Robert Greenwald

Robert Greenwald, founder of Brave New Films, is a producer, director
and political activist.

In Memory of Jim Gilliam: Warrior, Brainiac, Friend

In Memory of Jim Gilliam: Warrior, Brainiac, Friend In Memory of Jim Gilliam: Warrior, Brainiac, Friend

He left a lucrative career in tech to do something meaningful—and he sure did.

Nov 29, 2018 / Robert Greenwald

To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma

To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma

At Homeboy Industries, career, education, and mental-health services are creating a way out of poverty and violence.

Aug 20, 2018 / Robert Greenwald

A Look Inside Our Abusive Immigrant Prisons

A Look Inside Our Abusive Immigrant Prisons A Look Inside Our Abusive Immigrant Prisons

Each year, the US government locks up roughly 440,000 immigrants in over 200 immigrant prisons.

Oct 18, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation

Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation

Trump’s elimination of DACA is just part of his administration’s attack on undocumented immigrants.

Sep 8, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

Martin Sheen on Deportation, Immigration, and the Soul of a Country

Martin Sheen on Deportation, Immigration, and the Soul of a Country Martin Sheen on Deportation, Immigration, and the Soul of a Country

The United States is turning its back on history by denying our immigrant past.

Aug 31, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

No More Detention: Free Pastor Noe

No More Detention: Free Pastor Noe No More Detention: Free Pastor Noe

Why is a devoted father, husband, and faith leader being held by ICE?

Aug 23, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

The Secret to This Video Game? You Can’t Win.

The Secret to This Video Game? You Can’t Win. The Secret to This Video Game? You Can’t Win.

Brave New Films created a game that mimics the feeling of being trapped in debt.

Aug 18, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

Cash Bail Robs Families and Destroys Lives

Cash Bail Robs Families and Destroys Lives Cash Bail Robs Families and Destroys Lives

This summer, join us in breaking down the barriers that are robbing people—particularly people of color—of both actual and economic freedom.

Jul 25, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

40 Strangers. 50 Questions.

40 Strangers. 50 Questions. 40 Strangers. 50 Questions.

What happens when complete strangers are asked questions about life, love, and discrimination?

Jun 30, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

Trump Is Sending a Murderer to Do a Diplomat’s Job

Trump Is Sending a Murderer to Do a Diplomat’s Job Trump Is Sending a Murderer to Do a Diplomat’s Job

Trump just put Michael D’Andrea—the man who invented so-called “signature drone strikes”—to head up intelligence operations in Iran. 

Jun 7, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

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