Holly Mosher is an award-winning filmmaker dedicated to bringing socially conscious films to the public. Her latest documentary, Bonsai: Celebrating the Work of Muhammad Yunus, focuses on the work of Nobel Prize winner Yunus and his microcredit organization Grameen Bank. Mosher will appear Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in Santa Monica as part of Empowerment Works’ Artist in Action Series. The event will offer a sneak preview of Bonsai to raise completion funds for the film and begin outreach programs for microcredit and social business. LAist spoke to the Venice-based Mosher about her inspiring documentary and applying sustainability to capitalism. more ›

This holiday season many want to help others but will say: "what can I do to help? I don't have that much money to give." Thanks to Kiva you don't need much. more ›