When describing his proposal for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow—later known as EPCOT, one of Walt Disney World’s few unique theme parks—Walt Disney stated that he envisioned it as "always in a state of constant evolution." It is surprising, therefore, to learn that while outwardly Disney parks adhere to this concept of perpetual evolution—adding, removing, and modifying attractions in step with the times and technological progress—internally, disused areas are left abandoned to their fate, not only occupying valuable real estate but also serving as unsettling reminders of the past. This was the case with EPCOT’s Wonders of Life pavilion, which housed educational exhibits on health and the human body, theatrical shows such as *Cranium Command*, and the *Body Wars* simulation ride. It opened its doors in 1989 and, following a gradual decline over several years, closed permanently in 2007. Yet, rather than being demolished and rebuilt, the attraction was left ...
Kara Young and Mallori Johnson star as twin sisters on a mission to murder their abusive father. One of the most revealing things about any filmmaker is the amount of darkness they allow to enter the worlds they create. An act of divinity in itself, film direction entails determining practically every rule of a given reality—setting the stage not only for the film’s characters but also for the actual audience who will bear witness to their ordeal. The magnitude of suffering, the limits of mercy itself, whether all the pain we see on screen holds any meaning... or if it holds none at all? Cinema, by its very nature, leaves that decision largely in the hands of the director. Director: Aleshea Harris Writer: Aleshea Harris Stars: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Vivica A. Fox Playwright-turned-filmmaker Aleshea Harris confronts viewers with truly harrowing material in her feature film debut, *Is God Is*—a dazzling revenge epic and road movie that is as stomach-churning as it is spiritual...