by Dr. Mebane | Aug 7, 2014 | All, Documentaries
See the full article at “Years of Living Dangerously” Name First Honoree of 2014 Environmental Media Awards (Exclusive)” by Ryan Gajewski on 8-7-14 in The Hollywood Reporter. Environmental Media Association (EMA)
by Dr. Mebane | Mar 28, 2014 | All, Documentaries
One aspect of my public health training that I value highly is an appreciation and respect for a global perspective. As different as we can be, we are also all the same. We laugh. We cry. We suffer. We help each other. Films like Hidden Pictures: a personal journey...
by Dr. Mebane | Dec 13, 2013 | All, Community, Documentaries
In late November, I had the pleasure of attending the 8th Annual Carrboro Film Festival in North Carolina. A friend and I saw 31 films in eight hours and 15 minutes over two days. Yes…whew! In addition to being a tad overwhelmed by the sheer volume of what I saw, I...
by Dr. Mebane | Dec 6, 2013 | All, Campaigns, Documentaries
Yesterday, the world began to publicly reminisce about and celebrate the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95. Individuals and organizations have been discussing his life and legacy, including what he did...
by Dr. Mebane | Oct 2, 2013 | All, Documentaries
One of the advantages of finding a great documentary or video about a health topic is that few words are needed to explain, experience and learn. Here is a wonderful example. Suleika Jaouad, a writer in her early 20s from Sarasota Springs, N.Y., has been honored and...
by Dr. Mebane | Sep 13, 2013 | All, Documentaries
I have to admit that the idea for a post on food in film came to me in a roundabout way. Earlier this week, I saw a Facebook post by the Institute of Medicine publicizing a September 16, 2013 public workshop on “Mapping the Food System and its Effects.” Yes, ladies...
