DISRUPT Film Series
A Welcome from DISRUPT's Producer and Curator, Veronica Medina
“This film series was born out of my desire to build on the Museum of Political Corruption’s mission to empower and educate the public. As a filmmaker myself, I have always believed in the power of film to inform, to enlighten and, above all, to create empathy.
Nothing can connect us more than the opportunity to enter people’s lives, their worlds and perspectives. And, through their stories, disrupt our preconceived ideas, allowing us to see beyond the surface. Perhaps we might even identify familiar feelings and experiences. We might see ourselves reflected onto their narratives.
A world without corruption is a world where we respect one another, honor each other’s history, and value each other’s culture. To me, storytelling has the potential to help us achieve exactly that.”
DISRUPT Film Series Latest Presentation:
On Thursday, May 23rd, DISRUPT offered a thoughtful and informed roundtable discussion about the complexities of the current political landscape and the challenges facing democratic. The evening’s conversation focused on the acclaimed documentary “What is Corruption?” and the discussion featured the documentary’s filmmaker Astra Taylor, accompanied by Dave O’Brien (Policy Director at RepresentUs), and Alyssa Canty (Director of Youth Programs at Common Cause). The discussion was moderated by Anthropologist of Technology and Professor at UVA’s Media and Latin Studies departments David Nemer.
DISRUPT Archives: Our Previous Presentations
Panel Discussion of “The Swamp”
Panel Discussion of “Softie”
Panel Discussion of “Always in Season”
Panel Discussion of “After Parkland”
Panel Discussion of “Power Struggle”
Panel Discussion of “I am the Revolution”
Panel Discussion of “Take it From Me”
Panel Discussion of “Gold Mafia”
