The following organizations offer documentaries, educational films and videos about the realities of our world and the consequences for women. There are free online screenings, hosting of films, educational videos and more.
Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative is the leading think tank in the world studying diversity and inclusion in entertainment through original research and sponsored projects. The organization develops targeted, research-based solutions to tackle inequality.
Audrie & Daisy
AUDRIE & DAISY is an urgent real-life drama that examines the ripple effects on families, friends, schools and communities when two underage young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on camera.
Blueshift Education
Blueshift believes social impact media has the power to reach audiences and spark energy for deep and lasting social change. Their current team works with media makers to develop Impact Education materials – innovative tools, resources, strategy and training to deepen the audience experience and drive social change.
The Bystander Moment
The Bystander Moment approach was developed by pioneering activist and writer Jackson Katz and his colleagues. In a riveting analysis illustrated with archival footage and clips from news, sports, and entertainment media, Katz explores the role of bystanders -- especially friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers—in perpetuating sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other forms of gender violence.
Justice
A documentary, Sundance Film Festival 2023, pursues the depth and strength of the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and the equally telling and dishonest responses to ensure his installation on the Court.
In September, 2018, American was transfixed by Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. What many Americans do not know is Deborah Ramirez’s testimony of misconduct by Kavanaugh.
Knock Down the House
This documentary is about four women who challenged the status quo and won. It is about women who decided to get involved and take action. It is not about party affiliation. It is about having a voice. It is about democracy.
Lean On Me
A caregiver’s guide to safeguarding children and supporting healing for sexual abuse. RAINN’s video series and accompanying materials includes content dealing with child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Let it Ripple Film Studio
Let it Ripple’s mission is to use film, technology, discussion materials, and live and virtual events to engage people in conversation and action around complicated subjects that are shaping our lives, and to update these topics through an engaging, accessible, 21st century lens.
LunaFest
LunaFest features films by and about women. They amplify the diverse, inspiring work of women and gender nonconforming filmmakers. Plan to host or attend a screening.
Media Education Foundation
Media Education Foundation produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical thinking about the social, political, and cultural impact of American mass media.
Red Light Green Light
A masterpiece of investigative journalism, Red Light Green Light is a call to wisdom, compassion, and action. This movie will change the way we think about, talk about, and decide about the growing plight of women in the sex trade.
THE REPRESENTATION PROJECT
Using film and media as catalysts for cultural transformation, The Representation Project inspires individuals and communities to create a world free from gender stereotypes and social injustices.
Roll Red Roll Film
Roll Red Roll shines a light on “rape culture”—a culture that allows sexual assault to be normalized and dismissed. The film shifts the lens and burden from the victim to the perpetrators, bystanders, witnesses, and communities to understand and address the problem.
What Will it Take
What Will It Take is a media, collaboration, learning, and social engagement platform that inspires, connects, educates and engages women everywhere to advance in all levels of leadership and take action. What Will It Take acts as a connective tissue bringing together existing stakeholders and champions of women’s leadership across industries on a single platform to foster collaboration and coordination.
Women’s Voices Now
Women’s Voices Now (WVN), advocates for women’s rights by using the power of social impact film to influence media and culture. They carry out their mission with a free streaming archive of international women’s rights based films, an annual online film festival, educational programs, screening events, digital publication, multimedia workshops and trainings, and a film fiscal sponsorship program.
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Parent Up! Talk to Your Son About Porn.
Culture Reframed provides education and resources to build resilience and resistance to hypersexualized media and porn.