Screening of Sentenced - Steph Curry's Literacy Documentary

Nearly every challenge we care about in Memphis, including poverty, incarceration, and opportunity, traces back to one question: can our kids read?

68% of third-graders in Memphis-Shelby County Public Schools aren't proficient in reading and 43 million American adults can't read well enough to get a basic job. 

ANF Memphis is hosting a community screening of Sentenced, a powerful documentary on the literacy crisis and what it costs children, families, and communities when reading falls through the cracks. The film is narrated and co-produced by Steph Curry! 

The screening will be on Sunday November 15th from 6:15-8pm at Memphis Teacher Residency's beautiful conference room in Crosstown Concourse. 

After the film, stay and meet the people already doing this work. Local literacy organizations will each host a table so you can learn what they do, ask questions, and find a way to serve that fits your time and gifts, whether that’s tutoring, reading with kids, volunteering behind the scenes, or giving.

We are super excited that Tony Kriz, the writer/producer of the film, will be joining us for Q & A!

Kids are welcome to join, but given that the film does contain some mature content (strong language, discussions of violence, trauma, substance abuse). Common Sense Media recommendation is that it's for ages 15+.