Movies that Matter Podcast

#5 In conversation with Justyna Wydrzyńska & Karolina Domagalska – Abortion Dream Team

An episode on reproductive rights, resistance, and cross-border solidarity – exploring how The Abortion Dream Team supports women in Poland with safe, at-home abortion access through information and activism. Recorded after the screening of Abortion Dream Team at the Movies that Matter Festival 2025. Check www.moviesthatmatter.nl/agenda to see when and where you can go and watch this revealing documentary. Movies that Matter Festival returns in The Hague in 2026 from 20–28 March. More info at https://moviesthatmatter.nl/en/agenda/movies-that-matter-festival-2026/ Guests: activist Justyna Wydrzyńska, member of The Abortion Dream Team, and director Karolina Domagalska Moderator: programme maker Julia Muller Voice-over: Tara-Jade Losecaat van Nouhuijs Editing: Fé Wielemaker Audio mixing: Erik van der Paardt Tune: Pepijn Zurburg Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterfestival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesthatmatter.nl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@moviesthatmatterfestival Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviesthatmatterst

#4 In gesprek met Gino van Dam & Jesse Plum over Verhullen - mentale gezondheid en heling

In deze aflevering zijn we in Flora Filmtheater in Den Haag en gaan we in gesprek over de documentaire Verhullen, een intieme film over heling, mentale gezondheid, de kracht van kwetsbaarheid en kunstenaarschap, tegen de achtergrond van de Haagse nachtcultuur. Onze gasten zijn filmmaker Jesse Plum en DJ en nachtprogrammeur Gino van Dam, ook bekend als JEANS. Jesse is een autodidact regisseur, met een achtergrond in Bedrijfskunde, die met een persoonlijke en observerende stijl verhalen vertelt over menselijke veerkracht, herstel en identiteit. “Verhullen” is zijn eerste documentaire. Gino is een sleutelfiguur in het Haagse nachtleven, waar hij als DJ en programmeur zijn plek vond na een bewogen jeugd. In Verhullen keert hij terug naar ingrijpende momenten uit zijn verleden, en laat hij zien hoe muziek, spiritualiteit en gemeenschap een weg naar herstel kunnen zijn. Movies that Matter Festival vindt plaats in Den Haag in 2026 van 20-28 maart. Voor meer informatie: https://moviesthatmatter.nl/en/agenda/movies-that-matter-festival-2026/ Guests: Jesse Plum, regisseur en Gino van Dam, DJ Interview & voice-over: Eric Seleky Editing & audio mixing: Eric Seleky Tune: Pepijn Zurburg Vind ons op Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterfestival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesthatmatter.nl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@moviesthatmatterfestival Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviesthatmatterst

#3 In conversation with Devika Partiman on Writing Hawa - women’s emancipation and gender apartheid

An episode on women’s emancipation, gender apartheid, and global solidarity – connecting Hawa’s struggle in Afghanistan with the wider fight for equality in the Netherlands and beyond. Recorded after the screening of Writing Hawa at the Movies that Matter Festival 2025. Check www.moviesthatmatter.nl/agenda to see when and where you can go and watch this revealing documentary. Movies that Matter Festival returns in The Hague in 2026 from 20-28 March. More info at https://moviesthatmatter.nl/en/agenda/movies-that-matter-festival-2026/ Guest: Devika Partiman, activist and Founder of Vote for a Woman Moderator: journalist Sherman Chavoushi Voice-over: Tara-Jade Losecaat van Nouhuijs Editing: Fé Wielemaker Audio mixing: Erik van der Paardt Tune: Pepijn Zurburg Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterfestival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesthatmatter.nl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@moviesthatmatterfestival Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviesthatmatterst

#2 In conversation with Jennifer Wickham and Shaylynn Sampson – Yintah and Indigenous rights

In this second episode, we explore the documentary Yintah, which follows the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in western Canada. Their unceded territory spans 22,000 km² and is governed solely by the leaders of its five clans. The film highlights their struggle to protect their land from natural gas and oil projects, reflecting the broader fight for Indigenous rights. Recorded during the Movies that Matter Festival 2025, this conversation delves into the story behind the film and its impact. Visit www.moviesthatmatter.nl/agenda to see when and where you can watch this powerful documentary. The Movies that Matter Festival returns to The Hague from 20–28 March 2026. More info at https://moviesthatmatter.nl/en/agenda/movies-that-matter-festival-2026/ Guests: director Jennifer Wickham and Shaylynn Sampson, a representative of the Wet’suwet’en land defenders Moderator: programme maker Servas van Berkum Voice-over: Eric Seleky Editing: Fé Wielemaker Audio mixing: Erik van der Paardt Music: Pepijn Zurburg Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterfestival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesthatmatter.nl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@moviesthatmatterfestival Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviesthatmatterst

#1 In conversation with Tommy Gulliksen – Facing War, NATO, Jens Stoltenberg’s leadership

In this episode we share a conversation recorded live in The Hague at our festival in March 2025. It features Tommy Gulliksen, the director of the film Facing War. A documentary offering a unique behind the scenes look at Jens Stoltenbergs final year of leadership at NATO. The conversation was moderated by Nicole Sprokel, former Senior Political Affairs Officer at Amnesty Internatinonal Netherlands. ‘Facing War' is being screened several times during the lead up to the NATO summit in The Hague between 19-25 June 2025. Check www.moviesthatmatter.nl/agenda to see when and where you can go and watch this revealing documentary. Movies that Matter Festival returns in The Hague in 2026 from 20-28 March. More info at https://moviesthatmatter.nl/en/agenda/movies-that-matter-festival-2026/ Guest: Tommy Gulliksen, director of 'Facing War' Moderator: Nicole Sprokel, former Political Affairs Officer at Amnesty International Voice-over: Tara-Jade Losecaat van Nouhuijs Editing: Fé Wielemaker Audio mixing: Erik van der Paardt Tune: Pepijn Zurburg Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmatterfestival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesthatmatter.nl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@moviesthatmatterfestival Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviesthatmatterst