Sundance Winner RADICAL, with Eugenio Derbez, coming soon!

Three great new films, plus LGBTQIA+ artists and activists challenging stereotypes and breaking boundaries. [View Online]( Hi there, When we think about the future of our planet, one common theme comes to mind: the power of young people to change the world. This month, we’re excited to share: - The announcement of our new film, RADICAL, about the incredible potential of children who are empowered to think for themselves. - The trailer for our upcoming film A COMPASSIONATE SPY, a documentary about the wunderkind physicist who shared nuclear secrets with the USSR. - The trailer for UNSEEN SKIES, a fascinating look into the way artificial intelligence surveillance has transformed our daily lives. - An insightful Q+A with some of our brilliant former interns from years past. And though Pride Month may be over, it doesn’t mean it’s time to stop being an ally. Check out our list of [artists+activists from the LGBTQIA+ community]( who inspire us with their resilience and creativity, especially during a time when the safety of LGBTQ+ lives are being challenged. Check it all out below. - Your fellow Participants [Radical - IMAGE]( A Radical Approach To Teaching RADICAL is coming soon to theaters We’re thrilled to share that in partnership with TelevisaUnivision’s Pantelion Films and 3Pas Studios, RADICAL will be coming October 20th to theaters in the U.S. and Mexico. When the film won [top audience prize]( at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, we knew it was something incredibly special. Starring Eugenio Derbez, RADICAL is based on [the true story]( of an innovative teacher who uses a radical new teaching method to inspire his students in an impoverished school in Matamoros, Mexico. Check out [the clip]( and make sure you keep your eye on this film about the power of education, teachers, and the remarkable potential of children. Are you interested in hosting a screening for your school or organization? [Let us know](mailto:screenings@participant.com?subject=RADICAL%20screening%20request). [READ MORE]( [A COMPASSIONATE SPY - IMAGE]( He May Or May Not Have Saved The World A COMPASSIONATE SPY in theaters and streaming August 4th Ted Hall was only 18 years old when he was recruited as the youngest physicist to work on Robert Oppenheimer’s Manhattan Project creating the atomic bomb. Realizing the destruction caused by the first successful detonation of the bomb and concerned that a U.S. monopoly of nuclear secrets would threaten the future of humanity, he decided to pass key information about the bomb’s construction to the Soviet Union. This gripping real-life espionage thriller, told through the loving perspective of his wife, Joan, is as much of an intimate story as a political documentary. Don’t miss A COMPASSIONATE SPY, from two-time Oscar®ï¸ nominee Steve James, in theaters and on streaming platforms August 4th. [READ MORE]( [UNSEEN SKIES- IMAGE]( Look Up: A.I. Is Taking Over Watch UNSEEN SKIES today Our new film, [UNSEEN SKIES]( examines how artificial intelligence and advanced technology has transformed monitoring and surveillance. So it seemed fitting to ask [ChatGPT]( a popular A.I. chatbot, to write this section. Not bad for a machine. Here it is: “In the gripping documentary UNSEEN SKIES, director Yaara Bou Melhem takes us on an extraordinary journey alongside renowned artist Trevor Paglen. Follow Paglen's audacious endeavor to launch a non-militarized artwork into space, challenging the dominance of the military-industrial complex in our skies. Through breathtaking visuals and thought-provoking insights, the film uncovers a reality that exists before our eyes yet remains unseen. Now available for streaming, this Participant production in collaboration with Screen Australia will leave you questioning the impact of technology in our modern world.” [WATCH NOW]( [interns IMAGE]( Where Are They Now? Q+A With Our Participant Intern Alumni Summer marks the beginning of our summer internship program, with a new cohort of young people eager to learn. With each of our interns bringing a fresh perspective, it had us wondering how some of our past interns are doing. Check out the full interview on our site. As an aspiring filmmaker, what sort of stories are you looking to tell? The stories I’m interested in telling are always going to be about centering marginalized voices and retelling the narratives that didn’t have those opportunities in the past. If people can see themselves represented on screen, I feel like that is a step towards change. - [Jada Buford]( Documentary Intern 2018. MFA candidate at Columbia University How are young people uniquely positioned to change the world? What always impresses me about the younger generation is how willing they are to challenge the status quo. I’m always stoked to see young people speak up and be the change makers that the world needs. - [Jonathan Diep]( Marketing Intern 2018. Account Strategist at Google What advice would you give someone who is at the beginning of their career? Give yourself grace, give yourself time, and pat yourself on the back. And stop comparing yourself to others. - [Briana Kirkland]( Social Media Intern 2022. BA candidate at Howard University [READ MORE]( [Headlines + Highlights] [David Puck – Image]( We ♥️ To See It: June + July Highlights - Our new film, NUCLEAR NOW, reached #1 on the iTunes Documentaries chart, and also got the thumbs up from [Bono]( and [Arnold]( Available for [streaming now](. - Marking the 163rd anniversary of the arrival of the last slave ship on U.S. soil, the [Africatown Heritage House]( opened July 8 in Mobile, Alabama. [Support Africatown’s]( history and legacy. - The [Micheaux Film Festival]( takes place in Los Angeles July 10-16, showcasing and celebrating BIPOC filmmakers, diverse representation, and gender parity. Look out for a panel featuring some Participant films! - [A new exhibit at the Academy Museum]( pays tribute to the fascinating world of animated films. Our 2022 film, FLEE, is part of the gallery. - [David Puck]( (image above) creates colorful, abstract portraits in murals to celebrate drag, queer, and gender nonconforming people. Check him out, along with other [LGBTQIA+ artists + activists]( creating a more beautiful world of love and acceptance. - In another victory by activists fighting “artwashing,” the British Museum has [ended its BP sponsorship deal]( with the fossil fuel giant after 27 years. (Our friend Nan Goldin and her group, [P.A.I.N.]( have been very successful at fighting artwashing by the pharma industry for years). - Our friend Julie Cohen (co-director, RBG and MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY) has a new documentary coming out at the end of the month: [EVERY BODY]( explores the lives of three intersex people. - [A new video by Greenpeace]( featuring a remixed version of Fleetwood Mac's classic song "Don't Stop" is a brilliant depiction of what happens when greedy corporations party like there's no tomorrow. [Headlines + Highlights] Grants, Fellowships and Jobs Mark your calendars: - If you’re in Los Angeles, check out the [A COMPASSIONATE SPY]( advance screening at the American Cinematheque on August 1st, where director Steve James will appear for a special Q+A session. Check out the job openings in our LA office: - Vice President, Documentary Films - Assistant to EVP, Content & Platform Strategy - Manager, Media Assets [APPLY]( Like this email? Share on [Facebook]( or [Twitter](. Did you get this email from a friend? [Subscribe](. 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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