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Summer 2022
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Exclusive Award-Winning Documentaries | Summer 2022

Educational licenses to the world’s most compelling & influential documentary films. Inform your classroom.

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More than half of the 80 million Millennials in America are politically Independent. Every single one of them will be needed if the planet is to avoid climate catastrophe
A harrowing look into the systemic discrimination against women in the fields of science
The first definitive, comprehensive documentary film on ADHD
A ground-breaking examination of the history of African Americans on the road from the early 1900’s through the 1960’s and beyond - a crucial window on issues of class, automobile culture, discrimination and national identity
Superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel faces the test of a lifetime when social unrest in his Venezuelan homeland challenges his conviction that music has the power to unite
A one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress
Guitar icon Buddy Guy reflects on his legacy
A young and charismatic leader takes on the corrupt ruling party in Zimbabwe’s 2018 presidential election
Amin had an extraordinary child refugee journey from Afghanistan. He is facing a painful secret he kept hidden for 20 years, threatening to derail his life and his soon-to-be husband
A startling exposé of sexual assault on U.S. college campuses, institutional cover-ups and the brutal social toll on victims and their families
A moving testament to the power of the human spirit, THE FIRST WAVE spotlights the experiences of New York City healthcare workers at the epicenter of COVID-19, as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever encountered
The NRA's deadly war on gun reform
The story of how activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.
Capturing the human drama behind NASA’s high-stakes Webb Space Telescope, The Hunt for Planet B follows a pioneering group of scientists—many of them women—on their quest to find another Earth among the stars.
At this defining moment in American history, THE FIGHT follows a scrappy team of heroic ACLU lawyers in an electrifying battle over abortion rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights and voting rights

The Power of Science and STEM

August 30, 2022

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How To Survive a Pandemic follows the race to research, regulate, and roll out COVID-19 vaccines to fight the pandemic.

Join a 1-hour virtual event with director David France and others to discuss "Addressing Global Vaccine Inequity", August 30 at 1:00pm EDT.
Purchase a streaming license from September 30.

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It's Awards Season!

Four of our films have been nominated for Emmys in a whopping 10 different categories. To say we are proud to spread the knowledge and influence of these captivating films is an understatement. The First Wave, Mr. SOUL!, Storm Lake, and Picture A Scientist are outstanding and deserve all the praise they are being showered with. Check these out in our Highlighted Films collection before September 12, when the winners of each category will be announced.

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Driving While Black

The educational edition of Driving While Black is now available

Driving While Black is now reaching educators nationwide. This two-part series delves into the promise of adventure, agency and self-expression for African Americans through the introduction of the automobile, while resonating with the still-relevant narrative of freedom, mobility, and race in America.

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New from IFC Films

Through our ongoing partnership with IFC films, a leading distributor of quality, talent-driven independent films, we are honored to add three new films to our collection. Delve into the influence of Chicago blues in The Torch, experience the beauty and challenges of life as cattle in Cow, and see first-hand footage of the longest hostage siege in NYPD history in Hold Your Fire. Now available to stream!

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Ernie & Joe:
Crisis Cops

This crucial documentary sheds light on how two Texas police officers are changing police response to mental health calls. Our Audience Engagement campaign offers free streaming access for law enforcement agencies across the US.
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America to Me

America to Me is a docuseries by Academy Award®-nominated director Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself), which dives poignantly into issues of race and equity as students, faculty and administration at a Chicago area high school confront the challenges before them.
Access to the series and “Real Talk” guides, presented by Participant, is offered for free to all educators in the U.S. using the code: ATM2022.
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New Collaboration with Magnolia Pictures

We are excited to share news about our collaboration with Magnolia Pictures, a leading independent film distributor handling some of the most critically acclaimed and important documentary films that inspire action today.

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