S1.E3 ∙ Los Angeles

When did living excessively become the norm in our culture? When did we decide that more is better but better is never enough? Somewhere along the way, our society has become more focused on attaining fleeting sources of gratification rather than working towards establishing true, lasting joy. And that needs to change. Thrive with Less is a project which aims to contrast an excessive lifestyle with one that is more minimal. As filmmakers, we challenged ourselves to make changes in our lives and documented our journey, as well as the lives of others who live minimally. By stripping away the excess and pursuing moderation, we believe it is possible to get back in touch with what really matters.

Docudrama about Ötzi, a well-preserved natural mummy of a man from about 3300 BC.

When a group of friends traveled from Seattle to Ghana in support of water and education issues, their own lives were impacted in more ways than they could imagine.

The captivating story of three gifted and charismatic bus musicians in Jakarta as they perform songs of social angst, get caught in political unrest, face family crises and get locked up by police.

Three Yemeni teenage girls enter an entrepreneurship competition but along the way encounter the hardships of a country marked by a broken educational system, joblessness and a threatening Al-Qaeda presence.

A unique experience combining stunning visuals, personal poetry and immersive music from around the globe.