Forage Fish

Herring, menhaden, anchovies, sprats, silversides, smelt, sardines. These fish play a massive role in the ocean’s ecosystem. Jim Toomey illustrates why they’re important. Produced by the Pew Trusts.

More about forage fish here.

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Synesthesia

“Synesthesia,” a 2009 short film by Terri Timley (Ian Kibbey and Corey Creasey).

syn·es·the·sia syn·aes·the·sia (sĭn’ĭs-thē’zhə) n. 1)A condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another, as when the hearing of a sound produces the visualization of a color. 2) A sensation felt in one part of the body as a result of stimulus applied to another, as in referred pain. 3) The description of one kind of sense impression by using words that normally describe another.
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A Century of Animation

Historic animation highlights 1833 – 1990, courtesy of The Solomon Society.

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Gerrymandering: Jagged Lines of Partisan Power

Dr. Christina Greer of Fordham University explains “Gerrymandering.” Animation by Smart Bubble Society.

Related:

“Why the Supreme Court’s decision to review Wisconsin’s gerrymandering is such a big deal,” Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post

“Gerrymandering Case Echoes in Inkblot-Like Districts Across the U.S.,” Michael Cooper, New York Times

“Where Gerrymandering Is Containing City Power,” Brentin Mock, CityLab

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Piper

“Piper,” the Oscar-winning Pixar animation, directed by Alan Barillaro.

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The First City

Jonathan F. P. Rose explains how the first city was started in Turkey, 12,000 years ago.

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I Have Your Heart

“I Have Your Heart,” by Molly Crabapple, Kim Boekbinder, and Jim Batt.

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Unwanted Desires

An animation about your secret random thoughts, by Ola Szmida.
Sound design by Xabier Erkizia.
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Cycle

“Cycle,”directed by Kouhei Nakama. Music by Kai Engel.

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Cher on Kitsch

In 1999, Benjamin Svetkey interviewed Cher at her Malibu house.

Animated by Patrick Smith for Blank on Blank (PBS Digital). Colorist: Jennifer Yoo. Audio Producer: Amy Drozdowska.

Cher official website

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