Did you ever want to know what it was like to be a slum dweller in Ethiopia? Or a gay rights activist living in New York? Or how about a first grader in Virginia? Eight-Billion Lives, a platform for short documentary films, sets out to satisfy your curiosity. It showcases the work of independent filmmakers, encouraging them to be storytellers and documentarians of daily life around the world. They believe that understanding the way people live around the globe will help foster interconnectedness and appreciation of culture. In turn, I believe it also fosters empathy, compassion, and a deep appreciation of others’ wisdom.
If you need a dose of inspiration or want to contribute to this project, explore 8BL at http://8billionlives.com.
One of my personal favorites, is the film about Shigekazu Yamazaki, lifelong learner and resident of Osaka, Japan. http://www.8billionlives.com/shigekazu-yamazaki/
