Building Understanding In Your Community and Across the Nation
We're partnering with educators, community advocates, and religious leaders to foster meaningful conversations about democracy, accountability, and confronting history head on.
PUBLIC DEFENDER has been inspiring audiences across the nation. By hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary, and with the help of our custom discussion materials, you can bring meaningful conversations about the current moment in American history.
What People Are Saying
"This film makes it clear: in these critical times, retreat is not an option—we must reach across our divides."
Richard Schiff
Emmy Award Winner
"The West Wing," "The Good Doctor"
Executive Producer, PUBLIC DEFENDER
“Public Defender shows our justice system going about its business the way it is supposed to go about its business. It demonstrates the rule of law at work. Which is no small thing."
Tom Hundley
Senior Editor, Pulitzer Center
“[Public Defender has] really given me more tolerance to have these conversations that I definitely would not have pursued nor had the tolerance to sit through before."
Becca S.
Screening Attendee
Telluride, CO
“Public Defender humanizes some of those who were arrested for their involvement on January 6th in nuanced ways... It also challenges viewers who embrace a 'restorative justice' approach to apply that same framework to some of the January 6th participants."
Ann Reidy
Bridging Entertainment Labs
“Amazing film... about actually listening to the story of somebody who you feel judgmental about and sometimes even kind of hate based on what they've done or said, but listening regardless."
Cheryl Strayed
New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
Podcast Host
“It's a complicated film and it makes you feel uncomfortable in all the right ways..."
Ron Steslow
Creator & Host of "Politicology" Podcast
“An invaluable educational resource... Professors could use this film to start discussions on...the role of personal beliefs in the practice of law, and the impact of social divisions on the legal system."
J. Zimmerman
Video Librarian
“Healing our nation's deepest divides starts with building relationships across differences, rooted in trust. Public Defender provides a powerful example."
Rollie Olson
Interfaith America
Research & Media Manager, President's Office
“A very compelling, beautiful, truthful, real story... moved me to tears. It's a beautiful and important story. And one very impressive documentary."
Johnny M.
Screening Attendee
Washington, DC
Screening Options
Every screening license will include a download link to the documentary, discussion guide, and a screening kit that includes all of the following:
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Digital Screening License
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Custom private download link to Public Defender
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High resolution photos and clips from the film to use in your promotion
And if you have any questions, just email us at publicdefenderfilm@gmail.com.
We're here to help!
Organization | Unlimited | 14-Day Limited |
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High Schools & Libraries | $199 | $79 |
Non-Profit | $199 | $129 |
Community Colleges | $249 | $99 |
Colleges & Universities | $399 | $149 |
Corporation | $499 | $249 |
Are you interested in inviting the filmmakers or documentary participants for a Q&A?
Please let us know when you submit a screening request or contact us at publicdefenderfilm@gmail.com for more details.
