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Photo: Judith Helfand
Program
TEDWomen Partnership

We partnered with Lifetime (2016) and Artemis Rising Foundation (2017) to produce five original shorts, created and directed by women, presented at the 2016 and 2017 TEDWomen conferences respectively.

"Shorts on Time"

Collaboration with Lifetime's Broad Focus initiative, presented at TEDWomen's 2016 Conference

The Experience of Time, Directed by Elaine McMillon Sheldon

This short film explores the history of humans' complicated relationship with time, deconstructs our obsession with controlling it, and contemplates how to be more mindful of this valuable resource.

A Mother's Dream, Directed by Michèle Stephenson

An intimate portrait of a day in the life of Collette Flanagan, a mother who lost a child to police violence and now empowers others to demand constructive and concrete systemic change in their communities.

BeeLove, Directed by Kristi Jacobson

This film captures the unlikely story of Sweet Beginnings, a company that employs ex-offenders by teaching them how to be beekeepers and harvest honey.

Lyari Girl Boxing, Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

In Lyari, Pakistan - called "the Colombia of Karachi" because of the tightening grip of rival gangs and widespread drug culture - a group of female boxers are taking ownership of their fate.

How Much is Enough?, Directed by Grace Lee

Several American mothers reflect on two key questions: How much extra time would you like in a day? What would you do with that extra time?

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