SOUR: Skateboarding for Peace in the Middle East. This film asks the real question — “What does an instrument of peace look like?” Filmed during the Lebanon/Israel War of 2006, SOUR features a youthful ensemble of top Arab and Israeli skaters jumping borders and culture barriers to share a united passion for skating and life. In essence, ‘Sour,’ is a film about doing the things you love with people you’re not supposed to like.
A short video clip exploring the contradiction between global progress and widespread poverty, disease, and environmental decay. The Pachamama Alliance describes the current condition of the planet in terms shared responsibility, cooperation, and the willingness to cultivate new perspectives. In this endeavor, science is at the core of efforts to develop new ways of thinking, listening, and communicating together. In addition, this video highlights the value of tapping into indigenous knowledge and culture as a means of exploring better ways of living.
