Promoting social justice: a Beamafilm watchlist for advocates
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20/02/2024
As we recently commemorated the 2024 Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, and Library Lover's Day, it's time to broaden the focus to encompass our dedication to promoting global social justice. At Beamafilm, we believe in the power of film to inspire social change and promote meaningful dialogue on critical issues. In honour of World Day of Social Justice on February 20th, we highlight a selection of powerful documentaries from our catalogue that shed light on pressing social justice issues.
TESTIMONY OF A THREAD: Examining the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and consumerism.
WARRIOR LAWYERS: DEFENDERS OF SACRED JUSTICE: Native American role models, nation re-building and tribal justice.
YOUR MOTHER'S COMFORT: A trans activist and politician fights to defend the LGBT homeless shelter she founded called CasaNem.
SPEAR FROM ALL SIDES: Following the battle between big oil and the Waorani in Ecuador from the Amazon to Washington D.C.
A CRUDE INJUSTICE: Farmers struggle for compensation after an oil spill.
THE WITCHES OF GAMBAGA: A community of women condemned to live as witches in Northern Ghana.
I AM MICHAEL: A high-profile queer youth activist who created controversy when he claimed to no longer be gay and became a pastor.
As United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aptly said, "Advancing social justice is the cornerstone of building a better world for all." Let's join hands and use the power of film to amplify voices, spark conversations, and inspire action towards a more just and equitable society.
Join us in celebrating World Day of Social Justice by streaming these impactful documentaries on Beamafilm. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for generations to come. Happy Lunar New Year, Happy Valentine's Day, and Happy World Day of Social Justice!
Commemorative Events:
Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 3 - 16 (GMT-5)
Location: Virtual streaming live from New York, USA
Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with high-level speakers and thought leaders from around the world as they discuss how to put social justice at the centre of international, national, and regional policy agendas. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate in this transformative event.
At Beamafilm, we're proud to stand with you in the fight for social justice. Let's keep the momentum going and work together to build a fairer, more equitable world for all.
Watch for FREE with a participating library card or on a 30-day trial. Also, you can rent a film for 48 hours.
The life of literary iconoclast James Baldwin.
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In this globalizing world, international conglomerates are seeking more and cheap labour every day, Bangladesh became the 2nd largest provider of world clothing, which is led by China.
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A documentary about Native American role models, nation re-building and tribal justice via personal and professional stories of American Indian attorneys, tribal judges and their colleagues.
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A moving and intimate portrayal of one father’s fight to save his son, Ithaka exposes the brutal realities of the campaign to free Julian Assange.
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Moving from the deep Amazon rainforest to Washington D.C. and back, Spears From All Sides follows the battle between big oil and the native Waorani people in Ecuador.
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With the impending election of an extreme-right wing president in Brazil, trans activist and politician Indianara Siqueira fights to defend the LGBT homeless shelter she founded called CasaNem.
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The Witches Of Gambaga' is the extraordinary story of a community of women condemned to live as witches in Northern Ghana.
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Farmers struggle for compensation after an oil spill.
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The incredible true-life story of Michael Glatze, a high profile queer youth activist who created controversy when he claimed to no longer be gay and became a Christian pastor.
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A portrait of four kids - whose parents all happen to be gay.
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16 year old Billie struggles with her mother's plan to gender transition. Her path to independence accelerates when her mother's plans mean that their time together is limited to Tuesday afternoons.
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