The peace movement called Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace led to the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2005, making Liberia the first African nation with a female president. To learn how your faith community can screen this extraordinary film, click here.
Made in L.A. follows the story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. Immigration reform remains a key priority for religious communities and let this documentary be a resource for your congregation by clicking here.
My So-Called Enemy tells the story of 6 Jewish, Christian and Muslim who participated in the women’s leadership program Bridging Bridges for Peace, and how their transformative experience affects their lives in the Middle East for the following 7 years. Click here to learn more.
As Muslims around the world prepare for the celebration of Ramadan, let this documentary be a resource for Muslim understanding. Click here to learn more about New Muslim Cool.
This documentary gives a glimpse into Avery’s unique and loving household which includes white Jewish lesbians for parents and two adopted brothers — one mixed-race and one Korean. Click here to learn more about Off and Running and how it can be a resource to your community.
The peace movement called Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace led to the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2005, making Liberia the first African nation with a female president. To learn how your faith community can screen this extraordinary film, click here.
Increasingly, American religious communities - Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist - are combating global warming and the devastation of mountaintop removal, promoting food security, environmental justice, recycling, land preservation, and teaching love and respect for life on Earth. Auburn has created a new discussion guide to help you, your seminary, or your faith community use this great set of stories and go green. To find out more, click here.
Filmed over four years, Scenes from a Parish explores the tension and joy of a neighborhood church in a changing multicultural community. How does your faith community struggle to fully accept their neighbor as themselves? Click here to start the conversation and order a copy of Scenes from a Parish for your community of faith.
It can begin with a seed and lead to a movement. Wangari Maathai shows all of us that persistence and and hope can spark a movement. Let this film be an inspiration to your religious community and follow this link to Auburn’s documentary division to learn how you can take advantage of our free resources for your next educational opportunity.
Wangari Maathai is an example of a leader who is pursuing justice and healing the world through small acts that grow into nationwide movements. Learn how Wangari’s story can inspire leadership in your community by clicking here to Auburn’s documentary resources.
Don't miss this new documentary series The Calling which explores the seminary call to religious leadership and how emerging leaders are living out their faith in the modern world. Learn more about The Calling, its December 2010 PBS premiere and the engagement campaign, What's Your Calling by clicking here.
