Film Library: Human Services

FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS

JULY 2011

Freedom Service Dogs offer their love and support to veterans suffering from PTSD with very powerful results.

NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION

MAY 2011

Disaster search dogs and their handlers save lives in times of crisis. Learn more about the foundation that takes the call to action.

SNEAK PEEK: LIFE AFTER WARTIME

JULY 2010

explore went on a philanthropic fact-finding mission to Idaho to learn about soldiers dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Over a year later, Charlie met with Christian and Joe to talk about the challenges of life after wartime. In this excerpt from the full interview, Joe Gracia describes living with "survivor guilt."

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

MARCH 2008

Darfur needs 30-40 thousand metric tons of food a month to combat starvation and malnutrition. The World Food Programme strives to meet this need and provide food to the conflict-torn region.

BROTHERS

JUNE 2010

Meet Bravell Smith and Joe Gracia, brothers with a newfound bond since Joe returned home from military service with a debilitating injury.

TEAMWORK

SEPTEMBER 2008

Sometimes life presents us with interesting challenges that are best faced with the help of others. Join as Charlie forms a bond with Joe Gracia by lending a hand.

CHRISTIAN ELLIS

JUNE 2010

This short clip marks the first time Christian Ellis has sung in public since he was fifteen. This military veteran never thought his voice would re-emerge. Video courtesy of mountainfilm.org.

FISH OUT OF WATER

SEPTEMBER 2008

Combat Vets suffering from PTSD participate in a fly fishing workshop hosted by non-profit Sun Valley Adaptive Sports. Explore the connection between nature and healing.

STREET POETS

AUGUST 2009

The LA-based Street Poets empower youth to transcend self-destructive lifestyles by giving them an artistic outlet for expression.

DR. DOG

NOVEMBER 2006

The Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation brings dogs into schools to help developmentally challenged children overcome their shyness.

A PLACE TO RUN TO

SEPTEMBER 2007

In the Canadian town of Iqaluit, women are eight times more likely to be victims of domestic violence. See how Arctic women are supporting each other at Qimaavaik, a safe haven for abused women and children.

BLVD OF BROKEN DREAMS

AUGUST 2006

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, entire neighborhoods were destroyed, and people left the city in droves. Those that remained faced an incredible challenge to rebuild the community.