North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival

Let the Little Light Shine

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Recognizing that the economic disparities resulting from privilege and exacerbated by the pandemic are a barrier to engagement, the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival has completely removed financial barriers to engaging with the festival. As a result, access to the festival's programming is free and accessible to all. As your individual situation allows, you are welcome to donate to the festival to help support our work.


Films are available to screen from midnight, Sunday, November 6, through midnight, Sunday, December 11.


Films in the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival have not been rated for adult content and may include violence, nudity, language, and adult situations. Viewer discretion is advised.

National Teachers Academy (NTA) is considered a beacon for Black children: a top-ranked, high-performing elementary school located in the fastest-growing neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. As the neighborhood gentrifies, a wealthy parents’ group seeks to close NTA and replace it with a high school campus. How will NTA's students, parents, and educators fight to save their beloved institution? A co-production of POV and ITVS, in association with Black Public Media.


This program is made possible through a partnership with Prairie Public and a grant from American Documentary | POV, with funding provided by the Open Society Foundations




  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    86 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Kevin Shaw
  • Producer
    Kevin Shaw, Rachel Dickson
  • Executive Producer
    Steve James