Artist Matt Furie, creator of the controversial comic character Pepe the Frog, begins an uphill battle to reclaim his iconic cartoon image from those who turned it into a symbol of hate.
When our Constitutional Rights are threatened, the consequences are devastating to all of us, including future generations. What must it be like to be an ACLU lawyer in this day and age? The Fight celebrates the unsung heroes who fiercely work to protect our freedoms.
Winner of the Sundance U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact Filmmaking.
“You’ll cheer and cry.” – Variety
When our Constitutional Rights are threatened, the consequences are devastating to all of us, including future generations. What must it be like to be an ACLU lawyer in this day and age? The Fight celebrates the unsung heroes who fiercely work to protect our freedoms.
Winner of the Sundance U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact Filmmaking.
“You’ll cheer and cry.” – Variety
PANEL DISCUSSION
This panel will address how music can encourage people to participate in their community, their country, and the world. How does music impact the way people think and act? What role can music play in a movement for social change?
Join us after the screening for a discussion with Director Arthur Jones & Producer Giorgio Angelini, Winners of the Sundance U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award.
Artist Matt Furie, creator of the comic character Pepe the Frog, begins an uphill battle to take back his iconic cartoon image after it becomes a symbol of hate for the far right. A funny, trippy and thought-provoking film about how the Internet transformed an unlucky cartoon frog, then the rest of the world. “10 Best Movies at Sundance 2020.” - David Fear, Rolling Stone
PANEL DISCUSSION
We've seen a dramatic increase in activism and advocacy for women with movements like The Women’s March, #MeToo, Time’s Up, and a surge of women running for office and making up a majority of the workforce. How do we keep the momentum going throughout 2020 This panel is designed for all gender and nonbinary people
We, as a society, are isolating ourselves from one another, and because of this, facing a health crisis that affects all ages, genders, races, and cultures. But how have we become so disconnected? And what can we do to change the status quo and fulfill our potential for health and well-being?
WORKSHOP
We all win when we realize we live in a world of abundance and realize we all have something to give, and it's okay to ask for help.
FREE FOR KIDS
Fifth graders from Brooklyn, a community severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy, take a deep dive into the root causes of plastic pollution, bridging the connection between plastic, climate change, and environmental justice before turning their focus back to their school and city.
Join us after the North Carolina Premiere of this film for a Q&A with Oscar nominated producer Albert Berger (Little Miss Sunshine, The Peanut Butter Falcon).
Stanley's last shift at his fast food job takes an unexpected turn.
Premiered at Sundance 2020; starring 2x Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water); Executive Produced by 2x Oscar winner Alexander Payne (Nebraska, The Descendants).
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Featuring Ken Paulson, Director of Free Speech Center. A criticially-acclaimed presentation and performance that tells the story of free speech n America through pop, rock, country, soul and hip-hop music. You’ll never see the First Amendment the same way again.
The sensational winner of the Grand Jury Prize for documentary at this year's Sundance Film Festival is a wildly entertaining and continually revealing immersion into a week-long annual program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an elaborate mock exercise: building their own state government.
TYPE OF EVENT
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WORLD PREMIERE. An accident leaves Forrest, 18, unable to speak or walk, until music therapist Tom Sweitzer (who credits music with saving his life) becomes determined to help him find his voice. A story of the power of music to heal and transform in miraculous ways.
Discussion with Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker Susan Koch & Music Therapist Tom Sweitzer after the screening.
The Jim-Crow level voter suppression that occurred in Georgia’s 2018 gubernatorial race is symptomatic of a much larger – and more pervasive – issue. With elections around the corner, "Suppressed" is helping to arm audiences with enough knowledge to fight back against these threats to our democracy.
Join us after the screening for a discussion with the filmmakers and voter's rights advocates.
The "Only Human" Short Film Program begins Saturday, April 4 at 12:30pm,with a filmmaker Q&A following.
A metaphysical documentary following an artist's mental health journey throughout creating a reality bending immersive installation in her apartment, putting her inner world on display.
The "Only Human" Short Film Program begins Saturday, April 4 at 12:30pm, with filmmaker Q&A following.
Before the accident, Jake had a wife, a home, a good job... After years of living on the streets and camping in tents, will he finally have the courage to ask for help?
The "Only Human" Short Film Program begins Saturday, April 4 at 12:30pm,with a filmmaker Q&A following.
Lonnie Holley, a "self-taught African American artist" and dimensional traveler, attempts to sneak off the slave ship America.
WORLD PREMIERE. The "Only Human" Short Film Program begins Saturday, April 4 at 12:30pm, with a filmmaker Q&A following.
The prairie, 1910: a wild night of boyish pranks turns deadly and haunts a man 48 years later.
The "Only Human" Short Film Program begins Saturday, April 4 at 12:30pm.
In the wake of her home's destruction as Hurricane Michael makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle, a little girl finds herself in the stressful situation of her parents trying to find them a place to stay.
FIRESIDE CHAT (DISCUSSION + Q&A)
Join us for a fireside chat between journalist Virginia Prescott and Pulitzer Prize winning author Megan Twohey. Megan along with fellow journalist and co-author Jodi Kantor broke the Harvey Weinstein story for the New York Times. Their book, She Said, documents their process of reporting and really at the abuse of power and how we enable it.
WORKSHOP EVENT
As citizens of the world, we are finding ourselves reacting to a great deal of challenging news and events these days. It seems as though the world is about to implode. Yet, what if I told you that this was the year to experience one of your best years ever….an Amazing Year?
WORLD PREMIERE. Join us after the screening for a discussion with the filmmakers.
Unveiling the underground resurgence of the global modular synthesis movement, Patch CV brings to the forefront these diverse artists creating soundscapes of emotionally charged content, and the developers pushing the boundaries of sonic invention with their community driven creations. This is not your typical 'history of technology' based documentary!
PERFORMANCE & FIRESIDE CHAT (DISCUSSION + Q&A)
Join us at the Wortham Center for our Friday night headlining performance and interview with Americana/folk duo, Mandolin Orange and NPR Music's Bob Boilen.
"The Female Gaze" Short Film Program begins at 8:15pm on Friday, April 3.
A young girl faces a terrifying predator and potential redemption after being bullied by her manipulative classmate and cruel teacher.
"The Female Gaze" Short Film Program begins at 8:15pm on Friday, April 3.
A fashion model leaves her life for the desert...and meets a mysterious stranger who finally brings the change she's been looking for.
FIRESIDE CHAT (DISCUSSION + Q&A)
Join us for a fireside chat with Hollywood’s first female power agent, Stevie Phillips. After getting her start at the age of 23 going on the road with Judy Garland Stevie went on to represent such powerhouses as Robert Redford, Paul Newman, David Bowie and Cat Stevens. Stevie will be interviewed by Vanity Fair's Yohana Desta.
Part of the "Our Planet" Short Film Program, Friday (April 3) at 6pm, including a discussion after the screening.
On the banks of Louisiana, fierce Indigenous women are ready to fight—to stop the corporate blacksnake and preserve their way of life. They are risking everything to protect Mother Earth from the predatory fossil fuel companies that seek to poison it.
WORLD PREMIERE. Part of the "Our Planet" Short Film Program, Friday (April 3) at 6pm, including a discussion with the filmmakers after the screening.
Forests hold our stories. Our history. Our dreams. Our strength. Our future. Humanity happens in forests. Stories happen in forests.
Part of the "Our Planet" Short Film Program, Friday (April 3) at 6pm, including a discussion after the screening.
A documentary about an indigenous tribe, a ruthless industry, and a primeval rainforest. This award-winning short documentary tells the story of Palm Oil, and the people and forests of Borneo.
