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Ethnic Expressions from the Mosaic of the Americas
Martinique Coastline |
With Producer Ann Armstrong Scarboro of Mosaic Media Arts, Full Duck Productions has directed and edited the documentary series, "Ethnic Expressions from the Mosaic of the Americas." These dynamic interviews with writers and artists whose roots lie in the Caribbean present their vision, passion and art, along with historical background and visual illustration. The documentary videos are suitable for upper-secondary or college classes in ethnic literature, multiculturalism, history, French language, Caribbean studies, and creative writing. They address topics of slavery, cultural alienation and regeneration, Creole culture, French policies in the colonies, Caribbean politics, Caribbean literature and art, and the role of the artist. Some titles available in French and English or with Teacher's Guide. More titles to come. A video based on an interview with award-winning writer Edwidge Danticat was released in 2006. An interview with an award-winning ceramist, artist and historian, Victor Anicet, was released in 2008.
Lakewood Symphony Orchestra
Matt Switzer conducting the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra |
The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra is an all volunteer organization that generates five community concerts a year. Programs could not be produced without extensive fundraising, such as auctions and garage sales, and a massive drive to increase ticket sales to fill their new venue at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Full Duck Productions volunteered to provide a 30-second Public Service Announcement for broadcast on Lakewood local channel KLTV to boost audience attendance.
The Harmony Project
Artist and student, Cheltenham Elementary |
Conceived by an innovative group of educators, this educational project has kept Full Duck busy documenting its activities since its inception in 1999. Artists and musicians are paired with teachers in public schools where together they teach units on literacy, math, history and other academic subjects. Children learn the academic lessons as well as how to focus, plan, present a project, and best of all, how to enjoy learning.
American Recorder Society
Recorder repairman discussing recorder construction |
This video tells the story of the historical and modern playing of the recorder--the musical instrument that everyone met in grade school. The video is vital background for music teachers and amateur music buffs looking for musical connections. It shows how the once most popular instrument of nobility and commoners is enjoyed by amateurs and professionals today. You see school children learning and performing, amateurs meeting together to share music and friendship, and professionals demonstrating virtuoso skills. The video provides a historical lesson and an inspiration to produce music.
