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 | | A Bold Peace 
70 years ago Costa Rica abolished its army and committed itself to fostering a peaceful society. It has been reaping the benefits ever since. | |
 | | Border South
Reveals the resilience, ingenuity and humor of Central American immigrants while exposing a global migration system that renders human beings invisible in life as well as death. | |
 | | Cuba: The Accidental Revolution
Two-part series examining Cuba's enormous experiment in sustainable development in the face of an economic crisis brought on by the collapse of the Soviet Union. | |
 | | Frenemies
Presents a balanced portrait of Cuban life today and a compelling argument for why the US should lift the devastating 60-year embargo. | |
 | | Heart Of Sky, Heart Of Earth
Six young Maya present a wholly indigenous perspective, in which all life is sacred and connected, as they resist the destruction of their culture and environment. | |
 | | Islas Hermanas
Ometepe, Nicaragua, and Bainbridge Island near Seattle work together for a better life for both communities. | |
 | | Keepers of the Future
Following El Salvador's civil war, a farmers' cooperative puts down roots, builds resilience and provides a model of how to mitigate climate change and resist unsustainable, extractive development. | |
 | | La Camioneta
The transformation of an old American school bus into a brightly-colored public bus in Guatemala speaks volumes about our globalized world. | |
 | | 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. | |
 | | Nothing Like Chocolate
The story of Mott Green and the solar-powered Grenada Chocolate Company, a farmers' and chocolate-makers' co-op, which makes organic chocolate from tree-to-bar. | |
 | | Rosita
The plight of a nine-year-old Nicaraguan girl, who becomes pregnant as the result of a rape, triggers a battle over whose life has precedence. | |
| | Una Paz Audaz
El camino de Costa Rica hacia la desmilitarización. | |
 | | Unfinished Spaces
Multi-layered story of Cuba's National Art Schools project, designed by three young artists in the wake of Castro's Revolution. | |
 | | Walking the Cuban Tightrope
Centered on the legacy of Cuba's national hero, poet José Martí, this film goes to the heart of the Cuban people's enduring struggles for freedom and dignity. | |
 | | Water for Life
Explores the collision of water rights, Indigenous beliefs, and resource extraction through
the lives of three Latin American community leaders. The right to clean water is a global issue - in Latin America it has become a matter of life and death. | |
 | | Where Can We Live In Peace?
The moving and inspirational story of the ABBA migrant shelter in Celaya, Mexico, where Pastor Ignacio helps thousands of migrants. | |
 | | Which Way Home
The personal side of immigration as child migrants from Mexico and Central America risk everything to make it to the US riding atop freight trains. | |
| | Which Way Home - Original
The personal side of immigration as child migrants from Mexico and Central America risk everything to make it to the US riding atop freight trains. | |
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A-OK?
Examines prospects for Vitamin A distribution programs in Guatemala and Ghana necessary for children's health.
The Alarm Rings Softly
Caribbean women use drama and reggae to fight domestic violence.
And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
Television in the Caribbean dominated by US and French programs.
Between Earth & Sky
Nalini Nadkarni pioneered the study of rainforest canopies and shares with us the gift of what she sees. She fell 50 ft and nearly died but continues her devotion to helping us appreciate the wonder of trees.
A Bold Peace
70 years ago Costa Rica abolished its army and committed itself to fostering a peaceful society. It has been reaping the benefits ever since.
Border South
Reveals the resilience, ingenuity and humor of Central American immigrants while exposing a global migration system that renders human beings invisible in life as well as death.
Borderline Cases
The environmental impact of the 2,000 factories (maquiladoras) on the US-Mexico border.
Brother Towns / Pueblos Hermanos
An uplifting story about Jupiter, Florida's humane response to an influx of day laborers from Jacaltenango, Guatemala.
Cash Flow Fever
One in ten people on the planet either send or receive money from abroad.
Castro Or Quit?
Two young doctors in Venezuela have to decide whether to leave the country or stay with their patients.
City Life
22-part series examining the effect of globalization on people and cities worldwide.
The Coffee-Go-Round
Many coffee-producing countries like Ethiopia are facing economic disaster even as the demand for coffee increases worldwide.
Cuba: The Accidental Revolution
Two-part series examining Cuba's enormous experiment in sustainable development in the face of an economic crisis brought on by the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Cuba: The Accidental Revolution - Pt. 1
Examines Cuba's response to the food crisis created by the collapse of the Soviet Bloc in 1989.
Cuba: The Accidental Revolution - Pt. 2
In spite of the economic crisis and US embargo, the Cuban health system is an outstanding success story around the world.
Dead Mums Don't Cry
Grace Kodindo's heroic efforts in Chad to lower the rate of maternal mortality, one of the UN's Millennium Development Goals.
Footprints of Sorrow
Guatemalan war widows fighting for human rights.
Forgive Us Our Debts
Tells the story of the international grassroots movement to eliminate Third World debt.
Frenemies
Presents a balanced portrait of Cuban life today and a compelling argument for why the US should lift the devastating 60-year embargo.
Heart Of Sky, Heart Of Earth
Six young Maya present a wholly indigenous perspective, in which all life is sacred and connected, as they resist the destruction of their culture and environment.
Hot Potatoes
Explores the dangers of potato blight and the chemicals used to control it.
House on Fire
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence.
In Whose Interest?
A revealing critique of US foreign policy since World War II.
Introduction to Biodiversity
The concept of biological diversity and its importance to humans.
Islas Hermanas
Ometepe, Nicaragua, and Bainbridge Island near Seattle work together for a better life for both communities.
Jesus Tecu Osorio in Guatemala
The son of civil war victims leads a campaign for justice.
Keepers of the Future
Following El Salvador's civil war, a farmers' cooperative puts down roots, builds resilience and provides a model of how to mitigate climate change and resist unsustainable, extractive development.
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La Camioneta
The transformation of an old American school bus into a brightly-colored public bus in Guatemala speaks volumes about our globalized world.
The Last Child
Tells the behind-the-scenes story of the global campaign to eradicate polio.
Life 4
A 27-part series about global efforts to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.
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.
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.
Not for Sale
Examines the disturbing new corporate practice of patenting life forms.
Nothing Like Chocolate
The story of Mott Green and the solar-powered Grenada Chocolate Company, a farmers' and chocolate-makers' co-op, which makes organic chocolate from tree-to-bar.
Rosita
The plight of a nine-year-old Nicaraguan girl, who becomes pregnant as the result of a rape, triggers a battle over whose life has precedence.
Shadows of Liberty
Uses shocking examples of cover-ups and censorship by the US media to show how a few mega corporations exercise control over the content of our news.
The Story of Rosie
Teen pregnancy in Jamaica.
Together Against Violence
Poor Jamaican community overcomes violence.
Una Paz Audaz
El camino de Costa Rica hacia la desmilitarización.
Unfinished Spaces
Multi-layered story of Cuba's National Art Schools project, designed by three young artists in the wake of Castro's Revolution.
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?
Walking the Cuban Tightrope
Centered on the legacy of Cuba's national hero, poet José Martí, this film goes to the heart of the Cuban people's enduring struggles for freedom and dignity.
The War on Democracy
John Pilger reports that, in spite of a history of repeated US-backed suppression, popular democratic movements are gaining ground in Latin America.
Water for Life
Explores the collision of water rights, Indigenous beliefs, and resource extraction through the lives of three Latin American community leaders. The right to clean water is a global issue - in Latin America it has become a matter of life and death.
When the Cows Come Home
Despite the success of the "Jamaica Hope" milk cow, Jamaica's dairy industry is facing a crisis, as EU trade undercuts island production.
Where Can We Live In Peace?
The moving and inspirational story of the ABBA migrant shelter in Celaya, Mexico, where Pastor Ignacio helps thousands of migrants.
Which Way Home
The personal side of immigration as child migrants from Mexico and Central America risk everything to make it to the US riding atop freight trains.
Which Way Home - Original
The personal side of immigration as child migrants from Mexico and Central America risk everything to make it to the US riding atop freight trains.
A Woman's Place - Short Stories (on one DVD)
Six short films about women and development by local women directors.
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