Entertainment to Affect Change

06/19/2026

"National Teachers Academy (NTA) is considered a beacon for Black children: a top-ranked, high-performing elementary school in the fastest growing neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

As the neighborhood gentrifies, a wealthy parents’ group seeks to close NTA and replace it with a high school campus. How will NTA's community fight to save their beloved institution? A co-production of POV and ITVS, in association with Black Public Media."

Watch "Let the Little Light Shine" on PBS here:
https://www.pbs.org/pov/films/letthelittlelightshine/

An academic beacon for Black children on Chicago’s South Side battles gentrification. A co-production of POV and ITVS, in association with Black Public Media.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

"The beloved PBS series, which followed a small dog with a big imagination as he brought classic literature to life, is the subject of a new documentary, "What's the Story, Wishbone?"

Read more via People here:
https://people.com/wishbone-documentary-classic-literature-charming-dog-exclusive-11946898

'Wishbone' was a PBS series that told stories from classic literature using a Jack Russell terrier to appeal to young viewers from 1995 to 1997. A documentary exploring the making of the series, titled 'What's the Story, Wishbone?,' features cast, writers and creators behind the ambitious show and w...

06/18/2026

Madeleine Otinsky is a junior at James Madison University, studying Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Digital Video and Cinema.

She is thrilled to be joining E2AC as a summer 2026 intern!

At JMU, her excitement for storytelling and film has allowed her to explore passion projects such as creating a podcast with her peers, working on short films with her classmates, and writing for “Artifacts Of Us”, where she interviews and tells people's stories through creative works.

She is so excited to be a part of the team and soak in all of the experience she can, while doing her part to help the company grow and expand!

She is based out of Parsippany, NJ and is most passionate about giving minority groups a voice in society.

Learn more about our E2AC team here:
https://www.e2ac.org/staff

06/18/2026

Connection. Conversation. Cannes.

The Impact Lounge is hosting their first ever full day of programming at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Agenda details and RSVP info here:
https://events.humanitix.com/impact-lounge-cannes-lions-2026

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

For decades, LGBTQ+ stories have been an essential part of the Sundance Film Festival. 🏳️‍🌈

Festival Director Emeritus John Cooper reflects on that legacy and shares 400+ films to watch this Month and beyond.

Check out our Letterboxd watchlist: boxd.it/cipI8

06/15/2026

Words to live by from Maurice White.

is now streaming on HBO Max.

06/15/2026

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"So happy to announce that "DELIBERATE" is partnering with Entertainment 2 Affect Change, a nonprofit organization committed to producing high quality entertainment for the express purpose of bringing positive change to the world.

This is a major step forward for the film, and means ALL donations are now tax-deductible. Your contribution will not only support this movie, but will also promote a growing movement to address issues of consent, power, and accountability in today’s world.

To learn more about the film and see how you can help in our mission to expose abuse, demand accountability, and protect the vulnerable, scan the QR code. Thank you for being our fiscal sponsor and championing this story!"

Film link here:
https://donate.mazlo.com/donate/deliberate?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn6i_RxmIF1PrUdpSfwaqz36r2690WRoo_yZI4NkmTcRm_sbXhDf2VOGiK_HY_aem_vWaQXpjm8YU4QDqW40r7rQ

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