This edition: Stemming the Summer Slide
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Original tape date: June 26, 2017. First aired: June 28, 2017.On this edition of Independent Sources, hosted by Garry Pierre-Pierre, we look at two organizations’ efforts to address the steep decline in learning that takes place among students during the summer holidays. We talk to the organizer of a film market that hopes to provide more distribution options and marketing skills to small filmmakers. Then, we visit a Brooklyn bar that’s using world music as a form of political protest.
Guest List
Karim Abouelnaga Chief Executive Officer, Practice Makes Perfect
Olivier Conan Co-Owner, Barbès
Mamady Kouyaté Musician, The Mandingo Ambassadors
Samir LanGus Musician, Innov Gnawa
Arilyn Martínez Founder, Latino Film Market
Andrew Waters Director, REAL Kids, DREAM

