North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival

On the Pulse of Life

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Recognizing that the economic disparities resulting from privilege and exacerbated by the pandemic are a barrier to engagement, the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival has completely removed financial barriers to engaging with the festival. As a result, access to the festival's programming is free and accessible to all. As your individual situation allows, you are welcome to donate to the festival to help support our work.


Films are available to screen from midnight, Sunday, November 6, through midnight, Sunday, December 11.


Films in the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival have not been rated for adult content and may include violence, nudity, language, and adult situations. Viewer discretion is advised.

ON THE PULSE OF LIFE, a short experimental documentary, documents the birth justice moment in Alameda County, California, and celebrates new motherhood for Black women. It is in the first few breaths of life that can make our futures equitable — when will we choose to make this a reality?


This film was made in collaboration with BElovedBIRTH Black Centering and is a part of the Futures exhibition at the Smithsonian Arts and Industry Museum, and was executive produced by The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    3 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Regional Premiere
  • Director
    Jessica Jones
  • Producer
    Jay Gash
  • Cinematographer
    CB Smith-Dahl
  • Editor
    Jessica Jones