Forces for Nature – ON DEMAND!

Episode 1: Ben Lecomte

Program Description: Forces for Nature is a program with world renowned explorers, adventurers, activists, innovators, and celebrities narrating stories about adventures and experiences which have shaped views on the planet and its survival. Watch and listen as our planet heroes share their personal encounters, trials, wins, and discuss real environmentalism. This program combines oral storytelling, interview, and imagery to paint the picture. Featuring storytellers sharing their personal experiences which transformed their lives and their commitment to a better future for our planet. Styled as a documentary, each episode will utilize video, photos, diagrams, and illustrations to complement each hero’s story.

Episode Description: Ben Lecomte is no stranger to our oceans. He swam the Atlantic ocean in 1998, 20 years later, he braved the water again this time swimming the Pacific all to raise awareness for ocean health. During this historic swim, Ben Lecomte swam through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a large collection of marine trash floating between Japan and the United States. Hear first hand this amazing story, from encounters with Sperm Whales, swimming with dolphins, the trials of long distance swimming 8 hours a day.

Witness first hand video from his personal collection. Escape from the ordinary, while being entertained, absorbing wonderful insightful information about this triumphant expedition.

Duration: 30 min

Participants: Ben Lecomte | Marathon Swimmer, Author, Speaker, and Architect

Speakers

Ben Lecomte