Channel: Brave New Films

Category: Nonprofits & Activism

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Description: Join Brave New Films for a virtual screening and discussion of the short documentary, "Racially Charged: America's Misdemeanor Problem." SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Mary Moriarty - Former Chief Hennepin County Public Defender, Nadine Graves - Nadine Graves is a former public defender who has represented hundreds of people charged with criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. She currently represents parents subjected to child-protection cases. Outside of the courtroom, Ms. Graves is a podcast host of The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves and the board chair of a non-profit, We Are Criminals, an organization dedicated to challenging society’s perceptions of what it means to be “criminal.” Chris Lollie - Chris Lollie was waiting to pick his children up from daycare in St. Paul Minnesota when he was arrested for questioning why he was being detained. The egregious charges brought against him became the subject of a lawsuit that was decided in his favor. He continues to use his platform as an advocate for change and youth. Chris is a loving father of 4 children, an avid lyricist, youth advocate and an activist for civil liberties and rights for all Americans especially descendants of formerly enslaved people. Robert Greenwald – Director, Racially Charged and President of Brave New Films, a nonprofit film company that he founded after a career in commercial television and film to motivate and educate viewers on the most pressing issues of the day. Brave New Films distributes its work for free through social media and in concert with nonprofit partners and movements. CO-SPONSORS: Brave New Films ACLU Minnesota We Are All Criminals Minnesota Freedom Fund Sign up to host a virtual screening of "Racially Charged" here: bit.ly/3rsL5jd​ 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 "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 “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