Rob Bethke

Speaking for those who can't speak for themselves.

<p><span>At United World Media we produce and distribute educational documentary films that promote social justice around the world and unify diverse people groups.</span></p> <p><span>The visual arts have proven to be powerful tools for social change throughout history, and film in particular over the last century. &nbsp;These tools can be used toward destructive ends as seen from the divisiveness created from the nationalistic propaganda films of the mid-twentieth century (<em>Triumph of the Will,&nbsp;</em>1935), but films have also proven to be a powerful catalyst for social progress (<em>Hearts and Minds</em>, 1974). &nbsp;Our primary task is to bring more positive, educational films to the mainstream American marketplace and inspire advocacy for global justice through audience awareness.</span></p> <p>We desire to see a WORLD where people are informed about the lives of their global neighbors; a WORLD where individuals identify themselves as part of the human family rather than defenders of their own tribe, group, or nation; a WORLD where human rights abuses are never tolerated and the community of nations takes swift action to protect the helpless from suffering; a UNITED WORLD where members of the global neighborhood celebrate the uniqueness and similarities of all people across our planet.</p> <p>We believe that the combination of knowledge and empathy can be a powerful force that motivates individuals to address important challenges facing our world.&nbsp; We believe in journalistic fairness and the importance of demonstrating the complexity of the issues and the many perspectives involved. &nbsp;We believe that the dominant ideology of &ldquo;national self-interest&rdquo; often stands in the way of our responsibility to help the suffering and oppressed outside of our own borders. &nbsp;We believe that unity and understanding among members of the global neighborhood is the most effective tool for bringing about needed social reforms.</p> <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p>

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