Online Film Discussions for Braver Angels Members

Online Film Discussions

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

The Rise of Populism
April 23, 8 pm ET

The topic for our April discussion is rising populism, featuring a talk by the ever visionary Jonathan Haidt, a member of the Braver Angels Board of Directors. Please watch in advance three pieces:

1. The Rise of Populism (7 min documentary), To watch it, click here, then scroll down until you see the video “The Rise of Populism.”
2. Why Right-Wing Populism is on the Rise (12 min documentary)
3. The Rise of Populism and the Backlash Against the Elites, with Nick Clegg and Jonathan Haidt (89 min)

Past Films

Previous Film Discussions

3/20/2025 — Inside Job 2010; video and article about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

No Trailer Film Discussion coming soon

2/27/2025— The Big Sort, 2008, and The Great Sort, 2023

No Trailer Film Discussion

1/29/2025 — The Red Pill, 2016 (Available on YouTube)

Trailer Film Discussion

12/19/2024 — A Case for Love, 2024 (See how to stream it by clicking on Where to Rent)

Trailer Film Discussion

11/21/2024 — Triple Header on News Medial Bias: Big News; interview with Batya Ungar Sargon on woke media; PBS segment on declining trust in news media

Trailer Film Discussion

10/30/2024 — War Game, 2024 (Available for a small fee here)

Trailer Film Discussion

9/19/2024 —Shot in the Arm, 2023 (Request a screening here)

Trailer Film Discussion

8/27/2024 —Undivide Us, 2024 (Request a screening here)

Trailer Film Discussion

7/18/2024 — The Coddling of the American Mind, 2024 (See list of streaming platforms here)

Trailer Film Discussion

5/16/2024 — The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools, 2023 (Watch the movie for free here)

Trailer No recording of discussion

4/21/2024 — With Malice Toward None, With Charity Toward All: Reclaiming Civility in American Politics, 2024 (Available on YouTube)

No Trailer Film Discussion

3/21/2024 — In Our Son’s Name, 2015 (DVD available for purchase at http://www.inoursonsname.com/buy.php)

Trailer Film Discussion

2/15/2024 — American Creed, 2018 (Available for free here)

Trailer Film Discussion

1/11/3024 — Democracy and Faith Under Siege: Responding to Christian Nationalism, 2021 (Available on YouTube)

No Trailer Film Discussion

12/12/2023 — Trustworthy, 2023 (Available on Amazon Prime)

Trailer Film Discussion

11/14/2023 — ‘Greater Idaho Movement’: Why Some Want to Leave Oregon, 2023 (Available on YouTube)

No Trailer Film Discussion

10/17/2023 — Join or Die, 2023 (Not streaming yet; request here to host a screening)

Trailer Film Discussion

9/28/2023 — Sound of Freedom, 2023 (Available for free on Amazon Prime and for a small fee elsewhere)

Trailer Film Discussion (The presenter from Love146 who spoke about child trafficking asked us not to film her. The recording therefore begins with questions to the audience.)

8/15/2023 — Refuge, 2022 (list of platforms where it’s streaming)

Trailer Film Discussion

6/27/2023 — Seattle is Dying, 2019 (Available on YouTube)

No Trailer Film Discussion

5/23/2023 — The Trans Teen Trend: A Case of Social Contagion?, 2019 (Available on YouTube)

No Trailer Film Discussion (recording starts partway through)
Links shared in chat by participants

4/20/2023 — The First Step, 2023 (Available for a small fee on Vudu or Amazon Prime)