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.
February 2025 News
Welcome back! We are excited to announce that the Feminist Media Histories academic journal dedicated an issue to the films by Camille Billops and James Hatch.
Third World Newsreel Receives Cultural Development Fund Grant from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Third World Newsreel is one of nearly 1,100 cultural organizations across New York City to receive support as part of the City's largest-ever Cultural Development Fund
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.
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.
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.
More January News
Third World Newsreel sends its sympathy, love, and strength to those impacted by the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. We encourage all who can help out to do so.
