She discusses writing with dyslexia, the fears she had about disclosing her challenges, and tips for anyone that wants to become a writer. She is also the author of the humorous memoir Hot Mess Mom and is currently finishing her second book. Lisa is a contributor to Vogue, Wired, Outside Magazine, Real Simple, and The Hiking Project.
Hackie Reitman speaks with writer Lisa Wood Shapiro. The graphic images carry with them a shock value which makes the work really powerful - there is a juxtaposition between the physical pain of bearing a child, and the exultant joy of holding it in your arms for the first time.In this episode, Dr.
Window Water Baby Moving is a documentation of the miracle of birth. The film is full of symbolic imagery and signifiers that relate to the status quo of our society as a whole, and the misguided, hipocritical ideas which people hold in regards to morals, money and religion. Filmed in Lesotho, this film plays with the concept of money, and the psychological power it holds over people. Behemoth is a critical insight into corruption, greed, religion and poverty, set against an African backdrop. It explores the supernatural, and how we as humans fit into the wider context of nature and of the universe. Ruby is an examination of the stages of a person's life and death, ageing and spirituality. Without ever actually showing the event itself, the film subtly hints at the violence throughout. Saturday is a dramatic look at the emotional wreckage the Hillsborough tragedy had left on the families of its victims. Among those we welcome the fantastic work of our award winners Mike Forshaw (Saturday), Emma Allen (Ruby) and Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese (Behemoth), as well as our special mention Stan Brakhage (Window Water Baby Moving). The films present a diverse array of techniques, working methods and themes: The DYSPLA International Moving Image Festival will be showcasing the work of over 30 dyslexic and neurodivergent filmmakers.
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