COMMUNITY SCREENINGS & EVENTS
BEING MICHELLE DOCUMENTARY
Bringing Communities Together. Inspiring Change.
Explore upcoming and past screenings of Being Michelle, educational workshops, and community conversations advancing Deaf rights, disability justice, communication access, and meaningful change.
OUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS 2022-2026
1.27M+
ESTIMATED PEOPLE REACHED
159
CONFIRMED SCREENINGS & EVENTS
719,909
ESTIMATED ATTENDEES
16
FILM AWARDS
UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS
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Join us for upcoming screenings of Being Michelle, educational events, and meaningful conversations about Deaf rights, disability justice, communication accessibility, and systemic change. Discover opportunities to watch the film, participate in discussions, and connect with organizations working to create more inclusive communities.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Presents: Being Michelle
FEATURED VIRTUAL EVENT
Virtual Screening & Panel Discussion
November 10, 2026
12:00–3:30 PM Eastern
Join the National Disability Rights Network for a special virtual screening of the award-winning documentary Being Michelle, followed by a panel discussion examining communication access, disability rights, and the barriers facing Deaf people and individuals with multiple disabilities in foster care and the criminal justice system.
PAST COMMUNITY SCREENINGS & EVENTS
2024–2026 · Selected community screenings, educational workshops, and organizational partnerships
From community theaters and schools for the Deaf to professional conferences and correctional facilities, Being Michellehas brought audiences together to examine communication barriers, disability rights, and the need for more inclusive systems. Explore selected past screenings, educational workshops, and conversations that continue to inspire awareness and action.
AUGUST 17, 2026 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Being Michelle: Communication Access for Deaf and Disabled Individuals
A professional workshop examining communication accessibility within correctional, probation, and parole systems.
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) Conference
SEPTEMBER 2026 · KAILUA, HAWAII
A screening and community discussion in collaboration with The Try Think Project, exploring communication accessibility, disability rights, and the experiences of people affected by incarceration.
Women's Community Correctional Center — Hawaii
JUNE 25, 2024 · SACRAMENTO,CA
A community screening bringing together disability advocates, service organizations, and community members to discuss communication access, inclusion, and disability justice.
Being Michelle Community Screening — Crest Theatre
HOST A BEING MICHELLE SCREENING
Bring the award-winning documentary Being Michelle to your school, organization, conference, or community. Spark meaningful conversations about Deaf rights, disability justice, and communication accessibility.