Pakesso Mukash and the Konnected.tv crew brave high altitudes on an epic journey to the Peruvian Andes to meet Zenón Gomel Apaza, a Quechua farmer who has spearheaded a campaign to combat hunger in Peru’s rural communities through ancient knowledge and agrodiversity. Zenón invites us into his garden to show us how he uses traditional farming methods and sacred rituals to cultivate an array of traditional Quechua food staples amid growing concerns about global warming.
Grade levels: Adult
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Cellular Signaling
Beginning with the basic concepts of a biological signal and receptor the definition of signal transduction is explained. We then explore various ways in which cells signal other cells: paracine, synaptic and endocrine. Extensive use of animated graphics brings the processes of signal processing to life, showing how the various types of signaling molecules enter cells and how their receptors operate, in particular channel-linked and G- protein receptors. Second messengers are explained. The final section deals with signal amplification, divergent and convergent pathways.
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Independent Lens: A Fish Story – Public Performance
Fish Story is the tale of two women in a battle for the ocean. Angela Sanfilippo and Shareen Davis, born into fishing families, both married men who make a living from the sea. But their way of life is threatened when environmental organizations file a lawsuit that could put hundreds of fishermen out of business. With heartache and humor, this story finds the women at the center of a political storm as they try to save both fish and fishermen.
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Stunts
Break it Down goes Hollywood to uncover the magic of movie stunts; real guns, fake blood and a whole lot of cinematic secrets.
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Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Hakkers Organics
Hakkers Organics grows certified organic potatoes for wholesale distribution across North America. This film showcases the process from harvesting a potato to getting it ready to ship. It also discusses the benefits of organic farming.
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Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Gitigaanes
Gitigaanes is an urban Anishinaabe microfarm in Toronto. This film showcases indigenous food, growing methods, and the benefits of urban farms.
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Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Penny Lane Organic Farm
The farmers live on the original homestead of his grandparents and are the third generation to operate the family farm in southwest Saskatchewan near Swift Current. On their 3,500 acres they grow certified organic grain, alfalfa and pulse crops, and rent 1,200 acres of permanent pasture to neighbours. This film includes topics related to accessing land, succession planning, farming equipment, and ecological farming.
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Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Red Barn Dairy
Red Barn Dairy consists of 160 acres of land, a herd of 60 milking Alpine goats and a processing facility where milk is bottled, as well as a number of cheeses and yogurts are prepared. This film includes topics related to taking care of goats, running a farm business and the importance of farmers markets.
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Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Prairie Garden Seeds
Founded in 1986, Prairie Garden Seeds is a small, family-operated seed company based in Saskatchewan, Canada, operated by a daughter-father team. They organically produce about 95% of the seeds offered in their seed catalog. The film showcases harvesting wet and dry seeds, seed storage, and the importance of seed sovereignty to our agricultural system.