This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the  power of human connection and is designed for people who want to use Between Goodbyes to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are  right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit  of openness in which people try to understand one another and  expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.
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The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two  that best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.
For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https:// communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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Dear friends,
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When we began Songs of Black Folk, we set out to capture a concert — but what
we found was a story of homecoming, memory, and resurrection. Through the
lives of composer Ramón Braxton-Bryant, his uncle Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton, we
encountered a lineage of faith and creativity that has kept Black communities in
the Pacific Northwest alive for generations.
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In Tacoma and Seattle — places often left out of the national story of Black America
— we found music that carries the sound of survival. These are songs that were
once whispered in the fields, now lifted in symphony halls. They remind us that joy
can be a form of resistance and that art can be a language of healing.
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This film is a portrait of two men working to build something greater than
themselves — a concert that becomes a ministry, a collaboration that turns memory
into movement. It is a love letter to the families who made a way out of no way, and
a reminder that our stories are not confined to one region, one rhythm, or one time.
As the concert unfolds and the music rises, we are reminded that freedom is not
a single moment in history, but an ongoing act of creation — something we must
keep making together.
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With love and gratitude,
— Justin Emeka & Haley Watson

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This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and designed for people who want to use Who I Am Not to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit of openness in which people try to understand one another and expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. And be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.

For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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This list of fiction and nonfiction books, compiled by Jennifer Gibson, Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives of St. Louis County Library, provides a range of perspectives on the issues raised by the POV documentary Between Goodbyes.

This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and is designed for people who want to use The Bitter Pill to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit of openness in which people try to understand one another and expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively. The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult. For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and is designed for people who want to use Black Snow to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit of openness in which people try to understand one another and expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.

For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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Esta guía es una invitación al diálogo. Se basa en la convicción
del poder del encuentro humano y está diseñada para personas
interesadas en usar Igualada: Refusing to know your place como
herramienta para abrir el diálogo con familia, amigos, estudiantes,
colegas y comunidades. A diferencia de las iniciativas que
promueven el debate para “convencer al otro”, este documento
propone conversaciones en un espíritu de apertura, en las que se
busca comprender, compartir miradas y escuchar activamente.

Las preguntas están diseñadas intencionalmente para ayudar
a públicos diversos a reflexionar más a fondo sobre los temas
tratados en la película. No es necesario abordar todos los temas;
puede seleccionar uno o dos que se ajusten mejor a sus necesidades
e intereses. Asegúrese de dejar espacio para pensar en posibles
formas de pasar a la acción. En ese sentido, planear los pasos del
encuentro ayuda a que las personas salgan de la sesión con energía
y esperanza, incluso si la conversación ha sido compleja.
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Para más consejos sobre planificación de eventos y facilitación de
espacios, visita: https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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Acceda aquí a la versión traducida al inglés.

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This list of fiction and nonfiction books, compiled by Veronda Pitchford of Califa Group, a non-profit library consortium, provides a range of perspectives on the issues raised by the POV documentary The Porcelain War.

Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, and Andrey Stefanov choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras, and, for the first time in their lives, their guns. Despite daily shelling, Anya finds resistance and purpose in her art, Andrey takes the dangerous journey to get his young family to safety abroad, and Slava becomes a weapons instructor for ordinary people who have become unlikely soldiers. As the war intensifies, Andrey picks up his camera to film their story, and on tiny porcelain figurines, Anya and Slava capture their idyllic past, uncertain present, and hope for the future.

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This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and is designed for people who want to use The Age of Water to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit of openness in which people try to understand one another and expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.

For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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This list of fiction and nonfiction books, compiled by Veronda Pitchford of Califa Group, a non-profit library consortium, provides a range of perspectives on the issues raised by the POV documentary A Mother Apart.

This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and is designed for people who want to use Made in Ethiopia to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit of openness in which people try to understand one another and expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.

For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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To strengthen our relationships and create new spaces for dialogue, POV Engage has created three zines to connect with our audiences and partners. These zines spark curiosity, share resources, and invite youth, educators, librarians, and community members into collective conversations that can lead to meaningful change.

UNION Curious
Created to support outreach around the film UNION, this zine helps communities engage with themes of labor organizing, justice, and solidarity. It serves as a guide for hosting screenings, sparking dialogue, and mobilizing action—especially among youth and grassroots groups working toward equitable workplaces.

Stay tuned for more zines as we continue to expand engagement and grow these connections!