FILMS BYKIDS

Films By Kids Season 4 Promo

Young people from diverse cultures document their experience dealing with war and displacement, mental wellbeing, climate change, and sustainable agriculture in the new season of Films BYkids. Accomplished filmmakers are paired with youth from around the world to create short, personal documentaries that encourage understanding about universal issues and help foster empathy and global citizenry.

Films By Kids Season 4 Promo

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  • Another World is Possible: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Another World is Possible

    S4 E404 - 26m 46s

    20-year-old Helena Marschall is one of Germany’s most prominent youth climate activists, having co-created Fridays for Future Germany—a branch of the youth-led climate awareness movement inspired by Greta Thunberg. Helena documents how she and fellow activists protest a mining company’s plan to bulldoze a German village and shares her passion for climate justice and the power of youth activism.

  • Beekeeper: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Beekeeper

    S4 E403 - 26m 46s

    Kentucky teen Keith Griffith III began beekeeping when both of his parents were incarcerated as a way to cope with stress. Now, Keith runs a honey business and is a mental health and environmental advocate. Keith shines a light on the ways in which bees have taught him about cooperation, community, and emotional well-being.

  • Seeds of Life: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Seeds of Life

    S4 E402 - 26m 46s

    Diya Payal, a 14-year-old from India, developed an interest in plant biodiversity as a child. Mentored by filmmaker Camilla Becket, Diya explores how climate change and industrial agriculture are threatening plant species. She shines a light on sustainable agriculture and examines the ways in which food, family and farming are connected to her to piritual relationship with the natural world.

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