| 27 award-winning films that examine inequality, dignity, and pathways to change. Storytelling has the power to advance social change — challenging systems, amplifying voices, and sparking action. For World Day of Social Justice, we’ve curated a unique playlist that centers lived experience and spotlights solutions in motion. Explore Playlist → Playlist Staff Pick Director: Cinque Northern 27 min | USAWhen Liza Jessie Peterson brings her acclaimed play The Peculiar Patriot to Angola — America’s largest prison plantation — the performance is suddenly shut down. This film uncovers what provoked the closure, the truths that confronted the prison system, and the ripple effects of a visit authorities tried to silence. Watch Now → Event Invite Institute for Humane Education (IHE) presents Adidas Owns the Reality — World Day of Social Justice Online Film Viewing Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 PM ET | OnlineDirected by Keil Troisi and Igor Vamos, Adidas Owns the Reality exposes the exploitation of underpaid garment workers—and an unconventional, creative-activism strategy designed to raise awareness and hold corporations accountable. This free event will be hosted on the Institute for Humane Education’s Circle community platform. Click below for more info and details on how to join! Sign Up → SIMA Academy is an award-winning education platform offering curriculum-ready documentaries and film club tools that spark critical thinking, connect learning to real-world issues, and foster engagement and agency across classrooms, networks, and leadership programs. |
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