POPlitics

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is proposing to rewrite one of the most significant environmental laws in U.S. history. At stake in Colorado: a way of life, a $4 billion annual recreation economy, and some of the most epic outdoor experiences in the country. For the rest of us, these changes could affect the management of nearly 1/3 of all U.S. Forest lands and potentially open millions of acres to industrial development, impacting some of the largest intact ecosystems in the United States, which provide millions of people with clean air, drinking water and some of the best hiking, climbing, paddling, skiing, and mountain biking anywhere on the planet.

A Brotherhood Reforged follows the non-profit Xsports4vets during their first summer on the river. The group uses extreme sports to help combat veterans re-adjust to society after returning from war, and has proven remarkably effective in a short time. The film examines what the program is, why it's so effective and what benefits can come from such an approach. It does so by examining the social aspects of the activities, the adrenaline-fueled sports' effects and the effects on PTSD. Bringing in voices of not only veterans helped by the program, but also neuroscientists, mental health professionals and a pulitzer prize-winning author, A Brotherhood Reforged takes a hard look at how to help Veterans.

Tyler Christensen failed high school biology. He was too busy studying the natural world.

7 Days is Venice is a film about the artists, musicians and some of the laws that effect the boardwalk.

The historical story of the Sturgis Rally from the bikers point of view.

The Drill Project is a conservation initiative focused primarily on producing a wildlife documentary on an endangered species of primate, The Drill. These animals are in critical danger of extinction due to the increasing bushmeat trade in West Africa. The film is to be used for a conservation campaign to educate, inform and generate awareness in West Africa about the drill in addition to an international wildlife documentary. The drills have never been filmed in their natural habitat and very little scientific research has been undertaken, contributing to the lack of knowledge and protection. By increasing awareness and providing protection for these animals, subsequent protection will be granted to many other species of endangered and endemic primates found on Bioko Island and in West Africa.