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ISSUE 02.6 CONTENT PREVIEW
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ARTIST PROFILE: LAUREN BERLEY
In a striking testament to how kindness rises from tragedy, photographer Lauren Berley recounts how 9-11 redefined her art and worldview – taking her from the glamorous life of an L.A. fashion photographer to the chaos of Ground Zero.


CONEY ISLAND
The birthplace of the modern amusement park continues to thrive as a center of unbridled creativity. Filmmaker Rob VanAlkemade explores today’s Coney Island and its eclectic cast of characters.


GNN: ‘JOHN STAUBER’
The modern mind has long been the playground of a multibillion-dollar public relations industry. Guerilla News Network profiles activist and author John Stauber’s battle against the propaganda of wealthy media interests as they seek to manipulate public opinion.


GNN: ‘WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARZ’
Poet and 2000 Grand Slam champion Taalam Acey takes on corporate Hip Hop, accompanied by GNN’s unique video scratch technique.


JENN BEAST: ‘MY VACATION’
Alt-Pop singer/songwriter Jenn Beast has made music on both coasts, but is most comfortable in her home studio working on her ever-expanding catalogue of songs. The beautifully simple video for “My Vacation” reflects her minimalist style.


JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE! EPISODE 13: PLANET OF THE PLANT CREATURES
Writer/ Director Kevin Davidson serves up a comedic homage to classic sci-fi in Episode 13 of his ‘Journey Through Space!’ series. Join Captain Jack Jett and his loyal crew as they brave the dreaded Planet of the Plant Creatures in the name of the good ol’ U.S. of A!


MUSICIAN PROFILE: STEVE POLTZ
Steve Poltz enjoys an almost reverent cult following. SubstanceTV ventures onstage and backstage with one of today’s most accomplished songwriters for a unique journey inside his mind and music.


PIG
Group 101 Films presents a surreal slice of life from director Alex Pitschka. Human brutality backfires with hilarious consequences in this vision of the world – as seen through the eyes of a pig.


UNTITLED
Filmmaker Paynie explores the most primal of childhood fears, reminding us to beware what lies beneath the bed.


‘BLACK ROCK: CITY IN THE SAND’ TRAILER
Gone Off Deep Productions presents an early look at the upcoming Burning Man documentary ‘Black Rock: City in the Sand’. This year long effort is sure to be the most complete look at the behind the scenes planning and preparation required to bring together 30,000 people into a self-sustaining city for one week each year.


‘COMING OUT’
In this short film by Dana Price, parents wrestle with perception when their son returns home to his family’s small town butcher shop to reveal a shocking lifestyle change...and lentil loaf.


‘NOMENCLATURE’
Paranoia runs deep when freedom is death. Writer/director Patrick Walsh serves up a disturbing Orwellian thriller in ‘Nomenclature’.


‘STREETS WITHOUT CARS’ TRAILER
Brewer Stouffer and Troy Lanier present the extended trailer for their documentary Street Without Cars, a celebration of the unique pedestrian haven that is Madison, Wisconsin’s State Street. Find out how the city struggles to preserve the history and allure of this endangered urban space.