Gather mushrooms. Arrange flowers. Explore mountains. Paint trees. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature with this illuminating series of documentary and narrative.
This screening will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A.
— About the Films —
Sunday, August 11 2024
12:15 PM to 2:01 PM
Regal Union Square - Auditorium 14
850 Broadway
New York, NY
When an extraterrestrial bunny falls from the sky, Aurora, a lonely gardener, is quick to befriend him. Upon realizing the bunny is from the moon, she decides to help him get back home.
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Learn More98-year-old Homer Yasui takes four generations of his family to his secret mushroom-hunting grounds in Oregon in search of the prized and delicious matsutake mushroom, passing on a longtime Japanese American tradition.
Learn MoreIn a post-apocalyptic world, Poppy (the last human on earth) transforms discarded robots into humans at "Recyclos." She forges an unexpected friendship with a revived robot named Banjo and together they explore the meaning of life.
Learn MoreOn a college backpacking trip, a Chinese girl grapples with questions of identity after she finds herself at a crossroads between her Chinese classmate and her fear of being perceived as an outsider.
Learn MoreThis is a poignant journey of an African American woman who discovers herself and finds solace in the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana.
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