Channel: Brave New Films

Category: Nonprofits & Activism

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Description: Our upcoming documentary, "Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem" exposes how our country’s history of racial injustice evolved into an enormous abuse of criminal justice power. 13 million people a year – most of them poor and people of color – are abused by this system. Join us for a live streaming film screening and discussion of Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem, inspired by Alexandra Natapoff’s book Punishment Without Crime: How our Massive Misdemeanor System Traps the Innocent and Makes America More Unequal. Co-Sponsored by the Harvard Law School Library, the Harvard Kennedy School Program on Criminal Justice Policy and Management and Brave New Films, speakers Include Alexandra Natapoff, Lee S. Kreindler Professor of Law, Harvard Law School Robert Greenwald, Founder, Brave New Films Rachael Rollins, Suffolk County District Attorney Udi Ofer, Director, Justice Division and Deputy National Political Director, ACLU Dr. Sandra Smith, Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Professor of Criminal Justice & Director of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management, Harvard Kennedy School A special thanks to Alexandra Natapoff for her incredible book on this very important issue. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss the world premiere of "Racially Charged: America's Misdemeanor Problem." LEARN MORE about the film: Misdemeanorfilm.org ABOUT BRAVE NEW FILMS Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films (BNF) are at the forefront of the fight to create a just America. Greenwald and BNF create free documentary films that inform the public, challenge corporate media, and motivate people to take action on social issues nationwide. Brave New Films’ investigative films have shined a light on the Bush, Obama and Trump administration, voter suppression, U.S. drone strikes, the prosecution of whistleblowers, and Wal Mart’s corporate practices. BNF's mission is to champion social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates and teaches civic participation and makes a difference. #BraveNewFilms Wanna see more of BNF's free documentaries? SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/BNF-YouTube SIGN UP for email updates: bravenewfilms.org/signup Set up a free screening or house party for any of our films free: bravenewfilms.org/screenings Facebook: Facebook.com/BraveNewFilms Instagram: Instagram.com/BraveNewFilms Twitter: twitter.com/BraveNewFilms DONATE: bit.ly/BNF-donate Check out our other BNF documentaries: “Suppressed: The Fight To Vote” This documentary takes a deep dive into Brian Kemp STOLE the 2018 Georgia governor’s election through voter suppression. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=03DGjnIkTdI&t=1458s "Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price" The film exposes Wal-Mart's unscrupulous business practices through interviews with former employees, small business owners, and footage of Walmart executives. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=RXmnBbUjsPs&t=1648s "Koch Brothers Exposed" Billionaires David and Charles Koch have been handed the ability to buy our democracy in the form of giant checks to the House, Senate, and soon, possibly even the Presidency. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=2N8y2SVerW8&t=1888s "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA" This film shares the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=EqfXv6-yF-g&t=1990s “Sentencing Reform: Part 1 - The Power of Fear” This documentary investigates our racist criminal justice system and makes the case for why mass incarceration must come to an end. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=29Fotznf9lc&t=11s “Trump Inc: Lining Their Pockets - White House For Sale” The documentary exposes Trump and his administration for profiting off the presidency. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=pgHrUAVraXg&t=112s