"These prison doors become revolving doors. Being in and out, in and out, in and out. That’s the message I was trying to get across," Jerome L. tells Generocity freelancer Shalon Bayliss.

With films from the likes of Questlove and Solange Knowles, and live conversations between luminaries Spike Lee and Tarana Burke, the festival is a must-attend Philly event.

Filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor: "I think that this offers a different perspective on immigration ... Immigrants are not helpless. They are incredibly strong people.”

De Aguiar answered Generocity's questions about Independence Public Media, its recent grants, and her ideas about how philanthropy needs to change.

The organization awards up to $2500 paid directly to cover post-production services providers, and is open to producers and directors. But you'll need to hurry to apply — the deadline is July 15.

The film by Academy Award-winner David Goodman will premiere Wednesday, June 12 at the Friends Center Race Street Meetinghouse at 1501 Cherry Street in Philadelphia at 7 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the screening.

PhillyCAM's Gretjen Clausing: "It's exciting to see the growth of this cohort of producers who are really supporting one another."

Access to diverse news sources is “essential to try to change and fight deep problems of poverty and racial injustice,” said MMP's Hannah Sassaman.