Especially these days when our youth begin drinking in technology about the same time they start breastfeeding, images and video are important tools in sharing information with kids and in encouraging them to think critically about important issues. But, it can be difficult to find good sources of video on humane issues that are quickly available and that have that all important element: they're free. Here are 8 great sources:- Big Think - More than 600 short interviews with big thinkers on big ideas.
- Explore - Short films on a variety of topics, from animal and human rights to environmental protection to education and spirituality.
- Free Documentaries.org - More than 100 documentaries on a variety of social change issues.
- Global Oneness Project - Offers the stories, challenges & triumphs of changemakers & citizens around the world as a springboard for positive change.
- KarmaTube - It's not super-organized & the quality varies, but you can find some inspiring & informative video clips here.
- Media That Matters Film Festival - Short award-winning films on important topics. You can view each year's past winners.
- TED.com - Sample talks & performances from hundreds of thought leaders and changemakers.
- YouTube - Yes, it's the ubiquitous site that contains a whole lot of nonsense, but you can also search for videos on important global issues, from slavery to sustainability to sentience in animals.
And remember your local public library often has great videos to see and share. If you're an educator, you can often show such films for educational purposes under the fair use portion of copyright law (especially if you only show clips), but if you're an individual or part of a group, you need public performance rights (which often cost money). Still, you can always invite a few friends over for a great night of movies and discussion.
What great sites do you know about that offer free videos/clips on humane issues?
~ Marsha
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