NEWS
7/3/20
Free Streaming: Sacred Spaces of Greater Cincinnati
In addition to celebrating the rich art and architecture in our churches, temples and mosques, Sacred Spaces of Greater Cincinnati promotes understanding of the history of diverse social groups in Greater Cincinnati. We’re pleased to provide free access to the program at this unique time in our history when the global pandemic and racial justice movement challenge us to grow. Our hope is that new audiences come to appreciate the amazing religious art and architecture here, as well as the diverse experiences and common values we share, through exploration of these uplifting places in our community. Watch: https://vimeo.com/435180362
4/8/20
Digital Access to A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun
A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun is now available for rental and download through Vimeo On Demand. If you haven’t seen or purchased the program, this makes doing so easy and convenient. Here’s the link: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lucybraun
3/8/20
Online Learning
Education experts at Cincinnati Museum Center in collaboration with our production team created lesson plans to be used in conjunction with A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun. Materials are available on the Cincinnati Museum Center / Edge of Appalachia website: https://www.cincymuseum.org/dr-e-lucy-braun/
8/24/19
Maryland Native Plant Society Screening
The Western Mountains Chapter of the Maryland Native Plant Society screened A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun as the Feature Presentation at their 2019 Conference. Dr. Sunshine Brosi, a forester and professor at Frostburg State University, introduced the program. Dr. Brosi was interviewed for the film, and provides insightful commentary in the program.
8/22/19
Northern Kentucky Screening
The Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council, Boone County Arboretum and Taking Root hosted a screening of A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun at the Kenton County Extension Agency in Erlanger. Dr. Shannon Galbraith-Kent presented a talk on the Natural History of Northern Kentucky Forests prior to the film showing.
8/10/19
Emmy Nomination
We were nominated for an Emmy award from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and attended the Gala Ceremony in Louisville on August 10th. We didn’t receive the Emmy, but it was a great honor to receive the nomination. Only about 32% of submitted entries reach a high enough standard to be recognized as a nominee.
7/14/19
Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Screening
We’re headed to Western Carolina University for the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, July 17 – 20, 2019. Excited to participate and show A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun. We love the mountains and forests of North Carolina, and so did Lucy and Annette!
6/5/19
Cincinnati Nature Center Screening
Tickets are still available for an upcoming special event at Cincinnati Nature Center! A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun will be shown this Sunday, June 9th, 2019, at 2PM as part of CNC’s Conversations on Conservation Series. A discussion follows with panelists including Devere Burt, Cory Christopher, PhD, Martin McAllister, and me. If you are in the Cincinnati area and haven’t seen the film (or want to see it again), this is a great opportunity to enjoy it in a great setting.
5/29/19
A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun will be screened at the Society for Economic Botany Conference at the University of Cincinnati,
June 2 – 6. Scientists and students from 14 countries are registered to attend. This year’s conference theme is The Future of Forests: Perspectives from Indigenous People, Traditional Practices and Conservation. The documentary will show Monday evening at 6:45PM. It’s paired with Trees in Trouble, a documentary by Andrea Torrice, that highlights current threats to our trees and forests.
5/9/19
We’re excited to be screening A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun for Wild Ones Oak Openings in Toledo on Tuesday, May 14th. If you’re in the area, please join us!
4/6/19
Lots of upcoming broadcasts of our program this month in celebration of Earth Day, including one April 7th at 6PM on CET. Thank you to John Kiesewetter for this lovely write-up on his blog on WVXU.org.
3/11/19
Check out this exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center. It highlights photography taken at the Edge Appalachia Preserves, which were highlighted in A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun. The documentary is also showing as part of the exhibit. Beautiful place. Beautiful images.
3/10/19
A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun will be distributed via satellite to national public television stations by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) starting on Saturday, March 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. NETA distributes educational programming to over 100 public television stations throughout the U.S. and its territories. Contact the program director of your local public television station to get the program scheduled in your television market.