For over a decade, the Speak Truth to Power video contest has empowered students to use filmmaking as a tool for social change. Screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, these films shine a light on pressing human rights issues and celebrate the defenders working to create change across the nation. “The STTP video contest has changed the lives and perspectives of my students,” shared Robin Kovat, a teacher at James Madison HS, Brooklyn. “So many have told me that now, as a result of this project, they look at the world differently.”
These student-made documentaries don’t just raise awareness; they drive real action and advocacy. Students interested in participating should submit their films for consideration by May 3, 2026.
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