Paul van Ness

The History of Halloween

Paul van Ness

Jill Rogati, Erik Rodenhiser

Although Halloween is America's second most popular holiday, most people have no idea where the rituals of this autumn celebration originated. Why do we go trick-or-treating? Why do we dress in costumes? Why do we carve pumpkins? And why do we spend this one night of the year focusing on death? It turns out that the answers to these questions are as fun and fascinating at Halloween itself!

Stories of Intersex and Faith

Paul van Ness

“Stories of Intersex and Faith” allows viewers to experience what it feels like to be invisible in our culture and subject to abuse and shame simply for being born different. Five powerful stories, gently and beautifully told, create empathy for those born different from the majority, correct inaccurate understandings of human sex differences, and dissolve anxieties which plague conversations about sex and gender. “Stories of Intersex and Faith” will help viewers enter into more constructive conversations on this subject. More than this, it lesbian. They do not reveal their plans to her either, because how can you say so? Familiarity starts with insincerity, which is harder and harder to break. Meanwhile, a bond is forming between Magda and Nina...