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Full Frame: Emerging Economies

September 14, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Simple ideas

On this week’s Full Frame, we talk with people who prove that simple ideas can foster change, make a profound impact and even save lives.

September 9, 2016

Jail petting zoo: Inmates save exotic animals

A Florida prison lets inmates care for exotic animals at its petting zoo.

September 9, 2016

Michael Faye: Giving directly

Imagine giving cash to someone in need, with no strings attached. They could do use it however they chose. It may sound odd, but that’s exactly what GiveDirectly, a top‐ranked international charity, does.

September 9, 2016

Jake Harriman: Fighting the war on poverty

U.S. military veteran Jake Harriman talks about fighting terrorism by ending extreme global poverty.

September 9, 2016

Eugene Cho: Giving one day’s wages

One Day’s Wages Founder Eugene Cho talks about his grassroots movement to end extreme global poverty.

September 7, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Ending global poverty

This week on Full Frame, we talk with those who are taking innovative and new approaches in the fight to eradicate global poverty.

September 2, 2016

Lola the Illustrator: One girl leaving a big mark

At the age of eight, Lola Glass is one of a few female artists painting in this male-dominated art scene.

September 2, 2016

Girl Effect: Ending the poverty cycle

Girl Effect challenges the world to see girls as part of the solution to ending the cycle of global poverty.

September 2, 2016

Women’s Voices Now: Empowering women through film

Women’s Voices Now uses film to bring awareness to the difficulties faced by women around the globe.

September 2, 2016

Crossroads: Ugandan women share their stories

Ugandan writer Lydia Namubiru and former Wall Street Journal reporter Christopher Conte discuss their book about the stories of Ugandan women.

September 2, 2016

Denise Dunning: Investing in girls

Rise Up Founder, Denise Dunning talks about empowering girls to make a difference in their communities, their countries and maybe even the world.

August 30, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Empowered voices for women

This week on Full Frame, we meet those who are determined to defy the odds and speak up for and in defense of women, worldwide.

August 13, 2016

Diversity in Hollywood: Asian directors making a difference

Asian American directors talk about the state of minority casting in Hollywood.

August 13, 2016

Michelle Villemaire: Correcting yellowface

Blogger and Thai-American actor Michelle Villemaire talks about her project ‘Correcting Yellowface.’

August 13, 2016

Maz Jobrani: Breaking stereotypes

Iranian American Actor, Maz Jobrani discusses how he uses humor to change Hollywood and society’s stereotypes of Middle Easterners.

August 13, 2016

Jason Scott Lee: Fighting for visibility

Chinese American actor Jason Scott Lee talks about whitewashing in Hollywood

August 9, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Hollywood minority report

It’s the talk of Hollywood, but it’s not about the latest blockbuster. Whitewashing is happening in Tinseltown and minority actors say they’re tired of being overlooked for major roles.

August 6, 2016

Marilyn vos Savant: Super genius

American columnist Marilyn vos Savant talks about her unique life as a super genius.

August 6, 2016

Thessalonika Arzu-Embry: Ambitious and smart teen

At just 17, Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is on track to complete a doctorate program this summer. She talks about how she’s accomplished so much in so very little time.

August 6, 2016

Yoshiro NakaMats: The greatest inventor in the world

World famous inventors Yoshiro Nakamatsu, aka Dr. NakaMats, talks about his unique inventions.

August 6, 2016

Nima Arkani-Hamed: Physics beyond Einstein

Physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed talks about China’s plans to build world’s largest particle accelerator.

August 3, 2016

This week on Full Frame: 21st century geniuses

This week on Full Frame, we introduce you to those who are among the world’s 21st century geniuses.

July 23, 2016

Eddie Huang: Returning to China

Comedian, chef and writer Eddie Huang talks about the inspiration behind his latest book, Double Cup Love: On the Trail of Family, Food and Broken Hearts in China.

July 23, 2016

Gene Luen Yang: Ambassador for young people

Graphic novelist, Gene Luen Yang talked about what inspired him to tell his cultural story.

July 23, 2016

Mamak Khadem: Music bridging cultures

Iranian-American songstress Mamak Khadem uses ancient Persian poetry and a progressive, bold sound to bridge cultural traditions.

July 23, 2016

Asian American Artists Foundation: Fighting for Hollywood diversity

Philip Fung and Julia Lam talk about the mission of A3 Foundation which supports Asian-American artists in the American entertainment media.

July 23, 2016

Hisham Breedlove: Hitting the high notes

Zimbabwean opera singer Hisham Breedlove offers people an unforgettable musical experience where they may least expect it.

July 19, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Cultural stories that spur change

This week on Full Frame, conversations with cultural storytellers who are spurring change.

May Lee with Mohammed Ashour and Gabe Mott

July 16, 2016

Aspire Foods: Insects as nourishment

Founders of Asprie Foods, Mohammed Ashour and Gabe Mott share their vision of insect farming as a sustainable food solution.

July 16, 2016

Jen Rustemeyer: Minimizing food waste

Filmmaker Jen Rustemeyer discusses the issue of food waste.

July 16, 2016

Food Forward: Reinvigorating surplus produce

Volunteer organization, Food Forward gives surplus produce, that could otherwise go to waste, to those in need.

July 16, 2016

Ethan Brown: The future of protein

Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, discusses the future of plant-based protein.

July 12, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Eradicating Hunger

This week on Full Frame, we look at some of the innovative, and perhaps a little unconventional, ideas for eradicating hunger around the world, once and for all.

June 29, 2016

Taking it Full Frame: Aspen Ideas Festival 2016

The annual Aspen Ideas Festival is a unique forum that showcases a diverse group of speakers and themes to discuss today’s most pressing issues and set trends.

June 18, 2016

The Telling Room: Helping immigrant teens tell their stories

Full Frame takes a look at The Telling Room’s unique educational program and the impact it’s having, not only on the lives of students, but also bringing tolerance to a community.

Scott Himelstein & Steve Vosloo with May Lee

June 18, 2016

Technology as a tool: Transforming the way we learn

Scott Himelstein and Steve Vosloo share their vision for using technology as a tool for transforming the way we learn.

June 18, 2016

Shohreh Aghdashloo: Empowering girls through education

Iranian-American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo shares her story about her award-winning career and tells us more about Mother Miracle’s education programs.

June 18, 2016

Fereshteh Forough: Breaking gender barriers

Activist and educator Fereshteh Forough discusses her mission to break gender barriers.

June 16, 2016

Full Frame Snapshot: George Takei

Takei discusses his remarkable journey as an Asian-American in the media and and his thoughts on some of today’s most controversial headlines, including the issue of whitewashing and yellow face in Hollywood.

June 15, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Education for one and all

Full Frame talks with those who are dedicated to providing an education for people throughout the world.

June 11, 2016

Nina Cheng: Finding fulfilling occupations

HiHo CEO Nina Cheng talks about her own career adventures and how HiHo aims to impact the job search landscape.

June 11, 2016

Stella Mateo: Getting women in the driver’s seat

She Taxis Founder Stella Mateo discussed the advantages of being both behind the wheel and in the passenger seat of SheTaxis.

June 11, 2016

Hyperloop Technologies: Changing the way we travel

See how students from UCLA’s IDEAS campus envision travel of the future.

June 11, 2016

Matt Dalio: Changing the world one computer at a time

Endless Computers CEO Matt Dalio talks about his hope of bringing computers to the masses and how he’s making that a reality.

June 10, 2016

Andres Amador: Awe-inspiring art

Earthscape artist Andres Amador showed us how he creates his awe-inspiring art.

June 7, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Reinventing the wheel

This week on Full Frame, we talk with innovators whose new approach to some ordinary tasks is not only making the daily grind easier, but also making the world a better place.