BEING MICHELLE is an award-winning 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.
OUR PARTNERS
Art work by Michelle Ricks
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 #TellYourStory
“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.”
Art work by Michelle Ricks
BEING MICHELLE presents a special opportunity to raise awareness around the disproportionate impact of incarceration on Deaf and 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 and 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 and Disabled people. Together we can educate, empower & catalyze change.
Art work by Michelle Ricks
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Option #1
Share the film on Social Media
Share the trailer
Share upcoming screenings when they become available
Invite your members/chapters to host their own screening when they become available
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Option #2
Host a Screening at an Event You are already planning
Great for your conference, convention, meeting, summits, retreats, board meetings, etc. —or date like 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 from the team!
Questions? Other Partnership Ideas?
Write to us at the form below or send an email to info@thrivingrootsinitiative.org
Thank you!
