Every year, USC MISC (Media Institute for Social Change) helps us identify the best Social Change films, and the issues they do a great job at addressing. Check them out in theatres and on steaming platforms. Many of MISC’s picks inevitably land nominations during award season, proving that social change messaging often equates with great cinematic achievement. Here’s the list in no particular order:

Twisters   
Social Change Issue: Climate change

Green Border                    
Social Change Issue:  Immigration

The Beast                           
Social Change Issue:  Technology/AI

The Old Oak                       
Social Change Issue: Immigration/Refugees

Bad Faith                             
Social Change Issue: Politics in the Change

Aisha                                     
Social Change Issue: Immigration

Origin                                    
Social Change Issue: Race issues

Thelma                                 
Social Change Issue: Aging

Evil Does Not Exist        
Social Change Issue: Environmental issues

Anora                                   
Social Change Issue:  Sex work

Civil war                               
Social Change Issue: Ethical Journalism in a Polarized Country

El Capitano                         
Social Change Issue: Immigration

Conclave                             
Social Change Issue: Corruption in the Church

Will & Harper                    
Social Change Issue:  Understanding Transgender People

Daughters                           
Social Change Issue: Incarcerated Parents

Femme                                 
Social Change Issue: Gay Representation

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