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Take Out

19 Aug 2010

Only in the melting pot of New York City could the distinct cultures of two countries thousands of miles apart be separated by a city block. TAKE OUT is a narrative film about two young people, each determined to buy lunch from their favorite neighborhood spot. After a chance encounter, they are each introduced to a new culture, new community, and maybe even a new favorite food.

The Tricks That Bind

19 Aug 2010

A retired court reporter, a shop owner, and a college professor all have one thing in common-- they love magic. THE TRICKS THAT BIND, an intimate portrait of three unique magicians, captures how the art of magic both defines an individual's personal identity and connects them to others around the world.

iDentity

19 Aug 2010

As the 21st Century becomes increasingly dominated by digital technologies, people's online identities become an extension of themselves. iDENTITY brings viewers into the private online world of two New York City teenagers, revealing the very human motivations behind their manufactured digital identities.

The Iron Triangle

19 Aug 2010

Willets Point is a community in Queens that has been neglected by the city for many years. City officials have made a plan to develop the neighborhood, but as a result, local workers will lose their jobs and business owners must forfeit the land they have had for generations. THE IRON TRIANGLE explores the city's use of eminent domain, and encourages us all to take a stand for property rights.

Burning Barriers

19 Aug 2010

Out of 11,500 firefighters in New York City, only 31 are women. Simply by being on the job, female firefighters defy stereotypes. BREAKING BARRIERS explores society's perceptions of gender by chronicling the experiences of women who face the challenges of working in a predominantly male environment.

Take Out

The Tricks That Bind

iDentity

The Iron Triangle

Burning Barriers

Take Out

The Tricks That Bind

iDentity

The Iron Triangle

Burning Barriers

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