Treating Ourselves...Again!

This documentary offers a follow-up exploration into societal structures and personal narratives surrounding community care and mutual aid. It revisits individuals and groups previously featured, examining their continued efforts and the evolving challenges they face in providing support systems outside of traditional institutions. The film highlights resilience, innovation, and the persistent need for collective action in addressing systemic inequalities.

Critically acclaimed for its intimate portrayal of community resilience and its timely examination of social support networks, 'Treating Ourselves...Again!' has been praised for its empathetic storytelling and DuVernay's continued dedication to amplifying marginalized voices. Audiences have responded positively to its hopeful yet realistic depiction of ongoing efforts to build stronger, more equitable communities.

• Praised for its powerful and moving portrayal of community spirit.

• Hailed as an important and necessary continuation of vital social commentary.

• Commended for its sensitive direction and focus on real-life struggles and triumphs.

Google audience: Viewers consistently lauded the film's inspiring stories of people helping each other and appreciated its focus on actionable solutions to societal problems. Many found the documentary to be deeply moving and felt it effectively conveyed a sense of hope and collective agency.

Nominated for a Peabody Award for its contribution to documentary filmmaking and social commentary.

Director Ava DuVernay revisited many of the same individuals and communities from her earlier work, allowing for a unique longitudinal study of grassroots activism and support systems.