About the Film: THE LAST WITCH is a documentary following efforts to exonerate Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last person convicted of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. As a schoolteacher, her students, and a state senator work to clear Elizabeth’s name, what begins as a unique school project quickly becomes an emotional journey into historical wounds left unattended—and the contemporary implications of those wounds.

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THE LAST WITCH shows how a schoolteacher, her students, and their allies not only set Elizabeth’s wrongful conviction right, but that by making amends with the past, they provide all of us with inspiration to create a better future. THE LAST WITCH spotlights the impact one person can have to change history. The film draws attention to our own responsibility to advocate for justice, and the importance of civic education in protecting democracy.

Bio: Annika Hylmö, Ph.D.

is an award-winning filmmaker and documentarian whose films have screened at CameraImage, Tribeca Film Festival, as well as smaller specialty festivals. She co-produced IMAGE MAKERS: THE STORY OF AMERICA’S PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPHERS for TCM and her narrative short film DR. PENELOPE is winning awards and hearts around the world. Annika is also a producer of Women in Media's renowned CAMERAderie Initiative, creating powerful films empowering female filmmakers.

Website: https://www.thelastwitchfilm.com/

Welcome to the Calling the quarters podcast

This is Season 3 Episode 9.

Today our Host Dean Jones is talking with author

Kathleen Converse who is an eclectic witch and therapist based in Portland, Oregon. As a former elementary school teacher with a master's in social work, she is passionate about raising magical children and helping adults reconnect to their inner child. Kathleen is the author of the ongoing Wheel of the Year series with children's publisher Moon Dust Press.

We now take you to our conversation with author Kathleen Converse. https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/author/Kathleen-Converse/gd/Kathleen-Converse.html

Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/kgconverse/

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Welcome to Calling the Quarters! and this is Season 3, Episode 8.

Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of myth and folklore as our host, Dean Jones, sits down with Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon from the Three Ravens Podcast!

Launched in 2023, the Three Ravens Podcast has carved out a niche for itself by exploring the history, folklore, and traditions of a different historic county each week. We’re talking about everything from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters and half-forgotten, bloody legends.

But the best part? Martin and Eleanor take turns to tell a brand-new version of an ancient story from that county, then break down what the tale means and the hidden truths it reveals about our past.

And speaking of tales, their new book, Three Ravens: Tales, has just been released by The History Press! It collects 39 original tellings—one for each of England's historic counties—making it perfect for bedtimes, cozy reading, or even telling to the fairies at the bottom of your garden!

It's going to be a captivating conversation. Let's not waste another minute. I take you now to the interview.