The films in the eighth year of this series engage with the politics of place, race, history, performance, and cinema itself.

This year’s edition of the annual event featured insights into the American economy in the current political climate from former Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews ’90 and Harvard Professor Marc Melitz ’89 alongside moderator Jennifer Kowalski ’17.

The midterms have the whole country abuzz, and Haverford is no exception. What are student groups and clubs doing to support political campaigns and voting efforts this election season?

Haverford alumni are stepping up as first-time political candidates, boldly challenging longtime incumbents and the political “machine” in their communities. For all, the decision to seek office is an effort to live their values. “If you feel something, don’t just throw your shoe at the TV,” says one. “Do something.”

Organized by the Multicultural Alumni Action Group in partnership with student organization Haverford Votes, the panel featured alumni with diverse political backgrounds sharing the importance of next month’s elections.

The sociology major is applying her passion for food justice as a FoodCorps service member at the Boston Mayor’s Office of Food Access.

The political science major, who’s considering running for office himself one day, is currently working for Democratic nominee Chrissy Houlahan’s campaign.