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The
Documentary Center not only teaches reality film production, but
also produces award-winning programs for national audiences. October 31st, 2008 Angelika Film Center West Cost Theatrical Premiere November 7th, 2008 Valley Art Tempe
"Truly a Great Film!" -Firstshowing.net "One of the Best films of this early year!" East Coast Premiere: Filmfest DC April 28, 2008
In the tradition of 'Chocolat' comes 'Sweet Potato Pie.' Here is the true story of Pearl Mallory who works as a cook at the St. Mary's Court Retirement Home in Washington, DC. Hailing from rural Virginia, Pearl is one of eight children borne of the sons and daughters of slaves, Now, by the age of 82, she has lived nearly her entire life in kitchens cooking for senior citizens. But Pearl's cuisine is not the traditional beige and grey offerings normally found in the institutional walls of old people's homes. Her specialty -- Sweet Potato Pie. Mixed into the sweet cream, orange fruit, and exotic spices of Pearl's concoction is her inextricable connection with her tangled Southern roots and with her unyielding devotion to the Lord. She creates an irresistible and magical potion. With it's rich perfume, earthy taste, and silken lustre, Pearl's Sweet Potato Pie inspires the most extraordinary and unexpected effect on the normally sober and otherwise staid residents of St. Mary's Home. 'Sweet Potato Pie' is all the evidence you need to know that 'You are what you eat.'
The Open Road is intended for air on PBS on February 22, 2005 and played a part of a nation-wide dialogue that included over 10 town meetings, articles by veteran journalists, and the creation of a model communities program. This intensive grassroots effort, coupled with the national airing of the documentary, met its hopes to spur discussion amongst Americans from all walks of life and from all geographic regions, to think about the way in which individuals over the age of 65 can continue to contribute to society and enhance their own personal well-being. The
Open Road was
made possible by a grant by the Atlantic Philanthropies and is presented
in collaboration with "RespectAbility," a consortium of
20 national not-for-profit organizations that spearheaded the
outreach and community dialogues and activities.  THE
BALLAD OF BERING STRAITCompleted in 2002, is The Ballad of Bering Strait, a feature-length documentary film following seven Russian teenagers in their quest to become country music stars. The film was shot in hi-definition in Russia and the United States. The film documents Bering Strait's arrival in Nashville upon signing a recording contract with Arista Records and follows the band on a two and a half year journey to the American stage. Ballad is a 98 minute cultural fusion film that explores what it really means to come of age in America. The Ballad of Bering Strait has been signed by Emerging Pictures and is represented by EP President, Ira Deutchman. Click here to go to the film website. Click here to go to Bering Strait's band website.
A Paralyzing Fear's broadcast premiere on was accompanied by Conquering Fear: Epidemic Disease Today, a Documentary Center-produced studio program which examines the current efforts to combat epidemic disease around the world. "Conquering Fear" and "A Paralyzing Fear" aired as a two-hour time block on PBS on October 5, 1998. A Paralyzing Fear has been the recipient of numerous awards including:
The film received critical acclaim for its innovation in dramatically depicting events from the pre-photographic era. The film was directed by Oscar winning filmmaker, Paul Wagner, and was produced and co-directed by Nina Gilden Seavey. Reuben Aaronson acted as the Director of Photography and Skip Sorrell completed the sound design, musical composition and mix. The film received the International Monitor Award for Best Sound Design. The film has been rerun many times on the Discovery Channel and is available on home video. |
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Winner:
Audience Award, 2006 DC Short Film Festival
