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An Essay on The Life of Trees

The old adage goes “every picture tells a story.” This is true however; it can as easily be said that “every tree tells a story.” Ecologists read tree rings to learn the story of our history informing us of the weather and natural conditions from hundreds of years ago. But there is another story that is also revealed through the trees. Read More

Fantastic Fungi Movie – Review

“The magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi has the power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.” Louie Schwartzberg is known for decades of gorgeous time-lapse nature videography which he has employed as an award-winning cinematographer, director and producer. His latest documentary Fantastic Fungi does not disappoint, offering indescribably exquisite nature photography coupled with a message. That message: Mushrooms rule, they always have and always will. Majestic beauty frames every shot, accompanied by a narrative of fantastical fungi facts. We learn of the magnitude of fungi’s importance to... Read More

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am – Review

The documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am offers an intimate portrayal of Toni Morrison; you not only come to understand her inspirations, but also the significance of her trove of ground-breaking books. For the uninitiated, her 1987 novel Beloved was turned into an esteemed movie produced by and starring Oprah Winfrey. In Beloved, Morrison told the story beneath the true story of a slave who kills her own daughter rather than take her back to slavery. Morrison created the interior world of desperate woman, imagining her as an individual. Prior to Morrison’s books, the female slave story had... Read More

The Ten Conscious Films of 2019 You Need to Watch in 2020

Knowing that time is our most precious resource, I’d like to save you (the conscious media viewer) from having to sift through everything that 2019 had to offer by sharing a list of 10 of my favorite 2019 films you need to watch in 2020. From deep spiritual messages, to unconventional yet profound journeys, to eye-opening documentaries here’s what really stood out to me in what was a truly great year for conscious cinema (in no particular order): This includes getting to watch thousands of hours annually of some the best shorts and features designed to impact us in a bigger... Read More

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