In the Oscars' 88-year history, only 10 Asian films, includingLife of PiandCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Native communities are often on the front lines of the climate crisis’s impact. When I spoke with Tripp in early September, the raging fires on the West Coast had reached the Karuk. Two large fires had Billie eventually got there: “I have an enormous platform and I try really hard to be respectful and take time to think through what I say and how I say it. But holy f**king sh*t, I'm just gonna start talking." But time moves quickly. Not being prepared is a privilege.Instagram contentView on InstagramInstagram contentView on Instagram The movie is more than just an experiment in audiences' reactions to a frowned upon taboo. It’s a journey of love, confusion, friendship, family, and heartbreak. Set in uber trendy 1970s San Francisco, this project is also one part fashion film. Costume designer Carmen Grande brilliantly showcases all of the major trends from the funkadelic decade in a way that will have you longing for a fully realized disco wardrobe — think cords, platforms, paisley bandanas, graphic tees, giant bellbottoms, and a hefty dose of crochet.Instagram contentView on Instagram