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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 Upcoming Film
June 27, 8 pm ET
Seattle is Dying, 2019, is a 60-minute news documentary produced by KOMO-TV. It maintains that Seattle’s homelessness and crime issues are spurred by drug addiction, and advocates for intervention, including jail time during which drug treatment is administered. It holds up as a model Rhode Island’s prison- and community-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Be sure to watch the film before attending the discussion.
Past Films
Previous Film Discussions
   5/23/2023 — The Trans Teen Trend: A Case of Social Contagion?, 2019 (Available on YouTube)
    No Trailer                     Film Discussion (Partial). Links shared in chat by participants
   4/20/2023 — The First Step, 2023 (Available for a small fee on Vudu or Amazon Prime)
    Film Trailer                     Film Discussion
   3/22/2023 — Trust Me, 2022 (Available for a small fee here)
    Film Trailer                     Film Discussion  Â
    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) Â
    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                     No recording of discussion
    4/28/22 — Poverty, Inc., 2014 (Available for free on Amazon Prime, Tubi and Vudu)
    Film Trailer                     No recording of discussion                  Â
    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
    11/23/21 — Other Side of the Hill, 2021 (Vimeo)
    Film Trailer                      Film Discussion
    10/26/21 — Swing State, 2020 (Available for a small fee on Vimeo)
    Film Trailer                      Film Discussion                   Â
    9/28/21 — Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 1939 (Available for a small fee on various platforms)
    Film Trailer                      Film Discussion
     8/24/21 — Black Boys, 2020 (Available on Amazon Prime and Peacock)
     Film Trailer                      Film Discussion (except for first 20 minutes)
     6/22/21 — My Octopus Teacher, 2020 (Netflix)
     Film Trailer                      Film Discussion
     5/27/21— No Safe Spaces, 2019  (Amazon Prime, YouTube)
     Film Trailer                      Film Discussion
     4/27/21—The Best of Enemies, 2019  (Amazon Prime, YouTube, Vudu, etc.)
     Film Trailer                       Film Discussion             Â
     3/23/21—Trumphobia: What Both Sides Fear, 2020 (Google Play, YouTube)
     Film Trailer                       Film Discussion
     2/23/21—Lincoln, 2012 (Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc.)
     Film Trailer                       Film Discussion
     1/26/21—The Reunited States, 2020 (Vudu, Amazon Prime, etc.)
     Film Trailer                          Film Discussion
    12/17/20 — It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946 (Amazon Prime)
     Film Trailer                       No recording of discussion
     11/24/20 — Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy, 2020 (AppleTV, Amazon Prime)
     Film Trailer                        Film Discussion
    10/29/20 — The Social Dilemma, 2020 (Netflix)
     Film Trailer                       Film DiscussionÂ
     9/25/20 — High Noon, 1952  (Starz, YouTube, etc.)  Â
    Film Trailer                         No recording of discussion
8/28/20 — The Campaign of Miner Bo, 2020 (Vudu, Amazon Prime)
    Film Trailer                         Film Discussion
7/31/20 — Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race and America, 2016 (Kanopy, Apple TV)
Film Trailer                                               Film Discussion
7/24/20 — The Banker, 2019 (Apple+)
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FAQ
Yes, that’s highly recommended.
About 90 minutes.
You can register through the Eventbrite link which we provide.
Yes, discussions are recorded and saved in the Past Films section.
Please send us an email at filmdiscussion@braverangels.org
Yes, please send us an email at filmdiscussion@braverangels.org
Once a month
