| NO TIME TO WASTE: THE URGENT MISSION OF BETTY REID
SOSKIN (52 min) US |
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Director/Producer: Carl
Bidleman
Description:
No Time to Waste celebrates legendary 98-year-old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin's
inspiring life, work and urgent mission to restore critical missing
chapters of America’s story. The film follows her journey as an
African American woman presenting her personal story from a kitchen
stool in a national park theater to media interviews and
international audiences who hang on every word she utters. The
documentary captures her fascinating life -- from the experiences of
a young Black woman in a WWII segregated union hall, through her
multi-faced career as a singer, activist, mother, legislative
representative and park planner to her present public role. At the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park,
Betty illuminates the invisible histories of African Americans and
other people of color. Her efforts have changed the way the National
Park Service conveys this history to audiences across the U.S.,
challenging us all to move together toward a more perfect union.
Biography:
Carl Bidleman is a
storyteller who has built a 36-year career as an award-winning
producer, director, writer, photographer, editor, and media executive
in broadcast, digital and print. He has worked for commercial and
public television stations, major foundations, a civil rights
organization, and is currently a partner in a media production
company. He served on the board of directors of the Oceanic Society
for over a decade.
Contact Information:
w: www.bullfrogfilms.com
e: mark@bullfrogfilms.com
