In 1960, over 50 years ago, ...
...Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace. Since that day, over 210,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 countries.
Today, in a world divided, economically, politically, culturally, where the US’ position in that community is being continually reevaluated, what role, if any, can the Peace Corps play; to what purpose do we send our brightest minds to foreign shores?
To answer this question, this comprehensive documentary about the US Peace Corps takes a look back at the unique history of this independent government agency, a look at its current trials and tribulations, and most importantly, a look forward at the continuing legacy of an agency so unique that its volunteers’ mission continues for the rest of their lives.
We interview Peace Corps historians, administration officials, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, host country nationals, and journalists to understand how this agency was initially created, how it evolved over time, and where it is headed. We visit volunteers at their site and Peace Corps country offices. We talk with host country nationals from high ranking government officials to local villagers, and we learn from the many volunteers that are continuing their work long after their Peace Corps service has ended.
Peace Corps volunteers are a unique brand of storytellers, and every year the body of work in literature and film/video grows by more fascinating stories. However, it is high time for a documentary on the agency itself. Please, help us finish this program, by donating what you can.
Today, in a world divided, economically, politically, culturally, where the US’ position in that community is being continually reevaluated, what role, if any, can the Peace Corps play; to what purpose do we send our brightest minds to foreign shores?
To answer this question, this comprehensive documentary about the US Peace Corps takes a look back at the unique history of this independent government agency, a look at its current trials and tribulations, and most importantly, a look forward at the continuing legacy of an agency so unique that its volunteers’ mission continues for the rest of their lives.
We interview Peace Corps historians, administration officials, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, host country nationals, and journalists to understand how this agency was initially created, how it evolved over time, and where it is headed. We visit volunteers at their site and Peace Corps country offices. We talk with host country nationals from high ranking government officials to local villagers, and we learn from the many volunteers that are continuing their work long after their Peace Corps service has ended.
Peace Corps volunteers are a unique brand of storytellers, and every year the body of work in literature and film/video grows by more fascinating stories. However, it is high time for a documentary on the agency itself. Please, help us finish this program, by donating what you can.