Lets bring Five Years North to your community!
Whether you’re part of a University, College, Corporation, or other institution, a film screening is a perfect way to excite and engage your community. Together we can create a more welcoming world for immigrants, and we hope you’ll join us by sharing this film. The process is simple and quick. Click the link above and we’ll set you up with a screening that meets your needs and mission!
How it Works:
All purchases come with a discussion guide we developed with Duke University with content for all ages.
Do you want additional engagement? You can choose to add a live Q&A with the filmmakers and/or panelists of your choice. We’ll set it all up for you.
Want to Show the Film in Smaller Segments?
Over the past year, we have seen the benefit of short, focused content to build impactful conversations. For the first time, we are also offering Five Years North as a series of 5 video modules. These 10 to 20 minute segments are paired with a 28 page discussion guide we developed with Duke University. The modules explore the following topics:
Push & Pull Factors of Immigration
Perceptions of Immigrants
ICE & Immigration Enforcement
Stressors & Mental Health
Use of Social Media
FAQs
+ Is the film appropriate for all ages?
Yes!
+ Are non-English subtitles available?
Spanish subtitles are included with the film.
+ How long is the film?
88 Minutes
+ Can I use this event as a fundraiser?
Yes! We love when the film creates positive change! A great option is to fundraise for The Door to directly support kids in need like Luis. If you want to fundraise for your own organization, we can integrate that feature into your screening as well!
+ What comes with the film?
The film comes with a robust discussion guide with content for all ages, exploring the topics of immigration, perceptions of immigrants, immigration enforcement, mental health, and the use of social media.
+ Why do you charge a licensing fee?
As a nonprofit, we invest all proceeds back into future projects. The licensing fee helps pay for the film’s expenses and allows us to continue creating impact in new social spaces! More information can be found at Optimist.co
+ Do you have more films?
Yes! We have a number of educational documentaries that explore issues of poverty, refugees, migration, women’s empowerment, the environment, and more. You can check them out at Optimist.co