The Creative High follows nine artists in recovery from addiction who are transformed by creativity in their tumultuous search for identity and freedom.

Painted Nails follows a Vietnamese immigrant’s life-changing journey.

From director Erica Jordan, Seeing Slavery provides unprecedented access to intimate images and stories of survivors of slavery and those currently enslaved, unraveling the unseen worlds of human trafficking, forced labor, and prostitution with brutal candor. We follow the eye of the camera through the prolific images of humanitarian photographer, Lisa Kristine while hearing the poignant voices of those enslaved and freed. Seeing Slavery unfolds without pretense or judgment but with profound visual images which move you to action.

TangibleHope.Org - For a total of $2.00 per day per girl, the results of this program are extraordinary and tangible. The young girls transform from parasite – ridden waifs with very little hope for the future to empowered young women with confidence and leadership capabilities.

“Walls of Sand,” directed by Erica Jordan, has been restored and is now available on Slamdance Channel slamdancechannel.com/films/walls-of-sand/6201abb50ba198066e22b772 Walls of Sand is notable for being the first contemporary feature film to be available in its entirety on the internet. The story follows a unique friendship between an Iranian student struggling to get a green card (played by Shirin Etessam, who co-wrote and co-produced the film) and an agoraphobic mother locked in a bitter custody battle. Ms. Jordan shot the film in a moody black-and-white, reflecting the monochromatic worlds of its leading characters, and carefully charted their growing common bond which eventually liberated the women from their respective emotional prisons.

FEESA's overarching goal is to vastly improve the quality of life for South Africa's suffering masses and to make a difference that will be felt for generations to come. They will accomplish this by empowering teachers, employing single women, and ultimately putting food in the belly of every starving kid who shows a willingness to learn. It is thier strong belief that the only way the poverty stricken country can climb out of its hole is through a commitment to education.

Proposition 37 was a California ballot measure in California at a statewide election This initiative statute would require labeling of genetically engineered food, with some exceptions. It would disallow the practice of labeling genetically engineered food with the word "natural." This proposition was one of the main concerns by the organizers of the March Against Monsanto.

Feature documentary about Spike and Mike Festival of Animation

The search for knowledge, understanding and growth is continuous. San Mateo Adult & Career Education is the catalyst for student intellectual growth, creativity, and sustained health. We develop skilled workers, strong families, and successful communities by offering opportunities to learn at every stage of adult life.

A short documentary for Opera San Jose while rehearsing Three Decembers.

They set out to make a documentary about AIDS, never expecting to become a part of the story.

Inspired by a family gumbo tradition, Our Daily Bread is a performance experience that honors individual food legacies and engages all of the senses. It asks you to examine your food practices and the subsequent physical and environmental effects, both positive and negative. At once nostalgic, affirming, alarming and delicious, Our Daily Bread promises to stimulate the mouth and the mind. Video produced and edited by: Erica Jordan CounterPULSE Theater 1310 Mission St. SF Counterpulse.org Choreography: Amara Tabor-Smith Directed: Ellen Sebastian Chang Set Design: Lauren Elder Music composed by Ajayi Lumumba Jackson Featuring spoken word artists: Aimee Suzara Ramona Webb Dancers: Stephanie Bastos, Delina Patrice Brooks, Adriel Eddo, Eyla Moore, Alicia Walters