Molly Murphy
Molly Murphy co-directs Working Films, a nonprofit that uses documentary media to advance social and environmental justice. She has planned and directed national engagement campaigns, facilitated partnerships between filmmakers and allied organizations and coordinated coalitions centered on the use of powerful films to enhance communication, reach beyond the choir, and make an impact. Molly directs the Reel Engagement initiative, which positions documentary media in target states throughout the U.S. to strengthen organizing for clean energy solutions, economic justice, and a stronger democracy.
Presentations from Facing Race 2014
Reel Justice
How can film and interactive media advance work for racial justice and equality? This session will focus on leveraging documentaries – online and off – to amplify your messages, reach and rally communities, build coalition, influence decision makers, and move your mission forward. The workshop will offer a framework, specific case studies, and time for planning and discussion about using visual storytelling as an asset in you work. Featuring excerpts of the new and award-winning films Freedom Summer, Come Hell or Highwater: The Battle for Turkey Creek, The Hand that Feeds, and community driven screening initiatives like MORAL MOVIES and Coal Ash Stories.
Speakers: Molly Murphy, Sonya Childress