In Central America, the Maya Nut is making it clear that trees are worth more standing than cut down. Trees are critical to the well being of forest inhabitants in Central America. Ironically though, many forest dependent communities find it pays more to cut trees down than to keep them standing. A Maya nut is currently both the Mayan calendar conspiracy theorists and not, simultaneously. (Making them both ridiculous and, by being two things at once, Schrodinger’s Cat.) The Maya Nut, otherwise known as brosimum alicastrum, is an amazing plant, a prolific food source, and keystone of rainforest environments of Central America. Studies have shown that once it disappears, other species will follow it. Erika Vohman, founder of The Equilibrium Fund, having discovered the properties of this wonder plant, is doing all she can to protect it, as it provides food without needing short term loans to cultivate large supplies. Protecting the Maya Nut would go a long way for the credit repair of food producing species in the environment.
A must-see intergenerational documentary that explores environmental justice and recycling in NYC’s urban communitiesShame On You: That Can Be Reused! is a must-see intergenerational documentary that explores environmental justice and recycling in NYC’s urban communities with a focus on the South Bronx. Through interviews with experts, South Bronx residents and youth groups, EVC Youth Producers examine what environmental racism is, whom it affects and how we can make a change. About EVC The Educational Video Center is a non-profit youth media organization dedicated to teaching documentary video as a means to develop the artistic, critical literacy, and career skills of young people, while nurturing their idealism and commitment to social change. Founded in 1984, EVC is a nationally acclaimed leader in the fields of youth media arts and education. Documentary Workshop is a 15-week credit-bearing course that teaches high school students from underserved communities across New York City to research, shoot, and edit compelling documentaries that examine issues of immediate relevance in their lives. Each year, the most talented and committed graduates of EVC’s Documentary Workshop further develop their skills as media-makers through Youth Organizers Television (YO-TV), a paid ten-month internship program. Producing a video commissioned by a client, the YO-TV crewmembers make important professional contacts and work in an environment of support as they transition from high school into college and the media job market.  Shame On You: That Can Be Reused!
Release Year: 2008 Duration: 12 min Availability: Worldwide Related: Environment, Life & Culture, Shorts Shame On You: That Can Be Reused! is a must-see intergenerational documentary that explores environmental justice and recycling in NYC’s urban communities with a focus on the South Bronx. Through interviews with experts, South Bronx residents and youth groups, EVC Youth Producers examine what environmental racism is, whom it affects and how we can make a change. About EVC The Educational Video Center is a non-profit youth media organization dedicated to teaching documentary video as a means to develop the artistic, critical literacy, and career skills of young people, while nurturing their idealism and commitment to social change. Founded in 1984, EVC is a nationally acclaimed leader in the fields of youth media arts and education. Documentary Workshop is a 15-week credit-bearing course that teaches high school students from underserved communities across New York City to research, shoot, and edit compelling documentaries that examine issues of immediate relevance in their lives. Each year, the most talented and committed graduates of EVC’s Documentary Workshop further develop their skills as media-makers through Youth Organizers Television (YO-TV), a paid ten-month internship program. Producing a video commissioned by a client, the YO-TV crewmembers make important professional contacts and work in an environment of support as they transition from high school into college and the media job market. Workshop Producers Tiffany Agosto Jazmin Carrington Priscilla Felix Crystal Henriquez Henry Kim Rhodine Louisaire Oddette Melenciano p>Ashley Nieves p>Anna ResnikoffWorkshop Managers Christine Mendoza Workshop Instructor Kellon Innocent Original Music Kyle Lorde Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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