DCEFF 2010

What’s On Your Plate? (2009)

Catherine Gund

<p>WHAT&#39;S ON YOUR PLATE is a witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics. Filmed over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old African-American city kids as they explore their place in the food chain. Sadie and Safiyah take a close look at food systems in New York City and its surrounding areas. They formulate sophisticated and compassionate opinions about urban sustainability, and by doing so inspire hope and active engagement in others.</p>

The Goat That Ate Time

Lucinda Schreiber

<p>A goat with an appetite for life realises that time is dangerously delicious.</p>

Wishful Thinking

Jane Sablow

<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000">An imaginative little girl changes the mood of her ordinary birthday party when she makes a wish and blows out the candles on her cake.</span></span></span></p>

Cravings (2009)

Jane Sablow

<p>About good food choices, the short, CG animation, chronicles of the brief journey of a determined little girl to satisfy her rather surprising desire.</p>

Smart Machine

Jane Sablow

<p>The short, CGI animation, Smart Machine, captures a little boy&#39;s unusual encounter with a vending machine during a family vacation. The child discovers that the machine can talk and it has a very strong opinion on what he should eat! About nutrition, the piece presents a healthy food choice to children 5-12, and their families, through visual storytelling.</p>

Chicken Of The Sea (2009)

Steve Furman

<p>CHICKEN OF THE SEA is a wildlife documentary that showcases the greater prairie chicken, a member of the grouse family native to the North American prairies. Once abundant, these birds have seen their habitats diminish significantly. The film captures the remarkable mating displays of the remaining prairie chickens during the spring season, offering viewers a glimpse into this unique natural spectacle.</p>

Waterlife (2009)

Kevin McMahon

<p>Waterlife is a documentary film about the Great Lakes that follows the flow of the lakes&#39; water from the Nipigon River to the Atlantic Ocean. The film&#39;s goal is to take viewers on a tour of an incredibly beautiful ecosystem that is facing complex challenges.</p>

Gasland (2010)

Josh Fox

<p>An exploration of the fracking petroleum extraction industry and the serious environmental consequences involved.</p>

Utopia (2008)

Lucho Iglesias Alex Ruiz

<p>Utopia is a collage of personal experiences and realities that offer a glimpse into the possibility of a future in harmony with the planet. In documentary format, the film presents a diverse set of testimonies that inspire us to action: from activist Vandana Shiva to renowned educators like Joaqu&iacute;n Araujo, to anonymous urban and organic farmers, women who have chosen a diet with a smaller footprint for the planet and their health, and architects who strive to build with a smaller ecological footprint.</p>

Greensburg (2008)

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<p>A reality series in which an American town is reconstructed as a green utopia of tomorrow.</p>

Stars Of The Sea (2009)

Jonathan Bird

<p>At first glance, starfish, more properly called sea stars, aren&rsquo;t doing much of anything. But Jonathan&rsquo;s investigations reveal a slow-motion predator that hunts and attacks its prey. Traveling the world, Jonathan investigates sea stars from the tropics to the Antarctic and uses time-lapse photography to reveal an amazing complexity to the world of the sea star.</p>

The Real Nemo (2009)

Jonathan Bird

<p>Thanks to the Disney/Pixar movie Finding Nemo, virtually everyone has heard of the clownfish. Jonathan travels the Pacific to investigate the behavior of real clownfish. Even though they don&rsquo;t actually talk in real life, they are beautiful and fascinating fish to observe.</p>

Feeding Frenzy

Jonathan Bird

<p>Do shark feeding frenzies really exist? Will sharks turn into a bunch of cannibals if they start competing for food? Jonathan wants to find out, and travels to Micronesia for an experiment. You won&rsquo;t believe the fantastic result!</p>

Sea Turtle (2009)

Jonathan Bird

<p>In Malaysia there is an island known for more sea turtles than virtually anywhere on Earth. Jonathan visits this amazing ecosystem to learn about the life cycle of sea turtles. He is surprised to discover an amazingly complex and competitive environment.</p>

Exotic Homeland (Exotische Heimat)

Anne Mesecke

<p>Exotic Homeland explores the invasion of non-native species into Germany&#39;s rivers, fields, and forests. These foreign animals and plants, exhibiting remarkable adaptability, disrupt established ecosystems and food chains, ultimately impacting human lives.</p>

One Degree Matters (2007)

Eskil Hardt

<p>Presenting the latest science on climate change, this is an informative and inspirational documentary which offers realistic solutions and gives the reality of global warming a human face, showcasing amazing examples of individuals and communities tackling the world&rsquo;s environmental problems. The film takes its lead from an exclusive group of influential international leaders as they travel to the Arctic to witness climate change at first hand. During the course of the journey, they show the path needed for action and present how it is possible to implement new and sustainable solutions, taking examples from their own fields of endeavour in energy, agriculture, education, finance, technology, human population, deforestation and legislation. The film introduces stories and protagonists from all over the world, including Germany, UK, Italy, Denmark, Costa Rica, USA and Taiwan. One Degree Matters traces the impact of temperature increases, measuring the slippage of the Greenland ice cap into the Arctic Ocean. The film takes its title from the fact that every degree increase in temperature matters, as we have already reached the limit of temperature change observed over the past 10,000 years in which today&#39;s civilisation has developed.</p>

Peripheria (2009)

Marcel Barelli

<p>Switzerland has run out of living space. That is why the Swiss Navy set out to conquer the South Pole.</p>

Un Petit Coin De Paradis

Jacqueline Veuve

<p>This is the story of the life reborn of Ossona, a hamlet in Val d&#39;Herens in the Valais canton, which was abandoned in the sixties and has now become the pilot project for an agro-tourism site. From 2005 to 2008, we followed the restoration of this site listed as a sustainable development zone, and those involved in the project. Some of them are aged between 14 and 16 years old and were born in Haiti, Morocco and Sion. These youth attend an institution for teenagers in difficulty. Can their minds be transformed by tiring work in the mountains? Once a week, through building and farming work, they completely put themselves into restoring this ghost hamlet. The other participants are between 75 and 90 years old. After having spent their childhood in self-sufficiency here in Ossona they left to discover &quot;modern&quot; life when the dams were being built. As witnesses, they have returned to tell their stories... What can representatives of the valley&#39;s old folks and multicultural youth have in common? What do they have to talk about, what can they pass on to each other?</p>

The Green House: Design It. Build It. Live It

Jason Scadron

<p>The Green House: Design it. Build it. Live it. is an illuminating documentary about the building of the first carbon-neutral house and the designing of the first green show house in the Washington, D.C. area. Our cameras were granted access from start to finish, from the monumental groundbreaking to the exquisitely furnished show home that attracted national media attention. Audiences are placed in the middle of the action and behind the scenes receiving firsthand knowledge of the engineering and technology that drives the house and the principles and methods to design eco-friendly spaces. The documentary&rsquo;s storytellers include the builder Mark Turner, who provides in the moment commentary. The developer Mark Lowham whose vision is to change the way we build residentially and commercially. Community organizers Victoria Sabo and Deanna Belli, who produced the three week show house to raise money for local charities. Acclaimed interior designer Barry Dixon, who chaired the design committee and brought 18 designers under one roof. Phillipe Cousteau, Jr. and Azure Worldwide provide consultation to improve the social and environmental impact of the Green House.</p>

Yo Soy El Otro (2008)

Marc Villá

<p>It&#39;s happening in Ecuador and South Korea, in Italy, in Venezuela, and also in Western Sahara. Three men and two women live every day acting against the corporate world order. Their actions are the voices of others, of individuals, of multitudes, of the many. Those who seek another world.</p>

The Last Giants (Wenn Das Meer Stirbt)

Daniele Grieco

<p>The courageous fight of one woman to save the whales of the Strait of Gibraltar.</p>

Fresh (2009)

Ana Sofia Joanes

<p>There are still efficient ways to produce healthy fresh organic food in a time where most food is being mass produced by corporations in less than hygienic ways. Country farmers and urban farmers explain.</p>

The Burning Season (2009)

Cathy Henkel

<p>Every year, deliberately lit fires rage across Indonesia. They destroy pristine rainforest, endanger orangutans and contribute to climate change. A young carbon trading entrepreneur goes in search of a solution.</p>

Moving Midway

Godfrey Cheshire

<p>Moving Midway is a documentary exploring the challenged and changing views on race, centering around the physical move of a Southern plantation house.</p>

The Last Days Of Shishmaref

Jan Louter

<p>Shishmaref is a community of about 600 people, located on an island just off the west coast of Alaska. The effects of global warming threaten the very existence of these people- so much that the entire population needs to be relocated off the island within 10 years. They have become the first tangible victims of the worldwide climate changes. The project exists of several components; exhibition, book, film, website, and educational program. In the documentary Jan Louter depicts the impending end of the traditional lifestyle on the island of Shishmaref trough the lives of three Inupiat families. Despite the alarming situation, the film has not become a political manifesto. The Last Days of Shishmaref is a moving film about identity, transience, mortality, and the clash between different eras and cultures.</p>

Terra Madre (2009)

Ermanno Olmi

<p>A documentary about the slow food movement.</p>

The Two Horses Of Genghis Khan (Die Zwei Pferde Des Dschingis Khan)

Byambasuren Davaa

<p>A promise, an old, destroyed horse head violin and a song believed lost lead the singer Urna back to Outer Mongolia. Her grandmother was forced to destroy her once loved violin in the tumult of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The ancient song of the Mongols, &quot;The Two Horses of Genghis Khan&quot;, was engraved on the violin&#39;s neck. Only the violin&#39;s neck and head survived the cultural storm. Now it is time to fulfill the promise that Urna made to her grandmother. Arrived in Ulan Bator, Urna brings the still intact parts of the violin - head and neck - to Hicheengui, a renowned maker of horse head violins, who will build a new body for the old instrument in the coming weeks. Then, Urna leaves for the interior to look there for the song&#39;s missing verses. But she will be disappointed. None of the people whom she meets on the way appears to still know the old melody of the Mongols.</p>

When Learning Comes Naturally

Jonathan Diamond

<p>When Learning Comes Naturally profiles school efforts to introduce children to the natural world and to encourage them through exploration and creativity to make a lasting connection to the environment. &#39;Plants are like a superhero because they help people breathe,&#39; says Lawrence, a seven year old student at Seth Boyden Elementary School in New Jersey. Beyond the immediate benefits to child development, the program documents how meaningful time spent outdoors can cultivate a permanent caring for the natural world, a crucial ethic of environmental responsibility. Produced by Jonathan Diamond Associates in association with the Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, The Learning Child Series has been created to assist parents and educators in guiding children to become motivated, thoughtful and lifelong learners.</p>

The Meaningful Watershed Education Experience

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<p>The Meaningful Watershed Education Experience showcases Washington, D.C. students participating in outdoor environmental education along the Anacostia River. The film highlights the benefits of hands-on learning in natural settings, emphasizing the importance of connecting youth with their local environment to foster stewardship and ecological awareness.</p>

Sweet Crude (2009)

Sandy Cioff

<p>Despite the valuable crude oil that flows from the ground beneath their feet, the impoverished villagers in the Niger Delta wage a daily struggle to survive. This Seattle-made documentary journeys to the region to examine the complex powder keg situation that could have drastic local and global effects.</p>

To The Sea (Alamar)

Pedro González-Rubio

<p>Before their inevitable farewell, Jorge, a young man of Mayan roots, and Natan, his half-Italian son, spend time together living off the Banco Chinchorro coral reef.</p>

Full Signal

Talal Jabari

<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000">&#39;Full Signal&#39; captures a battle to take on the mobile phone companies. This crafted documentary cracks open the debate surrounding the global health risk they pose.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p>

Indigenous Plant Diva (2008)

Kamala Todd

<p>A woman in Vancouver grows healing plants.</p>

The Gift Of Pachamama (El Regalo De La Pachamama)

Toshifumi Matsushita

<p>Kunturi is a 13-year old boy living a traditional life with his family near Uyuni, a salt lake. They cut bricks of salt by hand, which they use to exchange for other products of the the Andes. One spring, his father takes him on his first caravan. That travel will teach him who he is as a young boy and a Quechua. By the end, he discovers what his grandfather means by &quot;the gift of Pachamama&quot;.</p>

Expedition Wild (2010)

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<p>Get ready for amazing animal adventures and exotic locales. From colorful creatures to powerful predators to spectacular scenery, get up close and personal with nature&#39;s ferocious fighters and gentle creatures.</p>

Mon Oncle (1958)

Jacques Tati

<p>Monsieur Hulot visits the technology-driven world of his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew, but he can&#39;t quite fit into the surroundings.</p>

Mystery Of The Wolf

Raimo O. Niemi

<p>An exciting eco-adventure story set in the snowy wilderness of Lapland. 12-year-old Salla lives in a small Finnish town with her adoptive parents. She loves nature and spends her time exploring the woods on her snowmobile. When her biological mother returns to the village, Salla starts to understand her own special connection with animals. One day she finds a family of wolves, and keeps them secret from local men who see them only as a threat to their reindeer farms. When she realises that she cannot protect the wolf on her own, Salla must look to her classmate Matias for help, and their adventure begins. Salla has to learn to listen to her instincts, rely on her new best friend, and even trust her long lost mother.</p>

Delivery (2005)

Till Nowak

<p>An old man lives a lonely life under the dark shadows of industrial smog. One day he receives a mysterious package which gives him the ability to change his environment.</p>

Papiroflexia (2007)

Joaquin Baldwin

<p>An origami tale of a skillful paper-folder who could shape the world with his hands.</p>

Miro: Flower (2009)

Andrew Hodges

<p>MIRO: FLOWER is a short animated film that tells a sweet story of friendship and trust.</p>

Once Upon A Tide (2008)

Drew Takahashi

<p>Told through the unique voice of Academy Award winner Linda Hunt as the Storyteller, the narrative is set in a time, not unlike our own, when a spell has been cast causing people to forget about the ocean and its importance to our lives. With this backdrop, we meet a young girl who is traveling to the ocean for the first time. We embark on a fantastic journey, where orcas swim through corn fields, scientists talk in rhyme, and the power of dreams helps her, and the audience, discover how the ocean touches all parts of our Earth and nurtures our existence. We also learn about dangerous threats to the ocean such as pollution, over-fishing and global warming.</p>

Manantial (The Spring)

Gabriel Govela Azuela

<p>Manantial (The Spring) is a dialogue-free, four-minute animated short film that tells the story of a young boy who rejuvenates a spring his grandmother visited during her childhood. The film portrays their journey to a place where there used to be a spring, and through the child&#39;s innocence, the force of Mother Nature is unleashed in a poetic and unexpected denouement.</p>

Varmints (2008)

Marc Craste

<p>In the face of overwhelming urbanization and recklessness, creatures struggle to preserve a remnant of the peace they once knew. Selfless acts of love plant the seeds of change that will ultimately prove the salvation of his world.</p>

Dirt! The Movie

Bill Benenson Gene Rosow

<p>The only remedy for disconnecting people from the natural world is connecting them to it again.</p>

Ladies Of The Land (2007)

Megan Thompson

<p>As small, family farms continue to disappear and large, mechanized farms dominate American agriculture, a new kind of farmer is sprouting up across the land: women. Ladies of the Land profiles four women who once never thought they&rsquo;d be in charge of a farm, but today raise cattle, sell goat cheese and harvest organic vegetables. With commentary from Carolyn Sachs, Ph.D., one of the nation&rsquo;s leading experts on women in agriculture, and Amy Trauger, Ph.D., founder of the Pennsylvania Women&rsquo;s Agricultural Network, the film takes us on a journey through America&rsquo;s new heartland.</p>

Soil In Good Heart

Deborah Koons Garcia

<p>Soil in Good Heart is a brief look at why good soil fertility is vital to life. It illustrates how valuable soil is to society and how it&rsquo;s been neglected at our peril. A mini-primer on what we&rsquo;ve done to soil and how we can fix it!</p>

Seed Hunter (2008)

Sally Ingleton

<p>A highly entertaining documentary about a topic that&#39;s vital for the future of the planet - finding the little seeds that may help save the world from its greatest ever crisis - a global food shortage.</p>

Up (2009)

Pete Docter

<p>A 78-year-old curmudgeonly balloon salesman, is not your average hero. When he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America, he finally fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure. But after Carl discovers an 8-year-old stowaway named Russell, this unlikely duo soon finds themselves on a hilarious journey in a lost world filled with danger and surprises.</p>

Araya

Margot Benacerraf

<p>Araya is a 1959 Venezuelan-French documentary film directed by Margot Benacerraf and co-written by Benacerraf and Pierre Seghers. It depicts the lives of laborers who extract salt from the sea off the Araya peninsula in Venezuela. Their method for extracting salt, virtually unchanged for centuries, depends on grueling physical labor, but provides a dependable, if meager, living for the men and their families. The film ends with a recently built plant for mechanized salt extraction that could eliminate the community&#39;s traditional source of income.</p>

Taking Root: The Vision Of Wangari Maathai

Lisa Merton Alan Dater

<p>Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy--a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration.</p>

A Road Not Taken (2010)

Christina Hemauer Roman Keller

<p>In 1979, Jimmy Carter, in a visionary move, installed solar panels on the roof of the White House. This symbolic installation was taken down in 1986 during the Reagan presidency. In 1991, Unity College, an environmentally-minded centre of learning in Maine acquired the panels and later installed them on their cafeteria roof.</p>

Peter Matthiessen: No Boundaries

Jeff Sewald

<p>PETER MATTHIESSEN: NO BOUNDARIES is an intimate documentary that captures the essence of acclaimed author, naturalist, explorer, and Zen monk Peter Matthiessen. The film weaves together interviews with Matthiessen, excerpts from his writings, and anecdotes from friends, colleagues, and family, illuminating his long and illustrious life. Narrated by Glenn Close, the documentary explores how the events and circumstances of Matthiessen&#39;s life have shaped his point of view, established the trajectory of his spiritual quest, and guided his selection of subject matter.</p>

Sweetgrass

Lucien Castaing-Taylor

<p>This spare documentary follows a group of shepherds as they guide hundreds of sheep through endless miles of Montana wilderness. Herding the livestock through the Beartooth Mountains, the crew covers stunning landscapes as they brave dangerous weather and the threat of various wild animals, including bears and wolves. As the shepherds make their journey, the film depicts the hardships that they face in their age-old occupation, which seems largely outmoded in 21st-century United States.</p>

“the Age Of Iron” (Rauta-aika)

Kalle Holmberg

<p>In the story based on the Kalevala , strongly driven by the poetic cadence of Paavo Haavikko&rsquo;s manuscript , V&auml;in&ouml;, Ilmari and Lemminki move on the border of truth and dream. They seek a woman for themselves, go to war with the people of the North and consider the great questions of life, their relationship to life, love and death.</p>

Playtime (1967)

Jacques Tati

<p>Monsieur Hulot curiously wanders around a high-tech Paris, paralleling a trip with a group of American tourists. Meanwhile, a nightclub/restaurant prepares its opening night, but it&#39;s still under construction.</p>

Homegrown (2009)

Robert McFalls

<p>Homegrown is the inspiring true story of a family &quot;living off the grid&quot; in the heart of urban Pasadena, California. They harvest over 6,000 pounds of produce on less than a quarter of an acre, while running a popular website that is known around the world. The film is an intimate human portrait of what it&#39;s like to live like &quot;Little House on the Prairie&quot; in the 21st Century.</p>

Ingredients (2007)

Robert Bates

<p>Inspiring and rich, Ingredients unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into the stories of the world-class chefs, sustainability-minded farmers and impassioned activists transforming our broken food system.</p>

Honey For The Maya: Life With Stingless Bees

Stephen Buchmann

<p>This short film offers a glimpse into the millennia-old Mayan beekeeping tradition amidst the temples and tropical forests of Mexico&#39;s Yucat&aacute;n Peninsula. It features Don Pedro Cahun, one of the last Mayan beekeepers preserving the ancient craft of keeping stingless bees, known as Melipona beecheii. Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Keith Brust takes viewers inside a bee log, unveiling the sacred Mayan tradition of meliponiculture for the first time.</p>

The Silent Holy Stones

Pema Tseden (Wanma-Caidan)

<p>A young Tibetan monk go back home for the New Year&#39;s celebrations. Fascinated by television, he wants to bring his family&#39;s television to the monastery to show it to his master.</p>

Forever Wild: Celebrating America’s Wilderness

Michael W. Fincham

<p>Forever Wild captures the glory of undeveloped, wild places through stunning images and the passionate tales of America&rsquo;s modern wilderness heroes &ndash; volunteers from New Hampshire to California who work to preserve a legacy of wilderness for all of us to enjoy, forever.</p>

Butterflies & Bulldozers: David Schooley, Fred Smith And The Fight For San Bruno Mountain

Ann Dunsky

<p>This film deals with the global dilemma of economic growth versus species preservation. San Bruno Mountain provides a context to explore these complex questions. The mountain is San Francisco&#39;s lost landscape, a mostly intact remnant of the ecosystem that once covered the city&#39;s hills. It is the site of the nation&#39;s first Habitat Conservation Plan, a controversial ompromise that trades development for additional habitat preservation and management.</p>

Green Fire: The Life And Legacy Of Aldo Leopold

Steve Dunsky Ann Dunsky Dave Steinke

<p>Aldo Leopold is considered the most important conservationist of the twentieth-century. He is the father of the national wilderness system, wildlife management and ecological restoration. His classic book A Sand County Almanac inspires us to see the natural world as a community to which we belong. Green Fire explores Leopold&#39;s personal journey of observation and understanding and reveals how his ideas resonate today with people across the entire American landscape, from inner cities to the remotest wildlands. The film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the land community.</p>

Behold The Earth (2017)

David G. Conover

<p>Behold the Earth is a music-rich documentary film that explores America&rsquo;s divorce from the outdoors through conversations with legendary scientists E.O. Wilson, Cal DeWitt, and Theo Colborn, as well as a new generation of creation-care activists within America&rsquo;s Christian communities. Katharine Hayhoe, Ben Lowe, and Corina Newsome are close observers of nature bearing witness to creation, asking tough questions about church engagement with environmental issues.</p>

Turtle: The Incredible Journey

Nick Stringer

<p>The story of a little loggerhead turtle, who follows in the path of her ancestors on one of the most extraordinary journeys in the natural world. Born on a beach in Florida, she rides the Gulf Stream all the way to the frozen north and ultimately swims around the entire North Atlantic to Africa and back to the beach where she was born. But the odds are stacked against her; just one in a thousand turtles survive the journey.</p>

COOKED: Survival by Zip Code (2018)

Judith Helfand

<p>This searing yet quirky film investigates the &ldquo;natural&rdquo; disasters we&rsquo;re willing to see and prepare for and the &ldquo;unnatural&rdquo; ones we&rsquo;re not. Adapted from Eric Klinenberg&rsquo;s groundbreaking book Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand uses her signature serious-yet-quirky connect-the-dots style to take audiences from the deadly 1995 Chicago heat disaster deep into one of our nation&rsquo;s biggest growth industries &ndash; disaster preparedness. Along the way she forges inextricable links among extreme weather, extreme disparity, and politics, daring to ask: What if a ZIP code were just a routing number, and not a life-or-death sentence?</p>

The Saltmen Of Tibet

Ulrike Koch

<p>In Tibet&#39;s Changtang region, nomads harvest salt to buy barley. A clan prepares four of its men for an annual trek to Lake Tsento, where they rake salt from shoals into piles, then into bags, and onto their yaks to return, 90-days in all. After picking an auspicious day to depart, they feast, sing, tell stories, and race horses. Women are forbidden on this sacred trip. All is ritualized: Margen cooks, Pargen prepares burnt offerings and distributes meat, Zopon cares for the caravan of 160 yaks, Bopsa bends his strong back to arduous work. To each other they speak the secret language of saltmen; they pray and observe exemplary behavior. The goddess of the lake smiles upon them.</p>

Tabarly (2008)

Pierre Marcel

<p>In June 1998, Eric Tabarly went missing in the Irish Sea while sailing to Scotland, homeland of the Pen Duick, the first and last of his boats. Ten years on, the myth is still alive. A gifted yachstman and an exceptional human being, this is Tabarly&rsquo;s story on his own words.</p>

Whiz Kids (2009)

Tom Shepard

<p>WHIZ KIDS is a coming-of-age story that follows three high school seniors from diverse backgrounds as they prepare for the nation&#39;s most prestigious science competition. These passionate, highly ambitious students embark on an unpredictable journey of discovery where they must overcome scientific and personal challenges in order to fulfill their dreams. Forging their path as the next generation of scientists, the teens learn as much about themselves as they do about science.</p>

Home (2008)

Ursula Meier

<p>Life for an isolated rural family is upended when a major highway next to their property, constructed 10 years before but apparently abandoned, is finally opened.</p>

So Right So Smart (2008)

Justin Maine Guy Noerr Leanne Robinson Maine Michael Swantek

<p>This documentary profiles companies on the cutting edge of more sustainable business practices who are proving that being environmentally friendly is both good for the earth and good for business. Their inspiring stories of leadership and innovative change provide hopeful models for the larger business community and other institutions. The primary focus of the film is a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of Interface Inc., a global carpet manufacturer led by Ray Anderson, one of the early pioneers of green business practices.</p>

Traffic (Trafic) (1971)

Jacques Tati

<p>Mr. Hulot drives a recreational vehicle from Paris to Amsterdam in his usual comical, disastrous style.</p>

Acid Test (2009)

Tristan Bayer Daniel Hinerfeld

<p>The critical but largely unknown problem of ocean acidification poses a fundamental challenge to life in the seas and the health of the entire planet. Like global warming, ocean acidification stems from the increase of carbon dioxide in the earth&rsquo;s atmosphere since the start of the Industrial Revolution. Leading scientific experts on the problem, many of whom appear in the film, believe that it&rsquo;s possible to cut back on pollution causing global warming, improve the overall health and durability of our oceans and prevent serious harm to our world, but only if action is taken quickly and decisively. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver.</p>

Farmed Salmon Exposed (2009)

Damien Gillis

<p>Illustrates the major environmental problems and impact of global salmon farming industry operations in Canada, Chile, Ireland, Norway, and Scotland.</p>

In My Father’s Country (2007)

Tom Murray

<p>In one of the most remote corners of indigenous Australia, a small community is fighting for its traditions and its future. Looking to the nearby mining towns and mission settlements the community Elders can see their culture in decline and abuse. They are worried that families&#39; may be forced by Government to leave the safety of their ancestral lands, and accept a future without the foundations of their culture. This is the intimate story of one families&#39; struggle to cope with the responsibilities of a richly complex traditional culture in a fast consuming 21st Century world. And their challenge: how do you raise kids with the dignity, insight, and self-respect necessary to succeed in these conflicting worlds?</p>

Azerbaijan: The Last Kankan Of Nakhchivan

Chaim Litewski

<p>In less than twenty years, nearly two billion people could face water shortages. But one country&ndash;Azerbaijan, which sits between Europe and Western Asia&ndash;has come up with an ingenious solution to its water crisis. Through rehabilitating ancient methods of water delivery from distant remote mountains, the community of Nakhchivan, a province of Azerbaijan, restores balance in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner providing pure water all year around without the need for external energy sources. After the collapse of the former Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan, water became scarce in the province of Nakhchivan. The Soviet-built water delivery system fell into disrepair, and following severe water shortages threatened the lives of inhabitants. In arid Nakhchivan, with a population of 4,000, ancient Kahrizes have been rediscovered. The almost forgotten man-made tunnels that take underground water to the surface through gravity flow are being restored and providing pure water in a reliable and efficient manner. An ancient technology has re-emerged out of necessity and is now being passed on to future generations of Kankans in Nakhchivan.</p>

Battle For The Xingu

Iara Lee

<p>The film takes a close look at the controversy surrounding the construction of a huge dam on the Xingu, a tributary of the Amazon, in the Brazilian city of Altamira. Getting to the heart of the matter, Lee shows various stages of the negotiations and reactions surrounding this absurd and illogical project from a sustainability perspective, whose effects promise to be devastating for the environment and biodiversity. During the largest demonstration of the indigenous inhabitants of Brazil, who are directly affected, the indignation turned into terrifying violence against the decision-making authorities. The violent reactions were aimed solely at protecting these people&#39;s villages, their future, and their river, the very heart of their collective existence.</p>

American Outrage (2008)

Beth Gage George Gage

<p>The Dann sisters, two Native American women of the Western Shoshone tribe living in Nevada, challenge the US government for land rights, taking their case to the US Supreme Court.</p>

A Necessary Ruin: The Story Of Buckminster Fuller And The Union Tank Car Dome

Evan Mather

<p>Upon its completion in October 1958, the Union Tank Car Dome, located north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was the largest clear-span structure in the world. It was based on the engineering principles of the visionary design scientist and philosopher Buckminster Fuller. This geodesic dome was, at 384 feet in diameter, the first large scale example of this building type. A Necessary Ruin relates the powerful, compelling narrative of the dome&#39;s history via interviews with architects, engineers, preservationists, media, and artists. Animated sequences demonstrating the operation of the facility and hundreds of rare photographs and video segments taken during the dome&#39;s construction, decline, and demolition.</p>

Lunch (2010)

Avis Richards Israel Bonequi

<p>For the first time, the life expectancy of children in America is lower than that of their parents. This short documentary produced by Birds Nest Productions takes a close look at the nation&#39;s school-food programs through the meals off red by the Baltimore, Md. public schools. The filmmaker, Avis Richards, not only highlights the links between food and academics and between the current food system and political decisions, but also focuses on initiatives aimed at giving our children healthier lunches in school. Directed by Avis Richards and Israel Bonequi. Produced for Earth Day Network by Birds Nest Productions, Executive Producer, Avis Richards.</p>

Potato Heads (2010)

Larry Engel

<p>Filmmaker and professor Larry Engel travels from the great northern plains of Minnesota (where a small town pays tribute to all things potato once a year during August) to the high Andes of Peru where ancient rituals are still followed by traditional farmers (who face severe pressure from climate change and international agriculture policy). The film takes a humor but serious look at food resilience and the importance of &quot;place-based&quot; knowledge.</p>

Split Estate (2009)

Debra Anderson

<p>With cries from Washington for more domestic gas and oil production, the citizens of Garfield County, CO, find themselves in the path of an unstoppable rush to drill which threatens to destroy their health, homes, and community.</p>

A Man Named Pearl

Scott Galloway Brent Pierson

<p>A Man Named Pearl tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar. It offers a message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity.</p>

“light At The Edge Of The World”: Heart Of The Amazon

Andrew Gregg

<p>Humanity may be losing half of its intellectual, social and spiritual legacy in a single generation, as the world loses a reported one language about every two weeks. Light at the Edge of the World examines this distressing truth, tracking four indigenous cultures, each uniquely dedicated to the preservation of their customs in the face of modernization: Inuit, Nepali Buddhist, pan-Andean and Polynesian.</p>

The Road Ahead: The First Green Long March

Ryan Wong

<p>These inspiring films portray young people working for a greener tomorrow. THE ROAD AHEAD tells about the Green Long March project in China, where hundreds of enthusiastic university students fanned out across the disparate geographic regions of China to spread the good word of environmental awareness. Most are studying agriculture and forestry, and many come from rural areas themselves, but they are nonetheless dismayed at their countrymen&#39;s lack of environmental consciousness. Cognizant of the huge task that lies ahead, they still come home hopeful for their future. HOMEGROWN features an ultimate green family on the other side of the world, the Dervaeses of Pasadena, California. This enterprising father and his three adult children have built a working farm on their city plot of land, and they are almost completely self-sustaining. They harvest 6,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables yearly, both for their own consumption and to sell to local restaurants. They generate their own power, make their own biofuel, and maintain livestock. Recently, they&#39;ve begun an outreach program to educate locals on maintaining an eco-friendly lifestyle, and they run websites with urban farming advice.</p>

The Next Wave (2009)

Jennifer Redfearn Tim Metzger

<p>THE NEXT WAVE (2009) is a poignant short documentary that tells the story of the Carteret Islanders in the South Pacific, who are among the world&rsquo;s first climate change refugees. Rising sea levels have begun to swallow their ancestral homeland, forcing them to seek relocation and adapt to an uncertain future. Directed and produced by Jennifer Redfearn and Tim Metzger, this 8-minute film captures the human side of climate change and the urgent need for global action. The film won the Jury Award at Media that Matters and served as a precursor to Redfearn&rsquo;s feature-length documentary Sun Come Up.</p>

Easy Like Water (2009)

Steve Sapienza Glenn Baker

<p>In Easy Like Water, as rivers rise and overtake villages in Bangladesh, the fight for survival in the face of climate change gives rise to a visionary architect. His innovations include building floating schools with solar-powered internet access to reach kids in otherwise inaccessible areas. But will the fierce competition for limited resources sink his plans for his people&rsquo;s ultimate survival?</p>

Water Wars (2009)

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<p>WATER WARS (2009) is a short documentary that examines the devastating impact of water scarcity in southern Ethiopia. As droughts intensify and traditional grazing lands turn to dust, conflict over access to water has escalated between neighboring communities. Livestock and human lives are at risk, and the survival of entire ways of life hangs in the balance. Directed and produced by the Common Language Project, this 6-minute film sheds light on the human cost of environmental change and the urgent need for sustainable water management.</p>

Poisoned Waters

Rick Young

<p>Frontline examines at the problem of water pollution in the United States. It focuses on the worsening conditions in the Puget Sound and Chesapeake Bay and looks at the threat posed by runoff from agriculture and industry.</p>

Hananpacha (The World Above)

Carlos Vallejo Jose Vallejo

<p>Featuring spectacular aerial photography, Hananpacha is a strictly visual film with no narration or dialog, celebrating the cultures, landscapes and wildlife of the altiplano region around Lake Titicaca in the Peruvian Andes. &#39;Hananpacha&#39; was a heavenly paradise in Inca cosmology, and this stunningly beautiful film shows why this region might be considered such a place.</p>

Eadweard Muybridge, Zoopraxographer

Thom Andersen Fay Andersen Morgan Fisher

<p>A documentary film about the English photographer Eadweard Muybridge.</p>

Nora! (2009)

Joan Murray

<p>Three decades after opening Restaurant Nora, the nation&#39;s first certified organic restaurant, Nora Pouillon continues to advocate a holistic organic lifestyle.</p>

Altiplano (2009)

Peter Brosens Jessica Hope Woodworth

<p>A former war photographer and her physician husband are caught up in a riot when locals in an Andean village vent their unhappiness with contamination from a nearby mine.</p>

Fish & Cow: A Story Of Restoring The Upper Big Hole Valley

Geoff Stephens Rick Smith

<p>FISH &amp; COW: A STORY OF RESTORING THE UPPER BIG HOLE VALLEY (2007) explores an inspiring conservation effort in Southwest Montana, where the Big Hole River&rsquo;s last remaining population of fluvial Arctic grayling faces extinction. The film highlights the unlikely yet powerful collaboration between cattle ranchers and environmental organizations. Demonstrating a shared sense of stewardship and a commitment to preserving both the land and its biodiversity, these groups work together to restore the river habitat and ensure the survival of this unique species. Directed by Geoff Stephens and Rick Smith, this 17-minute documentary showcases a quintessentially American story of cooperation, community, and environmental restoration.</p>

Out Of Yellowstone (2009)

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<p>OUT OF YELLOWSTONE (2009) is a 40-minute documentary exploring the seasonal migration of deer, elk, and pronghorn that travel from Yellowstone National Park&rsquo;s highlands to lower valleys in winter. As energy development and housing subdivisions increasingly disrupt these critical migration corridors, wildlife faces diminished access to winter forage, threatening their survival and the ancient knowledge of migration routes. The film highlights the collaborative efforts of ranchers, conservationists, and scientists working to preserve these migration pathways and ensure the survival of Yellowstone&rsquo;s iconic wildlife. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and produced by Fish and Cow Productions, OUT OF YELLOWSTONE tells a hopeful story of conservation partnerships in the Greater Yellowstone region.</p>

Coal Country (2009)

Phylis Geller

<p>COAL COUNTRY (2009) takes an unflinching look at the dramatic conflict over modern coal mining in Appalachia, specifically focusing on the controversial practice of mountaintop removal mining (MTR). Through personal stories from both sides&mdash;miners concerned about their livelihoods and activists fighting for environmental justice&mdash;the documentary highlights the devastating environmental and health consequences faced by local communities. With half of the United States&rsquo; electricity still produced by coal, COAL COUNTRY raises urgent questions about America&rsquo;s energy future, the reality of &ldquo;clean coal,&rdquo; and the human cost of coal extraction. Directed, written, and produced by Phylis Geller, with Mari-Lynn Evans as executive producer, this film lays bare a modern civil war unfolding in coal country.</p>

Renewal (2008)

Marty Ostrow Terry Kay Rockefeller

<p>Renewal presents eight different stories about America&#39;s growing religious-environmental movement. Each story is set in a different religious tradition and each story addresses a different environmental concern.</p>

Seeds Of Hunger (2009)

Yves Billy Richard Prost

<p>The threat of famine and increasing food shortages is not going to go away, on the contrary. Above and beyond the stock market phenomenon lies the problem of the decline in food production that now has a structural basis. The demonstration is overwhelming and forces on us the question: are we capable of avoiding the impending crash? We have conducted an investigation in Europe, travelled widely in Africa with its chronic food shortages, but also visited cereal and soy estates in Argentina and ethanol factories in the United States, then zigzagged across China, now on its way to rapid urbanisation.</p>

Climate Refugees (2010)

Michael Nash

<p>There is a new phenomenon in the global arena called the climate refugee. A climate refugee is a person displaced by climatically induced environmental disasters. Such disasters result from incremental and rapid ecological change, leading to increased droughts, desertification, sea level rise and the more frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, cyclones, fires, massive flooding and tornadoes. All this is causing mass global migration and border conflicts. For the first time, the Pentagon now considers climate change a national security risk and the term climate wars is being talked about in war room-like environments in Washington, D.C. Yet, despite the increasing number of climate refugees, not one single international law gives them asylum or even a helping hand.</p>

An End To Slim Pickings

Signe Brewster

<p>AN END TO SLIM PICKINGS is a short documentary that examines an innovative approach to improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Directed by Signe Brewster and produced through the University of Wisconsin, the 6-minute film explores local solutions to food insecurity and highlights community efforts that make nutritious food more accessible. The documentary was selected for screening at Wisconsin&rsquo;s Tales from Planet Earth Film Festival, showcasing its relevance in discussions on sustainable food systems and urban agriculture.</p>

America’s Dairy Land (2010)

Kevin Gibbons

<p>100% pure Wisconsin queso How white is our milk? How American is our cheese - in fact, who actually makes it? More and more of Wisconsin&#39;s farmer Johns are working with farmer Juans. Come on a tour of &#39;America&#39;s Dairyland&#39; and meet today&#39;s milk producers and cheese packers - the new faces of dairy production. Si, the Wisconsin countryside is changing.</p>

Wes Jackson: The Land Institute

Lukas Williams

<p>WES JACKSON: THE LAND INSTITUTE is a short documentary that highlights the visionary work of Wes Jackson and his organization, The Land Institute. Known for pioneering efforts in sustainable agriculture, Jackson advocates for a radical rethinking of traditional farming practices in the United States. This 5-minute film, produced by students from Sidwell Friends School and Pennsylvania State University, reflects on the state of the nation&rsquo;s agricultural customs and policies while showcasing Jackson&rsquo;s push for perennial polycultures and regenerative agriculture. Written and edited by Abbey Farkas and directed by Lukas Williams, the documentary serves as a call to action for a more sustainable agricultural future.</p>

Skipjacks: A Dying Breed (2009)

Aditi Desai Steve Erdman Kai Fang

<p>SKIPJACKS: A DYING BREED is a 7-minute short documentary offering an intimate glimpse into the life of the skipper of the Chesapeake Bay&#39;s oldest working skipjack. This beautifully shot film highlights the cultural and historical significance of skipjacks&mdash;traditional oyster dredging boats&mdash;and examines the challenges facing this vanishing maritime tradition. As skipjack fleets dwindle, the film reflects on the broader environmental and economic changes impacting the Chesapeake Bay region. Written, directed, and produced by Aditi Desai, Steve Erdman, and Kai Fang at American University, the documentary captures a vanishing way of life.</p>

Water Troopers (2009)

Andrew Hall Patrick Jones Jeremy Polk Shanon Sparks

<p>WATER TROOPERS is a 5-minute short documentary showcasing the history, mission, and significance of Maryland&rsquo;s Natural Resources Police (NRP). The film explores the vital role the NRP plays in protecting Maryland&rsquo;s waterways, wildlife, and public safety. Produced by students at American University, WATER TROOPERS highlights the dedication and challenges faced by the officers who patrol and safeguard the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding natural areas. Through interviews and dynamic visuals, the film educates audiences on the history and modern duties of this unique law enforcement agency. Written, directed, and produced by Andrew Hall, Patrick Jones, Jeremy Polk, and Shanon Sparks.</p>

Buried In History (2010)

Brett Davis Lucy Obus Mary Kate Robbett Nick Troiano

<p>BURIED IN HISTORY is an 11-minute short documentary uncovering the little-known story of Spring Valley, one of Washington, D.C.&rsquo;s most prestigious neighborhoods, which was once the site of a chemical weapons research and testing facility during World War I. The film delves into how the area&#39;s wartime history has had long-term consequences for its residents, including issues related to environmental contamination and health risks. Directed by Brett Davis, Lucy Obus, Mary Kate Robbett, and Nick Troiano, this investigative piece sheds light on the intersection of public health, environmental justice, and historical memory in an affluent modern community.</p>

Pedal Co-op (2009)

Bruce Pinchbeck

<p>PEDAL CO-OP is a 5-minute short documentary that showcases an innovative, sustainable transportation solution in Philadelphia. Directed by Bruce Pinchbeck at Drexel University, the film highlights how the Pedal Cooperative uses bike trailers to transport recycling, compost, and books throughout the city. By replacing trucks with bicycles, the Co-op reduces carbon emissions while providing a community-focused, environmentally friendly alternative for local transportation. The film presents an inspiring example of grassroots sustainability in action and was awarded First Place in the Preserve Our Planet Film Contest.</p>

The Adventures Of Get Up And Go

Lan Angela Li

<p>THE ADVENTURES OF GET UP AND GO is a charming 3-minute short film that follows a superhero who motivates two people to take positive action for the environment. Directed by Lan Angela Li at Barnard College, this fun and engaging film delivers an important message about individual responsibility and the power of small changes in promoting sustainability. The film&rsquo;s creative approach and inspirational tone earned it the Audience Award in the Preserve Our Planet Film Contest.</p>

Lords Of Nature: Life In A Land Of Great Predators

Karen Anspacher-Meyer Ralf Meyer

<p>Can a wolf save a forest? Can a cougar save a butterfly? Only if we let them. &#39;Lords of Nature&#39; is the story of a science now discovering our topmost predators as revitalizing forces of nature, and of a society now learning tolerance for beasts they once banished. Narrated by Peter Coyote.</p>

The Age of Stupid

Franny Armstrong

<p>It&#39;s the year 2055 and the world has been ravaged by climate change. London is underwater, Sydney is on fire and nuclear war has turned India into a wasteland. An archivist looks back at old footage from the year 2008 to understand why humankind failed to address climate change. From the director of&nbsp;<em>McLibel</em>&nbsp;and starring Pete Postlethwaite, this bold, provocative film warns of the dire consequences of our failure to stop climate change.</p>

Harvest Of Shame (1960)

Fred W. Friendly

<p>In this CBS News production broadcast on Thanksgiving 1960, Edward R. Murrow points out the plight of migrant farm workers in America. Topics range from the harsh living conditions, endless travel, low wages, and poor opportunities for their children.</p>

Africa’s Lost Eden (2010)

James Byrne

<p>It was known as &#39;the place where Noah left his Ark&#39;: 4,000 square kilometers of lush floodplains in central Mozambique, packed with wild animals. But 15 years of civil war took a heavy toll - many species were almost completely wiped out for meat. Today, conservationists battle to restore the park to its former glory, and save it from present-day threats that could destroy it forever.</p>

Megamall (2009)

Vera Aronow Roger Grange Sarah Mondale

<p>A story of money, power and politics in the age of sprawl,&quot;Megmall&quot; explores the controversy behind one of America&#39;s biggest shopping malls, the Palisades Center in West Nyack, New York. In 1996, the biggest mall developer in the Northeast broke ground on a toxic dump, one mile from the filmmakers&#39; homes. That move ignited a citizen uprising which lasted almost 20 years. With dramatic verite footage, in-depth interviews with key players in the dispute, as well as provocative commentary from leading urban critics, James Howard Kunstler (&quot;The Geography of Nowhere&quot;) and Roberta Brandes Gratz (&quot;The Living City&quot;), &quot;Megamall&quot; gives viewers the real story behind the changing shape of America&#39;s landscape.</p>

Solar Energy For Life (2009)

Elfi Letterman-Kaba

<p>Solar oven construction and use provided by ADES, a Swiss-Madagascar NGO is changing local cooking practices and reducing the use of charcoal and firewood for cooking daily meals. The film shows Madagascar&rsquo;s unique biodiversity and wildlife environment where endemic animals are threatened by deforestation.</p>

Bon appetit, Mr. Sun (Bon Appétit Monsieur Soleil)

Boris Claret

<p>On the edge of the Sahel, firewood is becoming rare and expensive. The desert advances steadily each year. To counter this deforestation and the poverty it causes, a network of NGOs, metalworkers, and women&#39;s associations has been developing an effective alternative to firewood for the past ten years: parabolic solar cookers.</p>

Auto*mat (2009)

Martin Marecek

<p>Documentary about the motorized world, mobility, traffic and automatic &quot;thinking&quot; in the modern world.</p>

“e2 Transport”: Food Miles

Tad Fettig

<p>In the 21st century global food economy, most foods travel an average of 1,500 miles from farm to plate. As renowned author Michael Pollan asserts, the impacts of this fossil fuel-driven system are detrimental to the environment, but also to our health and social wellbeing. Writer Michael Shuman argues that investing in local food systems shortens the distance between who we are and what we eat and creates wealth in the community. Local food production provides the opportunity to lessen the environmental impact of the global food market and build healthier, more sustainable communities. This film is the most recent installment of the &ldquo;e&sup2; transport&rdquo; series examining sustainable transportation alternatives with potentially far-reaching effects. The series introduces a broad range of ideas to address the crises of automobile culture and fossil fuel dependence: from existing technologies, to long-term urban planning, to economic incentives.</p>

The Great Food Revolution: 24 Hours, 24 Million Meals

Ryszard Hunka

<p>In New York City, where little food is grown or produced, an army of people collectively work 24 hours a day to get the approximately 24 million meals (3 meals a day for 8 million people) to the table. Most people are dependent upon what happens in the middle of the night at among: the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center and the New Fulton Fish Market where decisions about produce, seafood and other perishable food items are made for the upcoming day; Amy&#39;s Breads where 500 kilograms of dough are prepared into several kinds of bread products; and Financier Patisserie, where the bread is made into sandwiches and where other pastries are made. Some people are on the road, such as artisan farmers who are bringing their foods to market, or cargo ships bringing in imported foods such as bananas. By daybreak, commuters are either preparing their breakfasts or buying food from retail vendors just opening. Many others, such as restaurateurs, are buying food for the entire days needs. By noon, the lunch rush hits, but many others are searching out or &quot;rescuing&quot; free food - still edible but not salable - for charity purposes. By mid-afternoon, restaurateurs are in their kitchens in preparation for the dinner crowd. Some wholesalers, especially of extremely perishable wares such as white truffles, are making the rounds of restaurants. Diners are beginning to relax as the supper hour hits. By midnight, the process starts all over again.</p>

Unser Täglich Brot (Notre Pain Quotidien) (Our Daily Bread)

Nikolaus Geyrhalter

<p>OUR DAILY BREAD is a wide-screen tableau of a feast which isn&#39;t always easy to digest - and in which we all take part. A pure, meticulous and high-end film experience that enables the audience to form their own ideas.</p>

Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo

Jessica Oreck

<p>Working backwards through history,&nbsp;<em>Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo&nbsp;</em>explores the mystery of hte development of Japan&#39;s love affair with bugs.&nbsp; Using insects like an anthropologist&#39;s toolkit, the film uncovers Japanese philosophies that will shift Westerners&#39; perspectives on nature, beauty, life, and even the seemingly mundane realities of their day-to-day routines.</p> <p>-Jessica Oreck (Producer/Writer/Director), Sean Price Williams (Cinematographer), Maiko Endo (Co-Producer), Akito Kawahara (Co-Producer), JC Morrison and Nate Shaw (Composers)</p>

Food Fight (2008)

Christopher Taylor

<p>A fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement rebelled against big agribusiness to launch the local organic food movement.</p>

Division Street (2009)

Eric Bendick

<p>This is not your father&#39;s road trip. From pristine roadless areas to concrete jungles, follow filmmaker Eric Bendick as he tours North America, dodging Yellowstone&#39;s grizzlies and Miami&#39;s taxicabs, and highlighting sustainable road projects and wildlife corridors for the 21st century. Roads are the largest human artifact on the planet; they have fragmented wild landscapes, ushered in the &#39;age of urban sprawl,&#39; and challenged our bedrock sense of community. But as the transportation crisis appears to be spiraling out of control, a new generation of ecologists, engineers, city-planners, and everyday citizens are transforming the future of the American road. &#39;Division Street&#39; is at once a portrait of both ancient wilderness and new technologies as well as a call for connectivity, innovation, and solutions to shape the emerging green transportation movement.</p>

A Chemical Reaction (2009)

Brett Plymale

<p>Canada has spoken and toxic lawn and garden pesticides are now banned in most of the nation. A Chemical Reaction examines how Hudson, Quebec, became the first town in North America to ban these products and inspired hundreds of others to follow suit.</p>

The Music Tree (A Arvore Da Música)

Otavio Juliano

<p>THE MUSIC TREE/A Arvore da Musica: Found only in the remnants of Brazil&#39;s devastated Atlantic Rainforest, Brazilwood (pernambuco/pau brasil) is vital in the manufacture of fine violin, cello and viola bows ever since the time Mozart was composing his masterpieces. From the search for the wood in the forests of Brazil, to their use by the world&#39;s greatest symphony orchestras, the film explores a path to saving the trees and the music that depends on it.</p>

Frogs: The Thin Green Line

Allison Argo

<p>Learn how large-scale die-offs of frogs around the world have prompted scientists to take desperate measures.</p>

The Legend Of Pale Male

Frederic Lilien

<p>This is the true account of one of the most surprising and remarkable love stories in the history of New York. It begins in 1993, when a young man from Belgium looking to change his life has an unexpected encounter in Central Park. He meets a hawk. Not just any hawk, but a wild Redtail, a fierce predator that has not lived in the City for almost a hundred years. Compelled to follow this extraordinary creature, he buys a video camera and sets out to track the hawk. Little does he know that the journey will take him almost twenty years and lead him down many trails of life, death, birth, hope, and redemption. Affectionately known to New Yorkers as Pale Male, the hawk becomes a magnificent obsession and a metaphor for triumph against all odds. His nest, perched on a posh 5th Avenue co-op, starts out as a novel curiosity to a handful of avid birdwatchers but becomes an international tourist destination - a place of pilgrimage. Then, on a December afternoon without warning, in the space of half an hour, the building dismantles Pale Male&#39;s beloved nest. In a wingbeat, media from around the world assemble on 5th Avenue to cover the unprecedented protest. Gathering behind Pale Male is an army of birdwatchers, movie stars, poets, children, dogs, and late night comedy show hosts. What unfolds next, as they say, could only happen in New York.</p>

Charles Darwin And The Tree Of Life

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<p>Darwin&rsquo;s great insight &ndash; that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection &ndash; has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough&rsquo;s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin&rsquo;s theory.</p>

The Forest: Realm Of Shadows

Jan Haft

<p>The Central European Forest is a secret place whose inhabitants live clandestine lives. How do innumerable organisms, large and small, live together? Are our forests truly natural or the result of man&rsquo;s intervention? Do they have anything in common with untouched wilderness?</p>

Small Talk Diaries: Changelings

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<p>Some very ugly insects talk us through the tricky business of shedding their skins to become something utterly different and spectacular. The blowfly astounds us with his transformation from yucky maggot to full blown blowfly, by inflating his head like a balloon, and the dragonfly larva becomes &ldquo;King of the Skies,&rdquo; meanwhile the cockroach is left disappointed that she doesn&rsquo;t get the complete makeover that she was hoping for</p>

Green (2009)

Patrick Rouxel

<p>Her name is Green, and she faces a world that is no longer hers. Green takes the viewer from the lush Indonesian forest to the nightmare caused by its destruction: the loss of biodiversity, particularly the extinction of orangutans.</p>

Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home

Jenny Stein

<p>Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home explores the powerful struggle of conscience experienced by several people from traditional farming backgrounds who come to question the basic assumptions of their way of life. A riveting story of transformation and healing, the documentary portrays the farmers&#39; sometimes amazing connections with the animals under their care, while also providing insight into the complex web of social, psychological and economic forces that have led to their inner conflict. Interwoven with the farmers&#39; stories is the dramatic animal rescue work of a newly-trained humane police officer whose sense of justice puts her at odds with the law she is charged to uphold. With strikingly honest interviews and rare footage demonstrating the emotional lives and intense family bonds of animals most often viewed as living commodities, this groundbreaking documentary shatters stereotypical notions of farmers, farm life, and perhaps most surprisingly, farm animals themselves.</p>

Georgia O’keeffe (1977)

Perry Miller Adato

<p>The only portrait of Georgia O&#39;Keeffe allowed by the artist was shot in and around the painter&#39;s studio in New Mexico, as the then 88-year-old O&#39;Keeffe reflects on her life and her marriage to Alfred Stieglitz.</p>

Not A Distant Beast (2009)

Douglas Williamson

<p>This film explores one man&rsquo;s relationship with a river that runs through the city he lives in. Carl Cole, a lifelong Washington, D.C. resident, formed a deep relationship with the city&rsquo;s most polluted natural resource, the Anacostia River, which led him to become a water sportman and an activist and steward of the river.</p>

“river Of Hope”: Welcome To Our City, Mr. President

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<p>A documentary series produced in partnership with Mayor Fenty and National Geographic, &ldquo;River of Hope,&rdquo; spotlights the positive transformation of formerly committed youth participating in D.C.&rsquo;s Civic Justice Corps. This youth-focused lens provides a unique perspective into the lives of young people involved in the criminal justice system who are seeking to reclaim their lives and the Anacostia River. In this episode, two Earth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps graduates participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama and, through film, ask the President to help make the Anacostia a &ldquo;River of Hope.&rdquo; Conservationist and artist Tendani Mpulubusi&rsquo;s painting featuring a compelling open letter to the President was selected for the inaugural &ldquo;Manifest Hope&rdquo; gallery. Master eagle handler Robert West, 19, and the bald eagle, Mr. Lincoln, have the experience of a lifetime as they participate in the opening inaugural concert and the National Day of Service effort on the Anacostia River. Both young men and their youth media arts team seek to show the President the challenges they face in their city and to enlist him in their cause of saving the River and themselves.</p>

Nomad’s Land

Gaël Métroz

<p>The young director, Gael Metroz, takes the road alone, camera in hand, in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier. He discovers that the East is no longer the almost carefree land of the Fifties recounted in l&#39;Usage du Monde: Iran in crises, Pakistan shaken by tribal violence&#39;s, Taliban, civil war in Sri Lanka. This world, Bouvier had the usage, seem to have disappeared under the veil of time. Disappointed the director leaves the main road traced by the famous Topolino and continues on the small path with the nomads. In creating his own route, Gael Metroz reveals the writer&#39;s philosophy of travel.</p>

Plan B: Mobilizing To Save Civilization

Matt Damon Kelly McGillis

<p>It begins with a dramatic portrayal of a world where there is a mounting tide of public concern about melting glaciers and sea level rise and a growing sense that we need to change course in how we react to emerging economic and social pressures. The film also spotlights a world where ocean resources are becoming scarce, croplands are eroding and harvests are shrinking. But what makes Plan B significant and timely is that it provides audiences with hopeful solutions &ndash; a road map that will help eradicate poverty, stabilize populations and protect and restore our planet&#39;s fisheries, forests, soils and biological diversity</p>

Garbage Dreams (2009)

Mai Iskander

<p>A look at the lives of Egyptian trash collectors.</p>

Part 3: Lemminki

Kalle Holmberg

<p>Lemminki abducts Kyllikki, a high-born woman, from a distant market place and takes her to his house. He then heads for the North where The Mistress of the North sends him to the Tuonela River. There he meets death, but his mother saves him and brings him back in pieces. Kyllikki&rsquo;s love brings him back to life.</p>

Part 4: A Long Winter (Pitkä Talvi)

Kalle Holmberg

<p>V&auml;in&ouml; and Ilmari steal the Sampo (a magic mill to make money) from the people of the North, but are forced to sink it in the sea. When they return home their only spoils are a large bear carcass and a moose. After a long winter, the now old and grey V&auml;in&ouml; states: &ldquo;I have been afraid of three things in life: death, poverty and love. It was for nothing.&rdquo; And Ilmari says: &ldquo;I did not have a bad life. I have seen worse. It has taken all it gave. We are even.&rdquo;</p>

Clean?coal

Joan Murray

<p>Despite the concerted efforts of coal industries to persuade the American public that coal is &#39;clean, this video shows, in a humorous way, that coal is quite dirty. The animated chunk of coal does his best to appear &#39;Honestly Sincere,&#39; but ends up wreaking havoc wherever he goes.</p>

Polaris (2009)

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<p>&ldquo;Are you crazy?&rdquo; is the most common question you&rsquo;ll get as a participant in the Polaris Project or &ldquo;Why would anyone want to go to the Siberian Arctic?&rdquo; The answers will vary, but most will include a description of the Arctic&rsquo;s tremendous importance to earth&rsquo;s climate system, a desire to understand how global warming is already impacting the region, an excitement about the diverse and fascinating cultures you&rsquo;ll be exposed to in Siberia. This short film introduces several of the Polaris Project participants and documents aspects of the field experience in the Siberian Arctic dealing with permafrost, rivers, lakes, streams and bugs.</p>

Frédéric Back: Nature Above All

Phil Comeau

<p>The feature length documentary-animation &quot;The Nature of Frederic Back&quot; draws a masterful portrait of an exceptional man. A visual artist and animation filmmaker, he has produced an immense body of work that imparts an essential message. With their luminous poetry, their freshness and emotion, his films are both universal and timeless. In striving to depict the beauty of the earth, Frederic Back was one of the first, and most persuasive, environmental activists. This documentary follows his outstanding accomplishments, tracing the sources of his inspiration, from his early childhood and youth in Alsace, Paris and Brittany, to the beginning of his career and the love and life he found in Quebec. The two-time Oscar winner for &quot;The Man Who Planted Trees&quot; and &quot;Crac!&quot; has now reached a wise old age but lost none of his passion, or the wonder or outrage that have always moved him. Frederic Back is, and remains, a model for us all.</p>

Cordão Verde (Green Belt)

Hiroatsu Suzuki Rossana Torres

<p>Part poem and part documentary that observes farmers in the greenbelt of Portugal as they work and rejoice off the land&rsquo;s riches.</p>

Last Call For Planet Earth

Jacques Allard

<p>Twelve leading architects and urban planners from around the world, including Thomas Mayne of the United States, Kengo Kuma of Japan, Markku Komonen of Finland, Jaime Lerner of Brazil, Ivan Harbour of the United Kingdom and Massimiliano Fuksas of Italy, share their vision on architecture that respects nature. Focusing on people who care about our future and who want to make a difference, the film is a reflection on the value society places on the built environment and how architecture influences society. The quick and energetic mastery of sustainable development and its application to architecture and town planning concerns us all.</p>

Yellowstone: Winter

John Aitchison

<p>As we follow the grip of winter over the course of six freezing months, we chart the fortunes of Yellowstone&#39;s wildlife in a finely balanced fight to survive. Bison and elk struggle to feed with the grass buried under some of the deepest snow in America, while the wolf grows stronger during the harsh winter months. All of their fates are ultimately linked to the power of Yellowstone&#39;s volcanic heart.</p>

Swamp Troop (2009)

Robyn Keene-Young Adrian Bailey

<p>Against the dramatic backdrop of riverine forests and wildlife-rich floodplains of Botswana&#39;s Okavango Delta, Swamp Troop takes us into the heart of baboon society. We meet Boro, the troop&#39;s alpha male, who brutally dispatches rivals, and jealously guards mating rights with fertile females. In a land where baboons must swim to survive, winter floods bring peril. A dangerous stranger threatens Boro and his two surviving infants. Tragedy strikes when Boro is toppled and disease claims the life of one of the infants. Without progeny, Boro&#39;s reign as alpha is meaningless, he must do what he can to protect his remaining daughter.</p>

Frog, Chemical, Water, You

Jennifer Grace

<p>Amphibians are an indicator species. Because of their sensitive permeable skin, scientists use amphibians to gauge the overall health of the worldwide ecosystem that we all share. With nearly half of the world&rsquo;s amphibian populations in decline, we are all potentially in big trouble. At a level both appropriate for tweens and appealing to adults, this quirky little movie examines the impact of chemical contaminants on worldwide amphibian decline and reveals some simple things you can start doing to reduce your chemical footprint today</p>

The Gorilla King

David Allen

<p>King among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, Titus is one of only 700 of his kind alive today. Dian Fossey, the famed primatologist, documents Titus&#39; extraordinary life, from his early days to his rise to power as a silverback.</p>

American Eagle (2007)

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<p>Everything about them is big. They are one of nature&rsquo;s largest raptors, with wings that can span eight feet, and nests that can weigh up to a ton. Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent&rsquo;s most recognizable aerial predator, with a shocking white head, electric yellow beak and penetrating eyes. Yet most people know little about it beyond its striking appearance.</p>

The Path Of The Condor

Christian Holler

<p>The life and flying characteristics of the largest flying bird in the world, the Andean condor, are explored through the research of ornithologist Lorenzo Sympson and paraglider pilot Martin Vallmitjana. Set in Argentine Patagonia, land of incredible contrasts, the film shows the condor in its various habitats, from the foothills of the Andes to the desert, glaciers, volcanoes and the highest mountain peaks, to find the keys to the secrets of the condor&rsquo;s flight. Which air currents do they use to reach their heights? Why do they find their food in the desert? Why do they fly in flocks? In the mountains violent storms, giddy heights and freezing temperatures make flying a permanent challenge and that is where the condor shows its mastery, gliding through the air in the most extreme conditions</p>

A Journey Shared (2002)

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<p>Join local artist Bart Walter as he sculpts and draws on the plains of Kenya, in the mountains of Rwanda and jungles of Uganda. Return to the solitude of the artist&rsquo;s studio, where he recalls and recreates his extraordinary encounters. Hear the heartfelt praise of fine arts curators and conservation experts, including renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. Discover the process of creating and casting the inspired and dynamic works in bronze for which Bart Walter is known.</p>

Nous resterons sur Terre (Here To Stay)

Olivier Bourgeois Pierre Barougier

<p>Urban sprawl, extinct species, depletion of natural resources and global warming are all causes of deep anxiety. &quot;Here to Stay&quot; takes an uncompromising look at Planet Earth today.</p>

Bag It (2010)

Suzan Beraza

<p>An average guy makes a resolution to stop using plastic bags at the grocery store. Little does he know that this simple decision will change his life completely. He comes to the conclusion that our consumptive use of plastic has finally caught up to us, and looks at what we can do about it. Today. Right now.</p>

Poisoned Waters: Puget Sound

Rick Young

<p>Thirty-five years after the Clean Water Act, Hedrick Smith&rsquo;s documentary assesses the state of America&rsquo;s environmental protections and the impaired health of national waterways through the case study of Puget Sound. With a deep appreciation for the impact of water on our lives, its beauty and majesty, but also its increasing fragility, Smith shares his journey of discovery, showing just how far our environmental protections have fallen short, and exposes the new dangers of emerging contaminants being found in drinking water all across the country. Showing how grassroots citizen action has forced the EPA and big polluters into more effective cleanup operations or how collaborative work among native American tribes, farmers and developers has helped restore vital habitat and endangered species, Smith poses a challenge to the American public and policy- makers to become more forcefully engaged in protecting the vital and cherished American resource of water</p>

Poisoned Waters: Chesapeake Bay

Rick Young

<p>Better check and see what the U.S. Geological Survey has discovered in drinking water systems across the U.S. &ndash; a whole new generation of chemical contaminants that are causing sex changes in fish and weird mutations in amphibians and are linked by scientists to growing birth defects in children, breast cancer in women and lower sperm counts in men. These contaminants come from such everyday sources as personal care products, discarded pharmaceuticals, home cleaning agents, pesticides, lawn care herbicides, automobile spill and exhaust, and runoff from suburban malls</p>

Bhutan: A Kingdom Of Happiness

Dara Padwo-Audick

<p>What does it mean to be happy in Bhutan? How will the new young King help his people incorporate the benefits of globalization while keeping their traditions and culture intact? Is Bhutan&rsquo;s concept of Gross National Happiness really a possibility for a 21st century democracy?</p>

Garapa (2009)

José Padilha

<p>A documentary on three families struggling to survive in Brazil.</p>

Carbon Nation (2010)

Peter Byck

<p>An optimistic (and witty) discovery of what people are already doing, what we as a nation could be doing and what the world needs to do to prevent (or at least slow down) the impending climate crisis.</p>