Rachel James approaches sound as a language. From multimedia installation to documentary radio, James constructs worlds that honor story through listening. Her academic research explores narrative translation in the context of death, aging, and memory. She has reported for This American Life, is a distinguished student of cultural anthropology and oral history, graduate of the radio program at the Salt Institute, and MA Candidate in Adult Education and Community Development, University of Toronto. As a documentarian James promotes principles of integrity and playfulness.
The Pigeon Race
By Rachel James
We may be a bit biased subject-wise, but here's a delightful, sound-rich exploration of an endangered sport and community in Maine that's got it all: history, suspense, expertise and devoted participants both human and winged. (more)
