Five stories of resilience and community action—including a green housing initiative for veterans, a chef fighting famine, prison culture reform, youth environmental activism, abortion legacies, and an inclusive theater project—that inspire hope and transformation in the face of conflict.

"Palestine Lentils" is a documentary film that tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war in Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.

Adas Falasteen

"Palestine Lentils" is a documentary film that tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war on Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.

Kenneth Morgan, a Navy medic coping with PTSD after returning to Detroit, joined Gloria Jean Lowe and other veterans to make local homes greener and more affordable. The veterans also benefited from their involvement in building green.

The Power to Rebuild

Kenneth Morgan, a Navy medic coping with PTSD after returning to Detroit, joined Gloria Jean Lowe and other veterans to make local homes greener and more affordable. The veterans also benefited from their involvement in building green.

An inside view of Maine State Prison reveals how reforms have reshaped its culture, residents' daily lives, and their reintegration into society.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Beyond Fences

An inside view of Maine State Prison reveals how reforms have reshaped its culture, residents' daily lives, and their reintegration into society.

The film follows people with disabilities and locals as they create a play inspired by Leo Lionni’s “Frederick,” which addresses climate change and embraces creativity, diverse perspectives, and inclusivity.

We Love Theater

The film follows people with disabilities and locals as they create a play inspired by Leo Lionni’s “Frederick,” which addresses climate change and embraces creativity, diverse perspectives, and inclusivity.

Facing the Storm documents Kayah George, Chayton Remle, and the Water Warriors as they take action to protect the environment. These young leaders show how youth can drive positive change and highlight everyone's role in climate justice.

Facing the Storm: Youth Activism

Facing the Storm documents Kayah George, Chayton Remle, and the Water Warriors as they take action to protect the environment. These young leaders show how youth can drive positive change and highlight everyone's role in climate justice.

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