Recommendations

Feature Films

• Fierce Light
  My review at imdb.com: "Gives hope and direction to all of those who feel they are alone in this world wanting things to change for the better. After finishing the film I felt like maybe there's a chance that humanity will make it through the current world crises and that is no small accomplishment! Fierce Light has taken social action and activism going on all over the world and through history and connected it all into a web of inspired action that transcends politics and religion. After seeing this film I feel less alone and more hopeful, like the world has many genuinely spiritual people trying to make the world a better place whether they label themselves that way or not. A truly powerful documentary and work of art with masterful direction and sound design."
• The Corporation
  From the film's website: "...THE CORPORATION explores the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time... Taking its status as a legal "person" to the logical conclusion, the film puts the corporation on the psychiatrist's couch to ask 'What kind of person is it?'"
• Zeitgeist The Movie
  The sequel to "Zeitgeist - The Movie (2007)" was released in October 2008, "Zeitgeist - Addendum" which can also be watched free online. If you haven't seen either, watch the newest one first. And bare with the lengthy intro on the first one, both are well worth the investment of time and a must see for everyone. There's a very good reason that both of these have been spreading across the internet like wild fire... don't miss out and look for part 3 coming October 2010.
• Future By Design
  Imagine a world where war is outdated, there is no shortage of resources, and every human being enjoys a high standard of living. Jaque Fresco proposes a resource based economy.
• Waking Life
  Row row row your boat...
• What The Bleep Do We Know
  Accessible introduction to Quantum Mechanics.

Online Shorts

• Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity
  Changed the way I look at myself as an artist. Amazing, poignant, funny.
• Transform by Zack Arias
  I'm glad i found this. Maybe you'll be glad too. This is beautiful and a must see especially for artists.
• The Story of Stuff
  From the short's website: "From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns..."
• Where The Hell Is Matt?
  Watch Matt dance all over the world with everyone.
• Playing For Change
  Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music.