Projects
Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian
Kate Beane, a young Dakota Woman, explores the extraordinary life of her celebrated relative, Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa). Biography and journey come together as Kate traces Eastman’s path—from traditional Dakota boyhood, through education at Dartmouth College, and in later roles as physician, lecturer and Native American advocate.
Read MoreDon’t Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Story
A documentary portrait of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, a string band from Raleigh, North Carolina, and their mentor, fiddler Joe Thompson (1919—2012). The film captures how three African-Americans from the hip-hop generation embraced a 19th-century genre and took it to new heights, winning a Grammy in 2010. The story of the band’s meteoric rise, from…
Read MoreTransplant: A Gift For Life
This feature documentary reveals the powerful emotions and science involved in vital organ transplants. 2012 Midwest Regional Emmy Award winner. John Whitehead: Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
Read MoreFirst Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language
A language is lost every fourteen days. One of those endangered tongues is Minnesota’s own Ojibwe language. Now a new generation of Ojibwe scholars and educators are racing against time to save the language. John Whitehead: Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
Read MoreMississippi National River Recreation Area
Visitor Center film produced for the National Park Service, 2009.
Read MoreStorySwap
Swedish-American elders and recently immigrated students from Wellstone High School come together to share stories about the immigrant experience. Produced for the Swedish-American Institute, 2012.
Read MoreSt. Olaf Choir: The First 100 Years
Members of the St. Olaf choir community reminisce as the choir celebrates its 100th year. Produced for Twin Cites Public Television, 2011.
Read MoreThe Practice of Science
How does science work? World-renowned bee expert and MacArthur Genius Grant winner, Dr. Marla Spivak, shares her take on the scientific method. Did you ever wonder if bees sleep? Dr. Spivak does! Produced for Bell Museum Productions, 2012.
Read MoreMinnesota: A History of the Land
Minnesota: A History of the Land tells the story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota. From the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today’s suburbs. The series seeks to entertain as it enriches our understanding of Minnesota’s past, present and future. Features an Emmy-Award winning original soundtrack by Peter Ostroushko.…
Read MoreMake ’Em Dance: The Hackerberry Ramblers’ Story
In their nineties when this was filmed, members of the The Hackberry Ramblers have been playing a toe-tapping blend of Cajun music and Western swing for seven decades. Part band biography, part road movie, Make Em Dance keeps up with these agin’ ragin’ Cajuns on tour from the Louisiana bayou to MTV. Aired on PBS’…
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