Documentary

After a tough day, this individual finds relief in comedy.

In 1974, Federal Judge Arthur Garrity made a decision to desegregate the Boston Public School system. In an attempt to racially integrate schools that rested in Boston’s segregated neighborhoods, black and white students were bused across the city, meeting protests - and sometimes violence - outside of their schools. Due to their angry and rowdy demonstrations as Roxbury students entered South Boston High School, the Irish community of South Boston gained media attention that painted its residents as racist, uneducated thugs. Fast forward nearly 35 years later as local filmmaker and Southie Boy, Padriac Farma embarks on a journey to discover South Boston’s true voice following this dark point in their history. For some, the issues resulting from forced busing have never been closed. There is still anger that permeates through the parents of the students forced to leave their neighborhood and a stigma that continues to follow all residents of South Boston. The purpose of this film is not to prove who was right or wrong, but rather to give a voice to the residents that lived and fought through this period in Boston’s history. It is an opportunity for South Boston residents to finally share their story.

This film follows a driven young lady who graduated at the top of her class in both highschool and college as she adjusts to living with her parents, working various part time jobs as she searchers for employment in her field and struggles to pay her loans.

This is the first documentary film I have ever done. All filming was done in four days. Editing in two days. This was a final project done for the Camden International Film Festival class at the University of maine

Ever wonder what magnificent marvels lie outside of your back door? WILD VIEW is a compelling and fascinating educational series in 12 short episodes, each presenting a detailed look at unique habitats, wildlife species, fascinating scientific research, and heroic conservation efforts in Massachusetts and in other parts of New England. Experience the sights and sounds of New England from an entirely new and stunning perspective. Fly through the Connecticut Valley with the majestic Bald Eagle, learn about the imperiled Old Growth Forests, and follow the Humpback Whale through New England waters in WILD VIEW. In association with the Mass Audubon, Equilibrio Films series WILD VIEW is the first New England wildlife documentary to be filmed in Ultra High-Definition. WILD VIEW will both enthrall and educate audiences of all ages in New England and beyond.

The future of the shellfishing industry in Rhode Island is in jeopardy. What does this mean for the Quahoggers?

18 students enter the New England Center for Circus Arts on September 8 on a nine month journey to become Professional Circus Performers. How many will make it? How many will not?

In the summer of 2000, members of Voices in the Wilderness, a campaign to stop the economic sanctions against Iraq, committed an act of civil disobedience. Facing up to twelve years in jail and fines in excess of one-million dollars, the delegates went to live in Basra, Iraq with families who survive on the U.N. Oil for Food Program rations. Delegates experienced first hand the hardships Iraqi families face due to the economic sanctions imposed against their country. Has screened at the "Flickerings" Film Festival, Seattle Underground FF, Vermont International FF, Visualized Film Festival in Denver, and it has aired extensively on Free Speech TV, a DISH Network satellite TV channel. Website:

George S. Lima's story spans 86 years and goes from New England to Harlem, to the Deep South and back. He was an aviator when it was thought that black men couldn't fly. This story makes us realize that even through the trials, tribulations, struggles and suffering, Black Men Can Fly..

The Life We Lead is an ongoing documentary series on punk bands in and around the Boston area. Shows feature interviews, commentary, live footage and music videos.

“Tracks to Somewhere” is a first person documentary which explores the contemporary hobo community and its rail riding lifestyle. Through documenting hoboes around the nation, “Tracks to Somewhere” will truly create one of the most intimate portraits of contemporary American hobo.

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants to America who were executed in 1927 after they were convicted of killing two people during a robbery in South Braintree. Their controversial trial became a political firestorm fueled by anti-immigration and "Red Scare" hysteria that gripped post-World War I America. In this unique docu-drama, shot on location around Boston where the case took place, Rothauser portrays Vanzetti using the one-time fish peddler's own letters, speeches and documents to revisit one of the nation's most notorious criminal cases.

A documentary about the contemporary Mashpee Wampanoag community and it's connection to it's past as a tribal territory.

A moving documentary that questions the drives we have to follow our heart around the time of the recent MBTA ban on subway amplification. Milo Matthews, a talented bassist and real subway musician, opens his life and his history to the audience with charisma and talent.