, makes evident that the art form of opera can powerfully amplify a classic frontier tale. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
Stavroula Toska on Her History Documentary Beneath the Olive Tree
Beneath the Olive Tree documents the untold stories of a group of women wrongfully imprisoned during the Greek Civil War. In this interview, Stavroula Toska touches on the empowering experience of women working together through trauma. Read more
Mar 14, 2022
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Director Jeremiah Kipp on His Horror Movie Slapface
Filmmakers of various backgrounds are using the horror genre as a platform to discuss a wide array of social issues and Jeremiah Kipp has proven that he deserves to be a prominent voice in the conversation. Read more
Mar 8, 2022
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Interview with Łukasz Ceranka: Supervisor of Europa restoration
A discussion with Łukasz Ceranka, Fixafilm CTO and supervisor of Europa restoration during the London Film Festival. We discussed the complex restoration process of Themersons' Avant-garde short film. Read more
Feb 24, 2022
Pioneering Cultural Theorist Jackson Katz Dismantles Right-wing Identity Politics
The Man Card is ideal for courses exploring gender studies, political science, and American history. Read more
Jan 4, 2022
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Using Comics to Inspire and Engage Students
An interview with Tumble Creek Press founder Dani Dixon on her inclusive comic books and how they can benefit educators in their classrooms. Read more
Feb 22, 2022
Interview with Media Archivist Rene Ramos
We speak with the director of media archivists at the largest archival facility in the area of Miami Dade County. He has taught at the largest college in Miami and leads a staff of 7 to 10 preserving history in film and video for Miami. Read more
Feb 17, 2022
Bring Big Sonia to the Classroom for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
An interview with Big Sonia documentary filmmaker Leah Warshawski. This title is recommended for International Holocaust Remembrance Day library programming and Jewish Studies film collections. Read more
Jan 27, 2022
Interview with Director Sergei Loznitsa on Babi Yar. Context
Video Librarian sat down with the director Sergei Loznitsa to discuss his new documentary, Babi Yar. Context, about the events that led to the 1941 massacre of the Jewish population of Kyiv. It was presented at the London Film Festival. Read more
Jan 24, 2022
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Executive Director Chad Hunter Discusses Video Trust - A Must-Have Resource for Librarians
Video Trust's goal is to "strengthen libraries through education and advocating for the critical understanding and appreciation of film" Read more
Jul 26, 2021
