The Global Search for Education: Environmentalist John Lang on Nurturing a Net Zero Culture
This month, the Protect our Planet Movement in association with Planet Classroom have launched Net Zero, a new video and podcast series in which 24 young climate activists from the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement in association with Planet Classroom ask international thought leaders working on the environment the big questions as to how their nations are progressing towards their 2050 Net Zero pledges.
Smallie Explores the Effects of Going an Unconventional Route
By Ethan Thomas Throughout our lives, we are always directed to follow a common or likely path to success. However, there are often other paths to success that are not encouraged or even promoted. The animated short film Smallie looks at what could happen if one were to choose a different, unconventional way. Smallie is curated for Planet Classroom by LXL Ideas. The film was written and directed by Sanyam Jain who was only 14...
The Global Search for Education: Filmmaker Kalyanee Mam on Connecting to the Land, the Forests and the Oceans Around Us.
This month, Planet Classroom Network audiences can screen Lost World, a documentary from Director Kalyanee Mam. The film tells the story of one woman’s relationship with her home in Cambodia.
Shadow Presents a Unique, Honest View of Childhood and the Loss of Innocence
By Ethan Thomas A tremendous amount of growth and learning takes place in the formative years of a child’s life. Shadow, an animated, experimental story by filmmaker Morning M. Wu, explores some of the struggles and realities of this period including the loss of innocence. Wu uses a visually rich animation style in her short film to address innocence and loss in an original, bold, and engaging way. The film can serve as a reminder of...
Directors Nacho Gomez and Gonzalo Escuder Share an Important Story about Redemption, Social Activism, and Most Importantly, Boxing.
By Rishi Mulloth After losing his father, Rashid went on a spree of crimes and drugs that almost cost him his life. He recovers and turns his life around by opening a boxing gym in Leicester, England to help support the underprivileged youth in the area. Growing up in the rough neighborhoods of Leicester, Rashid is aware of the dangers that await some young children. Seeing no available outlet to help these children escape a...
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