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Full Frame Close Up: The Chalk Creatures of Ann Arbor

January 9, 2019

Full Frame Close Up: Drawing the World

Check out Shi Lun’s world class sketches in this week’s Full Frame Close Up.

October 8, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Beauty in Ruins

One year after the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey destroyed her studio, artist Avisheh Mohsenin has found beauty, and life, among the ruins.

September 25, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Just Tri It!

Journalist and tri-athlete Jackie Faye has proven that she can do anything an (IRON)man can do and hopes young women worldwide will be inspired to try new challenges.

September 13, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Elevated Independence

WEQX is synonymous with indie rock, but the music isn’t the only thing with an independent streak at this radio station.

September 13, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Female Empowerment, One Caption at a Time

Anne Taintor’s clever art has created a niche genre of consumer goods that deal with domestic stereotypes, bringing mid-century advertisements back to life with her wit and charm.

September 10, 2018

Full Frame: Meet China’s “Handsomest Monk”

There’s much more to China’s “handsomest monk” than his imposing height and striking looks. As CGTN’s Sean Callebs discovered, he’s breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions about his faith one fan at a time.

August 30, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: One Memory at a Time

With the aim of giving his new caregivers an insight into the man he was before Alzheimer’s disease stole his memories, journalist Jay Newton-Small wrote her father’s life story like one of her magazine articles. The impact transformed his care and now her organization, MemoryWell, aims to give other families living with Alzheimer’s disease the same resources.

August 23, 2018

Full Frame: Happiness in a Can

SPAM® — the canned meat product loved by millions of people around the world — has a surprising history. In Hawaii, where the blue cans have their own annual festival, it’s always been a pantry staple, but now it’s also popping up on fine-dining menus. This week, Full Frame digs into all things SPAM®!

August 10, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Grandma’s “Timeless” Memories

Emma Yang is a teenager on track to change the world with her many talents — including an app that can help people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

July 30, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Prescribing Pain

The United States is deep in the throes of an opioids addiction epidemic. Behind every disturbing statistic, there is a family in mourning. But Colin Riebel’s parents are committed to sharing the story of his struggle with as many people as possible — so that his death, and their pain, are not in vain.

July 6, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: All the World’s a Stage

“Xiqu” or “Chinese Opera” is one of the oldest forms of performance art in existence. Students, from many different cultural backgrounds, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa are learning the many – and demanding – nuances of the art form. Proving that the Bard was on to something when he declared “all the world [to be] a stage”.

July 3, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Braided with Aloha

Leis are much more than an accessory in Hawaii – they’re an opportunity to celebrate all that the “aloha spirit” embodies. And for expert lei-maker Meleana Estes, they are a tribute to legacy and tradition.

June 27, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Solo Act

Sarah Chang has is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished soloists on today’s classical music scene. She shares her journey from child prodigy to headliner in this Full Frame Close Up.

June 21, 2018

Full Frame: Lights, Camera, BIG Action!

Movie magic is made everyday at the world’s largest film studio – 11,000 KM from Hollywood.

June 12, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: What is the name of your water?

For artist John “Prime” Hina, helping young people find the path to their potential involves cans of spray paint and life lesson to build on.

June 7, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Enduring Credit

Filmmaker Robin Lung has made a career of bringing minority and female stories to life. In her documentary, “Finding Kukan”, Lung quests to solve the mystery surrounding a landmark American film that has been lost to audiences for decades and is only now giving credit where credit is due.

May 31, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Barnyard Buddies

We’re willing to bet that Little Dude and all of his barnyard buddies will steal your heart. Don’t miss this Full Frame Close Up!

May 30, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: China’s Favorite Foreigner

Full Frame caught up with China’s favorite (and most famous) foreigner on his stand-up comedy tour in Canada.

May 24, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: The Oakland Vandal (or is it Thief?)

Street art in public spaces has had a contentious history. But for artist Eddie Colla, it’s merely a question of access.

May 15, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Washing Memory into History

Chinese American artist Hung Liu bridges the gap between East and West with subjects that highlight the shared human experience of resilience.

May 10, 2018

Recipe for Life: Irena Stein

Restaurateur Irena Stein believes that food is the universal equalizer that could resolve almost any conflict. CGTN’s Asieh Namdar visited Irena at home where she shared her passion for cooking and how it has empowered her to promote acceptance and understanding when faced with hate.

May 8, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Putting His Best Paw Forward

To his four-legged (and winged) clients, Derrick Campana is a hero and a magician. Meet the man whose helped nearly 20,000 animals in a very unexpected way.

May 3, 2018

Recipe for Life: Gazelle Hashemian

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar takes a lemonade break with Gazelle Hashemian – tech executive turned homeopathic entrepreneur.

May 1, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Get Your Goat!

May is National Pet Month in the United States. If your loving pet happens to be a goat, you have a natural landscaper on your hands!

April 26, 2018

Recipe for Life: Rick Dunetz

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar bakes gingerbread cookies with high school volleyball coach, Rick Dunetz.

April 24, 2018

Full Frame: The Echo of Your Heart and Mind

Yuan Sha has mastered the guzheng, a traditional Chinese string instrument. Now she uses her deep connection with the melodies of the guzheng to cross cultural barriers and share Chinese heritage with the world.

April 23, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: The Fight Master

En garde! CGTN’s Mike Walter catches up with fight choreographer David Leong. And you don’t want to miss the ending of this story!

April 19, 2018

Full Frame: Planting Tomorrows

Urban farming has increased in popularity in recent years and as one California family shows us, it can have am impact way beyond the dinner table.

April 18, 2018

Full Frame: Not Just One of the Boys

There is a growing demand for female bodyguards in China and as CGTN’s Mike Walter found out, these women are a force to be reckoned with!

April 12, 2018

Recipe for Life: Ilyse Fishman Lerner

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar tries her very first chocolate egg cream – and is surprised to learn that the classic drink doesn’t contain any eggs or cream!

April 5, 2018

Recipe for Life: Dr. Nimali Fernando

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar joins young chefs in the kitchen as they learn why healthy eating – and cooking – can provide a lifelong recipe for health.

April 3, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: A Brush with Life

Portrait artist Claudia Bicen set out to find the “meaning of life” and discovered that human connections are life’s most precious gift.

March 27, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Life and Death, in Focus

Photographer Nancy Borowick’s loving tribute to her parents will break you heart. And renew your faith in the healing power of love.

March 20, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Girl Noticed

Meet Lori Pratico, a mural artist shining a spotlight on female heroes, one community at a time.

March 13, 2018

Full Frame: Practice Makes a Star

She made her professional debut at the age of 10 and a decade later is being recognized as one of chamber music’s rising stars, but Simone Porter’s success has as much to do with hard work and sacrifice as it does musical talent.

March 8, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: A Lens on History

In this week’s Full Frame Close Up, Michael Yamashita shares the Asia he has discovered through the lens of his camera.

February 28, 2018

Full Frame: Clicking a Path

A new British study has revealed secrets to “echolocation” — a technique used by some blind people to navigate the world. Full Frame’s Sandra Hughes finds out how it works.

February 20, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Cruisin’ Canine

The Year of the Dog is in full swing, but before the new year festivities wrap up, you must meet Eclipse!

February 13, 2018

Full Frame: Let’s Chat!

Have any of your conversations changed a life today? Check out NaTakallam, an online start-up that is helping to change the narrative around refugees while giving Syrian refugees the opportunity to earn a living.

February 6, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Art 2.0

In this week’s Full Frame Close Up, we drop in at ArTecHouse – a new arts destination in Washington, DC with a unique take on creativity.

January 30, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: A Pop of Culture

Get a sneak peek at Full Frame season 4! Photographer Colette Fu is bringing her Chinese culture to life with images that literally pop off the page.

January 28, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: Remie’s Oil

Get a sneak peek at Full Frame season 4! In this week’s Full Frame Close Up, witness the healing powers of a mother’s love when everything is at stake.

January 23, 2018

Full Frame: A Woman’s World

Mike Walter catches up with Crystal Kong, CEO of Lockin China, in Beijing to find out how the women of China are taking the business world by storm.

January 16, 2018

Full Frame Close Up: A Slice of Change

In this week’s Full Frame Close Up, find out how a single slice of pizza can change lives.

December 26, 2017

Full Frame Close Up: Reality Check

Get a sneak peek at Full Frame season 4. In this week’s Full Frame Close Up, we get a hyper realistic view of the world through Nick Sider’s brush strokes.

December 19, 2017

Full Frame Close Up: The Art of Immigration

Get a sneak peek at Full Frame season 4! In this Full Frame Close Up, a Chinese-Canadian artist shares his immigrant journey and the impact it has had on his art.

December 12, 2017

Full Frame: Dropping (the Human) Beats

Get a sneak peek at Full Frame season 4! In this week’s Full Frame Close Up, Mike Walter gets a crash course in the art of beatboxing.

December 6, 2017

Full Frame Close Up: Transforming Regrets

Get a sneak peak at Full Frame season 4! One tattoo artist in Maryland is helping give people a fresh start in life.

November 21, 2017

Full Frame Close Up: Big Daddy Dough

Get a sneak peek at Full Frame season 4! This week’s Close Up tells the story of a man whose very different personas are giving Westerners a unique look into Chinese current affairs.

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