Creating New American Stories of Us: Fueling Civic Connection via Film
- RESOURCES
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min read
How do stories shape who feels they belong and who shows up for civic life?
At a time of deep polarization, many people are asking how culture, media, and storytelling can help rebuild trust, shared identity, and participation in our democracy.
In this one-hour webinar, Steven Olikara of Bridge Entertainment Labs explores how film and storytelling can strengthen civic engagement, elevate pluralistic narratives, and spark meaningful dialogue across differences.
We unpack how to move people from passive consumption to active civic connection. Watch to learn:
How Bridge Entertainment Labs is building a movement within the entertainment industry to shift culture and foster civic connection;
Storytelling principles that inspire curiosity, embrace complexity, and encourage connection and healthy conflict in the stories that are created and shared;
Why film, television, and cultural storytelling are powerful tools for civic engagement and social cohesion; and
Key lessons and replicable strategies for organizations seeking to shift narratives and inspire participation.
This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in civic engagement, strategic communications, public relations, cultural change, ethical advocacy, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, or storytelling for social impact, including civic connection via film.
See the description directly on YouTube for the full list of references and resources.
