Borrowing or benchmarking one national education system against another is not necessarily a remedy or the most useful analytical tool for educational reform, yet these are among the most common approaches. Begin to understand why this approach falls short as Professor Wiseman lays out his general thesis for the course..

A Revolving Door chronicles 33-year-old Tommy Lennon's decade long struggle with the dual challenge of drug addiction and mental illness, conditions possibly triggered by a head injury he suffered while surfing at age 17. Lennon, a gregarious and fun- loving Southern Californian who gets stuck in a cycle of drug abuse, homelessness, mental institutions and jails, turns to methamphetamine and other drugs to ease his psychological pain.. Lennon's suffering...

Jessica Rohman, from global analytics firm Great Place to Work, will share the company's latest insights into how leaders can create a workplace that is great for women—and where they often fall short. Attendees will learn: * New research that dispels myths around work-life balance as a “woman’s issue” and demonstrates how the best workplaces for women are more likely to be great places to work for everyone * Data illustrating how aligning...

Borrowing or benchmarking one national education system against another is not necessarily a remedy or the most useful analytical tool for educational reform, yet these are among the most common approaches. Begin to understand why this approach falls short as Professor Wiseman lays out his general thesis for the course.

ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication...

The final season tackles the contentious world of politics, with disbarred lawyer Cleaver Greene having won an Australian Senate seat on a campaign promise to do nothing. But even Cleaver's low expectations fall short, as he contends with a right-wing nemesis, a noxious gas attack believed to be the work of terrorists, and a disastrous visit from the US defense secretary. Can Cleaver outmaneuver his cutthroat colleagues, or will his self-destructive...

Piper Penguin has a dream to invent a machine that will let penguins fly. That dream, however, has made him the laughingstock of Penguinville High. His dad, a famous inventor, tries to help him but even he can't offer a solution. His three best friends also want to help but always fall short. When Wiley, the killer whale and mortal enemy of all penguins, sets a trap for the citizens of Penguinville, it's up to Piper to finally make his flying dreams...

Inspired by ‘The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters’, an etching by Francisco Goya, THE FALL is a powerful short film which invites its audience to project their preoccupations and interpretations.

Trixie Thompson concludes that the only way she could save her sister from dying of the "white plague" is by preventing the autumn leaves from falling.

This is the story of family-man, Yuval, who realizes that the closet in which he has lived for so long is starting to fall apart. How far can you run from yourself? Eventually the past will come to knock on your door and force you to deal with who you really are.. Nominated for the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Winner of Best Short Feature Film at the Israeli Film Academy Awards.