April 2014

       focuses on the experiences of staff, students, families, and community members of Germantown, Bok and University City High schools, and Fairhill Elementary school, Goodbye to City Schools reveals stories on the impact of closing 24 public schools in the City of Philadelphia. The interviews, observations and photos present a deep narrative that extends beyond the words “school closing.”

Produced by Amy Yeboah

Tuesdays at 6pm in May & June

Penn Program on Documentaries and the Law
Improving working conditions (such as wage theft & absence of sick leave) in the restaurant industry can make dining out safer and more fair for everyone
Fridays at 8pm in May & June

Three documentaries that explore issues of ongoing importance to our community - homelessness, the role sacred spaces play in community revitalization & community development through the arts.

PROJECT H.O.M.E. aims to put a human face on homelessness. While many of the film’s statistics have changed since its production in 1998, the urgent issue of homelessness continues. AFTER SUNDAY was produced in collaboration with Partners for Sacred Places. It looks at several historically important buildings of worship that house and offer crucial community services.
The award-winning AN ANGEL IN THE VILLAGE tells the story of Chinese-born, Philadelphia-based artist Lily Yeh and her work to build community through art. The story takes place in
N. Philly & Nairobi, Kenya.
Saturdays at 7:30pm in May & June

Composed, filmed, & edited by Serena Muthi Reed
3 short documentaries created in participation with the Game Changers Project

http://gamechangersproject.org

Evidence of Our Survival takes a look at the intersections of the food justice movement of today & the farming legacy of Black American peoples.
Extraordinary Men recognizes the discipline and mastery of three local Poet/Organizers who are using the craft of storytelling as a transformative tool in their communities.
Young, Gifted, and Organized is about the intersections of education, social justice activism, and incarceration for today's public school youth.
Sundays at 1 pm in May & June

Stories that Change Our Times produced by Media Mobilizing Project  
The Spark brings you the stories of everyday people who are leading the way to winning our human rights.

Topics include Healthcare Not Health Insurance, PA’s Next Governor, Immigrant Rights Human Rights, Our Schools Our Future, Working for Our Rights & Comcast Pay Your Fair Share.

Six new episodes showing weekly starting in May.
Tuesdays at 7pm & Sundays at 11am

Moderated by Holly Otterbein, WHYY and Daniel Denvir, Philadelphia City Paper

With the Governor's primary race right around the corner, it is important for us to know where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to us - education, housing, taxes, health care, criminal justice and much more. Join a broad coalition of community-based organizations, labor and advocacy projects for this important educational forum where our social and economic needs set the agenda. We ask the questions; the candidates tell us where they stand!

Saturday April 26 at 12:30pm (repeating May 3, 10 & 17)

The Internet is Serious Business 

Your neighborhood Internet: who builds it, who owns it, how it works, and why it matters.

Produced by Center for Urban Pedagogy, People’s Production House & students from City-As-School

Followed by The Transparent Machine

Our society is obsessed with conflicting concepts of transparency and privacy. We are “outraged” by the NSA, yet continue to upload more of our personal information.  The filmmaker “Beeple” explores the contradictory nature of our actions and beliefs.

Saturdays at 4pm 

Video Voter Guide leading up to the primary & special election May 20

To provide voters with more information about the candidates
Starting in May every day at 8am and weekdays at noon until May 20.
 
Community Forum for the Next Governor
Where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to us - education, housing, taxes, health care, criminal justice and much more.
Saturday 12:30pm May 3, 10 & 17
 
Disability Issues Forum 2014
An opportunity for PA candidates for Governor to discuss solutions to preserve disability benefits, improve health care, increase employment opportunities & expand affordable housing. Co-sponsored by the Disability Voting Coalition.
Sunday 3:30pm May 4, 11, 18  

With Trudy Haynes, Broadcast Journalist,
Providing educational and informational entertainment for families
Wednesdays at 7:30pm