EPISODE 80, SEASON 2:
In this episode, John connects with award-winning documentary filmmaker Liz Canning
They discuss the origins of the MOTHERLOAD story, how it has evolved into a movement, and what she’s up to now. Hint: She was just nominated for an Emmy for her work on Episode 1 of Global Mosaic: “Could Empowering Girls Transform the World?”
Below is the MOTHERLOAD film trailer
MOTHERLOAD captures a new mother’s quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of modern life, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote.
Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Motherhood was challenging, but to Liz hauling babies via car felt stifling. She Googled “family bike” and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes: long-frame bicycles designed for carrying heavy loads. Liz set out to learn more, and MOTHERLOAD was born.
Additional Helpful Links:
The trailer on Vimeo: http://motherloadmovie.com/welcome
MOTHERLOAD Facebook Group
MOTHERLOAD on Twitter
Episode 1 of Global Mosaic: “Could Empowering Girls Transform the World?”
Director’s Cut
Broadcast Edit
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Show Credits:
Audio Production by Active Towns
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Creative Commons License: Attributions Non-Commercial No Derivatives 2021
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