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.
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Oct. 1st Deadline!
Produced by: The Institute for Advancing Unity/The Working Group | Documentary | 2011 | USA | 7:45
A father whose son, Tariq Khamisa, is killed in a shooting finds it in himself to forgive the family of the teen who murdered his son. He goes on to create foundation in his son's memory, the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, raises awareness and engages youth to resist a culture of violence and learn to live in harmony with one another. This film was awarded the Ron Kovic Peace Prize in 2011!
