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.
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.
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Building Community Through the Lens: Patrick G. Lee's Journey with TWN
"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.
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.
"The Only Doctor" Film Wins Peabody Award! Congratulations to Director Matthew Hashiguchi and Producer Anjanette Levert
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Congratulations to filmmaker Matthew Hashigushi and producer Anjanette Levert, the team behind "The Only Doctor." This documentary film recently received a Peabody Award!
May 2025 News
Long-Lost French Film “Palestine Vaincra” Set to Premiere in New York and London
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Third World Newsreel is proud to announce the 2K digital preservation of the long-lost French documentary Palestine Vaincra (Palestine Will Win) by Jean-Pierre Oliver De Sardan. This short film is considered the first French film made in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Palestine Vaincra will open NYC’s Prismatic Ground Film Festival on April 30th at the Anthology Film Archives and will also be featured at London’s Open City Documentary Festival on May 8th.
