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“If another nation was doing this to our children, we’d be at war.” ~~ Jeff Bridges, Founder of the End Hunger Network

50 million people in the U.S.—one in four children—don’t know where their next meal is coming from, despite our having the means to provide nutritious, affordable food for all Americans. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine this issue through the lens of three people who are struggling with food insecurity: Barbie, a single Philadelphia mother who grew up in poverty and is trying to provide a better life for her two kids; Rosie, a Colorado fifth-grader who often has to depend on friends and neighbors to feed her and has trouble concentrating in school; and Tremonica, a Mississippi second-grader whose asthma and health issues are exacerbated by the largely empty calories her hardworking mother can afford.

Their stories are interwoven with insights from experts including sociologist Janet Poppendieck, author Raj Patel and nutrition policy leader Marion Nestle; ordinary citizens like Pastor Bob Wilson and teachers Leslie Nichols and Odessa Cherry; and activists such as Witness to Hunger’s Mariana Chilton, Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio and Oscar®-winning actor Jeff Bridges.Ultimately, A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation, and that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides—as they have in the past—that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best interest of us all.

WORKSHOP | Jeff Bridges,Tiffani Brown, Laura Burton Capps, Sam Polk;
AGNT Host: Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell

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500 miles on foot. Bunk-beds. Blisters. Stunning landscapes. World-class snorers. Hot searing sun, freezing cold rain. Kindness from strangers. Debilitating injury. Unexpected romance. No toilet paper when you really need it. Profound grief and deep doubt. Hunger. Laughing with new friends. Total exhaustion. You are guaranteed to experience all of this when walking the ancient pilgrim path, the Camino de Santiago.Across Spain, this sacred path stretches westward to the city of Santiago de Compostela where the bones of the apostle St. James are said to be buried. The Camino is world-renowned; UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site and the Council of Europe declared it the first European Cultural Itinerary. Millions of people from all over the world have traveled this trail for over 1,000 years – in 2010 alone, over 270,000 people attempted the arduous trek – each one a seeker of something.In the Middle Ages, pilgrims sought forgiveness of their sins and admission to heaven. The Camino remains, for many, a quest of faith. Others begin with no spiritual impetus in mind, but nevertheless are drawn to examine their personal beliefs and life purpose. And others are in it simply for the intense physical challenge. Whatever their motivation, no one can predict just how their path will unfold, who they will meet, what personal demons or angels they will face, or what transformations they will undergo by the trail’s end.Walking the Camino is an up-close look at one of humanity’s most time-honored traditions. By following pilgrims from all walks of life as they attempt to cross an entire country on foot with only a backpack, a pair of boots and an open mind, we witness the Camino’s magnetic and miraculous power to change lives. Driven by an inexplicable calling and a grand sense of adventure, each pilgrim throws themselves heart-and-soul into their physical trek to Santiago and, most importantly, their personal journey to themselves.

This Session SPONSORED BY: Centers for Spiritual Living

WORKSHOP | Lydia Smith, Annie O’Neil; AGNT Host: Dr. Kenn Gordon

Let us eat birthday cake! Director/producer/writer of classic film that launched a bold new trend in conscious media, Will Arntz celebrates “What the Bleep’s” 10th anniversary with a video Retrospective and news of “what the bleep is NEXT?” Will is joined by a panel of filmmakers and cast members: Joe Dispensa, Fred Alan Wolf, Betsy Chasse, Mark Vicente. Live performances by Faith RIvera, Gina Rene, Ernie Halter, and Agape sensation, Brenda Eager. Dance away under the stars with local DJ, Steve Fields.

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What the Bleep Do We Know?! is a new type of film. It is part documentary, part story, and part elaborate and inspiring visual effects and animations. The protagonist, Amanda, played by Marlee Matlin, finds herself in a fantastic Alice in Wonderland experience when her daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel, revealing the uncertain world of the quantum field hidden behind what we consider to be our normal, waking reality. She is literally plunged into a swirl of chaotic occurrences, while the characters she encounters on this odyssey reveal the deeper, hidden knowledge she doesn’t even realize she has asked for. Like every hero, Amanda is thrown into crisis, questioning the fundamental premises of her life – that the reality she has believed in about how men are, how relationships with others should be, and how her emotions are affecting her work isn’t reality at all!As Amanda learns to relax into the experience, she conquers her fears, gains wisdom, and wins the keys to the great secrets of the ages, all in the most entertaining way. She is then no longer the victim of circumstances, but she is on the way to being the creative force in her life. Her life will never be the same. Read more . . .

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Shaul, an Israeli, and Nizar, a Palestinian, seem to have little in common but for a shared spirit of entrepreneurship. They create a solar energy company with plans to bring renewable energy to communities in the Palestinian territories. Support for their venture is difficult to gain. From families who question them, to community members who threaten them, and government policies that make collaboration nearly impossible, Shaul and Nizar face many obstacles. Through everything, they grow to respect and trust one another. But though they continue to believe in their project, they recognize that their company cannot succeed without change. They take their story to the Internet and inspire others to work together. What began as a partnership for business becomes a partnership for peace.

WORKSHOP | Susan Koscis; AGNT Host: Dr. Kathy Hearn

Performance procession into theater by UCSB Afro-Brazilian Ensemble (aka Santa Barbara Samba). Film: “World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements”: the story of public school students’ participating in an exercise called the World Peace Game, and their transformation into citizens of the world. Matthew J. Evans, 18 year old filmmaker and recipient of 2014 Art of Making Peace Award, at the United Nations. Presentation by Dr. Christian Sorensen of the 3rd annual Barbara E. Fields Peace Award to SURPRISE 2014 honoree from the New Thought community. Performances by musicians and dancers representing world cultures: Hani Naser, Venerable Tibetan Lama and Gen Now hip-hop wonder, Gina Rene. World Peace Prayer Flag Ceremony with Fumi Johns Stewart from Goi Peace Foundation, Japan.

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The Tibetans describe a type of hell in which souls with tiny mouths are afflicted with enormous, insatiable bellies. These inhabitants are considered ‘the hungry ghosts.’ Michael Imperioli’s directorial debut THE HUNGRY GHOSTS portrays an eclectic group of New Yorkers in search of spiritual and emotional fulfillment. Frank (Steven R. Schirripa, The Sopranos, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) a late-night radio host, is trapped in a tenuous relationship with his son, Matthew (Emory Cohen in his screen debut.), as a result of Frank’s drug addition and gambling problems. When Matthew storms out of a therapy session with his father, he becomes lost in the labyrinth of New York City. With Matthew missing, Frank is forced to confront his ex-wife, Sharon (Sharon Angela, The Sopranos, Tony & Tina’s Wedding), over his fractured relationship with his son. While searching for his son, Frank meets Nadia (Aunjanue Ellis, Ray, True Blood.) Nadia recently left her destructive, alcoholic lover Gus (Nick Sandow, Connie & Carla, Third Watch) and is trying to get her life back on track. She turns to spirituality to help her find peace as Gus aggressively tries to win her back. THE HUNGRY GHOSTS deals with the intersection of several perishing lives stuck in a cycle they wish to escape, capturing the zeitgeist of our post-millennium New York City, in which the desperation of the West collides with the religious teachings of the East.

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WORKSHOP | Michael Imperioli, AGNT Host: Dr. Kathy Hearn w/ Rev. Jim Lee

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This is the world premier of this film which is creating a buzz such as “the biggest film for our movement since “The Secret” and “What The Bleep!?” With its unprec- edented convocation of some of the world’s greatest spiritual thinkers, writers, and scientists, including Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Paulo Coelho, and Eckhart Tolle,the film – and the book of the same name — investigate the incredible power of the heart and how it can lead us to our true purpose in life..

Featuring Michael Bernard Beckwith, Louie Schwartzberg, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Rickie Byars Beckwith
Welcome by AGNT President, Michael Bernard Beckwith. Short films and presentations by Oprah guest, Louie Schwartzberg (“Gratitude,” narrated by Bro. David Steindl-Rast), Film clip and talk by Barbara Marx Hubbard (“Our Story”). Concert featuring Rickie Byars Beckwith, Faith Rivera, Harold Payne, and the MakePeace Brothers. Orientation for all activities and opportunities during festival week, demo features for your festival APP, and meet our Sponsors..