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⏲ Duration: 3 min 70 sec
✓ Published: 23-May-2016
✓ Published: 23-May-2016
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We produced this short film in conversation with our partners, Ben Barson, and Gizelxanath Rodriguez, artists and musicians living in Pittsburgh, PA. Our film centers around the concept of ecosocialism and seeks to highlight the intersectionality between social justice and sustainability. Throughout our piece, Ben and Gizel discuss ecosocialism and its importance through their love of music and the unique medium of graphic novels. nThis film was created as part of a larger collaboration between
We produced this short film in conversation with our partners, Ben Barson, and Gizelxanath Rodriguez, artists and musicians living in Pittsburgh, PA. Our film centers around the concept of ecosocialism and seeks to highlight the intersectionality between social justice and sustainability. Throughout our piece, Ben and Gizel discuss ecosocialism and its importance through their love of music and the unique medium of graphic novels. nThis film was created as part of a larger collaboration between
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