WE GROWN NOW and FOOD, INC. 2 World Premieres!

Watch the new Radical trailer, plus, check out our favorite film discussion guides. [View Online]( Hi there, Eager for new films? So are we. This month we’re proud to have premiered two incredible new films, WE GROWN NOW and FOOD, INC. 2. We’re also excited to share the brand new trailer for our upcoming film RADICAL, which opens in theaters November 3rd! Plus, in this issue: - Pedro Almodóvar receives the Jeff Skoll Impact Media Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. - The art+activism on our radar this month. - Our favorite newsletters to keep up with storytelling for change. - A list of our favorite educational film companion guides. Check it all out below. - Your fellow Participants [We Grown Now IMAGE]( Feels Like Home WE GROWN NOW Premieres at TIFF We’re thrilled to share that our new film WE GROWN NOW, written and directed by Chicago native Minhal Baig, had its World Premiere at the [Toronto International Film Festival]( where Minhal was presented with the [2023 TIFF Changemaker Award](. The award is given to a festival film that focuses on themes of social change and youth empowerment. The film will open the [Chicago Film Festival]( on October 11th. WE GROWN NOW is set in 1992 Chicago, and as Michael Jordan solidifies a legacy, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. Best friends Malik and Eric navigate the joys and hardships of growing up in Chicago's public housing project, Cabrini-Green. We can't wait for you to watch this powerful social drama about unconditional friendship, boyhood innocence, and hope. [WATCH A CLIP]( [Food Inc - IMAGE]( Hungry For More FOOD, INC. 2 World Premiere Adding to the World Premieres excitement, earlier this month FOOD, INC. 2 premiered at the Telluride Film Festival [with rave reviews](. Since the 2008 release of our groundbreaking Oscar®-nominated documentary FOOD, INC., a handful of very powerful companies have come to dominate the food industry, catalyzing a series of health, labor, and environmental crises. Seeking solutions, this film highlights the innovative farmers, activists and legislators who are working towards a healthier future. Learn more about how the Coalition of Immokalee Workers is fighting for the rights of farmworkers, and stay tuned for FOOD, INC. 2, coming soon. [CHECK IT OUT]( [Pedro Almodóvar IMAGE]( Honoring the Best in Socially Conscious Cinema Jeff Skoll Impact Award Presented to Pedro Almodóvar On Sunday night our very own CEO, David Linde, had the honor of presenting the fourth annual [Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media]( to legendary director Pedro Almodóvar. The prestigious award, presented during the Toronto International Film Festival, recognizes excellence in creating a union between social impact and cinema. From films that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community to championing transgender representation, Almodóvar has a long history of bold storytelling that challenges societal norms and uplifts the human experience. We’re thrilled to be part of this incredible legacy. Thank you for your contributions to cinema, Pedro! [READ MORE]( [Radical trailer IMAGE]( Potential is Everywhere, But Opportunity Isn't RADICAL hits theaters November 3rd In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. We’re thrilled to share the official trailer for our upcoming film RADICAL, starring global superstar Eugenio Derbez, only in theaters November 3rd. Together with a few key partners, we’re getting ready to launch a thoughtful social impact campaign aiming to bring much-needed attention and funding for models that advance equity in education -- we can't wait to share more! Are you interested in setting up an exclusive screening for your school, group or organization? [Let us know](mailto:screenings@participant.com ?subject=Radical%20Screening%20Request%20). [WATCH THE TRAILER]( [Headlines + Highlights] [Thomas Dambo Artwork]( Image: [Thomas Dambo]( We ♥️ To See It: September Highlights - 100,000 red tulips adorn previously vacant lots in Chicago’s South Side. “[Redefining Redlining]( is a work of public art by Chicago artist [Amanda Williams]( intended to highlight the systemic divestment that led to the demolition of houses throughout Chicago’s Black neighborhoods. - [Thomas Dambo]( is a “recycle art activist” who uses scrap wood, old pallets and other discarded materials to create [large-scale public art]( in the shape of giant trolls in the forest [all over the world](. He hopes these gentle giants will encourage people to appreciate nature in a way that helps protect it. - [The Solar Car Challenge]( started in 1993, is a competition where students work together to build a car, and then drive their invention in a race against other students across the country. It’s a wonderful example of radical learning - providing excitement and inspiration for the next generation of leaders in the fields of science, technology, math and engineering. - We can’t get enough of the [Whetstone Substack]( and newsletter from our friend Stephen Satterfield. If you’re into the intersection of food culture and activism, make sure you sign up - it’s free! - Speaking of newsletters we love, check out the monthly [Harness newsletter]( - a community of artists, activists, and leaders working to advance racial justice, gender justice, and civic justice through storytelling. - In honor of back-to-school season, we’re sharing our [favorite film companion guides]( meant to help teachers and students engage in meaningful discussion and take action after watching our films. Check them out! [Headlines + Highlights] Contests, Fellowships and More Mark your calendars: - Don’t miss the [News & Doc Emmys]( on September 28th. LOWNDES COUNTY AND THE ROAD TO BLACK POWER is nominated in two categories: Outstanding Research and Outstanding Editing. - The [Camden International Film Festival]( which runs from September 14 - 17th this year, features a slate of boundary-pushing films from across the globe. We’re honored to be part of the [Diane Weyermann Fellowship]( for visionary storytelling. - Amplifier Art is hosting a [global art competition](. #UNFKEarth is a call for art that parodies products and advertisements to hold big corporations accountable for polluting our planet and our bodies with their products. - Deadline for submission is September 28th. - Attention, New York City! [The Social Impact Film Festival]( presented by Deed and Entertainment 2 Affect Change will take place in NYC on November 9th. 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. 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