Walls. Current politics provoked me to re-examine them. The basic structure is so ubiquitous and omnipresent that it rarely raises interest much less alarm. They appear in so many forms, conditions and apparent purposes they beg some questions: What is a wall? What is its purpose? What is its message? And, what are its consequences? [...]
Although nationally ranked in many programs and specialties, and consistently named the Sacramento region’s best hospital, UC Davis is not broadly recognized locally and regionally as the world-class institution that it is. Creating A Healthier World – an image and awareness-building campaign was begun in 2015 to elevate the institution’s profile. […]
The American Mercury traveled to NYC in November to attend the Atlas Network’s annual Freedom Forum to launch a unique video production campaign. Called the “Tell Your Story Award”, two film makers, Kit Tyler and Leon Corcos, pledge to produce a world class video for a worthy human rights organization […]
The American Mercury is delighted to announce that Becoming California has been nominated for the National Academy of Television Arts & Science’s (NATAS) prestigious EMMY award in four categories including Best Documentary Cultural/Historical. […]
In February, 2015 The American Mercury produced six videos for The Public Policy institute of California. The videos focus on a range of critically important topics: water supply, drought, floods, water quality, ecosystems, and the delta. […]
The American Mercury is proud to present the world premier of the feature length documentary, Becoming California, fall 2014. KQED TV, the powerhouse PBS station in San Francisco, will air the two-hour program on September 10th, 2014. The program will then be distributed to PBS stations nation wide on September 24th. […]
May 6, 2012 The California Environmental Legacy Project is pleased to announce its collaboration with the legendary jazz musician, Pat Metheny. Metheny will compose and perform music for the soundtracks of our public television documentary, “Becoming California,” and for the regional films that will be viewed at state and national parks throughout California. […]
April 9, 2012 The National Science Foundation has awarded $3 million to the California Environmental Legacy Project – the largest grant awarded to any recipient. The project (CELP) is a statewide initiative among scientists, educators and media professionals to enhance public understanding of California’s rapidly changing environment. […]
