Immutable: Talk with filmmakers Charlie Sadoff and Gabriel London

Immutable is a feature documentary that follows a group of students from the Washington Urban Debate League as they fight to find their voices in a world that too often tries to silence them. Against the backdrop of a city marked by inequality — and in the lingering shadow of the COVID pandemic — these young debaters confront daily challenges that range from housing instability to neurodivergence. For some, debate is a path to college. For others, it’s a lifeline. We meet them at summer camp, where their journey begins — not just to win tournaments, but to sharpen arguments that reflect their own lives. One girl, autistic and fearless, demands the world see people with special needs as whole. Others argue for economic policy reforms while navigating poverty themselves. As multiple seasons unfold, Immutable captures the grit, intellect, and heart of students who are determined to not only become top-tier debaters but to change the course of their lives. Immutable will premier on PBS on March 6, 2026 — national speech and debate day. Join us for a timely discussion celebrating the power of language, Jewish values on debate, civil discourse and how NYC Urban Debate Leagues across the country transform lives, moderated by 92NY’s Rabbi David Ingber. In conversation will be the film directors, Charlie Sadoff and Gabriel London, founder of the Urban Debate League, Will Baker, and Norman Ornstein, scholar and co-host of the Words Matter podcast. Recorded Feb 07, 2026 at the 92nd Street Y, New York. Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community. Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/92ndStreetY Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/92ndStreetY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92ndstreety Archives: https://www.92ny.org/archives