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

Next Film: "The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools," May 16, 8:00 pm ET

On May 16 at 8 pm ET we’ll discuss “The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools,” 2023, 107 minutes. Douglas Blackmon (author, Slavery by Another Name), revisits Leland, Mississippi, where he was a white, six year old when this small town integrated its public schools in 1970. He interviews former classmates, teachers and parents about how the experience transformed them. We will talk about what happened in Leland, and also address the question: why are American schools still so highly segregated?

Past Films

Previous Film Discussions

4/21/2024 — With Malice Toward None, With Charity Toward All: Reclaiming Civility in American Politics, 2024 (Available on YouTube)
No Trailer Film Discussion coming soon

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 (Not streaming yet. Ask about hosting a screening here.)

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)