February 23, 2012

Documentary Videos

Garbage Warrior – Feature-Length Documentary

Garbage Warrior

Garbage Warrior is a feature-length documentary film telling the epic story of maverick US architect Michael Reynolds and his fight to introduce radically sustainable housing. An extraordinary tale of triumph over bureaucracy, Garbage Warrior is above all an intimate portrait of an extraordinary individual and his dream of changing the world. Imagine a home that heats itself, that provides its … [Read more...]

Capitalism Is The Crisis

Capitalism Crisis

As the title suggests, Capitalism is the Crisis focuses on the failings of capitalism with special emphasis on the 2008 financial crisis. The film sifts through the aftermath of the financial crisis to show how the 99% are paying for the fraud of the 1%, including big corporations, banks, Wall Street and powerful government figures. It draws comparisons between modern-day labor and slavery, … [Read more...]

Us Now

US Now

Charles Leadbeater and Clay Shirky have come together to produce and direct the film, Us Now. Their goal is simple, to show the world the influence of mass communication sites on government and social organization. The use of social media to spread information and unite people as a unified group is the focus of this thought provoking film. Charles Leadbeater uses innovation and creativity to … [Read more...]

The Fort Fisher Hermit

The Fort Fisher Hermit

The film, The Fort Fisher Hermit tells the story of Robert E. Harrill. Harrill lived on the beaches of North Carolinafor over 17 years. Forgoing conventional life, he lived without a phone or other modern amenites. He lived off the kindness of the local residents as well as the generosity of tourists who looked at him as a part of the local culture. For years, he was a well known tourist … [Read more...]

Life in a Day

Life In A Day

July 24, 2010. Life in a Day, was compiled under the direction of Kevin Macdonald. Combining over 4500 hours of footage shot around the world over the course of one day, Macdonald was able to create a video log of events. A day in the life of planet earth. Over 80,000 submissions sent in from photographers in 192 different countries were used to create a 90-minute video that spanned one 24-hour … [Read more...]

National Parks: American Wonders

American Wonder

America's National Parks are home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Majestic mountains create a backdrop that set the stage for the adventures of bear, deer and other wildlife to play out their daily adventures. Streams flow gracefully through meadows and vast plains as clouds pass slowly overhead. These American wonders are protected by the boundaries of our National … [Read more...]

Home – Time to Protect our Planet

Home

There is a new film that is sure to motivate those who care about the planet earth. Yann Arthus-Bertrand, an amazing skilled photographer, has made his new feature debut with a wonderful new documentary titled "Home."  This environmentally focused movie was produced by Luc Besson and takes place in 54 different countries and 120 unique locations.  The convicting film shows its audience the many … [Read more...]

Is Sugar Really a DRUG?

Sugar is a Drug

Pure sugar is a natural crystalline food that is derived from many sources including sugar cane and sugar beets. It has a sweet flavor and can be eaten directly from sugar cane stalks by chewing. It was desirable from the start, and people wanted to determine how to preserve and store sugar. Raw sugar cane juice was used as a beverage by natives and later the juice was evaporated into crystals. A … [Read more...]

The Dangers of Consuming Margarine

Margarine Dangers

Is Butter Better than Margarine?  This is a question that has been asked since margarine joined butter on grocery shelves. It became quite popular during the early 1900s, especially around the mid-century 1950s and 1960s. As heart disease was publicized then because it had reached number one on the kill list for average Americans, margarine was offered by makers as an alternative to butter. … [Read more...]

Dangers of Cooking with Canola Oil

Dangers of Cooking with Canola Oil

Would you cook with oil that comes from a seed that insects refuse to eat? Would you use industrial lubricating oils to cook food for your family? Most people would quickly answer “no” to both questions, yet they may unknowingly be using this product for cooking right now. The dangers of cooking with canola oil are perhaps unknown by unsuspecting or uninformed consumers. New studies are … [Read more...]