Thank you for Joining Our VIP Premier Viewings
of the SENTENCED Documentary
co-produced and narrated by 4x NBA star Stephen Curry
We're grateful to the 300+ community members who joined our VIP screenings of the SENTENCED documentary.
This captivating documentary explores the epidemic of childhood illiteracy. Narrated by 4-time NBA basketball champion Stephen Curry and executively produced by award-winning producer Jeff Martin, the film tells a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from generational poverty. The film is now available to stream on the Peacock network.
View a recap of the audience reactions from our September 17th viewing event here.
This effort was coordinated by The Learning Alliance and hosted by The Vero Beach Theatre Guild with support from The Vero Beach Film Festival.
Note: Due to the nature of the emotional themes in this film, it is not suitable for children to attend this event.
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MOVIE SUMMARY
The 70-minute documentary "SENTENCED" delves into the harsh and personal reality of intergenerational illiteracy, capturing the poignant stories of four American families from South-Central Los Angeles, rural Appalachia and New York City. The film also includes insights from educational partners in Fort Worth, Detroit and Memphis, emphasizing that illiteracy is a pervasive community issue that transcends regions, demographics, politics and races. The film gently but honestly highlights the impact of illiteracy, while offering a meaningful and realistic opportunity for viewers to join the fight against this growing problem in their local context.
