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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wabanaki film fest in Portland aims to tell the stories of Indigenous peoples
May 16—Mali Obomsawin would like Mainers to be more aware of the Indigenous people here and their legacy. Raised in Farmington, Obomsawin is a bassist who has toured the country. She's also composed music for films and TV projects that help tell the stories of native peoples, including the 2024 Oscar-nominated documentary "Sugarcane" and the popular FX comedy-drama series "Reservation Dogs," set in the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma. She's also one of the organizers of the first-ever Wabanaki Film Festival, set for Sunday at the Portland Museum of Art. The free program includes five films — three involving Maine filmmakers — as well as panel discussions. Obomsawin is hoping the event will bring attention to Wabanaki filmmakers and artists, and their perspectives, and raise awareness of the struggles of Indigenous peoples in Maine and elsewhere. "We're not represented here the way tribal nations are in other cities around the country. You go to Minneapolis or Santa Fe or Tulsa, and the footprint of the Indigenous people of that place is really evident," said Obomsawin, 29, who lives in Portland and is a member of the Abenaki Nation at Odanak. "We're working to change that, particularly right now when the Indigenous community nationwide is having a bit of a renaissance. " Obomsawin's co-organizer is Penobscot artist Lokotah Sanborn of Portland. The two also worked on one of the short films screening at the festival, "Otherworld," which was directed by Sanborn with narrative written by Obomsawin. It's a poetic documentary about an island off the coast of Maine, where the Abenaki first came into contact with the English in 1605. It later became the seasonal home of painter Andrew Wyeth and was carefully managed by his wife, Betsy, in hopes it would inspire his art. "My film is about Abenaki connection to place, presence, and continuance despite historic and ongoing genocide. It is also about the uncanny synthetic nature of colonialism in how it curates and shapes Indigenous lands," said Sanborn. The film festival will start at 11 a.m. Sunday with refreshments, mingling, followed by greetings and introductions. The first screening, at 11:45 a.m., is of the 1993 film "Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance." It's a documentary about an armed stand-off between protestors and police and military forces in Quebec, Canada, over a proposed golf course on Mohawk lands. The film was directed by Alanis Obomsawin, a cousin of Mali Obomsawin. After a discussion period and a break, three short Wabanaki films will be shown at 2:45 p.m. "Putep Qotatokot-te Elewestag (The Whale Was Speaking), is a poetry film voiced and written by Mihku Paul, touching on climate change, sea life and human survival. "Bay of Herons" by Jared Lank is about a Mi'kmaq man reflecting on seeing his homelands destroyed. Following the third film, "Otherworld," there will be a Q&A with filmmakers. At 3:30 p.m., there will be a screening of the 2012 film "Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America," followed by a Q&A and a panel discussion. Sanborn said the films in the festival were chosen to illustrate the solidarity between Indigenous people across the Americas. The two feature-length documentaries, for instance, explore Western imperialism, colonial extraction and capitalist dominance, he said. "I hope that audiences take away a better understanding of immigration and ongoing fights for Indigenous sovereignty and how these issues inter-relate," Sanborn said. Copy the Story Link
Los Angeles Times
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of ‘Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
Pamela Bach, the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff who also had a TV career of her own, was found dead at her home in Hollywood on Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed Thursday on its website that Bach died by suicide. A gunshot wound to the head is listed as her cause of death. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to The Times on Thursday that officers responded to a death investigation at the 3400 block of Troy Drive in Hollywood at around 10 p.m. Bach was pronounced dead on the scene, according to TMZ, which broke the news of her death. She was 62. 'Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,' David Hasselhoff said in a statement to TMZ. 'We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time.' Hayley Amber Hasselhoff, one of the two daughters Bach shares with David Hasselhoff, reposted a photo of her parents to her Instagram story Wednesday evening. The 32-year-old actor and model added a white heart emoji above the picture. Bach was born Oct. 16, 1962, in Tulsa, Okla., and had several acting credits — including stints on shows 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Otherworld' — before she married heartthrob David Hasselhoff in 1989. Her acting career spanned from the '70s to the early aughts and also included roles on 'The Fall Guy,' 'T.J. Hooker,' 'Superboy' and 'Viper.' Bach met her husband on the set of his Emmy-nominated series 'Knight Rider.' After the series ended its four-year run on NBC in 1986, Bach and Hasselhoff tied the knot in a private ceremony in Studio City. The then-partners in life later brought their relationship to the set of the beachside drama 'Baywatch,' which ran from 1989 to 2001. The series starred Hasselhoff as dreamy lifeguard Mitch Buchannon. Bach played multiple characters over 14 episodes from 1991 to 2000, according to IMDB. In a 1989 interview with The Times, Bach dispelled any notion that her marriage to Hasselhoff helped her land 'Baywatch' roles. At the time, she said her husband's last name was 'great baggage to have but I never open it up.' 'Just because he's the star and producer [doesn't mean that's how I got the job],' she doubled down. 'I know inside myself that I cannot negate the fact that I know my lines, I'm always on time, I'm very professional and never pull any weight on the set. In fact, I go the opposite to make people feel more comfortable. I rely on my own laurels.' In 1990, Bach and Hasselhoff welcomed their first daughter, Taylor, a year after their marriage. Daughter Hayley Amber was born two years later. In the early aughts, the actors went their separate ways and divorced in 2006. Before her death, Bach dedicated her social media pages to sharing personal updates and family news. In her final Instagram post, Bach said she looked forward to what 2025 has in store, adding that watching her granddaughter London 'grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing.' 'May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold,' she continued. 'Here's to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!'
USA Today
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Best Immersive Art Experience (2025) - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Photo courtesy of Sensorio No. 10: Sensorio - Paso Robles, California British artist Bruce Munro created the Sensorio "Field of Light" outdoor installation back in 2019, a nighttime field of bioluminescent flowers in the Central California wine country of Paso Robles. An immediate and huge success, this exhibition has grown to incorporate additional light creations like "Fireflies," "Gone Fishing," and "Light Towers," as well as exhibits by new artists, such as "DIMENSIONS" by HYBYCOZO. Seeing the Milky Way in the area's usually-clear night sky is often part of the transcendental experience, all of which pairs well with a glass of excellent wine. Photo courtesy of City Museum No. 9: City Museum - St. Louis, Missouri City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, is home to a 10-story spiral slide, one of the world's largest jungle gyms, and a rooftop garden that offers amazing city views. Some 20 artists created the large-scale features of this interactive museum well before the term 'immersive art' became a thing. Photo courtesy of WNDR Museum No. 8: WNDR Museum - Multiple locations The WNDR Museum hosts immersive art and technology installations by artists, studios, and collectives from around the globe. The experience, which has locations in Chicago, San Diego, and Boston, engages multiple senses and seeks to inspire wonder, creativity, and curiosity. Photo courtesy of Wonderspaces, by David Blakeman No. 7: Wonderspaces - Multiple locations As an interactive and immersive art show, Wonderspaces aims to empower people to connect with art and each other. Wonderspaces collaborates with artists, arts institutions, cultural organizations, schools, and businesses to create exhibitions in places that aren't traditionally created to display art, serving those who might not otherwise seek art. Wonderspaces can be found in multiple cities such as Scottsdale and Austin, and partnering with cultural organizations, festivals, and fairs across North America. Photo courtesy of Catie Viox No. 6: Otherworld - Multiple locations Otherworld, an immersive art experience in Columbus, Ohio, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers dozens of rooms of interactive art, secret passageways, and mixed reality playgrounds. Visitors can enjoy eye-catching visuals and dazzling storytelling as they make their way through the spaces. Photo courtesy of Dylan Johnson No. 5: Factory Obscura - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma This art collective in Oklahoma City crafts immersive experiences that 'awaken wonder, build community, and make the world better.' The 6,000-square-foot space houses rotating installations. Mix-Tape, the current experience, took nearly a year to design and install by a team of some 30 artists. Photo courtesy of Fever No. 4: Van Gogh Exhibition: The Immersive Experience - Multiple locations Since its inception in 2008, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience has captured the world's imagination. Large exhibition rooms are filled with 360-degree, floor-to-ceiling projections of Van Gogh's famous works, and accompanying sound and virtual-reality headsets are available for those who desire to be more deeply submerged into the experience. This popular installation travels regularly throughout the globe, so if it comes to a city near you, don't miss it! Photo courtesy of ARTECHOUSE No. 3: ARTECHOUSE - Multiple locations With shows in big cities like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Houston, ARTECHOUSE creates experiences that play at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Visitors are encouraged to utilize an app that adds another layer to the experience. The app can also be used by those who can't attend in-person exhibits and would still like to enjoy their innovative art. Photo courtesy of Kate Russell No. 2: The Real Unreal - Grapevine, Texas A part of the Meow Wolf universe, The Real Unreal follows an ordinary family that faces extraordinary circumstances. During this adventure game, this interactive artscape will challenge your imagination as you seek clues to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the protagonist, 10-year-old Jared.
