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PANO is heading back to school with this #weekendwatchlist spanning educational systems across decades and countries. Have a laugh and shed a tear as we prepare for the new school year or reminisce on old school days. For more curated watchlists, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page only on the #panonetwork.
Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic and written by Amanda Brown, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks.
To Sir, with Love directed by James Clavell
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London`s East End.
Booksmart directed by Olivia Wilde
On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
The Teacher directed by Jan Hrebejk
The arrival of Maria Drazdechova, associated with the Communist party, to a school in Bratislava in 1983 worries parents, students, and colleagues.
Dead Poets Society directed by Peter Weir
Maverick teacher John Keating uses poetry to embolden his boarding school students to new heights of self-expression.
PANO is heading back to school with this #weekendwatchlist spanning educational systems across decades and countries. Have a laugh and shed a tear as we prepare for the new school year or reminisce on old school days. For more curated watchlists, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page only on the #panonetwork.
Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic and written by Amanda Brown, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks.
To Sir, with Love directed by James Clavell
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London`s East End.
Booksmart directed by Olivia Wilde
On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
The Teacher directed by Jan Hrebejk
The arrival of Maria Drazdechova, associated with the Communist party, to a school in Bratislava in 1983 worries parents, students, and colleagues.
Dead Poets Society directed by Peter Weir
Maverick teacher John Keating uses poetry to embolden his boarding school students to new heights of self-expression.
This summer, PANO is celebrating the women directors behind some of the most anticipated films to hit the box office this season! Beat the heat and head to the theaters for a good laugh or a long cry with this diverse range of women centric narratives. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
Barbie directed by Greta Grewig
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
Past Lives directed by Celine Song
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora`s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.
Joy Ride directed by Adele Lim
Follows four Chinese-American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers.
Bottoms directed by Emily Seligman
Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
Scrappers directed by Charlotte Regan
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
This summer, PANO is celebrating the women directors behind some of the most anticipated films to hit the box office this season! Beat the heat and head to the theaters for a good laugh or a long cry with this diverse range of women centric narratives. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
Barbie directed by Greta Grewig
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
Past Lives directed by Celine Song
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora`s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.
Joy Ride directed by Adele Lim
Follows four Chinese-American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers.
Bottoms directed by Emily Seligman
Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
Scrappers directed by Charlotte Regan
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
Looking for something to watch during #BlackHistoryMonth? Check out our #weekendwatchlist compiled by PANO board member @s.h.a.n.n.o.n.i.g.a.n.s What would you add to the list? #blackfilms #filmmaking #womeninfilm
Looking for something to watch during #BlackHistoryMonth? Check out our #weekendwatchlist compiled by PANO board member @s.h.a.n.n.o.n.i.g.a.n.s What would you add to the list? #blackfilms #filmmaking #womeninfilm
This holiday season, PANO has curated a list of four comforting films to keep you entertained. For an uplifting documentary on black American holiday traditions, check out MK Asante’s The Black Candle, narrated by Maya Angelou. If you’re in the mood for a wintertime rom-com, choose between Single All the Way and Happiest Season. For a nostalgic New Year’s Eve comedy with a stellar soundtrack, check out Risa Bramon Garcia’s 200 Cigarettes. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
The Black Candle directed by MK Asante
This landmark documentary, narrated by Maya Angelou, delves into the history of Kwanzaa while celebrating the African-American experience.
Single All the Way directed by Michael Mayer
A perpetually single Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pose as his boyfriend during a trip home for the holidays.
Happiest Season directed by Clea DuVall
Abby’s plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family’s annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative family.
200 Cigarettes directed by Risa Bramon Garcia
This ensemble comedy film follows an array of young people in 1980s New York City on New Year`s Eve.
This holiday season, PANO has curated a list of four comforting films to keep you entertained. For an uplifting documentary on black American holiday traditions, check out MK Asante’s The Black Candle, narrated by Maya Angelou. If you’re in the mood for a wintertime rom-com, choose between Single All the Way and Happiest Season. For a nostalgic New Year’s Eve comedy with a stellar soundtrack, check out Risa Bramon Garcia’s 200 Cigarettes. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
The Black Candle directed by MK Asante
This landmark documentary, narrated by Maya Angelou, delves into the history of Kwanzaa while celebrating the African-American experience.
Single All the Way directed by Michael Mayer
A perpetually single Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pose as his boyfriend during a trip home for the holidays.
Happiest Season directed by Clea DuVall
Abby’s plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family’s annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative family.
200 Cigarettes directed by Risa Bramon Garcia
This ensemble comedy film follows an array of young people in 1980s New York City on New Year`s Eve.
This Fall, PANO has curated a cozy watch list that is perfect for friend and family gatherings. Whether you are looking for a holiday classic, a drama or comedy film, this #weekendwatchlist has four eclectic titles to choose from. For a comforting film to get you in the holiday spirit, check out Home for the Holidays or Greta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation. If you are in the mood for a star-studded drama with adult themes, check out The Ice Storm directed by Ang Lee. If you are looking for a comedy-drama with cultural significance, check out Spike Lee’s first feature-length film She`s Gotta Have It. For more monthly watchlists, take a look at the Network’s What to Watch page.
#LittleWomen directed by #GretaGerwig
This coming-of-age period drama based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name chronicles the romantic and personal lives of the March sisters.
#HomefortheHolidays directed by #JodieFoster
At the end of her rope with her career and teenage daughter, a woman reluctantly heads home for Thanksgiving with her chaotic family.
The Ice Storm directed by #AngLee
In a 1970s suburban neighborhood, two dysfunctional families experiment with casual sex while finding their lives unraveling.
#She`s Gotta Have It directed by #SpikeLee
This black-and-white comedy-drama follows Nola Darling as she navigates dating three while coming to terms with her opinion on monogamy.
This Fall, PANO has curated a cozy watch list that is perfect for friend and family gatherings. Whether you are looking for a holiday classic, a drama or comedy film, this #weekendwatchlist has four eclectic titles to choose from. For a comforting film to get you in the holiday spirit, check out Home for the Holidays or Greta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation. If you are in the mood for a star-studded drama with adult themes, check out The Ice Storm directed by Ang Lee. If you are looking for a comedy-drama with cultural significance, check out Spike Lee’s first feature-length film She`s Gotta Have It. For more monthly watchlists, take a look at the Network’s What to Watch page.
#LittleWomen directed by #GretaGerwig
This coming-of-age period drama based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name chronicles the romantic and personal lives of the March sisters.
#HomefortheHolidays directed by #JodieFoster
At the end of her rope with her career and teenage daughter, a woman reluctantly heads home for Thanksgiving with her chaotic family.
The Ice Storm directed by #AngLee
In a 1970s suburban neighborhood, two dysfunctional families experiment with casual sex while finding their lives unraveling.
#She`s Gotta Have It directed by #SpikeLee
This black-and-white comedy-drama follows Nola Darling as she navigates dating three while coming to terms with her opinion on monogamy.
In honor of the spooky season, PANO wants to highlight some outstanding projects by our members! Enjoy this Halloween #weekendwatchlist and support your fellow filmmakers.
Alone With You directed by @emilyrbennett and Justin Brooks
As a young woman painstakingly prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend, their apartment begins to feel more like a tomb when voices, shadows, and hallucinations reveal a truth she has been unwilling to face.
A Nightmare Awakes directed by @noraunkel
An adaptation of the novel "Frankenstein," as told through the life of Mary Shelley. As she creates her masterpiece, she gives birth to a monster.
And Then I Wake Up written and produced by @duskyprojects
This horror audio short story is accompanied by a visual meditation that explores the role of dreaming and nightmares in our lives. The project provides a contemplative space to slow down, drift, and imagine through storytelling, sound, and dreamscape paintings. Loretta Ives is not a hero and would rather be sleeping. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to get a restful night due to her sleepwalking condition. Oh, and the monsters.
#panonetwork #filmcommunity #womeninfilm #womenfilmmakers
An adaptation of the novel "Frankenstein," as told through the life of Mary Shelley. As she creates her masterpiece, she gives birth to a monster.
And Then I Wake Up written and produced by @duskyprojects
This horror audio short story is accompanied by a visual meditation that explores the role of dreaming and nightmares in our lives. The project provides a contemplative space to slow down, drift, and imagine through storytelling, sound, and dreamscape paintings. Loretta Ives is not a hero and would rather be sleeping. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to get a restful night due to her sleepwalking condition. Oh, and the monsters.
#panonetwork #filmcommunity #womeninfilm #womenfilmmakers">
In honor of the spooky season, PANO wants to highlight some outstanding projects by our members! Enjoy this Halloween #weekendwatchlist and support your fellow filmmakers.
Alone With You directed by @emilyrbennett and Justin Brooks
As a young woman painstakingly prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend, their apartment begins to feel more like a tomb when voices, shadows, and hallucinations reveal a truth she has been unwilling to face.
A Nightmare Awakes directed by @noraunkel
An adaptation of the novel "Frankenstein," as told through the life of Mary Shelley. As she creates her masterpiece, she gives birth to a monster.
And Then I Wake Up written and produced by @duskyprojects
This horror audio short story is accompanied by a visual meditation that explores the role of dreaming and nightmares in our lives. The project provides a contemplative space to slow down, drift, and imagine through storytelling, sound, and dreamscape paintings. Loretta Ives is not a hero and would rather be sleeping. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to get a restful night due to her sleepwalking condition. Oh, and the monsters.
#panonetwork #filmcommunity #womeninfilm #womenfilmmakers
This October, Pano is celebrating Halloween with a #weekendwatchlist featuring horror films directed by women. These captivating narrative films range from horror comedies (The Love Witch and Jennifer’s Body) to a psychological thriller (Master) and a supernatural slasher film (Candyman). Whether you’re in the mood for laughs or a classic jump-scare, this list has it all. Check out more watchlists highlighting underrepresented filmmakers by visiting Pano’s What to Watch page.
The Love Witch directed by Anna Biller
A modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her, with deadly consequences.
Candyman directed by Nia DaCosta
In a gentrified Chicago neighborhood, new resident and artist Anthony becomes inspired by a hook-handed killer that haunts the local housing projects.
Jennifer`s Body directed by Karyn Kusama
After a demon takes possession of her, high school cheerleader Jennifer turns into a killer who targets her male classmates.
Master directed by Mariama Diallo
In this psychological horror film starring Regina Hall, three women aim to find their place at a prestigious university with insidious undertones.
This October, Pano is celebrating Halloween with a #weekendwatchlist featuring horror films directed by women. These captivating narrative films range from horror comedies (The Love Witch and Jennifer’s Body) to a psychological thriller (Master) and a supernatural slasher film (Candyman). Whether you’re in the mood for laughs or a classic jump-scare, this list has it all. Check out more watchlists highlighting underrepresented filmmakers by visiting Pano’s What to Watch page.
The Love Witch directed by Anna Biller
A modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her, with deadly consequences.
Candyman directed by Nia DaCosta
In a gentrified Chicago neighborhood, new resident and artist Anthony becomes inspired by a hook-handed killer that haunts the local housing projects.
Jennifer`s Body directed by Karyn Kusama
After a demon takes possession of her, high school cheerleader Jennifer turns into a killer who targets her male classmates.
Master directed by Mariama Diallo
In this psychological horror film starring Regina Hall, three women aim to find their place at a prestigious university with insidious undertones.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pano has curated a #weekendwatchlist that preserve the history and celebrates the rich culture of Hispanic people. Starting on September 15th, the independence anniversary for some Latin American countries, Hispanic Heritage Month serves to commemorate how Hispanic people have contributed to and influenced the world. For those who are still in school, a list of all the scholarships available for Hispanic students is linked in the bio!
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo directed by Susana Blaustein Muñoz and Lourdes Portillo
This Oscar-nominated documentary captures the Argentinian mothers’ movement as they demand to know the fate of the children that “disappeared” during the Dirty War (1976-1983).
Coco directed by Adrian Molina and Lee Unkrich
This animated fantasy film is about the adventures of 12-year-old Miguel as he is accidentally transported into the Land of the Dead, seeking help from a dead relative to return to life on earth and convince his family to reverse their ban on music.
Retiro directed by Daniela Alatorre
This documentary follows women who embark on a spiritual retreat in the Sanctuary of Atotonilco de León in Guanajuato.
De Lo Mio directed by Diana Peralta
Two sisters raised in NYC reunite with their estranged brother in the Dominican Republic to clean out their late father`s childhood home.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pano has curated a #weekendwatchlist that preserve the history and celebrates the rich culture of Hispanic people. Starting on September 15th, the independence anniversary for some Latin American countries, Hispanic Heritage Month serves to commemorate how Hispanic people have contributed to and influenced the world. For those who are still in school, a list of all the scholarships available for Hispanic students is linked in the bio!
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo directed by Susana Blaustein Muñoz and Lourdes Portillo
This Oscar-nominated documentary captures the Argentinian mothers’ movement as they demand to know the fate of the children that “disappeared” during the Dirty War (1976-1983).
Coco directed by Adrian Molina and Lee Unkrich
This animated fantasy film is about the adventures of 12-year-old Miguel as he is accidentally transported into the Land of the Dead, seeking help from a dead relative to return to life on earth and convince his family to reverse their ban on music.
Retiro directed by Daniela Alatorre
This documentary follows women who embark on a spiritual retreat in the Sanctuary of Atotonilco de León in Guanajuato.
De Lo Mio directed by Diana Peralta
Two sisters raised in NYC reunite with their estranged brother in the Dominican Republic to clean out their late father`s childhood home.
Pano`s celebrating National Book Lovers Day (August 9th) with an adaptation-themed #weekendwatchlist! Whether you like graphic novels, short stories, fiction, or non-fiction, this list has got you covered. We encourage you to watch these films and read the stories they’re based on to get a deeper understanding of the subject material. While technology heavily influences our lives, it’s important to take a break from screen time and strengthen your brainpower by digging into a great book.
Persepolis directed by Marjane Satrapi and Winshluss
This animated film is an adaptation of Satrapi’s graphic novel of the same name, illustrating her experience growing up in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and later moving to Europe.
Brokeback Mountain directed by Ang Lee
In this 2005 romantic drama, a rodeo cowboy and a ranch hand form a tight bond while working together as sheep herders in Wyoming. The film’s screenplay was based on the short story “Brokeback Mountain” by Annie Proulx.
Silkwood directed by Mike Nichols, written by Nora Ephron and Alice Arlen
Based on the book Who Killed Karen Silkwood? by Howard Kohn, this film details the true story of Karen Silkwood, a nuclear whistle-blower and labor union activist that worked in a plutonium processing plant.
The Joy Luck Club directed by Wayne Wang
Based on Amy Tan’s novel of the same name, this film depicts a group of Chinese-American women and their Chinese immigrant mothers as they exchange familial stories while playing Mahjong.
Pano`s celebrating National Book Lovers Day (August 9th) with an adaptation-themed #weekendwatchlist! Whether you like graphic novels, short stories, fiction, or non-fiction, this list has got you covered. We encourage you to watch these films and read the stories they’re based on to get a deeper understanding of the subject material. While technology heavily influences our lives, it’s important to take a break from screen time and strengthen your brainpower by digging into a great book.
Persepolis directed by Marjane Satrapi and Winshluss
This animated film is an adaptation of Satrapi’s graphic novel of the same name, illustrating her experience growing up in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and later moving to Europe.
Brokeback Mountain directed by Ang Lee
In this 2005 romantic drama, a rodeo cowboy and a ranch hand form a tight bond while working together as sheep herders in Wyoming. The film’s screenplay was based on the short story “Brokeback Mountain” by Annie Proulx.
Silkwood directed by Mike Nichols, written by Nora Ephron and Alice Arlen
Based on the book Who Killed Karen Silkwood? by Howard Kohn, this film details the true story of Karen Silkwood, a nuclear whistle-blower and labor union activist that worked in a plutonium processing plant.
The Joy Luck Club directed by Wayne Wang
Based on Amy Tan’s novel of the same name, this film depicts a group of Chinese-American women and their Chinese immigrant mothers as they exchange familial stories while playing Mahjong.
Pano is closing out Pride Month with our third and final Pride watchlist. This list features films that revolve around the theme of romance. All four flicks are directed by LGBTQ+ filmmakers and contain realistic portrayals of queer relationships. Closeted or out, polyamorous or monogamous, all queer love deserves to be celebrated equally. It is crucial that we uplift our LGBTQ+ peers, not just this month but all year long.
Saving Face directed by Alice Wu
A Chinese-American lesbian and her pregnant mother are hesitant to go public with secrets that defy cultural expectations.
Nowhere directed by Gregg Araki
This independent film follows a day in the life of college student Dark and his group of sexually fluid friends as they navigate relationships in Los Angeles.
Bound directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski
Written and directed by the Wachowskis, this neo-noir thriller features Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as lovers Corky and Violet, an ex-con and a mafioso’s girlfriend who plot to steal millions from the mob.
Nitrate Kisses directed by Barbara Hammer
Hammer’s Nitrate Kisses is an experimental documentary weaving portraits of gay and lesbian couples with historical footage and imagery of queer culture. #weekendwatchlist
Pano is closing out Pride Month with our third and final Pride watchlist. This list features films that revolve around the theme of romance. All four flicks are directed by LGBTQ+ filmmakers and contain realistic portrayals of queer relationships. Closeted or out, polyamorous or monogamous, all queer love deserves to be celebrated equally. It is crucial that we uplift our LGBTQ+ peers, not just this month but all year long.
Saving Face directed by Alice Wu
A Chinese-American lesbian and her pregnant mother are hesitant to go public with secrets that defy cultural expectations.
Nowhere directed by Gregg Araki
This independent film follows a day in the life of college student Dark and his group of sexually fluid friends as they navigate relationships in Los Angeles.
Bound directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski
Written and directed by the Wachowskis, this neo-noir thriller features Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as lovers Corky and Violet, an ex-con and a mafioso’s girlfriend who plot to steal millions from the mob.
Nitrate Kisses directed by Barbara Hammer
Hammer’s Nitrate Kisses is an experimental documentary weaving portraits of gay and lesbian couples with historical footage and imagery of queer culture. #weekendwatchlist
The second Pano Pride Month watchlist is themed around perseverance. All four of these films focus on strong LGBTQ+ characters that overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Whether it be getting back into stand-up comedy after transitioning or leading the first LGBTQ+ political party in the Philippines, these protagonists persevere through gender and sexuality-based discrimination to find inner-peace and happiness. We hope you can take inspiration from these brave real and fictional characters.
A Fantastic Woman directed by Sebastián Lelio
This drama centers around transgender protagonist and nightclub singer Marina, who must process the passing of her older lover while enduring scrutiny from his family members.
Julia Scotti: Funny That Way directed by Susan Sandler
In this documentary film, Sandler captures the inspiring story of Julia Scotti, delving into her career as a stand-up comedian and her experience of starting to transition at age forty-seven.
Moonlight directed by Barry Jenkins
This Academy Award-winning film focuses on three significant chapters in the life of Chiron, a queer, black man raised in Miami during the height of the crack epidemic.
Out Run directed by S. Leo Chiang and Johnny Symons
Out Run follows a group of ambitious transgender women that lead the Ladlad Party, the only LGBTQ political party in the world, as they rally to elect a trans woman to the Philippine Congress. #weekendwatchlist
The second Pano Pride Month watchlist is themed around perseverance. All four of these films focus on strong LGBTQ+ characters that overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Whether it be getting back into stand-up comedy after transitioning or leading the first LGBTQ+ political party in the Philippines, these protagonists persevere through gender and sexuality-based discrimination to find inner-peace and happiness. We hope you can take inspiration from these brave real and fictional characters.
A Fantastic Woman directed by Sebastián Lelio
This drama centers around transgender protagonist and nightclub singer Marina, who must process the passing of her older lover while enduring scrutiny from his family members.
Julia Scotti: Funny That Way directed by Susan Sandler
In this documentary film, Sandler captures the inspiring story of Julia Scotti, delving into her career as a stand-up comedian and her experience of starting to transition at age forty-seven.
Moonlight directed by Barry Jenkins
This Academy Award-winning film focuses on three significant chapters in the life of Chiron, a queer, black man raised in Miami during the height of the crack epidemic.
Out Run directed by S. Leo Chiang and Johnny Symons
Out Run follows a group of ambitious transgender women that lead the Ladlad Party, the only LGBTQ political party in the world, as they rally to elect a trans woman to the Philippine Congress. #weekendwatchlist
This month, Pano is celebrating pride with three watchlists featuring LGBTQ+ filmmakers and protagonists. The first watchlist centers around the theme of gender expression. For many LGBTQ+ folks, it takes time to cultivate the self while living in a culture that strictly enforces the gender binary. These four films critique and deconstruct the gender binary by featuring complex, queer identities. Stay tuned for more pride watchlists throughout June!
But I’m A Cheerleader directed by Jamie Babbit
After a lesbian teen is outed by her family, she finds love in an unexpected place: a conversion therapy facility.
Tongues Untied directed by Marlon Riggs
Riggs’ experimental documentary explores the gay black identity through poetic language, personal narrative, and historical depictions of black men.
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar directed by Beeban Kidron
Three larger-than-life drag queens take a road trip across America, eventually making their mark on a conservative small town.
I am Divine directed by Jeffrey Schwarz
This documentary details the life and career of the drag queen Divine, known for starring in cult classic John Waters films like “Hairspray” and “Polyester.”
#panonetwork #diversevoices #pridemonth #queerfilm #weekendwatchlist
This month, Pano is celebrating pride with three watchlists featuring LGBTQ+ filmmakers and protagonists. The first watchlist centers around the theme of gender expression. For many LGBTQ+ folks, it takes time to cultivate the self while living in a culture that strictly enforces the gender binary. These four films critique and deconstruct the gender binary by featuring complex, queer identities. Stay tuned for more pride watchlists throughout June!
But I’m A Cheerleader directed by Jamie Babbit
After a lesbian teen is outed by her family, she finds love in an unexpected place: a conversion therapy facility.
Tongues Untied directed by Marlon Riggs
Riggs’ experimental documentary explores the gay black identity through poetic language, personal narrative, and historical depictions of black men.
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar directed by Beeban Kidron
Three larger-than-life drag queens take a road trip across America, eventually making their mark on a conservative small town.
I am Divine directed by Jeffrey Schwarz
This documentary details the life and career of the drag queen Divine, known for starring in cult classic John Waters films like “Hairspray” and “Polyester.”
#panonetwork #diversevoices #pridemonth #queerfilm #weekendwatchlist
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pano has curated a watchlist of films that realistically portray multiple facets of mental illness. At the start of the pandemic, people from all around the world were impacted mentally. According to the World Health Organization, in the first year of the pandemic, the “global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 percent.” Unlike some physical illnesses, the symptoms of a mental illness can be treated and minimized, but the illness itself can not be cured. This month, it is important to spread the word about mental health in order to educate others and work towards destigmatizing mental illness.
If you or a loved one are struggling, please use this as a sign to reach out for help. Click the #linkinbio for the CDC’s list of mental health resources.
Short Term 12 directed by @destindaniel
In this independent drama, Grace, a 20-something supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility, navigates the turbulent nature of work alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.
Running from Crazy directed by @barbarakopple
This documentary follows the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, Mariel Hemingway, as she searches for a greater understanding of her famous family’s history of mental illness.
Sweetie directed by #JaneCampion
Campion’s 1989 debut feature focuses on the relationship between dysfunctional sisters and the impact that psychological trauma has on their family dynamic.
The Virgin Suicides directed by #SofiaCoppola
In 1970s America, five teenage sisters explore sexuality and struggle with their mental health while living in a repressive household, narrated by a teenage boy who is infatuated with them. #weekendwatchlist #mentalhealthawareness
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pano has curated a watchlist of films that realistically portray multiple facets of mental illness. At the start of the pandemic, people from all around the world were impacted mentally. According to the World Health Organization, in the first year of the pandemic, the “global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 percent.” Unlike some physical illnesses, the symptoms of a mental illness can be treated and minimized, but the illness itself can not be cured. This month, it is important to spread the word about mental health in order to educate others and work towards destigmatizing mental illness.
If you or a loved one are struggling, please use this as a sign to reach out for help. Click the #linkinbio for the CDC’s list of mental health resources.
Short Term 12 directed by @destindaniel
In this independent drama, Grace, a 20-something supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility, navigates the turbulent nature of work alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.
Running from Crazy directed by @barbarakopple
This documentary follows the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, Mariel Hemingway, as she searches for a greater understanding of her famous family’s history of mental illness.
Sweetie directed by #JaneCampion
Campion’s 1989 debut feature focuses on the relationship between dysfunctional sisters and the impact that psychological trauma has on their family dynamic.
The Virgin Suicides directed by #SofiaCoppola
In 1970s America, five teenage sisters explore sexuality and struggle with their mental health while living in a repressive household, narrated by a teenage boy who is infatuated with them. #weekendwatchlist #mentalhealthawareness
Happy Earth Day! Check out this #weekendwatchlist of films that inspire viewers to celebrate and protect the planet. Earth Day serves as a reminder of environmental protection and began in 1970 with a series of public events in cities throughout the U.S. This Friday, we encourage our members to participate in earth-centered events, clean up local areas, plant trees, and take part in other eco-friendly activities!
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind directed by @hayaomiyazaki
Based on Miyazaki’s 1982 manga, warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet.
Angry Inuk directed by #AletheaArnaquq-Baril
This documentary captures seal hunting’s crucial role in the lives of the Inuit people.
The Burning Season directed by #CathyHenkel
The Burning Season is a 2008 documentary about the burning of rainforests in Indonesia to develop palm oil plantations.
Sea of Life directed by #JuliaBarnes
Follow filmmaker Julia Barnes on an underwater adventure to discover the truth about the threats facing the ocean.
Check out the Pano website for more watchlists!
#panonetwork #womeninfilm #earthday
Happy Earth Day! Check out this #weekendwatchlist of films that inspire viewers to celebrate and protect the planet. Earth Day serves as a reminder of environmental protection and began in 1970 with a series of public events in cities throughout the U.S. This Friday, we encourage our members to participate in earth-centered events, clean up local areas, plant trees, and take part in other eco-friendly activities!
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind directed by @hayaomiyazaki
Based on Miyazaki’s 1982 manga, warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet.
Angry Inuk directed by #AletheaArnaquq-Baril
This documentary captures seal hunting’s crucial role in the lives of the Inuit people.
The Burning Season directed by #CathyHenkel
The Burning Season is a 2008 documentary about the burning of rainforests in Indonesia to develop palm oil plantations.
Sea of Life directed by #JuliaBarnes
Follow filmmaker Julia Barnes on an underwater adventure to discover the truth about the threats facing the ocean.
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This April, we are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with a new #weekendwatchlist featuring films with protagonists that are on the autism spectrum. This month is important to our community because we align with the Autism Society of America’s “Celebrate Differences” slogan. According to the organization’s 2020 study, 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism. It is beneficial to promote autism acceptance rather than awareness in order to emphasize inclusivity and the differences that make people unique. On the change from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month, President of the Autism Society of America Christopher Banks says “As many individuals and families affected by autism know, acceptance is often one of the biggest barriers to finding and developing a strong support system.” We hope to break some of those barriers by embracing the community and promoting their distinct voices.
@MaryAndMaxMovie directed by #AdamElliot
In this animated film, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Toni Collette are the voices of Mary & Max, two misfits who form a close friendship spanning twenty years and two continents.
Her Name is Sabine directed by #SandrineBonnaire
This documentary is a moving portrait of Sabine, a 38-year-old autistic woman, filmed by her sister, French actress and director Sandrine Bonnaire.
Temple Grandin directed by #MickJackson
A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry.
Please Stand By directed by #BenLewin
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her 500-page manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition at Paramount Pictures.
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This April, we are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with a new #weekendwatchlist featuring films with protagonists that are on the autism spectrum. This month is important to our community because we align with the Autism Society of America’s “Celebrate Differences” slogan. According to the organization’s 2020 study, 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism. It is beneficial to promote autism acceptance rather than awareness in order to emphasize inclusivity and the differences that make people unique. On the change from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month, President of the Autism Society of America Christopher Banks says “As many individuals and families affected by autism know, acceptance is often one of the biggest barriers to finding and developing a strong support system.” We hope to break some of those barriers by embracing the community and promoting their distinct voices.
@MaryAndMaxMovie directed by #AdamElliot
In this animated film, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Toni Collette are the voices of Mary & Max, two misfits who form a close friendship spanning twenty years and two continents.
Her Name is Sabine directed by #SandrineBonnaire
This documentary is a moving portrait of Sabine, a 38-year-old autistic woman, filmed by her sister, French actress and director Sandrine Bonnaire.
Temple Grandin directed by #MickJackson
A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry.
Please Stand By directed by #BenLewin
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her 500-page manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition at Paramount Pictures.
For more Pano-curated films, check out our watchlists at the #linkinbio!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we have compiled a shortlist of documentary films directed by women that depict a wide range of inspiring stories. We hope that these films will empower and motivate you throughout the end of March. For more Pano-curated films, check out our #weekendwatchlist here!
@missrepresentation - Directed by #jennifersiebelnewson
Miss Representation exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America.
@periodendofsentence - Directed by #raykazahtabchi
Women in a rural village outside Delhi, India fight the stigma surrounding menstruation when they learn to manufacture sanitary pads.
Union Maids - Directed by Julia Reichert, Jim Klein, and Miles Mogulescu
This film features interviews with three courageous women from Chicago that were featured in the labor history book Rank and File by Staughton Lynd and Alice Lynd.
Chisholm `72 - Unbought & Unbossed - Directed by @sholalynch
Chisholm 72’ centers around Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and her campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 1972. Reflecting Chisholm`s wit, spirit, and charisma, the film chronicles her adventures on the Chisholm Trail.
#panonetwork #femalefilmmakerfriday #WomensHistoryMonth #femalefilmmakers #womeninfilm
In honor of Women’s History Month, we have compiled a shortlist of documentary films directed by women that depict a wide range of inspiring stories. We hope that these films will empower and motivate you throughout the end of March. For more Pano-curated films, check out our #weekendwatchlist here!
@missrepresentation - Directed by #jennifersiebelnewson
Miss Representation exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America.
@periodendofsentence - Directed by #raykazahtabchi
Women in a rural village outside Delhi, India fight the stigma surrounding menstruation when they learn to manufacture sanitary pads.
Union Maids - Directed by Julia Reichert, Jim Klein, and Miles Mogulescu
This film features interviews with three courageous women from Chicago that were featured in the labor history book Rank and File by Staughton Lynd and Alice Lynd.
Chisholm `72 - Unbought & Unbossed - Directed by @sholalynch
Chisholm 72’ centers around Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and her campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 1972. Reflecting Chisholm`s wit, spirit, and charisma, the film chronicles her adventures on the Chisholm Trail.
#panonetwork #femalefilmmakerfriday #WomensHistoryMonth #femalefilmmakers #womeninfilm
Check out these festive film & tv recommendations for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more holiday-themed films all month long! What are you excited to see?
#DashAndLily - Based on the book by @RachelCohnbooks, Episodes directed by @PamelaRomanowsky, Written by Rachel Cohn, Lauren Moon & Carol Barbee
On Christmas Eve, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas.
@HappiestSeason - Directed by @officialCleaD, Written by DuVall & @MaryHollandaise
A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family`s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.
#TheHolidayMovie - Written & Directed by @NMeyers
Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other`s countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.
#MixedNutsMovie - Directed by Nora Ephron, Written by Ephron & Delia Ephron
The events focus around a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.
Check out these festive film & tv recommendations for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more holiday-themed films all month long! What are you excited to see?
#DashAndLily - Based on the book by @RachelCohnbooks, Episodes directed by @PamelaRomanowsky, Written by Rachel Cohn, Lauren Moon & Carol Barbee
On Christmas Eve, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas.
@HappiestSeason - Directed by @officialCleaD, Written by DuVall & @MaryHollandaise
A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family`s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.
#TheHolidayMovie - Written & Directed by @NMeyers
Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other`s countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.
#MixedNutsMovie - Directed by Nora Ephron, Written by Ephron & Delia Ephron
The events focus around a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.
Check out four fantastic films for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more films by #IndigenousFilmmakers all month long! What are you excited to see?
@DrunktownsFinest - Written & Directed by @SydneyFreeland
Three young Native Americans strive to escape the hardships of life on an Indian reservation.
#TheSecretHistoryOfTheWildWest - Created by Julian Black Antelope, with episodes directed by @GeorginaLightning, Berkley Brady, Braden Croft, Michael Peterson and Julian Black Antelope
This 13-part series unearths to shine a light on the legendary heroes and villains that shaped the Canadian West, and the mystical and metaphysical influences behind them.
ćəsna?əm: The City Before The City - Directed by @ElleMaijaTailfeathers
We live our lives on land that was never ceded or sold by those who were living here at "first contact" and yet we know precious little about the Lower Mainland before real estate.
#ClubNativeFilm - Written & Directed by @TraceyDeer
Tracey Deer reveals the divisive legacy of more than a hundred years of discriminatory and sexist government policy to expose the lingering "blood quantum" ideals, snobby attitudes and outright racism that threaten to destroy the fabric of her community.
Check out four fantastic films for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more films by #IndigenousFilmmakers all month long! What are you excited to see?
@DrunktownsFinest - Written & Directed by @SydneyFreeland
Three young Native Americans strive to escape the hardships of life on an Indian reservation.
#TheSecretHistoryOfTheWildWest - Created by Julian Black Antelope, with episodes directed by @GeorginaLightning, Berkley Brady, Braden Croft, Michael Peterson and Julian Black Antelope
This 13-part series unearths to shine a light on the legendary heroes and villains that shaped the Canadian West, and the mystical and metaphysical influences behind them.
ćəsna?əm: The City Before The City - Directed by @ElleMaijaTailfeathers
We live our lives on land that was never ceded or sold by those who were living here at "first contact" and yet we know precious little about the Lower Mainland before real estate.
#ClubNativeFilm - Written & Directed by @TraceyDeer
Tracey Deer reveals the divisive legacy of more than a hundred years of discriminatory and sexist government policy to expose the lingering "blood quantum" ideals, snobby attitudes and outright racism that threaten to destroy the fabric of her community.
Check out four fantastic films for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more films by #IndigenousFilmmakers all month long! What are you excited to see?
@NightRaidersFilm - Written & Directed by @DanisGoulet
A mother joins an underground band of vigilantes to try to rescue her daughter from a state-run institution.
#OlderThanAmerica - Directed by @GeorginaLightning, Written by Lightning & Christine K. Walker
A woman`s haunting visions reveal a Catholic priest`s sinister plot to silence her mother from speaking the truth about the atrocities that took place at her Native American boarding school.
@TheMeaningofEmpathyFilm - Written & Directed by @ElleMaijaTailfeathers
An intimate view of community members with substance-use disorder, first responders, and health professionals in the Kainai First Nation as they bring hope and change through harm reduction to Blackfoot people.
#TheMayorsOfShiprock - Written & Directed by @Reelindian
In the small town of Shiprock, New Mexico a group of young Navajo leaders work to bring hope and change into their once thriving community.
Check out four fantastic films for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more films by #IndigenousFilmmakers all month long! What are you excited to see?
@NightRaidersFilm - Written & Directed by @DanisGoulet
A mother joins an underground band of vigilantes to try to rescue her daughter from a state-run institution.
#OlderThanAmerica - Directed by @GeorginaLightning, Written by Lightning & Christine K. Walker
A woman`s haunting visions reveal a Catholic priest`s sinister plot to silence her mother from speaking the truth about the atrocities that took place at her Native American boarding school.
@TheMeaningofEmpathyFilm - Written & Directed by @ElleMaijaTailfeathers
An intimate view of community members with substance-use disorder, first responders, and health professionals in the Kainai First Nation as they bring hope and change through harm reduction to Blackfoot people.
#TheMayorsOfShiprock - Written & Directed by @Reelindian
In the small town of Shiprock, New Mexico a group of young Navajo leaders work to bring hope and change into their once thriving community.
Check out these fantastic film & tv recommendations for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more films by #IndigenousFilmmakers all month long! What are you excited to see?
@TheBodyRemembersFilm - Written & Directed by @Kathleen.Hepburn & @ElleMaijaTailfeathers
After a chance encounter on the street, a woman tries to encourage a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help.
@Rezdogsfxonhulu - Created by Sterlin Harjo & Taika Waititi, with episodes directed by Harjo, @sydneyfreeland, @Tazbah & Blackhorse Lower
Four Native American teenagers grow up on a reservation in eastern Oklahoma.
@MohawkGirlstv - Created by @TraceyDeer & Cynthia Knight
Four 20-something Mohawk women trying to figure out how to be Mohawk in the 21st century, and find their places in the world.
Indian Alley - Written & Directed by Pamela Peters
This short documentary shares the history of the alley and the artistic visuals of six Native American artist that are using their art to share not only the history, but the existence of American Indians in Los Angeles, California.
Check out these fantastic film & tv recommendations for this weeks #weekendwatchlist! And check out more films by #IndigenousFilmmakers all month long! What are you excited to see?
@TheBodyRemembersFilm - Written & Directed by @Kathleen.Hepburn & @ElleMaijaTailfeathers
After a chance encounter on the street, a woman tries to encourage a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help.
@Rezdogsfxonhulu - Created by Sterlin Harjo & Taika Waititi, with episodes directed by Harjo, @sydneyfreeland, @Tazbah & Blackhorse Lower
Four Native American teenagers grow up on a reservation in eastern Oklahoma.
@MohawkGirlstv - Created by @TraceyDeer & Cynthia Knight
Four 20-something Mohawk women trying to figure out how to be Mohawk in the 21st century, and find their places in the world.
Indian Alley - Written & Directed by Pamela Peters
This short documentary shares the history of the alley and the artistic visuals of six Native American artist that are using their art to share not only the history, but the existence of American Indians in Los Angeles, California.
