Logic Amen was at our screening on June 12th. He reflects on the question he posed at our Q&A session in a 3min piece–Speak On It (KBCS). Is it possible for us in the US to respectfully engage in the struggle for justice and equality in developing countries without compromising […]
1re·treat noun ri-ˈtrēt 1 : an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable 2 : a place of privacy or safety : refuge 3 : a period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction under a director After my final interview with Mom […]
photo & concept by pete droge
Earlier this month, I read in the NY Times that for the first time, four films by women directors were in competition for the coveted Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes. So I was especially delighted when, later that same day, I learned that Seattle Woman Magazine was interested in profiling local women […]
SiffTV – Seattle International Film Festival – Director Eli Kimaro. I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with the fabulous Sharon Conner (SIFFtv/HBO), and enjoyed having the opportunity to reflect on our process of finding the story. We did a pretty good job of covering our 8-year journey in 8 minutes!! See for yourself…
Reviewed by Christy Karras (from the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival) Directed by: Eliaichi Kimaro Written by: Eliaichi Kimaro and Eric Frith Featuring: Eliaichi Kimaro, Sadikiel Kimaro, Young Kimaro, Awonyisa Ngowe and Ndereriosa Shao Creating a documentary often involves long journeys down twisting paths that may change as they go. […]
A very personal journey, May 25, 2011 By justzheng Seattle local Eliaichi Kimaro, born half-Tanzanian-half-Korean, went to Tanzania to find a deeper understanding of her paternal root. During her several years of filming, however, the focus shifted to somewhere else… and then to somewhere totally unexpected, when the issue of […]
We had a great time meeting with Margaret Larson (New Day NW). Pete performs the title song “A Lot Like You,” and Eliaichi joins the show to discuss her documentary. Click here to watch the full 9-min segment. Local filmmaker documents emotional search for self A new documentary from Seattle-based filmmaker, Eliaichi Kimaro, called A […]
Audrey reviews what SIFF films the folks at The SunBreak saw opening weekend, and the ones that they’re looking forward to over the next few days. So happpy to see A Lot Like You highlighted as a Must See film in the coming week: A Lot Like You When local […]
Nancy Guppy chatted with Pete and Eli as part of Art Zone’s special coverage of the Seattle International Film Festival opening night gala! You’ll find us here at Minute 13…