Pedal it Forward

Pedal It Forward is a short documentary directed by J. Cole Gerke, that teaches viewers about Freddy Candia, a passionate innovator in Cochabamba, Bolivia. In a country where 64% of the population lives below the poverty line, Freddy is transforming lives through pedal-powered machines, bici-máquinas which are repurposed bicycles that provide essential services by creating clean energy for soap production, and even hot showers. His creativity is not just in the field of technology, it's also about sustainability, and all of this helps the community. Directed by J. Cole Gerke, the film captures Freddy's commitment to breaking cycles of poverty and pollution with compassion and creativity. With footage that gets you into his creative space, the film provides a deep dive into Freddy’s creative process and decision making. Through his work with the NGO, Freddy shows how one person's vision can spark a movement toward a more equitable and positive future. DIRECTOR J. Cole Gerke PRODUCER Catjia Rehkamp CINEMATOGRAPHER Ewelina Kolakowska EDITOR Brian Walsh _________________________________ Curated by Actuality Abroad Uploaded by Planet Classroom 🌎 Follow us on: ❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetclassroom ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetclassroom ❤️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/planetclassroom ❤️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/planet-classroom 🌎 View more content at https://www.planetclassroom.world The Planet Classroom Network, brings together musicians, dancers, video game creators, filmmakers, activists, learning innovators, and emerging technologists from around the world to entertain, educate and engage youth, and to provide a rich cultural experience for all. Content showcased for youth and by youth on the Planet Classroom Network is provided by over 30 cultural organizations from around the world. Young people globally play a significant role in conceptualizing, creating, and producing the network's vision and programming. 0:00-0:53: Pollution and Poverty in Cochabamba 0:54-2:11: CECAM at the Center 2:12- 3:14: Water Scarcity in Cochabama 3:15- 4:24: The Benefits of Bicycle Machines 4:25- 6:28: Collaboration for Change 6:29- 7:15: Sourcing Bike Materials 7:16- 8:27: Turning Degraining in Educating 8:28- 9:50: Turning Ideas into Action 9:51- 10:09: End Credits