Documentary Storytelling: Watch Part 1 & RSVP for Part Two this December

Missed our June Communications Convening? You can now watch the full recording and join the conversation at our next event on September 17th.

On June 24, MI-CEMI hosted “Documentary Storytelling: Using Film to Advance Advocacy & Narrative Change,” a virtual discussion exploring how documentary filmmaking can elevate lived experience, shift public narratives, and strengthen advocacy efforts across Michigan and beyond.

Watch the recording below to hear insights from our featured speakers Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, Executive DIrector of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, alongside Cole Williams, Executive Director & Co-Founder of The Delta Project and learn how storytelling through film can advance systems change.

Documentary Storytelling: Part Two on December 10th
Register Today!

Short-Form Video Communications Convening

Our recent Communications Convening focused on creating effective short-form video content for advocacy and nonprofit organizations. Watch the full session below.


Help Shape Future Communications Convenings

The MI-CEMI Communications Roundtable convenings are designed to support communicators across Michigan’s justice reform movement, and we’d love to hear from you.

What communications topics would you like us to explore in future sessions?

We’re always looking for ideas that help strengthen advocacy communications, build new skills, and ignite collaboration across our network.

Share your suggestions with us by emailing mail@mi-cemi.org.

We look forward to seeing you at our next session on September 17!