Film Library: Culture

GUARDIANS OF THE SEA (00:11:25)

• FEBRUARY 2008

The lifeguards of the North Shore of Oahu are the modern day sheriffs of the wild west. This film pays tribute to their selfless acts of heroism. A must see for all surf lovers!

ADRENALINE JUNKIE (00:11:15)

• FEBRUARY 2008

Jackson Hole Avalanche Search and Rescue Team and its K-9 rescue dogs perform a "live" rescue when a skier gets trapped in an avalanche and is buried alive.

EXPLORE CHINA (00:48:49 )

• APRIL 2006

Explore went to China on a fact-finding mission led by Charles Annenberg Weingarten, a trustee of the Annenberg Foundation. During the three-week trip, the team discovered many of China's hidden gems: philosophy, art, education, and rural life. They also discovered how the country's hard-working and innovative leaders were working to solve issues of the environment, human rights, and public health.

PROTEST OR PUNCHES (00:04:09)

• JUNE 2007

In the Palestinian refugee camp of Baqa'a lives one of Jordan's greatest athletes. "Faraj the Boxer" trains at the Baqa'a Boxing Club with other local youth, but unlike most, he has Olympic potential. Join the explore team as they visit the gym and learn how Faraj struggles to live down the consequences of one very controversial decision.

KUMU KAHUA THEATRE (00:07:03)

• FEBRUARY 2008

At the Kumu Kahua Theatre in Honolulu, the magic of Hawaii is kept alive through plays written by and about the people of the islands. With performances like Da Mayah, Mainland Education and the Noh musical drama Kalua`iko`olau, the community theatre is a key addition to the city's cultural offerings.

AVALANCHE RESCUE: STILL STORY (00:05:37)

• FEBRUARY 2008

What better way to capture the awe-inspiring splendor of Wyoming's Grand Teton mountains than through photography? In "Still Story," Explore takes you on a journey to Jackson Hole through some of the world's best backcountry ski terrain, where avalanches still threaten the safety of adventurous skiers and snowboarders. To keep them safe, a team of heroic men and dogs patrol the mountain, often working in extreme weather conditions.

JET SKI RESCUE (00:04:45)

• FEBRUARY 2008

At Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, epic waves mean epic rescues. Charles Annenberg Weingarten hits the waves with the Terry Ahue, President of the Hawaiian Water Patrol, and learns firsthand how struggling surfers are brought to safety. When the waves are at their biggest, Hawaii's jet ski rescue teams are at their best.

COLD CUTS (00:11:53)

• SEPTEMBER 2007

In the mood for raw seal meat? Arctic food may seem foreign to most people, but the region's culinary culture is deeply rooted in the Inuit history and tradition of hunting for caribou, seal, walrus, and whale. Modern Inuit people still prepare and eat these delectable dishes, along with harvested berries and greenhouse-grown vegetables.

PETRA (00:02:39)

• JUNE 2007

Set amidst towering walls of rose-colored stone, the lost city of Petra certainly deserves its title as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Petra represents thousands of years of history, dating all the way back to the Neolithic era. The name of the city means 'cleft in the rock' in both Greek and Arabic; the intricate buildings are literally carved into the steep cliffs that line the Arabah, a valley that runs from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba.

GIFT OF MUSIC (00:00:56)

• NOVEMBER 2006

At the Kiran Centre in Varanasi, music classes for differently-abled people serve to unlock their talents. Students not only discover a new form of artistic and emotional expression, but many turn their new skills into a way to support themselves.

KIRAN CENTRE (00:12:35)

• NOVEMBER 2006

At the Kiran Centre in Varanasi, India, children do not have disabilities, but different abilities. By focusing on hope and growth, and working closely with parents, the Centre empowers differently-abled children to lead healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives.

THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE (00:07:11)

• NOVEMBER 2006

Bharatanatyam dance is derived from the ancient Hindu tradition of Cathir, the art of temple dancers. A complex and beautiful art originally only performed by women, Bharatanatyam is now practiced by men and women, Hindu and non-Hindu alike. It has gained widespread popularity through its portrayal in popular Indian films and performances around the world.