From Presence to Power Book Launch: Rashad Robinson in conversation with Jane Fonda

Monday, July 27, 2026

Special Events

  • Mon Jul 27 : 

    A conversation, Q&A, and book signing with author Rashad Robinson, joined by Jane Fonda at 7:00

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SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

Monday, July 27 at 7:00: A conversation, Q&A, and book signing with social justice leader and author Rashad Robinson, joined by actor and activist Jane Fonda, celebrating the release of his new book, From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win (One World | Penguin Random House).

Ticket includes one copy of From Presence to Power, to be picked up at IFC Center on the night of the event.

What does it take to win social change, especially now?



From Presence to Power is a uniquely practical, strategic and deeply informed roadmap for understanding how power actually works in today’s world—and for gaining power and using it for good. The book answers the questions so many people have been asking: Why are we losing so much? What do we need to change about the ways we fight back, in order to win the big changes we want to see? When we do win something, how can we make sure it lasts?

Drawing on two decades on the frontlines of social change, Robinson takes readers behind the scenes of campaigns that took on Mark Zuckerberg and Big Tech, Hollywood, and the political establishment, and helped launch the progressive prosecutor movement—revealing why some fights for change stall while others succeed. It’s a guide for everyone: from politicos and social justice advocates, to community members organizing locally, to influencers building momentum for change, to everyday people figuring out where to focus their energy and donations.

“Rashad doesn’t just offer a diagnosis of the problems with how power works in this country; he offers clear, actionable ideas for how regular people can do something about it,” says Jane Fonda. “This is a must-read for anyone who wants things to change.”

Join Rashad and Jane in celebrating the book launch on July 27th.

A Q&A and book signing will follow the conversation.

Learn more about the book at www.FromPresenceToPower.com

  • Running Time 180 minutes

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