RESISTERHOOD Filmmaker Convo

RESISTERHOOD a feature documentary, about the power of women, hope, and resistance. In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, something powerful happened in America: ordinary people stood up, spoke out, sat in, organized, and voted—not just in resistance, but in fierce hope for a better future. RESISTERHOOD captures this extraordinary grassroots awakening in real time.

This award-winning documentary follows six diverse Americans who transformed their outrage into action. Over two pivotal years, through protests, campaigns, and community organizing, they fought to defend our civil and human rights. Their efforts culminate at the 2018 Midterm elections which ushered in the most racially, ethnically, and gender-diverse Congress in American history. But RESISTERHOOD is more than a film about the past—it's a call to action for the present. It reminds us that democracy is not guaranteed—it's something we must choose, protect, and fight for. Through powerful storytelling and unforgettable real-life moments, the film's subjects teach us that we all have the power to change our country for the better and that only by standing up for each other and making our voices heard will we be able to create a more perfect union.The film's message is clear: change doesn't come from the top down—it comes from all of us, rising up together.

The film has been honored with 19 festival awards and has a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Tubi.

Watch Resisterhood for free at Free Speech TV https://freespeech.org/documentaries/resisterhood/

Award-winning filmmaker, Cheryl Jacobs Crim, believes in the transformative power of storytelling. She creates films with the hope of stirring emotions, sparking conversations and ultimately igniting change. CJ began her career in Cincinnati, Ohio directing, producing, and editing highly acclaimed television specials earning 12 regional Emmys. She directed ESPN's "LPGA Magazine," the first national television series dedicated to women's sports. Living in Liverpool, England, allowed her to direct throughout Europe. In 2009, she moved to the DC area creating content for schools and nonprofits. In 2020, she released Resisterhood. CJ is currently working on a short documentary called "It's OK to Change Your Mind: Stories of Hope from Women Leaving MAGA".

Upcoming films in the series are BREAKING THE WEST by Bridget Hunnicutt (September 9), and WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Marielle Heller (October 14). Filmmakers will join us for conversations!

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