Genre: Activism

Kino Lorber Releases Epicentro on DVD and TVOD January 12

Kino Lorber ReleasesSundance Grand Jury Prize-Winning Documentary Epicentro from Academy Award-Nominee® Hubert Sauper Available on DVD and Digitally on All Major TVOD Platforms Including Kino Now January 12, 2021 “Captures a Cuba that seems frozen in time… a vivid sense of Havana.”– Allan Hunter, Screen Daily “A hypnotic immersion into a country and culture embargoed by decades of our […]

Available Now: 6 Continents of the World Join Global David Cross, Debra Messing & David Koechner VOD/Digital Release Nov 10, 2020 of Critically Lauded Film “The Dark Divide”

Global VOD/Digital release today, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 of  Strike Back Studios,  REI Co-op Studios and the National Wildlife Federation (America’s largest wildlife conservation non-profit) release of Public House Films and TBVE Films’ “The Dark Divide.”  A shy butterfly expert (David Cross) embarks on a dangerous, life-changing trek through one of America’s greatest unprotected wildlands at the urging of his dying wife (Debra Messing). Get […]

New York Premiere at DOC NYC – Acclaimed film on socialism in America – THE BIG SCARY “S” WORD also playing Mill Valley + AFI Fests in October

THE BIG SCARY “S” WORD has its New York premiere at DOC NYC… WORLD PREMIERE OCT. 9-18 AT2020 MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL (SF BAY AREA)& OCT. 15-22 AT 2020 AFI FEST (LOS ANGELES)NEW YORK PREMIERE AT 2020 DOC NYC NOV. 11-19ALSO AN OFFICIAL SELECTION OF 2020 HOT DOCS CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL (TORONTO) Directed and Produced by Yael BridgeProduced by Morgan Spector and Eden Wurmfeld   RECENTLY FEATURED BY: […]

Steps To Voting 101

Steps to Voting 101 Common Questions/Misconceptions About Registering to Vote Q: If I miss registering to vote I can’t vote, right? A: Not necessarily, some states offer same-day registration in which individuals can show up to the polls on election day and register to vote. Check your state at rockthevote.org to be sure, and use […]

Chromeo debut “Clorox Wipe” video, raise $50,000 for Know Your Rights Camp

CHROMEO DEBUT “CLOROX WIPE” VIDEO TODAY RAISE $50,000 FOR KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMP October 30, 2020—Chromeo debut their surreal video for “Clorox Wipe,” directed by Patrick Jean, today—watch it here. The track is taken from their Quarantine Casanova EP, five tracks written and recorded under lockdown and released earlier this year. 100% of net proceeds from EP digital downloads, […]

Trailer Debut for TRIAL 4 | A Netflix Original Documentary Series

The eight-episode docuseries TRIAL 4 delves into the story of Sean Ellis, a man who served 22 years in prison after being found guilty of killing Boston Police Detective John Mulligan in 1993. Though law enforcement presented evidence linking Ellis to the murder, further investigation revealed corrupt police officers, questionable witnesses and enormous pressure within […]

Powerful New Docudrama RISE OF THE NAZIS Premieres Tuesday, November 10 on PBS

Three-Part Series Examines How Germany Transformed from a Liberal Democracy into a Brutal Dictatorship in Only Four Years ARLINGTON, VA; October 7, 2020 – RISE OF THE NAZIS, a new three-part forensic examination of how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party seized power in 1930s Germany, will premiere on PBS on Tuesday, November 10 at 9:00 […]

Talking Feds Podcast Hosts Special Gen Z Episode

YOUNG VOTERS SPECIAL FEATURING PROMINENT UP-AND-COMERS IN POLITICS October 26, 2020—Celebrated political podcast Talking Feds recently hosted a special bonus Young Voters episode, featuring prominent up-and-comers Bianca Vivion Brooks, Victor Shi, Xiye Bastida and Ziad Ahmed discussing major election issues, voting rights and trust in our government. Listen to the episode HERE and learn more below: https://www.talkingfeds.com/talkingfeds/7l5xl6f6rxccfwx-bwyjh-z7smk-bbxsd-phh9e-kj9nn-nbdwe Bianca Vivion Brooks is a writer, artist and designer […]

“Queer Cannabis” Episode Highlights Intersection from Queer Drag to Hip Hop Culture

Drag Race Star Laganja Estranja Joins Notorious B.I.G.’s Son CJ Wallace & Others for Queer Cannabis Compendium October 20, 2020 – Los Angeles.  For the full month of October, the QueerX festival is streaming as Revry’s newest live channel–QueerX TV –a free, 24/7 TV channel which hosts Revry’s newest POC-driven panel series, Amplify Voices. Amplify Voices is a revolutionary TV […]

Deval Patrick Launches Podcast “Being American” Featuring Ice Cube, James Taylor, Anand Giridharadas, Meb Keflezighi, and Many Others!

Deval Patrick Launches New Podcast On “Being American”  In Partnership With MuddHouse Media Patrick Engages Activists, Celebrities, Elected Officials and Other Thought Leaders on National Character Boston, MA. — Thursday, October 8, 2020 –Former Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick will launch a new podcast series on what it means to be American in 2020 and beyond. In the […]

RANDY RAINBOW & PATTI LUPONE, IF DONALD GOT FIRED HITS #1 ON ITUNES COMEDY CHART

(New York, NY) – Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 – Two-time Emmy nominee Randy Rainbow released today his first-ever collaboration with two-time Tony Award® winner Patti LuPone. The new parody video/song, “If Donald Got Fired,” is based on “If Momma Was Married” from the classic Broadway musical Gypsy, written by Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne.“This is […]

Documentary BELLY OF THE BEAST exposes modern-day eugenics, reproductive injustice in prisons

‘BELLY OF THE BEAST’ DOCUMENTARY TO HAVE NATIONWIDE THEATRICAL RELEASE STARTING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 TIMELY & POWERFUL NEW EXPOSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES OF WOMEN IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IS A FILM AWARDS CONTENDER; RELEASES JUST AS WHISTLEBLOWER BROKE NEWS ABOUT FORCED STERILIZATIONS IN ICE FACILITY FEATURING ORIGINAL SONG ‘SEE WHAT YOU’VE DONE’ FROM GRAMMY WINNING […]

American Humane Announces U.S. Theatrical Run for Inaugural Feature Length Documentary ‘Escape From Extinction,’ Narrated by Helen Mirren

Escape from Extinction

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – SEPT. 22, 2020 – American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the wide theatrical release of its inaugural feature-length documentary, Escape From Extinction, opening in cities nationwide next month through Concert Films, LLC.             The film, which is narrated by Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren, showcases the critical efforts certified and accredited zoos […]

OPENS NOVEMBER 11 – BEST OF SUNDANCE 2020 ‘CODED BIAS’ TO HAVE VIRTUAL CINEMA RELEASE

FILM ON BIG TECH & RACIAL BIAS Opens November 11 in New Yorkat The MetrographLos Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens more cities to follow! ‘BEST OF SUNDANCE 2020’ IS HAVING A HUGE IMPACT ON BIG TECH AND RACIAL BIAS SHALINI KANTAYYA’S DOCUMENTARY FEATURE AWARDS CONTENDER CODED BIAS TO HAVE VIRTUAL CINEMA RELEASE STARTING THIS NOVEMBER FEATURED IN THE FAST COMPANY MAGAZINE COVER […]

Rock The Vote!

Non-partisan, nonprofit organization Rock the Vote has info to help you register and to make sure you have the resources you need to vote! Don’t wait until the last minute! Check out Rock the Vote’s resources now to make sure you’re ready and signed up to get any election-related updates: Not sure if or where […]

Documentary ‘HEALING FROM HATE: BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF A NATION’ Opens Tomorrow

VIRTUAL CINEMA & THEATRICAL RELEASESTARTS TOMORROW: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 HEALING FROM HATE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF A NATION EXAMINING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HATE GROUP ACTIVITY AND FOLLOWING EFFORTS BY FORMER EXTREMISTS TO DE-RADICALIZE WHITE NATIONALISTS From filmmaker Peter Hutchison a director of the critically-acclaimed documentary Requiem for the American Dream Healing From Hate examines the root causes of hate […]

Award-winning documentary ‘Public Trust’ to be released on Friday, September 25 ahead of National Public Lands Day 2020

A film about America’s system of public lands and waters held in trust for all Americans and the fight to protect them From director David Garrett Byars and Patagonia FilmsAnd executive producers Yvon Chouinard and Robert Redford Drive-in screenings across U.S. on 9/1 before natl. release 9/25;Timely film puts public lands issue front & center before 2020 election Drive-In Screening Events Across U.S. on 8/30 […]

Introducing Vote With Love

IMP is a proud engagement partner for theVote With Love campaign Vote With Love is a nonpartisan effort to inspire a historic voter turnout and help voters prepare to cast their most thoughtful and informed vote yet.  Incorporating empathy and love into your vote may be just the approach we need to see a country that addresses our deepest concerns. […]

Live Event: Inside the ACLU’s Fight for Civil Rights in the Trump Era

INTERCEPT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BETSY REED TO MODERATE A CONVERSATION WITH ACLU LAWYERS BRIGITTE AMIRI, LEE GELERNT, AND CHASE STRANGIO ON THE FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE TRUMP ERA ACLU Lawyers Featured in New Documentary The Fight, to be Released Nationwide July 31 New York, NY – July 27, 2020 –  On Wednesday, July 29, at 3 p.m. […]

“John Lewis: Get in the Way” Returns to PBS July 23

It was a singular honor for IMP to lead outreach and engagement efforts around this film when it was first broadcast in 2017, just days after the presidential inauguration. With the passing of Congressman Lewis, America looses a leader, a hero, and a benchmark for our collective moral compass. He leaves us however, with an enormous legacy […]