No matter how futile the effort may be, being heard and understood are two of the most important ingredients to mutual understanding. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo. Take a look at how conflicts escalate in this selection of Armed With a Camera films.

As this selection of Digital Histories films attest, there is a whole wide world outside of our little corner of the world — if only we’re brave enough and curious enough to venture out to experience it.

At some point in everyone’s lives, the “moment of truth” arrives that can change lives or personal perspectives. It’s up to us — and us alone — to make those key decisions, and hope that we make the right choices.

Are we trying to get over, or just trying to make do? This selection of Armed With a Camera non-fiction works foregrounds the generosity of spirit, fellowship, ingenuity, and occasional deception that is needed to get through difficult times.

Mother knows best...or does Father know best? Familial entanglements are as timeless as audio recordings, paintings, or even a collection of aluminum cans. In the end, they are just as memorable.

This kinetic selection of works from Visual Communications’ Armed With a Camera Fellowship showcases a broad range of storytelling styles, all in the service of essaying stories about first encounters, chance meetings, and defining revelations.