In 2009, Rubicon Seven Foundation, Inc. formed out of the stark realization that our global effort to reach sustainable life solutions is largely impossible if we do not completely and holistically engage all people in this transformation. Our motivation extends beyond the core principle of creating social justice and fairness. Rather, it is born from seeing that those closest to the earth – often our poorest community members – are the keys to unlocking regenerative solutions to heal our planet. Through actions of care and exploration into who we are, we can build processes of meaningful collaboration to create healthy life. From Rubicon Seven Foundation's viewpoint, regenerating the health of our ecological and human diversity is an essential path to not only our salvation, but our ability to thrive.
Rubicon Seven Foundation seeks to move beyond notions of "empowerment" to processes of "co-powerment," where we communally spark regenerative practices to create socio-ecological vibrancy. We create processes of co-learning where we purposely construct diverse collaborations, realizing a range of perspectives typically generates much more effective and holistic solutions. Rubicon Seven Foundation is deeply committed to taking a whole-systems approach, where we fuse the tools of sociology, ecology, permaculture, and sustainable environment-making to support an ethic of care. By working across a diverse range of areas, we create synergistic effectiveness.
Is a feature-length documentary film focusing on the work of Albert Cullum, an elementary school teacher for over thirty years and a pioneer in American education. Albert Cullum ignited the imagination of his young students, and through his passionate use of poetry and drama, built their self-confidence and inspired them to new heights of originality and joy. Championing an unorthodox educational philosophy, Mr. Cullum regularly taught his elementary school children literary masterpieces, most notable the works of Shakespeare, Sophocles, and Shaw. The one-of-a-kind film will interweave scenes from rare archival television broadcasts and film footage documenting these projects (several recorded in the early 1960's by Robert Downey) with interviews from Mr. Cullum and many of his former students..
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9/11 - A Touch of Greatness
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9/25 - The Story of Anvil
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What emerges in this film is a portrait of lives transformed by this maverick teacher who enabled children to embrace the "heroic deed" and through the power of language find their own inner greatness. Featured as the Opening Night Film at the Margaret Mead Film Festival and winner of Best Documentary award at the Ohio Independent Film Festival. Winner of the Golden Starfish Award for Best Documentary at the Hamptons International Film Festival and People's Choice Award at the Starz Denver International Film Festival. This Emmy-nominated film has aired on PBS/Independent Lens. Distributed by First Run Features. Also available through Netflix and at Amazon.com
Awards
Best Documentary: Hampton's Film Festival
Audience Award for Best Documentary: Denver Int'l Film Festival
Contact:
First Run Features
http://firstrunfeatures.com/touchofgreatnessdvd.html
Tedrowe Bonner, Rubicon Seven Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 787 New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 517-4113
info@blacktopfilmseries.com
When
Movies start slightly after sundown.
Refreshments
Food, drinks, wine and beer available for purchase by Filling Station. Popcorn and Candy to be served by Mackenzies. (We thank you for respecting the no outside alcohol policy!)
Seating
Bring your own folding chair or pillow, and let's be comfortable. There is room for 250 people.
Highlights
Meet Art Jones, Director of "Going Nomad," for a short Q & A after the film 7/29/2010.
Meet Larry Locke, Director of "Pin Gods," for a short Q & A after the film 8/12/2010.
Travel
Ride your bike or take the train, and come see New Canaan. Free bag of popcorn for train riders and bicyclists!
Train Schedule: Stamford - New Canaan (Through 8/20)
| To: New Canaan | From: New Canaan | ||
| Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive |
| 16:45:00 | 17:15:00 | 19:22:00 | 19:38:00 |
| 17:55:00 | 18:13:00 | 20:09:00 | 20:25:00 |
| 18:52:00 | 19:12:00 | 21:30:00 | 21:46:00 |
| 19:39:00 | 19:59:00 | 22:40:00 | 22:56:00 |
| 20:26:00 | 20:46:00 | 23:40:00 | 23:56:00 |
