Film Library: United States

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!

FISH OUT OF WATER (00:18:48)

• 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.

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.

LARRY "LOVE" HAMILTON (00:02:22)

• AUGUST 2006

In a small Baptist church in New Orleans, gospel music helps heal the pain of post Hurricane Katrina. “This might be one of my all time favorite Explore experiences,” Charles Annenberg, founder Explore.org.

STREET POETS (00:11:40)

• AUGUST 2009

With the motto of "One Street, One Heartbeat, One Love," LA-based Street Poets teaches young people how to develop their poetic voice and share their feelings about life on the street, in schools, and in juvenile detention facilities. By giving them an artistic outlet for expression, Street Poets empowers Los Angeles County youth to transcend self-destructive lifestyles and creatively transform both lives and communities.

CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL (00:01:45)

• OCTOBER 2008

In addition to cooking classes, Common Threads also offers a summer camp with lessons in dance, organic gardening, and cultural traditions. As part of its cultural program, the organization brings low-income and at-risk youth out of their neighborhood on field trips to cultural events. On a trip to see Explore's screening of The Arctic at the Chicago International Film Festival, Charles Annenberg Weingarten gets some clever questions from his young audience and encourages them to "never stop learning."

COMMON THREADS (00:08:49)

• OCTOBER 2008

Students at Common Threads don aprons and chef hats and learn basic kitchen skills, cooking techniques, how to read recipes, and the importance of fresh ingredients from the organization's Chef Instructors. In the process of preparing and sharing a healthy ethnic meal, they learn how to connect with their bodies, their neighbors, and the outside world — in bite-sized lessons. Common Threads provides programs in 18 different Chicago neighborhoods, one in Miami, and two in Los Angeles.

ACCESSURF HAWAII (00:09:58)

• FEBRUARY 2008

The spirit of Hawaii comes alive in this film about AccesSurf, an organization dedicated to giving everyone the chance to experience the magnificence of the ocean. By providing therapeutic instruction and making Hawaii's beautiful beaches accessible to anyone, regardless of disability, AccesSurf exhibits the true essence of aloha.

KOKUA HAWAI'I FOUNDATION (00:04:58)

• FEBRUARY 2008

The Kokua Hawai'i Foundation was founded by Jack Johnson and his wife Kim, who wanted to share the importance of caring for the planet with Hawaii's youth. Through catchy songs like 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,' and enabling schools to run field trips, gardening education, and nutrition programs, the foundation is helping to create an environmentally conscious generation.

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.

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST (00:05:39)

• FEBRUARY 2008

Hawaii's North Shore is one of the planet's precious pearls. Join Charles Annenberg Weingarten as he visits the area covered by the North Shore Community Land Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving Hawaii's majestic mountains, pristine coastline, and ocean habitats.

THE RIDE (00:04:57)

• FEBRUARY 2008

Fly with explore over the Hawaiian Islands. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the mountains' cascading waterfalls; watch humpback whales splash offshore; see surfers hitch rides on some of the best waves on the planet.