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Face2Face with David Peck

Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers and artists of various kinds and he does it in a fun, thoughtful and entertaining way. Check out this weekly podcast where David honors and celebrates people who believe in the power of little things, the splash and ripple effect and who are rolling up their sleeves to make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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45:48

Dr. Anthony Lang

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/11/02

Dr. Lang and I talk about redundancies in the brain, the tendency towards addiction, bio-markers and neurological disorders and vaccines, neuro-plasticity and diagnosis.Get a copy of his book: “Parkinson’s Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families” here.BiographyDr. Lang directs a large multifaceted clinical research program in the field of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. Dr. Lang’s research includes clinical studies of poorly recognized neurological disorders.Dr. Lang

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Clair Obscur - TIFF 2016 - Yesmin Ustaoglu

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2016/11/01

Yesim and I talk about tradition, sexual politics in Turkey, harsh modernism, manipulation, control and patriarchal power.For more information about TIFF go here.TrailerSynopsisIn her most politically charged film to date, Turkish writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu revisits her previous films' themes of alienation and the longing to escape, viewing them through a distinctly female lens. InClair Obscur, a film about the lives of two women from opposing worlds, Ustaoglu explores the different

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Jonathan Nadeau on Face2Face

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/25

Jonathan and I talk about “blindness” and disability, assistive technology, crowd funding and why he roots for the underdog. Biography My name is Jonathan Nadeau and I'm a husband, a father of three, and a blind GNU/Linux user. I'm also the host of three podcasts about free software. I interview project leaders of free software and GNU/Linux distributions. This summer I'm interning with the FSF's campaigns team. I was not born blind but was in a car accident when I was 14, which caused me to lose

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Foreign Body - TIFF 2016 - Raja Arami, Hiam Abbass...

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2016/10/25

Raja, Hiam and Sarra talk about their new film Foreign Body, refugees, identity, relational complexity and the present over the future. For more information about TIFF go here. IMDB Trailer Synopsis Seeking refuge from her Islamist radical brother whom she informed on, a young woman arrives in France illegally following Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution and discovers a new world of both hope and danger, in the fourth feature from writer-director Raja Amari (Satin Rouge, Buried Secrets). In the turbulent

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23:47

The Headhunter's Calling - TIFF 2016 - Mark Williams...

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/25

Bill and Mark and I talk about their new film The Head-hunters Calling, pure ego, being present and why we’re all addicts of one kind or another. For more information about TIFF go here. IMDB Synopsis A ruthless corporate headhunter (Gerard Butler) battles his rival for control of their job placement company, until a family tragedy brings his personal and professional lives into conflict. Grounded in a generous, soul-searching lead performance from Gerard Butler, this drama follows a corporate

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Mali Blues - TIFF 2016 - Lutz Gregor

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2016/10/25

Lutz and I talk about his new film Mali Blues, the question of culture, colonialism, the power of music to evoke emotion and change and artful disruption.For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBTrailerMore info about the film here.SynopsisWith her radiant voice and magnetic presence, Fatoumata Diawara, known as Fatou, is a rising star in world music. In her home country of Mali, music traditions are deep and varied, but their longevity was threatened when Islamic fundamentalists banned music in

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39:47

The Journey is the Destination - TIFF 2016 -...

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/25

Kathy and I talk about social change, catalyzing action, creative activism and choosing love and why fearlessness matters more than we know. For more information about Kathy head here and her new book head here. For more information on Creative Visions. The Journey is The Destination: IMDB Biography Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a graduate of Wellesley College, Kathy has worked as a teacher, journalist, author, and film and television producer in England, Africa and the United States. In 1997,

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26:57

Mimosas - TIFF 2016 - Oliver Laxe

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2016/10/25

Oliver and I talk about Sufism, the “geometry of the heart”, religion, contra-tradition, the mystical edge to everything and why there is really nothing at all to understand. For more information about TIFF go here. IMDB Trailer For more information about the film go here. Synopsis Winner of the Grand Prize at Cannes' Semaine de la Critique, this mesmerizing, minimalist "Eastern western" confirms Oliver Laxe (You All Are Captains) as a remarkable and distinctive talent. Inspired in part by the

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31:54

Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki -TIFF 2016 -...

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/25

Juho and Jarrko and I talk about love stories, boxing as a metaphor, what’s important in life and how not to be cynical.For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBTrailerMore info about the film here.SynopsisWinner of a top prize at this year’s Cannes festival, the irresistibly charming debut feature from Juho Kuosmanen is a funny and forlorn comedy-drama inspired by the real-life showdown between Finnish boxer Olli Mäki and American champion Davey Moore in 1962 Helsinki.Funny, forlorn, and

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Tuko Macho - TIFF 2016 - The Nest Collective

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/22

Jim and George and I about Tuko Macho, The Nest Collective, an African generational voice, identity and internal voices and why extreme order is surreal. For more information on Tuko Macho(IMDB, trailer, website) and TIFF. Synopsis Tuko Macho (Sheng for "we are watching") candidly explores the frequently violent intersections of class, law and justice in Nairobi. Shot mostly in Sheng -- Kenya's unique pidgin of English, Swahili and local languages -- Tuko Macho's storylines are drawn from real-life

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26:53

The War Show - TIFF 2016 - Andreas Dalsgaard

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2016/10/22

Andreas Dalsgaard and I talk about his new film The War Show, Syria, self-discovery and tools of expression, silence and journalistic analysis. Synopsis A Syrian radio DJ documents the experiences of herself and her friends as their dreams of hope and liberation in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring give way to the grim realities of repression, forced emigration and extremism. Syrian radio host Obaidah Zytoon and her friends are caught up in the euphoria of the 2011 Arab Spring. Camera in hand, these

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25:04

The David Dance - Don Scime

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/22

Don and I talk about the new film The David Dance, what it means to feel different, self-esteem issues, fitting in and his take on a story that has “universal appeal.”For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBTrailerMore info about the film here.SynopsisAway from the microphone, David (Don Scimé) is soft spoken, shy and unsure of himself. However, as his on-air alias, "Danger Dave" - host of the local radio show "Gay Talk" in Buffalo, New York - he's poised, witty and every listener's best

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Art Bastard - TIFF 2016 - Interview with Robert...

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2016/10/16

Robert Cenedella and I talk about his new film Art Bastard, how not to play the "art game," the narrow minded establishment, and what isn't art. For more information on Art Bastard: IMDB, Trailer, website. Synopsis In a madcap art world obsessed with money, fame and hype, how does an artist driven by justice, defiance and his own singular style thrive? Art Bastard is the rousing tale of a rebel who never fit into today's art world, yet has become one of its most provocative, rabble-rousing

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The White Helmets - TIFF 2016 - Orlando von Einsiedel...

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/16

On today’s TIFF episode I talk to Orlando and Joanna about their moving new filmThe White Helmets, Syria, courage and doing the right thing in the face of fear.For more information on The White Helmets(IMDB,trailer,website) andTIFF.SynopsisA Netflix original short documentary, set in Aleppo, Syria and southern Turkey in early 2016, takes viewers into the war zone. As the violence intensifies, The White Helmets follows three volunteer rescue workers as they put everything on the line to save

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29:50

All Governments Lie - TIFF 2016 - Interview with Fred...

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/12

Fred and I talk about his new film All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception and the Spirit of I.F. Stone, speaking truth to power, unplugging from the mainstream, pressure from below and good journalism. For more information about TIFF go here. IMDB Trailer More info about the film here. Synopsis Vancouver-based filmmaker and TV news veteran Fred Peabody explores the life and legacy of the maverick American journalist I.F. Stone, whose long one-man crusade against government deception lives on in the

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Marie Curie - TIFF 2016 - Marie Noelle

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/10

Marie and I talk about knowledge, gender disparity, about focus and passion and how her new film touches on both the beauty and the limitations of science.For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBSynopsisPolish actress Karolina Gruszka stars in this sweeping biography of the legendary, Nobel Prize–winning physicist and chemist, who courted controversy with both her challenging of France’s male-dominated academic establishment and her unconventional romantic life.Physicist, chemist, and pioneer

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All I See Is You - TIFF 2016 - Marc Forster

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/06

Mark and I talk about his new film All I See Is You, broken relationships, our shifting attention, expectations, loneliness and why it’s so important to realize that sometimes all we have is each other.For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBTrailerSynopsisBlake Lively (The Shallows) and Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty) star in this thriller from director Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball,World War Z), about a blind woman who regains her sight and begins to discover disturbing new details about her

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21:37

Gave Lindo

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/05

Gave LindoGave and I talk about The Reel World Film Festival, storytelling, and creating opportunities for people to act through dialogue, empathy and film.For more information about the Reel World Festival go here.BiographyGaveis currently the Executive Director of the Reelworld Film Festival. During his tenure, he repositioned the festival to focus on issue driven films of global importance. He also expanded the festival’s programming to include virtual reality films and interactive gaming and

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32:43

The Stairs - TIFF 2016 - Hugh Gibson

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/05

Hugh GibsonHugh and I talk about his new film The Stairs, “harm reduction care”, addictions, empathy and compassion and “Toronto: The Not So Good.”PANEL DETAILSDate/time:Wed Oct 12, after6:40pmscreening.Guests:Toronto city councillors Joe Cressy and Gord Perks (both head Toronto’s Drug Strategy), plus Roxanne Smith (from the film), andRaffi Balian, South Riverdale CHC Project Coordinator. (FYI: SRCHC is one of 3 approved supervised injection sites in Toronto)Moderator:Joe Fiorito(Toronto Star

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44:35

James Alan

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/10/03

James AlanJames and I talk about mathematics, magic and mystery, risk and about how to leverage small secrets, and why it’s not about how smart you are, but it’s about what you know.BiographyJames Alanis a professional magician and sleight of hand artist based in Toronto. James has performed across Ontario for small intimate audiences and on large stages creating performances, which are “thought provoking, funny, astonishing and thoroughly entertaining.”His one man shows,Lies, Damn Lies & Magic

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