A non-profit organization that helps neighborhoods and groups organize, educate and advocate using the power of social justice documentary film and conversation
Seattle, WA 98103
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If you haven't had the chance to see it, here is a sneak peek of the Meaningful Movies Project Trailer! See the full trailer Thursday, November 10th at 7pm PT for the Annual MMP Awards Ceremony!
RSVP HERE: eventbrite.com/e/2022-meanin…
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#TheDayWithTrae - Meet Melinda Raebyne, a trailblazing Taiwanese-American filmmaker with a global perspective, dedicated to telling stories that illuminate our shared humanity. With a focus on understanding, compassion, and collective action, she crafts narratives that inspire positive change and resilience. Melinda's portfolio boasts award-winning documentaries like "Ellos Gritan Libertad (They Scream Freedom)," recognized at the 2023 Social World Film Festival and the Philadelphia Free Speech Film Festival, and "Asylum," honored with the Right Now Today Humanitarian Award. Her commitment to amplifying local voices with global impact is evident in works like "Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance," premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival, and "For Sale," shedding light on child sex trafficking. Melinda's recent endeavor, "An Intimate Look at COVID-19," offers poignant insights into the pandemic's impact, showcasing her dedication to fostering connection during challenging times.
Melinda stopped by The Day With Trae @HolidayTraeanna to discuss the upcoming special screening event of the Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom. The film chronicles the grassroots activism and community organizing efforts spearheaded by the Seattle Black Panthers during the late 1960s and early 1970s. From their initiatives to combat police brutality and provide free breakfast programs for children to their advocacy for racial equality and economic empowerment, the Seattle Panthers left an indelible mark on the city's social and political landscape.
Click the link below to watch the full interview:
whereweconverge.com/tdwt/v/m…
Learn more about Melinda Raebyne:
seattleblackpanthersdoc.com
Photos: Jordan Somers
#BlackMediaMatters #BlackSeattle #BlackInSeattle #SeattleBlackPanthers #Filmmaker #MeaningfulMovies #MelinaRaebyne
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The August 25th screening at is co-presented by @MMPCommunity: bit.ly/3qzVEGi
#20DaysInMariupol @SIFFnews
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Thurs Mar 9: Meaningful Movies Presents "The Lost Salmon" - mailchi.mp/30cdadc6af1f/thur…
Today, February 17th, is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Whether it’s giving someone a compliment, holding a door for the person behind you, paying for a friend’s lunch, or even letting someone in traffic merge, go out and do something kind for someone. ❤️
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🎬 Meet the Team behind RAISING THE FLOOR!
🎞️ Marga is the founder of Twin Seas Media, a Boston-based impact distribution boutique agency working with documentary films and documentary film festivals.
👩💻 Learn more about Marga and other crew members on our website!
We are about halfway done with February! Here are a few upcoming online events presented by multiple of our MM groups!
February 16th 6:00pm PT:
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February 17th 6:30pm PT:
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February 21st 6:30pm PT:
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Children's Film Festival Seattle runs through 2/12 and features over 150 films from 40 countries, as well as workshops & interactive shows for kids (and parents) of all ages. @TatevikAprikyan brings us details from @kendra_sherrill at @nwfilmforum. MORE: seattlechannel.org/CityStrea… – at Seattle, WA
To register for the free film screening and community discussion, click here: FTJ_DOMTF.eventbrite.com
Sponsors: Franke Tobey Jones
Facebook Page: deathofmytwofathers.com/
To learn more about this event: meaningfulmovies.org/events/…
To check out other events: MeaningfulMovies.org
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Throughout the month of February, stream new and beloved programs celebrating Black excellence. Whether it’s history, music, documentaries, science or genealogy, PBS is your destination. Join the party at pbs.org/blockparty.
For more information: pbs.org/articles/what-to-wat…
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This Wednesday at 7pm PT!
The film can be viewed in advance and independently for free at
tinyurl.com/CSH-Pandora-1 or tinyurl.com/CSH-Pandora-2 It is also available for viewing through kanopy.com.
Register: shirhadash.org/event/shoc-so…
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Greetings from the Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2023!
Don’t miss the Literal Sunshine screening on Feb. 4 at 12:30 pm as well as virtually Feb 3-12.
CFFS: nwfilmforum.org/festivals/ch…
Northwest Film Forum: nwfilmforum.org/
Literal Sunshine: nwfilmforum.org/films/childr…
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📷: The "Ark of Return" at UNHQ honours the victims of slavery & highlights the legacy of the slave trade.
As #BlackHistoryMonth begins, we are reminded that each of us has a role to play to #FightRacism, prejudice & social injustice. un.org/en/letsfightracism/
February is Black History Month! We will be providing weekly resources, such as films, books, podcasts, etc. for those that want to learn more! Why is February recognized as Black History Month? Find out more here:
npr.org/2022/02/01/107562382…
blackhistorymonth.gov/
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ZOOM: templebnaitorah.org/event/Fi…
Join us Sunday, February 4 from 9:30am – 12:00pm either in-person or via Zoom to learn more about food waste and what we can do about it.
More about this event: meaningfulmovies.org/events/…
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Greetings from the Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2023!
Don’t miss the Literal Sunshine screening on Feb. 4 at 12:30 pm as well as virtually Feb 3-12.
CFFS: nwfilmforum.org/festivals/ch…
Northwest Film Forum: nwfilmforum.org/
Literal Sunshine: nwfilmforum.org/films/childr…
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A climate success story: The ozone layer is on track to recover within 4 decades.
The healing of the Earth's invisible shield is an inspirational example of the world coming together to address global challenges like the climate crisis.
More from @WMO: bit.ly/3ZmSdPz
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NEWS: Meg Medina has been named the 2023/2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. As a Cuban-American, Medina is the first author of Latina heritage to serve as National Ambassador in the program’s history: go.loc.gov/qxL050MtNH4
ALT Image: Photograph of Meg Medina. Photographer/Scott Elmquist.
1/18 event: meaningfulmovies.org/events/…
1/22 event: meaningfulmovies.org/events/…
1/26 event: meaningfulmovies.org/events/…
To learn more about this and other online events, go to:
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Why do we say Happy Holidays?
From November 1st - January 15th, there
are approximately 29 different holidays observed by 7 of the world's major religions. Whatever you celebrate, we here at the Meaningful Movies Project want to wish you all a Happy Holidays.
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In two weeks, Monday, December 19th, join us for our last event of the year! We're ending the year off with a bang as we will be hosting a screening of Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance with special guest director Melinda Raebyne!
Zoom Link for Event: zoom.us/j/96698666643
