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Full-Text Articles in Visual Studies
The Experiences Of Nyc's Social Equity Cannabis Initiative, Jimmie J. Mckinney Ii
The Experiences Of Nyc's Social Equity Cannabis Initiative, Jimmie J. Mckinney Ii
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This capstone is a photo essay documenting the experiences of a few recreational cannabis dispensary applicants. These stores will be some of the first legal dispensaries in NYS and owned by those once arrested for cannabis-- and their families. Photography, text, and videography are incorporated in the project.
Here is a link to my capstone website: https://readymag.com/u2050520461/4094571/
American Lotto, Kris Parker
American Lotto, Kris Parker
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The Preka family won the diversity visa lottery and has immigrated to the seaside town of New London, Connecticut. They are a family of four that have dreamed of immigrating to the United States for much of their lives. Originally from Albania, a country with limited opportunities and riddled with corruption, the film will follow them in Connecticut as they adjust to life in the US and the challenges of learning a new language, finding decent work, and adjusting to a new culture. The film explores their emotional journey; their hopes, expectations, and disappointments, as they build a life without …
Dear Maliha,, Na-Eela Djemil
Dear Maliha,, Na-Eela Djemil
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Dear Maliha is a short documentary film exploring the complexities of spiritual abuse through Maliha Fairooz. Spiritual abuse is a form of abuse that uses spiritual or religious beliefs to control or manipulate others. In some cases, spiritual abuse can be used to describe a religious leader who abuses their platform. But in Maliha’s story, we explore the concept of parental spiritual abuse. However, we learn more about this through Maliha Fairooz and the creative use of her journal.
For Maliha journaling is a form of therapy she uses to process her feelings and days. She also uses it as …