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Portland's Super Hero
Zetaman is a thirty-year-old, real-life superhero, patrolling the streets of Portland (in-costume) to help the needy and protect the innocent. Less a crime firefighter, Zeta is more like a costumed neighborhood watch. In this pod, VC2 producer follows Zeta through a nights patrol and discusses the issue of non-sanctioned crime-fighters with community members and police officers. Zetaman is a thirty-year-old, real-life superhero, patrolling the streets of Portland (in-costume) to help the needy and protect the i... more
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Blind Iditarod Racer
Twenty-four year old Rachael Scdoris has more than 1,150 miles of grueling terrain ahead of her in the Alaskan Iditarod race, none of which she can see, as she is legally blind. Twenty-four year old Rachael Scdoris has more than 1,150 miles of grueling terrain ahead of her in the Alaskan Iditarod race, none of ... more
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Dan Eldon Lives Forever
Young journalist Dan Eldon was brutally stoned to death in Somalia by rebel forces, but his work lives on through a foundation started by his sister.
Produced By: Donnie Eichar Young journalist Dan Eldon was brutally stoned to death in Somalia by rebel forces, but his work lives on through a foundation started... more -
Lil' Skrappy Boy
Jimmy grew up on the hard streets of Long Beach. This pod follows Jimmy's life changing decision to quit a Cambodian gang and we see as is initiated into the possibility of hope for a better future. Jimmy grew up on the hard streets of Long Beach. This pod follows Jimmy's life changing decision to quit a Cambodian gang and we... more
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Mandela Turns 90
90 years ago Nelson Mandela was born. Since that time, Mr. Mandela has been one of the finest leaders this planet has ever seen. Happy Birthday indeed. 90 years ago Nelson Mandela was born. Since that time, Mr. Mandela has been one of the finest leaders this planet has ever seen. Happy... more
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Radio Therapy
Colifata Radio is a small station in Argentina, but it has something that makes it unique. This radio station is run by the inmates of a local psychiatric hospital. Colifata -which means "crazy" in Lunfardo, a local slang- was founded by psychologist Alfredo Olivera in an attempt to support people who are mentally challenged. Colifata Radio is a small station in Argentina, but it has something that makes it unique. This radio station is run by the inmates of... more
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Climbing One Handed
Kev Shields was born with most of his left hand missing but despite this disability he now finds escapism and satisfaction in hard bold rock climbing. Kev Shields was born with most of his left hand missing but despite this disability he now finds escapism and satisfaction in hard bol... more
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Walking Away from War
GySgt. Jack Sigman lost his leg during his second tour in Iraq, but despite his injury, he still remains active in the Marines.
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La Fabbrica di Piero
Gela, provincia di Caltanissetta, Sicilia, sud del sud dItalia. Un distretto industriale in crisi, la raffineria di petrolio che negli anni ha dato lavoro a molti operai, inizia oggi a chiudere le sue porte ai giovani. Sullo sfondo i problemi di impatto ambientale dovuti a più di 50 anni di lavoro per il petrolio. Pietro lavora alla raffineria sapendo che quella è lunica prospettiva concreta per campare in questo territorio, anzi si ritiene fortunato, da grande sogna di fare il pianista Gela, provincia di Caltanissetta, Sicilia, sud del sud dItalia. Un distretto industriale in crisi, la raffineria di petrolio che negl... more
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Iron Lady of Liberia
After nearly two decades of brutal civil war, Liberia is a nation ready for change. On January 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was inaugurated the country's first elected female president and Africa's first freely elected female head of state.
Filmmakers Siatta Scott Johnson and Siatta Scott Johnson and Daniel Junge take us behind the scenes of this groundbreaking administration as President Sirleaf known as the "Iron Lady" works to prevent a post-conflict nation from returning to civil war. From the feature documentary "Iron Ladies of Liberia," airing on the PBS Independent Lens series. After nearly two decades of brutal civil war, Liberia is a nation ready for change. On January 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was ina... more -
Exiled for Poems
City of Refuge/Pittsburgh provides sanctuary to writers exiled under threat of death, imprisonment, or persecution in their native countries.
Writer/painter Huang Xiang is considered to be a pre-eminent post cultural revolution poet of China. His unceasing bravery, in the face of sure re-imprisonment, and further torture, forced him to leave his homeland.
Huang Xiang was born in Hunan Province, China.
Huang began writing poems in the 1950s and has been imprisoned repeatedly for his work. In 1978, he founded "Enlightenment", the first underground writers' society, and started a literary magazine with the same title. In exile in the United States since 1997, he was resident poet in Pittsburgh under the Cities of Refuge program.
TODAY, YOUNG WRITERS IN CHINA FACE THE SAME DESTINY. City of Refuge/Pittsburgh provides sanctuary to writers exiled under threat of death, imprisonment, or persecution in their native cou... more -
MLK: Life & Death
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. His life work had an immense impact on the furthering of civil rights in the United States. Even forty years after his untimely death, Dr. King's legacy places him amongst some of the greatest leaders in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. His life work had an immense impact on the furthering ... more
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Darwin Davis // Comment Picked for TV
Cheers to manosalon for his response to "Darwin Davis." Here he is on TV!
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Wade in the Water
Teenagers return to New Orleans with cameras in the aftermath of Katrina to see their homes.
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Ultramarathoner
Profile of Mike Rouse, a man who is driven by his past to run unimaginable distances.
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Sabrina
Sabrina Sagheb is changing the face of Afghanistan. At 26 years old, she's head of the Afghan Women's National Basketball team and she's been elected to Parliament. Sabrina Sagheb is changing the face of Afghanistan. At 26 years old, she's head of the Afghan Women's National Basketball t... more
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Rick Harrington
20 years ago, HIV was a death sentence. Try telling that to Rick Harrington, a kid who not only survived, but thrived.
Produced By: Stone/Schultz/Allegra 20 years ago, HIV was a death sentence. Try telling that to Rick Harrington, a kid who not only survived, but thrived. ... more -
Small Town Boy
15 year-old David will star in this year's town fete... as the gala queen. David's delighted, but what about the locals?
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The danceAbled
Sidiki Conde lost the use of his legs at the age of 14. In Guinea, where he was raised, the handicapped are looked at with suspicion and fear. In an effort to fit in with his culture, Sidiki learned to dance on his hands. He now performs as a dancer and teaches other wheelchair users to do the same. This pod is set in Miami, Florida and follows several people in wheelchairs as they prepare to perform in public. Sidiki Conde lost the use of his legs at the age of 14. In Guinea, where he was raised, the handicapped are looked at with suspicion a... more
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Transsex Llama Farmer
Kerry is a llama and alpaca farmer with a difference - she is a transsexual. In this pod, we see a slice of her life as she goes to exhibit her animals at the prestigious Royal Norfolk Show - and has hair removal... Kerry is a llama and alpaca farmer with a difference - she is a transsexual. In this pod, we see a slice of her life as she goes to ex... more
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