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A Ride With Matt Picture of A Ride With Matt A Ride With Matt looks at the efforts of a few close friends to fund research into Huntington's disease and help a family heal.
A Song of Oil, Ice and Fire Picture of A Song of Oil, Ice and Fire Right now, Shell is preparing to drill in the Arctic for the first time. If we don’t stop them, it could be the beginning of the end for everything we hold dear --
A Voice in Copenhagen Picture of A Voice in Copenhagen Slater passionately protests the absence of a voice for youth representation at the Copenhagen Climate Summit.
A Way Forward Picture of A Way Forward A Way Forward tells the story of how something as simple as two wheels empowered these incredible young women to pursue their own dreams.
About Dan Eldon Picture of About Dan Eldon Dan Eldon was a photojournalist who used his creativity to effect positive change for those in need. He was killed while on assignment in Somalia, but his spirit lives on in the Creative Visions Foundation, founded by his mother and sister.
AN INCONVENIENT YOUTH - Copenhagen excerpt Picture of AN INCONVENIENT YOUTH - Copenhagen excerpt This documentary gives a voice to kids on the front lines of climate change.
Awadi: Messenger of Truth Picture of Awadi: Messenger of Truth "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
Bidder 70 Picture of Bidder 70 Tim DeChristopher, was a whisle-blower of the fraudulent Bureau of Land Management oil and gas leasing auction in December 2008.
Bridge of Unity Picture of Bridge of Unity "Bridge of Unity" is about a bridge that joins two communities, one Muslim, and the other Christian.
'Building a Shower Trailer for Chico's Houseless on a Budget... of Love!' Picture of 'Building a Shower Trailer for Chico's Houseless on a Budget... of Love!'
Coral Reef Restoration Picture of Coral Reef Restoration Coral reef restoration techniques to help recover populations of threatened species in the Caribbean.
Creative Visions Foundation Creative Visions Creative Visions believes in the power of storytelling to ignite positive social change
Darius Goes West Picture of Darius Goes West Darius captures the hearts of a nation on his journey west to spread awareness about Muscular Dystrophy.
Dave Courchene, Jr. Picture of Dave Courchene, Jr. Dave Courchene, Jr. is a hero who helps preserve traditions.
Eco Club Picture of Eco Club A student's passion for going green.
Erica Fernandez: The Tool of Protest Picture of Erica Fernandez: The Tool of Protest A young girl defends her community from corporate polluters.
Frame by Frame [Trailer] Picture of Frame by Frame [Trailer]

After decades of war and an oppressive Taliban regime, four Afghan photojournalists face the realities of building a free press in a country left to stand on its own -- reframing Afghanistan for the world and for themselves.
Gabriel Diamond Picture of Gabriel Diamond Gabriel Diamond, filmmaker and his inspiration.
Global Focus V - Ecuador Picture of Global Focus V - Ecuador

A few brave men fight to protect the beauty of the Ecuadorian Rainforest and the lives of the people who live there.
Global Focus: The Rossport Five Picture of Global Focus: The Rossport Five A passionate group of people take on a corporate giant and win a crucial environmental battle.
He Named Me Malala - Official Trailer Picture of He Named Me Malala - Official Trailer This documentary is a portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai. It documents her personal life and her inspiring journey as an activist.
Help Mary Save Coral Picture of Help Mary Save Coral One woman's effort to save the world's underrated natural resource, coral.
High School Student Jackson Carrico Wins Two Awards Picture of High School Student Jackson Carrico Wins Two Awards Youth activist and filmmaker Jackson Carrico has won two awards at the MY HERO 2021 International Film Festival for his film, 57 Years Ago, a short anti-racism music video honoring the victims of police brutality.
Holly Carter Holly Carter (BYkids) Holly Carter gives kids and others the tools to tell their stories.
HOME is where you find it (Excerpt) Picture of HOME is where you find it (Excerpt) A sixteen year old AIDS orphan directs a documentary about finding a new family in Maputo, Mozambique.
I AM MORGAN ~ STOLEN FREEDOM Picture of I AM MORGAN ~ STOLEN FREEDOM Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the world from an orca's point of view?
Identiteti Picture of Identiteti "Identiteti" is about the need to preserve cultural heritage in a changing world.
In the Shadow of Shangri-La Picture of In the Shadow of Shangri-La Capturing an air of positive change in Nepal.
Jesse Stone - Activist Hero Picture of Jesse Stone - Activist Hero Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas.
Jigueen's Best Picture of Jigueen's Best A Senegalese activist fights for the rights of women in Africa.
Jon Rose - Humanitarian Hero Picture of Jon Rose - Humanitarian Hero Humanitarian Jon Rose brings clean water to the people of Haiti.
Jon Rose: Waves for Water Picture of Jon Rose: Waves for Water Waves for Water's mission is to get access to clean water to those in need around the world, in areas such as Puerto Rico, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Nepal and more.
La Source [Trailer] Picture of La Source [Trailer] Where water runs life flows.
LITTLE BIG STEVE (Trailer) Picture of LITTLE BIG STEVE (Trailer) A portrait of a guy with surprising resilience and his return to the shanty town, where he began his life!
Matagi Mālohi: Strong Winds Strong Winds We need to be the strong winds, that Matagi Mālohi, that bring the change our people need to see.
Media Arts Educator | Holly Carter Picture of Media Arts Educator | Holly Carter Holly Carter is a leader in media arts production with youth around the world
Mother of All Rivers Picture of Mother of All Rivers Berta Cáceres rallied her indigenous Lenca people to wage a grassroots protest that successfully pressured the government of Honduras and the world's largest dam builder to withdraw from building the Agua Zarca Dam.
MY HERO - Overview & Impact Picture of MY HERO - Overview & Impact Learn about The MY HERO Project and what extraordinary opportunities we have to offer.
MY HERO 17th Annual Film Festival is Coming Soon! Picture of MY HERO 17th Annual Film Festival is Coming Soon!
MY HERO content for INSPIRE Friday - Ocean Conservation Picture of MY HERO content for INSPIRE Friday - Ocean Conservation Content for the MacGillivray Freeman Films newsletter
Nature Propelled [Trailer] Picture of Nature Propelled [Trailer] Seth Warren takes us on a wild ride through the world of natural energy.
NOBELITY: Wangari Maathai [Excerpt] Picture of NOBELITY: Wangari Maathai [Excerpt] An Excerpt from the Feature Doc "Nobelity" produced by Turk Pipkin.
OKC Abrasevic Picture of OKC Abrasevic "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.
One! The Garry Davis Story Picture of One! The Garry Davis Story A look at the life of International Peace Activist Garry Davis.
OutSwing [Trailer] Picture of OutSwing [Trailer] On the outskirts of Islamabad, a committed coach teaches a team of unlikely players, their families, and a community how playing Cricket can change lives.
Pablo and Luis Activist Heroes Picture of Pablo and Luis Activist Heroes A few brave men fight to protect the beauty of the Equadorian Rainforest and the lives of the people who live there.
Phoolan [Trailer] Picture of Phoolan [Trailer]
Pray the Devil Back to Hell - excerpt Picture of Pray the Devil Back to Hell - excerpt This important documentary sheds light on the "Womens Peace Movement of Liberia," and celebrates these unsung heroes. (excerpt)
Racing Extinction [Trailer] Picture of Racing Extinction [Trailer] Whether infiltrating notorious black markets with guerilla-style tactics or exploring the scientific causes affecting changes to the environment, "Racing Extinction" will change the way we see the world and our role within it.
Racism Must Stop A young girl looking into the camera A documentary short exploring the impact of racism on the lives of children and adults.
Randall Arauz | Costa Rica Picture of Randall Arauz | Costa Rica Randall Arauz fights shark finning in Costa Rica.
RBG [Trailer] Picture of RBG [Trailer] At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.
Recife Experiment Picture of Recife Experiment A reunion among the inspired members of a social welfare project.
Reclaiming Pakistan Picture of Reclaiming Pakistan A civil rights activist, Mohammad Jibran Nasir, sparks a social revolution after almost 140 children were killed in the Peshawar Army School tragedy.
Ric O'Barry Activist Hero Picture of Ric O'Barry Activist Hero An extraordinary look at animal activist Ric O'Barry (from the feature documentary The Cove).
Rights of Nature Picture of Rights of Nature Alex Lucitante and Alexandra Narvaez spearheaded an Indigenous movement to protect their people’s ancestral territory from gold mining. Alexandra and Alex are recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize
Roadtrip Nation Picture of Roadtrip Nation

The founders of Roadtrip Nation share their amazing journey with MY HERO.
Rossport 5 - Activist Hero Picture of Rossport 5 - Activist Hero A passionate group of people take on a corporate giant and win a crucial environmental battle.
Rowena Gerber's Solar Oven Project & Environmental Studies Picture of Rowena Gerber's Solar Oven Project & Environmental Studies

Rowena Gerber shares her passion for the environment.
Roz Savage - Ocean Rower Picture of Roz Savage - Ocean Rower Roz Savage, rowing towards a greener future.
Sarah Elliot - Activist Hero Picture of Sarah Elliot - Activist Hero Laguna Beach native Sarah Elliot journeys to Africa working as a photojournalist in remote regions.
Slater Jewell-Kemker: Youth Reporter and Activist Filmmaker Picture of Slater Jewell-Kemker: Youth Reporter and Activist Filmmaker Slater Jewell-Kemker is inspired to use media for expressing her activist voice.
Soft Power Health Picture of Soft Power Health Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas.
Taking Root Picture of Taking Root In a small farming area outside the city, Mr. Loi, a local farmer, discovers the techniques of chemical-free farming.
Thanks to the Whistleblowers Picture of Thanks to the Whistleblowers A tribute to the courage of those who stood up for justice.
The Cola Kayak Picture of The Cola Kayak An adventure down the LA river on a kayak made of recycled materials. 2008
The Cove: Ric O'Barry (excerpt) Picture of The Cove: Ric O'Barry (excerpt) An extraordinary look at animal activist Ric O'Barry (from the feature documentary - The Cove).
The Equal Justice Initiative Picture of The Equal Justice Initiative Bryan Stevenson and Equal Justice Initiative litigate cases for the unjustly imprisoned and work to reform the justice system.
The Journey is the Destination [Trailer] Picture of The Journey is the Destination [Trailer] This feature film tells the story of Dan Eldon, the heroic journalist who was killed while working as a photo-journalist in Somalia.
Tuy Sereivathana | Cambodia Picture of Tuy Sereivathana | Cambodia Tuy Sereivathana, an animal rights hero.
UKWATI // The Wedding Picture of UKWATI // The Wedding “UKWATI” captures the relationship between a mother and her daughter as they both struggle to survive.
Unsung Hero Song Picture of Unsung Hero Song This song was written and performed by Kitty Richardson.
Vital Voices: Hawa Abdi Hawa Abdi Dr. Hawa Abdi is Somalia's first female gynecologist. When the central government collapsed in 1989, Dr. Abdi's one-room clinic on her family farm began treating and housing local people fleeing the fighting.
Vulcan Productions Picture of Vulcan Productions

Vulcan Productions initiates, develops and supports projects of substance and enduring significance. We believe in the power of stories to change minds and ignite action. Through our collaborative partnerships, Vulcan Productions tells powerful stories that help audiences understand the world around them, respond to challenges, and bring about lasting change.
Water Song Picture of Water Song Máxima Acuña, a subsistence farmer in Peru’s northern highlands, stood up to Newmont Mining Corporation!
Waves for Water Picture of Waves for Water Waves for Water's mission is to get access to clean water to those in need around the world.
Waves for Water - Nepal Earthquake Picture of Waves for Water - Nepal Earthquake Jon Rose and Waves For Water's Nepal Earthquake Relief Effort
What if... Picture of What if... This short documentary film shatters the preconceptions of homelessness, explores the ramifications of unstable housing for children, and provides a solution.
Yasmine Sherif - 2020 Global Educator Award Zoom Presentation Yasmine Sherif Global Educator Award Yasmine Sherif, Director of UN Global Fund ECW
 
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