“Courage Under Fire Exposing the Occupation”
2004
trt: 28:46
M. Petra
Daher Producer, Director, Reporter, Editor
A documentary about the International Solidarity Movement (ISM); a movement calling for international volunteers to support the Palestinian Nonviolence Movement. The documentary introduces us to the group’s Jewish co-founder and spokesperson, Adam Shapiro. Interviews with Shapiro, other ISM volunteers and Michigan Peace Team members reveal the dangerous and very important work of international peace workers. The film includes the story and a call to action for slain ISM volunteer Rachel Corrie, an American college student who trampled by an Israeli bulldozer, while trying to guard a Palestinian physician’s home from being demolished.
“Freedom of Speech: Michigan Says No to War”
2004
trt: 55:11
M. Petra
Daher Producer, Director, Reporter, Editor
A visual essay of the Michigan Peace Movement responding to war, featuring anti-war protests held over the past two years. The events documented include The Mid Michigan March for Peace, held in solidarity with the National March on January 18, 2003. The statewide march, Michigan Says No to War, including a Direct Action Breakaway March on February 15, 2003. Michigan Still Says No to War held on March 15, 2003 featuring Rep. Michael Murphy. Concluding with Global Day Against War and Occupation on March 20
th, 2004.
“First World Refugees”
1995
trt: 20 min
M. Petra
Daher Producer/ Director/Camera/Editor
This story is a look into the unique ways of the Rainbow tribe, featuring the Oregon Regional Rainbow Gathering. Did you know that every year activists, academics, students and every day people build temporary villages on federal Forest Land in random locations throughout the U.S.A.? This free event is based on teamwork and inclusion.
Screened at the East Lansing Film Festival 1999
“Snake Rodeo”
1995
trt: 4 min
M. Petra
Daher Producer / Director/ Camera /Editor
A mini documentary about a unique Art Fair previously held in Lansing’s Old Town. The video spotlights the local artists who created the event and the beginnings of a neighborhood in transition.
“The Unity Coalition”
1994
trt: 8 min
M. Petra
Daher Producer, Director, Reporter, Editor
How did the city of Lansing respond to a planned KKK Rally at the state Capitol? They formed a group called the Unity Coalition and planned alternative events honoring diversity the day before and after the event. This mini-documentary features interviews with several participants and footage of the alternative ceremony that they developed.
“T-shirts And Identity”
1992
trt: 8:10
M.Petra
Daher Producer / Director/ Camera /Editor
A comical look at the status of the T-Shirt in American society. Once a measly under garment, now a political statement, souvenir and uniform. People share their favorite t-shirts and reveal much more than that.
“Yoga:Working Within Yourself”
1989
trt: 27:06
M. Petra
Daher Producer/Director/Editor
This documentary is narrated by four yoga teachers,
Dharma Shakti,
Amar Gupta, Clint
Lockhart, and Alexandria Summit. The practitioners share how the practice of
Hatha Yoga influenced and enhanced their lives.
Educational Documentaries
Documentaries produced, directed and edited for The Safe Schools/ Healthy Student Initiative include:
“What is the Safe Schools/ Healthy Student Initiative?”
2000
trt: 13:43
“Conflict Managers: Kids helping Kids”
2001
trt: 3:18
“Teaching Tolerance”
2002
trt: 24:00
“Setting Limits with Your Kids"
2002
trt: 30:00
“Viking Vanguard: Everett High School Television”
2004
trt: 30 min
Independent film, Broadcast Journalism, Documentaries,
Mocumentaries,
PSA’s and Live Productions with a 3 camera portable video studio. Six thirty minute programs a school year.
Biography
Petra
Daher is an independent video producer, director,
videographer, editor, reporter and Media Education Instructor. Her specialization is Observational Documentary. Her work has been seen on cable, public and educational television, at schools and community centers and at Film Festivals. In 2004, her anti-war protest footage from Lansing’s Michigan Says No to War rally appeared in a music video for The System of the Down’s song, “Boom”, directed by Michael Moore. Petra is seeking distribution for her independently produced Eco- friendly travelogue series called, Tree Hugger Travel.
Education
Vocational Teaching Certification, Radio and Television Production,
Western Michigan University, 2001
Bachelor of Arts with Honors
Interdisciplinary Humanities: Telecommunications, English and History
Michigan State University, 1992
When Petra is not producing her own projects or teaching, she has worked with clients throughout the United States to assist in the creation of quality video and film production.
Including:
Bright Light Entertainment
Dog Eat Dog Films
Greater Lansing Artspace
Jazzy Tam Films
Lansing School District
Lansing Community College
Michigan Environmental Council
Michigan Wildlife Conservancy
Points of Light Foundation
Radio Free America
Safe Schools/ Healthy Student Initiative
Sierra Club/ Michigan Chapter
TurnHere Internet Video
Video 360
