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)
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    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)
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    4/28/22 — Poverty, Inc., 2014 (Available for free on Amazon Prime, Tubi and Vudu)
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    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)
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    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             Â
     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   Â
     Film Trailer                          Film Discussion
     Available on Amazon Prime, and for a small fee elsewhere. For a list, see https://reunitedstates.tv/watchÂ
    12/17— It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946 (Amazon Prime)
     Film Trailer
     11/24 — Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy, 2020Â
     Film Trailer                        Film Discussion
    Watch the film for free here
    10/29 — The Social Dilemma, 2020 (Netflix)
     Film Trailer                       Film DiscussionÂ
     9/25 — High Noon, 1952
    Film Trailer                       Watch film for free here
8/28 — The Campaign of Miner Bo, 2020Â
    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+)
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