S1.E5 ∙ Pole Dancers Bust Myths About Their Sport

Short insights of old, traditional children's games, as they were played by kids.

When times get tough, to whom do you turn? In the heart of Central Appalachia, where poverty for many is a lifelong burden, the answer to that question often is limited. When the Garretts, a loving family in Jonesville, VA, are swindled by a fraudulent contractor, they are left with nowhere to turn and a house in disrepair. That is until they hear about the Appalachia Service Project. In this touching portrayal of a family in need and a group of people ready to help, filmmakers Doug Seirup and Brean Cunningham illuminate the true meaning of lending a hand to a neighbor, in the documentary feature, Expect Miracles.

Although the controversy surrounding same-sex families raising children has become more prevalent in recent years, laws and views on the topic are rapidly changing. Unbreakable Threads portrays a personal and intimate perspective of same-sex families raising children in a society that is not always accepting. This film is trying to raise awareness of the ever-changing families of today. The film also incorporates experts' views as well as high-profile interviews. The stories presented show hope and acceptance, courage and adversity.

My objective is to inspire with stories of five 4th stage cancer survivors who have far exceeded their dire diagnosis and prognosis; This film is about cancer survivors who have lived exciting and fulfilling lives after a 4th stage diagnosis. I want this to inspire families and friends of cancer survivors and people without illness in their lives and see that they can change their lives also. I want to show how cancer is different today and becoming more of a manageable disease in our lifetime.