The Long View at Center for Popular Democracy, Washington DC
Feb 1, 2018
A Screening and Conversation with filmmaker Susan Zeig
“Thank you for this amazing film! It not only gives voice to education stakeholders who have been unheard in the dialogue around school reform, but also spotlights the inequities that continues to plague our schools. I look forward to hosting focus groups and screenings with DCPS educators and parents.”
–Liz Davis, President, Washington DC Teachers’ Union
Screening of the Long View at Mills College, Oakland
August 14, 2017
Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond told the audience of parents, educators, community members, and organizers: “I feel so privileged and pleased to be here because this film and all the work that you have been doing for many decades is really a testament to what we should be doing in every community in the country.”
She said that watching the film she was, “rejoicing in the victories, feeling devastated all over again by the setbacks, but by the end of the day, knowing that as Frederick Douglas said, ‘there can be no progress without struggle.’ And it is in that continual struggle that we make advances.”
Robert Paige: “You all saw a lot about what happened to me, but that is an example of what goes on in a lot of students’ lives throughout school. I am actually proud to say that I own my story because it is me, and it is true for a lot of other students. What is interesting in my story is that I actually had support which is why I am able to be here today. You hear the story about people getting out of prison and going right back. The reason I am not in that cycle is because of all those folks who supported me and made sure that when I fall I am able to bounce back and be back in a stronger place.”
Emma Paulino: “What I was reflecting on was that what moved me to do this work twenty something years ago is still moving me today. Young people like Robert should not go through what he went through. And that is really an example of how much, we, the people who care about the children, We have to continue believing in these young people – that they can have a better future than what this society is offering them right now. And it is really up to us to change the way the society perceives young people of color.”
2017 National Conference – Network For Public Education
https://networkforpubliceducation.org/2016-national-conference
Panel Presentation: Films and Community Organizing
Fremont High School Screening
Screening for Faculty & Staff
Fremont High School
Oakland Unified School District
Conversation and Screening: Californians For Justice
Conversation and Screening: Californians For Justice
Californians for Justice | Fighting for racial and educational justice!
http://caljustice.org
“The film is great. It would be great to contribute in whichever way we can as an organization.”
Justine Santos, Youth Organizer, Californians for Justice
Screening for Youth Organizing Group
St. Columba Church Local Organizing Committee—Oakland CA
“Congratulations on “The Long View” film. The film provides a wonderful depiction of the entire organizing and mobilization process in a powerful and personal way.” Pamela Sims, St. Columba Communications Leader
