Binge-Worthy Watching

Documentaries, webinars, and movies that tell different stories of intersectional feminism.

The mask you live in

The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. 

miss representation

Created in 2011, this American documentary showcases the likes of Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Condoleeza Rice, Gloria Steinem and many others to discuss sexism in how American society and the mainstream media contribute to the underrepresentation of women.

becoming

Becoming provides a much needed dose of humanity and kindness. The doc, which shares the same title as her best-selling memoir, provides a behind-the-scenes look at the former First Lady’s 34 city book tour and the connections she made and life lessons she learned along the way.

13th

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.

Period. End of Sentence.

In rural India, where the stigma of menstruation persists, women make low-cost sanitary pads on a new machine and stride toward financial independence.

I Am Not Your Negro

This documentary is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and is inspired by James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, Remember This House, a collection of notes and letters written by Baldwin in the mid-1970s. The memoir recounts the lives of his close friends and civil rights leaders Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Medgar Evers.

Knock Down The House

Go behind the scenes as four determined women -- including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- challenge big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress.

Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea.

In this documentary, Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts American culture -- and the ways it’s benefited her own life and career.

Barriers: Feat. Raja Schaar and Alex Ortega

Join us and our panelists as we discuss the origins and impact of systemic racism along with what we can do to bring real societal change to our community. We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Women in Design for our next Being event that focuses on barriers. We’re hosting designer Alex Ortega and design educator Raja Schaar.

Barriers: Feat. Jasmine Kent, Betsy Barnhart, and Brittany Pierone

Join the being and WIID team on another barriers discussion. This time the topic for discussion surrounds women working in the sports industry, their experiences, and how to promote inclusivity within.

Where are the Black designers?Conference

Where are the Black Designers is an initiative and platform for Black designers. By connecting designers, educators, and creative leaders we host a dialogue about change, both in and out of the design industry. The innaugural Where are the Black Designers? conference took place on June 27, 2020. Seventeen amazing speakers and over 10,000 attendees came together to celebrate Black voices in design and address pressing issues in the design industry. You can visit their website here: https://wherearetheblackdesigners.com

Or click below to watch recordings of the conference.