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THROUGH FILMShine Global improves the lives of children by telling powerful stories that raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change.
Comedy Against the Odds Now Streaming Free on Doc+ for World Autism Awareness Day
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2) and the start of Autism Awareness Month, Shine Global is proud to announce that our award-winning short documentary Comedy Against the Odds is now available to stream for free on Doc+.
👉 Watch the film: https://docplus.com/videos/comedy-against-the-odds
Shine Global Awards Remaining Native the Unstoppable Kids Prize at the 2026 New York International Children’s Film Festival
Remaining Native, directed by Paige Bethmann, has been awarded the 2026 Unstoppable Kids Prize at the New York International Children’s Film Festival as part of Shine Global’s Resilience Awards. The documentary follows Native American teen Ku Stevens as he pursues collegiate running while honoring his great-grandfather’s escape from the Stewart Indian School. The film highlights Indigenous resilience, intergenerational healing, and youth leadership.
Shine Global at the Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
Co-CEO’s Alexandra Blaney and Francile Mullen were proud to represent Shine Global at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held in Marrakech, Morocco with a screening of Anuja and moderating a CSO Forum with global child labor leaders.
Shine Global's 2025 Highlights
As we close out an extraordinary year — one that marked Shine Global’s 20th Anniversary — we are deeply grateful for the community that makes our work possible. Thanks to our donors and supporters, 2025 has been one of the most impactful years in our history. We hope you’ll continue to support our work.
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Shine Global is a non-profit media company. We produce inspiring films and compelling content about underserved children and their families. Through tailored distribution and outreach, we connect with our audiences in communities, classrooms, museums, and on Capitol Hill as part of a powerful engagement campaign to encourage social change.
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Shine Global aims to harness the power of documentary film as a dynamic force for positive change by creating a full outreach and engagement campaign for each of our films.
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Shine Global’s mission is to improve the lives of children by telling powerful stories that raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change.
The Business of Trouble
In The Business of Trouble, survivors, a former caregiver, and an investigator reveal systemic abuse and demand accountability from the private equity companies behind the multibillion-dollar Troubled Teen Industry that exploits vulnerable youth under the guise of care.
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Comedy Against the Odds
10-year-old Austin has Autism. He’s also an aspiring stand-up comic. This short documentary spotlights the struggle of growing up with labels, and how Austin uses comedy to embrace and overcome them. More Info
Anuja
When a brilliant nine-year-old working in a garment factory in Delhi, India gets a chance to attend school, she must make a difficult choice for her and her sister’s future. This Oscar-nominated live-action short film is available to watch on Netflix. More Info
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- Comedy Against the Odds Now Streaming Free on Doc+ for World Autism Awareness Day
- Shine Global Awards Remaining Native the Unstoppable Kids Prize at the 2026 New York International Children’s Film Festival
- Shine Global at the Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
- Sundance 2026 Shine Global Recap: Radical Hope, Collective Care, and Why Filmmaker Support Matters More Than Ever
- Meet our Spring 2026 Interns