“HEALING FROM HATE: BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF A NATION”
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Healing From Hate examines the root causes of hate group activity through the bold work of those battling intolerance on the front lines, including “Life After Hate”, an organization founded by former Skinheads and neo-Nazis, now engaged in transforming attitudes of intolerance, and groundbreaking sociologist Michael Kimmel (author, Angry White Men, Healing From Hate).
Documenting a stunning year of hatred in America, Healing From Hate follows these reformers in their work to de-radicalize White Nationalists, and heal communities torn apart by racism - a deep dig into what's needed to return meaning, identity and tolerance to a generation of disenfranchised white men.
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DOC NYC • BIG SKY DOCS • DOCS VALENCIA • DOCS MX • MARTHA’S VINEYARD • HAVANA FILM FESTIVAL
"Powerful. Fascinating.” - The San Francisco Chronicle
"Equal parts chilling and hopeful.” - Forbes
" A great film. I was moved beyond words. Required viewing for anyone who truly wants to understand the hatred that is running rampant in America and the world." - Unseen Films
"Thoughtful & compelling… a powerful case for compassion & empathy” – Common Sense Media
“DEVIL PUT THE COAL IN THE GROUND”
FEATURING MUSIC FROM STEVE EARLE & IRIS DEMENT
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Featuring the music of Steve Earle & Iris Dement, and archival images of renowned DOCUMERICA photojournalist Jack Corn, Devil Put The Coal In The Ground turns a compassionate lens on the resilient, hardworking and proud people of WV. The film bears witness to a culture long known for it’s deep connection to the land, now forced to confront its exploitation and decay - in turn undermining the soul and spirit of its people.
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2020 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (Work-In-Progress)
2022 Ashland Independent Film Festival
2022 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (Audience Award Winner)
2022 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival
2022 San Francisco Indiefest Green Film Festival
2022 Seoul Eco Film Festival
