Jarratt Taylor

With an unlimited MUNI card and the entire day ahead of us, moments and scenes that define San Francisco are captured in this short that chronicles a day in the life of the city.

In the middle of the 20th century, Mt. Angel Abbey was home to 150 monks. Today, the number is around 50. In light of the many conveniences in a modern world, will someone still answer the call to be a 21st century monk?

Aline is a senior at Roosevelt High School in Portland, OR. Originally from the Congo, she immigrated to the US after the civil war broke out. The transition to life in America hasn't been easy for her. She's had to learn a new language, make new friends, and come to grips with the reality of living in the US. Despite these challenges she continues to push herself to try new experiences. This is one of those times. Watch her as she tries to make it to the State Wrestling Championship.

Challenge Day is a traveling workshop tailored for high school students in an effort to break barriers. Focused on the similarities they possess rather than their differences, students go through multiple activities to learn more about themselves and each other. We went to Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon to spend the day and learn more about Challenge Day and the difference the workshop makes on students.

Dan Sudran and his crew from the Community Science Workshop Network recover a whale carcass that washed up on the shore in Pescadero.

Aaron Wilburn is one of 108 Mastersmiths in the world. From his modest studio in Redding, CA, he forges knives that sell for thousands of dollars.

Spot created for Current TV's Climate Crisis Video Competition. Out of 70 submissions it was chosen as one of the five Official Selections.

Spot created for Current TV's Climate Crisis Video Competition. Chosen as a finalist.

Ms. Pat knows growing up isn't easy. She hopes her class in social etiquette gives kids the skills to make it.

Current spends some time with City Repair, an organization based in Portland that aims to build a more "community-oriented and ecologically sustainable society" by reclaiming areas in various neighborhoods and building things that bring the people together. From placing benches and structures in areas for people to sit in and talk, to putting kiosks up for posting local events, to painting large murals in intersections and parks, it is a great way to bring communities closer together and make those areas feel bonded.

Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas play "Sorry I Stole Your Man" from their debut album Secret Evil, in the studio at OPB, Portland OR.
Audio: Steven Kray
Video editor: Jarratt Taylor
Shooters: Jarratt Taylor, Sam Smith, David Christensen
Executive Producer: David Christensen