Los científicos del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos explican cómo utilizan técnicas cartográficas avanzadas para entender la historia volcánica de Lassen Peak, una de las montañas más impresionantes de California. Dirigido por Tita Aime Cardona Will Goldenberg Melinda Bailey

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey explain how they use advanced mapping techniques to understand the volcanic history of Lassen Peak, one of California’s most striking mountains. Directed by Tita Aime Cardona Will Goldenberg Melinda Bailey

At the 44th Annual Northern California Emmy Awards on Saturday night, Becoming California was awarded an EMMY for Best Cultural/Historical Documentary. Its producer/director, Kit Tyler, also received an EMMY for Best Editing of a non-news program. Becoming California received nominations in four categories. The EMMY award is presented for outstanding achievement in television by The […]

May 7, 2015 – On Wednesday the San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced nominees for the 44th Annual Northern California Emmy Awards. We are excited to announce that the Legacy Project’s 2-hour program Becoming California was nominated for four EMMY Awards, including Best Documentary Program.  It also received nominations in […]

The Legacy Project’s 2-hour public television documentary, Becoming California, will screen at the 2015 Los Angeles Harbor International Film Festival (LAHIFF).  The 12th annual LAHIFF will be held April 9-12, 2015 at the vintage art deco movie palace Warner Grand Theatre in historic downtown San Pedro. Becoming California, which made its television broadcast debut last September 2014, will […]

Capital Public Radio’s Beth Ruyak talks with Executive Producer Jim Baxter about Becoming California and its October 6, 2014 broadcast on KVIE in Sacramento.  Insight with Beth Ruyak is a daily, in-depth interview program providing context and background to the issues that face California and the Sacramento region.  The radio program aired on October 6, […]

In California a new story of environmental change is emerging. It is a story that tells how nature and civilization are no longer adversaries but partners, together creating healthy environments amid vibrant economies. A new documentary funded largely by the National Science Foundation offers this hopeful vision for a sustainable future in its public television […]

Can we be good stewards of the natural world? The California Environmental Legacy Project posed this question in an interview short to scientist and educator Michael Rosenzweig. You might be surprised by his answer. Video Production: Kit Tyler, Cameron Farboud Video Editing: Cameron Farboud Aerial Photography: Ron Chapple Music: Thomas Newman

When it comes to the natural environment and how we live in it, do we have a goal? William McDonough shares his perspective in an interview short for the California Environmental Legacy Project.     Video Production: Kit Tyler, Cameron Farboud Video Editing: Cameron Farboud Aerial Photography: Ron Chapple Archival Images: NASA Music: Thomas Newman

Premieres this September 10, 2014 on KQED in San Francisco and nationally on September 24. Becoming California tells the epic story of environmental change on America’s western edge. Narrated by award-winning actress Jane Fonda and with an original score by legendary musician Pat Metheny, Becoming California is a stunning tribute to California’s diverse and breathtakingly […]