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Generation Green New Deal is a film about the historic youth-led movement to stop the climate crisis and transform America. Our team invites you to watch this exciting (25 minute) sneak-peek available online exclusively during this turbulent time of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All...
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This is a fantastic video podcast on the viability of renewables under an infinite-growth paradigm versus a steady-state/degrowth transition effort. There are some great knowledge gems here - perfect to listen to during a 20 minute walk.
24 min
The next few decades will see a profound energy transformation throughout the world. By the end of the century (and perhaps sooner), we will shift from fossil fuel dependence to rely primarily on renewable sources - solar, wind and geothermal power.
90 min
Before he was convicted of murdering a policeman in 1981 and sentenced to die, Mumia Abu-Jamal was a gifted journalist and brilliant writer. Now after more than 30 years in prison, Mumia is not only still alive but continuing to report, provoke and inspire. "Mumia: Long...
3 min
Feeding Ourselves weaves intimate stories from the hopes and convictions of rural BC farmers and producers as they navigate undercurrents of uncertainty with our food system. Their commitment to local food culture inspires us to appreciate the significance and potential of...
96 min
Academy award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore and associates discuss their new documentary, 'Planet of the Humans,' a documentary that says we are selling out the green movement to wealthy interests and corporate America.
18 min
Derek Hallquist is an earnest young filmmaker who wants to get to the bottom of the energy debate. How is the world going to become a truly responsible consumer of energy? Is it even possible? While searching for answers to these burning questions, Derek decides to make a...
92 min
In this 30 minute video, Andrew Faust shares his inspiring vision for greater food and energy independence. It's a guide to feeding and providing power for our local communities in ways that are not just "sustainable" but truly regenerative and life-nourishing for humans and...
31 min
Solidarity - an amply applied term these days. A comprehensive and infinite word that in the realm of politics nowadays mostly comprises a rather narrow understanding, that seems to mainly refer to us rather than them. Time to take a step back and re-discover the root, the...
20 min
"I haven't talked a lot about tools for depolarization or peace-making, but I'd like to talk about the technology of humor."
8 min
Tomasz Biernackis thought-provoking documentary about the homeless crisis in Seattle. Deftly interweaving in-depth stories of community members who are living the crisis on the streets with interviews of political leaders and community advocates, vivid images of the current...
113 min
Sure, progressives may see the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, as an empty vessel whos been filled with corporate goals. Francesca argues that maybe, just maybe and with great effort progressives can pour some of that old, curdled corporatism...
12 min
Ayahausca is a traditional plant medicine from the Amazon used to treat a variety of physical and psychology illnesses and conditions. This documentary explores the use of the Ayahausca as a holistic medicine, challenging stigmas around its use and helping people become more...
59 min
Climate: A New Story shows us how we can reframe our thinking. Our Earth is not simply a resource, it is complex, living and fragile. Charles Eisenstein expresses how we might transform our mindset, to reveal a process that could be the quickest way to reverse climate...
13 min
How do we navigate the intensity of emotions and reactions stirred up by climate change, or COVID-19 for that matter? How do we come to a place of peace, compassion, forgiveness and life-affirming action?
66 min
I made this short film for Earth Day Network because I wanted to share some thoughts on connection. How important it is to everything about us. Our past. Our future. And the world around us. Connection is everywhere. Underneath our feet, in fact. The mushroom fungal network...
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Defendant 5is the valiant struggle of a young filmmaker to document the destruction of Tasmanias ancient forests. In doing so, she is swept up in a multi-million dollar legal battle that challenges the right to free speech.
30 min
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Natural Health enthusiast and founder of Elemental Wellness Studio in Toronto, Giovanni Bartolomeo invites you to enjoy his latest project, Psyched Out, a documentary film centered around the healing effects of plant medicines like Ayahuasca and Psilocybin.
84 min
In Episode 3 of Permaculture Tours we revisit the amazing Limestone Permaculture Farm. in NSW, Australia. We first visited Limestone back in 2015, when Brett and Nici were five years into developing their 1-acre permaculture property, working full time off-farm and creating...
18 min
Unaddressed childhood trauma changes how we respond to the world and when triggered, we make choices that sometimes have devastating consequences including domestic violence, addiction, murder and prison.
7 min
This inspiring off-grid homesteading family lives in a renovated stone earthship. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, use solar power, have composting toilets, and they have a pond that filters their grey water. On top of living an eco friendly lifestyle, they...
15 min
This video is a demonstration of how to turn your yard into a garden.
13 min
Through a chronological history of the South African liberation struggle, this documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in the fight for freedom.
103 min
Produced by Initiatives of Change, Beyond Forgiving is a documentary film which depicts the journey of two South Africans to bring healing and reconciliation to their country.
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A short film capturing one woman's journey of seeking freedom and happiness in today's world.
25 min
Free market capitalism died over a 100 years ago and gave way to monopoly capitalism. Now, to avoid dystopian capitalism, there may be only one way forward...
7 min
This is a 'No Fresh Carbon Footprint' Docuseries.
179 min
With the world on lockdown and countries taking drastic actions to slow the spread of Coronavirus, some world leaders are taking the opportunity to grab more power. Citizens of every country should keep a watchful eye on what powers their leaders are giving themselves, and...
10 min
Directed by Iara Lee (Cultures Of Resistance Films) - the film examines the underground culture of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where--three decades after the world's most infamous nuclear disaster illegal hiking adventurers aka "stalkers,"extreme sports aficionados...
60 min
Do you know where the gold in your ring comes from?
The Shadow of Goldtakes an unflinching look at how the worlds favourite heavy metal is extracted from the earth. The film explores both sides of the industry:the big-time mining companies that dig deep and lop off...
2 min
FREIGHTENED The Real Price of Shipping, reveals in an audacious investigation the mechanics and perils of cargo shipping; an all-but-visible industry that relentlessly supplies 7 billion humans and holds the key to our economy, our environment and the very model of our...
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By the end of the 21st century, beaches will be a thing of the past. That is the alarming forecast of a growing number of scientists and environmental NGOs. Sand has become a vital commodity for our modern economies: we use it in our toothpaste, detergents, and cosmetics, and...
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Charles Eisenstein is one of the most celebrated writers and speakers about the intersection of systems change and personal growth, in his books including Sacred Economics and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. In the wake of the pandemic crisis he wrote a...
60 min
The welfare state is an ineffective and expensive system that hurts and targets the poor more than it helps. Universal basic income is a better alternative that could work. The question becomes, then, where would the money for UBI come from? There are a myriad of reasons why...
4 min
If you're just getting started on your first garden, it's important to have early success. These 5 groups of crops are extremely easy and fast to grow, so you can have your first successful harvest and build your gardening confidence.
12 min
The story of how a trillion-dollar fighter jet that never worked helped place you in danger.
4 min
In 2018, the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific, hosted the Melanesian Arts & Cultural Festival, celebrating the countrys fortieth anniversary of independence.
20 min
A 2D animation on why a Green New Deal for housing can help tackle inequality and climate change, narrated by Ted Danson.
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All of a sudden, elections are about big ideas -- like transforming our economy to fight climate change. But can we really fix it all by voting? The Leaps new explainer video explores why we need to build power both inside and outside the halls of government.
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What if taking on climate change could create a better economy and millions of jobs? Check out The Leap's new video on the Green New Deal, with a voiceover by the incomparable George Elliott Clarke.
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A rare look inside one hidden American town, where the company rules and the governments negligence pushes them to stand up and fight for justice.
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As the world rushes toward the brink of biospheric collapse, many people are now looking to traditional Indigenous wisdom for guidance on how to live sustainably.
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A Siberian Shaman gives us insight into life on the deepest frozen lake in the world. - George Thompson
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Aluna means "conscience." Enter the last theocratic chiefdom in America, hidden for centuries on a mountain in Colombia. The Kogi have made this amazing documentary to help us understand how to avoid the destruction of the world that they are trying to protect, and of ourselves.
89 min
The Kogi are the last surviving civilization from the days of the Inca and Aztec. They see themselves as the spiritual guardians of life on earth. For four centuries they lived in seclusion in the Sierra Nevada mountains, carefully guarding their isolation. When the tribal...
87 min
Being and Becoming explores the theme of trusting children and their development, and invites us to question our learning paradigms and options.
99 min
Through the stories of six extraordinary individuals, Self-Taught explores what self-directed education means to them and the impact it has had on their lives, ambitions, work and beliefs.
77 min
Especially for young people who have grown up in the echo chamber world of social media, how do you deprogram from that and open yourself up to truth?
5 min
Coronavirus should be a warning that our current system is not fit for purpose
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While Covid-19 is causing great suffering, it has also done something that most believed to be impossible - stopping the global economy in its tracks. What might we learn from this experience?
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Could all our problems be traced to not understanding how to utilize lifes hidden energy? Learn more: https://www.intelligent.life/
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Not all addictions are rooted in abuse or trauma, but I do believe they can all be traced to painful experience. A hurt is at the centre of all addictive behaviours. It is present in the gambler, the Internet addict, the compulsive shopper and the workaholic. The wound may...
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Before the Covid-19 crisis, torture survivor Yashilda stuggled to live in London on 5 a day. Now, its impossible.
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Abby Martin breaks down all the hidden acts of US foreign policy aggression under the cover of the COVID19 pandemic.
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Have efforts to solve the plastic pollution problem made it worse? Go inside the battle over plastics, recycling and whats at stake.
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It's a tactic of war. You take something out of context, you blow it up to be totally outrageous, you provoke outrage and indignation, and you use it as a weapon. Why? - Charles Eisenstein
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This particular moment in American and world history demands that we all take an honest look at the trajectory of the United States of America. The current system is untenable and the Coronavirus pandemic has laid bare how truly ill-prepared the country is to protect its...
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Custodians of Life tells the story of how, through innovative mapping techniques and intergenerational dialogues, the Indigenous Bagungu People are reviving culture and Nature in their sacred homeland.
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