Category: Announcement
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Legacy: Apartheid’s Shadow
Read More: Legacy: Apartheid’s ShadowThis International Human Right’s Day, join us for an exclusive screening of LEGACY: APARTHEID’S SHADOW in Behavioral Sciences A101 at 6:00 p.m. Director Tara Moore will join for a post-film Q&A. Apartheid ended over three decades ago. Its legacy did not. From South African filmmaker Tara Moore comes a riveting…
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It’s ARTS Month. Make a gift to support ACT today
Read More: It’s ARTS Month. Make a gift to support ACT today“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home.” — Eleanor Roosevelt You Make ACT Possible ACT is more than films on the screen. It brings our community together around stories that matter and celebrates artists and activists who take risks to shine a light…
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Steal This Story, Please!
Read More: Steal This Story, Please!In-person Q&A with Amy Goodman Taking on politicians, CEOs and riot police, Amy Goodman has reported some of the most urgent and underreported stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping account of the trailblazing journalist whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history.…
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Calling all CSU Student Filmmakers
Read More: Calling all CSU Student FilmmakersHave you made a film about a human rights issue? We want to see it. ACT Human Rights Film Festival is seeking films by current CSU students and recent CSU alumni for our 12th annual festival, taking place April 1–4, 2027, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Your film can be a…
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Adapted
Read More: AdaptedADAPTED is an adventure documentary that follows the journeys of three outdoor enthusiasts who, after sustaining traumatic spinal cord injuries, are determined to reclaim their passion for nature in bold new ways. Anna Soens aims to become the first paraplegic athlete to summit Mt. Baker, a towering 10,781-foot glaciated volcano…
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Judy Blume Forever
Read More: Judy Blume ForeverCelebrate the freedom to read with ACT Human Rights Film Festival, Poudre Libraries, CSU Libraries, and the Center for Democracy, Art, and Pop Culture. This screening opens Banned Book Week celebrations in Fort Collins. Free & everyone is welcome. “Judy Blume Forever” documents the life and legacy of trailblazing author…
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Sundance Film Festival + THE WEIGHT: A Conversation at CSU
Read More: Sundance Film Festival + THE WEIGHT: A Conversation at CSUMonday, August 31, 2026 4:00 PM MDTLory Student Center, Room 390, RSVP, Everyone is welcome. Sundance Film Festival and The Lyric are presenting an exclusive advance screening of THE WEIGHT on August 31, 2026 in Fort Collins at 7:30 p.m. Before the film hits The Lyric’s outdoor screen that evening,…
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Sundance Film Festival brings The Weight to Fort Collins for a special advance screening on August 31
Read More: Sundance Film Festival brings The Weight to Fort Collins for a special advance screening on August 31Director Padraic McKinley and actor Julia Jones will join in person for an extended introduction FORT COLLINS, Colo. — August 18, 2026 — Sundance Film Festival is bringing a film from its 2026 festival lineup to Fort Collins for a special advance screening of The Weight, with director Padraic McKinley…
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2027 Dates: April 1-4
Read More: 2027 Dates: April 1-4Mark your calendars! ACT Human Rights Film Festival returns April 1–4, 2027. Join us for four days of powerful films, inspiring conversations, and a community committed to the belief that human rights belong to everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Fort Collins for another unforgettable festival. Our…
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ACT’s Year in review FY26
Read More: ACT’s Year in review FY26Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Community, and Resilience At ACT, we believe access to arts and culture is a fundamental part of a healthy, connected community. Film has the power to illuminate human rights issues, deepen understanding across differences, and remind us of our shared humanity. Sustaining this work…