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DC Film Festival Sparks Debate on Social Justice Issues

6/16/2025

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The DC/DOX documentary film festival lit up Washington, D.C., from June 12-15, 2025, alongside a military parade. With powerful films tackling urgent topics like school shootings and free speech, director Anayansi Prado showcased "Uvalde Mom," underlining the festival's commitment to social justice. The provocative premiere of "The Stringer" sparked debates over the iconic "Napalm Girl" photo's authorship.

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The DC/DOX documentary film festival lit up Washington, D.C., from June 12-15, 2025, alongside a military parade. With powerful films tackling urgent topics like school shootings and free speech, director Anayansi Prado showcased "Uvalde Mom," underlining the festival's commitment to social justice. The provocative premiere of "The Stringer" sparked debates over the iconic "Napalm Girl" photo's authorship.