Film & Speaker
Introduction
Powerful Films and Visionary Directors
Our Film & Speaker program connects you to compelling films and the visionary directors who crafted them for dynamic and impactful speaking engagements. New Day Films’ new Film & Speaker program makes it easy to book films and speakers that align with your programming goals and interests. Our events resonate with a wide range of audiences in corporations, non-profits, academic institutions, and wherever else people gather.
Film & Speaker events are ideal for promoting critical conversations and commemorating heritage months. We curate a program that matches your group's interests and needs.
For information about booking a film, speaker, or event, contact Sam Plakun, Outreach & Engagement Manager: sam@NewDay.com
Why Book a Film & Speaker?
Live interaction amplifies impact—boosting retention, engagement, and action.
Illuminate - Inform and enlighten your students or employees. Shed light on the challenges you and your colleagues are facing.
Inspire - Promote unity and foster understanding within your community. Encourage collaboration and common cause.
Challenge - Expand the perspectives and empathy of your students or employees. Empower your group to embrace new ways of thinking and working together.
Testimonial
“We were thrilled to welcome Director Ellen Brodsky [The Year We Thought About Love]and cast member Kemani Williams for an inspiring Q&A session. Kemani’s personal insights and Ellen's vision added a meaningful layer to the experience, sparking thoughtful discussions on allyship, acceptance, and self-expression.” - Washington International School
“Rick Goldsmith's class visit and screening of Stripped for Parts this semester were meaningful and inspiring high-impact events that generated discussion and engagement throughout the rest of the semester.” -Dr.Jessica Hughes, Millersville University
“James [Chan and his film, Forever Chinatown] inspired our San Francisco team to visit the Chinese Historical Society. Following the conversation, we asked our agency to sign a petition to halt the construction of the world’s tallest jail in the middle of NYC’s Chinatown.” - Monique John, NectarPR
"Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu’s guest lecture on Far East Deep South deeply engaged my students by revealing the rich, often overlooked history of Chinese Americans in the South and the powerful alliance between Black and Chinese communities. Their insights into media, identity, and the ‘model minority’ myth made sociological principles of power, resistance, and social change come alive.” - Dr. Chandra D.L. Warning, University of Massachusetts Lowell
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To book an event or learn more about Film & Speaker, contact:
Sam Plakun, Outreach & Engagement Manager: sam@NewDay.com
About New Day Films
Extraordinary Films From the Filmmakers Who Make Them
New Day Films offers streaming films and DVDs to educators, community groups, public libraries, and other institutions. Our collection includes many groundbreaking social issue films, winners of Academy Awards and other prestigious honors, and new films from an upcoming generation of independent filmmakers. We focus on distributing educational documentaries, but we want our films to reach the widest possible audience. If you are an individual or a group looking for one of our films, don’t hesitate to contact us.
New Day Films is the only filmmaker-run distribution cooperative that curates powerful, award-winning documentaries centered on social justice, equity, and human rights—trusted for over 50 years by educators, librarians, corporations, and conference organizers seeking authentic voices and transformative impact.