In the wake of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, filmmaker Olivia Merrion reflects on her work documenting survivors of such tragedies.
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Netflix original and CIR-produced documentary ‘Heroin(e)’ gets Oscar nod
“Heroin(e),” the story of three women battling the opioid epidemic, has been nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary short subject.
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The Aftermath
From natural disasters to national tragedies, the media swarms around major stories. But what happens after the cameras are gone?
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Based on a True Story
The 2000 film “Erin Brockovich” seemed like a successful David versus Goliath story. But in realty, it wasn’t a happy ending.
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Grieving in a Fishbowl
Heather Martin helped start a support group for survivors of mass shootings – she desperately wants the group to stop growing.
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Since the Spill
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill was an accident unlike any other – millions of animals were killed. But did it change any policies?
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Until Something is Done
Before Black Lives Matter, there was the killing of Oscar Grant. After a disappointing verdict for his shooter, his mother became an important leader.
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The Divided
This past year, our filmmakers traveled the country to document Americans’ hopes and fears after the 2016 presidential election.
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Between Life and Death
In southern Arizona, the promise of a border wall has humanitarian activists concerned it could lead to more deaths.
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Refuge in the Mountain State
Last year, religious leaders in West Virginia were excited to welcome 100 refugees. Then came the controversial travel ban.