What Do You Mean By That?

154: Who We Are, with Emily and Sarah Kunstler


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There are those moments when you watch something, or learn something, that changes how you see not only yourself, but our history, along with the future, completely differently. That's how we felt about Who We Are, a new documentary featuring Jeffrey Robinson, produced by Robinson and our two guests: Emily and Sarah Kunstler. I feel fortunate to have first met both of these amazing women when Sarah and I were in law school together and have only this to say about the film: everyone should see it. Everyone.

In this episode, we talk to Emily and Sarah about the impetus for this amazing documentary, why this conversation is so important, and additionally why it's imperative that EVERYONE understand our country's foundational struggles, as we move forward collectively. This isn't just a film about Black history. This is a film about our American history. We can't wait for you to hear more in their own words.

What to listen for:

  • The inspiration for Who We Are, stemming from Jeffrey Robinson's long-standing presentation - and what it was like for two White women to partner with a Black man to share his story and work
  • Thoughts on cancel culture as it stands in society today
  • How you can watch this eye-opening, accessible introduction to the true history of the United States

About our guests:

Emily Kunstler (Producer/Director/Editor) and Sarah Kunstler (Producer/Director) are the founders of Off Center Media, a documentary production company dedicated to racial justice and social change. Their film, William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (Sundance '09, POV/PBS), was shortlisted for the Best Documentary Academy Award. The film is an examination of their father's life and choices, tracing his career as a civil rights lawyer and fighter for racial justice, as well his representation of society's most despised. Other Off Center Media films have contributed to campaigns to stay executions, convince decision makers to reopen cases, and exonerate the wrongfully convicted. For more on their work, please visit www.off-center.com.

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