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In 2003, ordinary American citizen Mike Shiley created his own press pass and cashed in airline miles to fly to Iraq. Unofficially there to document the nascent war for a Portland TV station, Shiley took his camera to the front lines, where he showed a side of the conflict the media and the military ignored. If you've only seen the news, you've never seen the Iraq War as it's presented in this award-winning documentary.
Over 50,000 dogs and cats were left behind in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as FEMA required that all animals be left behind in the mandatory evacuation. This forced separation created America's first-ever major animal rescue. A dedicated and compassionate group of volunteer rescuers and animal welfare groups from around the world risked their lives to sledgehammer down doors and brave toxic floodwaters in a truly heroic effort to save nearly 10,000 animals. This film tells many uplifting stories of hope and survival as animal companions (pets) are reunited with their owners while other lucky animals find loving new homes. Dark Water Rising is a film about hope and survival in the face of the one of the worst natural disasters in American history.
Author Noah Levine uses his personal experience and punk-rock sensibilities to connect with young people within juvenile halls and urban centers around the country. Tattoos, motorcycles, and a punk rock soundtrack are featured in this look at how Buddhism has a place in the world of punks.
