In celebration of Arusha's 50 years of activism in Calgary, this short documentary captures the rebellious spirit of seven Calgarians who, in their own words, share why they advocate for issues, howthey overcome resistance, and what keeps them going. Produced by Arusha Centre and Directed by...
https://vimeo.com/61446798 Discover what Nepalese youth have to teach us about advocating for change in their community. Commissioned by CAWST, an international water sanitation training organization, this participatory documentary puts the camera in the hands of young activists letting them tell their story. ...
I never thought a South Los Angeles "gangster" would be so moving as an advocate for reconnecting with food. Definitely worth a listen. ...
My eyes were opened to the challenges faced by people with severe spinal cord injuries. I spent some time with Caylan over a few days and discovered something about what it means to have spirit. Find out more at caylanboysefoundation.ca. ...
Here's a piece about Momentum's financial literacy program. We traveled all the way to Claresholm, Alberta to shoot this. :-) What was so revealing for me though was how important financial literacy is for low-income people as well as high-income....
You've worked hard planning your event inspiring participants with ideas worth sharing like John Brown, an architect who shares stories about the beauty and elegance of slow homes. Don't just bring in your camcorder in at the last minute. Get HSP to help you creatively...
I met Heather MacIntosh through a friend and found her ideas to be refreshing in the political sphere. Her campaign manager had floated the idea of a Mac vs. PC ad given her name MacIntosh and the main competitor was a Progressive Conservative (PC). So...
Presented at the breakfast fundraiser, this video profiles one of Momentum's animal-loving client, Debbie Zelez. Through the Self-Employment program, she started High Tails Pet Grooming and describes the ups and downs of business ownership....
Whew! In 48 hours, Amy Thiessen and I literally wrote, performed, shot, and edited this music video. For us typically non-politically engaged, we were both inspired by the Nenshi mayoral campaign in Calgary. Hope you enjoy our work, and remember to get out and vote! **...