BEING MICHELLE PARTNERSHIP KIT
JOIN OUR GLOBAL FILM FAMILY!
BEING MICHELLE is a powerful feature-length documentary film about a deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration and abuse and now uses her artwork to depict the trauma she survived and heal from her past.
THEMES IN THE FILM
Disability Justice, Disability Rights, Human Rights
Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System
Art Therapy
Trauma & Healing
THE IMPACT CAMPAIGN
#DisabilityJustice #DeafInPrison #DisabledInPrison #ArtTherapy
“According to a report by RespectAbility, more than an estimated 750,000 incarcerated individuals have a disability. 32% of those in federal prisons and 40% of individuals incarcerated in jails have at least one disability.
Additionally, an estimated 153,000 deaf individuals are incarcerated in jails or state and federal prisons. ”
BEING MICHELLE presents a special opportunity to raise awareness around the disproportionate impact of incarceration on disabled people. The film can help shift the public safety narrative from one of policing and incarceration to one of community and public health investments. Michelle’s story also demonstrates the significance of art as a healing tool.
YOU!
Thank you for your interest in BEING MICHELLE. We hope to bring together individuals, advocates, organizations and policy makers to create tangible legislative change and support for deaf/disabled people in the criminal justice system. When you partner with BEING MICHELLE, you are joining this movement to humanize the social justice issues facing deaf/disabled people. Together we can educate, empower & catalyze change.
HELP US WITH OUR SHARE YOUR STORY CAMPAIGN
#ShareYourStory
We are currently gathering stories from other Deaf/disabled people who have experienced injustice in the criminal justice system. Can you help connect us to individuals who might want to join the film’s social impact campaign as an Ambassador and share their story as well?
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Option #1
Share the film on Social Media
Follow and/or tag us:
Facebook: @BeingMichelle
Instagram: @BeingMichelleFilm
Twitter: @ImBeingMichelle
Featured organizations that have shared the film
Share the trailer
Share upcoming screenings when they become available
Invite your members/chapters to host their own screening when they become available
Option #2
Host a Screening at an Event You are already planning
Great for your conference, convention, meeting, summits, retreats, board meetings, etc.—or any meeting you are already planning for your staff, members or leadership team.
Option #3
Host or co-host a Screening(s) as a special event
Great for …
a special date—like December 3rd, International Day of persons with disabilities
programatic initiative—like a training series, town hall, etc.
specific geography region/location—like a union hall, regional tour, etc.
building alliances with target partners as a co-host
FAQs
Are the filmmakers available to speak at my event?
Yes! Complete this screening request form. You will hear back when the film becomes available.
Questions? Other Partnership Ideas?
Write to us at the form below or to info@thrivingrootsinitiative.org