Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival (Volunteer work related to career goals (per year): 3 points) - Jordan Fischer

 

Volunteering at the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival was an incredible experience that allowed me to see the impact that film can have on conversations about human rights and social justice. I had the opportunity to assist with social media and even go backstage during the premiere of A Different World at Morehouse College, which gave me a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into producing and celebrating film. I continued volunteering throughout the week until Friday, which allowed me to experience incredible films while also seeing the inner workings of a film festival and connecting with other volunteers and members of the community. The panels and discussions were especially meaningful, ranging from consent and safety in the film industry to conversations about the prison system, and showed me how film can create space for difficult but necessary conversations. I appreciated being able to contribute to an event that brings people together through storytelling while also giving back to the Atlanta community.