BEING MICHELLE DOCUMENTARY
Bring the award-winning documentary Being Michelle to your classroom, university, library, or organization.
EDUCATIONAL SCREENINGS & LICENSING
EDUCATIONAL LICENSING
Bring Being Michelle to schools, universities, and educational institutions through educational licensing.
CLASSROOM VIEWING
Engage students in meaningful discussions about Deaf rights, disability justice, autism, incarceration, and the human right to communication.
AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Host in-person or virtual screenings for libraries, nonprofits, government agencies, community organizations, and other institutions.
Internationally recognized through film festival selections and awards, Being Michelle brings an important story of communication access, human rights, and disability justice to audiences worldwide.
EDUCATIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL LICENSING
The Producers of BEING MICHELLE are thrilled to partner with GOOD DOCS on educational distribution for the film. If you are interested in streaming this award-winning film for an educational institution listed below, please visit this website link to the website for more information. You can also contact GOOD DOCS directly at outreach@gooddocs.net with any questions about buying the film.
The film is available to the following institutions and organizations:
Universities
Four-Year Colleges
High Schools
Community Colleges
Nonprofits / Community Groups
For-Profits / Corporations
Public Libraries
Viewing options available with Open Captions & with Audio Description:
Event Screenings
14-Day Streaming Access
A discussion guide for the film is included with your purchase. (Stay tuned for more in-depth supplemental educational materials to come!)
ART, HEALING & CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN PRISONS
The transformative power of art in processing trauma,
building communication, and supporting healing.
Throughout BEING MICHELLE, Michelle's artwork offers a powerful visual expression of her experiences, including childhood trauma, incarceration, isolation, and her journey toward healing.
For individuals who face barriers to communication, artistic expression can provide another way to share experiences, process emotions, and reclaim personal agency.
The documentary creates opportunities for meaningful discussions about art therapy, trauma-informed care, arts-in-corrections programs, and the role of creativity in rehabilitation and restorative justice.
BEING MICHELLE offers a compelling starting point for educational screenings and facilitated discussions among art educators, correctional education programs, rehabilitation professionals, social workers, mental health practitioners, and organizations exploring the role of creative expression in healing, rehabilitation, and restorative justice.
EDUCATIONAL VIEWING & ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
Accessible documentary screenings and educational licensing for classrooms, institutions, libraries, and professional training programs.
BEING MICHELLE is available for educational and institutional viewing through our distribution partner, GOOD DOCS.
Universities, colleges, high schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and other institutions can access the film for educational screenings and facilitated discussions.
Available viewing options include:
Educational and institutional licensing
Classroom and group screenings
Event screenings
14-day streaming access
English open captions
English audio description
Additional accessibility and language versions may be available upon request.
For special screenings, filmmaker participation, or expert-led discussions tailored to your audience, contact the BEING MICHELLE team directly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EDUCATIONAL SCREENINGS & LICENSING
Find answers about educational licensing, classroom screenings, accessibility, and hosting BEING MICHELLE at your institution.
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Universities, colleges, and other educational institutions can license BEING MICHELLE through our educational distribution partner, GOOD DOCS. The documentary can support classroom learning and discussions about Deaf rights, disability justice, autism, incarceration, and the human right to communication.
Copy Q&A
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Yes. High schools, public libraries, and community organizations can request educational or institutional viewing options through GOOD DOCS. For special screenings accompanied by discussions or guest speakers, contact the BEING MICHELLE team directly.
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Yes. BEING MICHELLE can serve as an educational resource for correctional education programs, law schools, judicial associations, legal professionals, and criminal justice organizations exploring disability rights, communication access, trauma, and systemic barriers faced by Deaf and disabled people.
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Yes. Michelle's artwork is an important part of the documentary, providing a visual expression of her experiences and journey toward healing. The film can support educational discussions about art therapy, trauma-informed care, creative expression, arts-in-corrections programs, and rehabilitation.
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Yes. Educational viewing options include English open captions and English audio description. Additional language and accessibility versions may be available depending on the screening arrangement. Contact the film team to discuss specific accessibility requirements.
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Yes. The BEING MICHELLE team works with screening hosts to curate meaningful post-screening conversations featuring filmmakers, subject-matter experts, and local community leaders. Discussions can be tailored to educational, legal, correctional, disability advocacy, or community audiences.
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Personal streaming purchases or rentals generally do not include institutional or public screening rights. For classroom, organizational, or public screenings, obtain the appropriate educational or institutional license through GOOD DOCS.