Butterfly In The Sky tells the story of the beloved PBS children’s series "Reading Rainbow," its iconic host LeVar Burton, and the challenges its creators faced in cultivating a love of reading through television. Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories,Reading Rainbow introduced the w ..read more

Memphis is wild at heart. He lives on the edge, pursuing his dreams with grit. But as a young man with cerebral palsy, living without government support, Memphis feels stuck. Saddled with their own baggage, Memphis’ parents waver between supporting his desire for independence and pushing him towards a more pragmatic reality. Seneca, his best friend, struggles to reconcile her own big ambitions with her small town life – and her relationship with Memphis. Shot over five years, debut director David Zucker’s Your Friend, Memphis is an intimate portrait of Memphis’ dogged determination: to bridge ..read more

This episode features Maria Loohufvud and Love Martinsen, the creators of Calendar girls, being interviewed by Alfred Hopton of Storic Media for their 2022 nominated Nashville film festival documentary feature.   About the film: Florida's most dedicated dance team for women over 60, shaking up the outdated image of "the little old lady," and calling for everyone to dance their hearts out, while they still can.   #documentary #storicmedia  #calendargirls  #nashvillefilmfest #podcasts #interview #filmmaking #dance    Showing: Sun, Oct 2nd, 4:00 PM @ Tennessee Perfor ..read more

In the midst of deep ideological divisions in our country, it is easy to forget how intrinsically connected we all are. Connections shaped by systemic structures, often patriarchal and racist in nature, that were developed hundreds of years ago. IN THE BONES takes the viewer to Mississippi, the state where women have the fewest rights and protections, and draws connections between regional policies, particularly around equal pay and abortion, that have the potential to affect women and children across the nation. These connections are unearthed through collaging together intimate moments in th ..read more

Maggie (Dianna Agron) tracks down her estranged and reclusive father Lloyd (Thomas Haden Church); together they attempt to make first contact. #acidman  #podcasts #interview #filmmaking  #storicmedia  #nashvillefilmfest  Showing: Sat, Oct 1st, 5:00 PM @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Johnson Theater Runtime: 87 minutes Director:Alexandre Lehmann Screenwriter:Alex Lehmann, Chris Dowling Producer:Liz Cardenas, Christian Agypt Executive Producer:  Matt Bradley, Ron Bradley, Laurent Fumeron, Daniel Goroshko, Rodolphe Sanze, Sharunya Varriale, Alan Pao, Kim DeLonghi, Ky ..read more

Family, football and history come to life in an intimate portrait of the Dean family, longtime residents of the historic town of Pahokee, Florida. As we take a journey back home, with filmmaker Ira McKinley, to the land of sugarcane, he reconnects with his niece Bridget and nephew Alvin and explores their shared family history that spans seven generations. Told through stories that transcend space and time, Outta The Muck presents an intimate portrait of a community that resists despair with love, remaining fiercely self-determined, while forging its own unique narrative of Black achievement ..read more

The “NashFilm Podcast Series” is a series of podcasts featuring filmmakers featured at the 2023 Nashville Film Festival. This series of interviews will feature films in the festival in the documentary features category: Butterfly in the Sky, Carol & Johnny, Your Friend Memphis, Relative, Outta the Muck, Calendar Girls, Still Working 9 to 5, My Name is Andrea and In the Bones. #interview #filmmaking #genderinequality #storicmedia #nashvillefilmfest #podcasts #dollyparton #janefonda Showing: Sun, Oct 2nd, 6:00 PM @ The Franklin Theatre Runtime:95 minutes Pa ..read more