The annual Free Speech Film Festival, presented by American INSIGHT, welcomes submissions from global independent filmmakers. We seek films promoting free speech, human rights and the rule of law. A panel of judges selects a single film to receive our Free Speech Award.
Six finalist films compete for the 2026 Free Speech Award, with the winner announced at November's ceremony in Philadelphia. See the official selections....
Free speech, human rights, and the rule of law have deep roots in Philadelphia. Learn how its legal history still inspires global justice today....
American INSIGHT's Free Speech Film Festival highlights human rights stories worldwide, inspired by Philadelphia's rich legacy of advocacy — from Quaker abolitionists to civil rights pioneers like James Forten and Octavius Catto....
2025 |
Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man |
2024 |
Iceland, On the Trail of Democracy |
2023 |
Ellos Gritan Libertad |
2022 |
Jazz in China |
2021 |
Footsteps on the Wind |
2020 |
Boxed |
2019 |
Suppressed: The Fight to Vote |
2018 |
Team ENOUGH |
2017 |
Free Speech Fear Free |
2016 |
I Will Not Be Silenced |
2015 |
Honor Diaries |
2013 |
Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New Worldview |
2012 |
Free China: The Courage to Believe |