Why do we tell these stories?
- To celebrate remarkable people doing remarkable work
- To bring empathy and awareness to shared struggles
- To have hard conversations about hard things: mental health, trauma, social injustice, and anything else our subjects are comfortable sharing about
And — importantly — to show viewers (that's you!) what you can do to help.
The team behind the lens
Imperfect Cause was formed by three individuals with a shared love of social justice work.
Nicole Woodward
Interviewer, editor, advocate
Nicole is a trained advocate specializing in mental health and addiction parity. She has deep love for people, words, and storytelling.
Phil Rutherford
Advisor, strategist, pioneer
Phil has decades of experience in the field of substance use disorder and is a passionate champion of recovery and wellness in Black communities.
Chris Aram
Cameraman, coder, storyteller
Chris loves a good story and is always honored to use his craft to capture and tell the real-life stories of people, communities, and causes.
When we say “get involved”, we mean it
Often, the simplest way to help the people, organizations, and causes we feature is to donate. Through our site, 100% of your donation will go directly to the cause you choose.
Can't donate? We also collaborate with subject matter experts to determine non-financial calls to action. You can take more concrete steps [here].
You can also donate directly to Imperfect Cause anytime to fund future documentaries and projects. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible. [Link]
Contact Us
Interested in collaborating with us?
Thinking of nominating someone you know to have their work featured?
Something else on your mind?
We're here for all of it.
Shoot us a message with brief details. You can expect to hear back from us within about 24 hours.