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Social Justice Film Series

NPES' free and open-to-the-public Social Justice Film Series (launched in 2022) extends key aspects of our curriculum to a broader audience while contributing to conversations about the well-being of our city and country--Small School, Big Impact. As an independent school that has demonstrated a strong commitment to the arts since its founding in 1980, a film series seemed the perfect vehicle for us to explore social justice issues within and beyond our own community.

This year's films will explore climate change, how Asian-American studies influenced and empowered a generation, and the relationship between STEM, power, and equity. We are thrilled to welcome Greg Jacobs and Josh Chuck back to NPES, and to partner with Vicki Abeles for the first time, all important and talented documentarians working today. Details to follow soon!

Upcoming Events

  • November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 PM           
    THE HERE NOW PROJECT, with co-director and NPES alum parent Greg Jacobs
     
  • February 4, 2026 @ 6:00 PM                
    MAKING WAVES: THE RISE OF ASIAN AMERICA, with co-director Josh Chuck
     
  • April 23, 2026 @ 6:00 PM                     
    COUNTED OUT: MATH IS POWER, with director Vicki Abeles (virtual discussion)
THE HERE NOW PROJECT

A visual diary of the impact of climate change on ordinary people around the world--with filmmaker Greg Jacobs in person at NPES. Click HERE to register for THE HERE NOW PROJECT viewing on Tuesday evening, November 18, at 6:00 PM. 

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NPES' free and open-to-the-public Social Justice Film Series (launched in 2022) extends key aspects of our curriculum to a broader audience while contributing to conversations about the well-being of our city and country--Small School, Big Impact. As an independent school that has demonstrated a strong commitment to the arts since its founding in 1980, a film series seemed the perfect vehicle for us to explore social justice issues within and beyond our own community.

MAKING WAVES: THE RISE OF ASIAN AMERICA

Join us on February 4, 2026 @ 6pm for Making Waves the Rise of Asian American,  with co-director and NPES alum parent Greg Jacobs.


We are thrilled to welcome back filmmaker Josh Chuck, creator of Chinatown Rising. On Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 pm, Josh will join us in person to screen his new documentary, Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Josh, offering an opportunity to reflect on the film’s themes and their relevance today.

Join us as we continue to learn, connect, and engage in dialogue through the lens of film.

COUNTED OUT: MATH IS POWER

Join us on April 23, 2026 @ 6:00 PM for COUNTED OUT: MATH IS POWER, with director Vicki Abeles (virtual discussion)

Past Events
We’ve been honored to host powerful films and conversations that reflect pressing issues in our world. Most recently, our community gathered for Anxious Nation as part of the 2025 Spring Film Series, followed by a thoughtful discussion with filmmaker Laura Morton and her daughter, Sevey.

Other past films and filmmaker conversations include: 

As a school that has demonstrated a strong commitment to the arts since its founding, a film series seemed the perfect vehicle for this work. Please enjoy some photos from past gatherings.

Film showings are free and open to the public. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact School Librarian, Laura McCammack, mccammack@npeschool.org for more information.