Online Film Discussions
For Braver Angels
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 — DIALOGUE LAB: AMERICA
Our next Film Event will take place Tuesday, May 31 at 8 pm ET. We will discuss Dialogue Lab: America, 2022, a touching, powerful, and provocative documentary about what happens when 12 Americans across the political spectrum come together in an experiment to listen to one another’s views and learn each other’s stories about how they became who they are. Whether you’ve attended no film discussions, just one, or a number of them, you are welcome to attend and join in!
Watch this one-hour documentary for free here.
Previous Film Discussions
4/28/22 — Poverty, Inc., 2014 (Available for free on Amazon Prime, Tubi and Vudu)
Film Trailer Discussion recording coming soon
3/29/22 — Common Grounds?, 2021 (Available for free on YouTube)
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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)
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10/26 — Swing State, 2020 (Available for a small fee on Vimeo)
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9/28 — Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 1939 (Available for a small fee on various platforms)
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8/24 — Black Boys, 2020 (Peacock)
Film Trailer Film Discussion (except for first 20 minutes)
6/22 — My Octopus Teacher, 2020 (Netflix)
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5/27— No Safe Spaces, 2019
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Watch for free on Tubi
4/27—The Best of Enemies, 2019 (Showtime)
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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
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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)
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7/24/20 — The Banker, 2019 (Apple+)
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