Hello, welcome to Planet Classroom.

I am Orb. Join me as your virtual guide on a journey of global learning called Planet Classroom.

You will hear stories from artists, musicians, dancers, technologists,

game makers, filmmakers, innovators, and creators of all kinds from around the world.

It's time to engage our imaginations, share our ideas, and explore solutions for a brighter future for all.

Our Planet is a classroom where learning together brings us together.

Today on Planet Classroom, we will travel around the world from India to Kurgistan, to Australia, and many other nations

to speak to the directors of five films now showing on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube channel.

We are joined by youth critics who will share their perspectives on these stories that change our lives.

Stephen Hawking and me is a short heartwarming film that spotlights Devraj, a young sixth grade boy in New Delhi's school system,

whose dream is to become a scientist like Stephen Hawking, the film directed by Christopher Carpenter,

reflects on the idea that you can make a dream come true if you embrace not fear it.

And then, Stephen Hawking works with his wheelchair in his home.

He is a great source of hope.

He can focus on the fact that he is a great person and he is a great person.

He teaches us how to live.

I am Christopher Carpenter and I am on Planet Classroom.

I think the most important thing that an audience can take away from this film is an acknowledgement or a sense of awareness of the immense power of storytelling.

But what is really interesting though is when stories work on a sort of subconscious level,

Devraj and Ted Joss' friendship is covered in the film, something I think both of them really truly cherish.

But after spending some time with Devraj and hearing him talk and express his feelings,

I had a hunch that whenever he spoke of the inspiration he got from this story of a differently able person with immense courage to overcome challenges and impact his world,

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