by Hansen Bursic | May 17, 2022 | Writing
Local film festivals have taken some of the biggest hits during the pandemic and it’s among the many reasons that returning to the historic Castro Theater and hearing “welcome back to the movies” was so emotional for many of us in the audience. The 65th SFFILM...
by Hansen Bursic | May 13, 2022 | Press
HYPERALLERGIC: On March 14, workers at the International Documentary Association (IDA) announced their intent to unionize with the Communications Workers of America Local 9003. Documentary Workers United (DWU) is the first union of its kind in the United States,...
by Hansen Bursic | May 13, 2022 | Writing
Last month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s crusade to prosecute the parents of transgender kids brought the national campaign targeting gender-affirming care to new lows. Now, it’s not the actions of one politician but the decision of a whole state legislature that...
by Hansen Bursic | Apr 29, 2022 | Writing
In many ways, 2022 has been the Year of the Worker. Unionized workers in the US at Amazon and Starbucks recently celebrated massive victories, reenergizing the call for more equitable workplaces. As we approach May Day, or International Workers’ Day, it’s an...
by Hansen Bursic | Mar 17, 2022 | Writing
It’s that time of year again when brackets are set and bets are made. March Madness is the peak of the college basketball season here in the US and is one the highest profile college sports leagues in the country. To celebrate this season, here are eight...
