Countries: CA

In 4REAL Peru, host Sol Guy and actress Cameron Diaz trek high into the Andes Mountains of Peru where young medicine man, Puma Singona, of the Quechua people, is keeping his people’s ancient traditions and wisdom alive. As a young person, Puma sits on a council of elders, runs a youth cultural group and is recognized worldwide for his healing work. Sol and Cameron join Puma to participate in cultural ceremonies, to learn about Quechua traditions and to share a passion for protecting and respecting the environment. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Colonization, Cultural Traditions, Gratitude, Media and its Role in Social Change, and Environmental Stewardship.

In 4REAL Pawnee, host Sol Guy takes actor Casey Affleck to the Pawnee Nation reservation in Oklahoma to meet Native leader Crystal Echo Hawk and her NVision crew. NVision, a collective of Native men and women, uses hip hop, popular culture, visual and performing arts to create a dialogue with youth about ways to realize their vision for leadership and success. Sol and Casey witness the challenges of reservation life and are inspired by the overall resilience of the Pawnee community. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Colonization, Residential Schools, Aboriginal Stereotypes, Respect for Elders, Media Arts for Empowerment and Social Change.

In 4REAL Vancouver, host Sol Guy brings actress Eva Mendes to his hometown to connect with community advocate Liz Evans and her organization, the Portland Hotel Society (PHS). Liz and her staff are on the frontlines of lending dignity and stability to the lives of the people living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood rife with homelessness, addiction and disease. By spending time with individuals at PHS, both Eva and Sol begin to understand and develop compassion for the people living in what is known as Canada’s “poorest postal code.” Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Substance Misuse, Stereotypes, Homelessness, Poverty and Active Citizenship.

In 4REAL Yawanawan host Sol Guy takes Academy Award-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to meet Indigenous leaders Chief Tashka and Laura Yawanawa. Tashka and Laura’s fight for their land, focus on their economy and commitment to traditions have empowered the Yawanawa and brought them back from the brink of cultural extinction. Sol and Joaquin journey on single-engine planes and tiny boats deep into the Brazilian Amazon where they learn about the importance of the rainforest, and traditions and history of the vibrant Yawanawa community. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Cultural Diversity, Deforestation, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Leadership.