Best Activism

This hard-hitting documentary exposes the staggering amount of food that goes to waste globally and the environmental consequences of this inefficiency. Featuring insights from celebrity chefs like An...

Based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript 'Remember This House,' 'I Am Not Your Negro' is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of race in America. Narrated by Baldwin's voice, the film weav...

Ava DuVernays powerful film chronicles the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a focused, urgent, and deeply human look at the strategic and pe...

A team of divers, photographers, and scientists embark on a mission to document the disappearance of the world's coral reefs. 'Chasing Coral' is a powerful, visual, and emotional journey that highligh...

Angie Thomas' 'The Hate U Give' is a powerful contemporary novel addressing police brutality and racial inequality through the eyes of Starr Carter, a teenage girl who witnesses a tragic shooting. The...

'Crip Camp' tells the story of a groundbreaking summer camp for teenagers with disabilities in the 1970s that helped spark the disability rights movement in the United States. The film uses incredible...

March is a powerful and moving autobiographical trilogy chronicling John Lewiss experiences as a young civil rights activist. Co-written with Andrew Aydin, the graphic novel brings history to life wit...

My Life is Tolstoy's autobiography, covering his early years and experiences up to his decision to devote himself to writing. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a privileged young man,...

Malala Yousafzais autobiography, 'I Am Malala,' recounts her fight for girls' education in Pakistan. The book details her experiences growing up in the Swat Valley and her subsequent targeted attack b...

Miss Americana provides a behind-the-scenes look at Taylor Swifts journey as she evolves from a quiet pop star to a more outspoken advocate for social and political causes. The film chronicles her dec...

The Human Cost (2016) is a documentary that follows journalist Roméo Langlois as he investigates the devastating impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia. The film exposes the ongoing s...

This groundbreaking documentary remains one of the most important films about the industrial food system in the United States. It exposes the hidden costs of cheap food, from the treatment of animals...

Gus Van Sant's 'Milk' tells the story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. The film chronicles his fight for LGBTQ+ rights and his tragic assassination. Sean Penn deliv...

Angie Thomas' 'The Hate U Give' adapted into a graphic novel format provides a visually compelling and accessible experience for readers. The graphic novel retains the powerful narrative and important...

Greta Thunberg transformed the climate movement by shifting the focus from abstract scientific data to urgent moral imperative. Starting with a solitary school strike outside the Swedish parliament, s...

Bruguera's work blurs the line between art and activism, creating 'Arte Útil' (Useful Art). Her performances directly intervene in socio-political realities, often focusing on migration, authoritarian...

Martin Luther King Jr. was the defining voice of the American Civil Rights Movement. His ability to synthesize Christian ethics with Gandhian non-violence allowed him to mobilize millions against inst...

Crip Camp (2020) tells the story of a summer camp for teenagers with disabilities that served as a catalyst for the disability rights movement. The film combines archival footage with contemporary int...

Gloria Steinem is a central figure in the second-wave feminist movement. As a journalist and co-founder of Ms. magazine, she brought feminist issues into the mainstream media, challenging the patriarc...

Rosa Parks is often remembered for a single act of defiance, but her life was defined by decades of dedicated civil rights work. Her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus was a calculated, c...

Dr. Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist and human rights activist who has dedicated his life to treating victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His work at the Panzi...

Angela Davis has been a prominent figure in the struggle for civil rights, prison reform, and gender equality for over five decades. Her work challenges the prison-industrial complex and advocates for...

This umbrella term represents the collective struggle for racial equality and civil rights in the mid-20th century. It encompasses the strategies, sacrifices, and triumphs of countless individuals and...

John Lewis's 'March' is a powerful and moving autobiography recounting his experiences as a young civil rights activist. The first volume focuses on his early life and involvement in the sit-in moveme...

The Internets Own Boy tells the story of Aaron Swartz, a brilliant programmer and internet activist who fought for open access to information. The documentary explores his early career, his activism,...

Navalny (2022) chronicles the story of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who survived a poisoning attempt and subsequently investigated his attackers. The film is a gripping and suspenseful ac...

Nelson Mandela's autobiography, 'Long Walk to Freedom,' details his extraordinary life, from his childhood in rural South Africa to his decades of imprisonment and eventual triumph over apartheid. The...

Nadia Murad is a Yazidi human rights activist and a survivor of genocide at the hands of ISIS. Her tireless advocacy for the Yazidi community and her work to hold perpetrators of sexual violence accou...

A leading figure in the women's suffrage movement, Anthony co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association and campaigned tirelessly for the right to vote. She was arrested for voting in 1872. Her...