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DESCENDANT is now on Netflix, plus three other movies you won't want to miss. [View Online]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Forward]( Hi there, October is National Family History month, and how fitting, because our big news this month has to do with DESCENDANT - a story about historical preservation through the power of family storytelling, and the journey to justice. We’ve got lots of new projects we’re excited to share, so read on to find out more. And should any of these films interest you or your community, [let us know](mailto:lprosch@participant.com?subject=Group%20Screening%20Request%20). We’ll be happy to organize a group screening at a theater. – Your fellow Participants [Descendant Trailer]( A Special Night for the Descendants DESCENDANT Hometown Premiere In Alabama We’re so thrilled to share that DESCENDANT is now available to [watch on Netflix]( and in select theaters! Award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama, to document the discovery of the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to arrive in the U.S. – 52 years after the international slave trade was declared a federal crime, punishable by death. The film exposes the way the crime was covered up and the racial injustices that persist to this day in Alabama. To celebrate the release of the film last week, the residents of Mobile had the opportunity to attend a premiere, complete with a Q&A with the filmmakers. [Check out the behind the scenes]( of this one-of-a-kind special event where emotions ran high, as it was a powerful moment for the descendants to watch their story unfold on the silver screen. Join the Clotilda descendants and Africatown community members in their fight to preserve their history and to defend their future. [TAKE ACTION]( [ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED- IMAGE]( Blurring the Line Between Art and Activism ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED in Select Theaters November 23 Check out the new trailer for ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED by Oscar®-winner director Laura Poitras, which will open in select theaters November 23 (NEON). The film has been collecting awards and nominations at film festivals around the world, including the prestigious Golden Lion at the [Venice Film Festival]( a shortlist at the upcoming [DOC NYC,]( a nomination for best Documentary Feature at the [Gotham Awards]( and two [Critics’ Choice Award]( nominations (Director, Political Documentary). A true example of art + activism, the film follows photographer Nan Goldin’s life and fight against the billionaire Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma and makers of the highly addictive drug OxyContin. “A devastating work of shocking intelligence and still greater emotional power.” - [IndieWire]( [WATCH THE TRAILER]( [Costa Brava Lebanon]( An Ode to a More Sustainable Future COSTA BRAVA, LEBANON Coming Soon to Netflix Mark your calendars, because on November 3 COSTA BRAVA, LEBANON will be available to watch on Netflix. Newcomer writer-director Mounia Akl’s debut feature film centers on a family living in a dystopian near-future where the Lebanese garbage crisis has reached the doorstep of their idyllic home. The film is Lebanon’s official entry to this year’s Academy Awards and has garnered [excellent reviews]( and awards including the prestigious [NETPAC award]( at the Toronto International Film Festival. Coming up, the film will screen at several events including the Female Film Club, UPENN’s Middle East Film Festival, and Mostra Mundo Árabe de Cinema in Brazil. [READ MORE]( [White Coat Rebels]( First, Do No Harm WHITE COAT REBELS Now Streaming Did you know that for every dollar that the pharmaceutical industry spends on research and development for a new drug, they spend $19 advertising that drug? When a courageous group of medical students realize the insidious power of Big Pharma, they decide to fight back against its corrupting influence and improve the inequities in healthcare. We’re excited to share that our new documentary, WHITE COAT REBELS, is now streaming on FUSE+, as well as available to rent on Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play and Vudu. From director Greg Barker and presented in partnership with [Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM)]( don’t miss this inspiring story that shows us change is possible. [WATCH ON FUSE+]( [Headlines + Highlights] [Fatema Zubery– Image]( On Our Radar This Month - On the heels of Mahsa Amini’s tragic death and countless protests around the globe, we put together [a list of artists and activists]( using their voice and talent to stand with the women of Iran. (Above, an illustration by artist [Fatema Zubery]( - In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a new project titled “[Native Bound Unbound]( Archive of Indigenous Americans Enslaved” reminds us of the forgotten stories of the millions of Indigenous people in the U.S. and Latin America whose lives were shaped by slavery. Like this email? [Forward to a friend]( or share on [Facebook]( or [Twitter](. Feedback? Reply and let us know what you think. Participants wanted. You are not a viewer. These are your stories. You are a Participant. [GET INVOLVED]( Participant is the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that inspires and compels social change. 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