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Michael McCray is a public interest advocate who combats racism and corruption in the government and other institutions which deprive individuals of their basic civil rights, human rights and constitutional liberties. McCray is co-chair of the International Association of Whistleblowers (IAW), and a National Board Member for Federally Employed Women Legal Education Fund (FEW/LEF). McCray is the Author of ACORN 8: RACE, POWER & POLITICS--Memoirs of an ACORN Whistleblower; and he also hosts "The Fifth Estate" on Pacifica Radio, the only show made by whistleblowers--about whistleblowers.
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Friday, August 2, 2024
12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Celebrates Truth-Tellers and Showcases Impactful Films. Pillar Award Wi ACORN 8 partnered with American University to bring National Whistleblower Appreciation Day to a new audience. Beginning with an engrossing interview of Allan Savory, the President of the Savory Institute and global environmentalist. Including a Posthumous Pillar Award (Martha Mitchell) to Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) for Political Courage supporting Civil & Human Rights and Whistleblowers on Capitol Hill.
Friday, August 2, 202412th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Celebrates Truth-Tellers and Showcases Impactful Films. Pillar Award Wi ACORN 8 partnered with American University to bring National Whistleblower Appreciation Day to a new audience. Beginning with an engrossing interview of Allan Savory, the President of the Savory Institute and global environmentalist. Including a Posthumous Pillar Award (Martha Mitchell) to Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) for Political Courage supporting Civil & Human Rights and Whistleblowers on Capitol Hill.
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
From Capitol Hill to Embassy Row: 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announced at American University 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announced at American University. Hollywood Studio Participant Media to be Remembered During 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announcing a New Martha Mitchell House Whistleblower Museum and National Book Launch for "Community Capital" and "The Complete Durham Report"
Thursday, June 27, 2024From Capitol Hill to Embassy Row: 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announced at American University 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announced at American University. Hollywood Studio Participant Media to be Remembered During 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announcing a New Martha Mitchell House Whistleblower Museum and National Book Launch for "Community Capital" and "The Complete Durham Report"
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Saturday, August 5, 2023
At Your Cervix - Best Documentary at the 11th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival (Extended Run) BEST DOCUMENTARY - At Your Cervix At Your Cervix is the first documentary to expose the little-known practice of the non-consensual use of patients as 'practice dummies' by the American medical education system. At Your Cervix won Best Documentary at the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, which is excited to announce an Extended Festival Run. It's a week-long all-access pass from now through Sunday, August 6.
Saturday, August 5, 2023At Your Cervix - Best Documentary at the 11th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival (Extended Run) BEST DOCUMENTARY - At Your Cervix At Your Cervix is the first documentary to expose the little-known practice of the non-consensual use of patients as 'practice dummies' by the American medical education system. At Your Cervix won Best Documentary at the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, which is excited to announce an Extended Festival Run. It's a week-long all-access pass from now through Sunday, August 6.
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Saturday, August 5, 2023
The Rescue - Best Short at the 11th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival (Extended Run) BEST SHORT -- The Rescue THIS SHORT FILM IS A NUCLEUS STORY OF A FEATURE FILM IN THE WORKS CALLED "ROMEO" based on true stories of young women and girls who are being trapped in the largest human rights violation in the world today. The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, is excited to announce an Extended Festival Run. It's a week-long all-access pass from now through Sunday, August 6. This
Saturday, August 5, 2023The Rescue - Best Short at the 11th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival (Extended Run) BEST SHORT -- The Rescue THIS SHORT FILM IS A NUCLEUS STORY OF A FEATURE FILM IN THE WORKS CALLED "ROMEO" based on true stories of young women and girls who are being trapped in the largest human rights violation in the world today. The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, is excited to announce an Extended Festival Run. It's a week-long all-access pass from now through Sunday, August 6. This
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Saturday, August 5, 2023
Just The Truth - Best Feature at the 11th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival (Extended Run) JUST THE TRUTH (Best Feature) Logline: A newswoman battles powerful political adversaries to solve a murder and to keep journalism, a free press and truth alive. The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, the world's first and only festival by whistleblowers, for whistleblowers (advocates and journalists), is excited to announce an Extended Festival Run.
Saturday, August 5, 2023Just The Truth - Best Feature at the 11th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival (Extended Run) JUST THE TRUTH (Best Feature) Logline: A newswoman battles powerful political adversaries to solve a murder and to keep journalism, a free press and truth alive. The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, the world's first and only festival by whistleblowers, for whistleblowers (advocates and journalists), is excited to announce an Extended Festival Run.
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival's National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Tribute to Daniel Ellsberg The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival hosts a Tribute to Daniel Ellsberg at the National Press Club on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Coveted Shaw-Marvin and Martha Mitchell Pillar Award Winners Presented and Extended Film Festival Run Announced at National Press Club Event. Whistleblower Summit Extended Festival Run is now through Sunday, August 6. It's not too late to watch what you want--when you want.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival's National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Tribute to Daniel Ellsberg The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival hosts a Tribute to Daniel Ellsberg at the National Press Club on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Coveted Shaw-Marvin and Martha Mitchell Pillar Award Winners Presented and Extended Film Festival Run Announced at National Press Club Event. Whistleblower Summit Extended Festival Run is now through Sunday, August 6. It's not too late to watch what you want--when you want.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announces Slate of Films and Screenplays for 11th Annual Film & Writing Competition The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announces the 2023 Slate of Films and Screenplays for 11th Annual Film & Writing Competition Pentagon Papers Whistleblower to be Remembered During 11th Annual Event Featuring Film Screenings, Screenplay Contest, and a Tribute to Famed Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg at the National Press Club.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announces Slate of Films and Screenplays for 11th Annual Film & Writing Competition The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announces the 2023 Slate of Films and Screenplays for 11th Annual Film & Writing Competition Pentagon Papers Whistleblower to be Remembered During 11th Annual Event Featuring Film Screenings, Screenplay Contest, and a Tribute to Famed Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg at the National Press Club.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The 10th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Comes to a Close -- Pillar Award Winners Announced It's a Wrap"the 10th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Comes to Close. Pillar Awards and New Investigative and Original News (ION) Award Winners Announced on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The 10th Annual Whistleblowers Summit & Film Festival (a hybrid event) returned to Capitol Hill with Celebrity Comedian Marsha Warfield and was a rousing success.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022The 10th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Comes to a Close -- Pillar Award Winners Announced It's a Wrap"the 10th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Comes to Close. Pillar Awards and New Investigative and Original News (ION) Award Winners Announced on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The 10th Annual Whistleblowers Summit & Film Festival (a hybrid event) returned to Capitol Hill with Celebrity Comedian Marsha Warfield and was a rousing success.
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Monday, July 25, 2022
10th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Celebrates Whistleblowers from Knapp to Now! Famed Whistleblowers From Frank Serpico To The Vindman Brothers To Be Honored During 10th Annual Event Featuring a Hollywood Creative Lab, Pitch Contest, Tribute to Dick Gregory and Pillar Awards Presentations with Celebrity Host Marsha Warfield
Monday, July 25, 202210th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Celebrates Whistleblowers from Knapp to Now! Famed Whistleblowers From Frank Serpico To The Vindman Brothers To Be Honored During 10th Annual Event Featuring a Hollywood Creative Lab, Pitch Contest, Tribute to Dick Gregory and Pillar Awards Presentations with Celebrity Host Marsha Warfield
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
10th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announces Line-Up Featuring 60+ Films, Panels and Live Events At its core, the Whistleblower Summit celebrates free speech and advocacy. "Sometimes the hardest truths are a best told in jest. Thus we are pleased to announce a 'Tribute to Dick Gregory Comedy Showcase' as a capstone event for this year. The hybrid event will take place virtually and on Capitol Hill and will include panel discussions with prominent whistleblowers, distinguished authors, emerging filmmakers, and policymakers
Saturday, July 2, 202210th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Announces Line-Up Featuring 60+ Films, Panels and Live Events At its core, the Whistleblower Summit celebrates free speech and advocacy. "Sometimes the hardest truths are a best told in jest. Thus we are pleased to announce a 'Tribute to Dick Gregory Comedy Showcase' as a capstone event for this year. The hybrid event will take place virtually and on Capitol Hill and will include panel discussions with prominent whistleblowers, distinguished authors, emerging filmmakers, and policymakers
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Facebook Whistleblower Testimony Sparks Encore Presentation of the 9th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, the world's first and only festival by whistleblowers, for whistleblowers (advocates and journalists), is happy to announce an encore presentation. Highlights include Pillar Award for Lifetime Achievement to Daniel Ellsberg, a posthumous Pillar Award to Mike Gavan for placing the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record, and the 2nd Annual Shaw-Marvin Award to Reality Winner. .
Thursday, October 14, 2021Facebook Whistleblower Testimony Sparks Encore Presentation of the 9th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, the world's first and only festival by whistleblowers, for whistleblowers (advocates and journalists), is happy to announce an encore presentation. Highlights include Pillar Award for Lifetime Achievement to Daniel Ellsberg, a posthumous Pillar Award to Mike Gavan for placing the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record, and the 2nd Annual Shaw-Marvin Award to Reality Winner. .
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
ACORN 8 Whistleblowers Honored with Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award at the Largest Anti-Fraud Conference ACORN 8 whistleblowers addressed more than 5,000 anti-fraud professionals at the virtual 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference on June 21-23. ACORN 8 remains a grassroots watchdog organization but their most enduring contribution is the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, which is an award-winning festival and the largest gathering of whistleblowers in the county.
Sunday, June 27, 2021ACORN 8 Whistleblowers Honored with Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award at the Largest Anti-Fraud Conference ACORN 8 whistleblowers addressed more than 5,000 anti-fraud professionals at the virtual 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference on June 21-23. ACORN 8 remains a grassroots watchdog organization but their most enduring contribution is the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, which is an award-winning festival and the largest gathering of whistleblowers in the county.
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
9th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Features 40+ Films and Panels Over 4 Days: July 28th - July 31st In response to COVID concerns, the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival announces that its 9th anniversary year will be presented virtually from July 28th - July 31st. The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival is expanding public access to the summit and festival experience nationwide through online film screenings and panel presentations. 9th Annual Whistleblower Summit Film Festival features 40+ films and panels over 4 Days.
Sunday, July 26, 20209th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Features 40+ Films and Panels Over 4 Days: July 28th - July 31st In response to COVID concerns, the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival announces that its 9th anniversary year will be presented virtually from July 28th - July 31st. The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival is expanding public access to the summit and festival experience nationwide through online film screenings and panel presentations. 9th Annual Whistleblower Summit Film Festival features 40+ films and panels over 4 Days.
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Monday, November 25, 2019
The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Wins Best Festival Award at FestFourms 2019 The Whistleblower Summit won "Best of the Fests" for innovative in Arts, Film & Culture. The "Best of the Fests," is an award ceremony recognizing North America's leading festivals. Earlier this year the ACORN 8 hosted the 8th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival on Capitol Hill. FestForums Santa Barbara awarded lifetime achievement awards to Jon Anderson, Penelope Spheeris, and Ray Parker Jr.
Monday, November 25, 2019The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Wins Best Festival Award at FestFourms 2019 The Whistleblower Summit won "Best of the Fests" for innovative in Arts, Film & Culture. The "Best of the Fests," is an award ceremony recognizing North America's leading festivals. Earlier this year the ACORN 8 hosted the 8th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival on Capitol Hill. FestForums Santa Barbara awarded lifetime achievement awards to Jon Anderson, Penelope Spheeris, and Ray Parker Jr.
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Friday, October 25, 2019
They died with a case unresolved! The Whistleblower Summit Salutes Congressman Elijah Cummings On this solemn day, we thank Elijah Cummings for his tireless support for whistleblowers, black farmers, women fire fighters in the U.S. Forest Service, and minority employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Social Security Administration; and his support for civil rights and the Coalition For Change (C4C). Elijah Cumming's words ring truer now more than ever. The tragedy of a person dying with a case unresolved.
Friday, October 25, 2019They died with a case unresolved! The Whistleblower Summit Salutes Congressman Elijah Cummings On this solemn day, we thank Elijah Cummings for his tireless support for whistleblowers, black farmers, women fire fighters in the U.S. Forest Service, and minority employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Social Security Administration; and his support for civil rights and the Coalition For Change (C4C). Elijah Cumming's words ring truer now more than ever. The tragedy of a person dying with a case unresolved.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
When Courage Blows A Whistle Just as those who have shaped history have often not been revered and rewarded in their own lifetime so it is for the whistleblower. The contributions of whistleblowers occur in many dimensions and surely they are contributors to the evolution of our social society. Think of Lincoln, Mozart, Martin Luther King, Ghandi, Jesus, and many others. The true value of persons of conscience and integrity is inestimable.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019When Courage Blows A Whistle Just as those who have shaped history have often not been revered and rewarded in their own lifetime so it is for the whistleblower. The contributions of whistleblowers occur in many dimensions and surely they are contributors to the evolution of our social society. Think of Lincoln, Mozart, Martin Luther King, Ghandi, Jesus, and many others. The true value of persons of conscience and integrity is inestimable.
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Saturday, August 3, 2019
Hollywood Comes To Capitol Hill At The 8th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival - Pillar Award Winners Announced: 2019 Pillar Awardees: Gladys Louise Smith "Mary Pickford" Award - John Singleton Best Whistleblower Portrayal - Official Secrets Best Documentary - The Kids We Lose Best Feature - The Guardians Tank Man - Best Short Audience Choice - The Great Hack Other winners include Ralph Nader and Richard "Dick" Gregory. Historic event coincides with D.C. City Government's proclamation supporting National Whistleblowers Day
Saturday, August 3, 2019Hollywood Comes To Capitol Hill At The 8th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival - Pillar Award Winners Announced: 2019 Pillar Awardees: Gladys Louise Smith "Mary Pickford" Award - John Singleton Best Whistleblower Portrayal - Official Secrets Best Documentary - The Kids We Lose Best Feature - The Guardians Tank Man - Best Short Audience Choice - The Great Hack Other winners include Ralph Nader and Richard "Dick" Gregory. Historic event coincides with D.C. City Government's proclamation supporting National Whistleblowers Day
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Friday, July 19, 2019
Official Secrets Sneak Screening Debuted to Full House of Whistleblowers at the 8th Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival A pre-Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival publicity rollout began last night with an advanced screening of Gavin Hood's (Eye In The Sky) new film "Official Secrets" which opens on September 6th in D.C., at the National Press Club. Special guests included writer and director Gavin Hood and real-life inspirations, whistleblower Katharine Gun (portrayed by Keira Knightley) and journalist Martin Bright (portrayed by Matt Smith).
Friday, July 19, 2019Official Secrets Sneak Screening Debuted to Full House of Whistleblowers at the 8th Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival A pre-Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival publicity rollout began last night with an advanced screening of Gavin Hood's (Eye In The Sky) new film "Official Secrets" which opens on September 6th in D.C., at the National Press Club. Special guests included writer and director Gavin Hood and real-life inspirations, whistleblower Katharine Gun (portrayed by Keira Knightley) and journalist Martin Bright (portrayed by Matt Smith).
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Monday, July 8, 2019
2019 Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival - International Film Lineup Announced GROUNDBREAKING 179 SUBMISSIONS FROM 43 COUNTRIES The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival announced today the showcase of new independent feature films. The Whistleblower Summit recognizes that cinema is a powerful medium for highlighting civil & human rights violations across the globe. It seeks to shine a light on stories of courage and perseverance in the face of injustice and to encourage individuals to stand together.
Monday, July 8, 20192019 Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival - International Film Lineup Announced GROUNDBREAKING 179 SUBMISSIONS FROM 43 COUNTRIES The Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival announced today the showcase of new independent feature films. The Whistleblower Summit recognizes that cinema is a powerful medium for highlighting civil & human rights violations across the globe. It seeks to shine a light on stories of courage and perseverance in the face of injustice and to encourage individuals to stand together.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
5 Things I Learned From Blowing My TEDx Talk Many people think giving a TEDx Talk is the chance of a lifetime. You can share your message and reach a billion people over a global platform. But what happens when you fcuk up on the biggest, grandest international stage--a performance that will be relived forever because the internet does not forget? Here are five things that I wish I knew before I gave my TEDx talk...
Wednesday, June 6, 20185 Things I Learned From Blowing My TEDx Talk Many people think giving a TEDx Talk is the chance of a lifetime. You can share your message and reach a billion people over a global platform. But what happens when you fcuk up on the biggest, grandest international stage--a performance that will be relived forever because the internet does not forget? Here are five things that I wish I knew before I gave my TEDx talk...
