Powerful documentary portraits of agents of change.&nbsp; Content Advisory: Films in this block may contain triggering and/or sensitive language or material, including alcohol/drug use, strong language, and mature themes.

A Black-Jewish street artist confronts the fear and isolation of the moment through art and creates a street mural project to celebrates kindness and connection in his community. Film Contact:Connie Jo Sechrist / Charming Stranger Films&nbsp;connie@charmingstranger.com

BOURN KIND

A Black-Jewish street artist confronts the fear and isolation of the moment through art and creates a street mural project to celebrates kindness and connection in his community.

The award-winning actor, writer, producer, filmmaker and activist John Leguizamo performs his hit one-man Broadway show “Ghetto Klown” at Rikers Island Correctional Facility for an audience of justice-involved young men. Following the performance, he leads group discussions with participants awaiting trial or sentencing. Film Contact:David Magdael &amp; Associatesdmagdael@DMAGPR.com213-399-1434

John Leguizamo Live At Rikers

The award-winning actor, writer, producer, filmmaker and activist John Leguizamo performs his hit one-man Broadway show “Ghetto Klown” at Rikers Island Correctional Facility for an audience of justice-involved young men. Following the performance, he leads group discussions with participants awaiting trial or sentencing.

When COVID-19 forced his school to close and remote learning proved impossible, a teacher in Guatemala built a classroom on wheels to bring education directly to his students.

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When COVID-19 forced his school to close and remote learning proved impossible, a teacher in Guatemala built a classroom on wheels to bring education directly to his students.

Oscar®-winning director Ben Proudfoot brings the inspiring untold story of UNICEF to life through first-person interviews and UNICEF’s never-before-seen archive. Discover this story of optimism as UNICEF celebrates 75 years of defending the rights of the world's youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Film Contact:Whitney Skaugewhitney@breakwaterstudios.com

If You Have

Oscar®-winning director Ben Proudfoot brings the inspiring untold story of UNICEF to life through first-person interviews and UNICEF’s never-before-seen archive. Discover this story of optimism as UNICEF celebrates 75 years of defending the rights of the world's youngest and most vulnerable citizens.

Under the leadership of its first and only president, Sinte Gleska University on South Dakota's Rosebud Reservation has been a model for Indian-controlled education for 50 years, paving the way for other tribal colleges with a series of historic accomplishments and an eye towards continued innovation. Film Contact:Meg Griffiths meg@universecreative.org (713)-498-4168

Founders

Under the leadership of its first and only president, Sinte Gleska University on South Dakota's Rosebud Reservation has been a model for Indian-controlled education for 50 years, paving the way for other tribal colleges with a series of historic accomplishments and an eye towards continued innovation.

In 1994, Michael Thompson was arrested for selling three pounds of cannabis and was sentenced to 42 to 60 years in prison. He is the longest serving non-violent offender in the history of Michigan and he is finally up for clemency. Film Contact:Synonymous Pictureskyle.z.thrash@gmail.com wmcrouse@gmail.com

The Sentence of Michael Thompson

In 1994, Michael Thompson was arrested for selling three pounds of cannabis and was sentenced to 42 to 60 years in prison. He is the longest serving non-violent offender in the history of Michigan and he is finally up for clemency.

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