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Ai-Jen Poo by Robert Shetterly

Ai Jen Poo advocates for these values:ensuring we can take of ourselves, our families, our communities and future generations to come.

Jacques Cousteau

Not only did Cousteau show us the beauty we have yet to explore in our own oceans, but the importance of nature in general

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Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

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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The Last Straw

Directed by: Lynne Cherry | Documentary | 2018 | USA | 4:28

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Nine-year-old Milo Cress is concerned about the millions of straws that pollute waterways, waste fossil-fuel resource and harm ocean creatures. With the help of some friends, he convinces restaurants to “go straw-free”. Milo then takes the fight all the way to Capitol Hill.

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Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies

A collaboration of government agencies, non-profits, and private industry come together to solve the problem of commercial ships causing increased air pollution and whale strikes in the Santa Barbara Channel.

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers.

The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara

The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara is a documentary film directed by MacGregor. Concepted and produced in partnership with Antonio Aguilar, Tim Hyten, and Aaron Mckenzie, the film also features a score by award-winning composer Rhian Sheehan.

Guatemalans and their Government

“Everyday, journalists put their lives on the line to tell the truth.”

Mi Granito de Arena (My Little Grain of Sand)

Veteran radio journalist Maria Martin discusses the reality of journalism and activism in Guatemala where reporting the truth could put one’s life at risk.

One woman must learn how to value herself in a society that holds men in higher esteem than women.

Deb and Jim Toothman and their transgender daughter Cooper Toothman, talk about their struggles with acceptance both within their family and in the community.

Mayan Dreams Through Education

Two student filmmakers travel to Guatemala and gather diverse voices of teachers, women weavers, street vendors and students who articulate their vision for keeping traditional values, while expanding opportunities through education.

A Moment of Compassion

On the border of Mexico and the USA, Tijuana Native , Dr. Patricia Gonzalez-Zuniga and her team of American and Mexican interns and residents provide care and compassion for anyone in need with their street clinic THE WOUND CLINIC.

Thunderbird is a short documentary exploring the story of Steven Collins, an international Olympic ski jumper. Using archive footage and photos, Thunderbird gives a genuine look at Steven’s story.

We wanted to spread awareness about DACA. Our film main priority was to educate people about this issues surrounding DACA students.

Zuzana: Music is Life (Trailer)

An uplifting and inspiring musical story of love, tyranny and triumph.

Senegalese women living in the small city of Coal Fadiouth fight for the reforestation of the mangrove.

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Girl's Education

Summer PENCC gives children the platform to discuss about the important of girls’ education.

Walking with Reality

The team at @One Digital Media within the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center was able to bring a virtual reality experience to an artist confined to a wheelchair.

Gloria's Call [Trailer]

In 1971, graduate student Gloria Orenstein received a call from Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington that sparked a lifelong journey into art, ecofeminism and shamanism.

A Drop in the Ocean

A portrait documentary of a 78 year old surgeon: Firoze Koytcha, who has organized humanitarian missions for more than 40 years.