Nearly one billion children live in poverty. Yet, year after year, development assistance funding trickles in too little, too late. But what if the funding mechanism were structured differently, so that the United Nations did not have to pass the hat for official development assistance, and beg nations…
Westminster Active Pensioners is a pressure group started in 1980, which campaigns for the rights of old people in that part of London. They realise that in spite of increases in the old age pension, they real value has dropped, and with the cuts in social services many people are suffering. So they…
The Sand Dune, a charming seaside restaurant on the coast of Texas, is a place where the unexpected happens. It is here that fate inevitably intervenes in the lives of two young people, Aylin and Jake. In a heartbreaking series of events, these two soul mates are forced apart. However, many years later,…
Filmmaker-photographer couple Julie Winokur and Ed Kashi were busy pursuing their careers and raising two children when Winokur's 83-year-old father, Herbie, became too infirm to care for himself. At that moment they joined some twenty million other Americans who make up the sandwich generation,…
One woman's quest to rediscover ancient wisdom. Join Gaiea for an adventure through England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland meeting people who have devoted their lives to living ancient wisdom, to understanding and practising rituals, to story, to healing, to sound and to expression. A journey of…
** This film may be purchased by individuals for personal home viewing with family and friends only. It is strictly prohibited to screen, loan or broadcast for any group for either educational or commercial purposes. A film by Julie Bridgham US/Nepal | 2008 | 92 minutes | Color | Nepali/English |…
Meet Dick Zigun, “Honorary Mayor of Coney Island” and learn about the beginnings of Coney Island USA. Under Dick, Coney Island USA developed and produced a number of beloved summer programs including the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Dick moved to Coney Island…
The Sax Man tells the story of a beloved street musician, Maurice Reedus Jr., and how this once rising star fell from the heights of the stage to the humility of the street. As he spends his later years longing for the good old days, Maurice receives a surprise opportunity to reunite with his old band…
Ali Boulala became legendary in the 90s for being the most eccentric skateboarder of his time. In 2007, Ali and teammate Shane Cross were in a tragic motorcycle accident. Both were heavily intoxicated when Ali drove into a wall while Shane was riding on the back. Ali ended up in a coma, and Shane was…
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Downloading in India? Use this link: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sicindia What is the future of education in a networked world? TED Prize winner Sugata Mitra calls for a revolution in how and what we learn. With a global network of information a few clicks away, Mitra argues that the Victorian model…
Why do we smile, laugh and actively seek out personal connections with the people around us? Why does it feel good and what evolutionary purposes do our so-called “positive emotions” serve? This in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Barbara Fredrickson, Director Positive Emotions…
