FALL 2016

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MINIMALISM POLITICAL ANIMALS 79 min./Gr.9-Adult 86 min. & 53 min./Gr.9-Adult Examines the many aspects of the growing “minimal- Chronicles the ground-breaking LGBT civil rights vic- ist” movement that is challenging compulsory consum- tories of the first four openly gay elected erism and seeking a different path. state legislators -- all women -- who took the fight for equality into the halls of government. “A compelling subject to explore...takes a look at what it means to radically scale down and de-emphasize the accu- mulation of ‘stuff’.” “A vibrant tribute to four lesbian political activists.” – Chicago Tribune – The Hollywood Reporter

View All at videoproject.com 1.800.4.PLANET NUCLEAR REQUIEM THE FUTURE OF ENERGY 90 min./Gr.10-Adult 64 min./Gr.7-Adult An updated, in-depth reflection on the continuing Journeys across America to shine a light on the com- danger nuclear weapons pose and an honest assess- munities and people at the forefront of the clean ment of the current obstacles to disarmament, featur- energy revolution, taking practical steps to transition ing over 30 global security experts. from fossil fuels.

“By the final credits, you’ll know both how and why renewable energy is the cleanest, quickest, cheapest, and safest way to “A thoughtful film exploring the contours of our Nuclear Age.” supply all of our energy needs.” – Kelly DeVine, Artistic Director, Global Peace - Michael Brune, Executive Director,

AGHBALOU PINK BOY 29 min./Gr.8-Adult 15 min./Gr.10-Adult The story of an African community’s struggle with A verite-style documentary profiling the challenges of water illustrates the growing challenge of sustaining raising a gender non-conforming boy in a conservative water supplies in the face of an increasingly hostile area of rural . climate and population growth. “A story of the unconditional love of family and parents who “Beautifully filmed... talks about one of the most critical is- recognize the importance of creating a safe space for their sues facing people: water shortages.” son to live out his truth.” - CalgaryMovies.com - Telluride Film Festival

View All at videoproject.com 1.800.4.PLANET LOVE THY NATURE REVOLUTION 76 min. & 59 min. & 25 min./Gr.6-Adult 86 min./Gr.9-Adult Narrated by Liam Neeson, Love Thy Nature presents A global journey to uncover the grave dangers threat- a compelling case that reconnecting with the natural ening the world’s oceans — and ultimately humanity world is the key to improving personal health and — as well as to learn what it will take to reverse the ensuring our survival on earth. challenges to life on earth.

“The remorseless march of extinction — including our own — “A breathtaking, enlightening and powerful ode to the vital is captured with chilling clarity in Revolution. His bottom line symbiosis of man and nature.” could not be clearer: When the oceans die, so do we.” – NYC Movie Guru - Times

ANOTHER WAY OF LIVING FINDING BABEL 69 min./Gr.10-Adult 88 min./Gr.10-Adult Chronicles urban planner Robert Simon’s quest to Follows the grandson of famed Russian author Isaac create in Reston, Virginia, a new kind of suburban Babel as he searches to better understand the enig- American town that valued community, nautre, diver- matic man executed by Stalin, whose powerful stories sity, and social equity. resonate with lessons for today. “Makes the case that the best ideas driving urban revival today were actually tested and implemented by the team that built Reston 50 years ago.” “An exquisite...blockbuster documentary.” - CityLab, The Atlantic - Vitaly Mansky, President, Artdocfest

View All at videoproject.com 1.800.4.PLANET THE INVISIBLES A PLACE TO STAND 78 min./Gr.12-Adult 83 min./Gr.9-Adult Follows four refugees from different countries in search The inspiring story of how learning to read and write in of a better life as they attempt to wade through Germa- prison transformed Jimmy Santiago Baca from a func- ny’s challenging, months-long immigration process. tionally illiterate convict to an award-winning poet and novelist.

“Reveals the bureaucratic mechanisms that stand in contrast to the hopes of people around the world trying to make a “Baca’s harrowing story will stand among the world’s most better life.” moving testimonies to the profound value of literature.” ` -Margaret Mead Film Festival -Booklist

BIG VOICE NATURE’S ORCHESTRA 53 min. & 83 min./Gr.8-Adult 24 min./Gr.4-Adult Chronicles a challenging year in the life of a determined Follows noted soundscape ecologist Dr. Bernie Krause public high school choir director as he pushes his stu- as he travels to the Arctic and shows how nature dents to achieve a high level of artistry, demonstrating sounds are crucial indicators of the health of today’s the transformative value of arts education programs. wild habitats, and the origins of music.

“Starred Review. An outstanding chronicle of teaching, learn- “Highly Recommended. Editor’s Choice. Soundscapes present ing, and creating high-quality collaborative art.” quantifiable information about the health of environments.” - Library Journal - Science Books and Films

View All at videoproject.com 1.800.4.PLANET SHOUT GLADI GLADI FLY BY LIGHT 79 min./Gr.11-Adult 60 min. & 83 min./Gr.9-Adult Chronicles the maternal health care crisis in Africa and An intimate journey with a group of inner city youth the heroic efforts to rescue African women from the seeking to create a better path for their future by scourge of obstetric fistula during childbirth that can connecting to a world beyond their troubled neighbor- turn them into reviled outcasts. hoods. “Powerful....An inspiring look at challenges facing many in- “Thorough, powerfully straightforward...looks at both the dire ner-city youth. Their experiences in the program are life situation and efforts to change it.” changing “ - New York Times – Booklist

BABUSHKAS OF CHERNOBYL OYLER 52 min. & 72 min./Gr.9-Adult 56 min./Gr.9-Adult A journey into the radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Portrays how an innovative “community school” in a Zone several decades after the nuclear disaster of April poverty-stricken area is helping poor students to suc- 1986, featuring a defiant group of elderly women to ceed by meeting their basic health, social and academ- refuses to leave the lethal landscape. ic needs. BROADCAST ON PUBLIC TELEVISION.

“Haunting and provocative...powerful and poignant and, “Starred Review. An unsentimental view of how a committed, frankly, unforgettable.” innovative school can transform a community...” - Chicago Tribune - School Library Journal

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