Video Review: StoryCorps’ Animated Shorts
StoryCorps
Thanks to Vimeo I discovered StoryCorps. They describe themselves as: “(…) an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives.”
All of the stories (more than 40,000!) are recorded on CD and broadcasted via NPR’s Morning Edition and several listening pages.
‘A family man’
A Family Man from StoryCorps on Vimeo.
Powerful Cartoons
I enjoy a well-told spoken story. But I enjoy comics and animated films even more! StoryCorps proves that a good story lends itself perfectly for a short animated film. Their most popular radio stories have been filmed in this way. The result: Short, approachable but powerful cartoons with much depth.
‘John & Joe’
John and Joe – StoryCorps 9/11 animation from Rauch Brothers on Vimeo.
Universal
The stories are unmistakably American. You can tell by the visual language and the culture specific details. Yet the stories are, above all, universal. They concern ordinary citizens who experience issues that will appeal to everyone in the world.
Happiness, sadness, togetherness… These are all themes that rise above your nationality.
‘Facundo the Great’
Facundo the Great from StoryCorps on Vimeo.
Fan
In a very short time I became a fan of StoryCorps. What’s not to like about them? Perhaps the fact that they are limited to the borders of the USA? Shouldn’t they have to go around the world looking for stories that connect humanity?
Who knows what the future brings. For now, I am very satisfied with the amount of content on Vimeo!
Links
StoryCorps on Vimeo
Website of StoryCorps
Geplaatst op: november 20, 2012
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