Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films
@bfnadocs.bsky.social
Critical Stories for a Complicated World.
Documentary films by @bertelsmannfdn.bsky.social
www.bfnadocs.org
Documentary films by @bertelsmannfdn.bsky.social
www.bfnadocs.org
Don’t miss Astropolitics at KINO Athens! Experience our latest documentary on space, power, and global geopolitics under the planetarium dome.
16 March 2026 | 19:00
Eugenides Foundation – New Digital Planetarium
More info: www.kinoathens.org/the-cosmopol...
16 March 2026 | 19:00
Eugenides Foundation – New Digital Planetarium
More info: www.kinoathens.org/the-cosmopol...
March 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Don’t miss Astropolitics at KINO Athens! Experience our latest documentary on space, power, and global geopolitics under the planetarium dome.
16 March 2026 | 19:00
Eugenides Foundation – New Digital Planetarium
More info: www.kinoathens.org/the-cosmopol...
16 March 2026 | 19:00
Eugenides Foundation – New Digital Planetarium
More info: www.kinoathens.org/the-cosmopol...
American Lithium: The Divide at Thacker Pass wins Best Documentary at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival.
Next stop: American Documentary Film Festival in March.
Streaming soon via the Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary platform: www.bfnadocs.org
Next stop: American Documentary Film Festival in March.
Streaming soon via the Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary platform: www.bfnadocs.org
February 19, 2026 at 8:56 AM
American Lithium: The Divide at Thacker Pass wins Best Documentary at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival.
Next stop: American Documentary Film Festival in March.
Streaming soon via the Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary platform: www.bfnadocs.org
Next stop: American Documentary Film Festival in March.
Streaming soon via the Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary platform: www.bfnadocs.org
🌍🚀 MSC week in Munich? Look up.
#Astropolitics comes to Amerikahaus on Sat, Feb 14 | 7:30 pm.
Screening + discussion with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.), U.S. Space Force, and Juliana Suess (SWP) on power, policy & competition in #space. registration: eveeno.com/280134088
#Astropolitics comes to Amerikahaus on Sat, Feb 14 | 7:30 pm.
Screening + discussion with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.), U.S. Space Force, and Juliana Suess (SWP) on power, policy & competition in #space. registration: eveeno.com/280134088
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
🌍🚀 MSC week in Munich? Look up.
#Astropolitics comes to Amerikahaus on Sat, Feb 14 | 7:30 pm.
Screening + discussion with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.), U.S. Space Force, and Juliana Suess (SWP) on power, policy & competition in #space. registration: eveeno.com/280134088
#Astropolitics comes to Amerikahaus on Sat, Feb 14 | 7:30 pm.
Screening + discussion with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.), U.S. Space Force, and Juliana Suess (SWP) on power, policy & competition in #space. registration: eveeno.com/280134088
Now streaming 🎬 White Gold: The Lithium of the Andes
Lithium powers the energy transition but it’s also reshaping lives. This new short documentary looks at Bolivia & Chile where governments, communities & global demand collide in the race for critical minerals.👀https://www.bfnadocs.org/white-gold
Lithium powers the energy transition but it’s also reshaping lives. This new short documentary looks at Bolivia & Chile where governments, communities & global demand collide in the race for critical minerals.👀https://www.bfnadocs.org/white-gold
February 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Now streaming 🎬 White Gold: The Lithium of the Andes
Lithium powers the energy transition but it’s also reshaping lives. This new short documentary looks at Bolivia & Chile where governments, communities & global demand collide in the race for critical minerals.👀https://www.bfnadocs.org/white-gold
Lithium powers the energy transition but it’s also reshaping lives. This new short documentary looks at Bolivia & Chile where governments, communities & global demand collide in the race for critical minerals.👀https://www.bfnadocs.org/white-gold
A big thank you to the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation for hosting a special screening of Astropolitics!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A big thank you to the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation for hosting a special screening of Astropolitics!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
Next stop: Los Angeles — see you there!
ASTROPOLITICS is coming to California with its Los Angeles premiere on November 20th. After the show, join the film’s director Tom Glynn & our special guest Mandy Vaughn, CEO and Founder of GXO, Inc., for our live post-film conversation on all things space. Register here: bit.ly/4oCDSub
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
ASTROPOLITICS is coming to California with its Los Angeles premiere on November 20th. After the show, join the film’s director Tom Glynn & our special guest Mandy Vaughn, CEO and Founder of GXO, Inc., for our live post-film conversation on all things space. Register here: bit.ly/4oCDSub
Berlin hosted a fantastic Astropolitics screening! Big thanks to Julianna Suess, Jasmin Ruhnke, and our amazing audience. Onward to Vienna!
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Berlin hosted a fantastic Astropolitics screening! Big thanks to Julianna Suess, Jasmin Ruhnke, and our amazing audience. Onward to Vienna!
Join us in Berlin, Nov. 4, 5:30pm, when space & geopolitics converge for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS. Stick around for the post-film conversation with @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-berlin.org. Free event, registration required: bertelsmann-stiftung.eventanizer.events/register/a00...
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join us in Berlin, Nov. 4, 5:30pm, when space & geopolitics converge for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS. Stick around for the post-film conversation with @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-berlin.org. Free event, registration required: bertelsmann-stiftung.eventanizer.events/register/a00...
Excited to share that Lithium Rising has won Best US. Documentary at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival! This honor celebrates the team & everyone who helped tell this story about the global race for critical minerals and the communities it affects. Thank you to the festival & all our supporters!
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Excited to share that Lithium Rising has won Best US. Documentary at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival! This honor celebrates the team & everyone who helped tell this story about the global race for critical minerals and the communities it affects. Thank you to the festival & all our supporters!
The screening will be followed by a discussion with experts, exploring the political, economic, and ethical dimensions of the new space age. Free event, registration required: bit.ly/47xpM6L
October 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The screening will be followed by a discussion with experts, exploring the political, economic, and ethical dimensions of the new space age. Free event, registration required: bit.ly/47xpM6L
Another great screening of Astropolitics is in the books — thank you to Angel Abbud-Madrid, Sandra Whitcomb, and Debak Das for taking part in a fascinating discussion, and to the team at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social for being such gracious hosts!
October 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Another great screening of Astropolitics is in the books — thank you to Angel Abbud-Madrid, Sandra Whitcomb, and Debak Das for taking part in a fascinating discussion, and to the team at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social for being such gracious hosts!
Space meets geopolitics—tonight in Denver!
Join the screening of ASTROPOLITICS at 5 PM - University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Explore the forces shaping the future of space and international affairs. Free event, registration: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
Join the screening of ASTROPOLITICS at 5 PM - University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Explore the forces shaping the future of space and international affairs. Free event, registration: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Space meets geopolitics—tonight in Denver!
Join the screening of ASTROPOLITICS at 5 PM - University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Explore the forces shaping the future of space and international affairs. Free event, registration: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
Join the screening of ASTROPOLITICS at 5 PM - University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Explore the forces shaping the future of space and international affairs. Free event, registration: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
On the occasion of #WorldSpaceWeek, we gathered at the iconic @flageystudios.bsky.social cinema in Brussels for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS by @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social — an inspiring & thought-provoking evening exploring the future of space governance and strategy. Thank you all for joining us!
October 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
On the occasion of #WorldSpaceWeek, we gathered at the iconic @flageystudios.bsky.social cinema in Brussels for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS by @tonysilberfeld.bsky.social — an inspiring & thought-provoking evening exploring the future of space governance and strategy. Thank you all for joining us!
As the US and China race to expand their presence in space, what does this mean for our future beyond Earth? Discover the story at the Brussels documentary premiere of ASTROPOLITICS on October 6 @flageystudios.bsky.social
Free event, registration required: www.eventbrite.com/e/documentar...
Free event, registration required: www.eventbrite.com/e/documentar...
October 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
As the US and China race to expand their presence in space, what does this mean for our future beyond Earth? Discover the story at the Brussels documentary premiere of ASTROPOLITICS on October 6 @flageystudios.bsky.social
Free event, registration required: www.eventbrite.com/e/documentar...
Free event, registration required: www.eventbrite.com/e/documentar...
Thank you @georgetownuni.bsky.social for hosting the screening of Lithium Rising!
The screening sparked important conversations about the global energy transition, critical minerals, and the human and political dimensions of this shift.
The screening sparked important conversations about the global energy transition, critical minerals, and the human and political dimensions of this shift.
September 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you @georgetownuni.bsky.social for hosting the screening of Lithium Rising!
The screening sparked important conversations about the global energy transition, critical minerals, and the human and political dimensions of this shift.
The screening sparked important conversations about the global energy transition, critical minerals, and the human and political dimensions of this shift.
Space is the new arena of power. Who will control it?
Join us for Astropolitics in Brussels—screening + panel. Secure your spot now!
📅 Oct 6 | 18:30
📍 @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free tickets → www.flagey.be/en/activity/
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Join us for Astropolitics in Brussels—screening + panel. Secure your spot now!
📅 Oct 6 | 18:30
📍 @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free tickets → www.flagey.be/en/activity/
.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Space is the new arena of power. Who will control it?
Join us for Astropolitics in Brussels—screening + panel. Secure your spot now!
📅 Oct 6 | 18:30
📍 @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free tickets → www.flagey.be/en/activity/
.
Join us for Astropolitics in Brussels—screening + panel. Secure your spot now!
📅 Oct 6 | 18:30
📍 @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free tickets → www.flagey.be/en/activity/
.
…and is still to come at:
• Global Peace Film Festival
• Canadian Labour International Film Festival
• Workers Unite Film Festival, NYC
A huge thank you to the festival organizers and audiences for engaging with this story at such a critical moment for the future of work.
• Global Peace Film Festival
• Canadian Labour International Film Festival
• Workers Unite Film Festival, NYC
A huge thank you to the festival organizers and audiences for engaging with this story at such a critical moment for the future of work.
September 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
…and is still to come at:
• Global Peace Film Festival
• Canadian Labour International Film Festival
• Workers Unite Film Festival, NYC
A huge thank you to the festival organizers and audiences for engaging with this story at such a critical moment for the future of work.
• Global Peace Film Festival
• Canadian Labour International Film Festival
• Workers Unite Film Festival, NYC
A huge thank you to the festival organizers and audiences for engaging with this story at such a critical moment for the future of work.
Oct 3 — University of Warsaw, Poland
Oct 10–11 — Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Ohio
Info & Tickets cdff2025.eventive.org
Nov 3 — American University, Washington
🎟️ Join the conversation, explore the challenges and opportunities of the lithium revolution, and be part of the global dialogue.
Oct 10–11 — Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Ohio
Info & Tickets cdff2025.eventive.org
Nov 3 — American University, Washington
🎟️ Join the conversation, explore the challenges and opportunities of the lithium revolution, and be part of the global dialogue.
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Oct 3 — University of Warsaw, Poland
Oct 10–11 — Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Ohio
Info & Tickets cdff2025.eventive.org
Nov 3 — American University, Washington
🎟️ Join the conversation, explore the challenges and opportunities of the lithium revolution, and be part of the global dialogue.
Oct 10–11 — Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Ohio
Info & Tickets cdff2025.eventive.org
Nov 3 — American University, Washington
🎟️ Join the conversation, explore the challenges and opportunities of the lithium revolution, and be part of the global dialogue.
China controls the critical minerals that power our future. Last night in Vilnius, we screened Lithium Rising at Pasaka Cinema and dug into this challenge with Mantvydas Besekius & Raigirdas Boruta. Big thanks to @gssc-lt.bsky.social & all who traded a summer evening for a crucial conversation.
September 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
China controls the critical minerals that power our future. Last night in Vilnius, we screened Lithium Rising at Pasaka Cinema and dug into this challenge with Mantvydas Besekius & Raigirdas Boruta. Big thanks to @gssc-lt.bsky.social & all who traded a summer evening for a crucial conversation.
🌌 Who owns the future of space?
Find out at the Astropolitics screening + panel in Brussels.
📅 6 Oct | 18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free/register here: www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
Find out at the Astropolitics screening + panel in Brussels.
📅 6 Oct | 18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free/register here: www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
September 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🌌 Who owns the future of space?
Find out at the Astropolitics screening + panel in Brussels.
📅 6 Oct | 18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free/register here: www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
Find out at the Astropolitics screening + panel in Brussels.
📅 6 Oct | 18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social
🎟️ Free/register here: www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
🚀 DC: Join us for the ASTROPOLITICS premiere!
🎬 Film screening
🍷 Networking
🎙 Expert panel
Explore the geopolitics of space & meet the next gen of transatlantic space leaders.
📅 July 22 | 📍 Downtown DC
🔗 register here: bit.ly/44Fv3IS
🎬 Film screening
🍷 Networking
🎙 Expert panel
Explore the geopolitics of space & meet the next gen of transatlantic space leaders.
📅 July 22 | 📍 Downtown DC
🔗 register here: bit.ly/44Fv3IS
July 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🚀 DC: Join us for the ASTROPOLITICS premiere!
🎬 Film screening
🍷 Networking
🎙 Expert panel
Explore the geopolitics of space & meet the next gen of transatlantic space leaders.
📅 July 22 | 📍 Downtown DC
🔗 register here: bit.ly/44Fv3IS
🎬 Film screening
🍷 Networking
🎙 Expert panel
Explore the geopolitics of space & meet the next gen of transatlantic space leaders.
📅 July 22 | 📍 Downtown DC
🔗 register here: bit.ly/44Fv3IS
Great stuff yesterday helping kick off the DC International Film Festival with a full house for Lithium Rising!
Next up - NYC tomorrow night (4/28) with NYU - Join us! - lnkd.in/e7dhJ_BQ
Next up - NYC tomorrow night (4/28) with NYU - Join us! - lnkd.in/e7dhJ_BQ
April 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Great stuff yesterday helping kick off the DC International Film Festival with a full house for Lithium Rising!
Next up - NYC tomorrow night (4/28) with NYU - Join us! - lnkd.in/e7dhJ_BQ
Next up - NYC tomorrow night (4/28) with NYU - Join us! - lnkd.in/e7dhJ_BQ
The Lithium Rising continues!
Interested in the film? Check out these three *free* dates:
4/24 - Washington, DC w/ JHU SAIS - lnkd.in/eUjvxt3v
4/26 - DC Filmfest
lnkd.in/ee7VCXcG
4/28 - New York City with NYU - lnkd.in/eAJSmEWK
& the Keen on America Podcast Interview here (lnkd.in/eM_yS3Fm)
Interested in the film? Check out these three *free* dates:
4/24 - Washington, DC w/ JHU SAIS - lnkd.in/eUjvxt3v
4/26 - DC Filmfest
lnkd.in/ee7VCXcG
4/28 - New York City with NYU - lnkd.in/eAJSmEWK
& the Keen on America Podcast Interview here (lnkd.in/eM_yS3Fm)
April 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Lithium Rising continues!
Interested in the film? Check out these three *free* dates:
4/24 - Washington, DC w/ JHU SAIS - lnkd.in/eUjvxt3v
4/26 - DC Filmfest
lnkd.in/ee7VCXcG
4/28 - New York City with NYU - lnkd.in/eAJSmEWK
& the Keen on America Podcast Interview here (lnkd.in/eM_yS3Fm)
Interested in the film? Check out these three *free* dates:
4/24 - Washington, DC w/ JHU SAIS - lnkd.in/eUjvxt3v
4/26 - DC Filmfest
lnkd.in/ee7VCXcG
4/28 - New York City with NYU - lnkd.in/eAJSmEWK
& the Keen on America Podcast Interview here (lnkd.in/eM_yS3Fm)
Wonderful screening of "Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals" last night at New York University in DC with the Brademas Center and Americas Society!
Such an important topic. Let's keep the conversation rolling with Bertelsmann Foundation Documentaries!
Such an important topic. Let's keep the conversation rolling with Bertelsmann Foundation Documentaries!
April 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Wonderful screening of "Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals" last night at New York University in DC with the Brademas Center and Americas Society!
Such an important topic. Let's keep the conversation rolling with Bertelsmann Foundation Documentaries!
Such an important topic. Let's keep the conversation rolling with Bertelsmann Foundation Documentaries!
Thrilled that our new short "Motown South: Organized Labor in the Battery Belt" will premiere in May at the Reel Work Film Festival in Santa Cruz, CA!
The EV industry is booming in the American South. But why there? This film dives into a new frontline for organized labor in the US.
The EV industry is booming in the American South. But why there? This film dives into a new frontline for organized labor in the US.
April 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Thrilled that our new short "Motown South: Organized Labor in the Battery Belt" will premiere in May at the Reel Work Film Festival in Santa Cruz, CA!
The EV industry is booming in the American South. But why there? This film dives into a new frontline for organized labor in the US.
The EV industry is booming in the American South. But why there? This film dives into a new frontline for organized labor in the US.