Curated by Young Life

Curated by Young Life

Young Life has curated a collection of short films, conversations, and discussion guides to empower its staff and alumni to use the power of story to engage with the next generation. To learn more about Windrider, check out our website: www.windriderinstitute.org.

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  • To My Father
    Movie + 3 extras

    To My Father

    Movie + 3 extras

    Knights of Columbus Triumph of the Human Spirit Award recipient at the 2024 Windrider Summit.

    To My Father depicts Deaf actor Troy Kotsur's journey to winning an Oscar and his father's inspiring influence on him, despite a tragic accident.

  • The Last Repair Shop

    Movie

    Academy Award® Winner. In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives ha...

  • Forged
    Movie + 2 extras

    Forged

    Movie + 2 extras

    In a world of automation and routine, Forged highlights how mentorship and trust at a gear manufacturing company allow workers to realize their fullest potential on and off the job.

  • The Best Chef in the World

    Movie + 1 extra

    The French Laundry, run by legendary chef Thomas Keller, has often been recognized as the best restaurant in the world, but few know the story of its original founder, Sally Schmitt. In an emotional final interview before her passing in March 2022, Sally tells her own story as a pioneering chef o...

  • Mother Teresa: No Greater Love

    Movie + 2 extras

    Filmed on 5 continents, this extraordinary film reveals not just who Mother Teresa of Calcutta was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized through the Missionaries of Charity today.

  • Beneath the Ink
    Movie + 4 extras

    Beneath the Ink

    Movie + 4 extras

    As society's belief systems are seemingly changing, or even reverting in time, one Ohio artist is challenging his community by saying, "bring me your mistakes". Inspired by recent events, Billy Joe White and his Red Rose Tattoo Studio are promoting one simple concept…ERASE THE HATE. Beneath the...

  • Explore More Windrider Films!

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    Explore the Full List of Movies on Windrider Studios! From award-winning films to exclusive Windrider conversations, this content is available to watch from any device, at home, or on the go. Check out Windrider's Complete Film Catalogue here: https://www.windriderstudios.org/film-catalogue

  • Kintsugi
    Movie + 3 extras

    Kintsugi

    Movie + 3 extras

    Kintsugi is a 16th century process of mending broken shards of pottery. Visual artist Mako Fujimura and Kintsugi Maker Kunio Nakamura, invite us to imagine how this ancient artform might help us find healing in the midst of trauma and come to a deeper understanding of the redemptive character of ...

  • The Originals

    Movie

    Watch the full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmvKNpEJJ-c. Jonathan Cipiti, Creative Director of the Windrider Institute, sits down with the winners of the CT Creative Storytelling Award: Cristina Costantini, Alfie Koetter, and their daughter Peggy!

  • A Concerto is a Conversation

    Movie + 2 extras

    Academy Award® Nominated. A virtuoso jazz pianist and film composer tracks his family’s lineage through his 91-year-old grandfather from Jim Crow Florida to the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

  • DeKalb Elementary
    Movie + 2 extras

    DeKalb Elementary

    Movie + 2 extras

    Inspired by a 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Grab My Hand: A Letter to My Dad

    Movie

    A personal story of grief, those we look up to, and how the interactions we may deem insignificant may play a huge part in how we live our lives.

  • Are You Still There?

    Movie

    A dead car battery leaves Safa stranded alone in a strip mall parking lot.

  • Explore Resources on Windrider Studios!

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    Windrider aims to spark thoughtful conversation around significant topics in our culture. These resources pair with films to aid in guiding and promoting these conversations. Check out Windrider's Complete Film Catalogue here: https://www.windriderstudios.org/film-catalogue