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“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.”

William Ellery Channing

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Peace Is Every Step, Meditation In Action
This profile of Thich Nhat Hanh is narrated by Ben Kingsley and also features a 90 minute talk given by the Zen teacher in Berkeley, California

More Fun, Less Stuff: The Challenges and Rewards of a New American Dream
Hosted by actor Danny Glover, this film features inspiring profiles of individuals, companies and organizations that are changing the way they consume to improve quality of life, protect the environment and promote social justice

Urban Permaculture
Dr. Bill Roley, founder of the Permaculture Institute of Southern California, shows how Permaculture can be applied in an urban setting, from planting fruit trees along a street corridor to channeling rainwater onto perennials instead of into a storm

The Global Gardener
In 4 half-hour segments, Bill Mollison travels the globe viewing Permaculture application in the tropics, arid deserts, cool temperate climates, and cities. Excellent for introducing Permaculture

Building with Awareness: The Construction of a Hybrid Home
Follow the construction of one straw bale solar house, from start to finish. Learn where to place windows for passive heating and cooling, post-and-beam framing for straw bale walls, and much more

The Power of Community � How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
This is the inspirational story of Cuba's transition from large, fossil fuel intensive farming to small, less energy-intensive organic farms and urban gardens