Podcast appearances and mentions of linda booker

Show NotesIn this episode, we explore:Linda Booker's transition from a career in art direction to documentary filmmaking at the age of 40.The journey of creating her upcoming documentary, "Minnie Evans: Draw or Die," which sheds light on the life and art of the remarkable self-taught artist, Minnie Evans.The deep connection between Minnie Evans' art, nature, and spirituality, and how these elements shaped her creative legacy.The significance of Linda's previous works, including her environmental documentary Straws and the social issue-focused Love Lived on Death Row.Linda's insights into the role of documentary films in driving social awareness and change.How Linda's background and upbringing influenced her passion for nature, art, and storytelling.Educational Value of the PodcastThis episode offers listeners valuable insights into the world of documentary filmmaking, particularly how it can be used as a tool for social change and cultural preservation. Linda Booker's experience highlights the importance of following one's passion, even later in life, and using art as a means to educate and inspire others. The discussion also emphasizes the intersection of art, nature, and spirituality, providing a rich exploration of how creative expression can convey deeper meanings and foster a connection with the natural world. Educators and students alike can gain a deeper understanding of how documentaries can impact policy, awareness, and cultural appreciation.W: https://www.bythebrookfilms.com

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Did you know that at least 520 million plastic straws are disposed of each day in the U.S.? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Linda Booker, film maker, director and producer of “Straws,” one of the featured documentaries in the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, and identified as one of the leading documentaries to help us rethink single-use plastics. Booker documents the enormous quantity of plastic waste in our environment - how it harms wildlife and people, and the heroic individuals working to reduce plastic use, save animals and protect human health. Related website: www.strawsfilm.com

A conversation with Linda Booker (strawsfilm.com/#home-section), producer of the documentary, STRAWS, about the peril of straws in our seas. Look for biodegradable products and demand them. The technology is out there, but the products are still prohibitively expensive for restaurants and businesses to give them away. Even cutlery can be biodegradable, but its not widely distributed. Demand real biodegradable disposable utensils/straws, and make room for those industries to grow. The demand will drive down the price. The price will dictate the market penetration. Mel Tillekeratne joins us to talk about homelessness, real help, housing and the #sheDoes campaign (youtube.com/watch?v=D4W4mMcC2Ic ) he launched – saying yes homeless women deserve housing, shelter, support and resources to transition out of homelessness. He also started the Showers of Hope – mobile showers that go to homeless encampments across the city and bring people showers and hygiene resources. youtube.com/watch?v=-pCSERUmGjo

Antonio Saillant and Richard Solomon discuss with documentary filmmaker, Linda Booker’s “Straws” film. The film aims to entertain and inspire action by showing how individuals, groups and business owners around the globe are working to rid plastic straws through awareness, outreach and policy change. “Together we can make a sea of change one plastic straw Read more about Ep3 Linda Booker’s Last Straw[…]

With Linda Booker, producer of Bringing It Home Hemp, the non-psychoactive cousin to cannabis sativa, has been an essential crop around the world for thousands of years, and still is in most countries. Why not in the U.S.? This discussion with Linda Booker, producer of the new documentary on industrial hemp Bringing It Home reveals the profound qualities of this … Read more about this episode...