Michael Franti

Follows Mas and Saha, two young Iranian asylum seeker musicians, navigating a frightening new world of immigration detention - where they discover the power of music.

Through stories and songs, Michael Franti captures the energy and drive of a diverse group of inspirational modern-day heroes. From an Indonesian midwife to a young couple battling the ravages of ALS, Franti uncovers the love and humanity possible in dire conditions and exposes his own struggles, creating an emotional resonance that is moving and motivating at once.

Through stories and songs, Michael Franti captures the energy and drive of a diverse group of inspirational modern-day heroes. From an Indonesian midwife to a young couple battling the ravages of ALS, Franti uncovers the love and humanity possible in dire conditions and exposes his own struggles, creating an emotional resonance that is moving and motivating at once.

Through stories and songs, Michael Franti captures the energy and drive of a diverse group of inspirational modern-day heroes. From an Indonesian midwife to a young couple battling the ravages of ALS, Franti uncovers the love and humanity possible in dire conditions and exposes his own struggles, creating an emotional resonance that is moving and motivating at once.

Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction and countless more. Despite the troubles of an eccentric front man they have stayed together for 30 years without ever reaching the level of success so many think they deserve. Using rare archival footage and original comic illustrations the film re-constructs Bad Brains' rich and complicated history.

Captures the true essence of skateboarding through the eyes and mind of Bob Burnquist, world-famous multiple X-Games medal winner and owner of some of the most devious feats in skateboarding history.

Michael Franti -- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-provoking film that captures the costs of global conflict. Experiencing the realities of war firsthand without the support or protection of outside help, Franti ventures on his own into chaotic neighborhoods in Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and documents what he finds.

Michael Franti -- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-provoking film that captures the costs of global conflict. Experiencing the realities of war firsthand without the support or protection of outside help, Franti ventures on his own into chaotic neighborhoods in Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and documents what he finds.

"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.

"Go Further" explores the idea that the single individual is the key to large-scale transformational change. The film follows actor Woody Harrelson as he takes a small group of friends on a bio-fueled bus-ride down the Pacific Coast Highway. Their goal? To show the people they encounter that there are viable alternatives.

This film, shot by 100 amateur camera operators, tells the story of the enormous street protests in Seattle, Washington in November 1999, against the World Trade Organization summit being held there. Vowing to oppose, among other faults, the WTO's power to arbitrally overrule nations' environmental, social and labour policies in favour of unbridled corporate greed, protestors from all around came out in force to make their views known and stop the summit. Against them is a brutal police force and a hostile media as well as the stain of a minority of destructively overzealous comrades. Against all odds, the protesters bravely faced fierce opposition to take back the rightful democratic power that the political and corporate elite of the world is determined to deny the little people.

Выйдя из тюрьмы, Сократес Фортлоу вновь оказывается на улицах Лос — Анджелеса, где ему, как и прежде, придется силой завоевывать себе положение в «обществе`. Но времена изменились. Повсюду царит насилие, и остановить его может только тот, кому доверяют преступники. Желая прекратить беспредел, Сократес устанавливает свой закон — закон кулака. Когда полиция бессильна, всем нужен человек, которого боятся больше всего и которому, чтобы делать добро, приходится быть очень жестоким…

Маленькая девочка Синдел остается одна на незнакомой планете со своим мохнатым другом Малюткой Эвоком. Ее родители и брат погибли от рук Армии Мародеров, во главе с Королем Тераком и ведьмой Чарал. Героев приютил у себя старый отшельник, сердитый с виду, но на самом деле добрый. Он помогает им в борьбе против злодеев, погубивших семью Синдел.