Director Ed Madison had the unique idea to take a group of high school journalism students and turn the camera on them to give them the perspective of not only learning how to report on the news but also having their voices heard as well. ...
In the past few years, Patrizia Bruno has learned that if she wants to make something happen, she can and will succeed at it – even if she has to set out on her own....
Growing up in an oppressive culture in Iran, Davoud saw firsthand the lowly status that was imposed on women compared to men and the lack of freedom of expression that they were given. It's what drove him to give women a voice through his documentary film making....
When he decided to explore what free speech truly means in the modern world, Sunil Kalia came away with a profound thought: “Free speech is the foundation of progress and innovation.” ...
Psychiatrist, anthropologist, and award-winning filmmaker, Steve Vilhem's takes a unique path to become the 2024 Free Speech Award winner for his first feature film, Iceland, On the Trail of Democracy....
American INSIGHT is honored to announce the five films that have earned Official Selection status in our global, all-virtual 2024 Free Speech Film Festival....
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 |
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