A New View Film Series — a partnership between Center for Interfaith Cooperation and Butler University’s Compass Center — journeys outside everyday life to explore new worldviews through films.

The Butler University Compass Center and Center for Interfaith Cooperation continue to
co-sponsor this unique webinar series to promote understanding and foster respect for differences through the lenses of interfaith understanding, diversity, civil discourse, and social justice.

Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
7:00-9:00 PM
Free admission

Each screening will be followed by a discussion with the audience.

Additional information can be found here. 

2024 – 2025 Film schedule

Mission: Joy • September 19, 2024

“Mission: JOY” is a film that shares the humor and wisdom of two of the world’s most beloved icons, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. These two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates united for one final mission: to show the world how to live with JOY, even in troubled times.

And they know what they are talking about. They both lived through extreme hardship and continued to live with JOY despite their circumstances.

An Evening with Dija Henry• November 13, 2024

In an age of rapid change and increasing polarization, the award-winning CEO and Founder of Blue House Entertainment, Dija Renuka Henry, will share ideas about the transformational power of storytelling. The evening will feature two of Dija’s short films, “Breathe” a film about the impact of gun violence, grieving, and trauma, and “Love, Jordan”, designed to inspire conversations about mental health. After each short film, Dija will engage the audience in conversation about her work and how it is changing the world one inspiring story at a time.

Blue House Entertainment is a social impact entertainment company that creates motivational films to facilitate difficult discussions as well as provides education to empower the next generation of diverse storytellers to elevate culture with their stories.

Young Plato • February 6, 2025 

Young Plato charts the dream of Elvis-loving school headmaster Kevin McArevey—a maverick who is determined to change the fortunes of an inner-city community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs. The all-boys primary school in post-conflict Belfast, Northern Ireland, becomes a hot house for thinking and questioning, as the headmaster encourages the children to see beyond the boundaries and limitations of their community, sending his young wards home each day armed with the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers. The boys challenge their school-friends, parents and neighbors to find alternatives to violence and prejudice, and to challenge the mythologies of war, modeling peace and reconciliation building strategies.

Brother Outsider • April 2, 2025

Brother Outsider chronicles the life and work of Bayard Rustin—a visionary strategist and activist who has been called “the unknown hero” of the civil rights movement. A disciple of Gandhi, a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, Rustin dared to live as an out gay man during the fiercely homophobic 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Brother Outsider chronicles Rustin’s activism for racial and economic justice, peace, and equality for LGBTQ Americans while illuminating why he has been erased from history.

Please join us for this in-person Special Event and post-film conversation with co-director Bennett Singer.

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As part of the Center for Interfaith Cooperation, the Interfaith Alliance for Mental Wellness stands as a testament to our commitment and dedication to fostering a deeper understanding of mental health within our faith communities. Recognizing the unique mental health challenges faced by our youth and young adults, especially in the wake of global events, our mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can discuss, learn, and find support. By combining cultural education with mental health awareness, and by partnering with prominent local organizations, we aim to dispel stigma, equip our congregations with resources, and empower our youth and their support systems. Through workshops, discussions, and community partnerships, we envision a future where mental wellness is embraced and understood across all faiths and cultures.

This program is supported by Ascension St. Vincent