The true story of a social worker who was part of the Polish underground during World War II and was arrested by the Nazis after saving the lives of nearly […]
Film/Media Arts
Cinema Classroom at the Avalon – Chasing Coral
“Chasing Coral” is a powerful film that skillfully demonstrates how coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. It is the result of over 500 hours of […]
Cinema Classroom at the Avalon – Inocente
The movie focuses on the life of Inocente Izucar, a homeless teenage immigrant who struggles to achieve her dream of becoming an artist. Cinema Classroom at the historic Avalon Theater […]
Becoming a Cartoon Artist
This interactive, one-time educational workshop asks students to consider how cartoons are made from conception to full-scale animation. Through in-person storytelling and the inclusion of students’ ideas, we will co-create […]
Call Me Street Dancer : A Film & Dance Based Residency
This multi-session residency invites students to explore identity through hip hop, street, and club culture, alongside the award-winning documentary Call Me Dancer. Inspired by a young street dancer from Mumbai, […]
Stories In Motion: A Film & Movement-Based Residency
This multi session, arts residency engages students in storytelling through film and movement. Students first watch Call Me Dancer, an award-winning documentary about a young street dancer in Mumbai who […]