Marie-Emmanuelle Hartness is a Boston based filmmaker. She produces, writes and directs both fiction and documentary films. Born and raised in Paris, she has a special interest in cross-cultural projects and character driven stories, as well as a passion for fantasy, adventure and science fiction films. Marie graduated from La Sorbonne in Theater studies and from UCLA professional screenwriting program.
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In Circle Up, Boston-based filmmaker Julie Mallozzi explores the power of peacemaking circles in restorative justice. She documents women using this indigenous practice to cope with extreme violence and loss. Marie-Emmanuelle Hartness met with Julie after a screening and Q&A at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge to discuss the film’s production and its use in activism.
Backpack Full of Cash is a new documentary by Director and Activist Sarah Mondale. The film, which is co-produced by Vera Aronow, offers an unforgiving portrayal of the charter school movement in America. Marie-Emmanuelle Hartness was at the Boston screening and talks with Mondale and Aronow about making the film and about working with Nancy Carlson-Paige and her son, Matt Damon.