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Film Discussion – Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Shouting Fire is a 74-minute, 2009 HBO documentary that delves into the history and current state of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Detailing how the protection and exercise of free speech has changed and how global politics influences these trends, the film studies a number of free speech cases and presents a fascinating […]

Film Discussion – The Pruitt Igoe Myth

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth (2011, Freidrichs) is a 123-minute, 2011 documentary that tells the story of the transformation of the American city in the decades after World War II through the lens of the infamous Pruitt-Igoe housing development and the St. Louis residents who called it home. The world-famous image of its implosion has helped to perpetuate […]

Film Discussion – The Pruitt-Igoe Myth – Online

Host Organization: WA - Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Open to all Braver Angels Subscribed Members. For some this will be a continuation of the Dec. 12  discussion of this film. This is a virtual Documentary Discussion series that highlights insidious policies and practices that have caused systemic harm to Black Americans and other people of color. Conversations led by members of the […]

Film Discussion – Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA

Restricted Attendance: BA Members This is a virtual Documentary Discussion series that highlights insidious policies and practices that have caused systemic harm to Black Americans and other people of color. Conversations led by members of the Angels of Color Caucus with a purposeful intent to promote mutual understanding and healing the racial divide. Within 24 […]

Film Discussion – The Abortion Talks – In Person/Online

Host Organization: Multi-State
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church 7 West 55th Street, New York

Local Focus: NYC, NY, CT, NJ.........on line connection also. “The Abortion Talks” Film Screening ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – “A Tale of Three Chinatowns”

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Online US

"A Tale of Three Chinatowns" is an 85-minute, 2021 documentary that explores the survival of three urban ethnic neighborhoods, examining the forces altering each community and the challenges that go with them. It discusses why Chinatown in Chicago is thriving, the one in Washington, D.C. experienced “Disneyfication,” and the Boston Chinatown finds itself in between. […]

Film Discussion – Black Boys

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA

This is a virtual Documentary Discussion series that highlights insidious policies and practices that have caused systemic harm to Black Americans and other people of color. Conversations led by members of the Angels of Color Caucus with a purposeful intent to promote mutual understanding and healing the racial divide. Disclosure: This is a free event […]

Film Discussion – What Killed Michael Brown?

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network, BWC Community Outreach
State/Region: WA

  What Killed Michael Brown? from ManOfSteeleProductions on Vimeo. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – “Can We Take a Joke?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Can We Take a Joke? (2015, Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller) is a 1 hour, 14 minute exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?  ** This event is open to […]

Film Discussion – “Trust Me”

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Trust Me is an hour-long 2022 documentary about social media. It explores human nature, information technology, and the drawbacks with how we currently interact with social media. It covers emotional stories interwoven with science and expert interviews, and discusses how we can educate students on appropriate ways to consume and share media. Links to view the […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Simpson Library 16 North Walnut Street, Mechanicsburg

Local Focus: Lower Susquehanna Valley region of PA Watch Party and Discussion of "Braver Angels: Reuniting America" ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – Documentary related to one man’s controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library, Better Together, Compassionate Cheyenne
State/Region: WY
Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Laramie

Film Discussion - Documentary related to one man's controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Film Discussion – The First Step

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Bridging Our Divides: A Mission and Model for Concerned Citizens (Documentary Film, Lunch and Discussion)

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Eden United Church of Christ
State/Region: IL
Eden United Church of Christ 5051 W. Gunnison, Chicago

Local Focus: Cook County, Illinois About this event We'll be eating lunch and then watching and discussing the film Braver Angels - Reuniting America (Braver Angels, Jim Brown, 2020). Come to open your mind and engage your heart to help build bridges across the ideological divisions in our communities and even in our families! Eden UCC […]

Film Discussion – The Trans Teen Trend: A Case of Social Contagion?

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Seattle is Dying

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Refuge

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – The Abortion Talks

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: IL

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America – In Person

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Lifespring Christian Church - Room 161 1373 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati

Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH As Braver Angels subscribers and members, you may have seen “Reuniting America”, the inspirational documentary on one of the first Red/Blue workshops with an equal number of conservative and liberal participants. It shows how people with differing political beliefs can come to respect each other even if they disagree and how […]

Film Discussion – Sound of Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Online US

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Join or Die – Online

State/Region: - National
Online US

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels SoCal/Los Angeles
Partner Org(s): peoplepower.tv
State/Region: CA
Private Home Topanga, CA Upon Registration, Topanga

Note: THIS EVENT IS TO BE ATTENDED IN PERSON.  Unlike typical Film Discussions, we will watch this film together IN PERSON. Political polarization is affecting us all -- it is weakening our country, our communities, and our relationships. Braver Angels is changing that. It is the largest nonprofit, cross-partisan organization dedicated to bridging the divide. […]

Braver Angels Documentary Screening and Discussion – Pennsylvania

Host Organization: PA - Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Chester County Government Services Center 601 Westtown Rd (Room 149), West Chester

Local Focus: Southeastern Pennsylvania Braver Angels Southeastern PA Alliance is hosting a documentary screening and discussion to introduce the local community to Braver Angels. The documentary is called “Braver Angels: Reuniting America”. The fifty-minute film highlights a meeting of 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 8 Republican-leaning voters who chose to participate in the first Braver Angels […]

Film Discussion – ‘Greater Idaho’ Movement: Why Some Want to Leave Oregon

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Trustworthy

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels: Reuniting America

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 1240 Frontage Road W, Stillwater

Local Focus: Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Braver Angels: Reuniting America. Tired of […]

Film Discussion – Democracy and Faith Under Siege: Responding to Christian Nationalism

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Online US

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

National Film Club discussion of the film “American Creed”

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

Film Discussion – Documentary Film Screening: “Braver Angels: Reuniting America” and discussion

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue, Redlands

The Braver Angels Inland Empire Alliance is hosting a documentary screening and discussion to introduce the local community to the concept of the "Red/Blue Workshop". The documentary is called "Braver Angels: Reuniting America". The 50-minute film highlights a meeting of 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 8 Republican-leaning voters who chose to participate in the first Braver […]

National Film Club Discussion of the Film “In Our Son’s Name”

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Online US

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]

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