Read HERE @ b-listed!

Fifteen New York City high-school teens have created “Discovered”, a machinama film on human sex trafficking. What is machinama? I wasn’t sure either, but it’s essentially digital animation from video game footage.

The film was created for a project by Global Kids, and TODAY, July 1st, the young innovative filmmakers will present their work at the first annual Festival on digital media. The 10-minute video is extremely creative and it’s intent is to educate their peers about issues on human trafficking.

Evin Cruz, 16, says of his film, “I hope people can be more aware of what goes on, and I hope the government can play a stronger role in what’s happening to end the suffering.”

For more information read HERE! And if you are in NYC, check out the premiere.

Event Details:

When: Wednesday, July 1st, 6pm-8pm

Where: ...

Are you watching “I’m a celebrity get me out of here!“  We hope not (because Heidi and Spencer are rude and embarrasing) and think it’s about time someone on TV tried to do something positive with the platform they have called prime time television.

photo courtesy of the NY Times

The Philanthropist, airing for the first time on NBC this Wednesday, revolves around a chief executive who, after the death of his young son, decides to dedicate himself to charitable causes such as fighting starvation in Haiti and aiding sweatshop workers in Myanmar.

Read more @ b-listed!

http://blisted.breakthrough.tv/b-activists-go-to-7-11-before-it-closes-shop-on-immigration-2592

 For fans of Showtime’s hit TV series Weeds, I’m sure you’re aware of this week’s Season 5 premiere. Although I have yet to watch the newest episode (as I remain quite anticipated…). I wonder what impact a show called Weeds, a blatant drug reference, is having on immigration...Read more "Weeds" commentary in regards to immigration at b-listed!

Breakthrough’s very own Mallika Dutt was honored in Verve Magazine, India’s premier women’s international magazine, as one of India’s 50 most influential women. The mag spoke to Dutt about our Bell Bajao (Ring the Bell) campaign against domestic violence that, through TV and other media, shows people knocking on doors when they hear a domestic quarrel...See more about Dutt's honors on b-listed!

Breakthrough's immigration video, "Death by Detention", has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 DoGooderTV Nonprofit Awards from over 400 entries! Help us win by voting for the video here. Be sure to submit the vote by midnight on April 25th!

Hey everyone,

It is hard to forget the Ecuadorean Jose Sucuzhanay beaten to death in New Jersey back in December, or recently, the 37-year old Marcelo Lucero who was stabbed by teenagers just because he was Mexican. Hate crimes against immigrants are on the rise and need to be stopped--and YOU can help! Visit this site to read, learn, and act against all forms of hate in the immigration debate. You can also visit our own Breakthrough site to find out more about immigration and human rights. Act now--your voice makes a difference!


www.breakthrough.tv

Philanthromedia TV Features Breathrough's Use of New Media

Hi everyone,

PhilanthroMedia picked Breakthrough as one of four new cutting-edge organizations that are using creative methods to successfully engage young people for a list called the PhilanthroFour of Youth Engagement. Check out the video featuring us here!

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