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Bullfrog Communities, a project of Bullfrog Films, is pleased to announce the availability of major award-winning new releases for virtual or in-person community and campus-wide screenings this winter.

Book now for Winter events!

WELCOME TO THE OIL MACHINE

As we go to more extreme lengths to fulfill the global demand for oil, the path to satisfaction becomes much more costly—and more treacherous. Amidst a worldwide struggle to cut emissions and phase out oil based products, a younger generation of climate activists seeks to confront the stranglehold oil has on the world economy. With a diverse cast of voices ranging from climate advocates to Big Oil executives, THE OIL MACHINE reveals the impediments to a rapid global transition to renewables.

MEDITATIONS IN THE WILD

In this contemplative quest through Grand Teton National Park, humans and other animals reunite in an inspired collaboration between filmmaker Emma Davie (THE OIL MACHINE) and philosopher David Abram ("The Spell of the Sensuous"). To Abram, the wild is more than a subject of observation; it's a fertile pool of wisdom waiting to be rediscovered. See the world through new eyes in BECOMING ANIMAL, a perspective-shifting journey into the so-called natural world.

THE POWER OF INDIGENOUS ART

Witness the power of Robert Davidson's 14,000 year old Haida culture in HAIDA MODERN. Through the life and work of a Haida artist and cultural icon, discover how Indigenous activists lead critical battles for environmental justice. Emboldened by the enduring culture of the Haida people, Davidson's stunning art and bold activism renews our connection with the natural world and each other.

WORKING CLASS WARRIORS

Explore the diverse world of worker-owned cooperatives in the Cincinnati network known as Coop-Cincy.  These trailblazers are converting existing businesses into full-fledged worker-owned cooperatives, showing the world that the working class doesn't need to settle for less. Take a look into a city full of economic justice and solidarity, a city that WORKS FOR ALL. 

REVIVING DEAD SOIL

Concrete and asphalt cover once biodiverse landscapes that could regulate the Earth's temperature. How can we reverse this destructive path fueled by shortsighted greed? In an ecological and solution-oriented approach to the climate crisis, REGENERATING LIFE centers on restoring the Earth's ability to self-regulate. Celebrate the farmers, scientists, and activists fighting to restore the biosphere and give the reins back to Mother Nature. 

DECONSTRUCTED ART

In a junkyard, in the middle of what was once one of the world's richest salmon streams, famed Haida Manga artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas found automobile hoods. To some, these would be scrap. To him, they were a vessel with which he could confront the boundaries between contemporary and so-called "Native Art." MEDDLE is available now in a double-feature bundled with GYAANGEE.

VOICES OF THE SILENCED

In this sequel to the award-winning film HAIDA MODERN, master carver Robert Davidson juxtaposes an old work, one memorializing the wrongs his people suffered at the hands of colonizers, with a new work, one celebrating the cultural and political reawakening of the Indigenous peoples of the world. Through the eyes and artwork of this leading figure in the renaissance of Haida art and culture, witness the extraordinary beauty of Davidson's masterful carvings as he captures the essence of Haida histories. GYAANGEE is available now in a double-feature bundled with MEDDLE.

These films are available both virtually and for in-person events. For more information on booking a virtual screening right now, please go to Bullfrog Communities Streaming.

Click the links above or below to see trailers and for more information.

THE OIL MACHINE
Our economic, historical and emotional entanglement with oil gets ever more complex as we hurtle towards climate catastrophe. Can we break our addiction?
"THE OIL MACHINE reveals in stunning imagery and trenchant commentary just how dangerous and irrational our collective addiction to oil is. This film is a valuable teaching tool to prepare the next generation of climate advocates and community activists for the battle to secure their future." Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law Emeritus

BECOMING ANIMAL
An urgent and immersive audiovisual quest, BECOMING ANIMAL forges a path into the places where humans and other animals meet.
"You can taste the wildness of the living Earth in this marvelous film. This is at once a meditative invitation to deeper knowing and belonging, and an astute reflection on what it means to write, film, and record." David George Haskell, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Biology, University of the South, Sewanee

HAIDA MODERN
Portrait of Haida artist, Robert Davidson, whose art and activism point the way towards a renewed connection with the natural world, perhaps saving us from ourselves.
"HAIDA MODERN provides a welcome window into Davidson's culturally specific aesthetic and activism that have played an enormous role in strengthening the international recognition of indigenous artists." Mark Dean Johnson, Professor of Art, San Francisco State University

WORKS FOR ALL
Since 2011 Co-op Cincy has been building an inspiring network of worker-owned cooperatives in Cincinnati to create a regional economy that works for all.
"Black workers, immigrants, women, youth, and working people shut out by corporations are nurturing a solidarity economy in Southwest Ohio. WORKS FOR ALL provides us with a glimpse of beautiful stories from these communities, stories I think we will look back on as seeds for what came next." Esteban Kelly, Executive Director, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives

REGENERATING LIFE
How to cool the planet, feed the world, and live happily ever after.
"A reminder to go back to the basics! REGENERATING LIFE is a call to action to replace life-destroying economic and political systems with ones that seek to rebuild the soil, safeguard water sources, and protect the biodiversity on the planet." Alberto Arenas, Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona

MEDDLE
Acclaimed Haida Manga artist, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, pushes the boundaries of the art world by challenging the divide between contemporary and so-called "Native Art."
"Pairing Yahgulanaas' words with images of urban and natural places in the Pacific Northwest, Meddle asserts the need for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in our response to the current environmental crisis." Elizabeth Hutchinson, Associate Professor of American Art History, Barnard College, Columbia University

GYAANGEE
Famed Haida artist Robert Davidson carves his latest monumental totem pole and gives a rare insight into the deeper meanings of North Coast Indigenous art works.
"[GYAANGEE: BEYOND BEING SILENCED] reveals Robert Davidson's dedication to collaboration and knowledge sharing. We witness the artist's deep knowledge of how to bring Haida histories into physical form as he brings this pole to life." Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse, Director, Bill Holm Center for the Study of Northwest Native Art, University of Washington

See https://www.bullfrogcommunities.com for a complete list of our titles. If you have questions, contact me at [email protected].

Coming Soon: In ECOSOPHIA, take a philosophical look into ecology, economics, and climate change.

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Alex, Bullfrog Communities
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