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This Oregon State University professor was a cultural consultant on Disney’s ‘Moana 2′
Patricia Fifita, an assistant professor of ethnic studies at Oregon State University, shares her experience as a cultural consultant in Disney's sequel to its hit movie "Moana."

Feature film made in Portland gives local actors the opportunity to collaborate and spread joy
The Great Divide, a feature film shot in Portland, shares the story of what happens when the world’s richest old lady dies and her surviving relatives and their tag-a-long friends meet to parse out pieces of the billion dollar pie she left behind.

Culture
Documentary about the history of blues music screens in Portland
OPB’s Paul Marshall speaks with director Augusta Palmer about the film "The Blues Society."

Culture
Not sure what to watch on movie night? Ask an Oregon video store clerk
A few iconic video stores are still holding strong in the Northwest, keeping the movie rental dream alive for renters young and old. For OPB's At Work With series, we hear from a Portland video store clerk about what it's like to work in a movie lover's paradise.
Portland director Todd Haynes discusses new movie starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore
Todd Haynes is arguably Portland’s most celebrated director. His latest film is called “May December.” It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix.

Filmed By Bike festival looks back at its greatest hits
After 21 years, Filmed By Bike founder and director Aileen Crotty is passing the torch on to the film festival.

As the money grows, Washington’s film and TV industry is taking root
While the writer’s strike is bringing major studio productions to a standstill, there are plenty of commercials and independent projects still underway in the Northwest.

Culture
Eugene film festival spotlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories
The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival in Eugene was created in 2006 to spotlight Asian American and Pacific Islander stories in Oregon. This weekend, the festival returns with a roster of new independent films, all celebrating AAPI experiences.

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Authors, films and Día de Muertos: Oregon arts and culture events in November
November is just around the corner. OPB producer Donald Orr sat down with OPB All Things Considered co-host Crystal Ligori to discuss upcoming events for people looking to fill their "arts and culture" cups to the brim in the week ahead.

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Celtic composer Kurt Rosenberg showcases films in hometown Portland
Filmmaker and Composer, Kurt Rosenberg, to showcase 3 of his films this month in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.