Framing Visions, Sharing Voices: twn's Exhibition Showcase
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Review our selected press releases and newsletters, showcasing important announcements and achievements. These critical updates demonstrate our active role in transforming the social justice media landscape.
More January News 2024
TWN’s Acclaimed Production Workshop Now Open for Aspiring Social Justice Filmmakers
Third World Newsreel (TWN) proudly announces the opening of applications for its esteemed Production Workshop. Founded in 1968, TWN has significantly influenced NYC's arts scene, shaping nearly 500 graduates into acclaimed filmmakers. This year's workshop promises to continue this tradition, offering comprehensive and affordable film production training with a focus on social justice.
January 2024
TWN Production Workshop Deadline, Grants and More
TWN Press Archive: A Chronicle of Impact
Browse through our comprehensive list of press releases. This section offers an in-depth look at our historical and recent activities, showcasing our ongoing commitment to social justice storytelling and community initiatives.
TWN's New Digital Home: Pioneering Social Justice Media for Today
Since 1968, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has stood at the intersection of media arts and social justice, challenging dominant narratives and championing stories that mainstream media overlooks. Today, we mark a significant moment with the launch of our new digital home at twn.org.
Building Community Through the Lens: Patrick G. Lee's Journey with TWN
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"The workshop – no exaggeration here – changed my life," Patrick reflects. "Our teachers and mentors took us through hands-on skills building within a framework for ethical, community-centered production."
"African Spiritualities" Film Series Features New and Old Encounters Between African Cultures, Religions, and Spiritualities
Third World Newsreel will present a February screening series in New York and Washington, DC featuring two documentary films on African Spiritualities that confront legacies of colonialism and imperialism by veteran filmmakers Al Santana and Manthia Diawara. The films include a new 2K digitization of "Voices of the Gods" by veteran Brooklyn-based filmmaker Al Santana and "AI: African Intelligence" a new release by prolific documentary maker Manthia Diawara.
