A film about gentrification, poverty, and the politics of San Francisco. Nail House tells the story how the fight over a tiny corner of local land became a mirror for grassroots protests around the world, and an illustration of the…
An Adventurer Sets Out to Be the First Wheelchair Hiker to Cross the Sierra Nevada
In this life, in this world, you would think that we might run out of ideas, or stories, or goals – that the human capacity will at one point exhaust itself, that all songs might be written one day. Well,…
Healthy Comfort Food That’s Good for You and Easy to Cook, Too!
From trends and specialty diets to indecipherable food labels. From expensive equipment in food reality shows on TV to ingredients in processed foods that have nothing to do with nourishment, it is remarkable how complicated food has become. Let’s bring…
Five Rules for Fasting During the Holiday Season
Shortly after Halloween Day passes, I start to notice changes in friends and clients’ eating behavior. Suddenly, they become more concerned (and rightfully so!) about the upcoming holiday season and associated potential for weight gain and vow to cut out…
Protecting Sharks Can Save the Ocean’s Ecosystem
Throughout history, humans have hunted many species that supposedly pose a threat to human life. As a result, we have brought many large predators such as Grizzly bears and wolves to near or complete extinction. Finally, new scientific studies show…
The Last Italian Cowboys – Official Trailer
Walter Bencini’s beautifully shot documentary, a love song to the Maremma region of Italy, profiles the butteri, or cowboys, who work on one of the last ranches that breeds cattle and horses in the wild. Shot over the changing seasons…
Stroop: Journey Into the Rhino Horn War
In Africa and Asia, two filmmakers embed themselves on the front-lines of a species genocide when they are given exclusive access to the enforcement aspect of the war for rhino horn. From rangers, pilots and K9 units patrolling national parks…
Our Massive Problem with Sugar Addiction: What Can We Do?
The average American consumes about 150 pounds of refined sugar a year. That’s almost half a pound of refined sugar each day. Refined sugar is in everything, not just in sugary drinks, but even in our cut meats, in our…
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Winter Squash
The season is abundant with winter squash. These “globes of joy,” burst with sweet, nutty flavor, are packed with antioxidants and can be as versatile as your creativity allows. To help you get started, here are some of Chef Sita’s…
Current Revolution – Official Trailer
From substations to gas stations, boardrooms to military bases — this film tells the story of America’s energy industry on the brink of massive change. Whether it fails, prevails or adapts, the outcome will profoundly affect us all. This is…