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.
Enter the MY Hero Songwriting/Music Video Contest!
Oct. 1st Deadline!
Directed by: The Unity Center | Produced by: The Working Group | Starring: Slater Jewell-Kemker | Documentary | 2010 | U.S. | 4:25
Slater Jewell-Kemker has grown up as a youth reporter for the MY HERO Project. On this journey, she discovered her passion for filmmaking and continues to use media for expressing her activist voice. Slater feels that she may not always be taken seriously because of her age. However, she presents a neutral and open-minded viewpoint because of being young and still trying to learn about the world.
