SHORT + FEATURE: AFFURMATIVE ACTION (Short) will play before THE REUNITED STATES (Feature) Please note, this film includes the following additional special features: <ol><li>Introduction with Van Jones </li><li>Post Film Interview with Van Jones and Meghan McCain</li><li>﻿Post Film Discussion with CBFF Artistic &amp; Programming Director, Michael Brody and The Reunited States Author, Mark Gerson</li></ol>

AFFURMATIVE ACTIONThis film explores "Meet the Team" pages at a variety of different video and advertising companies. Every team has a diverse representation of dogs on their profile, but no black people. AFFURMATIVE ACTION asks the question, "How far have we really come?" THE REUNITED STATESAt a time when America is ripping apart at the seams, THE REUNITED STATES is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows unsung heroes on a difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides. Each of these bridge-builders has realized that while our divides run deeper than one could have imagined, so does the love and hope required to bring our country back together. Based on the book of the same name, this film urges us to consider that each and every person has a role to play in reuniting the country. This film has been generously sponsored by the Jennison Family; by Elizabeth and Ray Fitzgerald; and by Debra Cameron and Jeffrey Hallett

THE REUNITED STATES (Short + Feature)

This film explores "Meet the Team" pages at a variety of different video and advertising companies. Every team has a diverse representation of dogs on their profile, but no black people. AFFURMATIVE ACTION asks the question, "How far have we really come?" AFFURMATIVE ACTION will play virtually before the features HIVE and THE REUNITED STATES <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/9d53ce00f0c5ea5ccdbfdaa31498d206.jpg" width="251" style="display: inline; margin: 0px 1em 1em 0px; float: left;">Insightful, honest, and wickedly clever, each moment in Travis Wood’s work is purposeful and packs a punch. He experiments with storytelling in its many forms, utilizing the power of truth to guide his process. His films often ride the line between fiction and non-fiction using a hybrid of animation and live-action. The filmmaker hails from Minneapolis and currently resides in Brooklyn. His short films have been selected for multiple Vimeo Staff Picks, SXSW, Rooftop Films, an NY EMMY award, and featured on NoBudge, Booooooom, and Directors Notes.

AFFURMATIVE ACTION

This film explores "Meet the Team" pages at a variety of different video and advertising companies. Every team has a diverse representation of dogs on their profile, but no black people. AFFURMATIVE ACTION asks the question, "How far have we really come?"

This film has been generously sponsored by the Jennison Family; by Elizabeth and Ray Fitzgerald; and by Debra Cameron and Jeffrey Hallett Five Americans embark on deeply personal journeys across the country in an effort to bridge our racial, political&nbsp;and emotional divides... At a time when America is ripping apart at the seams, THE REUNITED STATES is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows unsung heroes on a difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides. Each of these bridge-builders has realized that while our divides run deeper than one could have imagined, so does the love and hope required to bring our country back together. Based on the book of the same name, this film urges us to consider that each and every person has a role to play in reuniting the country. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/48080eee846e97d0c6302efd871d1048.jpg" width="185" style="max-width: 100%; display: inline; margin: 0px 1em 1em 0px; float: left;">Ben Rekhi is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker. After working with the Coen Brothers on O Brother, Where Art Thou? Rekhi was hired by George Clooney to shoot the behind-the-scenes for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Rekhi’s debut feature film was SXSW Audience Award Winner Waterborne, about a fictional biological attack on LA’s water supply, which was released by the Sundance Channel. His follow-up, The Ashram, starred Academy Award Winner Melissa Leo and Kal Penn. Rekhi then shifted gears and co-directed a documentary series for PBS called The Hidden Vote which profiled minorities who support Trump. His third film Watch List, set against the drug wars in the Philippines, was co-financed by Bron Studios (Joker), executive produced by XYZ Films (The Raid). The Reunited States, his documentary debut, is executive produced by Van Jones and Meghan McCain and released Feb 2021.

THE REUNITED STATES

Four Americans embark on deeply personal journeys across the country in an effort to bridge our racial, political and emotional divides...

A 15 mins discussion between Van Jones (CNN commentator/activist) and Meghan McCain (former co-host of the View), moderated by Tim Shriver (founder of Unite and president of the special olympics), which covers the themes of the documentary as well as what attracted the media personalities to get involved with its promotions.

THE REUNITED STATES INTERVIEW WITH VAN JONES & MEGHAN MCCAIN

THE REUNITED STATES Post Film Discussion with CBFF Artistic and Programming Director, Michael Brody and author of The Reunited States, Mark Gerzon

THE REUNITED STATES POST FILM DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL BRODY AND MARK GERZON

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