DOC SHOWCASE - Society Films. Aug 21/22 event
Documentary
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THE WORLD OF MAMA BUTTERFLY, 4min., China
Directed by Yuqian Cao
A minor ethnic group, Miao, in Guizhou, China, holds butterfly as their totem and applies the symbol in their embroidery.
https://www.instagram.com/yu.qi.an
SIR BU NU'AYR ISLAND - NATURE'S HAVEN, 51min., United Arab Emirates
Directed by John Martin
The documentary is about the island of Sir Bu Nu'ayr, one of the most important marine reserves in the United Arab Emirates. The four-episode series shed light on the geographical location of the island, its historical importance, in addition to the diverse life that it embraces and the coral reefs that surround the island, which are teeming with unique marine species and organisms.
I GOT CANCELLED....AND I DID IT TO MYSELF, 31min., USA
Directed by Marley Jaxx
In the eye-opening documentary, "I Got Canceled...and I Did It to Myself," Marley Jaxx embarks on a daring seven-day journey to delve into the controversial world of cancel culture. Through a series of boundary-pushing experiments, Marley intentionally provokes the public to experience firsthand the destructive consequences of this modern phenomenon. As the tension escalates, the documentary takes an unexpected turn when Marley finds herself arrested, sparking heated debates and widespread controversy online. By examining the repercussions of cancel culture, the film seeks to inspire a thought-provoking conversation about its role in shaping our society and whether it is a power we should continue to wield.
https://instagram.com/marleyjaxx