DOC STORYMAKING - Lehigh Valley Stories

LAFAYETTE COLLEGE * LEHIGH UNIVERSITY * MUHLENBERG COLLEGE

LEHIGH VALLEY STORIES

9 Original Short Documentaries from

DOC 150: Introduction to Documentary Storymaking

Fall 2017

All are welcome

Film Screening and Student Filmmaker Talkback

SOS—SAVING OUR SHAD

For years, shad moved easily through the Delaware watershed, but now they can’t reach their spawning grounds. What’s stopping them? (10:00) Filmmakers: Devin Domeyer (MUH), Anna Golub (LAF), Emily Ramirez (LAF)

THE LOSS WE CAN GAIN

This film uncovers the food waste problem in the Lehigh Valley and reveals the active roles the community is taking to combat it. (10:00) Filmmakers: Kiera Kehoe (LEH), Josh Kline (LAF), Aidan Trevisan (LAF)

A WORLD OF GRAY

Statistics can easily show how addiction to opioids is on the rise. Its effects on families are often overlooked and no amount of numerical research can expose you to the reality of the epidemic. (10:00) Filmmakers: Kenzie Corbin (LAF), Luke Madronal (LAF), Laura Pezzulich (MUH)

ART IN THE BANANA

Integrating the arts more into our lives enriches each of us, and because engaging in the arts brings individuals together, it fosters community. (10:00) Filmmakers: Trott Montina (MUH), Ricky Peacock (LAF), Tracey Robinson (LAF)

DIGITAL DIVIDE

In an increasingly technologically-connected world, this film interrogates the accessibility and necessity of community wifi in the city of Allentown. (9:00) Filmmakers: Ayanna Costley (MUH), Annie Diaz (MUH), Reggie Lahens (LEH), David Owalabi (LEH)

DEEPENING OUR ROOTS

LaFarm harvests more than just produce; it harvests connections between the college, community, and the Lehigh Valley. (8:42) Filmmakers: Julia Ciciarelli (LAF), Lisa Salomon (LAF), Grace Veghte (LAF)

PB ‘N LV

A film where discoveries of lead in the Lehigh Valley present a huge concern based on how it’s impacting the health of the community and its children. (7:00) Filmmakers: Mekhi Bryant (LEH), Lauren Mathisen (LAF), Donterrius Walker (LEH)

EASTON UPGRADED

A documentary short about the recent restaurant development in downtown Easton, PA. (5:15) Filmmakers: Natalie Acopian (LAF), Margie Lewis (LAF)

NOT LIKE YOU

DACA students are working towards a college degree while constantly fearing deportation.  (10:00) Filmmakers: Andrea Bonilla (LAF), Yannick Gbadouwey (LEH), Shreya Nebhwani (LAF)