BOURN KIND
Bourn, a Black- Jewish street artist, confronts the fear and isolation of the moment through art, and creates a street mural project to celebrate kindness and connection in his community.
Lucky Fish
Two Asian-American teenagers meet in the bathroom of a Chinese restaurant while having dinner with their families.
Noise
When a deaf woman forms a bond with an unlikely stranger, the two are forced to communicate in the absence of language.
Unsaid
In 1990s Melbourne, a little boy struggles to find connection with his multicultural family when relatives from Serbia move into his crowded home.
The Difference
How do we make sure our children live and thrive rather than struggle to survive? What can we do to make a difference?
Stoop Chat with Maani & Mr. Sweat
On a stoop in Brooklyn, Mr. Sweat, a dapper neighborhood elder and Vietnam veteran with old school swagger, connects with Maani, a young aspiring entrepreneur.
The Honeys and the Bears
Members of the Harlem Honeys and Bears, a synchronized swim team for seniors, describe the freedom of the water and the creative wonders of staying vital dancing afloat together. The community, sensory expressiveness and pure fun of swimming together keep loneliness and isolation and other of the challenges that sometimes come with old age, at bay.
Golden Age Karate
Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame at 10 years old, Jeff Wall is a teenage karate pro. But that’s not even his greatest achievement. Jeff wanted to pass along his passion for the dojo to a community he felt needed it most — senior citizens.
Pier 35
Stoop Chat with Jimmy & Shanaya
Designed to reduce loneliness, “Stoop Chat with Jimmy & Shanaya” follows the unlikely friendship of blind Brooklyn poet, “Harmonica Jimmy,” and his younger neighbor, Shanaya, as they forge an uplifting bond based on their love of poetry, music, and the things that make New York, New York.