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For over 20 years, Patricia McCully, a Huntington Beach resident and retired teacher, has been bringing hope to people in the highlands of post-war Nicaragua. Pat tells us how, appalled by the devastation of the Contra War, she created a vibrant community center, Circulo de Amigas, in a tough barrio on the outskirts of Jinotega. The movie shows how Circulo is keeping 120 girls in school and out of trouble. Several families share a tour of their homes and neighborhood. The dignity of the people of Barrio Linda Vista Sur is inspiring.

This is the story of Sean Casey and the Sean Casey Animal Rescue (SCAR) organization, a Brooklyn, New York-based shelter with an emphasis on caring for even the most unusual of nature's creatures.

In 'Gert's Secret' a 102-year-old superstar is born: Gert Stevenson is a happy survivor in one of society's unhappiest institutions: a nursing home. While other residents struggle to survive, Gert -- one of the most delightful characters to light up any screen -- has learned the art of living well. What is her secret?

This is a film about America, what people think is wrong with America today, how we as a people can help each other in these current socioeconomic and political times, and if they feel that God needs to bless America again. If so, why and how can God do that, and what the people feel is a needed solution to our current situation in our country today. This is a 'Peoples' voice, set with interviews, bands, musicians, and words and point of views through song and original videos that portray their message.

What did it take to legalize same-sex marriage in the State of New York? Follow Marriage Equality New York (or MENY), an all-volunteer grassroots organization as they become a driving force in game-changing win for marriage equality in New York and at the Supreme Court. Cathy Marino-Thomas, Edie Windsor, Christine Quinn, Senator Thomas Duane, Danny O'Donnell, Margaret Cho, Cynthia Nixon are among a few of the many folks along for the ride on this historic journey and are met with cultural, political and religious opposition. See both sides of the coin as history is made in the State of New York.

Focusing on migrant adaptive strategies, this short film shows how Hmong refugees who have been resettled throughout the world maintain their cultural uniqueness through food. It is the prefect length for classroom use, and can be used in Hmong studies, refugee studies, ethnic studies, Asian studies, and courses on culture and foodways.