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Get Ready for ACT 2026! ACT Human Rights Film Festival will be back April 9-12, 2026, and passes are on sale now. Be among the first to lock in your festival experience and join a community that believes in the power of film to move, challenge, and connect us. Festival passes give you priority access […]
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Red Fever is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound yet hiddenIndigenous influence on Western culture. The film follows Cree co-director Neil Diamond as he asks, “Why do they love us so much?” and sets out on a journey to find out why the world is so fascinated with the imagery of Native […]
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Event details: Monday, October 13, 2025. Film starts at 6:00 p.m. at The Lyric (1209 N. College Ave, 80524) This event is free with RSVP and open to all. Advance reservations are recommended. Co-presented by ACT Human Rights Film Festival, Poudre Libraries, and Colorado State University Libraries. Film: The Librarians (dir. Kim A. Snyder, 2025) […]
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Get ready, Fort Collins! ACT Human Rights Film Festival returns for its 11th year, lighting up the screen April 9–12, 2026. Mark your calendars and join us for four unforgettable days of bold films, big ideas, and powerful conversations: save the date! Festival passes will go on sale in late fall 2025, and our annual […]
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“This film festival, and the voices that rise from it, cultivate awareness and connection, and inspire individuals and communities to reflect and build bridges to create positive change.” – 2025 ACT Festival Attendee Celebrating Success ACT’s tenth anniversary in 2025 was a milestone year, highlighting artistic excellence and community dialogue around human rights. The festival […]
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The tenth ACT Human Rights Film Festival presented powerful films and insightful conversations around human rights. From April 2-6, 2025, Colorado State University’s ACT Human Rights Film Festival hosted filmmakers, artists, activists, and community leaders throughout the festival’s five-day run. More than 2,500 people participated in an ACT event this spring, and learned about human […]
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ACT Human Rights Film Festival relies on the generosity and dedication of volunteers like you to make the festival and all our affiliated events run smoothly. Please sign up for our volunteer email newsletter to be the first to hear about volunteer opportunities. Note: volunteers are required to sign a waiver each year. ACT will provide […]
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What is a film festival? Splashy red-carpet outfits might come to mind, but at ACT Human Rights Film Festival, you can see new movies and filmmakers from around the world in Fort Collins! The tenth annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival is April 2-6, 2025 at both The Lyric —Fort Collins’ independent movie theater—and Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center. […]
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You’re invited to celebrate the 10th annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival with us at Odell Brewing in Fort Collins on March 11, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. Celebrating our decade-long partnership, ACT will share film trailers, festival trivia, and offer some giveaways. Odell Brewing will tap ACT’s signature festival beer the 10th ACT Screening Session Ale. Plus, […]
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ACT Human Rights Film Festival is proud to partner with CSU’s Black/African American Cultural Center to present an evening of short films celebrating Black brilliance as part of Black History Month. Join us for a selection of short films that examine and uplift Black artists, activists, and other changemakers. This event is free with an […]