Book an Impact Screening
Experience the transformative power of Daughters by hosting a Community and Conversation Impact Screening. This is more than just a film screening—it’s a chance to ignite meaningful conversations, build connections, and inspire impactful action. Whether you’re a school, university, organization, or faith-based group, hosting an impact screening provides a platform to:
- Foster Critical Dialogue: Create a safe space for discussing important issues raised in the film.
- Empower Individuals: Equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to take action in their communities.
- Drive Collective Action: Mobilize participants to work together toward solutions that lead to lasting change.
Your event can become a catalyst for change, tailored to the unique goals and needs of your community. Take this opportunity to spark awareness, shift perspectives, and empower your audience to take the next steps toward making a difference.
SCREENING AND FILM RIGHTS
To finalize your reservation, you must provide proof of permission from the copyright owner or Girls For A Change to screen the film publicly. This public viewing approval must be submitted to the event coordinator of screening no less than days before the screening.
Please review the following policy to understand the steps for securing film rights for your event:
- Complete the Inquiry Form to request public performance permission.
- DVDs and VHS copies—whether purchased or rented—are for personal use only and do not include public performance rights.
- Subscription-based streaming services (e.g., Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, HBO, Amazon Prime) only allow personal or home viewing under their user agreements. Films exclusive to these platforms cannot be screened publicly without explicit permission.
Approval & Deadlines
- Public performance permission is due at least 30 calendar days before your screening date. This is also the final deadline for making changes or canceling your reservation.
- Failure to obtain approval by this deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your reservation.
- All changes or cancellations must be submitted via email to Girls For A Change.
Branding & Promotion
- You must use the official branded template provided to promote your event with access to manage your guest list.
- Upon approval, you will receive documentation authorizing you to screen the film publicly.
For any questions, please contact Girls For A Change at info@girlsforachange.org
Past Impact Screenings
In our hometown Richmond, Virginia, a group of fathers gathered for a powerful screening of Daughters, followed by an engaging Q&A with Fatherhood Coach Chad Morris. Hosted by The Brun Experience, this heartfelt event emphasized the crucial role fathers play in their daughters' lives. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, participants explored ways to support one another and work together to drive positive change in their community.
"It was an incredible evening of impact and brotherhood. I was honored to have worked with such an amazing leader in Angela Patton and in collaboration with my new found brother, Chad Morris. I was humbled by the trust and her commitment to bringing this experience to our beloved city of Richmond." - Charles Legacy Wilson
Justice for Black Girls Black Girlhood Studies Fellowship invited Co-Director Angela Patton to Spelman College to share Daughters with students and have a conversation afterward about the power of telling Black stories.
Spelman College served as a dynamic platform for celebrating the power of storytelling and amplifying the voices of Black girls through a transformative screening of Daughters. Hosted by the Justice for Black Girls Black Girlhood Studies Fellowship, this impactful event welcomed Co-Director Angela Patton to share the film with students.
The screening was followed by an in-depth conversation about the importance of sharing authentic, raw experiences of Black girlhood and the impact of highlighting their voices. The discussion emphasized how storytelling can challenge stereotypes, foster empathy, and inspire actionable change, making the event a powerful celebration of Black stories and the unique role HBCUs play in creating these meaningful dialogues.
“We continuously affirm that the stories of Black girls deserve to be told by Black girls. Our lives are worthy of documentation and archival. We charge all folks who support Black girls to watch this important film and consider hosting a Watch Party. May the responses of this film get us closer to the world Black girls and people have always deserved.” - Justice for Black Girls
We were honored to partner with Capital One to host a transformative impact screening of Daughters at their campus in Richmond, Virginia. This powerful event featured a post-screening Q&A with Co-Director Angela Patton, Fatherhood Coach Chad Morris, and documentary participants Santana and Raziah.
The screening fostered a profound dialogue around themes of healing, forgiveness, and love while also highlighting the national impact of Girls For A Change and its commitment to empowering young Black girls and Girls of Color across the country.
“This film was extremely powerful and is about healing, forgiveness, and love. It’s also bringing so much well-deserved national attention to Girls For A Change and what this organization has been doing for young Black girls and girls of color across the country. I’ve had the privilege to see this work up close in my role as Board Chair [with GFAC], and this partnership demonstrates how Capital One Community Impact both supports and shows up for our community partners in a real and tangible way.”
– Maureen Jules-Perez, Divisional Chief Information Officer of People Tech and Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Capital One
Why host a screening of Daughters for your employees?
Hosting a Daughters Impact Screening is more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to align corporate values with impactful storytelling while fostering a culture of empathy, awareness, and engagement. This film highlights powerful themes of healing, forgiveness, and love, offering employees a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by Black girls in their communities.
- Inspires Dialogue: Encourages meaningful conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Fosters Connection: Builds camaraderie through shared experiences and reflection.
- Drives Impact: Empowers employees to connect with the organization’s purpose and take actionable steps to support community initiatives.
By showcasing Daughters, your company demonstrates a tangible commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices, strengthening its mission, values, and community impact. It exemplifies how cinema can bridge corporate responsibility and community engagement, offering a transformative experience that inspires attendees to turn dialogue into meaningful action.
Daughters was honored to screen at transformative film festivals hosted within correctional facilities, including the Sing Sing Film Festival at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York, and the San Quentin Film Festival at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in Marin County, California. These screenings provided a powerful platform for sharing stories of healing, forgiveness, and resilience with audiences directly impacted by the justice system.
At the inaugural Sing Sing Film Festival, a jury of incarcerated men evaluated criminal justice documentaries and participated in a post-screening Q&A, offering personal insights and reflections. Daughters received an honorable mention, highlighting its connection to this unique audience. As one organizer, Jen Nedbalsky-Neal, shared:
“The jurors were deeply moved by Daughters and carry its story in their hearts. It was incredibly meaningful to witness their engagement with the film and the powerful connections it inspired.”
At the San Quentin Film Festival, Daughters served as the closing night selection. The festival was the latest development in San Quentin’s long transformation from the state’s most notorious and violent prison to one that has become known more for the creative and athletic achievements of its prisoners.
The Girls For A Change Impact Campaign is committed to ensuring that screenings of Daughters not only reach broad audiences but also serve as a powerful catalyst for change in the criminal justice system. Your screening can be tailored for diverse audiences, including correctional staff, incarcerated individuals, and their families.
For staff and professionals, the film serves as a tool to spark discussions on rehabilitation, family engagement, and the human impact of incarceration, offering valuable insights for conferences and training programs.
For incarcerated individuals, Daughters emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation, respect, and humanity in reshaping lives and challenging the punitive approach to justice. in-person screenings with their daughters and families can foster emotional connections, encourage healing, and serve as a gateway to initiatives like the Date With Dad program. Additionally, integrating the film into correctional arts programs highlights the transformative power of storytelling and creative expression as tools for growth and self-reflection.
At its core, Daughters embodies the mission of breaking down barriers between fathers and daughters, demonstrating how cinema can inspire healing, connection, and a reimagining of what rehabilitation can achieve.
Credit Kholood Eid and The Marshall Project
Daughters was invited to be a part of the Daddying Film Festival, created by the DADvocacy Consulting Group, to offer children and youth a stage to express through film/video how they feel about the relationship they have or wish they had with their dads. Co-Director Angela Patton was joined by her father, Harry Walker, who introduced her before the Q&A. We were honored to receive the Atticus Award for Best Documentary during the festival.
Daughters was invited to be a part of the Daddying Film Festival, created by the DADvocacy Consulting Group, to offer children and youth a stage to express through film/video how they feel about the relationship they have or wish they had with their dads. Co-Director Angela Patton was joined by her father, Harry Walker, who introduced her before the Q&A. We were honored to receive the Atticus Award for Best Documentary during the festival.
“When I introduced Daughters at our 3rd annual Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F), I noted that it was particularly in synch with our mission and purpose because it showed the mutual importance and benefits to children and dads when they were positively involved in each others' lives; and the positive impact that has on families and the community.
When Angela's dad, Harry Walker, introduced her after the film, the testament to the importance of daddying was on full display and there was not a dry eye in the room. After the screening, the small groups -- led by clinicians and educators -- met to discuss the film's important themes. They were abuzz with new insights and life-changing perspectives.
Despite the fact that each D3F attendee was given an individual tissue packet before the screening, the room's custodian told me he needed to mop twice to soak up all the tears triggered by the important issues and feelings raised by this brilliant and important documentary.” - Allan Shedlin, Founding DADvocate, DADvocacy Consulting Group
Uniting for Change: A Community Screening Event
Girls For A Change, together with partners, hosted a Daughters Impact Screening for the community at Altria Theater. The event included comedy from Antoinne Scott, the comedian you see in the film and who has been a part of the Date With Dad program since the beginning. Sheriff Woody, the Sheriff who said yes to the first Date With Dad dance was honored with “The Power of Yes” award, and there was a Q&A with Co-Director Angela Patton, Fatherhood Coach Chad Morris, and Executive Producer Kerry Washington.
"It meant a lot for me to see my story in some kind of way being told, also like bringing my sister and father to be a part of it on this other side is so special." - Shaniqua Pervall, who attended the screening with her father and younger sister
The Shine Global Resilience Awards, hosted by actor/writer/producer Mike O’Malley, honors exceptional films that center on the resilience of children and further the organization’s mission of improving children’s lives through the power of storytelling. Daughters was screened during their New York City event and then was later announced as the Grand Prize Winner of the Resilience Awards.
“The film embodies Shine Global’s mission to share stories of young people overcoming adversity, reminding us of the importance of hope, love, and the human spirit’s ability to triumph even in the most challenging circumstances. Through Shine Global’s Resilience Awards Grand Prize, we aim to amplify the film’s impact beyond the screen, fostering real-world change by raising awareness about the effects of incarceration on families and supporting initiatives that promote fatherhood programs and restorative justice. We are honored to recognize Daughters for its commitment to amplifying these important voices and inspiring action.” - Alexandra Blaney, co-CEO and Creative Director of Shine Global.
Leverage Cinema Awareness
TDB Family Foundation hosted two film screenings and panel discussions with Co-Director, Angela Patton, Fatherhood Coach Chad Morris, and Producer Lisa Mazzotta: one at the Lens of Hope Special Impact Film Screenings and the other at BraveMaker Film Festival. Both events were inspiring for attendees and for the Daughters team.
“We are extremely grateful to the film team from Daughters and everyone who joined us for the Lens of Hope Special Impact Film Screenings!”
Impact Screening Do’s and Don’ts
We are thrilled by the number of community partners interested in screening Daughters and fostering meaningful dialogue to create solutions within their communities. Our goal is to support each screening and ensure its success.
✅ Do’s:
- Obtain official approval before hosting your screening.
- Follow proper branding and promotional protocols as outlined by Girls For A Change.
- Ensure the screening is free of charge for attendees.
- Use only official promotional materials provided upon approval, including images and invitations.
- Submit your screening request at least 30 days in advance to allow time for review and approval.
❌ Don’ts:
- Do not use stills, photos, or images from the film—or trailers for promotion—without explicit permission.
- Do not create your own promotional materials; instead, use the official branded template from Girls For A Change.
- Do not publicly promote the screening before receiving approval.
The sooner you book your event, the sooner we can move forward with marketing and communications. We are confident that, by following these guidelines, we can get your screening approved.
Let’s work together to make an impact!