From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series
MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.
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Oct. 1st Deadline!
Produced by: Collaborative Partnership on Forests | Documentary | 2011 | | 6:51min
To commemorate and honor the life and work of Professor Wangari Maathai, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) opened Forest Day 5, one of the most intensive and influential annual global events on forests, with a short video about the Nobel Laureate. This film was commissioned by UNEP, ICRAF and CIFOR on behalf of the CPF. Special thanks to Isabelle Pierrard from UNEP for her work on the production. Also thanks to Abbie Sharp from Tin Roof Productions.