Endangered Ideas is a documentary filmmaking organization based in Oakland, CA. We are dedicated to using storytelling as a tool for social impact, cultural preservation, and education.
our mission
Our films provoke thought, evoke emotion,
and inspire action through narratives that shine a light on untold stories.
upcoming events
upcoming events
“Solomon Hill” Film Screening and Discussion
Charlottesville, VI - Vinegar Hill Theater
Sep 21, 2026
Out(sider) Initiative and the University of Virginia Center for Cultural Landscapes Join us for an afternoon of films on Sunday, September 20 at Vinegar Hill Theatre, followed by a reception.
Sep 20, 2026
Out(sider) Initiative and the University of Virginia Center for Cultural Landscapes hosts a film screening and symposium with documentary filmmakers, featuring “Solomon Hill” A conversation between seven filmmakers who optimize the medium of film to make visible endangered African American cultural landscapes.
“Solomon Hill”Film Screening and Symposium
Charlottesville, VI - Campbell Hall
School of Architecture
Oakland Museum of California hosts a film screening of “Alice Street”. Featuring performances by Dimensions Dance Theater and Bantaba Drum Call, hosted by Lailan Sandra Huen.
Alice Street Film Screening & Performances
Oakland, CA
Sep 20, 2026
June 12, 2025
Northeastern University & Mills College hosts a film screening featuring both “Alice Street” and AscenDance”, mural tour, and discussions with muralists and film director with incoming 2025 students.
Alice Street & AscenDance
Film Screening
Oakland, CA
May 28, 2025
Asian Health Services hosted a film screening and discussion at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland followed by a visit to the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts for a drumming workshop. The event focused on supporting elders in the Oakland Chinatown community.
Alice Street
Film Screening, Discussion and Site Visit - Oakland, CA
May 5, 2025
Homies Empowerment’s Freedom High School hosted a film screening of Alice Street and discussion followed by a visit to the mural site in Downtown Oakland.
Alice Street
Film Screening, Discussion and Site Visit - Oakland, CA
Oakland Boogaloo Short Film
Film Screening, Discussion and Demonstration - Oakland, CA
May 2, 2025
Castlemont High School hosted a screening of “Oakland Boogaloo” short film with discussion and dance demonstration by William “The Penguin” Randolph (Black Resurgents) and Levi “I-Dummy” Allen (Renowned Turf dancer). With support from the CA Arts Council and KQED.
The Cleveland Museum of Art invites you to Transformer Station for a free screening of the award-winning documentary film Alice Street, followed by a discussion led by Rhonda Brown, Senior Strategist for Art and Culture in city of Cleveland, Spencer Wilkinson, and Desi Mundo.
Alice Street
Film Screening & Discussion
Cleveland, OH
February 27, 2025
East Bay Center for Performing Arts hosts a film screening and two dance workshops with high school students attending their Summer Intensive 2025. Guests included Ralph “Plik Plok” Montejo, Willy Boyd, Jamar Welch and others
Richmond Robotting
Film Screening & Workshop
Richmond, CA
JuLY 11, 2025
Northeastern University hosts a film screening and discussion with new students for the incoming year. Panel discussion including community activist Lailan Sandra Huen, film director Spencer Wilkinson and lead muralist Desi Mundo.
Alice Street
Film Screening & Dialogue
Oakland, CA