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Roots of Unity

Roots of Unity exists to make the systems that shape our lives visible. From water and energy to data center infrastructure and beyond, we translate complex science and data into stories that deepen understanding and empower better decisions. Because people can’t act in their own interest—or the public’s—if they don’t understand how the world around them works.

Join the Allegheny Trail Economies Expedition (ALT-EX) in July 2026 to experience the changing economies along West Virginia's iconic trail. Interested in sponsoring this project? Set up a call to sponsor a series or film using this link. Or donate to @rootsofunity-media on Venmo.

In Awe of Stars - Teaser

Two young Colombian women, one 13 and growing up in the Amazon rainforest, and the other 20 and striving to overcome adversity in Bogotá’s marginalized neighborhoods, defy economic and gender barriers by following their passion for astronomy. Their journey takes them to NASA, but their true mission goes further: to inspire others and demonstrate that education can truly transform lives. Status: Post-Production.

Natural Connections - Teaser

The Crown of the Continent is one of the most biodiverse places in North America. Centered around Montana, Alberta and British Columbia, this unique ecosystem is a continental trivide: water flows to three different oceans: The Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic. In this short documentary, Emma Crow-Willard bikes around the Crown of the Continent and introduces you to the complex relationships between people and land.

The Idea Factory - Teaser

Without power for six months following Hurricane Maria, and dependent upon importing materials from overseas for their public elementary school students, a small mountain community in Puerto Rico begins to transition towards autonomy by transforming an abandoned building next to the school into a solar-powered factory where they will build the items they once imported. Status: In production. Donate via our fiscal sponsor Film Independent.

Paid to Stay - Teaser

A short film featuring three beneficiaries of West Virginia's relocation incentive program. Status: In development.

Infinite Monkey Theorem - Promo

A short promotional video created for the Infinite Monkey Theorem Wine Bar in Denver, Colorado.

Volunteer Profiles for Citizens' Climate Lobby

Two interviews with volunteers of the Citizens' Climate Lobby Pasadena, California chapter.

Mini Explainer Series for Climate Now

Roots of Unity Media Managing Director Emma Crow-Willard produced all of the videos for the climate science explainer platform, Climate Now.

Explainer series for SRM360

Roots of Unity Managing Director Emma Crow-Willard produced all of the explainer videos for the non-profit SRM360.

Projects

Our 2026 slate includes a water docuseries, a short film about 3 people paid to move to West Virginia to support the economy, a feature documentary about two Colombian girls aspiring to be NASA astronomers, and an adventure to study the changing economies along the Allegheny Trail.

Donate or Sponsor

Roots of Unity is a project of Forward Global, a 501(c)(3). To make a tax-deductible donation, please set up a call using this link.

Let’s create together

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