HOME OF THE BRAVE

HOME OF THE BRAVE

Partner Event
92 min
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In our first-ever collaboration, DOC NYC is partnering with Creatively Speaking, a program of the New School’s Institute on Race, Power & Political Economy to present HOME OF THE BRAVE, a powerful program of five documentary shorts exploring urgent social issues shaping America today. From legal justice and life after incarceration to progressive education and compassionate healthcare, these stories of grassroot activism showcase individuals and communities working to create meaningful change. Uplifting and inspiring, the program celebrates resilience, empathy, and the transformative power of advocacy—showing how courage and collective action can light the path toward a more just and compassionate society. – Karen McMullen

 

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Included Shorts:
Bloodlines, Mississippi 

Down North

La Orquesta

Teaching America

The Good Fight: Armen vs. Giuliani 

 

Year: 2025

Event details

In-Person Date

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 7:00 PM

Venue

Tishman Auditorium

FREE EVENT

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