changing the world through art
Join us and help educate, engage and facilitate discussion in our communities around local and word-wide human rights topics through the work of filmmakers and artists.
what we do
OUR PROGRAMS
The North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival
Educating and engage our communities around human rights and social justice through the work of filmmakers.
The North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival
A traveling art exhibition that travels throughout the state of North Dakota to promote human rights and social justice.
The Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival
Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender lived experiences through the visions of innovative filmmakers.
The North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival
Highlying the interdependence and connectedness between environmental rights and human rights.
home. The Homelessness Crisis in North Dakota
A multi-part limited series documenting the homelessness crisis in North Dakota, and the organizations and individuals fighting to end it.
those among us: the human rights champions of north dakota
A contemporary history project documenting North Dakota’s human rights and social justice warriors.
Upcoming Events
August 1- August 27 | North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival
The fourth annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival will be on display in Williston at the James Memorial Art Center.
September 2 - 7 p.m. | Slay the Dragon
Join us for a special theatrical presentation of the film SLAY THE DRAGON in Fargo at the historic Fargo Theatre.
September 9 - 7 p.m. | Slay the Dragon
Join us for a special theatrical screening of SLAY THE DRAGON in Minot at the historic Oak Park Theater.
September 15-18 | Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival
The Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival returns to the historic Fargo Theatre for our 13th season. Watch the films on the big screen, or join us online for a special hybrid exhibition of this year’s films.
What Drives Us
OUR MISSION
The Human Family is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) founded to change our communities through art. The mission of The Human Family is to educate, engage and facilitate discussion around local and word-wide human rights topics through the work of filmmakers and artists.
GET INVOLVED
Would you like to help with an upcoming event? Follow the link below to learn more about the opportunities to volunteer with the Human Family.
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LATEST NEWS
“Home” selected for Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival
Chapter Two of Home: The Homelessness Crisis in North Dakota is an official selection of the Morehouse College Human Rights film festival.
North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival Opens in Williston
The Fourth Annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival will open August 2 in Williston at The James Memorial Art Center.
Andrew Leines joins production team for Home
Filmmaker Andrew LeinsAndrew Leines joins the production team of the award-winning documentary series, Home: The Homelessness Crisis in North Dakota. Leins will be joining the post-production team as Lead Editor for the series. Leines is a Fargo-based video editor and...
