International Day of Families

Dr. Joan Wicks is an educator, athlete, and the mother of Amanda and Gabrielle Gorman.

This video is a magical rendition of the story of my very unique four-parent family. Everything I talk about in the video is true, and these are the answers to the questions I most commonly get asked.

Slater Jewell-Kemker and Wendy Jewell accept the Special Hero: Climate Activist Award at the 2021 MY HERO International Film Festival.

Adapted from "New York and How it Got That Way," a history tour of Manhattan created by Ina Lee Selden. Video edited by Katie Graubart- myheroproject.org

Learn about Frances Moore Lappé & Anna Blythe Lappé in this video celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Book Diet for a Small Planet.

I try to capture the simplicity of her life and the warmth that she provides to her family.

In this film, Rebecca Stern reads a letter to her mom and talks about a special memory they shared.

Parenthood is not as easy as it seems.

Experimental short film made to visually accompany the original poem "Becoming Oliver" written by Oliver Marino.

Brianna's grandpa is helping out around the house while she and her brother are home due to COVID-19.

Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet Celebrates 50th Anniversary with new edition.

Laura's hero is her sister-in-law Marianne, a nurse who is helping patients with the coronavirus.

A Boomer grandmother teaches her Gen Z granddaughter simple pleasures.

Katherine's dad Paul Gagner is a fearless rock climber.

Nella Virga advocated for a cochlear implant for her daughter, who became the first child under the age of two to receive one.

Mary Joy's hero is her brother, who provides a good example to follow.

MacGillivray Family founded the non-profit MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation.

Denise Buchner is a hero to her son, Oliver, because she helps people in Third World countries.

Catherine Malonza saved her brother's life.

Derwin and Tori gave Ian, and other kids, a chance at a better life.

Malick Seck is respected by his community and family for his humanitarian works, and his wisdom and dedication.

Budi and Peggy Soehardi Roslin Orphanage provides a loving home to care for displaced and orphaned children in East Timor.

Fauzia Minallah is the founder of Funkor Childart Centre, a filmmaker and an ARTIVIST.

Samar is a filmmaker, anthropologist and activist. In the media, she has been referred to as ‘The Savior of Souls,’ one of the ‘Women who rock the world,’ ‘The Crusader with the Camera’ and the ‘Women that changed Pakistan.’

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