Worth Watching…
This is not nearly as extensive a list as I’d like. I’ll happily add to it if readers make good suggestions!
‘Be the Change‘ - a 50-minute documentary from Ottawa’s ‘Living Lightly Project’ that showcases a wide variety of individuals who are “being the change they wish to see in the world” – and having a good time doing it! Very inspiring…
Brasscheck TV – Good site for downloadable political films of all sorts http://www.brasschecktv.com
Despair & Empowerment – 50-minutes w. fascinating Pulitzer prize-winning author Ross Gelbspan (author of Boiling Point) – discussing climate change & what can be done – and internationally-known activist John Seed discussing “despair and empowerment” and what individuals can do http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/video/clim_v.html
Earth Spirit Action – features John Seed, Vandana Shiva, Ruth Rosenhek, Starhawk and Matthew Fox. 16 minutes long – inspiring, informative. Explains how inner changes – spiritual changes – must accompany outer ones. “Global activists, Vandana Shiva, Starhawk, Matthew Fox, Ruth Rosenhek and John Seed speak on Deep Ecology, Living Democracy and Revolution in Consciousness in a fast moving discussion of the type of change that needs to take place for a Sustainable Future. An inspirational and stimulating film including beautiful nature footage and a colourful array of global action shots.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jCpChUxOw&feature=email
Embracing Pain – a 4-minute film clip with Joanna Macy. Here
From the site: “Joanna Macy, Ph.D., is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. In her workshops she counsels the embracing of pain about the world as a way of deepening our connection to it. For more information about Joanna Macy’s books and workshops, please visit www.joannamacy.net”
Money as Debt – 50 minute YouTube well worth watching to help you understand what’s really happening. I for one had had no clue how banks & loans & debt really work. http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/135.html
Peak Moment TV has fabulous films! Check them out at http://www.peakmoment.tv/
Senior citizen Wendell Berry & others protesting coal – 2 minutes
http://www.commondreams.org/video/2009/03/09-0
The Corporation. Must-see!! Available at many public libraries and video stores. More info at http://www.thecorporation.com/
‘The Most Terrifying Video You’ll Ever See’ – 9 minutes on climate change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORv8wwiadQ
‘The Story of Stuff ‘– brilliant, short, funny… Must-see! (20 minutes) http://www.storyofstuff.com/
VERY Inspiring YouTube
http://onemilliongardens.ning.com/video/urban-agriculture - 10 very inspiring minutes on small-scale, urban gardening. Must-see!!