Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival

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) or Wilson Library at Western Washington University (WWU). 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.

Community Food Co-op Seed Grant Award to Festival

Every year the Co-op selects 12 community organizations to participate in its SEED program. SEED program recipients receive 2% of the Co-op's total sales on their designated Community Shopping Day and all register donations made during the month. Support our festival by shopping at either Co-op store on Saturday, February 16. Round up your purchases any day in February.