Addison K. Witt

06/19/2025

Exciting news! We are proud to present the Defense of Democracy Film Festival with Chair Addison Witt. A unique opportunity to explore impactful films that promote our democratic values. Check out the details here: https://wix.to/tx6XZLt

02/27/2025

Share Your Story. Spark Change. Submit to DDFF 2025.

Are you a documentary filmmaker with a powerful story to tell? The Defense of Democracy Film Festival (DDFF) is now accepting submissions for our 2025 festival! This is your chance to showcase your work in front of a discerning audience that values storytelling that challenges, inspires, and educates.

Key Submission Criteria: ✔️ Aligns with festival themes of democracy and human rights ✔️ Engaging storytelling with emotional and intellectual impact ✔️ Credible research and balanced representation (for documentaries) ✔️ High production quality, clear audio, and accessibility features ✔️ Inspires audience engagement and action.

⏳ Submissions open March 1st – Deadline: March 31st ⏳
Don't miss this opportunity to have your documentary screened at a festival committed to amplifying voices that matter.
📩 Submit Now: https://givebutter.com/xMRbN6 Have questions? Contact us [email protected]

02/07/2025

The Defense of Democracy Film Festival is here: a powerful call to action through art! As we reflect on the choices of those before us, let's commit to protecting our democratic values together. Join us! Read more at https://wix.to/ISkWk5E

When I think of democracy, I reflect on our nation’s past—on those who came before us and the choices they made to protect future generations. Democracy was never meant to be a passive inheritance; it is a system that demands participation, vigilance, and courage.Abraham Lincoln defined democrac...

12/20/2024

Hello everyone! Happy Holidays and a warm Christmas to you. I was working hard to get my first poetry book out before the big day and we did it. I am super excited. It's political poetry. And though we have all exhausted ourselves over politics, this little book offers some fun poems that will inspire you. Could you get a copy to share as a Holiday gift? Absolutely. Share as many times as you would like. I appreciate you and wish you the best Holiday Season ever.

In this powerful and thought-provoking collection, Addison Witt examines the pulse of America through the lens of poetry. I STAND WITH THE SOUL OF AMERICA delves into urgent issues such as gun violence, racial injustice, and the fragility of democracy, offering a deeply personal and evocative ref...