Roots and Branches No. 3 2007
Distributed by Palomino Productions, PO Box 8565, Berkeley, CA 94707; 510-236-3257
Produced by Eve A. Ma
Directed by Eve A. Ma
DVD, color, 52 min.
Jr. High - Adult
American Studies, Area Studies, Biography, Multicultural Studies, Urban Studies, Storytelling, Dance
Date Entered: 05/29/2009
Reviewed by Brad Eden, Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication, University of California, Santa BarbaraRoots & Branches is a 15-part educational series that focuses on the diverse cultures and peoples of northern California, especially around the Bay Area. This particular DVD, #3, looks at Dr. Ali Ferdowsi, professor, and Shahrzad Khorsandi, dancer. This series has aired on many northern California cable stations, and won prizes in the Berkeley Film and Video Festival. A very interesting look at two individuals in the Bay Area who maintain ties to their cultural past and yet have adapted and thrived in America