Leslye Abbey
Directing
Biography
Leslye Abbey is an award winning international documentary filmmaker, photographer and Social Worker. A New York native, Leslye Abbey has traveled the world creating films that reflect the human spirit. Leslye began to develop a love for photography while living in New Mexico and working as Social Worker with Southwest American Indians. Her passion for photography paved the way for her growth as she launched into videography. You may see previews of her work on You Tube and her web site www.snowflakevideo.com. Leslye has been in private practice as a Clinical Social Worker in North Bellmore, New York since 1986.
Known For
Follows Long Island’s Mary Lamont Band on their groundbreaking 23,000-mile tour in six cities and provinces across mainland China in 2002.
How Lucky China
Six children embark on a journey through healing when they become a part of the "You Are Not Alone" mural project; a 6x6 foot turtle-shaped sculpture developed by renowned artist Professor Marietta D'Antonio Fryer of Cheyney University.
You Are Not Alone
Long Island (aka the Big Fish) was home to a blues scene that was one of the most incredible and fantastic musical experiences. From the early 1960's through the 1990's, people went to music clubs to hear the blues. Long Island was a home base to many of the top blues musicians who had fans from all over the world. Back in the day, fans would follow them weekly from club to club while their popularity grew worldwide. The Big Fish Blues documentary reveals a genre and a host of incredible performances by these Long Island blues greats. You will also learn about their journeys to success from their personal stories. So sit back, relax, let your hair down, and simply have some fun as you experience the "Blues way of life."
Big Fish Blues
It reveals the healing ritual called the N'Deup Healing Ceremony. Every gesture has a meaning: the dances, the millet, the beat of the drums together with the litanies pronounced by the priestess.
The Return: The N'Duep Healing Ceremony
Throughout the year, at many prestigious dog shows, hundreds of breeders from all over the country present the very best. These dogs are representative of the astonishing diversity of decades of meticulous breeding. Get to know four of the top breeders, and their dogs, and share the years of knowledge & experience required to produce consistent champions. Caution: Show Dogs puts you behind-the-scenes so you can share the excitement and exhilaration of the World of SHOW DOGS!
Caution: Show Dogs
Michael Kanarek was born in Pittsburgh in 1946, and participated in “Three Rivers Arts Festival”. After graduating High School, He was accepted to Cooper Union Art College. His work was awarded and recognized many times including a Gold Record Award. His story is told in this original documentary with original interviews by Kanarek, his family, close friends, and associates.