Framing Visions, Sharing Voices: twn's Exhibition Showcase
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Review our selected press releases and newsletters, showcasing important announcements and achievements. These critical updates demonstrate our active role in transforming the social justice media landscape.
Newsreel Member Shawn Walker Featured on "Finding Pictures" Presented by the Library of Congress
"Resistance & Joy" Screening Tour with Filmmakers at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center
Join us for a joyful film screening and talk at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center in Crown Heights. We’re excited to invite you to a screening of “Resistance & Joy,” a curated collection of powerful short documentaries! Filmmakers will be present!
TWN Workshop Graduate Felix Rodriguez Presents "My Ballroom Story" Installation at Pioneer Works
Featuring archival work by filmmaker Felix Rodriguez, "My Ballroom Story" is part of a multi-site exhibition "Legendary Looks" that explores the extraordinary artistry and cultural legacy of the house ballroom community.
TWN Press Archive: A Chronicle of Impact
Browse through our comprehensive list of press releases. This section offers an in-depth look at our historical and recent activities, showcasing our ongoing commitment to social justice storytelling and community initiatives.
TWN's New Digital Home: Pioneering Social Justice Media for Today
Since 1968, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has stood at the intersection of media arts and social justice, challenging dominant narratives and championing stories that mainstream media overlooks. Today, we mark a significant moment with the launch of our new digital home at twn.org.
Building Community Through the Lens: Patrick G. Lee's Journey with TWN
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"The workshop – no exaggeration here – changed my life," Patrick reflects. "Our teachers and mentors took us through hands-on skills building within a framework for ethical, community-centered production."
"African Spiritualities" Film Series Features New and Old Encounters Between African Cultures, Religions, and Spiritualities
Third World Newsreel will present a February screening series in New York and Washington, DC featuring two documentary films on African Spiritualities that confront legacies of colonialism and imperialism by veteran filmmakers Al Santana and Manthia Diawara. The films include a new 2K digitization of "Voices of the Gods" by veteran Brooklyn-based filmmaker Al Santana and "AI: African Intelligence" a new release by prolific documentary maker Manthia Diawara.
