WMM: New Releases on Critical Issues

New Releases on Hot Topics!

Search Catalog    Order Info      New Releases         Special Collections      Request a Catalog NOW AVAILABLE! NEW RELEASES ON CRITICAL ISSUES _________________________________ Challenging stories on race relations, immigration, violence against women, religious intolerance, and LGBTQ equality are an integral part of our national conversation. Take a look at our new releases which feature acclaimed, transformative films on these critical issues - they will  create meaningful discussions for classrooms and communities today, and throughout the year.  RACE RELATIONS This absorbing new collection is essential for gaining a greater understanding of the historical roots of racism, current challenges, and possible solutions. PROFILED PROFILED knits the stories of mothers of black and Latino youth murdered by the NYPD into a powerful indictment of racial profiling and police brutality and provides a window into one of the most burning issues of our time. Buy the DVD.   View the trailer. SOUTHERN  RITES SOUTHERN RITES chronicles the murder of a young, unarmed black man by an elderly white town patriarch, and a historic campaign to elect the first black sheriff - both stories reveal racial wounds, and ask whether a new generation can make a different future from a difficult past. Buy the DVD.   View the trailer.   TOO BLACK  TO BE FRENCH TOO BLACK TO BE FRENCH explores the role of race and the persistence of racism in a supposedly institutionally colorblind country. Though the history is different, the issues raised offer a contextualized perspective on race in America and beyond. Buy the DVD.  View the trailer. _____________________________________________________________ IMMIGRATION Transcending the news headlines and redefining our perspective on the life of undocumented women, this Peabody Award-winner places a human face on the immigration debate. DON'T TELL ANYONE  (NO LE DIGAS  A NADIE) Peabody Award-winner DON'T TELL ANYONE (NO LE DIGAS A NADIE) follows Angy Rivera's remarkable journey from poverty and civil war in rural Colombia to the front page of The New York Times. After years of living undocumented, and battling a complex immigration system, Angy faces an uncertain future.   EDUCATIONAL TOOLKIT: For POV film lesson plan, click here. Buy the DVD.   View the trailer. _____________________________________________________________ VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN The global prevalence of  sexual assault and violence against women is staggering, but this film/campaign goes beyond startling statistics, and provides tools for support and prevention. BRAVE  MISS WORLD Emmy nominated BRAVE MISS WORLD is a startlingly honest portrayal of how tragedy can be transformed into a call for justice. After surviving a sexual assault and stabbing, Linor Arbargil becomes an advocate, and  travels around the world from rape crisis centers, to American college campuses to inspire others to confront shame and to heal.  EDUCATIONAL TOOLKIT: Exclusive bonus scenes A report by Gloria Allred on a previously unpublished campus rape investigation Survivor testimonials  Extra filmmaker interviews Buy the DVD.  View the trailer. __________________________________________________________ LGBTQ This new collection reveals the trials of LGBTQ communities, and their pursuit of respect, equality, and acceptance. DEEP RUN Executive produced by Susan Sarandon, DEEP RUN is an intimate portrait of trans life in rural Deep Run, North Carolina. Exiled by family and rejected by an ex-partner, Cole, a young trans man explores the intersection of modern identity and faith in the American South. Buy the DVD.  View the trailer. THE SAME DIFFERENCE THE SAME DIFFERENCE shines light on how the relationships within the queer black lesbian and bisexual communities, mirror the homophobia and male privilege of the straight world. The film features recognizable queer voices from HBO's The Wire, and Netflix's Orange is the New Black. Buy the DVD.   View the trailer. __________________________________________________________ ISLAM  Fear, prejudice, and misperceptions are the foundation for religious intolerance, as well as increasing Islamophobia - despite the current climate, several Muslim women find a way to become part of a US community. VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN FROM THE US SOUTH VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN FROM THE US SOUTH  explores how Muslim women at the University of Alabama carve out a space for self-expression in the Deep South while negotiating their identities in a society that often has unflattering views about Islam and Muslims. Buy the DVD. View the trailer. 2016/2017 CATALOG If you have ordered from us before, a printed version of the catalog  is on the way! If you have not placed an order before, or if you would like a copy of the catalog sent to you by first class mail, click here. We hope you enjoy the new catalog! Ordering Information Online at www.wmm.com By Email: orders@wmm.com By Phone: 212.925.0606 ext. 360  Women Make Movies gratefully acknowledges the support of our funders: The National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The Andy Warhol Foundation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.          About WMM: Since our beginnings in 1972, WMM has grown from a feminist filmmakers' collective into an industry-leading nonprofit media arts organization and distributor. For over 40 years, WMM has transformed the landscape of filmmaking for women directors and producers, bringing the issues facing women around the world to screens everywhere. Now, with more than 550 films in our catalog, including Academy®, Emmy®, Peabody and Sundance nominees and award winners, WMM is the largest distributor of films by and about women in the world. Women Make Movies. By Women. About Women. For Everyone.  Connect with WMM!