To honor the contributions of older persons, as well as to fight ageism and the challenges faced by many of the elderly for a better future.
Credit: All photos CC by 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Eva Haller
Activist, mentor, philanthropist, Holocaust survivor born May 9, 1930
Eva Haller hosts a weekly salon series via zoom which includes lectures from some of the greatest minds of today. See these talks at the Eva Salon Series.
Eva is a MY HERO Film Festival sponsor and board member.
Eva Haller
By: Xenia Shin
The Women Transforming Media interview with Eva Haller -- Holocaust survivor, philanthropist, mentor. Learn about Eva and more women heroes at myhero.com.
MY HERO 2023 Film Festival Finalists
Fred Emmert — "In The Eyes of My Youth" [excerpt]
By: Charles Michael Murray
Documentary on premier Southern California Aerial Photographer's Life.
Midwest Ice Age!
By: Lorene Yoxtheimer
A Midwest man faces challenges as he realizes his dream of creating an ice carving company that helps to bring communities closer together.
They Don't Make 'em like Willy Anymore
By: Blacksmith Rose
"They Don't Make 'Em Like Willie Anymore" is a video about heartfelt appreciation for the music of Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson.
Dolores Huerta | Labor leader, activist
Born May 9, 1930
Dolores Huerta by Marilyn Huerta
By: Marilyn Huerta
Activist Marilyn Huerta portrayed by artist Marilyn Huerta
Dolores Huerta
By: Marilyn Huerta
Dolores Huerta standing to the left of a portrait of her painted by her daughter, Marilyn Huerta.
Dolores Huerta
Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Anti-apartheid leader
Born October 7, 1931
Desmond Tutu
By: Wendy Jewell from The MY HERO Project
Desmond Tutu
worked to end apartheid in South Africa and encourages forgiveness.
Jane Goodall | Primatologist, activist, UN Peace Messenger
Born April 3, 1934
"Jane Goodall: A champion for the planet for over 60 years" | Lori Henrique | Music Video
Art Miles Mural and MY HERO partner on the HERO MILE
Credit: Todd and students from Southwestern college in San Diego
MY HERO's multimedia showcase paying tribute to the legendary conservationist, Dr. Sylvia Earle.
Sylvia Earle
Credit: Mission Blue - Kip Evans
Sandi Bachom | Social Justice Videographer
Born October 14, 1925
Sandi Bachom
By: Shannon Luders-Manuel
Sandi Bachom is a 75-year-old videographer and MY HERO Film Festival winner who lives in New York City.
Marianne Wright Edelman | Activist, Civil Rights Leader
Born June 6, 1939
Marian Wright Edelman and the Children's Defense Fund: A Fight for Children's Advocacy
This documentary tells the story of the Children's Defense Fund and its involvement in legislative efforts toward a better future for America's kids.
Marian Wright Edelman
By: Staff Writer
Marian Wright Edelman
is one of the country's leading advocates for children.
Marian Wright Edelman
By: Robert Shetterly
John Lewis | Civil rights leader, Congressman
born February 21, 1940
John Lewis
By: Kathy Crockett <br>My Hero
John Lewis
has worked for civil rights for all for over 40 years.
Citizenship
Produced by:Anson Schloat and John G. Young
A film about John Lewis on citizenship and character: "To be a good citizen is to obey the rules...the laws. Unless those laws conflict with your conscience.
John Lewis by Robert Shetterly, AWTT.org
By: Robert Shetterly
Civil Rights hero John Lewis as painted by Robert Shetterly
Dr. Hawa Abdi | Human rights leader, physician
Born May 17, 1947
Vital Voices: Hawa Abdi
Produced by:Aaron Kisner
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.
Frances Moore Lappe is an activist who has been fighting hunger and for the environment for over 50 years
Frances Moore Lappé (Lappe)
By: Rosemary Pritzker
Hero Frances Moore Lappe is a passionate and pioneering thinker and activist who fights world hunger.
Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet Celebrates 50th Anniversary with new edition.
Eva Haller Salon Frances Moore Lappé
Films and Stories from our MY HERO Library
Inclusion On the Air
By: Eli Canter
Emily Perl Kingsley is a former Sesame Street writer and longtime activist for children with disabilities and their families.
Hello Anna!
By: Lucy Schacher
Author and illustrator Anna Walker recounts her memories of writing and creating her award-winning children's books.
Phyllis: A Self Portrait
Harris Cohen
Phyllis: A Self Portrait is a Finalist for the 2022 MY HERO Film Festival
By: Natalia Osuna
Director and producer Harris Cohen is a finalist for the 2022 MY HERO Film Festival for his film Phyllis: A Self Portrait, an inspirational short documentary film featuring a driven, multi-talented woman who is passionate about transforming her community.
The PRATT in the HAT (Trailer)
Susan Hillary
Beneath the brims of hundreds of colorful hats is a woman who shares her wisdom, humor, and personal experiences about being black in America, then and now.
Fighting Ageism
The Invisible
Produced by:The Animation School
Journeying through a seaside town, the elderly Ida remains unseen
'The Invisible' is finalist for MY HERO Film Fest Award
"Ageism is a widely prevalent and prejudicial attitude that stems from the assumption that age discrimination, and sometimes neglect and abuse of older persons is a social norm and therefore, acceptable. It is a reality in some form in all societies, and finds expression in individuals’ attitudes, institutional and policy practices, as well as media representation that devalue and exclude older persons. In 2014, Governments around the world adopted a resolution at the Economic and Social Council that recognized ageism as “the common source of, the justification for and the driving force behind age discrimination.” - United Nations International Day of Older Persons
.....As you grow older, you learn to help those younger than you on thier journey through life. Your very own family probably has one of the wisest people you know!
.....As you grow older, you learn to help those younger than you on thier journey through life. Your very own family probably has one of the wisest people you know!
Credit: Nathan Smith
Art Miles Mural and My Hero Partner on the HERO MILE
Art Miles Mural and My Hero Partner on the HERO MILE
Credit: Team name: The Calm After the Storm (Korea)
