Rainbow Rider
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Rainbow Rider

Rainbow Rider follows Shelle Lichti, an outspoken lesbian truck driver hauling freight across the country in her eponymous and iconic rainbow big-rig. With her chihuahua sidekick in tow, Shelle encounters the joys of the open road, grumpy dispatchers, and lots of middle fingers sent in her direction.

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The Hustle: Why Piracy is Making a Comeback

The Hustle: Why Piracy is Making a Comeback

Client: HubSpot - The Hustle

Fragmentation, price hikes, password crackdowns, ad tiers, and shrinking libraries pushed visits to piracy sites from 130B in 2020 to 216B in 2024 — a 66% surge. In this episode, host Claudia Ayuso tracks how Netflix went from the legal alternative to the trigger point, why modern illegal sites now rival legit platforms on UX, and how a $75B annual leak is the industry’s self‑inflicted pain.

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[HAS HEART]
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[HAS HEART]

HAS HEART is an intimate and inspiring documentary capturing the emotional journey of U.S. Navy veteran Michael Hyacinthe and artist Tyler Way, who unite to transform veterans' experiences through the power of art. After serving in conflict zones and experiencing personal loss and trauma, Michael grapples with his own sense of identity and purpose. He finds new meaning by collaborating with Tyler, a talented footwear designer, to create a unique space where veterans can express their untold stories through art and design.

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SuccessVLC: Find Your Way
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SuccessVLC: Find Your Way

Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan is a state-wide online & alterative high school system that offers students aged 14-21 an opportunity to complete their education remotely and on their own schedule. Students who fall through the cracks of a traditional brick-and-mortar education, whether for personal life reasons or issues at their school, can still succeed with Success.

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The Long Ride Home
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The Long Ride Home

In 1992, Austin Van Dyke's father bought a 1968 Pontiac GTO from a local man who told him that he couldn’t believe it was a “numbers matching” car. After completely restoring and falling in love with the car, he was forced to sell it in order take care of his growing family.

In 2021, Austin Van Dyke goes on a heart-felt journey to find his father's car and return it back to him — a journey that takes him around the world.

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DAVID BOAZ: Champion of Liberty
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DAVID BOAZ: Champion of Liberty

David Boaz, the Executive Vice President of the Cato Institute, was there from the very beginning of the liberty movement -- when the world was covered in totalitarianism, bigotry, and war, Boaz stood up for a growing intellectual movement that, through sheer force of will, demanded to be a contender on the national and international stage. Honoring decades of service and dedication, this short documentary/tribute film screened at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. on February 4, 2024.

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ARBITRARY LINES: The Free Spirit of Caroline
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ARBITRARY LINES: The Free Spirit of Caroline

Author of "Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It" Nolan Gray is invited to the small town of Caroline, New York, but ends up stepping into a local battle over zoning that is reaching a fever pitch. This half-hour documentary explores the legacy and contemporary form of zoning and how it affects towns, even small ones.

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