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NOV 21st PREVIEW MY HERO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Slingshot highlights inventor Dean Kamen as he takes on the world's great challenges one invention at a time. Slingshot is the story of Kamen, his water purification technology, and his innovative approach to the planet's safe water crisis.
The Impact of One discusses Muhammad Yunus and his vision to bring the free market and entrepreneurship to the poor. Through his kindness and belief that every individual is born an entrepreneur, Muhammad Yunus was able to change the lives of several people by offering microcredit to those who would otherwise have no access.
The Secret of Trees by Albert Maysles highlights 13-year-old inventor, Aidan, who realized that trees use a mathematical formula to gather sunlight in crowded forests. With this understanding, Aidan went on to create a system that allows us to use solar energy the same way.
Filmmaker Cheikh Seck from Dakar, Senegal and winner of the Sylvia Earl Ocean Conservation Award will be in attendance. This award, co-sponsored by One World One Ocean, celebrates films that honor people who are dedicated to protecting the world's oceans. Cheikh Seck will be available to talk about his film Mr. Whale, which details Karim Sall from Senegal who is nicknamed Mr. Whale due to his devotion to protecting sea life, and for his ocean conservation efforts in Senegal. Other finalist filmmakers will be in attendance as well.
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