PEACEMAKERS
Palestinians & Jews Together at Camp

WINNER OF 2007 WAVE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL CABLE PROGRAMMING View the trailer Order free DVD

In September, 2005, 140 Jews, Muslims and Christians of all ages came to spend three days near Yosemite National Park. The participants of this Palestinian-Jewish Family Peacemakers Camp were from both North America and the Middle East. Their intention was to live and learn together, and help ease the fears and real challenges of this troubled region. As a community they exchanged life stories and explored difficult issues. Through guided exercises and play, art and culture, song and dance -- the participants 'broke the ice' and grew closer. Face to face, and heart to heart, they discovered common ground, demonstrating what peaceful coexistence and collaboration can and will look like -- many forming deep, ongoing friendships and connections. Running time: 83 minutes

MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS . . .The Tie That Bonds

Produced by Marigold Fine & May Wolff, LCSW
The many facets of the Mother-Daughter relationship are explored through interviews with a diverse, multi-cultural group of women and girls. Viewers see models of healthy, loving relationships, as well as complex and difficult ones — with options for resolving their core issues. The video encourages and empowers Mothers and Daughters to heal the rifts and resentments they may experience, transforming their relationships and their lives.

HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA
Highlights of The Heart of Wisdom Teachings

The Dalai Lama blessed Northern California in May of 2001 with a four day visit to Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. He shared the Heart of Wisdom Sutra teachings, Peace Through Inner Peace public talk, and the Medicine Buddha Empowerment ritual.

This 'Highlights' film captures the sights and sounds, essence and beauty of these powerful four days. There is a sampling of the depth and wisdom teachings of this ancient Tibetan Buddhist lineage, as interpreted by its beloved and respected spiritual leader.

"Worldwide, the Dalai Lama has come to carry the hopes of humanity. He makes visible the great heart of compassion so we all remember that beauty, truth, justice, peace and happiness are possible on our earth."
(from program notes)

'Dalai Lama's Spirituality Caught on Film,' Santa Cruz Sentinel Article - an interview with Marigold Fine about the the privilege and power of editing footage of The Dalai Lama.

VIVA CUBA!
Santa Cruz-Guamá Sister County Alliance Travelogue

In January, 2003 a delegation of 30 from Santa Cruz County, California traveled to Santiago Province, Cuba to form a Sister County Alliance with Guamá Municipality. This video shares the highlights of that remarkable week: scenes of the lovely landscape, the warm welcome given the delegates, the sublime Cuban music, tours of schools, a clinic, senior center, hydroelectric plant, community cultural center, and moments from the official formal ceremonies honoring the Santa Cruz County delegation.

ON THE WILD SIDE . . .
Meetings With Remarkable Women

Produced by Marigold Fine & Shana Ross
A growing number of women are reclaiming a creative spirit unstifled by society, living their lives directed by intuition, led by heart and feelings. Many in this movement are called "wild," for they are freer, more open, less afraid of expressing their truth. This video is about some of these women — playing and working, living and celebrating their lives. The characters visited are wise, inspiring, authentic and intriguing — qualities of The Wild Woman — an archetype for our times. They are real-life models of a new way of being alive. It is a fast-moving, energetic piece, encouraging women and girls to step outside of old limiting ideas and cultural restrictions, into renewed power and freedom.

An intimate montage of the soulful, diverse and fascinating faces of Cuba, offering a personal glimpse into the lives and realities of the Cuban people.
Filmed in Santiago Province, Bayamo, Trinidad, Santa Clara and Havana in 2003 and 2004.
Screened at the San Francisco Short Film Festival, 2005
& EarthVision International Environmental Film Festival, 2005.

ODELKIS & THE CUBAN FLAG

Produced by Marigold Fine & Drew Lewis
A short, delightful journey of creative expression with Cuban Art Professor, Odelkis Yero Pino. With joyful, focused intention, she manifests a gift of friendship to the American people.
Filmed in Havana, Cuba – January, 2004

Premiered at the 2004 Santa Cruz Film Festival

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RAVE REVIEWS

MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS . . .The Tie That Bonds

"This is a warm, engaging and heartfelt video about the healing that takes place over time between mothers and daughters. I particularly enjoyed the honesty and diversity. Watching these women interact provides us with models of healing and hope."
~ Ellen Bass, co-author, The Courage to Heal

"Marigold Fine and May Wolff have created a comprehensive and compelling overview of the mother-daughter relationship with all its joy, pain and complexity. Filled with candid, emotional interviews from mothers, grandmothers and daughters, this video will make you smile, make you cry and most of all make you appreciate your mother. It's an important video for all women."
~ Hope Edelman, Author, Motherless Daughters

"... I am very fond of your film and think you have done an outstanding job of portraying the interconnections between mothers and daughters. Having three daughters myself and a special connection with my mom, it would be an honor to distribute your film."
~ Leslie Kussman, President, Aquarius Productions, Inc.

"Your video of mothers and daughters was outstanding. I can't get it out of my head. The children and mothers were so brave. I feel privileged to be a part of it."
~ Ruth Schatan

"What a lovely finale to a celebration of Mother's Day for me to absorb your video tribute. What a fine and insightful work -- well done!"
~ Ginnie Watts

RAVE REVIEWS

ON THE WILD SIDE . . . Meetings With Remarkable Women

"Especially magical is the way the video accomplishes its goal of offering spiritual nurturance in a deliciously pleasurable form. There is a lovely gentleness about this video, a courageous offering of wisdom and love that is entirely innocent of dogma or arrogance . . . a little island of delight you can visit again and again . . . a spiritually nourishing cornucopia of valuable reminders about living in health and fullness.
ON THE WILD SIDE needs to be in your library."
~ La Gazette

"This remarkable video by Santa Cruz gals Marigold Fine and Shana Ross chronicles goddesses of California's central coast in all their glory."
~ Bookpeople

"Your film captures a beautiful essence that 'plants seeds which will grow' in all who participate in the viewing."
~ Nicole Morelli, Professional Women's Network

"The interviews reveal images of the wise, authentic and intriguing qualities inherent in all women."
~ NAPRA Trade Journal

"Thank you so much for the wonderful video. I cried a bit . . . and rejoiced. You gave us a wonderful gift."
~ Mary Atkins, Body Image Task Force