Heroes of Conscience 2025 - Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer: Real or Not Real?

Irish journalists and filmmakers Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer delivered a hilarious dose of light entertainment with their interactive "Real or Not Real" game, challenging attendees to identify real vs. invented college courses like "Queering God" and "Black and Queer in Leather."  Their witty take on academia’s quirks added a fun twist to the event. On September 6, 2025, the American Freedom Alliance hosted its Heroes of Conscience Awards Dinner, honoring Robert Spencer with the American Freedom Award for his truth-telling on national security and Dr. John Eastman with the Hineini Award for his resilience and commitment to principle. Keynote speaker David Mamet, a renowned playwright, delivered insightful commentary on American values. Filmmakers Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer shared their powerful storytelling, including verbatim plays about real-life events. Master of Ceremonies Bill Whittle guided the evening with wit and insight, making the event a vibrant tribute to truth and liberty. Follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter for information on upcoming events https://solo.to/afalliance