GEEARS wants to partner with communities across Georgia to host meaningful conversations about young children, their families, and the policies and programs that help them thrive.
A film can be the perfect conversation starter. Whether you're gathering a few neighbors in your living room or hosting a public screening with a panel discussion, we're here to help.
Use the form below to tell us about your ideas. We'll help you choose a film, plan a meaningful discussion, and can share resources and tools to make your event a success.
We're looking for partners who have:
- A community they want to engage
- Your audience could be parents, educators, business leaders, elected officials, faith communities, neighborhood groups — anyone interested in supporting young children and families.
- Events can be as small as a neighborhood film night or as large as a community screening at a local theater.
- An early childhood topic they want to explore
- These films cover a wide range of topics, including child care affordability, early brain development, family leave, the economics of early childhood, and much more. Let us know about others you like!
If you're interested in bringing an early childhood film screening and discussion to your community, we'd love to hear your ideas and help make it a reality.
Films:
Make a Circle (1 hour, 30 minutes)
Follows a group of dedicated early childhood educators as they care for young children while advocating for a child care system that better values and supports the families and professionals at its heart.
Starting at Zero (1 hour, 3 minutes)
Explores how investing in high-quality early childhood education can strengthen families, communities, and the future workforce while expanding opportunity for every child.
Zero Weeks (1 hour, 27 minutes)
Follows families across the country to reveal the personal and economic consequences of America's lack of paid family leave and the growing movement for change.
No Small Matter (1 hour, 14 minutes)
Through powerful stories, expert insights, and moments of humor, this documentary reveals why the first five years of life are among the most important—and too often overlooked—investments we can make.
Through the Night (1 hour, 15 minutes)
An intimate portrait of working mothers and a 24-hour child care provider that illuminates the essential role of child care in the lives of families and the economy.
