Browse previous selections from the Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Bellingcat - Truth in a Post-Truth World
Following the revolutionary rise of the “citizen investigative journalist” collective known as Bellingcat, dedicated to redefining breaking news by exploring the promise of open source investigation.
Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas
Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas investigates foreign land-investments in Ethiopia and exposes their impact on people’s lives.
Discussion: Artificial Intelligence, big data and human rights: progress or setback?
Artificial intelligence and big data have an extensive impact on our lives, playing a role when we apply for schools or jobs, when we shop and when we skim our social media feeds. Moreover, in some countries police and intelligence agencies use algorithms to determine which neighborhoods to focus on or to identify whether we’re security risks.
Discussion: Europe 2019: Refugees, democracy and human rights
a House of Commons-style debate on Europe in the world of 2019.
Discussion: Living in the shadows: People with albinism in Tanzania
People with albinism in parts of Africa continue to live under the threat of horrific violence or death due to myths that the organs and limbs of people with albinism bring prosperity.
Discussion: Media freedom under threat: What does the future hold?
Murders, death threats and ‘fake news’: Across the globe media freedom is increasingly under pressure.
Esta Todo Bien (It's All Good)
In Está Todo Bien, Caracas-born Tuki Jencquel asks a pharmacist, trauma surgeon, activist and two patients to confront the same questions millions of Venezuelans are facing: protest or acquiesce, emigrate or remain, lose all hope or hang onto faith?
Everything Must Fall
Everything Must Fall features student leaders and their opposition as they unpack how a moment evolved into a mass movement.
Gay Chorus Deep South
In response to a wave of discriminatory anti-LGBTQ laws in the southern US and the divisive 2016 elections, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Choir embarks on a daring tour of the American Deep South.
Ghost Fleet
Bangkok-based Patima Tungpuchayakul has committed her life to rescuing and returning home men from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and other Southeast Asian nations who have been sold to Thai fishing companies by human traffickers.
I Am Not Alone
I am Not Alone captures the energy and hopefulness of grassroots protest and direct action.