- No Place Like Home
- Akeret Films is currently raising funds to produce a documentary about the resettlement of Somali Bantu in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Bantu face many obstacles as they try to assimilate into a community wrestling with its own set of issues. Julie Akeret plans to chronicle their story, with an emphasis on the issues faced by the Somali women and the local groups aiding them in their transition.
- Henry Spira - He Speaks for All Species
- Henry Spira, arguably the most effective animal rights
activist in our time, is profiled in this moving tribute
to this remarkable man. The piece chronicles two of Henry's early campaigns --
among the first major victories for the animal rights movement -- which effectively
jump-started this rapidly growing movement. This piece is part one of what will
be an hour-long profile of three activists.
No Place Like Home has received fundraising and management support from The Fund for Women Artists.