Did Samsara or Portrait of Gina get funded by ABC TV?
Samsara (2011 film) Samsara is a 2011 non-narrative documentary film, directed by Ron Fricke and produced by Mark Magidson, who also collaborated on "Baraka" (1992), a film of a similar vein. "Samsara" was filmed over five years in 25 countries around the world. It was shot in 70 mm format and output to digital format. The film premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and received a limited release in August 2012.
Houston Beauty Houston Beauty is an American reality television series that airs on the Oprah Winfrey Network and premiered on November 2, 2013. It chronicles the lives of Glenda "Ms. J" Jemison, the owner and director of Franklin Beauty School, and also encompasses some of the hardships the students face outside of the classroom plus the drama that occurs between them. Franklin Beauty School is the oldest continuously operated licensed beauty school in Texas.