Connie Cook: A Documentary

As one of only three women in the New York State Assembly in the 1960s and 70s, Connie Cook led extraordinary efforts — against the odds — to create change within a male-dominated government.

Beets and Beans: Living and Dying with Hospice

This half-hour documentary interweaves the rich journeys of patients, caregivers, and family members as their lives are touched by hospice services.

Its All Right to be Woman Theatre

Femenist Theaer Troupe. Stories from our lives, dream plays, music, chants & crankies

101 Ways To Retire—or Not!

Lighthearted, humorous and packed with wisdom, it redefines what it means to be “retired” and to be “senior citizens,” as individuals live active and vital lives.

Women's Wisdom Project

The Women’s Wisdom project interviewed women who live, work, or have visited Tompkins County, about their advice and wisdom.

Stay Strong: Lift for Life

This DVD features a total body workout with hand weights and options for chair exercises. The exercise program was designed with people age 65 and older in mind.

We Are The Women You Know

This video was produced by 1in3NYS a group of women in Upstate, NY who are working to eliminate abortion stigma.

Promotional video for Pat Carlson, author of Maggie Ryan Mysteries.

Senior Troupe of Lifelong

Present Cars! Stories from Our Lives

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Documentary and Video Production

CloseToHome Productions is an independent film production company specializing in topical and socially relevant documentaries and video projects as well producing web videos for individuals and businesses.

CloseToHomeProductions supports peaceful protests and abhors police brutality. We commit our work to be antiracist and supportive of reproductive rights. Our work as socially responsible filmmakers continues. Please check out our Reproductive Justice Film Festival

Connie Cook: A Documentary

Constance Cook was a remarkable woman who pioneered in the political world, and against perceived opinion about women’s lives. Watch the documentary on her life

It’s All Right To Be Woman Theatre

Our documentary about It’s All Right To Be Woman Theatre is finished and now available to screen. In 2020 We had a an online screening as a benefit

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