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Forest of Swords (2010)
Helen is currently in production on Forest of Swords (working title), a feature-length documentary about Dr. Grace Dammann and her remarkable recovery after a devastating head on collision on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2008. An inspiring story about human resilience and the sustaining power of community. Sponsored by the
San Francisco Zen Center, learn more about the film and how you can support it.
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Let’s Get Real (2003)
Helen was producer and executive producer of this powerful documentary about young teens’ experiences with name-calling and bullying. Part of the Respect for All Project, Let’s Get Real has been used in schools and community groups throughout the country and endorsed by the National Education Association, Teaching Tolerance, the National Association of School Psychologists and many others.
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That’s a Family! (2000)
Helen was executive producer of this inspiring, award-winning film for elementary school kids about family diversity that screened to a packed room of educators and child advocates at the Clinton White House in 2000. The first of the films for kids in the Respect for All Project, That's a Family! has been used extensively in teacher training programs and has fostered collaborations among numerous mainstream educational and cultural organizations.
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It’s Elementary:
Talking About Gay Issues in School (1996)
With Debra Chasnoff, Helen produced this groundbreaking film that explores how teachers can include discussions about lesbian and gay people in their elementary and middle school classrooms. It’s Elementary has won numerous educational and film festival awards, aired on over 100 PBS stations, and fueled a tidal wave of activism and advocacy around these controversial issues. The film laid the groundwork for Groundspark's Respect for All Project, which has had an enormous impact in the field of anti-bias education and violence prevention.
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“Let's Get Real is … frighteningly realistic and heartbreaking … This can't-miss discussion starter is highly recommended for both schools and public libraries.” |
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Booklist,
American Library Association |
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“[That’s a Family!], a top-notch production aimed at elementary and middle school-aged kids, may go a long way toward assuaging children’s fears of being ‘different,’ …a program like this is more than just long overdue. It’s vital.” |
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Video Librarian |
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“For people who are in the business of educating educators, [It's Elementary] is a seminal piece of work.” |
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Ellen Bettmann
Former Director of Research and Development,
Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith |
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