05-05-2008
Pangea Day Nears
We have a few connections to Pangea Day, a film project that aims to bring the world closer together. It takes place on May 10. More info on the blog.

30-04-2008
For God, Tsar and Fatherland US TV Premiere
PBS and ITVS's Global Voices will premiere the Why Democracy film For God, Tsar and Fatherland starting June 8th. Check here for broadcast times in your area.

10-04-2008
Make That Three Honours!
Please Vote For Me has scooped yet another award. The Special Jury Prize was awarded at the TICFF 2008. This festival is directed toward children and has a strong focus on education.

08-04-2008
Two more honours for Please Vote
Please Vote For Me, Why Democracy's Oscar-shortlisted documentary, won the Full Frame/Working Films Award at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, NC, and the Juried Best Documentary Award at the Ashland Independent Film Fest in Oregon.

03-04-2008
Taxi Wins Peabody Award
Taxi to the Dark Side has won a Peabody Award for its contribution to broadcasting excellence in news and entertainment through electronic media.

18-03-2008
Student Jury awards Iron Ladies at One World Festival
Iron Ladies of Liberia has won the Best Film in the One World for Schools Category at the 10th edition of the ONE WORLD Human Rights International Documentary Film Festival in Prague, Czech Republic.

04-03-2008
Democracy News Roundup
The Overview is a new, semi-regular feature on Why Democracy, with links to the latest news, opinion and analysis about democracy and citizenship from media and blog sites from around the world.