Each year from Juneteenth (June 19) through Independence Day (July 4), Civic Season invites us to reflect on the American story (including its histories, tensions, and possibilities) and consider our role in shaping what comes next.
At HSHSL, we’re supporting Civic Season by sharing a curated streaming playlist of films and documentaries available through Academic Video Online (AVON).
🎆 Explore our Civic Season playlist here
This playlist includes a range of powerful works, including:
- Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom
- Ken Burns’s The American Revolution
- Making Black America
- American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
These films and docuseries explore themes of freedom, civic identity, social justice, and the diverse experiences that shape the American narrative.
All titles in this playlist are available to UMB students, faculty, and staff through HSHSL’s subscription to AVON. Here’s how you can watch:
- Stream films directly in your browser
- Log in with your UMB credentials if prompted (especially off campus)
- Use for personal learning, teaching, or group discussion
We invite you to explore the playlist and reflect on how these stories inform our understanding of civic life, both past and present.