Episode #388 of “Media Edge” (initial airing on cable TV during week ending October 15) features:
"The Story of Stuff" (21 minutes)
With over 12 million on-line views, "The Story of Stuff" -- an animated documentary about the lifecycle of material goods -- is one of the most widely viewed environmental-themed short films of all time. Since its release in December 2007, The Story of Stuff has been shown in thousands of schools, houses of worship, community events and businesses around the world.
"The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods" (42 minutes)
Jeffrey Smith presents a concise, hard-hitting talk to more than 800 healthcare practitioners at Andrew Weil's Arizona Center for Integrated Medicine conference in 2011.
"Sleepless in Gaza...and Jerusalem" (26 minutes)
Day 75: Special Edition: Horses, camels, boats and a great day on the beach! Eman thinks that surfing requires bravery and patience and you have to have the heart of a lion. Meet the surfers Muhamad Abu Jaiab, Ahmad Abu Haseera and Kaleel Al Hassani and see them in action. There was only one surfboard to share in Gaza until an American surfer, Mathew Olson, brought them a few boards and outfits. How many surfers are there in Gaza? How many surfboards do they still have? Listen to the surfers, each telling you his dream. See families enjoying a day at the beach even before the summer starts. What does the sunset represent to Eman's schoolmate Abir? See the sunset on the Gaza beach but not before you go boat racing with Eman and Abir.
"Sleepless in Gaza...and Jerusalem" (26 minutes)
Day 76: Join Ala' at the circus to see "Where To" by the Circus School. Shadi Zumurud, a founder of the school, describes the abstract show that is based on a story from Palestinian life. Watch the performers combine circus art, contemporary dance and theatre to live Arabic and other tunes performed with a feel of nostalgic gypsy that follow the acts and enhance the movements. Hear Mais Hajjaj, the woman in the two men and one woman show, on how the show was developed. French musician Flo Rant, a teacher at the Kamanjati music school, explains how in the old days circus and music schools worked together on acts and this is what they did for this show.