The Patois New Orleans Human Rights Film Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary with films covering various human rights issues, from indigenous midwifery to Louisiana frontline communities fighting climate change. The festival, which will run from March 23 to 26, will take place at The Broad Theater and The Broadside.

Some of the highlights of the festival include “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” by Abigail Disney and Kathleen Hughes, which examines America’s unequal economy and systemic injustice, and “Give Light: Stories from Indigenous Midwives” by Steph Smith, which features interviews with nine indigenous midwives from five continents.

In addition to the films, the festival will also feature live presentations, panels, performances and immersive programming. The Louisiana Climate Justice Screening & Benefit Concert, which will take place on March 24, will screen three short films amplifying frontline climate crisis issues and feature local musical acts. The funds raised from the event will go towards the Louisiana Just Recovery Network.

The festival will conclude with the screening of “100 Ways To Cross The Border,” a documentary film about the radical artistic practice of Mexican/Chicano performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña.

The Patois New Orleans Human Rights Film Festival showcases films that explore and promote human rights issues. With its 20th anniversary, the festival returns with a diverse and thought-provoking lineup that aims to inspire conversations and actions toward a more equitable and just world.