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Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 3:21pm
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"The Story of Cosmetics" (8 minutes)

An examination of the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. This film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives.

"From a Silk Cocoon" (1 hour, 46 minutes)

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Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 3:33pm
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"Peak Moment" (28 minutes)

First Nations woman Pawa Haiyupis works with youth, elders and spiritual leaders to practice their culture and "activate their blood memories," as one elder calls it. She says: "We're going on medicine walks, we're doing sweats in safe spaces, and we're learning about our creation stories and sacred sites in our culture." She gives a glimpse of a different way of relating to one another and the Earth from a culture that has been sustainable for many thousands of years.

"Peak Moment" (26 minutes)

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Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 4:32pm
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"Voices Across the Divide" (57 minutes)

In this powerful documentary and oral history project exploring the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, interviews with Palestinians in the United States are woven together with historical photos and footage to create an intimate picture of one of the most complex conflicts of our time.

"First Lesson in Peace" (56 minutes)

The Jewish-Arab conflict through the eyes of a six-year-old girl.

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Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 12:13pm
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"Last Hours" (11 minutes)

“Last Hours” was written by Thom Hartmann and co-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s father, George.  This short documentary leaps far ahead of immediate issues of oceans rising to take away coastland. Frequent extreme weather events are happening in unusual places, causing record breaking destruction.  

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Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 2:27pm
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"The Fragile Promise of Choice" (57.5 minutes)

Through vignettes from cities and rural areas around the country, this documentary examines how restrictive legislation, in an atmosphere of harassment and violence, affects the lives of abortion providers and the women who seek their services. The film features interviews with community doctors, women seeking services, clinic directors, clergy, and counselors. Their stories illustrate the increasing number of situations in which legal does not necessarily mean accessible.