Event Series

FOLCS’ Event Series stand at the intersection of culture, current affairs, and the arts. They encourage discussion about the way these matters influence society and the artistic imagination. We aim to bring people into a thoughtful setting where the big ideas of the day come to life, through several different formats.

Conversation Series: Hear from intellectuals, artists, government leaders, writers, activists, and other public figures in dialogue over timely cultural and political issues.

Film Series: Explore current events and the cultural climate through cinema, one of our most powerful and expressive artistic mediums.

Conversations on Essential Cinema: Look back on classic arthouse films, broken down in conversation with very special guests.

International Short Film Competition (ISFC): Experience the work of aspiring filmmakers from around the world through our annual Awards Night, featuring screenings, panel discussions, and a red carpet.

Trials & Error: Witness intimate conversations on important trials that have captured the public’s attention and imagination.

Law of the Land: Reflect on the Supreme Court’s major rulings of the past year and their broad social impacts through comprehensive, captivating analyses.

Theater of Law: Take in a dramatic reading of an ancient Greek tragedy, performed by a rotating cast of stellar actors and followed by a Conversation with the audience.

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Conversations

Conversations feature illustrious government leaders, artists, writers, activists, thinkers, and other public figures in discussion on timely issues affecting broader culture.

Film Series

Our Film Series platforms films that speak to important issues about our present moment and conflicted past. A post-screening discussion is held with individuals related to the making or subject matter of the film. We are often joined by the filmmakers and lead actors.

Conversations on Essential Cinema: A Film Club

FOLCS’ Film Club looks back on specific films and breaks down their cultural and artistic significance in conversation with special guests.

Trials & Error

Trials & Error brings together perspectives from plaintiffs, defendants, lawyers, and journalists to dissect trials that captured the public’s attention.

Law of the Land

Law of the Land is an annual program that reflects upon the Supreme Court’s major rulings of the past year.

Theater of Law

Theater of Law features a dramatic reading of an ancient Greek tragedy, the murder trial of Orestes in Aeschylus’ Eumenides. The play presents the first trial by jury in Western culture. It is performed by a rotating cast of stellar actors and followed by a Conversation with the audience. We discuss the origins of justice, the end of blood vengeance, and the adoption of the rule of law.

International Short Film Competition

The ISFC is an inspiring platform for new artistic voices to relay important stories of human rights and social justice.