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August 15, 2024

Everybody's Watching

August 15, 2024/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Everybody's Watching

In New York City, a group of volunteers launch the first Muslim Community Patrol in America to combat the rising hate crimes targeting their community.

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August 15, 2024

Al Imam

August 15, 2024/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Al Imam

Despite controversy and threats, a Muslim woman takes a stand for justice through a progressive practice of Islam.

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November 24, 2021

Disconnected

November 24, 2021/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Disconnected

Disconnected tells the story of Kathy who receives a text from her daughter that there is a shooter at her school. Then the line goes dark.

Written and directed by Daniel Sheahan.

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April 19, 2021

Time's Up

April 19, 2021/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Time's Up

Times’ Up is a short film about a woman alone at night. The film is having a successful festival run, in part because of the emotionally powerful way the film tackles sexual harassment and assault.

Written and directed by Hortense Lingjaerde.

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April 19, 2021/ USC Media Institute for Social Change/
December 08, 2020

Road To Zion

December 08, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Road To Zion

A Jamaican immigrant finds his life in LA shaken by forces outside his control as he struggles to understand how far he is willing to go to protect his family.

Written and directed by Andrew Reid.

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December 08, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change/
July 02, 2020

Unfinished Lives Documentary (Thesis Trailer)

July 02, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Unfinished Lives Documentary (Thesis Trailer)

Currently on the festival circuit, Unfinished Lives is a documentary that sheds light on USC student Xinran Ji’s murder case.

Directed by Rae Yucong Chen.

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April 28, 2020

On Time - A Film By Alum Xavier Burgin

April 28, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
On Time - A Film By Alum Xavier Burgin

A mother must make a difficult decision when she’s late for a job interview. | HBO Short Film, SAG AFTRA Short Film Showcase, Issa Rae Presents #ShortFilmSundays.

Written and Directed by Xavier Burgin.

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March 13, 2020

La Ruta - Thesis Trailer

March 13, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
La Ruta - Thesis Trailer

A USC Thesis film, a Guatemalan woman undertakes the journey to the U.S. border to seek asylum with her daughter, but first they must try and survive Mexico's infamous Route of Death.

Written and Directed by Star Victoria.

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March 13, 2020

Lalo's House - Trailer

March 13, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Lalo's House - Trailer

Lalo’s House follows the relentless courage of Manouchka, a 14 year-old Haitian girl, and her little sister Phara who are abducted and thrown into an underground prostitution network posing as a Catholic orphanage.

Directed by Kelley Kali.

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March 13, 2020

Move In Day

March 13, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Move In Day

A closeted gay freshman hears unexpected news while moving into his dorm room and must come to terms with his living situation, the culture at the institution, and where he belongs. Written and Directed by Jack Walterman

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March 12, 2020

Mommy's Girl

March 12, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
Mommy's Girl

MISC received a grant from the Stein Early Childhood Development Fund to create a fictional film about the importance of access to quality and affordable childcare.

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March 09, 2020

MAYA AND LILY Screening

March 09, 2020/ USC Media Institute for Social Change
MAYA AND LILY Screening

MISC received a grant from the Stein Early Childhood Development Fund to create a fictional film about the importance of access to quality and affordable childcare.

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