We are a volunteer based, nonprofit organization that depends on your donations to continue our mission. They may play an online game or download an app these will all be. Learn more about how to get involved in the fight for racial equality. Mar 08, 2014 participants included awardwinning filmmakers betsy west 73 p 17, producer of makers. Major funding for frontline is provided by the john d. Best peace and social justice movies that are not documentaries. Kim kardashian west tackles criminal justice reform although kim kardashian west believes there is an appropriate time that people who have committed crimes should serve in prison, she says many. Documentaries that have a campaign at their core have traditionally had strong points of view, but in the past few years the rise of the internet and social media has opened up the. Watch justice documentaries online documentarytube. How the internet is galvanising support for social justice. But, during the long days of summer when kids crave a change of pace, have time to explore subjects more deeply, or could use a little motivation, documentaries. Computational impact assessment of social justice documentaries. Four decades of social justice, is now available online. May 06, 2018 bookmark and share these playlists here.
Utilizing gis to support advocacy and social justice. The 40 best documentaries on amazon prime in july 2019. May 21, 2018 its no secret that here at vogue we take our documentaries seriously. If we care about true justice what god has revealed to be justthen we must stand against what is being promoted under social. Strategic impact documentary is a transmedia practice that aims to achieve specific social change by aligning documentary production with online and offline communications practices. How changing social attitudes have transformed americans most intimate. Media burn archive is a 501c3 nonprofit in chicago that collects, restores and distributes documentary video created by artists, activists and community groups. Wed like to focus on the topic of social justice, but were having a hard time finding good films. It is also used to round an already established term e. Women who make america, and yoruba richen 94, director, producer, and writer of the new black, in. From films on inequality to the criminal justice system, these are the best social justice documentaries and movies on netflix right now. Its a topic that lends itself well to the documentary form, and as a result has formed the backbone of many a film. Our mission is to use archival media to deepen context and encourage critical thought through a social justice.
Whether the issue is related to race, gender, income, criminal justice. Social justice, culture and influence of media america divided. So its no surprise that when a documentary turns the lens on social justice. Funded by a grant from odyssey impact, this report is part of a larger collaborative project between odyssey and cmsi that examines the role of multidenominational faith communities in grassroots social justice interventions centered around the use of documentary. Digital download available on itunes dvd available for purchase. This film touches on the lives and experiences of five dynamic educators whose passion for social justice was forged when they were in school. Sep 30, 2011 explores current methodologies for assessing social issue documentary films by combining strategic design and evaluation of multiplatform outreach and impact, including documentaries role in network and fieldbuilding. Wim wenders convinced none other than the holy father to partake in a series of interviews about social justice. There are so many facets to explore in the relationship between individuals and society. Learn more about the program, including the section devoted to young filmmakers. Have students choose a documentary that has a social justice angle to it. We have presented a novel, theoretically grounded, practically employed and evaluated solution for mapping and assessing the impact of social justice documentaries by analyzing the web of stakeholders and information related to the main topic of a film in a systematic, empirical and scalable fashion.
Just want to watch a movie where they sing songs about a truck. Far, far more than these 15 movies and documentaries devote themselves to humanistic and social justice. The 5th annual film festival will showcase documentaries and narrative films exploring socialjustice subjects. Definition of social justice when social work became a field of study and work, its roots were in social justice promoting it through community organizing and social policy. The documentary aafe produced as part of the organizations 40th anniversary celebrations, beyond activism. Bryan stevensons fight for equality, the original hbo documentary online at or stream on your own device. Unveiling different religious and social perspectives, a multiplicity of cultural perspectives, and the. The social justice film festival in seattle runs nov. Five documentaries you need to watch for prison reform and racial justice if youre a social justice advocate or just curious, these are the documentaries for you. Inspiring student documentaries advocate for social justice. Jun 06, 2011 documentaries that have a campaign at their core have traditionally had strong points of view, but in the past few years the rise of the internet and social media has opened up the conversation. There are different theories about social occurrences. Watch full frontline documentaries pbs official site. Thus, the following list of films is specifically tailored to social workers, shedding light on a variety of issues relevant to the profession.
Learn more about americas history of racial injustice through the equal. Asian american civil rights documentary beyond activism. How can we know if a documentary has achieved these goals. Over 147 million households have chosen to watch at. The following report was commissioned by the opportunity agenda1 and the joint center for political and economic studies2 to study the role of geographic information systems gis and mapping in addressing issues of social equity, neighborhood poverty, and community health through universityled initiatives. Download impact tool kit for documentary films and videos a set of tools and guides designed by our friends at the british docsociety to help all of us who. Founders ministries is producing this cinedoc to sound an alarm and issue a call for pastors and churches to stand firm against this onslaught by reaffirming the authority and sufficiency of gods written word. Computational assessment of the impact of social justice. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhereto open the film and begin speaking with members of the christian. All this list hopes to do is offer up a few admittedly subjective suggestions.
The contemporary media environment is one in which a wide range of organizations work to achieve their political and social. After much deliberation, were thrilled to announce the prizewinning films of this years social justice film festival. Netflix has really been upping their content lately. New to the concept of food justice and want to learn more about the people that grow and pick our food. Other uses of the term relate to the society or its structure. A chippewa community in a great lakes oil town near detroit is facing a health crisis because of prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals. Bold and unflinching section 501 is a onehour documentary following displaced new zealanders deported back to aotearoa under australias controversial law section 501 in 2014 australia began. Angela rye and attorney bryan stevenson discuss his work with the equal justice initiative and the imperative need to keep conversations about race and our racial history in our social consciousness. If you are teaching anything about the civil rights movement, literature about racial inequality, or are simply teaching the very topic of mass incarceration in your classrooms this year, the documentary. We utilized the documentaries to spark dialogue about issues of equity, justice, and identity and below are 7 documentaries that i would recommend to use as a. Many documentaries can be a fine basis for a school project and a great source for an essay or an oped.
If you are teaching anything about the civil rights movement, literature about racial inequality, or are simply teaching the very topic of mass incarceration in your classrooms this year, the documentary should be on your mustse. Weve complied a list of seven of the best food documentaries. The film th changed the way i taught to kill a mockingbird forever. The social justice major is intended for students interested in creating a more just and equitable world. Choose movies that are appropriate for your kids ages, and be on the lookout for extreme images especially if your kids are sensitive. Films that form part of a campaign for social justice are now.
Here are a few highlights, and you can scroll down for the complete list of winners. These documentaries are powerful, shocking, heartbreaking, and. In honor of this special time, our team at a small good thing has compiled an exciting list of films that shed light on social work, social workers, and the important themes and issues that social workers devote themselves to every day. We report on a research project where we have been developing, applying and evaluating a theoreticallygrounded, empirical and computational solution for assessing the impact of social justice documentaries in a scalable, robust and rigorous fashion. Friday night at the meaningful movies now meaningful movies in wallingford continues to successfully show their weekly social justice documentaries and facilitate open community discussions on a wide array of social and environmental justice topics in the wallingford neighborhood of seattle. Explores current methodologies for assessing social issue documentary films by combining strategic design and evaluation of multiplatform outreach and impact, including documentaries. Social impact inspiring student documentaries advocate for social justice usc school of social work masters students use filmmaking techniques to enlighten and inform. Far, far more than these 15 movies and documentaries devote themselves to humanistic and social justice causes. You will focus on how social, political and economic structures, systems and institutions help or hurt peoples abilities to meet their basic needs. In tribal justice, two native american judges reach back to traditional concepts of justice in order to reduce incarceration rates, foster greater safety for their communities, and create a more. The 10 powerful films below are not a complete list of films about social activists, but certainly proof enough that social change is. Jun 17, 2014 documentaries can be opinionated, controversial, and raw, and filmmakers often use graphic scenes to illustrate points of view.
Igniting social action through documentary america divided is an epix original docuseries that features a unique publicity and engagement plan to inspire solutions on issues of social injustice. Although documentaries come in all forms and cover countless subjects, it seems the ones that receive the most notoriety are those that focus on social justice. Best documentaries of all time 30 lifechanging documentary. Bold and unflinching section 501 is a onehour documentary following displaced new zealanders deported back to aotearoa under australias controversial law section 501 in 2014 australia began hardline enforcement of section 501 in the migration act, deporting all noncitizens who fail a character test. If you fall into any of these categories, get excited. Do social justice documentaries just preach to the choir. The words lets watch a documentary might not roll off the tongue of the average tween or teen. Ive been passionate about social justice issues since i was a teenager, and ive also had a longstanding love affair with the documentary genre of film. Temecula, ca temecula local, social justice advocate and filmmaker james baumann has released his latest documentary stories of conflict. Social justice advocate releases latest documentary. Documentaries that have a campaign at their core have traditionally had.
Whether the issue is related to race, gender, income, criminal justice, or animal welfare, hardhitting nonfiction films can often shed light on. The results serve to educate viewers and hopefully pique effective action once the screens glow diminishes. Browse the documentaries category for available tv programmes to watch on bbc iplayer. The 10 powerful films below are not a complete list of films about social activists, but certainly proof enough that social change is possible. Five documentaries you need to watch for prison reform and. Our goal is to provide you with the worlds best platform for your documentary viewing experience allowing you to discover the best documentaries that interest you, categorise your favourite content by playlists and have your say on meaningful documentaries. September 2011 click here to view or download a pdf of this report report by. Heres a list of films with powerful stories of kids championing everything from gender equality to ethical treatment of animals. This feature documentary focuses on stevensons life and career particularly his indictment of the u. Media burn archive documentaries with a social justice lens. Seattlethe social justice film festival announced the winners of its sixth annual film festival, which presented a program of striking and diverse films. If you need a break from that summer sun but dont want to check out in front of the tv, check out these documentaries. Whether the issue is related to race, gender, income, criminal justice, or animal.