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Voices of Justice – D.C. Under the Constitution: Exhibit & Documentary Premiere
Dunbar High School 101 N. St. NW, Washington, DCCome see the work of a group of Constitutional Law students worked proudly for the whole of term 1 to educate themselves and create for others to see. Youth voices meet the Bill of Rights in D.C. - where local choices collide with federal oversight. See what happens when students turn interviews into public history. […]
Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles (Film Showcase)
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn this Culture Series, we showcase three short films while asking the question: What defines a community leader—and who gets to decide? HumanitiesDC Present Culture Series: Leadership Without Titles, a film showcase that brings together three documentaries produced through the Community Voice Lab at American University — Kil and the Kids, Street Reporter, and We Rock! — […]
Free – $20‘REUNION CHOIR’ Work-in-Progress Clips & Conversation
Rosedale Recreation Center (Multipurpose Room) 1701 Gales Street, NE, Washington, DCAs part of Rosedale's annual Spring Fling, step inside for work-in-progress excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary, REUNION CHOIR, about DC's legendary Eastern High School Choir. Let's talk about the history and the future of arts education and cultural activities in our schools. ASL interpretation and open-captioned video will be provided. Two sessions at 1 […]
Reunion Choir Work-in-Progress Clips & Conversation
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for work-in-progress excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary, REUNION CHOIR, about DC's legendary Eastern High School Choir. Meet Joyce Garrett, the celebrated DC music teacher at the center of the story, and filmmaker Malkia Lydia. Let's talk about preserving arts education and local history. Light refreshments, ASL interpretation and open-captioned video will be […]
DC Movie Club Presents: Short Film Fest
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCDC Movie Club is hosting its first local filmmakers showcase! We received over 50 submissions (!) from talented filmmakers across the DMV, and somehow managed to narrow the line-up down to 9 films. From horror/comedies with ghosty girlies and possessed horses, to documentaries covering art, cultural identities, climate resilience, we've got it all. Come for […]
Free – $8DC[FRAMEWORKS] – A Work-in-Progress Screening Series
FeaturedEaton Cinema 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWe’re delighted to invite you to the 2026 Spring edition of DC Works-in-Progress Screening, a community event celebrating documentary storytelling in progress. DC provides directors and producers at all experience levels with a unique opportunity to receive constructive, peer-level feedback on their rough-cut films—whether feature-length or short. Each screening is followed by a moderated discussion, […]
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