The poster for the film "Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach," displays the salvia divinorum plant leaf. Pepperdine alumna Erin Wyche directed the film. Photo courtesy of Solarium Media Erin Wyche graduated from Pepperdine in 2007 with a degree in Media Production. In March 2008, Wyche began filming her debut documentary about a Salvia plant in Mexico, but she died in 2013 … [Read more...] about Late Pepperdine Alumna’s Feature Film, ‘Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach,’ Released
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Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer
The documentary short examines the role of empathy in today's society by taking a look at the story of Jesse Billauer and the founding of his organization Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to helping adaptive athletes realize their dream of surfing. Credits: Directed by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn Written by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn Featuring: … [Read more...] about Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer
Film Review: ‘The Minimalists: Less is Now’ Ironically Lacks in Many Aspects
The poster of the Netflix original documentary, "The Minimalists: Less is Now," launched Jan. 1, shows minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus surrounded by storage boxes. Millburn and Nicodemus informed viewers of the current consumer culture and created a sense of urgency for a minimalistic lifestyle. Photos courtesy of Netflix Minimalists … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Minimalists: Less is Now’ Ironically Lacks in Many Aspects
Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie
Photos courtesy of NetflixAlthough it’s not intended to be a spooky Halloween movie, the new Netflix original documentary “Shirkers” is definitely an eerie tale. The movie was released Oct. 26 and tells the story of a film that goes back to Singapore in the 1990's.The film focuses on Sandi Tan, who tells the twisted story of recovering the stolen footage of a … [Read more...] about Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie
Scientists, Divers Discuss Vanishing Coral Reefs
Photos courtesy of "Chasing Coral" production coordinator Joan Hobbs.Coral at Glover ReefAs less than five percent of the ocean has been explored, one of Earth's major biomes remains a mystery. The 2017 documentary, "Chasing Coral," dives into the unknown by examining a crucial marine ecosystem, coral reefs."Chasing Coral" follows a team of scientists, divers and photographers … [Read more...] about Scientists, Divers Discuss Vanishing Coral Reefs