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Portrait of brilliant artist Alan Magee who dares to explore the darker aspects of human nature and behavior while also celebrating the beauty he finds in the natural world. | |
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Traces the journey of a lock of Beethoven's hair, culminating in the scientific analysis that reveals Beethoven's medical secret. | |
 | | Haida Modern
Portrait of Haida artist, Robert Davidson, whose art and activism point the way towards a renewed connection with the natural world, perhaps saving us from ourselves. | |
 | | John Lewis: Get In The Way
The first major documentary biography of civil rights hero, congressional leader and champion for human rights, whose unwavering fight for justice spanned over fifty years. | |
 | | Monumental
A stirring portrait of America's greatest environmentalist. | |
 | | Runner
Examines Guor Mading Maker's difficult yet triumphant journey from refugee to world-renowned athlete. | |
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Alan Magee: art is not a solace
Portrait of brilliant artist Alan Magee who dares to explore the darker aspects of human nature and behavior while also celebrating the beauty he finds in the natural world.
American Outrage
Two elderly Western Shoshone sisters, the Danns, put up a heroic fight for their land rights and human rights.
The Art of Being Human
Frederick Frank was a remarkable artist who helps us see the humanity in others.
Beethoven's Hair
Traces the journey of a lock of Beethoven's hair, culminating in the scientific analysis that reveals Beethoven's medical secret.
Beethoven's Hair (Short Version)
Traces the journey of a lock of Beethoven's hair, and reveals Beethoven's medical secret.
Between Joyce and Remembrance
A hard-hitting look at one of the many heinous crimes that came before South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The Boyhood of John Muir
The early story of John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club.
Brothers On The Line
The extraordinary story of the Reuther brothers who challenged the automobile industry, and helped build the union movement that remade America.
Coming to Light
An in-depth portrait of Edward S. Curtis, the preeminent photographer of North American Indians.
Coming to Light (Short Version)
An in-depth portrait of Edward S. Curtis, the preeminent photographer of North American Indians.
Crossing the Stones
An intimate biography of the Norwegian founder of deep ecology.
Dance Me To The End Of Time
Documents the last four years of the filmmaker's life-partner, outspoken lesbian, artist and theater director, Nancy Diuguid's life, as she fought breast cancer.
David Brower
An interview with America's foremost environmentalist.
Democracy à la Maude
A Canadian woman leads the fight against unjust corporate globalization, and for social justice.
Fight Like Hell
Mother Jones, a fiery orator and fearless organizer for workers' rights, known as "the protector of children," and "the miners' angel," in a riveting performance by Lee.
For Earth's Sake
Portrait of David Brower, America's leading environmentalist.
Force Of Nature
Inspirational distillation of the life, thoughts and legacy of famed Canadian scientist, broadcaster and activist, David Suzuki.
Gaia
A portrait of James Lovelock, originator of the theory that the earth is a self-regulating system maintaining the conditions that allow its perpetuation.
Garden Song
Portrait of Alan Chadwick, inventor of the Biodynamic French Intensive Method of gardening.
Gore Vidal
A summation of the life and work of Gore Vidal: novelist, essayist, polemicist, intellectual and bon vivant, who played a critical role in American public life for more than 50 years.
Haida Modern
Portrait of Haida artist, Robert Davidson, whose art and activism point the way towards a renewed connection with the natural world, perhaps saving us from ourselves.
Helen Nearing
A moving portrait of the lives and deaths of homesteading authors, Helen and Scott Nearing.
Home of the Brave
Examines the case of Viola Liuzzo, the only white woman murdered in the civil rights movement.
Hot Potatoes
Explores the dangers of potato blight and the chemicals used to control it.
I.M. PEI
Architect I.M. Pei returns to his home city of Suzhou, China to build a modern museum that complements the architecture of the 2,500 year-old city and sets a course for modern Chinese architecture.
In Defense of Animals
Peter Singer presents the moral philosophy arguments for animal rights.
It Takes a Child
15 year-old child labor activist, Craig Kielburger, works for reform around the world.
John Lewis: Get In The Way
The first major documentary biography of civil rights hero, congressional leader and champion for human rights, whose unwavering fight for justice spanned over fifty years.
The Killing of Chico Mendes
The story of rainforest defender, Chico Mendes, that ended with his 1988 assassination.
The Lanza Sessions
Celebrates opera singer, Mario Lanza, and his music.
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A Life Among Whales
A fascinating exploration into the life and work of whale biologist and activist Roger Payne.
Living the Good Life
A portrait of the daily life of America's most famous back-to-the-landers.
Lovins on the Soft Path
Hunter and Amory Lovins make the case for energy efficiency and energy conservation.
The Man We Called Juan Carlos
Chronicles the violent history of Guatemala and life of Wenceslao Armira, a Mayan father, farmer, teacher, guerilla, priest and champion of human rights.
Marcelo Alvarez
Argentinian tenor seeks inspiration from work of deceased tango singer, Carlos Gardel.
Midwives...Lullabies...and Mother Earth
Fascinating look at pioneering natural birth doctor, Michel Odent.
Monumental
A stirring portrait of America's greatest environmentalist.
My War Years
Portrait of the 20th century's most influential composer.
A Naturalist in the Rainforest (short version)
A journey into the rainforest with naturalist Alexander Skutch.
A Naturalist in the Rainforest
A journey into the rainforest with naturalist Alexander Skutch.
The Nature of David Suzuki
Portrait of geneticist David Suzuki, host of "The Nature of Things."
Passage
A brilliantly innovative telling of the story of Dr. John Rae who discovered the awful truth about the fate of the Franklin Expedition's attempt to find the Northwest Passage.
RADICALLY simple
Author Jim Merkel leads by example on the path to simple and sustainable living.
Ravel
Brilliant portrait of the composer's elusive life.
Ravel's Brain
Evokes and explores Ravel's illness-plagued final years, when he was able to produce music but couldn't write it down.
The Real Patch Adams
He's a doctor, a clown, and a social activist, who wants to change the health care system.
Runner
Examines Guor Mading Maker's difficult yet triumphant journey from refugee to world-renowned athlete.
The Same River Twice
The evolution of a group of river guides from the late 70s to today.
A Sense of Wonder
Rachel Carson's love for the natural world and her fight to defend it.
Shadows and Light
An intimate portrait of the remarkable Spanish composer, Rodrigo.
A Sidewalk Astronomer (Short Version)
John Dobson has revolutionized astronomy and helped thousands to look in wonder at their own universe.
A Sidewalk Astronomer
John Dobson and his simple telescope mount have revolutionized astronomy.
Stormy Weather
Some of today's most original recording artists perform the work of famed composer Harold Arlen.
The Storytelling Class
An after-school storytelling project in a diverse, but divided, city school breaks cultural boundaries and creates community.
Thomas Berry
Portrays the life and work of the famous eco-theologian.
Tina In Mexico
The story of renowned photographer Tina Modotti, acclaimed for her innovative and impassioned depiction of social issues.
A Tribe of His Own
Indian journalist reminds us of the meaning of responsible journalism.
Virtual JFK
A filmic examination of "virtual history." What would Kennedy have done in Vietnam if he had lived and been re-elected in 1964?
The Vow from Hiroshima
Marking the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, this is an intimate portrait of Setsuko Thurlow, a survivor of Hiroshima, who has devoted her life to ridding the world of nuclear weapons.
The War Symphonies
Shostakovich's musical counter-attack on Stalin's bloody purges.
Water On The Table
An intimate portrait of international water activist Maude Barlow and the debate over whether water is a commercial good or a human right.
Who's Counting?
Marilyn Waring demystifies global economics from a feminist perspective.
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