Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

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Peace

Picture of Post-war Machismo: Be a Man

Post-war Machismo: Be a Man
Dragan Kisin joined the Be a Man club in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Banja Luka. He is now a community leader and non-violence advocate.

Picture of A Declaration of Interdependence

A Declaration of Interdependence
Award Winning Director Tiffany Shlain crowd sources her revision of the Declaration of Independence as A Declaration of Interdependence!

Picture of AMAI The Bird of Light

AMAI The Bird of Light
Amai wants children to know their world, love and respect it and work for making it a humane one.

Picture of Alan Magee: art is not a solace [excerpts]

Alan Magee: art is not a solace [excerpts]
This film comprises three short excerpts from a documentary about the artist Alan Magee.

Picture of Us and Us

Us and Us
A look at dehumanization through the eyes of a black teen and the history of genocides.

Picture of About Ron Kovic

About Ron Kovic
Ron Kovic is veteran, author, artist, and speaker who has spent decades advocating for peace.

Picture of Defying Death in South Sudan

Defying Death in South Sudan

Defying death in South Sudan. Featuring Humanitarian Hero Award Winner Ken Payumo.

Picture of Amai's Paintings of Peace

Amai's Paintings of Peace
Amai's Paintings of Peace is a tribute to the children of the Army Public School who were martyred by terrorists.

Picture of Pedal=Sight

Pedal=Sight
An Indian girl gains a bicycle, and the will to achieve.

Picture of A Good American: The Times of Ron Kovic [excerpt]

A Good American: The Times of Ron Kovic [excerpt]
Loretta Smith documents the amazing journey of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam war veteran and a world renowned activist. In this excerpt, Ron recalls how he got his start as a peace activist.

Picture of Curt Lowens: A Life of changes

Curt Lowens: A Life of changes
The Righteous Conversations Digital Storytelling Workshop brings to the screen Holocaust survivor Curt Lowens' story of escape and resistance during World War II.

Picture of Peace Begins

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

Picture of Hands Up Don't Shoot

Hands Up Don't Shoot
Nashville students, Queen McElrath and team show love and talent for Michael Brown and the people of Ferguson Missouri.

Picture of 75 Cents to Ride

75 Cents to Ride
Thoughts on how long the journey forward really is.

Picture of Azim Khamisa: The Tool of Forgiveness

Azim Khamisa: The Tool of Forgiveness
A grieving father overcomes tragedy by creating something beautiful in his son's name - Tariq Khamisa.

Picture of A Quest for Peace: Nonviolence Among Religions

A Quest for Peace: Nonviolence Among Religions
Young filmmaker, Matthew J. Evans, takes a look at one of the most pressing issues in our modern society: violence among religions.

Picture of It Starts Now - Alan Watts

It Starts Now - Alan Watts
An inspiring and profound speech from the late Alan Watts on the transformation of human consciousness.

Esther Wojcicki

WOJ!
Esther Wojcicki shares her vision for a Moonshot Movement in Education.

Picture of Right To Play [Excerpt]

Right To Play [Excerpt]
Olympian Johann Olav Koss embarked on a remarkable journey to use sports to improve the lives of African children.

Picture of FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer]

FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer]
Using the safety of the family circle to heal a nation.

Picture of Upstanders: The Mosque Across the Street

Upstanders: The Mosque Across the Street
What happens when a mosque moves across the street from a church in the Bible Belt?

Picture of Blessed is the Peacemaker

Blessed is the Peacemaker
Blessed is the Peacemaker is a short film developed by Wide Angle Youth Media's Mentoring Video Project.