Watch a movie on your own, then get together with others who are similar to or different from you to discuss it.

The movies we choose cover social/political issues we’re currently dealing with in our daily lives and society at large. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum.

We encourage participants to engage in thoughtful conversation, exposing themselves to different points of view, and emphasizing Braver Angels listening and speaking skills. In addition to bridging divides, we hope participants will find enjoyment in rewatching some of their favorite films, and in discovering new ones. To suggest a film, volunteer to help out,  or if you have any questions, please contact filmdiscussion@braverangels.org

NEXT FILM — The First Step, April 20, 8:00-9:30 pm ET

The First Step, 2023, features media personality and change maker Van Jones attempting to bring people together across the aisle to pass a landmark criminal justice bill on prison reform— and finding himself under fire from all sides. The film reveals an intimate portrait of an activist’s isolation and internal struggles, and what it takes to make change in a divided nation. The First Step Act was ultimately passed by Congress on a bipartisan basis in 2018.

View the trailer for The First Step here.  Links to view the film and register for the April 20 event are coming soon.

Be sure to watch the film before attending the discussion.

Previous Film Discussions

      3/22/2023 — Trust Me, 2022 (Available for a small fee here)
     
      Film Trailer                                         Film Discussion    

       2/28/2023 — Can We Take a Joke?, 2015 (Available on Tubi)

      Film Trailer                                          Film Discussion

      1/25/2023 — A Tale of Three Chinatowns, 2021 (Available for a small fee on Amazon)

       Film Trailer                                          Film Discussion

       12/12/2022 — The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, 2011 (Available for a small fee on Vimeo)

       Film Trailer                                           Film Discussion

       11/16/2022— Shouting Fire: Stories From the Edge of Free Speech, 2009 (Available for free here)

       Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

       10/27/2022 — The Abortion Talks, 2022 (For information on viewing, visit www.abortiontalks.com)  

       Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

       9/28/22 — The Armor of Light, 2015 (Available for free here)

       Film Trailer                                             Film Discussion

       8/24/22 — Look Away, Look Away, 2022 (Apple TV, YouTube, iTunes or Google Play)

       Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

       7/18/22 — Shut Up and Sing, 2006 (Available for free here)

       Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

      6/30/22 — Uncle Tom, 2020 (Available for free on Amazon Prime)

      Film Trailer                                             Film Discussion

       5/31/22 — Dialogue Lab, America, 2022 (Watch film for free here)

       Film Trailer 

       4/28/22 — Poverty, Inc., 2014 (Available for free on Amazon Prime, Tubi and Vudu)

        Film Trailer                                          

       3/29/22 — Common Grounds?, 2021 (Available for free on YouTube)

         Film Trailer                                          Film Discussion

      3/1/22 —  What Killed Michael Brown?, 2020 (Available for a small fee on YouTube).

        Film Trailer                                           Film Discussion

       1/31/22 — 12 Angry Men, 1957 (Available for free on Amazon Prime)
        Film Trailer                                           Film Discussion

        11/23 — Other Side of the Hill, 2021 (learn more about how to view it here)

        Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

        10/26 — Swing State, 2020 (Available for a small fee on Vimeo)

        Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion                                       

        9/28 — Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 1939 (Available for a small fee on various platforms)

        Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

         8/24 — Black Boys, 2020 (Peacock)

         Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion (except for first 20 minutes)

         6/22 — My Octopus Teacher, 2020 (Netflix)

         Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

         5/27— No Safe Spaces, 2019

         Film Trailer                                            Film Discussion

         Watch for free on Tubi

         4/27—The Best of Enemies, 2019 (Showtime)

         Film Trailer                                             Film Discussion                           

         3/23—Trumphobia: What Both Sides Fear, 2020

         Film Trailer                                              Film Discussion

         For information on how to view, visit https://www.trumphobiamovie.com/watch

          2/23—Lincoln, 2012

          Film Trailer                                              Film Discussion

          Available to watch for a small fee on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play and Vudu.

         1/26/21—The Reunited States, 2020      

         Film Trailer                                                Film Discussion

         Available on Amazon Prime, and for a small fee elsewhere. For a list, see https://reunitedstates.tv/watch 

        12/17— It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946 (Amazon Prime)

         Film Trailer

         11/24 — Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy, 2020 

         Film Trailer                                              Film Discussion

        Watch the film for free here

        10/29 — The Social Dilemma, 2020 (Netflix)

         Film Trailer                                              Film Discussion 

         9/25 — High Noon, 1952

        Film Trailer                                              Watch film for free here

8/28 — The Campaign of Miner Bo, 2020 

        Film Trailer                                                 Film Discussion

        Available for a small fee from Amazon Prime

7/31 — Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race and America, 2016 (Amazon Prime)

Film Trailer                                                Film Discussion

7/24/20 — The Banker, 2019 (Apple+)

         Film Trailer                                                Film Discussio