Still processing what an incredible conversation this was.
It was my honor to interview @mistyonpointe Misty Copeland last week for my forthcoming feature documentary film, Come Dance With Me. Misty is not just one of the most iconic dancers of our time, but a powerful voice for access, equity, and the transformative impact of the arts.
We spoke about childhood, finding a voice through movement, and why dance – and the arts more broadly – aren’t a luxury for kids… they’re essential.
And of course, we spoke about Jacques d’Amboise, the work of @nationaldanceinstitute , and the unmatched impact of the arts to improve our society.
I’m so grateful to have Misty’s perspective as part of this film, and to be aligned in the shared belief: every child deserves access to the power of the arts.
Produced by @allofusfilms
Cinematography by @gregsonpictures
#ComeDanceWithMe #jacquesdamboise #mistycopeland #artseducation #DocumentaryFilm
This pied piper. This genius. @nationaldanceinstitute . Jacques started the entire thing going to the Principals at NYC schools saying: I want to start a dance program here for free. Now it’s all over the world and NDI preserves his legacy with enthusiasm and respect for children and the kindness and inspiration through the Arts that they deserve. Chris, Charlotte, Cate and George, this is your papa! 😭😭😭😭😭
A stunning film by @benjaminryannathan who is an alumni as well! You can see the entire thing at edancewithmefilm.com
@charswebnyc@catedam@shelbymann_@jolo.mann@shane_brill@sambrill@christopherdamboise
Heading into Thanksgiving, we’ve been reflecting on how powerful community becomes in the face of rebuilding.
This year, our team at @allofusfilms partnered with @greenbuildexpo & the @usgbc to craft the story behind the Resiliency Studio for Sustainable Recovery & Day One, a new hub supporting families affected by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena & Altadena.
We didn’t just document the project - we designed the narrative and shaped it into a film centered on resilience, dignity, and shared skill. From bike repair to sewing, gardening to energy-efficient cooking, the studio shows what community-led recovery can look like when people rebuild with one another, not alone.
Grateful we could help tell this story.
Grateful for the people living it every day.
#Greenbuild #LegacyProject #SustainableRecovery #ClimateResilience #CommunityStrength #GreenBuilding #FilmForGood #Documentary #SocialImpactFilm
Produced by @allofusfilms
Directed by @amandagracedonenfeld
Cinematography by @danbalilty
Executive Produced by @benjaminryannathan
Camera Assistant Conor Clarke
Edited by Bernardo Garcés & Livi Julieta Escobar
Additional Photography Courtesy of Lisa Odigie, MPH
Excited to be featured in @highlandscurrent today, sharing my work in #socialimpactfilm at @allofusfilms . #socialimpact #filmmaking #filmforgood #documentary
Have you ever heard of a Retired Dairy Cow? 🐄
Most dairy cows are considered ‘useless’ once they stop producing milk.
But chefs across the U.S. are challenging that.
Watch the trailer for the latest #RegenerativeAgriculture mini-documentary, produced by @kisstheground , in association with @allofusfilms .
Premiering on Youtube on November 6.
The film features award-winning chef #DanBarber and the industry-shifting work that he and his team are doing at @stonebarns .
#KisstheGround #SoilHealth #Regeneration #Soil #HealthySoil #Chefs #Documentary #SocialImpactFilm #FilmForGood #Filmmaker #DocumentaryFilm #SocialImpact
Fellow NYC #dancers and #dancecurious friends, and especially alumni of @nationaldanceinstitute , my very first dance teacher – the incredible @tracyfuji – is teaching a super fun #danceclass called @bijabeat for adults in #NYC, to benefit @ctbeat , a nonprofit dance program in public schools in Colorado, that creates phenomal results for children through the arts. At a time when arts funding is threatened left and right, come move your left and your right to make a difference, while having a blast. You will not regret it! Weds, 6/18 - be there!
Happy birthday to my Grandma Judy! She was a force in our family and an inspiration to me - she would be 96 today. And I know she’s thrilled about her grandson Jesse’s wedding to his love Sue today! L’chaim & mazal tov! ❤️❤️❤️
How to Become a Master Storyteller?
🎙️ Excited to share our latest podcast episode with the inspiring Benjamin Nathan live from New York 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGsbPiJs
As an award-winning filmmaker and Founder & Director of “ALL OF US FILMS,” Ben is a true champion for using storytelling to drive social change.
🌟 In this episode, we dive deep into:
• The chaotic state of our world and how it opens doors for transformation
• The incredible power of storytelling and how to harness it effectively
• The importance of activism and knowing your purpose — the ‘why’ behind your actions
Tune in now at: /watch?v=m9EB6Y_Y8xs
Or link in bio - Episode 35
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Discover more:
IG: @benjaminryannathan
Mentorship Offering: https://intro.co/BenjaminNathan
To Be Free info:
ALL OF US FILMS:
@allofusfilms
Podcast: (also available directly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts)
If you had told me a few months ago that I’d be a panelist at the ASIL - American Society of International Law’s 119th Annual Meeting in DC, I wouldn’t have believed you. But this incredible group of visionary attorneys care deeply about #LaborTrafficking and the issues we address in my #DocumentaryFilm, To Be Free ().
As we seek funding for the film, I got the opportunity to share some of the individual #SurvivorStories from the film, and ideas about how to address this insidious issue in the US.
Many thanks to the intrepid organizers of this panel, Kindra Mohr, Esq., Nawi Ukabiala, Taylor Booth, & Taylor Kilpatrick, and to my co-panelists Yousuf Aftab, Anita Ramasastry, Tran Che, and Douglass Cassel for their insight, leadership, and willingness to share the stage with a non-lawyer like me.
🎥 One of the films we created for @kisstheground 's mini-documentary series “Stories of Regeneration” has won the 2025 Top of the Crop Documentary Short award at Farm to Film Fest!
@allofusfilms ' partnership with @kisstheground is such a thrill, and receiving recognition for it is icing on the cake.
It's an honor to help tell the stories of the farmers who are growing America's food, and reshaping how we think about agriculture, and it's power to be a force for environmental good.
Watch the incredible story of life-long friends and farmers, Chris and Tyler, who are revolutionizing farming through #regenerativeagriculture.
View the film on the list of 2025 winners here: /2
Watch the full mini-documentary here: /watch?v=M3B6jRRwvQg
#KissTheGround #Regeneration #RegenerativeAgriculture #Soil #SoilHealth #HealthySoil #RegenerativeFarming #Farming #Agriculture #DocumentaryFilm #AwardWinningFilm #FilmforGood
A @kisstheground Production
Produced by @allofusfilms
Creative Direction by @kisstheground
Directed by @benjaminryannathan
Director of Photography: John Gebhart
Producer: @merylstreepinfrance
Post Producer: @marielsolart
Editor: @leeseka
Animation: @locomotorafilms
Color: @rayl1ma
Audio Mix: John Adams
