Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival
19th Annual
Through an annual film festival BHRFF supports independent filmmakers, fosters dialogue and promotes action. For nineteen years, volunteer committee members have selected scores of insightful and moving films they hope will encourage the community to explore and engage with critical issues. Films are followed by facilitated discussion, some led by the filmmakers themselves.
We have acquired most of our festival films for continuous availability in the community. They are now in the Bellingham Public Library (BPL), Wilson Library at Western Washington University (WWU), or Whatcom Community College Library (WCC), accessible with a Bellingham Public Library card. Click on the "Film Archive" tab above to find a full list of films and which library they are in, as well as organizations you can contact to take action on the issues presented in the films.
Volunteers Needed
The festival is an all-volunteer production. We need people who believe in promoting human rights to join us in our large effort to have 10 days of films and discussions in the community February 20-29. We need help with fundraising, publicity, coordination with community venues, film projection, and more. Watch this space for an announcement of a meeting that will provide more details. If you know you want to help, send a message to our website now.