Vanuatu

Tue, Jul 14, 2009
The volcanic archipelago of Vanuatu sits in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 miles east of northern Australia. Global warming and rising sea levels are a real threat to these islands, where 80% of Vanuatu risks being swallowed up by the ocean.
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Sainte Marie, Madagascar
Off the coast of Madagascar, off the beaten tourist track, Sainte Marie Island is a cultural and ethnic melting pot, situated halfway between Africa and Asia. The Saint-Marians can trace their past to a varied influx of immigrants. Here is a small island paradise that despite its poverty knows how to celebrate life.
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Les Maldives

Thu, Jul 23, 2009
With 750 km of coral reef south of the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives archipelago is the most impressive coral reef barrier in the world, and one of the most geographically dispersed countries, with its population inhabiting 200 of its 1200 atolls. There are few ferries between the islands, a daily challenge to locals; Affluent tourists visit only the exclusive luxury resort islands. Unlike many Muslim countries, women in the Maldives are not subservient to men.
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I'm with Phil

I'm with Phil

I'm with Phil is a feature length documentary concerning a series of events that transpire in a small Alabama town with a very unique name, Phil Campbell. It all begins when a man named Phil Campbell from Brooklyn, NY learns of the town's existence through an episode of Hee Haw. Phil then decides to organize a convention in the town for all the other people in the world that share the name of Phil Campbell. They are Phil, Felipe, Phyllis, Philomena, Philippa, Philippe, Philip, Phillip - well, you get the idea - Campbells, who live all over the world, from San Jose California to Bowral, Australia, and back to Kingston, Jamaica. They represent every political stripe, every hobby you can imagine, a wide range of religious beliefs, practically every English accent you can think of, plus quite a few more languages, from German to French-Canadian to Latino Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. And, as an honorary Phil Campbell, we have Hollywood actor Jason Biggs, who plays the role of a Phil Campbell in the film "Grassroots." The Phils of the world have just one organizer and no real leader, but at least they have a clear destination in the town of Phil Campbell, AL. Or at least they think they do... This initially absurd assembly of Phils quickly transforms into a meaningful mission, as the town faces the most trying time in its 100 year history. I'm with Phil becomes an inspirational story about community, overcoming tragedy, and the importance of stepping up to help others. I'm with Phil, are you?

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