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An overview of the newly-emerging, highly-hyped, Mumblecore film movement. In this pod, VC2 producer Sandra Chwialkoska spends time with the twentysomethings driving this independent scene and explores why the various films' approach to telling stories abut young people's relationships is resonating with arthouse audiences around North America.An overview of the newly-emerging, highly-hyped, Mumblecore film movement. In this... more
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The youngest sponsored female skater takes us through her city on a board.
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Friends of Lulu is a national nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage female readership and participation in the comic book industry. We visit the 2008 Friends of Lulu awards in New York, NY, and meet the organization's president, Valerie D'Orazio, who's blog "Occasional Superheroine" has been a long-time champion of de-marginalizing women in the comic industry. We also meet first-time graphic novelist Jennifer Crute as she endeavors to get her first book published.Friends of Lulu is a national nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote and... more
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In the past, attractive men were cast into two categories: male models or bodybuilders. Now a new world beckons the beautiful-- male pageants. Meet Mr. USA as he prepares for the Mister International competition, where he hopes to be the most beautiful man in the world.In the past, attractive men were cast into two categories: male models or... more
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A look at the life of Las Vegas locals. Las Vegas is a city full of transplants, who moved to the city in search of work in the thriving service industry and to hopefully experience some of the legendary nightlife. In this pod, VC2 producer follows the lives of several locals, who work in the casino and nightlife industry, to catch glimpse of how young people work and play in the city of second chances.A look at the life of Las Vegas locals. Las Vegas is a city full of transplants, who... more
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It was the 1990's and rave music was emerging through the underground. A group of friends formed, of DJ's, MCs, musicians and party people And apart from our love of music each other and getting high, we didn't care about anything else. One summer we all decided to have the same tattoo. A symbol of our rebellion and devotion. We were a crew, a gang of friends forever all pledging our allegiance to the underground. But a decade later I've lost touch with most of them. I wanted to find out where they are now If their still rebelling and what the tattoo means to them today.It was the 1990's and rave music was emerging through the underground. A group of... more
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When it comes to beards, beers and little metal balls The Crazy Flipper Fingers don't mess around. In this pod by, vc2 producers Ali Cotterill and Jarratt Taylor, we see the Crazy Flipper Fingers in action and learn from John Wray aka Tilt about how CFF is at the heart of the nationwide revival of classic pinball.When it comes to beards, beers and little metal balls The Crazy Flipper Fingers... more
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Cuddle party is a 3-hour workshop where adults learn the art of non-sexual consensual touch. In this pod, VC2 producer Tania Rachid goes deep into cuddle territory in Joshua Tree to find out what it's like to touch strangers for three hours.Cuddle party is a 3-hour workshop where adults learn the art of non-sexual consensual... more
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In this short documentary we delve into the world of graffiti artists who rebel against conventional art and take the viewer into the scene that spawned street artists like Banksy and D*Face. We'll talk to members of the ATG crew about their work and follow them around town to see some of their I heart ... murals. Members of a similar graff crew were recently given hefty jail sentences for their street art so we'll discuss the criminality of their work.In this short documentary we delve into the world of graffiti artists who rebel... more
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The West Side Boyz shred expectations of Albuquerque. Not only are they the town's preeminent independent skate crew but they come from the west side where half way houses are more common than half pipes. In this pod, by Still Point Pictures, we see where the team comes from and join them as they compete against the rich kids in The Young Guns Skate Comp.The West Side Boyz shred expectations of Albuquerque. Not only are they the... more
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Brett Domino and his band travel to London to play at a party in trendy Soho
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In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are completely obsessed with all things Japanese. This pod takes an in-depth look at young group of Americans, from a variety of backgrounds, who Cosplay (the act of dressing up like characters from animes).In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are... more
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Oakland shows us the Scraper Bike, the attention grabbing two-wheeled answer to the Scraper cars and low-riders.Oakland shows us the Scraper Bike, the attention grabbing two-wheeled answer to the... more
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In places like Los Angeles, Yoga has given rise to a whole new "scene," a dating scene that is. With the emergence of yoga, it's not hard to find yoga studios full of young, hot, sweaty people wearing next to no clothing and in very close proximity to each other. Throw in the fact that you can expect a general level of consciousness and interest in healthy living from your fellow classmates, and it's not hard to see how this new dating scene has come about.In places like Los Angeles, Yoga has given rise to a whole new "scene," a... more
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Seattle most prominent hip-hop group, the Blue Scholars, give VC2 producer Zia Mohajerasbi a tour around their favorite spots in their home town, touching on the groups history, their highly political content and their roots in the northwest.Seattle most prominent hip-hop group, the Blue Scholars, give VC2 producer Zia... more
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In this pod, Zack Mexico crashes the Olympic Village in search of a party and to find out how Olympians get loose.In this pod, Zack Mexico crashes the Olympic Village in search of a party and to find... more
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Beijing boasts some of the best nightlife in Asia and in this pod, we will meet up with a group of scene-sters out on the town to tour some of Beijing's most happening spots, discussing the Olympic phenomenon with some of the city's more fascinating and irreverent characters.Beijing boasts some of the best nightlife in Asia and in this pod, we will meet up... more
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Philadelphia is the birth place of our nation so it's no surprise that it is also home to one of the strongest and most well organized anarchist movements in the country. Publishing news papers, planning rallies and running book stores, these are some very organized anarchists.Philadelphia is the birth place of our nation so it's no surprise that it is also... more
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The Society is a Toronto-based company which leads twentysomethings on cultural excursions in order to expose them to the finer things in life. In this pod, out-of-work-actor/drunk Scott Macallum and VC2 Producer Sandra Chwialkoska head to a Society-sponsored dinner to try to learn about high culture.The Society is a Toronto-based company which leads twentysomethings on cultural... more
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Thousands of actors move to New York every year to hone their craft. This pod features two classically trained unknowns, Kyle Masteller and Bob Schreiber, college roommates who have graduated and landed in New York, ready to become the next big thing.Thousands of actors move to New York every year to hone their craft. This pod... more
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