May 7, 2022
POSTPONED: Summer of Soul - A Conversation with Questlove
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for September 17, 2022.
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Spearheaded by Kennedy’s family, friends, and classmates, the initiative aims to bring film and filmmakers to the University with the goal of shedding light on some of the most urgent, challenging, and complex issues facing society through the prism of documentary. Concurrently, and with the support of the Brown Arts Initiative, the presence of filmmakers on campus will allow Brown students the opportunity to explore the practicalities of filmmaking and to enhance their capacity to make films of their own.
May 7, 2022
POSTPONED: Student Q&A with Summer of Soul Producer Joseph Patel and Director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
This event is for students only. Limited to 30 students.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. The student meeting has been postponed, and will be rescheduled in September.
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Student Events
May 6, 2022
POSTPONED: Summer of Soul Screening
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The screening has been postponed and will be rescheduled in September.
Arts and Culture
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Apr 27, 2022
Try Harder! Screening and Panel Discussion
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Film Screening at 3pm in the Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer Street. Panel discussion at 5pm via webinar, register here, or watch live on Watson's YouTube channel.
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Nov 18, 2021
American Veteran Screening and Panel Discussion
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register here to attend the webinar.
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Virtual Events
Nov 15, 2021
Fauci Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Screening: 5pm-6:45pm, Panel: 6:45pm-7:45pm True North Classroom, Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
COVID-Today
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Jun 8, 2021
Apr 5, 2021
Apr 3, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
Feb 23, 2021
Nov 9, 2020
Oct 9, 2020
Boys State Panel Discussion
8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Registration not required. Click here to join the webinar.
Election 2020
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Oct 9, 2020
Film Screening Boys State
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Register here to attend the screening.
Election 2020
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Sep 23, 2020
Sep 23, 2020
Sep 22, 2020
Apr 9, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
A Conversation with Petra Costa
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Leung Conference Room, Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
Brazil Initiative
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Mar 6, 2020
Screening of The Kingmaker
7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. True North Classroom, Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Mar 3, 2020
Screening of The Edge of Democracy
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. True North Classroom, Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
Brazil Initiative
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Mar 2, 2020
Screening of The Great Hack
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. True North Classroom, Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Feb 12, 2020
A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Emily Kassie '14
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. McKinney Conference Room, 111 Thayer Street
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Student Events
Feb 12, 2020
Emily Kassie '14 ─ Master Class: The Making of Your Documentary
This event is for students only.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. McKinney Conference Room, 111 Thayer Street
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress
Student Events
Jan 28, 2020
Coup 53 Screening and Panel Discussion
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Martinos Auditorium, Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, 154 Angell Street
Arts and Culture
Center for Middle East Studies
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Initiative for Documentary Film and Social Progress