Explore is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, Explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others. SnagFilms showcases a number of Explore’s films including Raindrops Over Rwanda and EARTH University.
Raindrops Over Rwanda
Follow Honore Gatera along his journey to build peace in Rwanda
Salem Witch Hunt
Historians piece together what happened in 1692, when mass hysteria led to the hanging of nineteen innocent people in Salem.
Throat Singing
Inuit throat singing is a unique and enchanting form of musical expression. A mixture of husky chanting and low growling.
The Matka
Matka players blow across the opening of the specially-shaped ceramic jug to create a low tone that keeps the beat of the song.
Ruan
The ruan is a Chinese musical instrument with a long history stretching back 2,000 years. The name comes from musician Ruan Xian
Kokua Foundation
The Kokua Hawai'i Foundation was founded by Jack Johnson and his wife Kim.
Rescue Foundation
In Mumbai, thousands of young girls are kidnapped or sold against their will into the sex trade.
Ramana's Garden
India is a land of startling contrasts and inequality. Dr. Prabhavati Dwabha came to India to find herself.
No Child is Born a Terrorist
Deep inside the most radicalized refugee camp in the Palestinian Occupied Territories.
Kiran Centre
At the Kiran Centre in Varanasi, India, children do not have disabilities, but different abilities.
The Kartal
The kartal (or khartal) is a traditional Indian instrument made of two wooden blocks or frames with small metal jingles in them.
Orca Guardians
Amidst the San Juan Islands - an archipelago of more than 170 islands in upper Puget Sound - live several pods of orcas.
Rita Marley's Town
All over the world, the Marley name has become synonymous with reggae music, rastafari, and Jamaica.
Jerusalem
Reggae rock star Rocky Dawuni pays tribute to Jerusalem, a holy place cherished by many.
EARTH University
Drawing students from around the world, EARTH University in teaches future leaders how to implement agricultural techniques.
Drums and Dance
The djembe, common throughout all of West Africa, is a skin-covered hand drum shaped like a large goblet.
Dog Bless You
In the United States alone, as many as ten million animals enter shelters each year.
Cold Cuts
In the mood for raw seal meat?
Explore: China
To uncover some of China's mysteries, Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team set out on a three-week mission.
Change at the Top of the World
Marked by towering glaciers and vast expanses of tundra and open sea
Bamboo Flute
Simple to make and easy to carry, the bamboo flute has been a favored instrument in China for centuries.
A Place to Run To
When we think of the Arctic, we often think of global warming. But a deeper, darker issue plagues the region.
Jack Johnson's Music Lesson #6
Jack Johnson performs his hit song 'Upside Down' from the popular soundtrack to the 2006 movie Curious George.
Jack Johnson's Music Lesson #2
Jack Johnson performs his song "Mud Football".
Jack Johnson's Music Lesson #5
According to Jack Johnson, one of the best ways to write a song is to just talk about what happened during your day.
Jack Johnson's Music Lesson #4
"Three is a magic number." The students of Sunset Beach Elementary School sing along with Jack Johnson.
Jack Johnson's Music Lesson #3
Charles Annenberg Weingarten asks Jack Johnson why it is important to be selfless.
Jack Johnson's Music Lesson #1
While visiting Sunset Beach Elementary School, Jack Johnson explains how music can be a beautiful way to approach problems