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HOME is where you find it (Excerpt)
Produced by Director - Alcides Soares / Producer - Neal Baer

A sixteen year old AIDS orphan directs a documentary about finding a new family in Maputo, Mozambique.

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Have a Home Run Day
Produced by John Barrett & Austin Dodge

Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy.

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Senegal Hero Fest Day 2009
Produced by Cheikh Seck

2009 Hero Fest in Senegal

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The Bridge
Produced by Jeton Neziraj

A lovely animated tale of a special bridge. Kosovo

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Salam
Produced by Sharif Christopher Matar & Erik Takagi Butts

A man takes a long journey to do what only he can do.

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Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Produced by The MY HERO Project

Eunice Kennedy Shriver is the founder and honorary chairperson of Special Olympics.

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Biblioburro: The Donkey Library
Produced by Valentina Canavesio

Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, travels on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities...

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Law of Love
Produced by Rahul Brown

In 2007, children from Pakistan and India wrote letters to each other for peace.

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Hipolito Rodriguez: A Quest for La Joyita
Produced by Marino Miranda Noriega and Andres Galindo Gomez of Crafts School, Mexico

Hipolito Rodriguez is galvanizing the people to help save the forests.

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Visiting the Birdmaker
Produced by Antonio Mendoza and Cheikh Darou Seck

A visit to the celebrated Senegalese artist, Mamadou Tall Diedhiou.

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Bridge of Unity
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

"Bridge of Unity" is about a bridge that joins two communities, one Muslim, and the other Christian.

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Thanks to the Whistleblowers
Produced by Dave Puls

A tribute to the courage of those who stood up for justice.

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Teaching to Live
Produced by Andre Guttfreund

A teacher hero trains children to be self-sufficient environmentalists.

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The Philosopher Kings - excerpt
Produced by Patrick Shen and Greg Bennick

Wisdom is found in the most unlikely places. This is a trailer from the feature-length film, "The Philosopher Kings."

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Commit to our Earth
Produced by The Dream Team

Fifth graders commit to helping the environment.

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Saviors of the Sea
Produced by Jack Pillsbury

Kirestin Sedlick tells LBHS students all about the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

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Oil and Water
Produced by Seth Warren and Nicholas Franczyk

Excerpt from the feature film that follows two kayakers on their adventurous petroleum free journey.

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Awadi: Messenger of Truth
Produced by Fatou Jupiter Toure and Aicha Thiam

"Awadi: Messenger of Truth" is about the Senegalese rapper, Awadi, and how he merges his music with his activism and his commitment to social issues

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Pray the Devil Back to Hell - excerpt
Produced by Abigail Disney (Producer) and Gina Reticker (Director)

This important documentary sheds light on the "Womens Peace Movement of Liberia," and celebrates these unsung heroes. (excerpt)

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America's Hunger Problem
Produced by Rahul Brown

An engrossing look at the hunger epidemic that affects us globally.

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Get A Clue
Produced by Carol Anne McGuire/Sean Landgraf

Mrs. McGuire's class of K-6 blind and visually impaired students focus on their "abilities" rather than their "disabilities."

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Wangari Maathai
Produced by Will Levitt

Wangari Maathai is the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and also the first environmentalist to win. This film has part 1 and part 2.

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Kageno - Celebrating five years
Produced by Justin Noto

There is hope for the future with Kageno helping ravaged communities in Rwanda and Kenya to become communities of opportunity.

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SPEAK
Produced by Nathan Kress

A middle school-er wanted to know "What would you say to the world?"

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The Man in Orange
Produced by Nadine, Mohammad, Aya and Deya

Students in Jordan discuss their heroes who work to make their city clean.

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In Loving Memory
Produced by Elizabeth Rodriguez

A loving tribute to a wonderful brother, son, and friend.

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Itipini Community Project
Produced by Rahul Brown

Children and workers alike in the Itipini slum of South Africa find hope.

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Language Opens Doors
Produced by The 7th Year Class at Gilles Street Public School

Kids talk about the importance of learning different languages.

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Jazikidi
Produced by Esteban Pinilla

A film about the indigenous culture and environment of the Amazon. 2008

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Heroes of the Season
Produced by Oscar Loreto and Sarah Noone

Athletes discuss overcoming obstacles to compete in a national snowboarding competition.

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What Makes a Man
Produced by Mark Morganstern

music video celebrating fathers.

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Clayton and Clayton
Produced by Sean Dykink

Two friends find each other and discover freedom.

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The Cove: Ric O'Barry(excerpt)
Produced by Louis Psihoyos

An extraordinary look at animal activist Ric O'Barry (from the feature documentary The Cove).

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Soft Power Health
Produced by Polly Green

Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas.

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Forgotten - Fred's Van
Produced by Jessica, Matilda, Mickayla, and Sarah of Hackham East Primary School

Fred's Van keeps hope alive for a transient community.

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Global Focus V - Ecuador
Produced by Will Parrinello - Producer /John Antonelli - Director

A few brave men fight to protect the beauty of the Equadorian Rainforest and the lives of the people who live there.

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Dorme
Produced by Sylvia Binsfeld

A welcome relief to a busy fast-paced life - a dream of transformation and unrestricted imagination.

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Dr. Ed Gragert
Produced by Cheikh Seck

Dr. Ed Gragert touches educators all around the world through his involvement with iEARN.

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Heroes Day
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

Students in Senegal create art in tribute to their heroes.

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Life Needs Art
Produced by Xheladin Poshka, Olsa Maze and Perica Sazdovski

According to the filmmakers of this piece, all you need in life are hugs! This project was produced as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held at Loja in Tetova, Macedonia.

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Valentina Mindoljevic
Produced by Emina Kujundzic and Goran Tiro

Valentina Mindoljevic is a physics teacher in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina who challenges and inspires her students.

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We are the Punky Pets
Produced by Paula Unger

The Punky Pets are a diverse, animated rock band that promotes peace and tolerance!

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Nam June Paik: #1 Video Artist
Produced by Skip Blumberg

This piece is a tribute for video artist Nam June Paik by his friend and fellow video artist Skip Blumberg.

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First Memories
Produced by Soo Hee Han

Imaginative animated journey to a child's early memories.

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JOANNE Tawfilis - peacemaker hero
Produced by Slater Jewell-Kemker

Joanne inspires us all with the Art Miles Murals Project.

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Shelter Me: The Documentary
Produced by Scott Hays & Miles S. O'Grady

A Glimpse of life on the street through the music of talented homeless musicians. 2008

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The Friendship Shelter
Produced by Addie Rubino & Wendy Milette

A documentary exploring the issues of homelessness and honoring the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter for their heroic work.

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The American Dream
Produced by Shawn Chegini, Donavan Tetsuka, & Hunter Hammond

Michael is a hero to his son...

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Kathleen
Produced by Brigette Sofio-Shaffer

A daughter pays tribute to her courageous mother.

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Global Focus: The Rossport Five
Produced by Will Parrinello - Producer / John Antonelli - Director

A passionate group of people take on a corporate giant and win a crucial environmental battle.

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Heroes of Stirling
Produced by Robbie Jones, Ellie Altchwager, Jenna Kilgallon

A tribute to the volunteer firefighters of Stirling.

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Prospect Postie Revealed
Produced by Daniel Cotton, Esram Leaman, Angus Yallop

A creative look at the life of a postman.

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Reg
Produced by Lachlan Campbell, Daniel Bennett, Jonothan Lathlean

Reg is a tireless volunteer and a wonderful role model.

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At the End of the Day
Produced by Amruta Nargundkar

A photojournalist makes an ethical decision about his job.

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The Unknown Warrior
Produced by Wednesday Alexander

A tribute to a heroic emergency medical service provider.

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Saviour of the Seas
Produced by Suriah Fishburn Bungey, Ashleigh Tardivo, Jessica Judd-Ireland

Aaron Machado rescues sea animals in danger.

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Coastal Cleanup
Produced by Aaron Barrall, Andrew Jacobs, Chayton Martino, and Ryan Cope

An important look at environmental conservation.

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NEW YORK SKY
Produced by Vlash Droboniku

A touching animation following the wife of a firefighter during 911.

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From Silence to Sound
Produced by Chase Matthews

An excerpt from the full-length film, which features a deaf man who hears for the first time at age 27.

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The Experience of War
Produced by Dylan Griffith and Gerardo Rodriguez

An exploration of the impact of war.

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Pipe Dreams
Produced by May Harrington, Juliet Steele, and Dominic Possingham

A community recycles water to help the environment.

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Malaria Queen
Produced by Mame Fatou Ndiaye

A young woman's hero, Oumoul, is called "Malaria Queen" because of her tenacious drive to eradicate malaria.

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Rowena Gerber and the Solar Oven Project
Produced by Skip Blumberg

My Hero student reporter Andy visits the YouthCan Conference in New York City with his hero Rowena Gerber to present Paul Munsen's Solar Oven Project.

Thanks to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
for their support of this short film.

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The Turtle Lodge
Produced by Adriana Capozzi

The Turtle Lodge teaches children about their history.

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A Voice in Copenhagen
Produced by SLATER Jewell-Kemker

Slater passionately protests the absence of a voice for youth representation at the Copenhagen Climate Summit.

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Iqra - Read (A Prayer for the Girls of Afghanistan and Pakistan)
Produced by Fauzia Minallah

This film promotes the education of the girl child in Afghanistan and Pakistan through Mural Art.

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The Man Behind the Curtains
Produced by Jason Li, Jordan Glenn, & Sterling Phillips

This film highlights the great work of Laguna's amazing Drama teacher, Mark Dressler a hero to many.

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Capootnutz
Produced by Nicholas LaBarbera

Max is remembered for his joyful spirit, love of fun, and awesome positive attitude in life.

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The Call of the Drums
Produced by Judith Ekwalla

Doudou Ndiaye Rose is a Senegalese drummer who is committed to his culture and music.

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Peace it Together: Burdened
Produced by Avner Chamelnick, Majd Janazra, May Khen, Natasha Wehn

A young man's journey is lightened by helping hands.

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Peace it Together: Checkpoint of Humanity
Produced by Tamir Asseoulin, Owen Quanstrom, Chloe Clarkson, Zain Masri

A tense standoff becomes an exercise in compassion.

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Peace it Together: My Enemy
Produced by Alex Rivers, Tom Leifer, Mohammed Abu Maria

Youth from warring countries discuss their grievances with compassion and honesty.

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Peace it Together: Turning the Lens
Produced by Zahida Rahemtulla, Hana Bishara, Gal Shaked, and Nada Anati

Israeli, Palestinian and Canadian youth explore how the mass media has contributed to their personal stereotypes and misinterpretations.

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The Healer
Produced by Fary Sakho

The Healer uses the natural world to cure his community.

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Our Hero Mileva
Produced by Nevenka Vuksanovic and Jelena Joksimovic

Ana Bodganovic interviews her hero, her grandmother Mileva.

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Peace it Together: Freedom
Produced by Illy Auerbach, Mohammed Qassas, Jeremy Izso

A meditation on the meaning of freedom.

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Peace it Together: Inspired
Produced by Ofek Ravid, Omar Chu, Mahmoud Jabari, Aya Abu Hamdieh

Youth from Palestine, Israel and Canada participated in an extraordinary dialogue.

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Prometheus
Produced by Mr. Gozonsky's 4th Grade Class

An extremely creative and fun look at the old myth.

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The Red Awning
Produced by Joe Sarchett and Jared Hanson

The good people of the Red Awning Cafe help kids with a good breakfast.

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Sarah Elliott
Produced by Meyers & Mendoza

Laguna Beach native Sarah Elliot journeys to Africa working as a photojournalist in remote regions.

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Peace it Together: Listen to This
Produced by Itay Sasson, Jennifer Sarkar, Gilli Tohar, and Mirna Yacoub Abu Abara

Two musicians literally break down barriers.

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Peace it Together: Heaven Forbid
Produced by Alex Boskovich, Katelyn Jmaeff, Shadi Mansour, Ryan Thom

A moving look at the relationship between two girls from warring countries.

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Everest: A Climb for Peace (excerpt)
Produced by Lance Trumbull

This film chronicles the spectacular journey of 9 'peace climbers' from different faiths and cultures as they climb to the summit of the tallest mountain in the world.

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Out Here in the Fields: Quail Hill Farm
Produced by Alec Hirschfeld

Quail Hill Farm is a special organic garden touching the community of East Hampton.

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Off the Grid [excerpt]
Produced by Wendy Jewell, Slater Jewell Kemker & Dave Kemker

A whacky adventure with Derek and Doc as they attempt to get off the grid.

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NOBELITY: Wangari Maathai [Excerpt]
Produced by Turk Pipkin

An Excerpt from the Feature Doc "Nobelity" produced by Turk Pipkin.

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Mother Mary
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck from Senegal, AFRICA

Mother Mary works to help children affected by AIDS in Senegal.

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Tom Lamb
Produced by Jeanne Meyers & Geeta Malik

Tom shares his artistic photography and journey of activism with his art.

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A Life Of Death
Produced by Dawn Westlake

A moving visualization of the poem: "A Life of Death" by Donald Westlake.

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Pass the PEACE
Produced by Justin Cohan

A Native American tradition is carried through many languages at TAFT High SCHOOL - Pass the Peace!

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A Positive End
Produced by Ron Osgood

A father and daughter discuss their peace activism.

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Mother Porridge
Produced by Fary Sakho

MAIMOUNA FALL is known as Mother Porridge in her village in Senegal.

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Feather Flowers
Produced by Meg and Lacey

A young woman talks to her hero, her grandmother, who tells her stories of her early life in Australia.

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Tribute to Ron Kovic
Produced by The MY HERO Project

Ron Kovic is a peacemaker hero and continues to make the world a better place.

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See, Listen, Speak: Ngarrindjeri's being heard
Produced by Carl Kuddell

This powerful documentary presents the real impact the water crisis is having on the Coorong and its people.

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Light of the Himalaya
Produced by Michael Brown and David D'Angelo

This spectacular film follows the work of doctors who provide eye surgeries to the people of Nepal.

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Rashid Peters: Peace Activist & Music Hero
Produced by Jeanne and Tony

A portrait of Rashid Peters, a peace activist and music hero from Sierra Leone.

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Responsibility
Produced by Anson Schloat and John G. Young

Legendary Marvel Comics founder Stan Lee discusses responsibility.

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Wet Feet
Produced by Cheikh Seck

A cry for help in Senegal!

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Ruty Hotzen on the Footsteps of Janusz Koschak
Produced by Cheikh Seck

myhero.com/GlobalExchange/gx2/MediaFiles/339.mov

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Slater's MY HERO Work
Produced by MY HERO

Slater has been a MY HERO Reporter for many years.

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Who's a hero?
Produced by Lena Kunitsa & Anna Avlas

Anna and Lena ponder the question Who is a Hero?

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Slater Jewell-Kemker - Special Hero Award
Produced by MY HERO

Slater Jewell-Kemker, a MY HERO Student Reporter, receives the MY HERO 2007 Special Hero Award.

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Ruth Foster
Produced by Miranda Andersen

4th Grader Miranda is inspired by her environmental hero Ruth Foster.

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17 Inch Cobras
Produced by Geoffrey Brent Shrewsbury

A young man makes a surprising decision.

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Man With the Seasons
Produced by Maya Hammarsal

Peak Oil is a reality, climate change happening, resilience through permaculture the only answer - one man tells us how.

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The Strongest
Produced by Jaemin Lee

A lovely animated film illustrating true strength.

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Sam
Produced by Katherine, Jose, Guillermo and Arlene

Sam is a helpful seeing-eye dog. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008.

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Tribute to Skip Blumberg
Produced by Skip Blumberg

A tribute to Skip Blumberg and his heroic efforts to save City Hall Park.

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Signs of Peace
Produced by La La

Signs of PEACE reminds us of the value of symbols.

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Raspberries
Produced by Morgan Davidsen

Two boys hopes are realized by the kindness of a lady.

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Human Relations Media: Jason McElwain
Produced by Anson Schloat/John G. Young

"J.Mac," as he's known to his friends, proved his mettle in an amazing game of basketball.

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Ashray
Produced by Ambika Samarthya

The shelter Ashray provides children affected by HIV with a safe place to live, study, and play.

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Operation Smile
Produced by Dina Karadsheh, Fayez Burqan, Arpi Palulian, and Karin Miqdady

Operation Smile gives children a better life through dental surgery. Created in the MY HERO Global Exchange at the Royal Film Commission, JORDAN. 2008

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Lockapalooza
Produced by Ben Doran

A young man challenges himself to a great adventure!

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Tradition
Produced by Marija Kolobaric

"Tradition" is about an old artisan in the Old City of Mostar. His name is Ismet Kurt.

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FIN DONNELLY
Produced by Sarah Mueckel

The story of Fin Donnelly's journey down the Fraser River.

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Running for Water
Produced by Polly Green

Jin Zedell started a worldwide movement for runners to raise funds for clean drinking water.

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Call to Create
Produced by Ghazel Etoum, Hanen Karajah, Dana Khamis & Samia Kayyali

An exploration of how creativity can be heroic.

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AnaTommy
Produced by Logan Cascia, Kelsey Dimond and Jeff Mondlock

Tommy doesn't let his blindness get in the way of having adventures!

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Good Food Strong Body Good Mind
Produced by Carl Kuddell

C’mon kids, you look tired! Lets go cook something healthy to eat...

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Benjamin Bowkett
Produced by Sead Maric & Katie Hampton

Benjamin is a hero to the youth of Sarajevo by bringing people together from extremely different backgrounds.

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Citizenship
Produced by Anson Schloat and John G. Young

John Lewis, U.S. Congressman, speaks about the importance of being a good citizen.

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Gone Fishing
Produced by Chris Jones

A young man and an older man find joy in fishing together.

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Poetry Sellers
Produced by Paris Valavioun

The small Afgan Poetry Seller finds kindess in the street.

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Water is Life (Moving Voices)
Produced by Anila Khan

The importance of water in Pakistan is explored.

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Japan Art Mile
Produced by Cheikh Seck

Atsuku Shiraku shares her enthusiasm for global peace through collaborative art murals.

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The Bird Maker
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

This is a documentary film about the artist MAMADOU TALL DIEDHIOU, created by filmmaker Cheikh Darou Seck from Senegal.

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Eco-Warriors: Guardians of Surf
Produced by James Pribram

Activist Surfer makes a difference in protecting the ocean.

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Ten Thousand Girls
Produced by Adams Sie

Mrs. Viola Vaughn runs "10,000 Girls," a project in Senegal, Africa, which aims to help girls in education and vocational training.

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Bring Them Home
Produced by Gracie McMahon and Bailey Winston

Two young reporters talk to protesters about the struggle for peace.

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We are all here
Produced by Yonghwa Choi

A creative reminder to all of us that we are all connected on our planet and everything we do affects the whole.

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One Dream
Produced by Ricky Olivares

A young man dreams of a better life for his family.

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Runaway Humanity
Produced by Marlon Martinez

A young man is redeemed by a stranger's kindness.

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Rise N' Shine: A Hero's Journey
Produced by Timothy B. McCormack and Rohit Agarwal

A courageous woman discusses tragedy and how she uses her experience to help others.

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Building Heroes
Produced by Skip Blumberg

A community literacy & arts celebration hosted by The New Haven Free Public Library and The Eli Whitney Museum.

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Speak Out
Produced by Andrew Green

A documentary about the use of child soldiers in Sierra Leone, Africa.

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Perseverance
Produced by Anson Schloat and John G. Young

Liz Murray overcomes her difficult childhood to win a scholarship to go to college.

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Laguna Beach Animal Shelter
Produced by Kenyon Ford and Haley Castuera

Caring for animals in need is truly heroic.

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Imagine Peace
Produced by Mali Bickley & The Dreamteam

A collection of art and prose from children of the world who imagine peace.

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The Boy at the Signal
Produced by Pramod Pathak

A boy in need wins the heart of a woman passing by.

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Waste Management in Joal
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

Two committed people have been able to to help a community better manage their domestic waste.

Small (22 MB) / Large (22 MB) - 7 Minutes
Identiteti
Produced by Shkurta Aliu, Fatime Kosumi and Dafina Rudi

"Identiteti" is about the need to preserve cultural heritage in a changing world.

Small (24 MB) / Large (36 MB) - 5.16 Minutes
The MY HERO Project TV Pilot - Part 1
Produced by MY HERO

The original TV pilot from MY HERO.

Small () / Large (33.4 MB) - 13 Minutes
Marathon Runner
Produced by Sanita Isovic and Denis Kapetanovic

The project is about a marathon runner who trains around the hills of Mostar and has traveled the world running.

Small (20 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 3:45 Minutes
Women for Women
Produced by Yllkë Paçarizi, Ben Apolloni and Malsor Ajeti

"Women For Women" is about the Center for the Protection and Rehabilitation of Women and Children, in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Small (13 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4:00 Minutes
OKC Abrasevic
Produced by Katie Hampton and Anina Sator

"OKC Abrasevic" is about a restored community center and it's people in what use to be the front-line during the war in the divided city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Small (12 MB) / Large (26 MB) - 3:21 Minutes
The Sea is no Dump Site!
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

A call for Senegal's youth to help keep their beaches clean.

Small (21.7 MB) / Large (28.5 MB) - 4.5 Minutes
Why Violence
Produced by Will Hammond & Ariel Dovas Instructors

Students in Will Hammond's MYTV class at Bay Cat express their ideas about Violence.

Small (8.5 MB) / Large (22.5 MB) - 5 Minutes
Darfur Now Trailer
Produced by Ted Braun

A moving trailer for the feature film Darfur Now.

Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 3 Minutes
The Recording Club
Produced by Kristopher Wallin

Kids in South Central Los Angeles get a music lesson to remember.

Small (21 MB) / Large (36 MB) - 6:31 Minutes
Nobelity: Jody Williams
Produced by Turk Pipkin

Nobel Laureate Jody Williams, who won the Peace Prize in 1997, worked to ban land mines.

Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 10 Minutes
Bla Bla Bla
Produced by Olsa Maze, Xheladin Poshka and Bujar Luma

Ermal and Idriz, the leaders of music band Bla Bla Bla, talk about how their passion for playing music overcomes their respective handicaps.

Small (22.8 MB) / Large (34.6 MB) - 9 Minutes
Nedim Cisic
Produced by Marija Kolobaric

This project was produced by Marija Kolobaric as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held at the OKC Abrasevic in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Small (19.7 MB) / Large (19.7 MB) - 4:05 Minutes
Peace Begins
Produced by Slater Jewell-Kemker

Slater works with other youth activists in a colorful celebration of Peace Day.

Small (18 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes
Flight of Dream
Produced by Kristina Karahina

A love of music inspires a young girl in Belarus to achieve her dreams of singing to an audience.

Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 7 Minutes
Stan Ostern
Produced by by Charles McMahon, David Maekawa & Clayton Sakoda

Produced by Charles McMahon, David Maekawa & Clayton Sakoda - UCSB and The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara - a video portriat of survival - Stan Ostern.

Small (25 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 9 Minutes
Doug and Becky Miller
Produced by MY HERO

Doug Miller, an artist, and Becky Miller, a writer, discuss how they came to work with MY HERO.

Small () / Large (27.7 MB) - 7 Minutes
The Wright Brothers
Produced by Rafael Campillo of Crafts School, Mexico

A story about the heroic Wright Brothers, who made flight possible.

Small (24 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 5 Minutes
Portraits of Courage
Produced by Anson Schloat / John G. Young

These kids of courage are very inspiring.

Small (20 MB) / Large (30MB) - 10 Minutes
Portraits of Perseverance
Produced by Anson Schloat / John G. Young

These amazing kids of character show great strength in Perseverance.

Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 10Minutes
Ellie Wen
Produced by Madeline Jacobs

A short documentary about a young girl who inspires others to make a difference.

Small (8 MB) / Large (19 MB) - 5 Minutes
PeaceMakers
Produced by Yasmin, Tamara, and Jose

The PeaceMakers are a group of students who help solve problems. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008.

Small (15.4 MB) / Large (35.5 MB) - 4 Minutes
Jesus
Produced by Gilberto

Jesus Martinez is a hard-working gardener. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council, 2008.

Small (11.6 MB) / Large (12.4 MB) - 2 Minutes
Be Safe in the Surf
Produced by Orla, Sonia and Lily

The Grange School provides live-saving lessons.

Small (24.5 MB) / Large (28.7 MB) - 3 Minutes
My Father
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

An English teacher celebrates his hero, his father.

Small (14.8 MB) / Large (16.1 MB) - 2 Minutes
The Minda Story
Produced by Emily Wirth and Dave Mikolaj

The disabled workers at Minda have a strong community of friends.

Small (20.3 MB) / Large (25.5 MB) - 3.5 Minutes
Mahmoud Darwish
Produced by National Orthodox School Group

Darwish is considered to be one of the most important contemporary Arab poet working today.

Small (7.2 MB) / Large (7.2 MB) - 2:22 Minutes
The MY HERO Project TV Pilot - Part 2
Produced by MY HERO

The original TV pilot from MY HERO.

Small () / Large (36.3 MB) - 14 Minutes
Carlota - Facing the Pain
Produced by Javier Figuero

A moving tribute to a very strong woman.

Small (19.8 MB) / Large (28.5 MB) - 6 Minutes
Dr. Willie
Produced by Linda McLean & Debra Roberts of Little Pearls

Willie was just an ordinary dog, but now, he is a certified pet therapist!

Small (5 MB) / Large (5 MB) - 30 seconds
Make A Wish
Produced by Jamie Hancock, Olivia Van Slyke & Katie Rabun

Tori, a two-time cancer survivor, volunteers with charity organizations.

Small (12 MB) / Large (19 MB) - 5 Minutes
The Art of Life: Dan Eldon in Africa
Produced by Charles Tsai

A moving film about Dan Eldon, an artist, photojournalist and humanitarian who was killed on assignment in 1993 when he was only 22 years old.

Small (15 MB) / Large (37 MB) - 5 Minutes
Jesus...A Soldier Without a Country
Produced by Sally Marr and Peter Dudar

A piece about the war in Iraq and the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for it.

Small (12.9 MB) / Large (26.7 MB) - 5.21 Minutes
That Was All I Had to Say
Produced by Shota Bukoshi

This video consist of a series of street interviews in Prishtina asking people about their heroes. This project was produced as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held at the Multimedia Center in Prishtina, Kosovo.

Small (12.5 MB) / Large (24 MB) - 2:34 Minutes
Jonathan Brown and the Lost Penguin
Produced by Sarah Stephen

Two heroes save a lost penguin and return him safely to his homeland.

Small (19 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 13 Minutes
Maria Portorreal
Produced by Maria Baret

A daughter pays tribute to her hard-working mother.

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The Cola Kayak
Produced by Jody Lemmon

An adventure down the LA river on a kayak made of recycled materials. 2008

Small (22 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 10 Minutes
Ronald McDonald House
Produced by Duncan Peterson

Students pay tribute to the honorable work of their local Ronald McDonald House.

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VOSH - Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity
Produced by Michael Bloom

VOSH provides free medical care to impoverished communities around the world.

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Project Save
Produced by Allison Coffey and Timmy Oakes

Students express their commitment to the environment.

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A Helmet is Cooler Than a Coma
Produced by OCSD Video Unit

A young man works for helmet safety after his own accident.

Small (15.5 MB) / Large (26.6 MB) - 10 Minutes
Davis Middle School - MY HERO
Produced by Mr. Burnside

Kids from Davis Middle School discuss their thoughts about heroes and heroism.

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Pollyanna: The Mr. Cain Story
Produced by Derek Hart

Students speak to their teacher, Mr. Cain, about his positive outlook on life.

Small (22.9 MB) / Large (33.2 MB) - 7 Minutes
Mrs. White
Produced by Willy, Rodrigo, and Chelsea

Mrs. White battled cancer and remained a positive, strong role model to her students.

Small (22.7 MB) / Large (32.8 MB) - 7 Minutes
Laurie and Larry David NRDC
Produced by Jeanne Meyers

Laurie David, Global Warming Activist, and her husband writer/comedian Larry David share with MY HERO at the NRDC event in Los Angeles, CA. 2004.

Small (31 MB) / Large (36 MB) - 2 Minutes
Adams Sie
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

Adams Sie is a filmmaker from Senegal who raises awareness with his films.

Small (21 MB) / Large (N/A MB) - 9 Minutes
Imagine
Produced by Alexandra Pawlowksa, Sandra Jankowski, Silke Windolph, Davinia Ryder, and Julia Gose

A photographic celebration of earth with a message about the dangers of climate change.

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Courage
Produced by Anson Schloat and John G. Young

A 12-year-old fought for his rights and the rights of his fellow child workers.

Small (9.3 MB) / Large (30.1 MB) - 5.29 Minutes
Kay Lord and her Hero Nathaniel Dunigan
Produced by Skip Blumberg
Thanks to Making History Productions
for additional footage from Uganda.

A report about Second Class Coast Guard Academy Cadet Kay Lord and her hero, Nathaniel Dunigan, founder of Aidchild in Uganda. Thanks to Making History Productions for additional footage from Uganda and Chad Stevens for providing additional photography of Aidchild in Uganda. Special thanks to theAmerican Legion Child Welfare Foundation for their support of this short film.

Small (17.5 MB) / Large (25.9 MB) - 6:45 Minutes
Move With Me
Produced by YLL ÇITAKU

A poetic film of the heroic children from Kosovo after the war.

Small (34MB) / Large (18MB) - 10Minutes
I'm Not a Soup Can (Don't Label Me)
Produced by Alyssa Karalnick and Eric Dahan

Kids at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, fight labeling to retain their identity.

Small (7.5 MB) / Large (17.2 MB) - 1:01 Minutes
Portraits of Empathy
Produced by Anson Schloat / John G. Young

These amazing kids have developed a strong sense of empathy at an early age.

Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 10 Minutes
Life in a Box
Produced by Leen, Ramez, Sabal & Najaa

Hatem is a heroic young autistic boy living in Jordan.

Small (N/A) / Large (24.8 MB) - 5 Minutes
The Bird Maker's Teacher
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

From the director of THE BIRD MAKER comes a fascinating interview with the Bird Maker's art teacher in Senegal Africa!

Small (12 MB) / Large (14 MB) - 3 Minutes
My Mother is the Hero
Produced by Al-Ruwwad group

“Every time and place has its own heroes who deserve our appreciation and respect” By Al-Ruwwad group

Small (19.2 MB) / Large (19.2 MB) - 6:21 Minutes
DIVER AND THE BRIDGE
Produced by Timur Makarevic

"Diver and the Bridge" is about how the tradition of diving from the Stari Most Bridge in war-ravaged Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Small (21 MB) / Large (34 MB) - 7:16 Minutes
Don't Give it All Away
Produced by Slater Jewell-Kemker

Slater uses this wonderful song by World Party to promote youth activism.

Small (13 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes
Calypso Tumblers
Produced by Skip Blumberg

A Documentary about The Calypso Tumblers of New York City. Created by Award winning filmmaker, Skip Blumberg.

Small (15 MB) / Large (22 MB ) - 6 Minutes
The eBus Goes to Juvenile Hall
Produced by Antonio Mendoza

A short film documenting a visit by the eBus, a mobile media lab, to Los Angeles' Juvenile Hall.

Small (10.7 MB) / Large (22.6 MB) - 3:20 Minutes
Angus
Produced by Shu-Chen Lin

Angus the cat finds a way to express himself through music.

Small (17.7 MB) / Large (17.9 MB) - 2 Minutes
Grown Up in Streets
Produced by Burbuqe Berisha

The story of young children living on the streets of Kosovo.

Small (18 MB) / Large (28 MB) - 11 Minutes
Cookie Girl in the Hot Zone
Produced by Skip Blumberg

A post-9/11 portrait of a young girl who baked and served cookies to the workers coming and going to the World Trade Center site.
First aired on WGBH and Zoom's program America's Kids Respond

Small (14.7 MB) / Large (27.8 MB) - 4:31 Minutes
Mohamed Sidibay
Produced by Emily, Jaylin, Erin, Kristina, Mikalah, and Mali Bickley

Students from Mrs. Bickley's 4th grade class talk about their friend, Mohamed Sidibay.

Small (18.2 MB) / Large (33.4 MB) - 7 Minutes
Ms. Senter
Produced by Tom Senter

Ms. Senter helps guide her students to success with her encouragement and positivity.

Small (16 MB) / Large (N/A MB) - 2 Minutes
Blue Angel
Produced by Wendy Milette

A memorial montage of Tania Trepanier, a filmmaker, dancer, artist, activist, scholar and lover of life.

Small (9.8 MB) / Large (20.8 MB) - 5.00 Minutes
Mattie Stepanek
Produced by Nathan Smith

A short animated tribute to poet hero Mattie Stepanek. The soundtrack features the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School choir singing a song inspired by one of Mattie's poems.

Small (2.0 MB) / Large (3.4 MB) - 00:31 Minutes
Molly Bannaky: A History of Black and White
Produced by Isabel Eccles/Joel Frenzer

A unique animated film created by 5th and 6th grade students from Cambridgeport School. It gives a creative take on the history of Black and White. Producer: Isabel Eccles, Director: Joel Frenzer. This film has Part 1 and Part 2. (Cambridge, MA)

Small (9 MB) / Large (18 MB) - 5 Minutes
Dr. Gueye
Produced by Cheikh Darou Seck

A documentary film about Dr. Gueye, a female doctor practicing medicine in Senegal Africa. By award winning director Cheikh Seck.

Small (9 MB) / Large (18 MB) - 4.5 Minutes
Stan Lee on his Hero
Produced by Jeanne & Henry

Stan Lee, the creative genius behind the Fantastic Four, Spiderman, the X-men and the hulk elaborates on his hero.

Small (11 MB) / Large (19 MB) - 3:42 Minutes
Empathy
Produced by Anson Schloat and John G. Young

Former President Jimmy Carter speaks about his experiences with empathy and understanding.

Small (6.4 MB) / Large (21.1 MB) - 3.46 Minutes
United Nations Celebration of Earth Day 07
Produced by Slater Jewell-Kemker and Wendy Jewell

MY HERO reporter Slater Jewell-Kemker receives an Earth Trustee award at the United Nations on the Spring Equinox 2007.

Small (20 MB) / Large (25.4 MB) - 8 Minutes
Global TV
Produced by Global TV

Global TV spotlights the My Hero Project in a classroom.

Small (21.4 MB) / Large (21.4 MB) - 2.42 Minutes
Back to Nature
Produced by Edlira Palloshi, Flutra Ahmedi and Argjend Nika

A poetic meditation on how the mountains surrounding Tetovo, Macedonia, are heroic.

Small (15 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 4:53 Minutes
A Bohem
Produced by Jeton Qerimi, Asdren Nivokazi and Mentor Musa

"Faruk Begolli" is about a beloved college professor who was also one of the former Yugoslavia's greatest actors and the founder of the Dodona Theater.

Small (21 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 4:28 Minutes
Westcare Day Center
Produced by Joshua Battersby, James Finlay, and Jesse Foote

The Westcare Day Center provides a safe place for those without homes.

Small (20.5 MB) / Large (26.8 MB) - 3 Minutes
Leonardo Da Vinci
Produced by Mariana Rodriguez and Jose Javier of Crafts School, Mexico

Students discover the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Small (13 MB) / Large (14 MB) - 2 Minutes
Nelson Mandela
Produced by Mauricio Salgado Arenas and Rafael Galarza Morales of Crafts School, Mexico

Images and thoughts about Nelson Mandela's dedication to peace in the world.

Small (18 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 3 Minutes
Are There Any Heroes?
Produced by Tadija Mandaric

This project asks the simple question, are there any heroes in the Balkans. It was produced as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held at the OKC Abrasevic in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Small (8.6 MB) / Large (16.6 MB) - 1:51 Minutes
Dear Papi
Produced by Maike Wessel

A woman pays homage to her father in an experimental documentary.

Small (10 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 3 Minutes
Pinnaroo Surfer
Produced by Kade Richardson

A surfer shows that you don't need to be limited by your surroundings.

Small (16.4 MB) / Large (23.9 MB) - 3.5 Minutes
Tetovo Hero City
Produced by Zoran Ilic, Arta Abazi and Predrag Koceski

This short film about the city of Tetovo as a hero was created during the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops in Tetovo, Macedonia .

Small (8.6 MB) / Large (29.3 MB) - 3:19 Minutes
Judea Pearl
Produced by My Hero

Judea Pearl talks about his son and journalistic integrity.

Small (22 MB) / Large () - 2.5 Minutes
Nazaret Home
Produced by Carolina Mendez and Michelle Cisneros Arias of Crafts School, Mexico

A border house, Nazaret Home, takes care of children who need help.

Small (23 MB) / Large (24 MB ) - 3:30 Minutes
My Hero - Ming Jyh Chen
Produced by Ying Chin Lai

This inspiring Teacher leads by example by always picking up trash and recycling!

Small (19 MB) / Large (31 MB) - 4 Minutes
Dance With Me
Produced by Consuelo Duenez

Raul, a dance teacher who overcame his own obstacles to give back to the community, inspires his young students.

Small (22 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 3.5 Minutes
Black/White & All That Jazz
Produced by Betty Bailey and Carol Lynde

Herb Jeffries's life is musical, colorful, and fascinating.

Small (18 MB) / Large (31 MB) - 10 Minutes
Healing Waters (Jeff and Wendy Dean's Guatemalan Adventure)
Produced by Jeff and Wendy Dean

Jeff and Wendy Dean travel to Guatemala to research the issue of clean water.

Small (25.3 MB) / Large (14.1 MB) - 7.56 Minutes
Pope John Paul the Second
Produced by Ana Loreno Contreras Enriquez and Jose Andres Perez Alvarez of Crafts School, Mexico

Pope John Paul the Second worked towards peace and understanding.

Small (18 MB) / Large (19 MB) - 3 Minutes
Papiroflexia
Produced by Joaquin Baldwin

A man uses his artistic talent to transform the world around him.

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Ms. Brown
Produced by Tamara, Masiah, and Hara

Ms. Brown is the principal at Weemes Elementary School. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008.

Small (11.7 MB) / Large (20.1 MB) - 4 Minutes
Gary Birch
Produced by St. George Thomas

A tribute to extraordinary teacher Gary Birch.

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For Your Tomorrow
Produced by Kyoko Miyake

Men who fought each other in World War Two come together each year to remember and reconcile.

Small (20 MB) / Large (35.6 MB) - 10 Minutes
Chicky's Organic garden
Produced by by John & Mark Cavanagh & Zachary Bain

Learn about the value Chicky's very special Organic Garden.

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Che Guevara
Produced by Emiliano Mondragon V. of Crafts School, Mexico

A look at the iconic figure of Che Guevara and his unusual life.

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Vint Cerf - Message to youth
Produced by Wendy Milette & Jeanne Meyers

Vint Cerf, Founder of the Internet shares his message to youth.

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From Beirut...To Those Who Love Us
Produced by Beirut Letters/Samidoun

A message about peace from the Middle East.

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Express Your Emotions
Produced by Christian Rosales, Sean Hoffman, and Andrea at Taft High School

A young man finds a way to express himself through dance.

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The Deep
Produced by Eric Best

A young girl's journey as she muses on possibilities that lie below the surface of the ocean.

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Wild and Free: A Screech Owl named Pinkey
Produced by Linda McLean and Little Pearls

Pinkey the Owl's extraordinary story of a "soft release" back into the wild.

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Uphill Both Ways
Produced by Mario deAngelis

A struggling family finds hope in the kindness of their community.

Small (18 MB) / Large (31.9 MB) - 10 Minutes
About the MY HERO Global Exchange
Produced by MY HERO

Learn more about MY HERO's Global Exchange program!

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MY HERO Global Exchange: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange visited Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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MY HERO Global Exchange: Macedonia
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange visited Macedonia.

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MY HERO Global Exchange: Senegal
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange visited Senegal.

Small (17.3 MB) / Large (17.3 MB) - 4:14 Minutes
MY HERO Global Exchange: Jordan
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange visited Jordan.

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MY HERO Global Exchange: Montenegro
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange visited Montenegro.

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MY HERO Global Exchange: Kosovo
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange visited Kosovo.

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Friendship and the Hero Within
Produced by Alyssa Karalnick and Cindy Mendo at Taft High School

Alyssa and Cindy celebrate their friendships.

Small (11.5 MB) / Large (25.5 MB) - 5 Minutes
ABC Miracle Workers
Produced by DreamWorks Television and Renegade 83: The My Hero Media Award

Dr. Holland, an opthalmologist helped Todd Heritage, blind since childhood, to see again.

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Olta - The Barb
Produced by A.S. Hakan Gok

A tale about the changing earth and the innocence of children.

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Simulacra
Produced by Tatchapon Lertwirojkul

In the vast universe, a heroic robot saves an important life.

Small (19 MB) / Large (27 MB) - 4 Minutes
Joey
Produced by Shaun MacGillivray

Joey is a remarkable hero who captured the heart of filmmaker Shaun MacGilllivray.

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Tori @ the Billie Awards
Produced by MY HERO

MY HERO Reporter Tori Degen interviews celebrities at the red carpet of the Billie Awards about their heroes.

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Plastic Plague
Produced by Jody Lemmon

Plastic pollution is threatening the ocean's ecosystems, but we can work together to prevent further damage!

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Dave Courchene, Jr.
Produced by Adriana Capozzi

Dave Courchene, Jr. is a hero who helps preserve traditions.

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Deborah Ann Light
Produced by Alec Hirschfeld

Deborah Ann Light donated her land to a wonderful cause.

Small (10.9 MB) / Large (12 MB) - 1 Minute
Mark Dressler
Produced by Jason Li, Jordan Glenn, & Sterling Phillips

Mark Dressler inspires his students every day.

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Fin Donnelly, Special Hero
Produced by Sarah Mueckel

Fin swims to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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The Volunteers of Fred's Van
Produced by Jessica, Matilda, Mickayla, and Sarah of Hackham East Primary School

The volunteers of Fred's Van work to help the less fortunate.

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The Kageno Organization
Produced by Justin Noto

The Kageno Organization works to help underprivileged communities.

Small (5.9 MB) / Large (6.5 MB) - 1 Minute
Ralina Miller
Produced by Timothy B. McCormack and Rohit Agarwal

Ralina Miller's courage inspires others.

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Tom Trevorrow
Produced by Carl Kudell

Tom Trevorrow is a true community leader.

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Lindbergh - America First, America Last, America Always
Produced by Frank Battaglia

A thoughtful documentary about the heroic life of Charles Lindbergh.

Small (18 MB) / Large (25 MB) - 10 Minutes
Bai Ri Meng (Daydream)
Produced by Jennifer Tippins

A mother and daughter dream of spending the day together.

Small (14.3 MB) / Large (26.9 MB) - 5:43 Minutes
Bosna Bakery
Produced by Adis Guso

A moving essay about a bakery in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, that gives food to the poor.

Small (22 MB) / Large (31 MB) - 5:33 Minutes
The Passion of Teaching
Produced by Kay Lee

The film features a teacher, Miaoquan Dai, who is enthusiastic and hard-working.

Small (17 MB) / Large (24.9 MB) - 3.38 Minutes
i Luv Laughing Yoga
Produced by Wendy Milette & Jeanne Meyers

Dorothy finds healing and joy
with the Laguna Laughter Yoga club!

Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes
Young Astronomers
Produced by Adis Guso

A short piece about Young Astronomy students in a science fair at the Gimnazija Mostar organized by teacher hero Valentina Mindoljevic. This project was produced as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held at the OKC Abrasevic in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Being Big Uncle
Produced by by Olubusola Ajayi

Jimi Solanke, or "Big Uncle," is a Nigerian musician and actor who inspires others through storytelling. This is a tribute inspired by Big Uncle.

Small (17 MB) / Large (24 MB) - 6 Minutes
At the Heart of Peace
Produced by Melanie and Bill Holden

An inspirational poetic montage encouraging inner peace.

Small (9 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 3 Minutes
Bullock Creek Heroes
Produced by Raechel White and Rachel Schwind

Kids from Bullock Creek talk about their heroes as part of a MY HERO / iEarn Learning Circles program.

Small (27 MB) / Large (27 MB) - 4 Minutes
Global Tribe
Visit to Robben Island
Produced by Kathy Eldon
Tom McMahon
Co-producer Amy Eldon

Creative Visions is a media organization that seeks to enable individuals to think globally and to act locally, or not so locally, to unite in making positive change for the planet and Her people.

Small (9.2MB) / Large (16 MB) - 5:07 Minutes
Peer Pressure
Produced by Will Hammond & Ariel Dovas Instructors

Bay Cat students in Will Hammond's MYTV class address issues of peer pressure.

Small (12 MB) / Large (34 MB) - 5 Minutes
Passing the Torch
Produced by Tim Campione

A tribute to a dedicated gymnastics coach.

Small (22.7 MB) / Large (33.2 MB) - 6 Minutes
Flying Man
Produced by Anja Peric and Andrea Anicic

"Flying Man" is about a young man who loves to fly.

Small (17 MB) / Large (34 MB) - 4:11 Minutes
BRICK AWARDS
Produced by Skip Blumberg

My Hero student reporters ask people at the Brick Awards about their heroes.

Small (13.5 MB) / Large (13.5 MB) - 6 Minutes
The Last Days of June
Produced by Rachel Kole and Stephanie Simmons and Clayton Turner

June Liston is an integral part of student's lives at Hackham East.

Small (13.5 MB) / Large (21.5 MB) - 3 Minutes
Everyone is a Hero
Produced by Ivana Cetkovic, Goran Radonjic and N. Barovic

The makers of this project asked the people of Podgorica about their heroes and created a dialogue between their subjects. This project was produced b as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held in Podgorica, Montenegro.

Small (18.9 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 4:06 Minutes
Monocoloria
Produced by Joanne Kwon

A colorful journey through a fantasy world.

Small (22.2 MB) / Large (32.1 MB) - 4.45 Minutes
Never Give Up
Produced by Marie Dione and Moussa Seydi

This film is about the hero behind the rehabilitation of movie theaters in Senegal

Small (21 MB) / Large (32 MB) - 6:49 Minutes
Zoran
Produced by Mirko Boskovic

Zoran is a young man with big dreams of being a sportscaster.

Small (19.1 MB) / Large (19.1 MB) - 3.5 Minutes
Mauricio Olague: The Segundo Barrio Superman
Produced by Marlene Rosales

Mauricio Olgade inspires his students though his own life and works.

Small (17 MB) / Large (21.2 MB) - 2.5 Minutes
Miracle Hands
Produced by Kristina Durst

A woman pays tribute to her grandmother, Katherine Parks, and the beauty she creates with her hands.

Small (22.5 MB) / Large (35.2 MB) - 9 Minutes
Make a Difference - Queen Rania
Produced by Jose Escobar and Alyssa Karalnick

Queen Rania of Jordan speaks about inspiring peace and diversity.

Small (26 MB) / Large (N/A MB) - 3 Minutes
American Soldier
Produced by Bob Jones and James Coyne

A touching tribute to a fallen soldier.

Small (16.1 MB) / Large (21.3 MB) - 2.5 Minutes
Congo Star
Produced by Nicholas Callander

Sylvie survived the civil war in the Congo to be a successful student, teacher, and friend.

Small (17 MB) / Large (29 MB) - 3.5 Minutes
Waging Peace
Produced by Wendy Milette

An exploration of the way individuals can come together to work for peace.

Small (17 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 7 Minutes
iEARN Egypt 2007
Produced by Geeta Malik

The MY HERO Project visited Egypt in July of 2007 for the 14th annual iEARN conference.

Small (15 MB) / Large (28.4 MB) - 4 Minutes
Go Diego
Produced by Sa'Hana, Manuel, Christian and Marvin

Diego talks about the fun of being a breakdancer. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008.

Small (15.1 MB) / Large (20.2 MB) - 2.5 Minutes
Nobelity: Sir Joseph Rotblat
Produced by Turk Pipkin

Nobel Laureate Sir Joseph Rotblat, who won the Peace Prize in 1995, wanted to rid the world of nuclear arms.

Small (18 MB) / Large (26 MB) - 5.5 Minutes
Walk
Produced by Matthew Snead

A young man shares his thoughts as he walks through London.

Small (7.2 MB) / Large (15.6 MB) - 2.5 Minutes
A Real Hero: Diego Medina
Produced by Karla Aceves

Diego Medina is a dedicated teacher who inspires his students.

Small (16.6 MB) / Large (18.1 MB) - 2 Minutes
Breakdancers of Konik City
Produced by George Grayson, DJ Aki Muric, Kate Carr and Boro Milovic

This wonderful piece is about a crew of Roma (gypsies) breakdancers from a slum outside Podgorica called Konik City. This project was produced as part of the MY HERO Global Exchange Workshops held in Podgorica, Montenegro.

Small (24 MB) / Large (31 MB) - 4:48 Minutes
The Jordan River Foundation
Produced by Amer, Mario, Shadi, Robert, and Omar

The Jordan River Foundation works to make the world a better place for women and children.

Small (N/A) / Large (20.2 MB) - 7 Minutes
Don't Burn Our Future
Produced by Bai Yunwen

A group of enthusiastic young people in North China advocate for renewable energy production.

Small (23 MB) / Large (29 MB) - 9 Minutes
The Billie Awards 2008
Produced by MY HERO

MY HERO attended the annual Women in Sports Foundation Billie Awards.

Small (21 MB) / Large (25.2 MB) - 5.22 Minutes
Nobelity: Desmond Tutu
Produced by Turk Pipkin

Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu, who won the Peace Prize in 1984, shares his inspiration with us.

Small (16 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 5 Minutes
Curious Culture
Produced by The Umcebo Trust

The Umcebo Trust, a nonprofit organization, provides a safe workspace for artists with special needs.

Small (23 MB) / Large (N/A) - 2.5 Minutes
Darius Goes West
Produced by Logan Smalley

Darius captures the hearts of a nation on his journey west to spread awareness about Muscular Dystrophy.

Small (25 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 10 Minutes
My trip to Catalina Island
Produced by Slater Jewell-Kemker

Slater journeys to Catalina Island to interview her Environmental Hero Jean-Michel Cousteau.

Small (14 MB) / Large (19 MB) - 7 Minutes
Vint Cerf on his Heroes
Produced by Jeanne Meyers & Wendy Milette

Vint Cerf, the founder of the Internet shares with MY HERO who inspires him.

Small (10 MB) / Large (10 MB) - 2 Minutes
Hola Sol
Produced by Marcelo Quinones and Roberto Garza

A young boy brightens his grandfather's day by taking him on a wonderful journey.

Small (24.2 MB) / Large (27.1 MB) - 4 Minutes
The Baseball Card Shop
Produced by Kelly Kennedy

On a rainy day, characters in a baseball card shop find their own heroes.

Small (24.4 MB) / Large (35.1 MB) - 7.5 Minutes
The MY HERO Global Exchange - Part 1
Produced by MY HERO

The MY HERO Global Exchange - Part 1.

Small (16.2 MB) / Large (16.2 MB) - 1:42 Minutes
Telling Jokes in Auschwitz
Produced by Sandi Bachom and Mikal Reich

Werner Reich talks about his unique outlook on life after time in a concentration camp.

Small (23.1 MB) / Large (30.4 MB) - 3 Minutes
The Mirror
Produced by Rasha Alawneh

A mirror is often like our own inner voice.

Small () / Large (21.1 MB) - 2 Minutes
The Surfrider Club
Produced by Wendy Milette

Created through the MY HERO Global Exchange US workshop. Honoring the LBHS Surfrider Club for helping keep Laguna safe.

Small (17 MB) / Large (36 MB) - 06 Minutes
People Matters
Produced by Beth Nelsen

Beth explores the importance of family, compassion and love with her sister Alyssa.

Small (23 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 9 Minutes
Landslide
Produced by Adam Redding-Kaufman

Luc tells his story about the Laguna landslide.

Small (20.3 MB) / Large (27.1 MB) - 4.5 Minutes
The C Word - Courage
Produced by Rhyce Green, Kayla Mayman, Bob Thiele, and Clayton Turner

Megan Lewis discusses her outlook on life, after her many battles for her health.

Small (21.3 MB) / Large (28.1 MB) - 3 Minutes