Films

Everyday heroes. Unseen artists. Quiet forces of change. This series celebrates the people who illuminate the world from its margins through preserving culture, shaping lives, and making history in places we too often overlook.

WE WERE THE SCENERY (15 min.) In a remarkable true story, two Vietnamese refugees find themselves as background extras in Apocalypse Now.

SWIMMING WITH BUTTERFLIES (8 min.) After missing the bronze by 1/100ths of a second at the 2016 Paralympics, swimmer Lizzi Smith shares the inspiring story of how changing her self-perception allowed her to reclaim the pool.

ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS (33 min.) Follows veteran CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they embark on a seven-year-long project to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.

TIGER (13 min.) Dana Tiger, an indigenous artist, activist, and living legend breathes new life into her family’s iconic Tiger T-shirt company.

SHANTI RIDES SHOTGUN (8 min.) NYC’s most beloved driving instructor hits the road with humor, patience, and an unbeatable playlist, guiding students through more than traffic.