Gabriel Diamond

Four friends spend an evening together after time apart. Differences in sex and sexuality reveal deep-rooted conflicts and long-hidden longings.

An awkward dinner party reveals one man's inability to let go of the past.

If you were to make a sign that reveals something about yourself you want to hide from the world and hold it in public, what would it say? That’s the question Vulnerable Rally asks of its participants as we cut past the niceties and social graces to which we conform into the very heart of that which makes us human. Our fears, our shames, our frailties, our prejudices—when these shadow parts of ourselves come to light, they not only have the chance to free us, they can also free those who pass us by. And here, connected by our common humanity, we discover we are not alone. Vulnerable Rally is the backdrop of Mikey Pauker’s, RISE, which too is rallying cry for its listeners to rise up both in strength and in vulnerability—a sentiment echoed by the song’s refrain, “Don’t let this world lock you out of your soul.”

Less tells the story of Finn Norman, a renegade artist who has severed all ties with his past to make his home on the streets. Living off what others throw away, Finn’s quest for a life free from attachment is threatened by his growing connections with a painfully shy cafe girl and a grizzled street performer.

Locked up in a house of secrets by her over-protective mother, young Megan lives in a reality all her own. When a mysterious stranger begins sending cryptic love letters, mother assumes Megan has been sneaking out behind her back. Mother will soon find out the truth about the mysterious stranger is a far more horrifying, and deadly, then she could ever imagine.

A young Nepalese man struggles to protect the wildlife and natural habitat of his country.

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For years, China has valued aggressive growth at the cost of environmental protection. Ma Jun emerged as a bold and singular voice, willing to stand up to powerful political and economic interests. His groundbreaking use of data and transparency holds industry accountable and makes clear the costs of toxic pollution.

In a world ruled by patriarchy, one girl from India’s hinterlands finds the courage to challenge gender norms to achieve her dream of becoming a drone pilot. In rural Uttar Pradesh, where caste and patriarchy often dictate a girl’s future, Babita’s life seemed destined for early marriage and domestic duty. Born into a Dalit family and forced to shoulder responsibilities after her mother’s death, she gave up dreams of college to care for her home. A turning point came when with the support of a women's self help group, she began training to be a drone pilot to help with farming. As her district’s first certified female drone pilot, Babita transforms skepticism into pride, inspiring young women to delay early marriage and pursue financial independence.

Imagine putting on a blindfold on a busy Berkeley street corner and inviting strangers to dance with you. That’s what Gabriel Diamond did.