Narrative Change & Storytelling
Rural, Midwestern, and Southern U.S. Viewers Want to See Work and Family Issues on Screen
In a segmented media and cultural environment, the demand for relatable work-family depictions is universal....
Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival
Justine van der Leun examines how the justice system punishes women who survive abuse and violence.
Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
A short primer on private-sector workers鈥 access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.
Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States
A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs across 13 states and Washington, DC.
Reimagining Work-Family Stories at South by Southwest
Our entertainment initiative joined with partners including CAA Community Impact, GLAAD, MPAC, and Imaginable Futures to share resources at SXSW.
Spotlighting Gender, Work, Family, and Care at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Our entertainment initiative was excited to start the year by participating in three official events at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Putting Pregnancy, Abortion, and Care into Context on Screen
TV and film viewers are eager to see more realistic, authentic depictions of reproductive health decisions on screen.
Not All Paid Leave Policies Are Equal
A new report concludes that newer voluntary, optional paid leave policies in several states are not leading to coverage.