When the Dutch fourteen year old Laura Dekker set out to sail around the world solo, she embraced the following motto: do not be afraid. It was this fearlessness and determination that inspired filmmaker Jillian Schlesinger to capture Laura’s story in her film Maidentrip, which...
“If we act on the side of justice, we have the power to turn tides," Desmond Tutu [caption id="attachment_30576" align="alignright" width="300"] Kathleen Dean Moore, a river runs through her mind[/caption] A moral imperative is the basic experience of encountering the right and compels a person to act. Ask...
In March 2007, the FDA recalled more than 60 million cans of cat and dog food after the death of 14 pets. Later that year, Chinese-made toys were recalled: Mattel took several of its Barbie and Polly Pocket products off the shelves because of concerns...
Mountainfilm in Telluride’s 35th annual festival celebrations will be boosted by what festival director David Holbrooke describes as an extraordinarily diverse and high quality line up. "Our films are really strong this year across the board,” he said. “Whether they are climbing, environmental or just general interest...
An anti-fracking concert and protest film Powder on mountain slopes. Rivers running steady and strong. Alpine meadows filled with summer flowers. Crowds of happy people, in town for the festivals, fill every bed and restaurant. And opposition to fracking or any other carbon-based energy source,...
"Tiny," gestation to pay dirt: A writer and multimedia project manager based in Boulder, Colorado, Merete Mueller is laser-focused on environmental sustainability. She has worked as managing editor of "Elephant Journal," as a project manager at a slow food travel organization, and at a mobile app...
[caption id="attachment_30656" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim DeChristopher: We are all "Bidder 70"[/caption] Editor's Note: Break out the champagne. We received an email on Thursday, May 16, reminding us that the documentary made by Telluride locals George & Beth Gage about Tim DeChristopher, "Bidder 70," a true labor...
[caption id="attachment_30360" align="alignright" width="183"] Kevin Pearce, star of The Crash Reel" & director Lucy Walker[/caption] "Beautiful but not showy...
Editor’s note: This year marks Mountainfilm’s 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm’s vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...
Editor’s note: This year marks Mountainfilm’s 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm’s vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...
