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The movie is just the beginning. We hope our films will inspire you to get involved in the issues that affect us all. You can get started right here! Visit Participate.net and join the community!SOLOIST Orchestra Press HomenewsParticipant Media, The League of American Orchestras and Feeding America Team Up for National Food Drive Inspired by the Upcoming Film The Soloist Read more An Inconvenient Truth The scientific consensus is clear: global warming is real, it's happening now and it's a result of our use of oil and other fossil fuels. Global warming is already changing climate patterns and devastating ecosystems around the world as a result of unprecedented and rapidly increasing levels of CO2 in our atmosphere. Consequently, global temperatures will escalate, and we are facing more extremes of both drought and flooding, and more powerful and deadly tropical storms.CLIMATECRISIS.NET In An Inconvenient Truth, director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Al Gore's personal journey and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a comprehensive array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. <em>An Inconvenient Truth</em> is not a story of despair but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all share. "It is now clear that we face a deepening global climate crisis that requires us to act boldly, quickly, and wisely," said Gore. Join our campaign to end global warming at ClimateCrisis.net! Get Into The Game Murderball is a film about tough, highly competitive rugby players -- quadriplegic rugby players. It’s a testament to the spirit of the players, their humanity and the intensity of the game. But most of all, it is a film about meeting life head on and not giving up, even after your spirit - and your spine - has been crushed.GET INTO THE GAME Any misconceptions about people with disabilities are quickly eliminated as soon as someone sees the film. The athletes in Murderball transcend any images of the disabled that one might conjure up, and their day-to-day lives, their successes and failures on and off the court are a continuous example of defying negative perceptions and stereotypes. Get Into The Game and smash stereotypes about the disabled. Host a screening of Murderball, organize a discussion afterwards and raise money for a national adapted sports organization and help us provide as many wheelchairs as possible for athletes in need. Oil Change Syriana depicts the complex and often violent political environment fueled by the international oil industry. It is a film about personal choice and the global consequences of individual actions. OIL CHANGE Oil addiction. It saps America’s economic strength, pollutes our environment, and jeopardizes national security. We need to break that addiction. The good news is, we have the technology to dramatically reduce our dependence right now, technology like hybrid cars and renewable energy. With ingenuity, we can turn those technologies into thriving new businesses that will make America safer, cleaner and more prosperous. It all begins with the choices we make as individuals. Instead of oil dependence, let’s choose Oil Change! Report it Now Good Night, and Good Luck. details the real-life confrontations between legendary television journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the Permanent Sub-committee on Investigations (Government Operations Committee). Murrow’s courage in enlightening viewers about McCarthy’s abuses of power earned him a place in history as a shining example of the media’s duty to protect the public good.REPORT IT NOW Like Murrow and the dedicated journalists of Good Night, And Good Luck., you can take action to help restore faith in the media’s fundamental mission. Report it Now and become a guardian of the public interest. A vigilant press and an informed public are essential to a healthy democracy. Great journalism is an extremely potent form of patriotism and the media has the responsibility to protect the public good by holding accountable the most powerful among us. Join the Report it Now campaign to discuss the importance of our First Amendment and free speech rights and to report on stories in your own community. Stand Up
Sexual harassment and domestic violence remain pervasive human rights issues that have devastating physical, psychological, and financial consequences for our families and communities. The Stand Up campaign is designed to raise awareness about the terrible impact this abuse has on society as well as educate and inspire victims, witnesses, and all concerned people to Stand Up against these injustices.
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North Country is an empowering story about one woman with the courage to risk everything to improve the lives of her female co-workers. She manages to rally the other women behind her and together they improve working conditions for women everywhere.