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The Story of Change

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Posted by Films For Action on Jul. 21, 2012
7 min - Short Film - 3692 Views

Can shopping save the world? The Story of Change urges viewers to put down their credit cards and start exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world.

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http://storyofchange.org
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