Handmade Future
Hosted by Fair Trade Philadelphia & the Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting Gifts & Leadings Committee
In-person
When
Aug 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Where
Friends Center
1501 Cherry St, Rufus Jones Room, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Price
Free Screening
Language
English
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About the film
HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans in six countries who preserve heritage, navigate the complex role of middlemen, and advance responsible trade—pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection. From rug weavers in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and block printers in India’s Golden Triangle to Appalachian broom makers in Kentucky and recycled-glass blowers in Kenya, the film showcases craftspeople whose work carries generations of skill, culture, and creativity.
Genre
Documentary
Released
2026
Director
Kirsten Dickerson
Crew
Brandon Dickerson
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