Community Impact
The Community Impact Film Series (CIFS) is a free public program at the Independent Picture House that uses independent, documentary, international, and arthouse cinema to spark meaningful dialogue around critical social issues impacting the Charlotte community and beyond. Through film, conversation, and community engagement, CIFS informs, inspires, and connects audiences to vital resources and opportunities for collective action.
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January 10, 2026 — Human Trafficking
March 7, 2026 — Women’s Health
April 11, 2026 — Environmental Awareness (Earth Day)
May 9, 2026 — Mental Health
July 11, 2026 — Immigration
August 22, 2026 — Animal Welfare
October 17, 2026 — Visible and Invisible Disabilities
November 7, 2026 — Housing Insecurity
Only Lazy Americans E-Bike
- Thu, Oct 8
Run Time: 61 min. Release Year: 2026
When a Dutchman is struck by a mysterious neurological illness that leaves him nearly bedridden, doctors tell him...
Community Impact Film Series: Visible & Invisible Disabilities
- Sat, Oct 17
Director: Michael Schwartz, Tyler Nilson Run Time: 97 min. Release Year: 2019
Starring: Ann Pierce, Bruce Dern, Dakota Johnson, Jon Bernthal, Shia LaBeouf, Thomas Haden Church, Zack Gottsagen
FREE | Registration Required Join us for the Community Impact Film Series event focused on Visible and Invisible Disabilities. This...
Soul Power
- Wed, Oct 21
Director: Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte Run Time: 93 min. Release Year: 2009
Starring: B.B. King, Bill Withers, Don King, James Brown, Muhammad Ali
The greatest music festival that you have never seen.
2026 Community Impact Film Series (CIFS)
Run Time: 180 min. Release Year: 2026
Mission The Community Impact Film Series (CIFS) is a free public program at The Independent Picture House (IPH)...