New Orleans Film Festival (2008)
Amidst the San Juan Islands - an archipelago of more than 170 islands in upper Puget Sound - live several pods of orcas known collectively as the Southern Residents. Though the species is often referred to as "killer whales," this group of orcas eats fish, not marine animals. Scientists Kenneth Balcomb and Paul Spong are recording the movements of these incredible creatures, with the hopes that their findings will help protect future generations.


Philanthropist Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team set out for India, a land ascribed with deep spiritual and philosophical roots - a land of magic. Here, under the inspirational guidance of Swamiji Muni Baba and his beloved Ganges River, they take an unforgettable journey to discover the spiritual nature of philanthropy and find ways in which we can all practice the art of compassionate giving.




