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Community Voice Lab

Transforming community voices into public conversation.

The Community Voice Lab (CVL) is a creative incubator for community storytellers and next generation filmmakers, producing social impact films that elevate untapped stories to help create a more empathetic, generous and just society. The Lab produces an annual documentary film series that reaches a broad public television audience on WETA PBS. Watch on WETA PBS

AU Community Voice Lab

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American University and WETA to Premiere New Documentary Series  Elevating DC Community Stories

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Filming for Community Voice Lab

Events: Humanities DC Culture Series

A showcase of three CVL films. 

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Give Now to Create Films That Drive Impact and Launch Careers 

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About CVL

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Host a Screening

Show the CVL film series for FREE in your community!

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Community Voice Lab

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Public TV Stations Lean into Local Film Initiatives

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