The New Heros is a four-hour series, hosted by Robert Redford, which tells the 
dramatic stories of fourteen social entrepreneurs who bring innovative, 
empowering solutions to the most intractable social problems around the world. 
Each story in this unique series illustrates the amazing changes that are 
possible when an innovative idea is coupled with optimism, a strategy for 
action, and a passionate belief in human potential.

The New Heroes tells the dramatic stories of 14 daring people from all corners 
of the globe who, against all odds, are successfully alleviating poverty and 
illness, combating unemployment and violence, and bringing education, light, 
opportunity and freedom to poor and marginalized people around the world.

http://www.pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/