WASHINGTON -- The recently concluded 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival showcased the role of whistleblowers in society, honored those who speak truth to power and included individuals with Pine Bluff ties.
This year's event, co-hosted by ACORN 8 and American University, expanded its reach through live-streaming and new partnerships with Free Speech TV and the Martha Mitchell House & Whistleblower Museum, located in Pine Bluff. The summit featured panel discussions on critical topics, including working with Congress, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, guardianship issues, and law enforcement challenges.
Highlights of the summit included:
1. National Whistleblower Appreciation Day at American University, featuring sessions on community whistleblowing and intelligence community insights.
2. A world premiere of "A Tribute to William Pepper" by five-time Emmy Award-winner John Barbour, exploring the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
3. An interview with global environmentalist Allan Savory, president of the Savory Institute.
4. Screening of impactful films, including "If It Could Happen to Me..." addressing homelessness.
5. Book launches of "Community Capitol: Race, Equity, and the Credit Union Movement" and "The Complete Durham Report (2nd Edition)."
The film festival, running through Aug. 4, showcased outstanding works across various categories. Notable winners included:
Best Feature: "Kemba" directed by Kelley Kali;
Best Documentary: "The...
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