Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2022
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The Human Rights Watch Film Festival, now in its 33rd year, will present a full edition of 10 groundbreaking new films, available both in-person and online nationwide in the U.S., from May 20 to 26, 2022. For the first time in two years, the New York festival will be back with a full program of in-person screenings at Film at Lincoln Center and IFC Center, with in-depth discussions with filmmakers, film participants, activists and Human Rights Watch researchers. The festival will continue to offer the opportunity to watch all 10 new films online across the U.S. with a full digital edition of the film festival.
This year’s edition highlights activism and features courageous individuals around the world standing up to powerful forces and demanding change. John Biaggi, Director of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, said, “We are thrilled to be back in theaters after two years away, bringing our audience a full slate of powerful films tackling urgent human rights issues including China, Russia, the climate crisis and reproductive rights.”
All films will screen in-person and digitally nationwide. Click here for digital screenings.
Rebellion
U.S. Premiere | Opening Night | Q&A on May 20
Rebellion brings viewers behind-the-scenes with Extinction Rebellion (XR), as the group confronts the climate emergency – reminding the world there is no time to wait.
Clarissa’s Battle
World Premiere | Q&As on May 21 & 22
Clarissa’s Battle offers an insight into an erupting movement, as communities across the country follow Clarissa’s successes, setbacks and indomitable resilience.
Delikado
New York Premiere | Q&A on May 22
Bobby, Tata and Nieves – a charismatic lawyer, a former illegal logger and a fearless politician – are three magnetic leaders fighting to stop corporations and governments seeking to plunder increasingly valuable natural resources.
Eternal Spring
U.S. Premiere | Q&A on May 23
Combining present-day footage with 3D animation inspired by Daxiong’s art, Eternal Spring retraces the event on the 20th anniversary of when the outlawed spiritual group Falun Gong hijacked a state TV station in China, and brings to life an unprecedented story of defiance, harrowing eyewitness accounts of persecution, and an exhilarating tale of determination to speak up for political and religious freedoms, no matter the cost.
Midwives
New York Premiere | Q&A on May 21
Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing’s remarkable feature debut was filmed over five turbulent years in Myanmar, shining a spotlight on these courageous women who unite to bring forth life, despite the risks and challenges of their own, offering a rare insight into the complex reality of Myanmar and its people.
The New Greatness Case
World Premiere | Q&A on May 24
With hidden camera footage, and an intimate relationship with the protagonists, the director, Anna Shishova, shows the complete repression of present-day Russia, and how young, free-thinking people, are seen as a threat to the government.
No U-Turn
New York Premiere | Q&A on May 24
As a young man, celebrated Nigerian director Ike Nnaebue left Nigeria taking the route via Benin, Mali, and Mauritania to Morocco where he was forced to turn back, unable to reach Europe. In his first documentary, No U-Turn, he retraces the life-changing journey he made over 20 years ago.
Up To G-Cup
World Premiere | Q&A on May 25
Northern Iraq’s first lingerie store not only sells underwear, but also acts as a meeting place where women connect to their bodies and sensuality after overcoming the traumas of oppression, war, and conservative morality.
You Resemble Me
New York Premiere | Q&As on May 23 & 25
This nuanced drama shows what happens when society fails to protect a child, and how discrimination, poverty, and abuse facing young people can allow radicalization to plant roots and grow, with devastating impact on the wider community.Save with the purchase of three tickets or more! 3+ Film Package. Discount automatically applied when adding at least three tickets to your cart.
Virtual tickets can be purchased online for each film for $9 for General Public and $6 Members, or a digital festival pass that will provide access to all 10 films online can be purchased for $70. Further discount information available on ff.hrw.org. The full festival will be available to rent on the festival streaming site from May 20, 9am EDT until 11:59pm PST May 26, 2022. Please visit ff.hrw.org for details and accessibility options for each digital presentation.
We do not want the cost of entry to be a barrier for participation in the festival. If the price of buying a ticket to this festival title would prevent you from participating, please email the following address ([email protected]) + you will receive an auto-reply email with a free ticket code. We have set aside a set # of tickets per film on a first come first-served basis. Once the free tickets are no longer available, the code will no longer work. For anyone that purchases a ticket, we appreciate your support. Your ticket purchase enables us to make tickets free for those who might otherwise be unable to watch. This also allows the festival to support the filmmakers for sharing their work in our festival and for the festival to cover the cost of hosting the films online.
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