14 videos about activism

1 short film13 interviews

A Global Citizen

Museum director Mia Hanak describes what it means to be a global citizen and asks, what can we give back to the world?

(1:38)

A More Humane World

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge suggests the need for large numbers of people to get involved in creating a more humane world.

(1:10)

A Threat to Living Communities

Indian social activist Medha Patkar explains how the economic development model being imposed on India's farmers is neither inclusive nor sustainable.

(5:37)

A Trajectory of Hope

Registered nurse and health care activist Charlotte Brody explains how the "us versus them" mindset prevents deep change and resolution of differences.

(2:00)

Anger as Inspiration

Peaceworker Sami Awad explains how he chooses to use his anger to fuel a commitment to peace rather than violence. And, he points out, this anger is an important inspiration for engaging in change.

(1:49)

Collective Change

Museum director Mia Hanak says that real change can't happen without involvement from all levels of society and describes how art can bring individuals and agencies together in an environment that

(2:24)

Complete Interview

Zen teacher and social activist angel Kyodo williams reminds us that societies can change on a massive scale. At one time, slavery was considered an economic necessity,

(54:54)

Complete Interview

In this complete interview, Peaceworker Sami Awad, speaks about the power of non-violence as a tool for healing and empowering individuals, communities and nations.

(34:06)

Fear and Beauty

Museum director Mia Hanak describes how using beauty rather than fear to promote change draws people into action.

(1:33)

Global Justice

Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger points to an emerging global justice movement that connects social justice, economic justice and ecological justice issues.

(1:30)

Spiritual Depth

Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger describes how activism can come from a place of spiritual depth.

(1:35)

Storytelling

Actor Cliff Curtis explains how, from his perspective, storytelling is a form of activism.

(1:40)

What Can I Do?

Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger says that one of the deepest questions a person can face is, What can I do?, and describes the quest to answer it as a spiritual challenge.

(1:40)

What is the Salt?

Peaceworker Sami Awad explains why it is not enough to simply look for one great leader to move Palestinians toward non-violent transformation.

(2:30)