In 2000, When we completed work on our first documentary, The Witness, we felt good about the story told by the film, but really had no idea how audiences would respond.

We were surprised and delighted when The Witness received the award for Best Documentary at its film festival premiere. It soon became a film festival favorite, winning nine more top awards as well as receiving enthusiastic reviews from both viewers and members of the press.

Touched by this story of one man's remarkable change of heart, people of all ages and backgrounds spontaneously began to take an active role in helping Tribe of Heart bring The Witness to a larger audience. In fact, so many people wanted to help in so many different ways, we often could not keep up!

By 2002, thousands of people had purchased copies of The Witness over the internet to share with their families and friends, along the way bringing the film to the attention of journalists, broadcasters, celebrities, and national political leaders. Enthusiastic viewers organized hundreds of public screenings in their communities, at local theaters, schools, university campuses, libraries, and places of worship. They also brought The Witness to international audiences, partnering with us to translate the film into many languages, an effort that continues to this day.

As awareness of The Witness grew, so did appreciation for the positive effect it was having on so many lives. A constant flow of helpful suggestions and creative ideas helped us achieve an ever-larger impact. Donations came in to meet the need for developing outreach and educational programs for the film, as well as to cover the cost of producing our next documentary project, Peaceable Kingdom.

Needless to say, this experience completely changed the course of our lives. We have learned that when we work together in service of something larger and more important than ourselves, making a difference is far easier, and far more rewarding, than we ever imagined possible.

In the simplest terms, we have seen with our own eyes that one person's change of heart can truly change the world. And while our human society is often overwhelmed with cynicism, exploitation and violence, many small and simple but positive changes made by many people can become very powerful wave of transformation and peaceful change.

We invite you to join us on this journey of self-discorvery and service in benefit of those who are most vulnerable, human and non-human alike. Along the way, we will learn so much, make many new friends, and share the joy of doing this much needed work.