Short Docs 2: About Water, Food & People

Screening: Wednesday, Sept 8 @ 4:00pm

Swim Fat Boy Swim (54 mins — UK/Finland)

Nigel’s journey from casual swimmer in South London to serious competitor in the National Cold Water Swimming Championships of Finland, the home of winter swimming.

Lunch (26 mins. — USA)

For the first time, the life expectancy of children in America is lower than that of their parents. This short documentary produced by Birds Nest Productions takes a close look at the nation’s school-food programs through the meals off red by the Baltimore, Md. public schools. The filmmaker, Avis Richards, not only highlights the links between food and academics and between the current food system and political decisions, but also focuses on initiatives aimed at giving our children healthier lunches in school. Directed by Avis Richards and Israel Bonequi. Produced for Earth Day Network by Birds Nest Productions, Executive Producer, Avis Richards.

Surfing Dolphins (19 mins. — South Africa, USA)

Our world is one of air and water, theirs one of water and air. As mammals, we went our separate ways millions of years ago. But that hasn’t’t stopped us from staying in touch. After all, we share the same liquid playground. Anyone who has been in the ocean when dolphins are around can’t help feeling these are sentient beings supremely aware of us—especially when we see them catching waves.

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