Working Films brings the worlds of documentary filmmaking and social justice together. We believe that documentary film has the unique power to shift the story and drive change in states and local communities. We help grassroots organizers utilize films as a resource in their work. We also offer funding and technical assistance to underrepresented filmmakers who we connect with new audiences through our efforts.


CURRENT PROJECTS

DOCS IN ACTION

DOCS IN ACTION

What does it really mean to defund the police and abolish prisons?

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IMPACT KICKSTART

IMPACT KICKSTART

In-kind impact campaign planning support.

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PUTTING FILMS TO WORK

PUTTING FILMS TO WORK

Training program for nonprofits using documentary media as a strategy for social change

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RACE FLICKS

RACE FLICKS

The film track of Facing Race, the largest racial justice conference in the world.

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REVISIONING RECOVERY

REVISIONING RECOVERY

Organizing initiative on finding solutions to equitably prepare and respond to climate disaster

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RURAL CINEMA

RURAL CINEMA

A film screening and community engagement tour in rural areas advancing environmental justice

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STORIES BEYOND BORDERS

STORIES BEYOND BORDERS

Organizing initiative to build power in immigrant communities.

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STORYSHIFT

STORYSHIFT

What does accountable filmmaking look like? How do we move documentary filmmaking away from its colonial roots?

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WORKS IN PROGRESS LAB

WORKS IN PROGRESS LAB

Lab for filmmakers to workshop documentary films.

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RISE-HOME STORIES PROJECT

RISE-HOME STORIES PROJECT

A groundbreaking collaboration between multimedia storytellers and social justice advocates seeking to change our relationship to land, home, and race

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PAST PROJECTS

ACROSS THE LINE

ACROSS THE LINE

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AMERICA DIVIDED

AMERICA DIVIDED

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CATCHING THE SUN

CATCHING THE SUN

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COAL ASH STORIES

COAL ASH STORIES

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CIFF ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

CIFF ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

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CIVICS OF JUSTICE

CIVICS OF JUSTICE

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FRACKING STORIES

FRACKING STORIES

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MORAL MOVIES

MORAL MOVIES

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SHORE STORIES

SHORE STORIES

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TOGETHER TENNESSEE

TOGETHER TENNESSEE

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UNACCEPTABLE RISK

UNACCEPTABLE RISK

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WATER WARRIORS

WATER WARRIORS

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YOU ARE HERE

YOU ARE HERE

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