2008 Brower Youth Awards 2010
Distributed by The Video Project, PO Box 411376, San Francisco, CA 94141-1376; 800-475-2638
Produced by Sharon Smith
Directed by Sharon Smith
DVD, color, 25 min.
Jr. High - Adult
Adolescence, Environmental Studies
Date Entered: 06/10/2010
Reviewed by Nicole Cooke, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJEvery year the 2008 Brower Youth Awards (part of the Earth Island Institutes) recognizes 6 outstanding young adults who have committed themselves to environmental projects and causes. Named after environmentalist David Brower, and considered to be North America's top environmental prize for young adults, the 2008 recipients represent diversity in race, gender, goals and projects. But what they all have in common are their passion, and obvious and vocal initiative for all things related to saving the planet and mankind.
This compilation of short winner profiles gives students a taste of what their peers are involved in and will hopefully inspire them to action in their own communities. Inspiring and informative, The Brower Youth Awards is of good quality in terms of video, audio and editing components, and is recommended. This film best suited for school libraries, and compliments curriculum units on environmental studies and volunteerism.