Poetry Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Washing Hands with Florence Nightingale by Pamela Cranston Washing Hands with Florence Nightingale No one dreamed she’d come back from retirement, but there she is, in her long black gown, white apron, and small lace cap, pulling up the guards over her straight sleeves, making sure the towels are clean. She is standing by the sink, stern as ever, never giving an excuse nor taking one. I stand by her side, learning to wash my hands like ...
Read MoreFilm Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Filmmaker’s Statement by Jayme Joyce JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0LWFsaWduJTNBY2VudGVyJTNCJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI1NjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIzMTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGbzFvMUV4OE9sOFElMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXIlM0IlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUzQiUyMGd5cm9zY29wZSUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ== Local Legends of COVID-19: The Two-Headed Dragon by Jayme Joyce ocal Legends of COVID-19 is the first volume of an anthology series of short documentary films about various individuals who have worked in the relief efforts of “essential” organizations during the pandemic in Chicago. Each film is an up close and personal experience with real people doing extraordinary things despite incredible challenges, ...
Read MoreFilm Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Filmmaker’s Statement by Daniela Lucato JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0LWFsaWduJTNBY2VudGVyJTNCJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI1NjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIzMTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGN29HSlc4RGpCSm8lMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXIlM0IlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUzQiUyMGd5cm9zY29wZSUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ== My Name Is Sami by Daniela Lucato his short film is entitled “My Name is Sami.” 2020 Length: 3 minutes 45 seconds HD Color Director, Writer, Performer: Daniela Lucato Cinematography: Jacopo Pantaleoni Logline: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sami apparently calls a friend to tell her a tragic episode. This video was made during lockdown and finished on April 25, 2020. It is a reflection on domestic violence, human rights, ...
Read MoreArt Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Artist’s Statement by Juliana E. Muchinyi Healthcare Worker Anointing by Juliana E. Muchinyi Essential Worker Gear by Juliana E. Muchinyi picked up a camera during one of the lowest points in my life as a recently unmatched senior medical student. What most people don't understand is that without completing a residency, a medical degree in this country can be rendered worthless. After a couple of months of ...
Read MoreArt Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Artist’s Statement by Janet Biehl Images from the Homage to Medical Frontliners series by Janet Biehl he older I get, the more art becomes for me an extension of my political and social engagement. In a world where the ruling powers are too often unjust, even malevolently so, I find that in my brief lifetime I can do a few things to help movements for long-term change: ...
Read MoreFilm Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Filmmaker’s Statement by Barry Walton JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0LWFsaWduJTNBY2VudGVyJTNCJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI1NjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIzMTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGc3Ytc3FoV0tYV2MlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXIlM0IlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUzQiUyMGd5cm9zY29wZSUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ== Empty America: A Trailer by Barry Walton he filming of Empty America was inspired by a deep desire to do something more than sitting holed up in my house until our government officials announced the world was safe to enter once again. In my departure, I felt called to go out and see how a world so void of humanity could feel ...
Read MoreArt Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Art Cover: Homage to Medical Frontliners series | Janet Biehl COVID Section Cover: Creating During COVID-19 Hospital Edition | Julie Muchinyi Perfect Physical Distancing | Alan Bern The Corona Chronicles | Thomas Ferrella My Comrades | Gayle Kirschenbaum We Salute Our Heroes | Patricia Tiffany Morris
Read MoreArt Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Artist’s Statement by Gayle Kirschenbaum My Comrades by Gayle Kirschenbaum s I sheltered in place in my apartment and Covid-19 was ravaging my beloved city, I would often head out on my bike prior to 7 p.m. to find another hospital I had not been to, to celebrate our first responders. It was the daily 7 p.m. cheer for essential workers. This day was Thursday, May 7th. ...
Read MoreArt Issue #5: Heroes July 28th, 2020 July 28th, 2020 Artist’s Statement by Alan Bern Perfect Physical Distances by Alan Bern y photograph Perfect Physical Distances was taken while I was on a fine trip with my wife to New York City in May 2018. This is the garden of the Merchant's House Museum, 29 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, sometimes used for weddings (http://merchantshouse.org). Both museum and garden are well worth a visit—still virtual ...
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