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- The Animation Show of Shows returns to theaters across North America this fall, presenting 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world. At a time of increasing social instability and global anxiety about a range of issues, the works in this year's show have a special resonance, presenting compelling ideas about our place in society and how we fit into the world. "Because animation is such a natural medium for dealing with abstract ideas and existential concerns, The Animation Show of Shows has always included a number of thoughtful and engaging films," says founder and curator Ron Diamond. "However, more than in previous years, I believe that this year's program really offers contemporary animation that expresses deeply felt issues in our own country and around the world." These films include Niki Lindroth von Bahr's Annecy Grand Prix-winning "The Burden," a melancholy, funny and moving film that explores the tribulations, hopes and dreams of a group of night-shift employees, uniquely capturing the zeitgeist of our time. At the other end of the spectrum, David OReilly's playful and profound "Everything," based on the work of the late philosopher Alan Watts, explores the interconnectedness of the universe and the multiplicity of perspectives that underlie reality.
- A goat who aspires to be more than a grazer has worked to achieve the title of Doctor. Yet, try as he might, no one will hire him because he is a goat. Pleading with a Human Resources hiring representative, he talks of how his mother and father sold themselves to earn the money needed so he could pursue he dreams of becoming a doctor and the fears that surround his future - did his parents do this in vain? Moved by the goat's plea, the HR personnel makes a call to authorize this unusual hire, much to Barry's delight. Yet his joy is quickly squelched as he is handed a mop and broom and demeaned to nothing more than a janitor. Determined to prove himself, Barry interjects medically wherever he can, believing that if he proves his worth and intelligence, the doors will finally open for him. It backfires, however, his interactions cause for concern and expulsion from the hospital. Admitting to himself he was foolish to dream beyond his specie's restrictions, Barry drops to his knees on the grass outside and begins to graze. As he does, the doctors, who unlike the board and those of higher authority, have seen the good and change Barry has provided to all those around him, cry for him to stop, to never give up. To them he has proven his worth, and his mark will last a lifetime. Having solved cancer, he is to become a legend. It is a very introspective look into our treatment of individuals in our society. We have preconceived notions of who should and shouldn't be allowed to inhabit certain positions, thus limiting the advancements and opportunities for the future. The next scientific breakthrough could be locked within the mind of an individual who has been shorted the opportunities required to unlock this knowledge. By doing a disservice to these individuals, we are also doing a disservice to ourselves.
- A complex chain reaction brings human organs to life. This mechanism generates an act of creation. But this creation, can it be actually produced by a machine?