Films Included: <ul><li>Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty (CC available)</li><li>Right here. Right now. (CC available)</li><li>Buzz: Pollen Nation (CC available)</li><li>Mkomazi Rhino Guardians (English subtitles)</li><li>Mighty Oak (CC available)</li><li>Virtual Recorded Filmmaker Q&amp;A </li></ul>Total Run Time = 90 minutes *This is a Captioned Collection. Captions are accessible and convenient for all regardless of age, size, disability, or ability.&nbsp;This collection may include films with optional closed captions, open captions, English subtitles and films with no dialog (only instrumental music).&nbsp;Closed captions are optional and may be turned off at the viewer's discretion.

A film biography of Stewart Udall, America's most famous Secretary of Interior, who was also a fighter for racial justice, peace, the arts and environmental protections. Filled with fascinating history, remarkable archival footage and photos.

Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty

Explore the life and work of Stewart Udall, America's most famous Interior Secretary and our environment's greatest political champion.

Coming of age as a climate striker in Colorado Springs.

Right here. Right now.

Coming of age in Colorado Springs, filmmaker Taylor Saulsbury gives voice to her generation's climate anxieties, creating portraits of resistance and resilience.

Bombus occidentalis, the Western Bumblebee, was one of the most common species found in the Western US. Since the late '90s, this species has experienced steep decline. Kellie Hayden volunteers her time to help track and conserve native bumblebee species.

Buzz: Pollen Nation

Bombus occidentalis, the Western Bumblebee, was one of the most common species found in the western US. Since the late '90s, this species has experienced steep decline. Kellie Hayden volunteers her time to help track and conserve native bumblebee species.

A border with Mkomazi forming one of the largest ecosystems, which requires efforts from both countries to protect and conserve this important ecosystem. It is a common ground for migratory mammals such as the endangered elephants, oryx and zebras during the wet season. Nevertheless, with Mkomazi being on the southern tip of the Sahel zone, it is a classic dry-country reserve of ancient baobab trees, isolated rocky hills, acacia bushes and gray-green nyika bush. This type of dry, hot and sometimes desert-like environment in Mkomazi National Park, was one of the most important place for rhino conservation but these animals disappeared due to poaching which increased in Tanzania from 1970 to 1980. The last animal was seen in in 1985. Mkomazi Rhino Guardians film is a one-of-a-kind type of film. The authenticity of this film is mesmerizing, as it is created with the devotion and passion for the conservation of the endangered species in Tanzania. This documentary was filmed in Mkomazi National Park, 3,245km2 of land that was established in 2008, which is among the youngest national parks in Tanzania. The park itself has beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest summit. The Mkomazi National Park also has views to the northwest and to the south of the Pare and Usambara Mountains which form a dramatic silhouette. And to the north, Kenya’s vast Tsavo National Park shares This particular documentary was created to provide the awareness on the efforts done by our local conservationist in Tanzania to protect and breed these endangered species. To this date, due to their efforts the number of these endangered species have increased, education is provided to both the communities surrounding the Mkomazi National Park and to the public on the importance of conserving and protecting these endangered species.

Mkomazi Rhino Guardians

The story of the first Tanzania Ranger to conduct Rhino translocation without aid of any intanational expert.

"Mighty Oak" is a portrait of Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II, an extraordinary environmental pioneer, transformative educator, joyful musician, and an effective, inspirational leader. The wonder and reverence that Oak sees in the natural world has been a guide through his life. Starting as a child he explored the wild woods of Long Island, often as a photographer or filmmaker. As a teenager he was mentored by a Native American cowboy at a ranch in Wyoming where they would travel on horseback to remote wilderness areas. The experience radically changed the course of his life. He moved on to create non-profit organizations such as Thorne Films, Thorne Ecological Institute, Thorne Nature Experience, and achieved successes in land preservation through community action across the country that preceded the EPA and much of the modern environmental movement. He has directly and immeasurably contributed to the environmental education of hundreds of thousands of youth. His enduring legacy is a significant contribution to the environmental movement and to those he has inspired along the way. This extraordinary 93 year old man continues to mentor young people and spread an environmental consciousness, and with his astounding musical skills, still plays the piano and arranges a cappella music for choral groups. The filmmakers who both have a personal friendship with Oak, followed him for several years as he spread wisdom and joy in his journey through life, whether it be with the music of a bird or the human voice.

Mighty Oak

A childhood in nature inspires the making of a leader and mentor who committed his life to connecting over 300,000 kids to nature and pioneering land conservation policies. It is a story of hope and resilience as Oakleigh Thorne spreads wisdom, music and joy during his 93 year journey through life.

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