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Daily Border Crossings

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by Samantha Fletcher

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Daily Border Crossings is a show that looks at what it’s like to feel like you’re crossing a border each day when you show up at a place. It could be work, school, college, a place you volunteer, maybe your neighborhood. Each day when you arrive, you feel like you have to leave so much of yourself outside the door, you can’t bring all of you with you, and it feels like you’re crossing a border. Each episode, we talk topics/to people who feel this way, sometimes to those who CAUSE others to feel this way, and have conversations around "othering" and not including certain types of people.

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March 9, 2026

DBC Alma Film Festival, PART 2: Global Storytelling, Identity, and “The Necessity of Something New”

The Alma Film Festival, happening March 17-22, 2026 in the Dominican Republic, is unlike any other film festival in existence. Pt 2 of a 2-part episode features guests in Finland, Lesotho, and Atlanta; one of the Atlanta guests being one who's the backbone behind the festival and the other being one who is directing a conversation unpacking a powerful documentary by a Swiss woman who traveled globally for her film on what it means to be a Black/biracial woman. Learn more about these insanely talented people below. What is this episode? A Global Dialogue on Storytelling, Identity, and “The Necessity of Something New”The brainchild of Festival Founder and Director Anthony Page -- whose sincere humility causes him to credit many others -- Alma (Spanish for "soul") is an international film festival specifically focused on people and works from the Global South and the diaspora. This festival is crossing borders and crossing barriers -- and has connected collaborators across 52 cities in 35 countries! You heard that right. For an inaugural film festival? Talk about impressive. I, Samantha Fletcher, sat down with Anthony and just a handful of the many creatives making this festival all possible in the Caribbean in just a few weeks. March 17-22, 2026 to be exact. Read up on all of my amazing esteemed guests, a diverse group of filmmakers, cultural leaders, and creative voices from across the global film community:Sydney Bryant – An award-winning filmmaker and founder of the production company Shades of Cinema. Sydney is directing a major collaborative project connected to Swiss filmmaker Rachel M’Bon’s film J’Suis Noire (French), subtitled in English as Becoming a Black Woman. The project will expand the film’s themes into a global community conversation, with filmed discussions in multiple cities around the world where women will share their perspectives on what it means to be Black, Brown, or a woman of color within their own cultural environments.Diana Lynch-Grissett – Founder and CEO of Soule Resort (S-O-U-L-E) and developer of Grand Cay in El Limón, Dominican Republic, a multi-use beachfront golf resort community scheduled to break ground later this year. Her company is a cornerstone partner and one of the most trusted strategic collaborators of the Alma Film Festival, playing an important role in the festival’s long-term development and presence in the region.Chike Ohanwe – A celebrated actor based in Helsinki, Finland, Chike is the first Black actor to receive Finland’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, the Jussi Award. He is also a member of the Actique Global Performance Circle and serves on its board, contributing to the initiative’s mission to expand global acting approaches and performance traditions across the diaspora.Khotso Maphathe – A filmmaker and arts advocate from Lesotho working across documentary and narrative film throughout Southern Africa. He is also the founder of Space Agency, a multimedia production company that develops creative and storytelling projects for businesses and organizations across the region.Anthony Page -- Founder and Director, Alma Film Festivalhttps://www.almafilmfestival.com/

March 5, 2026

DBC Alma Film Festival, pt1: Global Storytelling, Identity, and “The Necessity of Something New”

The Alma Film Festival, happening March 17-22, 2026 in the Dominican Republic, is unlike any other film festival in existence. Pt 1 of a 2-part episode features guests in Fiji, Jamaica, the Gambia and the DR. Learn more about these insanely talented people below. What is this episode? A Global Dialogue on Storytelling, Identity, and “The Necessity of Something New”The brainchild of Festival Founder and Director Anthony Page -- whose sincere humility causes him to credit many others -- Alma (Spanish for "soul") is an international film festival specifically focused on people and works from the Global South and the diaspora. This festival is crossing borders and crossing barriers -- and has connected collaborators across 52 cities in 35 countries! You heard that right. For an inaugural film festival? Talk about impressive. I, Samantha Fletcher, sat down with Anthony and just a handful of the many creatives making this festival all possible in the Carribbean in just a few weeks. March 17-22, 2026 to be exact. Read up on all of my amazing esteemed guests:Tumeli Tuqota – A filmmaker from Suva, Fiji, Tumeli is an advocate for the Fijian film community and serves as President of the Fiji Film Collective. His work is closely connected to strengthening opportunities for filmmakers across the South Pacific and supporting the growth of Fiji’s emerging film ecosystem.Kurt Wright – A writer, director, and cinematographer from Kingston, Jamaica whose work reflects Caribbean storytelling traditions and cinematic perspectives rooted in the region’s cultural experience.Katrin Kocsis – Originally from Toronto, Canada, Katrin has been living in Las Terrenas for the past seven years. She is a documentary filmmaker and photographer who will be producing a community walking tour during the festival, offering attendees an opportunity to connect more deeply with the culture and daily life of Las Terrenas.Ohemma Divine – Originally from Augusta, Georgia, and now living in The Gambia, Ohemma serves as a trusted executive assistant and organizational lead for the Alma Film Festival and the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal, supporting communications, coordination, and key initiatives across the festival’s global network.Anthony Page -- Founder and Director, Alma Film Festivalhttps://www.almafilmfestival.com/

December 31, 2025

Transracial Adoption: A Conversation about Parenthood and Family when Love Race and Identity Intersect

Daily Border Crossings partnered with <a href="https://www.thesienaschool.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Siena School</a> for this special edition episode on Transracial Adoption: A Conversation about Parenthood and Family when Love Race and Identity Intersect where panelists give relevant, thoughtful, necessary tips and pointers for navigating successfully across cultures and difference.Host Samantha Fletcher has an insightful, must-hear conversation with esteemed panelists Beverly Clarke and Christopher Brown on transracial adoption and how the experiences and needs are not unlike other adoptive families in many ways…and also are unique in certain ways. Guests explore complexities via first person lived experience and professional expertise. Our panelists will discuss the opportunities and challenges of raising and supporting children across racial and cultural lines, supporting parents and offering insight for educators and community members seeking to foster inclusive and affirming environments. Panelists are:<ul><li>Beverly Clarke, a former Siena parent, currently serves as the Senior Director of Clinical & Support Services at The Barker Adoption Foundation. In her role with Barker, Bev is responsible for managing, developing, implementing, and providing oversight and quality assurance for the clinical aspects of the work provided by the agency’s adoption and support programs. </li><li>Christopher Brown is the Dean of Equity and Belonging at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire; prior to Brewster, Christopher worked as an Academic Support teacher, Diversity Coordinator, coach, and advisor. He is a transracial adoptee, having been adopted by white parents, and he shares his story to impact the narrative on transracial adoption.Find Daily Border Crossings podcast at:Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-border-crossings/id1517113315" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-border-crossings/id1517113315</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailybordercrossingspodcas3258" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@dailybordercrossingspodcas3258</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2U9ZjlsMZiE2dnRrdlP1BG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/show/2U9ZjlsMZiE2dnRrdlP1BG</a> Reach Samantha Fletcher at dailybordercrossings@gmail.com <a href="www.SamanthaFletcher.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.SamanthaFletcher.com</a> </li></ul>

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What is Daily Border Crossings?: Daily Border Crossings is a show that looks at what it’s like to feel like you’re crossing a border each day when you show up at a place. It could be work, school, college, a place you volunteer, maybe your neighborhood. Each day when you arrive, you feel like you have to leave so much of yourself outside the door, you can’t bring all of you with you, and it feels like you’re crossing a border.

Each episode, we talk topics/to people who feel this way, sometimes to those who CAUSE others to feel this way, and have conversations around "othering" and not including certain types of people.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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