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From the fundamental rights proclaimed in the American and French declarations of independence to the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Hannah Arendt’s furious critiques, the definition of what it means to be human has been hotly debated. But the history of human rights—and their abuses—is also a richly illustrated one. Following this picture trail, Human Rights In Camera takes an innovative approach by examining the visual images that have accompanied human rights struggles and the passionate responses people have had to them.

This documentary video describes the phenomenon known as "Peak Oil", its potential impact on our lives, and the work of citizen groups in Northern California communities to ease the transition to a sustainable world without fossil fuels.